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US Navy ship collides with oil tanker off Singapore

 

SINGAPORE: -- A US guided-missile destroyer has collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore, the US Navy says.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998126-us-navy-ship-collides-with-oil-tanker-off-singapore/

 

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Ten sailors missing after U.S. warship collides with tanker near Singapore

By Sam Holmes and Lesley Wroughton

 

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Navy destroyer USS John S. McCain conducts a patrol in the South China Sea, January 22, 2017. U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 3rd Class James Vazquez/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ten sailors are missing after a U.S. warship collided with an oil tanker east of Singapore on Monday, the U.S. Navy said, the second accident involving U.S. Navy destroyers in Asian waters in little more than two months.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998126-us-navy-ship-collides-with-oil-tanker-off-singapore/?do=findComment&comment=12197733

 

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Family of dead conscript suspect he was beaten in a barrack

By Thai PBS

 

 

SURAT THANI: -- A complaint was lodged with Surat Thani provincial police on Sunday (Aug 20) by mother of a conscript who suspected that her son was beaten up in the barrack. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998131-family-of-dead-conscript-suspect-he-was-beaten-in-a-barrack/

 

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Three suspects in Aug 16 car robbery and car bombs detained

By Thai PBS

 

 

Police have detained three suspects allegedly involved in the daring robbery of a used car dealer’s shop in Na Thawi district of Songkhla last week.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998132-three-suspects-in-aug-16-car-robbery-and-car-bombs-detained/

 

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Review: Audio Technica ATHDSR7BT Bluetooth headphones let your ears hear every detail

BY THE NATION 

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng

 

 

To get top sound out of ATHDSR7BT headphones from Audio Technica, you don’t even need Qualcomm’s premium codec

 

Full story:  http://tech.thaivisa.com/23690-2/23690/

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UPDATE:

 

U.S. warship Indianapolis found 18,000 feet deep in Pacific Ocean

 

The World War II cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35), which was lost July 30, 1945 is seen at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S. circa 1937. Courtesy U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Researchers have found the wreckage of the U.S. warship Indianapolis, which was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in the final days of World War Two, more than 18,000 feet (5.5 kilometres) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the Navy said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998116-lost-ww2-warship-uss-indianapolis-found-after-72-years/?do=findComment&comment=12197808

 

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Two Germans killed in Samui road accident, Russian charged 

By The Nation

 

SAMUI: -- Two German tourists were killed when their motorcycle crashed head-on into a car driven by a Russian tourist on Koh Samui on Sunday night, police said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998134-two-germans-killed-in-samui-road-accident-russian-charged /

 

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Syria's Assad says Western plots against him foiled but war not yet won

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi

 

 

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with RIA Novosti and Sputnik in this handout picture provided by SANA on April 21, 2017, Syria. SANA/Handout via REUTERS/files

 

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday his country had foiled Western designs to topple him but his army had not yet won the fight to end Syria's six-year-old insurgency.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998136-syrias-assad-says-western-plots-against-him-foiled-but-war-not-yet-won/

 

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Iraq starts offensive to take back Tal Afar from Islamic State

By Raya Jalabi and Phil Stewart

 

A still image taken from a video shows Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi speaking as he makes a statement on Tal Afar, in Baghdad, Iraq August 20, 2017. Al Iraqiya TV/ via REUTERS TV

 

BAGHDAD/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces launched an offensive to take back the city of Tal Afar on Sunday, their next objective in the U.S.-backed campaign to defeat Islamic State militants, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998137-iraq-starts-offensive-to-take-back-tal-afar-from-islamic-state/

 

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Driver pulled from car moments before flames engulf it

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A car burst into flames after it hit a pedestrian flyover on the outbound Vibhavad-Rangsit highway in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late Sunday night, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998141-driver-pulled-from-car-in-bangkok-moments-before-flames-engulf-it/

 

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Con man dressed as rear admiral arrested

By The Nation

 

An elderly man was arrested on Monday for dressing as a rear admiral to solicit donations from people at a Navy office in Chon Buri’s Satttahib district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998142-con-man-dressed-as-rear-admiral-arrested-in-sattahip/

 

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Trump has made Afghanistan decision after 'rigorous' U.S. review: Mattis

By Idrees Ali

 

U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon his arrival in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., after visiting Camp David in Maryland, August 18, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

AMMAN, Reuters - President Donald Trump has made a decision on the United States' strategy for Afghanistan after a "sufficiently rigorous" review process, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998147-trump-has-made-afghanistan-decision-after-rigorous-us-review-mattis/

 

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Academics call for ‘freedom eroding’ charges to be dropped 

By The Nation

 

 

Hundreds of academics on Sunday issued a statement calling for the dropping of charges against five academics and students for allegedly breaking the junta order banning public gatherings.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998149-academics-call-for-‘freedom-eroding’-charges-to-be-dropped/

 

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Body of missing man found in Phuket canal

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Officers inspect the area where the man's body was discovered. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The body of a man who was reported missing three days ago by his wife was found floating in a canal close to British International School in Koh Kaew yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998151-body-of-missing-man-found-in-phuket-canal/

 

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Full-year GDP growth revised up after better-and-expected Q2 figure

By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s gross domestic product in the second quarter surprisingly grew 3.7 per cent, prompting the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) to revise up its full-year growth projection from 3.5 per cent to 3.7 per cent.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998152-thailand’s-full-year-gdp-growth-revised-up-after-better-and-expected-q2-figure/

 

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Phra Payom suffers head injury in fall

By The Nation

 

NONTHABURI: -- Revered monk Phra Payom Kalyano received head stitches after a fall at his Nonthaburi province temple. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998154-phra-payom-suffers-head-injury-in-fall-at-his-nonthaburi-province-temple/

