Freed hostages brought to Kenya, after being held in Somalia

By The Associated Press

 

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Twenty-six Asian sailors freed after being held hostage by Somali pirates for more than four years arrived in Nairobi on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950162-freed-hostages-brought-to-kenya-after-being-held-in-somalia/

 

Murderer seeks prison transfer from Thailand to Canada

SAM COOLEY 

SPECIAL TO POSTMEDIA NETWORK

 

BANGKOK  -  Half a decade has passed inside his humid Thai prison cell, where he sleeps on the concrete floor, “living like an animal.” Yet when Michael Karas emerges, he’s an optimist.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950166-murderer-seeks-prison-transfer-from-thailand-to-canada/

 

Sheikh Khalifa, deposed former ruler of Qatar, dies at 84 
ADAM SCHRECK, Associated Press

 

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the former emir of the tiny Gulf nation of Qatar who was deposed by his son in a bloodless palace coup, died on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950175-sheikh-khalifa-deposed-former-ruler-of-qatar-dies-at-84 /

 

2 explosions hit Japanese city, killing 1; suicide suspected 

 

TOKYO (AP) — Two apparent explosions hit the Japanese city of Utsunomiya back-to-back Sunday, killing one person and injuring three others in what police are viewing as a possible suicide.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950179-2-explosions-hit-japanese-city-killing-1-suicide-suspected /

 

Fear and questions hang over doomed French migrant camp 
ELAINE GANEY, Associated Press

 

CALAIS, France (AP) — Migrants prayed, plotted and played soccer together Sunday, a day before France starts clearing them by the thousands from a makeshift refugee camp that is doomed for destruction.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950181-fear-and-questions-hang-over-doomed-french-migrant-camp /

 

UK banker pleads not guilty to murder in Hong Kong trial 
KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press

 

HONG KONG (AP) — A British banker accused of the grisly 2014 killings of two Indonesian women pleaded not guilty when he went on trial Monday in Hong Kong, in a case expected to highlight the Asian financial hub's inequality and privileged lifestyle of its wealthy expat elite.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950182-uk-banker-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-hong-kong-trial /

 

Stand up to the “Sovietisation” of Europe – Orban

Catherine Hardy

 

 

BUDAPEST: -- Hungary’s right-wing leader says his country must stand up to Europe’s “Sovietisation” and defend its borders against mass immigration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950186-stand-up-to-the-“sovietisation”-of-europe-–-orban/

 

Hacked trove shows Clinton aides suggesting email jokes

By LAURIE KELLMAN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hacked emails from the personal account of Hillary Clinton's top campaign official show her aides considered inserting jokes about her private email server into her speeches at several events — and at least one joke made it into her remarks.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950188-hacked-trove-shows-clinton-aides-suggesting-email-jokes/

 

Australia ranked 23rd out of 26 countries when it comes to broadband satisfaction

Esther Han

 

Australians continue to be among the least satisfied users of broadband in the world, according to a new report.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950190-australia-ranked-23rd-out-of-26-countries-when-it-comes-to-broadband-satisfaction/

 

Theresa May warned of risk of constitutional crisis over Brexit deal

Libby Brooks

Scotland correspondent

The Guardian

 

Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish leaders must agree terms of EU departure to avoid conflict, says Institute for Government

 

LONDON: -- Theresa May has been warned to expect a “full-blown constitutional crisis” unless agreement on the terms of Brexit can be reached between the government and the UK’s devolved administrations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950196-theresa-may-warned-of-risk-of-constitutional-crisis-over-brexit-deal/

 

Bill Murray accepts humor prize after gentle roast

By BEN NUCKOLS

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an evening filled with jokes about Bill Murray's elusiveness and quirky personality, it was David Letterman who provided the most touching moment as Murray was honored with the nation's top prize for comedy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950199-bill-murray-accepts-humor-prize-after-gentle-roast/

 

Manufacturers warned not to adjust prices as minimum wage increase not in effect yet 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Commerce today warned manufacturers not to raise prices of their products as the new minimum wage announced  by the Minimum Wage Committee still needs to get endorsement by the Cabinet before it goes into effect.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950200-manufacturers-warned-not-to-adjust-prices-as-minimum-wage-increase-not-in-effect-yet/

 

More than 200,000 people to pay tribute to the late King

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) - At least 3,000 people per day from outside Bangkok will visit the Grand Palace to pay respect to the late King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej when the palace is open to the public. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950202-more-than-200000-people-to-pay-tribute-to-the-late-king/

 

PM gives speech for UN Day

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has affirmed Thailand’s key role in the United Nations over the past 70 years in a speech broadcast via Radio Thailand. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950203-pm-prayut-gives-speech-for-un-day/

 

Estrada fears Duterte’s anti-US stance may led to his overthrow

 

 

MANILA: -- Former Philippines President and now Manila mayor Joseph Estrada has expressed concern that President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-US stance may have severe consequences, including his possible removal from the office, the Philippines Inquirer Online reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950204-estrada-fears-duterte’s-anti-us-stance-may-led-to-his-overthrow/

 

'Thai King: An Everlasting Light' - Artists from 8 nations sing for late HM

 

 

