Huge WW2 bomb to be defused close to German gold reserves

 

FILE PHOTO: The skyline of Frankfurt, Germany, May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

 

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Frankfurt's city centre, an area including police headquarters, two hospitals, transport systems and Germany's central bank storing $70 billion (£54.2 billion) in gold reserves will be evacuated on Sunday to allow the defusing of a 1.8 tonne World War Two bomb.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999777-huge-ww2-bomb-to-be-defused-close-to-german-gold-reserves/

 

German legal experts say Poland has no right to WW2 reparations - report

 

Poland's Prime Minister Beata Szydlo speaks during a news conference in Warsaw, Poland August 24, 2017. Picture taken August 24, 2017. Agencja Gazeta/Slawomir Kaminski via REUTERS

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German parliamentary legal experts, reacting to calls by some Polish politicians, have ruled that Warsaw has no right to demand Berlin pay reparations for World War Two, according to a document obtained by a German newspaper.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999779-german-legal-experts-say-poland-has-no-right-to-ww2-reparations-report/

 

Nigerian denies shooting Russian woman in Phuket break-in

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

James Chukwunweike Chijioke, 27, into custody at a house in Soi Jailek-Samakkee 2 in the Saiyuan area of Rawai at about 10pm last night (Aug 31). Photo: Ord Turbo / Facebook

 

PHUKET: -- Police have brought in a Nigerian man for questioning over the shooting of Russian expat Elena Kharenko, 52, at her home in Rawai early Wednesday morning (Aug 30).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999781-nigerian-denies-shooting-russian-woman-in-phuket-break-in/

 

Samui’s garbage problem is getting out of control

By Thai PBS

 

 

SAMUI: -- Garbage disposal problem in Samui Island is getting out of control as local authorities warn that within the next eight months, it’s 30-rai landfill now holding more than 200,000 tons of accumulated garbage will be full and is unable to handle any more daily garbage of 150-200 tons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999782-samui’s-garbage-problem-is-getting-out-of-control/

 

Body of Phuket tourist found in Patong Bay after two days missing

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers retrieve the body of the tourist from Patong Bay yesterday (Aug 31). Photo: Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation

 

PHUKET: -- Lifeguards at Patong Beach yesterday (Aug 31) recovered the body of a Chinese tourist who was reported as missing from heavy surf at Karon Beach two days ago.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999783-body-of-phuket-tourist-found-in-patong-bay-after-two-days-missing/

 

Nigeria asks Britain for gear to fight Islamists - Johnson

By Alexis Akwagyiram

 

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LAGOS (Reuters) - Britain is considering a request to sell military equipment to Nigeria to help it fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999784-nigeria-asks britain for-gear-to-fight-islamists-johnson/

 

Colombia's FARC rebels keep famous acronym for new political party

 

Colombia's Marxist FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono, known as Timochenko, seen during the installation of the National Congress of the FARC in Bogota, Colombia August 27, 2017. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga

 

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's disarmed FARC rebel group is preserving its famous acronym as it becomes a civilian political party, part of its demobilization under a peace deal with the government to end more than 50 years of war.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999785-colombias-farc-rebels-keep-famous-acronym-for-new-political-party/

 

Pakistani court declares ex-military leader a fugitive in Bhutto murder case

By Salah Uddin and Sheree Sardar

 

Pakistan's former prime minister Benazir Bhutto waves to supporters on her way to Shahdad Kot, where she was going to submit her nomination papers for national assembly to the district session court judge, some 515 km (320 miles) north of Karachi November 26, 2007. REUTERS/Athar Hussain/File Photo

 

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday declared ex-military leader Pervez Musharraf a fugitive in the murder case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and acquitted five people in the killing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999788-pakistani-court-declares-ex-military-leader-a-fugitive-in bhutto murder-case/

 

Actor Richard Anderson, boss of 'Six Million Dollar Man,' dies

By Peter Cooney

 

