Soldiers bust illegal cargo of cigarettes from Indonesia in South Thailand

 

Picture: Daily News

 

SATUN: -- Our picture shows a man called Ekasak Athiran who was arrested by soldiers in the south yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950826-soldiers-bust-illegal-cargo-of-cigarettes-from-indonesia-in-south-thailand/

 

Watch out guys - Bangkok peeping tom lurking in Sanam Luang uni toilets!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Following online claims about the disgusting state of some Thammasat university toilets it emerged there was an altogether different menace on the loose.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950827-watch-out-guys-bangkok-peeping-tom-lurking-in-sanam-luang-uni-toilets/

 

Apple adds keyboard touch functions to Mac in major refresh

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple’s high-end Mac laptops are getting a touch control strip above the keyboard, part of a long-awaited update aimed at reviving interest in a product often overshadowed by newer gadgets like the iPad and iPhone.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-adds-keyboard-touch-functions-to-mac-in-major-refresh/18248/

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Cyanide coffee killer jailed in Indonesia

 

 

JAKARTA: -- An Indonesian woman has been jailed for 20 years, after being found guilty of killing a former classmate with cyanide-laced coffee.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950692-cyanide-coffee-murder-jakarta-court-sentences-jessica-kumala-wongso/?do=findComment&comment=11275694

 

VIDEO: World wildlife numbers 'to drop by 67% in 50 years', new report finds - world

 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950837-video-world-wildlife-numbers-to-drop-by-67-in-50-years-new-report-finds-world/

 

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Mel Gibson’s homage to a real life superhero

 

 

Mel Gibson is back in the directors chair with his latest film ‘Hacksaw Ridge.’

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950842-‘hacksaw-ridge’-mel-gibson’s-homage-to-a-real-life-superhero/

 

Countries OK world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica

By NICK PERRY

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The countries that decide the fate of Antarctica reached an historic agreement on Friday to create the world's largest marine protected area in the ocean next to the frozen continent.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950844-countries-ok-worlds-largest-marine-reserve-in-antarctica/

 

British International School Phuket to remain independent

The Phuket News

 

British International School, Phuket is to remain independent, CEO Apiwat Ourairat announced in a letter issued this week.

 

PHUKET: -- The potential lease of the British International School Phuket to institutional group Nord Anglia Education will not go ahead, reports Bill Barnett, Managing Director of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950845-british-international-school-phuket-to-remain-independent/

 

Philippine leader Duterte says God told him to stop cursing 
JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press

 

DAVAO CITY: -- MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The foul-mouthed Philippine president, who once called the pope a "son of a bitch" and told Barack Obama to "go to hell," says he has promised to God he won't spew expletives again.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950849-philippine-leader-duterte-says-god-told-him-to-stop-cursing /

 

No injuries after Pence plane slides off runway in NYC 
WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence's campaign plane slid off a runway during a rainstorm at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Thursday, tearing up two tracks of concrete before coming to rest on a patch of grass.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950851-no-injuries-after-pence-plane-slides-off-runway-in-nyc /

 

KORONADAL, Philippines (AP) - Philippine police say town mayor, 9 others killed in gunbattle with anti-narcotics squad

Jury acquits leaders of Oregon standoff of federal charges 
STEVEN DuBOIS, Associated Press
GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press

 

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury delivered an extraordinary blow to the government Thursday in a long-running battle over the use of public lands when it acquitted all seven defendants involved in the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in rural southeastern Oregon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950852-jury-acquits-leaders-of-oregon-standoff-of-federal-charges /

 

Filipino mayor among 10 dead in clash with anti-drug police 

 

KORONADAL, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say a town mayor and nine of his men have been killed in a gunbattle with anti-narcotics officers in one of the deadliest operations since President Rodrigo Duterte launched a crackdown on illegal drugs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950849-philippine-leader-duterte-says-god-told-him-to-stop-cursing/

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Parole denied for Charles 'Tex' Watson, self-described 'right-hand man' of cult killer Charles Manson

 

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Twitter cuts staff, kills off Vine app amid pressure to grow

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter, seemingly unable to find a buyer and losing money, is cutting about 9 percent of its employees worldwide.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/twitter-cuts-staff-kills-off-vine-app-amid-pressure-to-grow/18256/

Police informer found riddled with bullets in Surat Thani

 

Picture: Daily News

 

SURAT THANI: -- A police informer has been found tied, hooded and riddled with bullets. He was dumped by the side of the road in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950856-police-informer-found-riddled-with-bullets-in-surat-thani/

