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Crackdown on human traffickers sees 19 arrests

By Jessada Chantharak 
The Nation

 

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau’s operation to crackdown on human traffickers has so far seen eight human-trafficking suspects and 11 people accused of harbouring street beggars arrested, city police deputy chief Pol Maj-General Sompong Chingduang told a press conference on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998228-crackdown-on-human-traffickers-sees-19-arrests/

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New traffic tickets include English, allow appeals

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

 

A new generation of traffic tickets about to be launched will include both Thai and English languages, along with a barcode to help in paying fines.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998226-new-traffic-tickets-include-english-allow-appeals/

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Massive security force to be fielded for Yingluck verdict

By JESSADA CHANTARARAK, 
KESINEE TANGKHIO 
THE NATION

 

 

4,000 officers to be stationed at court as 3,500 supporters of ex-pm expected.

 

BANGKOK: -- ABOUT 4,000 security officers will be deployed to maintain order at the Supreme Court on Friday, when up to 3,500 people are expected to gather in a show of support for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998209-police-reveal-security-measures-for-yingluck-verdict/?do=findComment&comment=12200008

 

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Dates set for witness testimony in 2010 crackdown case

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court has set the dates for witness testimony from both the plaintiff and defendant sides in the case concerning the violent crackdown on red-shirt demonstrators in 2010 under orders from the then Abhisit-led government.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998263-dates-set-for-witness-testimony-in-2010-crackdown-case/

 

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Farmers defend Yingluck scheme and ask for help

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

Farmer Supachai Srithongjoi stands in front of his paddy field in Nakhon Pathom, which will be ready for harvesting in three months.

 

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court will read a verdict on the case involving ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her controversial rice-pledging scheme on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998264-farmers-defend-yingluck-scheme-and-ask-for-help/

 

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Case of fake export deals

By THE NATION

 

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BANGKOK: -- THE STORY of the Yingluck Shinawatra government’s rice-pledging scheme and its politics appears to be entering its final chapter with the Supreme Court due to deliver on August 25 its verdict on alleged wrongdoing committed by the former premier.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998265-case-of-fake-export-deals/

 

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Chatchawan to help vet conflicts-of-interest bill

By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Monday appointed one of its members, Pol General Chatchawan Suksomjit, to chair the NLA committee vetting the bill to prevent conflicts of interest among state officials.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998266-chatchawan-to-help-vet-conflicts-of-interest-bill/

 

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Law student posts account of sexual assault to fight rape culture

By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A LAW student at Thammasat University has come forward with an account of sexual assault to fight rape culture.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998267-law-student-posts-account-of-sexual-assault-to-fight-rape-culture/

 

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Soldier, 21, dies in second case linked to beating in Surat Thani

By THE NATION

 

 

Investigation focuses on 40-minute period when soldiers were outside military camp.

SURAT THANI: -- A SECOND young soldier from Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani has died from an apparent beating following the violent death of a conscript at the same camp in April.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998268-soldier-21-dies-in-second-case-linked-to-beating-in-surat-thani/

 

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EDITORIAL

A largely shallow show of friendship

By The Nation

 

Despite the slew of business pacts signed, last week’s visit by Vietnam’s premier highlighted worrying disparities

 

BANGKOK: -- Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his official visit to Thailand last week initiated welcome advances in regional development and cooperation. Unfortunately, the Thai government proved to be a poor host, falling far short of what it could have offered in return.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998269-thailand-visit-by-vietnam’s-pm-a-largely-shallow-show-of-friendship/

 

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Schoolgirl rape suspect arrested in Lampang

By Watcharapong Jingkhaojai 
The Nation

 

 

LAMPANG: -- A 66-year-old traditional dance teacher who allegedly committed several rapes and molested female students under 15 has been arrested in Lampang’s Soem Ngam district while trying to apply for a job at a rural school.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998271-schoolgirl-rape-suspect-arrested-in-lampang/

 

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PM wants elevated rail tracks to go through Korat’s township

By Thai PBS

 

 

KORAT: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has suggested an adjustment of the dual-track Jira-Khon Kaen train project which goes through Nakhon Ratchasima township during his meeting with the province’s private sector and people’s representatives on Monday (Aug 21).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998273-pm-wants-elevated-rail-tracks-to-go-through-korat’s-township/

 

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Watana given suspended jailterm for using “Facebook live” in courtroom

By Thai PBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai party core member Watana Muangsook was on Monday (Aug 21) given a suspended jailterm and fined 500 baht for using Facebook live in the courtroom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998274-watana-given-suspended-jailterm-for-using-“facebook-live”-in-courtroom/

 

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Mother of murdered German in Samui gives up hope of ever getting justice

 

 

SAMUI: -- Yesterday, 20th August 2017, marked the 3 year anniversary of the death of Volker Schwartges from Duesseldorf (47).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998275-mother-of-murdered-german-in-samui-gives-up-hope-of-ever-getting-justice/

 

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Britain's Big Ben falls silent for four years of renovation work

 

The 'Big Ben' bell chimes for the last time in four years ahead of restoration work on the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Clock and the 'Big Ben' bell, at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The "Big Ben" bell in the British parliament's famous clock tower tolled for the last time on Monday before it ceased its regular bongs for four years while renovation work is carried out.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998277-britains big ben falls-silent-for-four-years-of-renovation-work/

 

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Rare total solar eclipse spreads wonder across United States

By Harriet McLeod and Lee van der Voo

 

The Monument of Liberty State is photographed while the solar eclipse is seen over Liberty State Island in New York, U.S., August 21, 2017. Location coordinates for this image are 40.4124°N, 74.237°W. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

