Police Commissioner tells critics of the monarchy - leave Thailand, and I'll personally pay for you to go

 

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BANGKOK: -- The commissioner of police Jakthip Chaijinda has said that critics of the monarchy in the country should leave Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950656-police-commissioner-tells-critics-of-the-monarchy-leave-thailand-and-ill-personally-pay-for-you-to-go/

 

Pattaya "abduction and extortion" cop says: "It's nothing to do with me"

 

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PATTAYA: -- The Pattaya police patrolman at the center of abduction and extortion charges has turned himself in to the police station at the resort.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950657-pattaya-abduction-and-extortion-cop-says-its-nothing-to-do-with-me/

 

Three foreigners arrested at Swampy with fake passports

 

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BANGKOK: -- Immigration arrested three foreigners in the departure hall at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday. They were found to be in possession of fake Taiwanese passports.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950658-three-foreigners-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-with-fake-passports/

 

Immigration: PIBICS information system now back to normal

 

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BANGKOK: -- Immigration authorities have announced that the PIBICS information system that records tourist arrivals and departures is now running as normal.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950659-immigration-pibics-information-system-now-back-to-normal/

 

Microsoft launches new Surface Studio all in one desktop

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

Windows 10 to bring 3-D to two-dimensional experiences

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft wants to bring life to common computing experiences by adding a third dimension to widely used software such as Windows and Office.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-launches-new-surface-studio-all-in-one-desktop/18230/

ABBA members to launch 'new digital experience' next year 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The members of ABBA are reuniting for a "new digital experience" next year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950675-abba-to-reunite-for-new-digital-experience/

 

IS driving hundreds into Mosul, using them as human shields

By SUSANNAH GEORGE and JOSEPH KRAUSS

 

QAYARA, Iraq (AP) — Islamic State militants have been going door to door in villages south of Mosul, ordering people at gunpoint on a mileslong trek into the city and using them as human shields as the extremists prepare to defend it from Iraqi forces, according to residents swept up in the forced evacuations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950684-is-driving-hundreds-into-mosul-using-them-as-human-shields/

 

Hackers: emails show ties between Kremlin, Ukraine rebels

By HOWARD AMOS

 

MOSCOW (AP) — A group of Ukrainian hackers has released thousands of emails from an account used by a senior Kremlin official that appear to show close financial and political ties between Moscow and separatist rebels in Eastern Ukraine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950686-hackers-emails-show-ties-between-kremlin-ukraine-rebels/

 

Officials dispel Phuket beach oil spill fears

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The kilometre-long stretch of dark water at Karon Beach was only a plankton bloom, said Phuket officials. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The large swathe of dark water that stretched nearly a kilometre along Karon Beach over last weekend is the result of a yet another plankton bloom, and not an oil spill, say Phuket marine officials.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950689-officials-dispel-phuket-beach-oil-spill-fears/

 

BP sells U.S. crude oil to Thailand, Australia for first time: sources

By Florence Tan | SINGAPORE

 

BP plans to ship 1 million barrels of U.S. crude to Thailand and Australia for the first time, three trade sources said on Wednesday

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950690-bp-sells-us-crude-oil-to-thailand-australia-for-first-time-sources/

 

Cyanide coffee murder: Jakarta court sentences Jessica Kumala Wongso

Cindy WocknerNews Corp Australia Network

 

THE INDONESIAN murder trial which has captivated the nation — the so-called coffee murder — will come to its dramatic conclusion today when a Jakarta court hands down a verdict.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950692-cyanide-coffee-murder-jakarta-court-sentences-jessica-kumala-wongso/

 

Nigerian activist held in solitary in Japan, prompting calls for her release

By Minami Funakoshi and Ami Miyazaki | TOKYO

 

TOKYO: -- A prominent Nigerian asylum seeker and activist is being held in solitary at a Tokyo detention center, a case that has highlighted a growing crackdown on foreigners living in Japan without visas and prompted demands for her release.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950693-nigerian-activist-held-in-solitary-in-japan-prompting-calls-for-her-release/

 

"Life Goes On!" - Kobkarn confirms tourism to continue unabated

 

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BANGKOK: -- Tourism and sports minister Kobkarn Wattanavarangkul said Wednesday that the tourism life of the nation goes on following the passing of His Majesty the late King two weeks ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950695-life-goes-on-kobkarn-confirms-tourism-to-continue-unabated/

 

 

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999,999 vocational students to swear oath on reconciliation for HM the King

  

BANGKOK, 26 October 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Education will organize an activity for 999,999 vocational students to take their vows in support of reconciliation to express their grief over the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950696-999999-vocational-students-to-swear-oath-on-reconciliation-for-hm-the-king/

 

Syria: schoolchildren among 26 killed in airstrikes – reports

 

 

