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Thai/American teen says she was groped under water by two Cambodian staff on pleasure trip

 

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Five Cambodian men are helping Pattaya police with their enquiries after a thirteen year old complained she was groped.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991999-thaiamerican-teen-says-she-was-groped-under-water-by-two-cambodian-staff-on-pleasure-trip/

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Video: Freak accident as cyclist killed by tour bus at Cha-Am beach

 

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A 60 year old Thai woman from Bangkok was killed Sunday when she came off her bicycle at Cha-Am beach and was run over at low speed by a tour bus.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992001-video-freak-accident-as-cyclist-killed-in-tour-bus-accident-at-cha-am-beach/

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Taiwanese man commits suicide by lighting charcoal in air-con room in Pattaya

 

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Police in Pattaya said that a 47 year old Taiwanese man likely killed himself by burning charcoal at his rented room in Bang Lamung.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992003-taiwanese-man-commits-suicide-by-lighting-charcoal-in-air-con-room-in-pattaya/

 

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Boonsrang sets agenda for police reform

By JITRAPORN SENWONG 
THE NATION

 

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General Boonsrang Niumpradit

 

New head of panel studying overhaul of force looks overseas to find the best model.
 

BANGKOK: -- The newly-appointed head of the police reform committee, General Boonsrang Niumpradit has set his sights on promoting transparency, stamping out the sale of police positions, and improving police efficiency based on various overseas models. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992014-boonsrang-sets-agenda-for-police-reform/

 

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Police bank on clues from survivor in Krabi massacre

By KAMPANART LA-ONG, 
SITTICHAI SIKHAWAT, 
SURIYA PATATHAYO 
THE NATION 

 

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KRABI: -- POLICE are preparing sketches of the gunmen behind the shocking massacre of a village head’s family in Krabi province. The sketches are being drawn based on descriptions provided by a survivor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992017-police-bank-on-clues-from-survivor-in-krabi-massacre/

 

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Cheep gets unanimous nod as Supreme Court president

By THE NATION

 

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Cheep Jullamon

 

BANGKOK: -- THE JUDICIAL Commission yesterday voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Supreme Court vice president Cheep Jullamon to become its next president.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992018-cheep-gets-unanimous-nod-as-supreme-court-president/

 

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Another Shinawatra family member most likely to head Pheu Thai Party

By THE NATION

 

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Monthathip Kovitcharoenkul

 

BANGKOK: -- ANOTHER FIGURE from the Shinawatra family has been tipped to become the new leader of the Pheu Thai Party – and a party candidate as the next prime minister.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992021-another-shinawatra-family-member-most-likely-to-head-pheu-thai-party/

 

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Prayut takes his time to decide on top jobs

By The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet has delayed consideration of a reshuffle list for the replacement of at least 10 top officials due to retire this year, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to look through the proposal again by himself this weekend.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992023-prayut-takes-his-time-to-decide-on-top-jobs/

 

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We are willing to revise primary voting clauses in key bill to ensure fairness, says NLA vetting panel head

By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee vetting the political party organic law is willing to revise the bill in order to ensure fair selection in the primary voting system, panel chairman General Somjate Boonthanom said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992024-we-are-willing-to-revise-primary-voting-clauses-in-key-bill-to-ensure-fairness-says-nla-vetting-panel-head/

 

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Supachai urges year-end goal on free trade

By   WICHIT CHAITRONG  
THE NATION 

 

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BANGKOK: -- SUPACHAI PANITCHPAKDI, former director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called for Asian free-trade negotiations under the so-called Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to be wrapped up by the end of the year – and strike a blow for global trade amid rising protectionism fuelled by isolationist US policies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992025-supachai-urges-year-end-goal-on-free-trade/

 

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Air Force:  No drones over air force facilities or face legal action

By Thai PBS

 

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BANGKOK: -- People who use drones to take pictures of the air bases or facilities of the Royal Thai Air Force may face legal action if their acts compromise national security, Air Force commander-in-chief ACM Jom Rungsawang said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992027-air-force -no-drones-over-air-force-facilities-or-face-legal-action/

 

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Cops Forced To Apologize To ‘Hungry Prosecutor’ For Not Taking Him To Restaurant

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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CHONBURI — Police are expected to protect and serve the public. But two police officers learned Saturday that they are also expected to take a very hungry official to a restaurant.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991973-panel-set-up-to-investigate-‘drunk’-prosecutor-incident/?do=findComment&comment=12072291

 

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Thailand ready for ICAO civil aviation security audits

 

BANGKOK, 12 July 2017 (NNT) - The Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has expressed confidence that Thailand is now ready for the civil aviation security audits by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992029-thailand-ready-for-icao-civil-aviation-security-audits/

 

