VIDEO: Thousands flee as battle for Mosul rages

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Brit arrested for tuk-tuk robbery in Phuket

Phuket Gazette 

 

          

CCTV footage shows Mr Walter walking up to the tuk-tuk after the driver left. Photo: Karon Police

 

PHUKET: -- A British tourist was arrested and charged with theft yesterday after stealing a tuk-tuk driver’s wallet and other possessions from inside the taxi's cab while it was parked in Karon last week. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950725-brit-arrested-for-tuk-tuk-robbery-in-phuket/

 

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Ministry to promote local tourism to places in 70 routes travelled by the late beloved King

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is now encouraging the private and the public sectors to hold activities at places in 70 routes where the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej had travelled to promote local tourism.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950695-life-goes-on-kobkarn-confirms-tourism-to-continue-unabated/?do=findComment&comment=11273572

 

The Washington Post praises lifelong work of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

  

WASHINGTON DC, 27 October 2016 (NNT) - The Washington Post has praised His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as the bringer of prosperity for Thailand. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950732-the-washington-post-praises-lifelong-work-of-king-bhumibol-adulyadej/

 

UN to hold special assembly in honor of HM the late King

  

NEW YORK, 27 October 2016 (NNT) – A meeting of the United Nations (UN) has resolved to hold a special conference in honor of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 28. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950733-un-to-hold-special-assembly-in-honor-of-hm-the-late-king/

 

Weed as way of life: California farmers divided on legal bud

By PAUL ELIAS

 

GARBERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Laura Costa's son and husband moved quickly with the pruning shears to harvest the family's fall marijuana crop, racing along with several workers to cut the plants and drop them in plastic bins ahead of an impending storm.

 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950735-weed-as-way-of-life-california-farmers-divided-on-legal-bud/

 

Justice minister is upbeat with positive response from foreign governments regarding lese majeste comments

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Paiboon Kumchaya is confident that the Thai government’s request for cooperation from 7-8 foreign governments through their embassies in Bangkok to control the political activities of alleged lese majeste offenders in their countries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950738-justice-minister-is-upbeat-with-positive-response-from-foreign-governments-regarding-lese-majeste-comments/

 

Tourism minister observes preparations for free bus rides between Victory Monument and Sanam Luang

  

BANGKOK, 27 October 2016 (NNT) – Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul observed preparations for free bus rides between Victory Monument and Sanam Luang for the people traveling to mourn the late King Rama IX at the Grand Palace. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?do=findComment&comment=11273796

 

Canada PM Trudeau cancels Europe trip with CETA deal still in limbo

 

 

OTTAWA: -- He was supposed to be in Europe on Thursday for the signing of a landmark free trade deal with the EU.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950740-canada-pm-trudeau-cancels-europe-trip-with-ceta-deal-still-in-limbo/

 

Apple says it needs more time before new ear buds are ready

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple says it needs “a little more time” before it starts selling the new wireless ear buds that are designed to work with its newest iPhones — the ones that don’t come with a dedicated headphone jack.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-says-it-needs-more-time-before-new-ear-buds-are-ready/18236/

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 troubles, by the numbers

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it has confirmed 140 cases of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone overheating or catching fire.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-troubles-by-the-numbers/18238/

Sale or no sale, changes could come to Twitter users

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Sale or no sale, Twitter users are bound to see changes as the beleaguered communications service tries to broaden its appeal to more people and advertisers.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/sale-or-no-sale-changes-could-come-to-twitter-users/18240/

Early voting: More good signs for Clinton in key states

By HOPE YEN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The millions of votes that have been cast already in the U.S. presidential election point to an advantage for Hillary Clinton in critical battleground states, as well as signs of strength in traditionally Republican territory.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950742-early-voting-more-good-signs-for-clinton-in-key-states/

 

EOD confirmed false alarm in suspected Phuket bomb threat

 

EOD officers prepare to inspect the vehicle parked in the car park of Thalang Police Station. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- An EOD team were called to investigate a suspected bomb threat this morning (Oct 27) at the car park of Thalang Police Station. The team later confirmed it was a false alarm.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950747-eod-confirmed-false-alarm-in-suspected-phuket-bomb-threat/

 

LONDON (AP) - British statistics agency: economy grew 0.5 percent in third quarter despite fears of Brexit slowdown

German man admits murdering Filipina wife so he could on sex holiday to Thailand

 

Image: File photo

 

A German man has admitted murdering his wife so he could on holiday a sex holiday to Pattaya

 

Augsburg State Court in Bavaria heard how lab technician Horst Koenig, 53, murdered Grace, his wife of 10 years before then clearing out her bank account in order to pay for his trip to Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950750-german-man-admits-murdering-filipina-wife-so-he-could-on-sex-holiday-to-thailand/

 

 

Manhunt continues for cop-killing policeman in Yala

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A forensic police officer on Wednesday examines a bullet hole allegedly left by Cpl. Hassapol Soprakon’s assault rifle at Batutamong Police Station.

 

YALA — When someone opened fire on policemen dining in Yala province, killing two and wounding 16, it wasn’t the separatists who’ve battled security forces there for over a decade, but one of their own, prompting a massive manhunt still underway Thursday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950769-manhunt-continues-for-cop-killing-policeman-in-yala/

Australian tourist who vowed to walk 900 kms to pay tribute to the late King in Bangkok arrives in Chumporn

 

 

Australian tourist Michael Hammil who started a solo walk from Koh Samui on October with the intention to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol in Bangkok has arrived safe and sound in Chumporn province on Thursday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950770-australian-tourist-who-vowed-to-walk-900-kms-to-pay-tribute-to-the-late-king-in-bangkok-arrives-in-chumporn/

 

7-Eleven dumps AIS services

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — Those looking to top up their 1-2-Call cards and other AIS services will need to be more creative than walking into 7-Eleven.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950771-7-eleven-dumps-ais-services/

Koh Pha-ngan park chief abruptly removed

 

 

Chief of the Tarnsadet-Koh Pha-ngan national park on Koh Pha-ngan has been abruptly removed for his alleged failure to curb illegal logging by influential figures on the island.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950772-koh-pha-ngan-park-chief-abruptly-removed/

 

Tourism minister observes preparations for free bus rides between Victory Monument and Sanam Luang

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 October 2016 (NNT) – Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul observed preparations for free bus rides between Victory Monument and Sanam Luang for the people traveling to mourn the late King Rama IX at the Grand Palace. 

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950775-tourism-minister-observes-preparations-for-free-bus-rides-between-victory-monument-and-sanam-luang/

Phuket bikers show love for His Majesty

Sukawin Tanthavanich

 

 

PHUKET:-- At least 200 big bikers joined Phuket City Municipality officials in a mourning ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Saphan Hin on Tuesday night.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950779-phuket-bikers-show-love-for-his-majesty/

Major anti-drug and crime campaign ahead of Phuket high season

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Thalang Police Chief Col Sompong Thiparpakul (left) and Deputy Commander of the Region 8 Police Lt Gen Chalit Thinthanee. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET:-- More than 150 officers gathered at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint today (Oct 27) as it was announced that a major anti-drug and crime campaign would be carried out across the island until Monday (Oct 30).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950785-major-anti-drug-and-crime-campaign-ahead-of-phuket-high-season/

 

Phuket woman begins her walk to the Grand Palace

Winai Sarot

 

 

PHUKET:-- A Phuketian set forth on her journey to Bangkok on foot yesterday in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950786-phuket-woman-begins-her-walk-to-the-grand-palace/

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Thailand Live Friday 28 Oc 2016

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