PARIS: -- Syrian or Russian airstrikes have killed at least 26 people, most of them schoolchildren, in a village in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province – according to rescue workers and a monitoring group.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950698-syria-schoolchildren-among-26-killed-in-airstrikes-–-reports/

 

Confusion over refuelling requests for Russian warships

 

 

MADRID: -- Russia has denied making a refuelling request to Spain for a fleet of its warships which has been sailing for the past week en route for Syria.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950699-confusion-over-refuelling-requests-for-russian-warships/

 

Phuket woman, 54, walking 842km to Bangkok for late King

 

 

Ms Malee Dongmai, 54, from Kathu started her 842-kilometre walk from Phuket Town park Saphan Hin. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 54-years-old woman from Kathu yesterday set off on a 842-kilometre walk to Bangkok to honor His Majesty the late King Bhumibol who passed away on October 13. She is the second person from Phuket to set-off on the journey.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950700-phuket-woman-54-walking-842km-to-bangkok-for-late-king/

 

Japan’s Emperor sends second condolence message to Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Japan’s Emperor Akihito has expressed his condolences for the second time to the Thai Royal Family following the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, according to National News Bureau of Thailand. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950701-japan’s-emperor-sends-second-condolence-message-to-thailand/

 

Phuket bag thief on cam in denial

Phuket Gazette

 

          

Mr Tuanaroon’s thievery was caught on CCTV footage. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET:--  A Rawai local was arrested at his residence on Tuesday, after CCTV footage showed him stealing a bag from a tour booth in Patong last Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950703-phuket-bag-thief-on-cam-in-denial/

 

Thai mum took a meat cleaver to her own daughter, say police

 

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BANGKOK: -- A hunt is on for a Pathum Thani woman who took a meat cleaver to her own six year old daughter at their Lam Lukka home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950705-thai-mum-took-a-meat-cleaver-to-her-own-daughter-say-police/

 

Honest Bangkok cabbie has every reason to thank his passenger!

 

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BANGKOK: -- An honest north eastern cabbie had every reason to thank his passenger yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950708-honest-bangkok-cabbie-has-every-reason-to-thank-his-passenger/

 

Canadian Walks Away From Five-Story Khaosan Plunge

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter 

 

Rescue workers assist Canadian tourist Dale Weinmeyer on Thursday at the D&D Inn on Bangkok’s Khaosan Road. Photo: Chanasongkram Police

 

BANGKOK — A Canadian tourist leapt from a fifth floor balcony at a hotel in the popular backpacker district Thursday morning but walked away with minor injuries, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950710-canadian-walks-away-from-five-story-khaosan-plunge/

 

Ex soldier arrested in Chiang Mai selling anti-tank weapons on Facebook

 

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CHIANG MAI: -- An ex soldier has been arrested for selling anti-tank weapons on Facebook after a sting operation was mounted in the city.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950712-ex-soldier-arrested-in-chiang-mai-selling-anti-tank-weapons-on-facebook/

 

Two electrical fires keep Phuket firefighters busy in Thalang

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Firefighters tackle the blaze in front of the Good Cars car dealership on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn yesterday night. Photo: Eakkapop Tongtub

 

PHUKET: -- It took fire fighters 20 minutes to extinguish each of two electrical fires in Thalang yesterday night (Oct 26) and early this morning (Oct 27) and stop them from spreading to nearby buildings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950713-two-electrical-fires-keep-phuket-firefighters-busy-in-thalang/

 

Flood, landslide warnings issued throughout Krabi

Phuket Gazette

 

Residents of the affected area commuting in a boat supplied by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: -- Flood and landslide warnings have been issued for Krabi residents after downpours affected at least 50 people over the weekend.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950714-flood-landslide-warnings-issued-throughout-krabi/

 

PM writes another patriotic song to boost spirits and rebuild morales of all Thais      

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has written another patriotic song to encourage the spirits and to rebuild the morale of the people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950717-pm-writes-another-patriotic-song-to-boost-spirits-and-rebuild-morales-of-all-thais/

 

These are the top ten companies Thais want to work with, according to jobsDB

By Prae Sakaowan

 

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BANGKOK: -- JobsDB, the largest recruitment network across Asia Pacific, revealed the list of ten companies Thais want to work with the most — and the results are what you might expect.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950719-these-are-the-top-ten-companies-thais-want-to-work-with-according-to-jobsdb/

 

Ministry of Science and Technology sets up equipment to purify water from cloth dyeing

  

BANGKOK, 27 October 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Science and Technology has installed water purifying equipment for citizens dyeing their clothing black at Nang Lerng Stadium. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950720-ministry-of-science-and-technology-sets-up-equipment-to-purify-water-from-cloth-dyeing/

 

Massive loan sharking operation reaches up to state employees, say police

 

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BANGKOK: -- Police in Chumporn have announced the arrest of six people involved in a large loan sharking operation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950721-massive-loan-sharking-operation-reaches-up-to-state-employees-say-police/