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DMS ensures quality of nonprescription drugs used domestically

 

BANGKOK, 12 July 2017 (NNT) – The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has published the Green Book 2017, listing all pharmaceutical products and manufacturers that have passed evaluation by the DMS for their quality standards. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992030-dms-ensures-quality-of-nonprescription-drugs-used-domestically/

 

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Trump Jr. emails suggest he welcomed Russian help against Clinton

By Andy Sullivan and Arshad Mohammed

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's eldest son eagerly agreed last year to meet a woman he was told was a Russian government lawyer who might have damaging information about Democratic White House rival Hillary Clinton as part of Moscow's official support for his father, according to emails released on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992032-trump-jr-emails-suggest-he-welcomed-russian-help-against-clinton/

 

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U.S., Qatar sign agreement on combating terrorism financing

By Tom Finn

 

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    DOHA (Reuters) - The United States and Qatar signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at combating the financing of terrorism, as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Doha to try to end a month-long rift between Western-allied Arab states.

     

    Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992034-us-qatar-sign-agreement-on-combating-terrorism-financing/

     

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    U.S. judge halts deportation of Iraqi immigrants

    By Dan Levine

     

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    (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday ruled that the government cannot immediately deport nearly 200 Iraqi immigrants arrested last month who argued they would face persecution if they were removed from the country.

     

    Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992035-us-judge-halts-deportation-of-iraqi-immigrants/

     

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    Moscow steps up war of words in diplomatic row with U.S.

    By Dmitry Solovyov and Alastair Macdonald

     

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    MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Moscow on Tuesday toughened its rhetoric in its row with Washington, saying it was considering ways to retaliate for the seizure of some of its diplomatic premises in the United States and expulsions of diplomats.

     

    Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992036-moscow-steps-up-war-of-words-in-diplomatic-row-with-us/

     

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    U.S. to review remaining Middle East airlines under laptop ban

    By David Shepardson

     

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday it planned to review requests by three Middle Eastern airlines still under a laptop ban to have the restrictions lifted.

     

    Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992037-us-to-review-remaining-middle-east-airlines-under-laptop-ban/

     

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    Los Angeles spells out low-cost, boldOlympic future in Games pitch

    By Brian Homewood and Karolos Grohmann

     

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    2024 candidate city delegation of Los Angeles led by Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti attends the briefing of 2024 OlympicGames candidate cities Paris and Los Angeles ahead of final election of 2024 Olympic host city, in Lausanne, Switzerland July 11, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy
     

      LAUSANNE (Reuters) - Los Angeles could deliver a low-cost, low-risk model for the Olympic Games, officials outlining its 2024 candidacy to the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992038-los-angeles-spells-out-low-cost-bold-olympic future-in-games-pitch/

       

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      Texas teen killed by cellphone in bathtub

       

      AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Texas teenager was killed after she grasped a plugged-in cell phone while taking a bath, prompting her family to spread word of the incident to prevent another electrocution death.

       

      Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992039-texas-teen-killed-by-cellphone-in-bathtub/

       

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      Video: Hunt on for "Red Plate Benz" after cop dragged down the road

       

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      BANGKOK: -- Police are hunting the female driver of a red plate Mercedes Benz and her male passenger after a traffic stop went wrong in Bangkok.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992049-video-hunt-on-for-red-plate-benz-after-cop-dragged-down-the-road/

       

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      "Loveable" Western tourists get 70% discount for cleaning up the beach!

       

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      RANONG: -- A group of Western tourists in Ranong have been rewarded for clearing up a filthy beach in front of their resort.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992052-loveable-western-tourists-get-70-discount-for-cleaning-up-the-beach/

       

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      "My gold smells of pooh" says owner's son after Burmese thief is made to reveal the evidence!

       

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      NONTHABURI: -- Police in Nonthaburi stood by for a day while a female Burmese thief waited to reveal some evidence she had swallowed at a Bang Bua Thong Gold shop.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992055-my-gold-smells-of-pooh-says-owners-son-after-burmese-thief-is-made to-reveal-the-evidence/

       

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      Cabinet approves flag-raising and decoration on King’s birthday

      By The Nation

       

      BANGKOK: -- Cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional day for use or decoration of the national flag – His Majesty the King’s birthday.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992063-thai-cabinet-approves-flag-raising-and-decoration-on-king’s-birthday/

       

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      NASA probe grazes Jupiter's clouds in brush with Great Red Spot

      By Steve Gorman

       

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      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A NASA spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter began transmitting data and images on Tuesday from humanity's closest brush with the Great Red Spot, a flyby of the colossal, crimson storm that has fascinated Earthbound observers for hundreds of years.

       

      Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992066-nasa-probe-grazes-jupiters-clouds-in-brush-with-great-red-spot/

       

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