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Airport queues: Immigration chief at Bangkok airport, meeting planned for Thursday

 

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Picture: Naew Na

 

Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang paid a visit to Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday after widespread complaints about slow lines at immigration desks. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118484-airport-queues-immigration-chief-at-bangkok-airport-meeting-planned-for-thursday/

 

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Jealous wife pours gasoline on husband at karaoke lounge and sets him on fire

 

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Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a jealous wife walked calmly into a karaoke lounge in southern Thailand and poured gasoline over her husband who was with drinking with his friends. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118486-jealous-wife-pours-gasoline-on-husband-at-karaoke-lounge-and-sets-him-on-fire/

 

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Oath debate may be postponed to next month: deputy speaker

By The Nation

 

 

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A debate in which the opposition parties plan to grill the prime minister for failing to complete the oath of office with the Cabinet as required by the charter may not be held within this month, a deputy House speaker said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118487-oath-debate-may-be-postponed-to-next-month-deputy-speaker/

 

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China's State Council calls for Shenzhen integration with Hong Kong, Macau

 

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Chinese paramilitary vehicles are parked at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen near the border with Hong Kong, China August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Martin Pollard

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's State Council has called for greater development of the southern city of Shenzhen and the integration of its culture and economy with neighbouring Hong Kong and Macau.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118490-chinas-state-council-calls-for-shenzhen-integration-with-hong-kong-macau/

 

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Father turns gun on himself after killing son, 3, injuring toddler

By The Nation

 

 

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A father allegedly shot two of his toddlers sons, killing the elder boy aged 3 and severely injuring a boy under 2, before turning his gun on himself in Chiang Mai province on Sunday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118495-chiang-mai-father-turns-gun-on-himself-after-killing-son-3-injuring-toddler/

 

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A trip to Samui for just Bt4,000

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok Airways has announced it will be offering some truly amazing promotional fares at both he 25th Thai International Travel Fair taking place from August 22 to 25 August at Challenger Hall 2, Impact Muang Thong Thani and the 52nd Thai Tiew Thai Travel Fair, which will be held from August 29 to September 1 at BITEC, Bangna.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118498-a-trip-to-samui-for-just-bt4000/

 

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Prayut makes drought inspection trip to Surin, Buri Ram

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha left on a 7am military plane to the Buri Ram airport on Monday morning to gather first-hand information on the drought in Buri Ram and Surin provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118499-prayut-makes-drought-inspection-trip-to-surin-buri-ram/

 

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Compensation for each of the 11 Lao migrants killed in van crash to be paid

 

By The Nation

 

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Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn

 

The families of each of 11 Lao migrants killed in a chartered van crash in Sa Kaew early Sunday morning will receive at least Bt700,000 compensation from insurance companies, a senior official said Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118502-compensation-for-each-of-the-11-lao-migrants-killed-in-van-crash-to-be-paid/

 

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Future Forward leaning toward a by-election over its absent Nakhon Pathom MP 

By The Nation

 

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The Future Forward Party may have its female MP in Nakhon Pathom’s Constituency 5 resign to pave the way for a by-election, as she was injured in a road accident and has not yet reported for work.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118508-future-forward-leaning-toward-a-by-election-over-its-absent-nakhon-pathom-mp/

 

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THAI struggling with huge debt, executives asked to take voluntarily pay cut

 

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(Photo) Thaiairways.com

 

Thai Airways International, the national flag carrier, appears to be in a deep financial crisis and may have to delay debt repayments or seek new loans.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118510-thai-struggling-with-huge-debt-executives-asked-to-take-voluntarily-pay-cut/

 

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Video: Shocking violence sees biker pull a knife and knock out taxi driver

 

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Picture: Daily News

 

Dash cam footage from a Bangkok cab showed an altercation between a man on a Kawasaki KSR and a 53 year old taxi driver. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118516-video-shocking-violence-sees-biker-pull-a-knife-and-knock-out-taxi-driver/

 

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Chinese man arrested for alleged 20 million baht cosmetics delivery fraud

 

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Thai caption: He took a customer's goods to sell, then shut down his company and fled

 

Crime Suppression Division police arrested a 42 year old Chinese man called Wang at a business premises in Ratchada Phisek Road, Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118520-chinese-man-arrested-for-alleged-20-million-baht-cosmetics-delivery-fraud/

 

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Bad Guys Out! Immigration chief outlines latest busts of foreigners

 

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Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported on the latest arrests of foreigners acting illegally in Thailand. This is under the command of immigration chief Pol Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118536-bad-guys-out-immigration-chief-outlines-latest-busts-of-foreigners/

 

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Video: Drama at Bang Saen beach - nine year old girl saved from drowning

 

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Thai caption: Helping a drowning child

 

Thai good Samaritans helped to save a girl who got into difficulties in the sea off Bang Saen beach in Chonburi on Saturday evening. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118539-video-drama-at-bang-saen-beach-nine-year-old-girl-saved-from-drowning/

 

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Authorities learn identities of 21 suspects involved in fatal Pattani attack

By The Nation

 

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Somnuek Promkhiew

 