A group of international artists from 8 countries has recorded a song in honour of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950205-thai-king-an-everlasting-light-artists-from-8-nations-sing-for-late-hm/

 

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Transport vans moving out of Victory Monument to bus terminals

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – Interprovincial transport vans have geared up to move their docking area to the Mo Chit, Southern and Ekkamai bus terminals in line with the government’s public space organization policy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949936-everything-is-ready-as-d-day-for-new-bangkok-mini-van-operation-approaches/?do=findComment&comment=11265063

 

Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation successfully lowers leprosy infection rates in Thailand

 

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) - Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation under the Royal Patronage of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been able to contain the spread of leprosy in Thailand since its inception nearly six decades ago. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950210-raj-pracha-samasai-foundation-successfully-lowers-leprosy-infection-rates-in-thailand/

 

Police hunting for 230 escaped drug addicts in Vietnam 

 

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese authorities were searching Monday for 230 drug addicts are still at large after a mass escape from a rehabilitation center in southern Vietnam.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950211-police-hunting-for-230-escaped-drug-addicts-in-vietnam/

 

Expats air their concerns with Minister of Tourism & Sports

Shana Kongmun

 

 

CHIANG MAI: -- In the highest level meeting between resident expats and government officials in over seven years the Minister of Tourism traveled to Chiang Mai to meet with members of the local expatriate community at the Long Stay Tourism Seminar held at the Empress Hotel on Friday, October 21, 2016.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950215-expats-air-their-concerns-with-minister-of-tourism-sports/

 

Princess Ubolratana leads morning funeral ceremony, passes out food and drink to mourners

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya today led the offering of the morning meal for monks performing the funeral prayer for His Majesty the late King Bhumipol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950221-princess-ubolratana-leads-morning-funeral-ceremony-passes-out-food-and-drink-to-mourners/

 

Online magazine lauds HM the late King's political savvy

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – Online magazine New Eastern Outlook has published an article lauding His Majesty the late King Bhumipol Adulyadej for his political contributions. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950223-online-magazine-lauds-hm-the-late-kings-political-savvy/

 

Foreign businessman urges travelers visit Thailand now to experience nation's loyalty towards HM the late King

  

BANGKOK, 24 October 2016 (NNT) – A foreign business operator has indicated now is an opportune time for travelers to visit Thailand to experience its deep loyalty to His Majesty the late King Bhumipol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950224-foreign-businessman-urges-travelers-visit-thailand-now-to-experience-nations-loyalty-towards-hm-the-late-king/

 

Public access to Dusit Maha Prasart postponed to Saturday 
By The Nation

 

Mourners wait in lines to pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in front of his portrait at the Grand Palace Monday.

 

BANGKOK: -- Public members will be allowed to pay homage to His Majesty the late King in front of his royal urn inside the Grand Palace’s Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from Saturday onwards, the Royal Household Bureau announced Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950225-public-access-to-dusit-maha-prasart-postponed-to-saturday /

 

Phuket Opinion: The King, The Man, The Love

The Phuket News

 

A woman cries during a memorial service for HM the late King Bhumibol Adulajev. Photo: Nattapong Jantarat

 

The mass memorial service for HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Phuket Provincial Hall last weekend provided the world with a glimpse of how much His Beloved Majesty meant to Thais living in Phuket.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950228-the-king-the-man-the-love-phuket-opinion/

 

Thais wait in long line to pay respect to beloved late King

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Tens of thousands of Thai mourners continued to show loyalty to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday waiting in over a kilometre long line at Sanam Luang for their turns to enter the Grand Palace to sign condolence message in Royal books and pay respect to their beloved King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950229-thais wait-in-long-line-to-pay-respect-to-beloved-late-king/

 

Phuket police charge six with category 1 drug offenses

Phuket Gazette

 

    

Police raids over the past week turned up crystal meth and methamphetamine pills, netting six for category 1 drug offences. Photo: Winai Sarot

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket Provincial Police today announced the arrests of four men and two women for narcotics offences, in the latest illegal drug crackdown in the province. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950230-phuket-police-charge-six-with-category-1-drug-offenses/

 

Fining Yingluck For Rice Subsidy In 'Grey Area,' Critic Of Policy Says

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra on Jan. 15 receives a bundle of rice from her supporters outside court just before her trial on charges of negligence commences.

 

BANGKOK — The military government’s decision to fine Yingluck Shinawatra for 35 billion baht over her rice subsidy program lacks clear legal grounding, a prominent critic of the former prime minister’s policy said Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950234-fining-yingluck-for-rice-subsidy-in-grey-area-critic-of-policy-says/

 

Tom Hayden, famed 1960s anti-war activist, dies at 76 
The Associated Press

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Famed '60s anti-war activist Tom Hayden, whose name became forever linked with the celebrated Chicago 7 trial, Vietnam War protests and his ex-wife actress Jane Fonda, has died. He was 76.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950235-tom-hayden-famed-1960s-anti-war-activist-dies-at-76/

 

Worst deadly civil aviation airliner crash in Malta

 

MALTA: -- An aircraft carrying EU border officials from Malta to Libya crashed at Malta International Airport at 7.15 am local time Monday. It's the worst peacetime crash for Malta.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950236-worst-deadly-civil-aviation-airliner-crash-in-malta/