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Tourists storm-stranded on Koh Racha safely returned to Phuket

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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The 33 tourists, including some from China,Russia, Australia, South Africa and the Netherlands, disembark safely at Chalong Pier late yesterday afternoon (July 18). Photo: Phuket Marine Police

 

PHUKET: A Marine Police boat was dispatched to safely recover 33 tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai late yesterday (July 18) due to the strong storm conditions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049131-tourists-storm-stranded-on-koh-racha-safely-returned-to-phuket/ 

 

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Turkish court keeps U.S. pastor in jail; Trump calls on Erdogan to act

By Ezgi Erkoyun

 

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A prison vehicle, believed to be carrying jailed U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, leaves from the Aliaga Prison and Courthouse complex in Izmir, Turkey July 18, 2018. REUTERS/Kemal Aslan

 

ALIAGA, Turkey (Reuters) - A Turkish court decided on Wednesday to keep an American pastor in jail, dashing hopes that he could be released during his trial on terrorism and spying charges, a case that has deepened a rift with NATO ally Washington.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049132-turkish-court-keeps-us-pastor-in-jail-trump-calls-on-erdogan-to-act/

 

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RID and DPM on high alert as more harsh weather expected

 

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PHITSANULOK, 19 July 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department (RID) and Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPM) have both been placed on high alert in response to tropical storm Son Tinh, which is expected to spread harsh weather across the north and northeastern regions of the country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049134-rid-and-dpm-on-high-alert-as-more-harsh-weather-expected/

 

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‘Crocodile-like’ creature spotted swimming at Yanui Beach

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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Something officials are describing as a ‘crocodile’ was spotted off the coast at Yanui Beach, just south of Nai Harn beach, yesterday. The witness who first saw it claims the crocodile was chasing him but that he managed to escape.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049138-‘crocodile-like’-creature-spotted-swimming-at-yanui-beach/

 

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Cave boys undergo spirit-boosting rite, make merit for Saman

By Natthawat Laping 
The Nation

 

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The 12 young footballers and their assistant coach rescued from Tham Luang Cave underwent a “life-prolonging ritual” at a temple on Thursday morning intended to lift their morale and that of their families.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049140-cave-boys-undergo-spirit-boosting-rite-make-merit-for-saman/

 

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Rights report calls for criminal investigation into Rohingya genocide

By The Nation

 

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Violence and the military operations against the Rohingya in recent years constitute genocide and crimes against humanity, human right defenders Fortify Rights categorically state in their report released on Thursday, which identifies 22 Myanmar Army and Police officials who should be criminally investigated for their roles in the atrocities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049141-rights-report-calls-for-criminal-investigation-into-rohingya-genocide/

 

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Help pours in for Prachin Buri family after teacher’s Facebook post

By The Nation 
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A teacher who makes a habit of visiting the families of her students was appalled to find one of them living in a makeshift house with no door or windows and a leaking roof, and decided to seek the help of the public by posting their plight on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049142-help-pours-in-for-prachin-buri-family-after-teacher’s-facebook-post/

 

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Ubon Ratchathani Central Prison in co-operation with the Healthy Prison: Improving Quality of Life Behind the Wall Project

 

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UBON RATCHATHANI, 19 July 2018 (NNT) - Thai prisons are facing with the crisis of the ever increasing number of prison population to the point of ‘prison overcrowding’, which in turn, lead to various problems especially on the part of the quality of life of the inmates.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049143-ubon-ratchathani-central-prison-in-co-operation-with-the-healthy-prison-improving-quality-of-life-behind-the-wall-project/

 

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Thai celeb in hot water over cave video

 

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The head of the national park that looks after the Phraya Nakorn cave in Sam Roi Yot, Prajuab Khiri Khan says they are prosecuting Thai celebrity Lena Jangjaja better know just as Lena Jang.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049144-thai-celeb-in-hot-water-over-cave-video/

 

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Australian PM says Pope must sack archbishop convicted of concealing child sex abuse

By Colin Packham

 

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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media in Sydney, Australia, July 19, 2018. AAP/Joel Carrett/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday that Pope Francis must sack an Australian archbishop convicted of concealing child sex abuse.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049145-australian-pm-says-pope-must-sack-archbishop-convicted-of-concealing-child-sex-abuse/

 

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Thousands of Myanmar people could be living in Thailand with fake visas

 

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A major scandal is brewing that suggests that the issuing of fake visas for Thailand in neighboring Myanmar is widespread.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049147-thousands-of-myanmar-people-could-be-living-in-thailand-with-fake-visas/

 

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Rawai Mayor confirms 3 metre crocodile off Nai Harn beach

By  Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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Red flags have been put up on Nai Harn and Yanui Beaches to warn tourists of a crocodile in the water.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049138-‘crocodile-like’-creature-spotted-swimming-at-yanui-beach/?do=findComment&comment=13187833

 

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Call poll, improve rights to resume full ties, EU tells Thai officials

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

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Despite the junta leader’s recent visits to London and Paris, the European Union is still looking for Thailand to hold an election and to show increased respect for human rights before a full resumption of ties is possible, according to the chair of a European parliamentary sub-committee on human rights.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049156-call-poll-improve-rights-to-resume-full-ties-eu-tells-thai-officials/