FILE PHOTO: Actor Richard Anderson, best known for his roles in the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "The Bionic Woman" arrives at the world premiere of the 40th anniversary restoration of the film "Cabaret" during the opening night gala of the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo

 

Richard Anderson, who played the boss of both "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "The Bionic Woman" in an on-screen career stretching some 50 years, died on Thursday, a family spokesman said. He was 91.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999789-actor-richard-anderson-boss-of-six-million-dollar-man-dies/

 

Bid to retrieve bodies of Thai students in US begins tonight 

By The Nation

 

Recovery area map//Photo : Fresno Sheriff's Office

 

FRESNO, CA: -- Efforts to recover the bodies of two Thai students, trapped in a car that plunged into a river in the US more than a month ago, will start at 6am local time (8pm Bangkok time) on Friday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999790-bid-to-retrieve-bodies-of-thai-students-in-us-begins-tonight/

 

Postman killed as his bike rams into truck 

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- An off-duty postman was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of an 18-wheel trailer truck that had been parked on the left lane of a road in Bangkok following an engine breakdown late Thursday night, police said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999791-postman-killed-as-his-bike-rams-into-truck/

 

As reality of Trump risk sinks in, Tokyo tries to keep ties tight

By Linda Sieg

 

FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump (R) during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg/File Photo

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Six months after Japan's premier bonded with Donald Trump on a golf course amid hopes he'd be a pragmatic partner, a consensus is emerging that Tokyo must reduce risks from the unpredictable president by forging ties with his more mainstream advisers.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999793-as-reality-of-trump-risk-sinks-in-tokyo-tries-to-keep-ties-tight/

 

UPDATE:

 

Nigerian arrested for burglaries in Phuket

By The Nation

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket police have arrested a Nigerian man for allegedly robbing and shooting a Russian woman in the island-province as well as breaking into several houses there.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999781-nigerian-denies-shooting-russian-woman-in-phuket-break-in/?do=findComment&comment=12230429

 

Knife-wielding Phuket tuk-tuk driver fined B500, more charges may follow

The Phuket News

 

Pannawich Nakamin, 35, admitted that he is a man seen in the video. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: -- Patong Police yesterday (Aug 31) arrested and fined a tuk-tuk driver who caught on video brandishing a large knife in front of a Patong Hotel.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999795-knife-wielding-phuket-tuk-tuk-driver-fined-b500-more-charges-may-follow/

 

Teenager killed, another injured in Bangkok shooting

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK:  -- A teenager was shot dead and another injured when their group was fired at by four motorcyclists in Bangkok’s Bueng Koom district early Friday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999796-teenager-killed-another-injured-in-bangkok-shooting/

 

Mild quake in Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

 

CHIANG RAI: -- A 2.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Chiang Rai’s Maesaruay district on Friday morning, the Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999799-mild-quake-in-chiang-rai/

 

Uzbek ‘pimp’ busted in Pattaya

 

 

PATTAYA:--An Uzbek woman was arrested on immigration charges for allegedly forcing women from home into prostitution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999800-uzbek-‘pimp’-busted-in-pattaya/

 

Business leaders call Pattaya officials on carpet over sewage woes

 

 

PATTAYA:--Business leaders demanded an explanation for a sewage overflow that contaminated Pattaya Beach in July and what measures Pattaya officials are taking to prevent a reoccurrence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999797-business-leaders-call-pattaya-officials-on-carpet-over-sewage-woes/

 

Army turns screws again on baht buses, taxis

 

PATTAYA: The military will turn the screws on Pattaya’s baht buses and taxis again this month, ending the practice of warning drivers and banning them from camping outside malls and hotels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999801-army-turns-screws-again-on-baht-buses-taxis/

 

University student dies when family home falls into Sattahip Bay

 

Entire ‘neighborhood on stilts’ at risk of collapse

 