 

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U.S., South Korea begin computer-simulated drills amid North Korea tensions

By Christine Kim

 

South Korean President Moon Jae-in presides over a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, August 21, 2017. Kim Ju-hyoung/Yonhap via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean and U.S. forces began computer-simulated military exercises on Monday amid tensions over North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes, amid reports that Pyongyang has generated at least $270 million since February despite U.N. sanctions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998155-us-south-korea-begin-computer-simulated-drills-amid-north-korea-tensions/

 

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UK hopes of EU trade talks this autumn 'will be dashed', says Slovenian PM

Daniel Boffey in Ljubljana, Heather Stewart and Owen Bowcott

 

Miro Cerar says after opening talks the two sides are too far apart on citizens’ rights, financial settlement and the Irish border

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998157-uk-hopes-of-eu-trade-talks-this-autumn-will-be-dashed-says-slovenian-pm/

 

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German students die in motorcycle accident on Samui

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Damage sustained to the SUV belonging to Oleg Belikov in a Sunday night accident on Koh Samui. Two German students were killed.

 

SAMUI — Two German students were killed in a road accident on Koh Samui on Sunday night when their motorcycle into crashed a vehicle driven by Russian tourist.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998134-two-germans-killed-in-samui-road-accident-russian-charged/?do=findComment&comment=12198116

 

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Bangkok officials encourage large garbage items to only be discarded on Sundays

 

 

BANGKOK, 21 August 2017 (NNT) – Bangkok authorities are promoting the scheduled pick up of large waste items each Sunday as part of a campaign to encourage citizens not to discard of garbage in waterways. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998160-bangkok-officials-encourage-large-garbage-items-to-only-be-discarded-on-sundays/

 

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PM in Korat to begin the 2-day mobile cabinet meeting 

By Thai PBS

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived in Nakhon Ratchasima this morning (Aug 21) to begin his two-day mobile cabinet meeting in this gateway city to other northeastern provinces.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998161-pm-in-korat-to-begin-the-2-day-mobile-cabinet-meeting/

 

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Myanmar men appeal against death sentences over British murders in Thailand

 

FILE PHOTO - Myanmar migrant workers Zaw Lin (R) and Win Zaw Htun (L) arrive at the Koh Samui Provincial Court, in Koh Samui, Thailand, July 8, 2015. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Two men from Myanmar convicted of killing two British backpackers on a Thai holiday island in 2014 submitted their final appeal on Monday against the death sentence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998162-myanmar-men-appeal-against-death-sentences-over-british-murders-in-thailand/

 

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Persistent Flooding Remains As More Wet Proves Safe Bet

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Workers wade through Ratchadapisek Road on Aug. 14 in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Flood conditions persist in at least seven provinces nationwide, with seasonal monsoon rains expected to continue lashing the country throughout the week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998164-persistent-flooding-remains-as-more-wet-proves-safe-bet/

 

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Phuket tourist falls out of speeding tuk-tuk

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The man fell from the speednig tuk-tuk at about 2:30am yesterday (Aug 20). Image: CCTV

 

PHUKET: -- Tourist Police are trying to locate a tourist who fell off a tuk-tuk still moving at speed in Kathu in the early hours of yesterday (Aug 20) in the hopes of gaining more information about the incident and extent of his injuries and to bring charges against the tuk-tuk driver.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998166-phuket-tourist-falls-out-of-speeding-tuk-tuk/

 

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Mukdahan villages under friendly fire from Lao rocket festival

By The Nation

 

 

MUKDAHAN: -- Stray missiles from a rocket festival in Laos crossed the border and landed in at least two Mukdahan villages on Sunday, scattering residents and prompting some to stay inside their homes out of fear for their safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998169-mukdahan-villages-under-friendly-fire-from-lao-rocket-festival/ 

 

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Thai man wins 5 million dollars from California lottery game

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Uthai Kaensupa, a Thai man living in the U.S., won USD5 million (THB177 million) from a scratch-off ticket on Aug. 17, 2017. Photo: California Lottery/ Facebook

 

It’s not a secret that Thais love to try their luck by playing the lottery, and Uthai Kaensupa, a Thai man living in the U.S., was able to cash in on some luck when he won USD5 million (THB166 million) from a scratch-off ticket on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998171-thai-man-wins-5-million-dollars-from-california-lottery-game/

 

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Family of five killed in Surat Thani collision

By The Nation

 

Five members of a family including a six-year-old boy were killed when the pickup truck carrying them crashed into the back of an 18-wheel tractor trailer in Surat Thani late on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998173-family-of-five-killed-in-surat-thani-collision/

 

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King Rama IX funeral coins unveiled

By The Nation

 

 

Commemorative coins minted for the funeral of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will soon be available.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998175-king-rama-ix-funeral-coins-unveiled/

 

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Prayuth’s Nephew Quits Army A Year After Nepotism Scandal

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

  

Patipat Chan-ocha attends a football match in the United Kingdom in a photo posted online May 22. Photo: Patipat Chan-ocha / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A former regional army commander and younger brother to the junta leader announced Sunday that his son has already resigned from the military about a year after his appointment invited accusations of nepotism.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998176-prayuth’s-nephew-quits-army-a-year-after-nepotism-scandal/

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Samsung teases Galaxy Note 8 features ahead of this week’s launch

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

Ahead of its expected unveiling later this week, two new videos released from Samsung tease some of the impressive features of the Galaxy Note 8.

 

Full story:  http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-teases-galaxy-note-8-features-ahead-weeks-launch/23696/