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Young Chinese female tourist left with bloody nose after alleged attack by Thai guide

 

Image: Thairath

 

PATTAYA:-- A 25 year old female Chinese tourist was left with bloody nose after she was allegedly hit by a drunk Thai guide from another tour group on Pattaya's Bali Hai pier.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958006-young-chinese-female-tourist-left-with-bloody-nose-after-alleged-attack-by-thai-guide/

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Samsung to kill of Galaxy Note 7 once and for all with new software update

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was undoubtedly one of the biggest disasters in smartphone history with a battery problem that caused some handsets to catch fire.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-to-kill-of-galaxy-note-7-once-and-for-all-with-new-software-update/18969/

 

 

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Toon Bodyslam ends charity run with donations soar to 63 million baht

 

 

Rocker Toon Bodyslam has completed his 400-km charity marathon run on Saturday having raised 63 million baht in donations against his original target of 40 million baht for Bang Saphan district hospital in Prachuab Khiri Khan province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958007-toon-bodyslam-ends-charity-run-with-donations-soar-to-63-million-baht/

 

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Paris wages war on exploding rat population

 

 

First it was pollution, now Paris has a major rat problem to contend with.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958008-paris-wages-war-on-exploding-rat-population/

 

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At least 60 killed as crowded church collapses in Nigeria

MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press

 

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The roof of a crowded church collapsed onto worshippers in southern Nigeria on Saturday, killing at least 60 people, witnesses and an official said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958009-at-least-60-killed-as-crowded-church-collapses-in-nigeria/

 

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More than 30 dead as tanker rams into vehicles on Kenya road

TOM ODULA, Associated Press

 

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A tanker carrying chemical gas slammed into other vehicles and burst into flames on a major road in Kenya, killing more than 30 people and injuring 10, officials said Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958010-more-than-30-dead-as-tanker-rams-into-vehicles-on-kenya-road/

 

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Non-OPEC oil producers to cut output 558,000 barrels a day

KIYOKO METZLER, Associated Press
PHILIPP-MORITZ JENNE, Associated Press

 

VIENNA (AP) — OPEC has persuaded 11 non-members to cut oil production, a move aimed at draining a worldwide oil glut and boosting low prices that have squeezed government finances in Russia and Saudi Arabia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958011-non-opec-oil-producers-to-cut-output-558000-barrels-a-day/

 

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Anti-corruption drive dominates Romanian election campaign

 

 

Romanians are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government, a year after a vast anti-corruption drive forced Prime Minister Victor Ponta to step down.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958012-anti-corruption-drive-dominates-romanian-election-campaign/

 

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Chiang Mai gets creative

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Sunday Nation 
Chiang Mai 

 

Saowaluk Korsakwattana crafts paper in the form of the deities Guan Yin and Ganesha at Wat Duangdee, and invites visitors to perform the Chinese fortune telling practice known as siem see.

 

The second design week showcases plenty of interesting ideas

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958013-chiang-mai-gets-creative/

 

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Colombian Nobel Prize winner says a "ray of hope" for Syria, Sudan

 

 

• Santos collects Nobel Prize in Oslo for deal with FARC
• Quotes anti-war song by Bob Dylan, 2016 literature winner
• Hopes Colombian deal can inspire peace talks elsewhere

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958015-colombian-nobel-prize-winner-says-a-ray-of-hope-for-syria-sudan/

 

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American Chamber of Commerce Thailand honours 62 companies for their CSR initiatives

 

The group photo for the 62 companies honoured at the AMCHAM CSR Excellence Awards 2016. Photo by AMCHAM Thailand.

THE AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Thailand honoured its members’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes at a ceremony presided over by US Ambassador Glyn T Davies.

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958016-american-chamber-of-commerce-thailand-honours-62-companies-for-their-csr-initiatives/

 

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Joshua retains heavyweight belt, sets up bout with Klitschko 

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Anthony Joshua had just outclassed Eric Molina to retain the IBF world heavyweight title when the undefeated British boxer was finally given a proper fight.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958018-joshua-retains-heavyweight-belt-sets-up-bout-with-klitschko/

 

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Arsenal goes top of Premier League by beating Stoke 3-1 

 

LONDON (AP) — Mesut Ozil's looping header sent Arsenal rising to the English Premier League summit with a 3-1 victory over Stoke on Saturday, capping a strong week for Arsene Wenger's side.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958019-arsenal-goes-top-of-premier-league-by-beating-stoke-3-1/

 

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Burnley beats Bournemouth 3-2 in first EPL meeting 

 

BURNLEY, England (AP) — Jeff Hendrick's dipping volley helped Burnley to a 3-2 victory over Bournemouth in the first-ever top-flight encounter between the English Premier League sides on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958020-burnley-beats-bournemouth-3-2-in-first-epl-meeting/

 

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Crystal Palace draws 3-3 at Hull in another EPL thriller 

 

HULL, England (AP) — Crystal Palace played its part in another English Premier League thriller by scoring an 89th-minute equalizer to salvage a 3-3 draw at Hull on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958021-crystal-palace-draws-3-3-at-hull-in-another-epl-thriller/

 

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Many Chinese netizens would like Thailand to be their neighbour: survey

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

INTERNET users in China have voted Thailand as one of the seven countries they want to be a neighbour of the People’s Republic.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958024-many-chinese-netizens-would-like-thailand-to-be-their-neighbour-survey/

 

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Only in Thailand: Three Police Officers Injured When Their Pickup Collides with Train

 

As the pickup crossed the tracks it was struck by the train travelling from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok on its normal schedule. – Photo Manit Sanubboon

 

PRACHIN BURI – One might expect or accept a Thai citizen having their vehicle stuck by a train at a railway crossing but today three “police officers” were injured when their pickup truck collided with a passenger train at a crossing in Kabin Buri district.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958026-only-in-thailand-three-police-officers-injured-when-their-pickup-collides-with-train/

 

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Twin blasts near Istanbul soccer stadium kill 29 , wound 166 

DOMINIQUE SOGUEL, Associated Press

 

ISTANBUL (AP) — Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber near an Istanbul soccer stadium Saturday night killed 29 people and wounded 166 others in the latest large-scale assault to traumatize a nation confronting an array of security threats.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958027-twin-blasts-near-istanbul-soccer-stadium-kill-29-wound-166/

 

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Casinos in Thailand?

Orlando Barton

 

 

In light of recent events, many journalists have thought it appropriate to dust off the old “Casinos in Thailand” debate. If you are new to this issue here is a refresher: We were well on our way to getting casino gambling in one form or another about 10 years ago. Due to economic tidal waves and strong opposition by the most influential individuals in the country, the whole issue got moth-balled.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957958-casinos-in-thailand/

 

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Ten of Thailand’s most deadly

Gerry Carter

 

 

Ever wondered why life expectancy in Thailand makes it almost necessary to come back for another existence? Read on and maybe give yourself just a small shot at surviving in the Kingdom to three score years and ten – if you’re lucky!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957960-ten-of-thailand’s-most-deadly/

 

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Take a number: Phuket Airport immigration still overloaded 

Supatra Sutham

 

 

PHUKET: Tourists arriving at Phuket International Airport continue to have to wait hours to clear immigration, despite immigration officials saying they have more officers on duty during peak times.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958046-take-a-number-phuket-airport-immigration-still-overloaded/

 

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