 

No fireworks at New Year - expect candles nationwide, say TAT

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand is moving ahead with plans for a mass candlelight vigil for New Year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950857-no-fireworks-at-new-year-expect-candles-nationwide-say-tat/

 

Manson follower 'Tex' Watson denied parole in California 
DON THOMPSON, Associated Press

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California parole officials recommended Thursday that Charles "Tex" Watson, the self-described right-hand man of murderous cult leader Charles Manson, should remain in prison 47 years after he helped plan and carry out the slayings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six other people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950858-manson-follower-tex-watson-denied-parole-in-california/

 

Police: Woman rams squad car while taking topless selfie

 

Undated photo provided by the Bryan (Texas) Police Department shows a booking photo of Miranda Kay Rader.

 

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who rear-ended a squad car told an officer she was taking a topless selfie.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950861-us-police-woman-rams-squad-car-while-taking-topless-selfie/

 

Security heightened as extraordinary large number of mourners are due to arrive in Bangkok tomorrow to pay last respect in front of the royal urn

 

 

BANGKOK: -- As extraordinary large number of mourners in Bangkok and in upcountry are expected tomorrow to have the chances to pay their last respect in front of the urn containing the body of the beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej inside the Grand Palace, all security authorities are in full preparations to ensure safety and provide convenience but under heightened security checks.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950863-security-heightened-as-extraordinary-large-number-of-mourners-are-due-to-arrive-in-bangkok-tomorrow/

 

Thais, Russian charged with assault following Phuket street brawl

The Phuket News

 

The brawl is said to have started after a taxi driver asked the Russian tourists to slow down when driving through Karon Centre. Photo: Screengrab

 

PHUKET: -- Police have confirmed to The Phuket News that four Thais and one Russian have been charged with assault following a street brawl in Karon last Sunday (Oct 23).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950868-thais-russian-charged-with-assault-following-phuket-street-brawl/

 

'All the way from Thailand': Mark Kirk questions Tammy Duckworth's heritage

By ANNA GIARITELLI

 

WASHINGTON: -- Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., attacked Democratic challenger Rep. Tammy Duckworth during a debate Thursday night over her claim that her family has served in the military since the American Revolution in the late 18th century.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950870-all-the-way-from-thailand-mark-kirk-questions-tammy-duckworths-heritage/

 

Mourners advised to get queue cards and dress properly tomorrow in front of royal urn to pay last respect

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Authorities have informed that starting tomorrow mourners planning to pay their last tribute in front of His late Majesty’s body would be required to get queue numbers before they could enter the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950872-mourners-advised-to-get-queue-cards-and-dress-properly-tomorrow-in-front-of-royal-urn-to-pay-last-respect/

 

Thief picks the wrong car to steal from - it belonged to deputy police chief

 

Image: Daily News

 

CHIANG RAI: -- A thief picked the wrong car to break into earlier this month - it belonged to the deputy police chief of Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950875-thief-picks-the-wrong-car-to-steal-from-it-belonged-to-deputy-police-chief/

 

Huge force expected in Pattaya as Bali Hai clearout approaches

 

Image: Facebook

 

PATTAYA: -- A huge force of soldiers is expected to enforce the clear out of boats from the Bali Hai area of South Pattaya on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950877-huge-force-expected-in-pattaya-as-bali-hai-clearout-approaches/

 

Public terrified as Thai cops shoot at chicken truck in daylight drugs bust

 

Picture: Thairath

 

Members of the public scattered in terror as cops shot out the tires of a pick-up carrying chickens in central Phangnga yesterday, reports Thairath.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950881-public-terrified-as-thai-cops-shoot-at-chicken-truck-in-daylight-drugs-bust/

 

Pattaya looks to Issan to solve traffic woes

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya is looking to rural Issan to find a cure for its traffic woes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950876-pattaya-looks-to-issan-to-solve-traffic-woes/

 

3 sub-districts meet to push new highways

 

PATTAYA:-- The Department of Rural Roads met with administrators from Nongprue, Nong Plalai and Huay Yai sub-districts to push forward road projects to solve traffic problems.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950879-3-sub-districts-meet-to-push-new-highways/

 

Jomtien residents complain about slow roadwork

 

PATTAYA:-- A month after the project was supposed to have been completed, the replacement of sewer and drainage pipes on Soi Boonkanchanaram is drawing complaints from residents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950882-jomtien-residents-complain-about-slow-roadwork/