 

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GSB ready to sue teachers over loan delinquency

By The Nation

 

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The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has told staff to proceed next month in filing lawsuits against teachers and other education personnel who have not acceded to measures for relaxing debt-repayment conditions introduced by the bank in May.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049157-gsb-ready-to-sue-teachers-over-loan-delinquency/

 

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Vocational school janitor found hanged in Chon Buri science lab

By The Nation

 

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A janitor of a Chon Buri vocational school in Muang district was found hanged in the science laboratory on Thursday morning, just two months after he started work there.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049160-vocational-school-janitor-found-hanged-in-chon-buri-science-lab/

 

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Foreign tourists top 20 million in first half of year

 

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BANGKOK, 19th July 2018 (NNT) - The number of foreign tourists reached 20 million in the first half of the year, an increase on the same period last year of 12%, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049167-foreign-tourists-top-20-million-in-first-half-of-year/

 

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Tourists warned not to enter caves in Nan during rainy season

 

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NAN, 19th July 2018 (NNT)-Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Santi Pawai has instructed local authorities to prevent any tourist from entering prohibited caves during the rainy season for their own safety. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049168-tourists-warned-not-to-enter-caves-in-nan-during-rainy-season/

 

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Britain has identified Russians suspected of Skripal nerve attack: Press Association

By Guy Faulconbridge

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - British police have identified several Russians who they believe were behind the nerve agent attack on former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, the Press Association reported on Thursday, citing a source close to the investigation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049169-britain-has-identified-russians-suspected-of-skripal-nerve-attack-press-association/

 

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FM to attend Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in US

 

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BANGKOK, 19 July 2018 (NNT) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs is to travel to Washington DC of the United States of America to attend the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049170-thai-fm-don-to-attend-ministerial-to-advance-religious-freedom-in-us/

 

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Chiang Mai Gets new CCTV Control Centre

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – The Chiang Mai Provincial Police have opened a new CCTV centre located in the Police Region 5 Bureau, Chiang Mai, connecting the CCTV cameras found all around Chiang Mai to one central location allowing police to act on incidents spotted by the cameras before a 191 call is made.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049177-chiang-mai-gets-new-cctv-control-centre/

 

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Belgium man, 39, dies in high speed Phuket motorbike crash

 

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Police and forensic officers inspect the scene of the accident on Viset Rd in Rawai. Photo: Screengrab via Chalong News

 

PHUKET:-- A 39-year-old Belgium man died this morning after he crashed his motorbike at high speed in Rawai.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049181-belgium-man-39-dies-in-high-speed-phuket-motorbike-crash/

 

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Storks, herons invade Uttaradit village, raising health concerns

By The Nation

 

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Residents of an Uttaradit village have called on provincial authorities to determine why thousands of Asian openbill storks and herons have been roosting among them for more than a month.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049182-storks-herons-invade-uttaradit-village-raising-health-concerns/

 

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Ekkamai bouncer takes down Suthep's rampaging nephew: witnesses

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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BANGKOK — Police on Thursday were investigating whether a nephew of former firebrand activist Suthep Thaugsuban whacked a taxi driver and his cab with a baseball bat after they were involved in a crash in a trendy Bangkok neighborhood.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049185-ekkamai-bouncer-takes-down-sutheps-rampaging-nephew-witnesses/

 

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Chuvit to be released this Saturday

 

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Chuvit Kamolvisit, an outspoken television show host and former leader of the now-defunct Rak Thailand Party, will be released on Saturday, July 21, after serving a one-month jail term at the Bangkok Remand Prison, Corrections Department director-general Pol Col Narat Sawetanan said today.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049187-chuvit-to-be-released-this-saturday/

 

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Charter Court accepts Don’s case for consideration

 

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The Constitutional Court has accepted the Election Commission’s proposal for it to rule whether Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai should be disqualified for the ministerial post in connection with his wife’s shareholdings in a company.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049188-charter-court-accepts-don’s-case-for-consideration/

 

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Godzilla 2's first-look teaser sees Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown encounter terrifying monster

BY JUSTIN HARP

 

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Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown makes a discovery that she is definitely not prepared for in a new teaser from Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049189-godzilla-2s-first-look-teaser-sees-stranger-things-millie-bobby-brown-encounter-terrifying-monster/

 

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Tom Jones cancels Stansted Park gig on medical grounds - hours before he's due on stage

By Lucy Needham

 

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Tom Jones left fans disappointed by cancelling his gig at Stanstead Park just hours before he was due to take the stage.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049190-tom-jones-cancels-stansted-park-gig-on-medical-grounds-hours-before-hes-due-on-stage/

 

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Renewed of canceled? Find out the fate of all your favorite shows

 

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It's that most nerve-wracking time of year, TV fans. Time for the networks to decide how much of their current lineups will receive new season pickups. Will your long-running fave find itself suddenly retired? And how about that new show you're digging? Will it make it out of its freshman year?

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049192-renewed-of-canceled-find-out-the-fate-of-all-your-favorite-shows/

 

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