SATTAHIP:-- A 24-year-old Burapha University student drowned when her family’s home collapsed into the sea in Sattahip.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999805-university-student-dies-when-family-home-falls-into-sattahip-bay/

 

Teacher seeks donations for monk who cares for strays

By The Nation

 

A teacher in Ayutthaya province is seeking donations from the public for a monk who has been caring for more than 100 abandoned dogs and cats at his temple.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999806-teacher-seeks-donations-for-monk-who-cares-for-strays/

 

UPDATE:

 

Suspect arrested over shooting robbery in Rawai

By Nattha Thepbamrung

 

Several people who got robbed in the same area insisted that some valuables found in Chijcke's house belong to them.

 

PHUKET: -- A 27 years old Nigerian, Chijcke Jamer Hukwunwe, has been charged over the alleged shooting/robbery of Russian woman, Elena Kharenko, in Rawai on August 30.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999781-nigerian-denies-shooting-russian-woman-in-phuket-break-in/?do=findComment&comment=12230554

 

NCPO reaffirms crackdown on ‘corrupt’ beach vendors

 

PATTAYA:--In case beach chair and umbrella vendors didn’t hear them the first time, the military reaffirmed it is ending the monopoly corrupt local politicians and “influential” families have had on large swaths of Pattaya beaches for decades.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999807-ncpo-reaffirms-crackdown-on-‘corrupt’-beach-vendors/

 

Bali Hai Pier to close Nov. 19-20 for fleet show

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya changed the days it plans to close Bali Hai Pier for the upcoming International Fleet Show to Nov. 19-20.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999808-bali-hai-pier-to-close-nov-19-20-for-fleet-show/

 

Road closures announced for Pattaya Marathon

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya will see many of its roads closed throughout the morning of Sept. 3 to allow for Pattaya Marathon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999809-road-closures-announced-for-pattaya-marathon/

 

Yield way to ambulances or be fined

By The Nation

 

 

Police have fined a Bangkok pickup driver Bt500 for failing to make way for an ambulance last month, confirming that the same fate awaits any motorist who doesn't yield the right of way to emergency vehicles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999812-yield-way-to-ambulances-or-be-fined/

 

SKAL Krabi announces fundraiser to aid establishment of elephant sanctuary

The Phuket News

 

These images are from Mr Enevoldsen's visit to Sangduen “Lek” Chailert's Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. Photo: Screenshot

 

SKAL Krabi today announced that it has chosen to fully support the Krabi Elephant Sanctuary project founded by Mr Henrik Enevoldsen, who is a passionate local focused on creating a safe haven for Thailand’s mistreated elephants, and hopes to get support to rescue the burdened creatures.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999813-skal-krabi-announces-fundraiser-to-aid-establishment-of-elephant-sanctuary/

 

UPDATE:

 

Large crocodile in Phuket now captured

By Thai PBS

 

 

PHUKET: -- A 3-metre long crocodile which was believed to be the one spotted near Lepang beach in Thalang district of Phuket last week was captured before dawn today (Sept 1).

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999772-bang-tao-croc-captured-week-long-search-over/?do=findComment&comment=12230722

 

UPDATE:

 

Snakeskin shoes land Khao San Road shop in trouble

By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bags and shoes made of snake leather, collectively worth Bt1 million, were seized from a shop in Bangkok's Khao San Road on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999651-wildlife-officials-raid-famous-leather-shop-in-bang-lumphu/?do=findComment&comment=12230752

 

 

Phuket mini-van driver, passenger injured when driver rear-ends parked bus

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The driver of the minivan slammed into the bus parked outside a 7-Eleven on Thepkrassattri Rd in Koh Kaew. Photo: Kusoldharm Foundation

 

PHUKET: -- The driver of a mini-van and one of his passengers sustained serious injuries today when the driver rear-ended a parked tour bus in Koh Kaew.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999817-phuket-mini-van-driver-passenger-injured-when-driver-rear-ends-parked-bus/