The authorities have issued arrest warrants for 21 suspected insurgents involved in the fatal attack against a security checkpoint in Pattani last month and have arrested five of them, they announced on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118542-authorities-learn-identities-of-21-suspects-involved-in-fatal-pattani-attack/

 

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Mariam being prepared for museum display to aid conservation

By The Nation

 

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The body of orphaned baby dugong Mariam has been sent to Bangkok for taxidermy prior to being put on display at the Phuket Aquarium, so that the public can learn about the conservation of rare wildlife conservation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118545-mariam-being-prepared-for-museum-display-to-aid-conservation/

 

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Thai shoppers refused 1.5 bn plastic bags over past year

By The Nation

 

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The Pollution Control Department reported that the government’s waste-management policy has successfully reduced the use of 1.5 billion plastic bags since August 17 last year, and that the department aims to eliminate seven types of plastic by 2022.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118547-thai-shoppers-refused-15-bn-plastic-bags-over-past-year/

 

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Thai central bank to cut 2019 growth forecast again - government

 

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FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank will lower its 2019 economic growth forecast of 3.3% as growth slows amid rising global trade protectionism, the governor said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118550-thai-central-bank-to-cut-2019-growth-forecast-again-government/

 

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Justice Ministry eyes prison reform

By THE NATION

 

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The Justice Ministry is working on many projects aimed at easing overpopulation at prisons, such as the use of electronic-monitoring devices and extending suspended sentences from three years to five years. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118565-justice-ministry-eyes-prison-reform/

 

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Recall UK parliament to tackle Brexit crisis, opposition Labour Party says

By William James

 

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Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home in London, Britain August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s parliament needs to be recalled immediately to discuss Brexit, the opposition Labour Party’s finance spokesman John McDonnell said on Monday, after leaked official documents forecast possible food, fuel, and medicine shortages.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118566-recall-uk-parliament-to-tackle-brexit-crisis-opposition-labour-party-says/

 

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Britain's Prince Andrew denies any involvement in Epstein sex scandal

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Andrew rejected any suggestion that he participated in the alleged sex crimes which U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was accused of, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118568-britains-prince-andrew-denies-any-involvement-in-epstein-sex-scandal/

 

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GDP to fall to below 3 per cent, TMB Analytics confirms

By The Nation

 

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Naris

 

TMB Analytics has revised the country’s GDP downwards from 3 per cent to 2.7 per cent following a higher than expected drop in the economy in the first half of this year, Analytics’ head Naris Sathapholdeja said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118569-gdp-to-fall-to-below-3-per-cent-tmb-analytics-confirms/

 

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Mariam’s death inspires Satun locals to keep their sea clean

By Charoon Thongnual

 

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Though it is a bit too late, fishermen and volunteers living off the estuaries near Satun’s Lagun district have launched a garbage-collecting campaign in coastal areas near Libong Island, where baby dugong Mariam was rescued, nurtured and died from consuming plastic. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118570-mariam’s-death-inspires-satun-locals-to-keep-their-sea-clean/

 

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New economic stimulation plan discussed

By The Nation

 

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Uttama Savanayana

 

Talking about the new economic stimulation plan that includes drought relief measures and agricultural financial support, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said on Monday that the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) would apply the relief measures around the end of August.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118573-new-economic-stimulation-plan-discussed/

 

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EU says ready for no-deal Brexit, 'British would be the biggest losers'

 

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FILE PHOTO: A flag of the European Union is pictured outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain July 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday that the EU was ready for a no-deal Brexit and that Britain would suffer most under such a scenario.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118574-eu-says-ready-for-no-deal-brexit-british-would-be-the-biggest-losers/

 

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Killers Anonymous: Has the Hollywood hitman had its day?

By Steve Rose

 

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Taking the hit... Killer Anonymous; John Wick; Polar. Composite: Allstar/Posterity Pictures; Everett Collection/Rex; Jasper Savage/Netflix/Allstar

 

The central gimmick of new movie Killers Anonymous is an AA-style support group where various underworld assassins come to “share”.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118577-killers-anonymous-has-the-hollywood-hitman-had-its-day/

 

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He-Man: Clerks director Kevin Smith to revive 80s series for Netflix

 

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Dolph Lundgren starred as He-Man while Kevin Smith says he is a long-time fan / GETTY IMAGES

 

By the power of Grayskull! Clerks filmmaker Kevin Smith is teaming up with Netflix to revive the He-Man and Masters of the Universe series.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118579-he-man-clerks-director-kevin-smith-to-revive-80s-series-for-netflix/

 

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Marries Long-Time Girlfriend Lauren Hashian In Hawaii

By TOM WOOD

 

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has announced that he has married his long-time girlfriend Lauren Hashian in a secret ceremony in Hawaii.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118581-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-marries-long-time-girlfriend-lauren-hashian-in-hawaii/

 

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THAI urged to cut purchase of new aircraft to 25

By THE NATION

 

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Deputy Transport Minister Thavorn Senniam has called on Thai Airways International (THAI) to reconsider its request to purchase 38 aircraft, saying 25 is a more reasonable number. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118588-thai-urged-to-cut-purchase-of-new-aircraft-to-25/

 

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