CHARLESTON, S.C./SHERIDAN, Oregon (Reuters) - As millions of awestruck Americans cast their gaze skyward on Monday at the extraordinary sight of a total solar eclipse, one Connecticut man had his eyes set firmly on a different prize.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998278-rare-total-solar-eclipse-spreads-wonder-across-united-states/

 

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Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker

By Angus Berwick

 

This combination photo shows the suspected driver of the van that crashed into pedestrians in Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, on August 17, in this handout released by Spanish Ministry of Interior August 21, 2017. Spanish Interior Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

 

SUBIRATS, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish police on Monday shot dead an Islamist militant who killed 13 people with a van in Barcelona last week, ending a five-day manhunt for the perpetrator of Spain's deadliest attack in over a decade.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998279-spanish-police-track-down-shoot-dead-barcelona-attacker/

 

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Quake hits Italian island, one dead, 25 injured

 

ROME (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit the tourist-packed Italian island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, on Monday night, killing at least one person and injuring some 25 others as buildings collapsed, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998280-quake-hits-italian-island-one-dead-25-injured/

 

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Pyongyang calls U.S.-South Korean war games a step to nuclear war

By Christine Kim

 

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady takes part in a drill at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, August 21, 2017. Lee Sang-hak/Yonhap via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and South Korean began long-planned joint military exercises on Monday, heightening tensions with North Korea which called the drills a "reckless" step toward nuclear conflict.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998281-pyongyang-calls-us-south-korean-war-games-a-step-to-nuclear-war/

 

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Trump OKs sending 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan - Fox News

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. troops take part in a medevac exercise in Helmand province, Afghanistan July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has signed off on sending 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan, Fox News reported on Monday, citing a senior U.S. official.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998282-trump-oks-sending-4000-more-troops-to-afghanistan-fox-news/

 

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Body found as Danish submarine man says missing woman died on board

 

The home-made submarine "UC3 Nautilus", built by Danishinventor Peter Madsen, who is charged with killing Swedish journalist Kim Wall in his submarine, sails in the harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, August 10, 2017. Picture taken August 10, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Thompson

 

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A headless female torso was found on Monday in the water's edge in Copenhagen, hours after a Danish inventor charged with killing a journalist in his home-made submarine told a court she died on board, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998283-body-found-as danish submarine-man-says-missing-woman-died-on-board/

 

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A majority of Americans want to preserve Confederate monuments - Reuters/Ipsos poll

By Chris Kahn

 

Workers remove Confederate Postmaster General John Reagan statue from the south mall of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, U.S., August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Spillman

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A majority of Americans think Confederate monuments should be preserved in public spaces, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll, a view that is at odds with efforts in many cities to remove them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998284-a-majority-of-americans-want-to-preserve-confederate-monuments-reutersipsos-poll/

 

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U.S. Navy announces fleet-wide probe after new warship collision; 10 sailors missing

By Fathin Ungku and David Brunnstrom

 

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood

 

SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy announced on Monday a fleet-wide probe and plans for temporary halts in operations to focus on safety, as it searched for 10 sailors missing after the fourth major accident in the U.S. Pacific fleet this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998285-us-navy-announces-fleet-wide-probe-after-new-warship-collision-10-sailors-missing/  

 

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First phase construction of Thailand-China railway project to start in Oct

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The construction work on the first phase of Thailand-China railway project is slated to begin in October, a China's news portal reported today.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/993217-thai-transport-minister-says-phase-1-of-high-speed-rail-line-to-begin-construction-in-october/?do=findComment&comment=12200188

 

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Phuket’s finest viewpoint at the “Big Buddha”

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Phuket’s Big Buddha promises fine views over the island and lots of atmosphere for pilgrims and tourists alike

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998288-phuket’s-finest-viewpoint-at-the-“big-buddha”/

 

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Android 8.0 Oreo officially unveiled, here’s when you can expect to receive it

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

 

The next version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 8.0 Oreo, has been officially unveiled.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/android-8-0-oreo-officially-unveiled-heres-can-expect-receive/23710/

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Public forum for police reform to kick off August 24

 

BANGKOK, 22nd August 2017 (NNT) - The national reform committee in charge of the justice system is ready to launch a campaign to collect public opinion on the police reform. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998293-public-forum-for-police-reform-to-kick-off-august-24/

 

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UK outlines ways of resolving cross-border legal disputes post-Brexit

 

EU and British flags fly outside the European Commission building in London, Britain August 12, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will outline ways on Tuesday to resolve cross-border civil disputes with the European Union after Brexit, the latest in a flurry of proposals for future ties to try to nudge talks forward with the bloc.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998296-uk-outlines-ways-of-resolving-cross-border-legal-disputes-post-brexit/

 

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Scottish, Welsh government heads aim to stop 'blatant power grab' after Brexit

 

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits St Andrew's and St Bride's High School to launch the expansion of the First Minister's Reading Challenge to secondary school pupils in East Kilbride, Scotland, Britain August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Milligan/Pool

 

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - The head of devolved governments in Scotland and Wales will meet on Tuesday to try to set a common strategy to protect parliamentary powers which they say are under threat from Britain's plan to leave the European Union.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998297-scottish-welsh-government-heads-aim-to-stop-blatant-power-grab-after-brexit/

 

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Australian men charged with terrorism over mosque fires

By Joseph Hinchliffe

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have charged three men with committing terrorist acts on suspicion of starting fires at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Melbourne last year, inspired by Islamic State and intending to divide the Muslim community.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998299-australian-men-charged-with-terrorism-over-mosque-fires/