Month: October 2017

People facing Spanish security forces in Barcelona

News

October 2, 2017December 6, 2023

Violence Is Not the Answer: World Leaders React to Madrid Tactics in Catalonia

Following Sunday’s chaos in Catalonia in which at least 840 people have been injured – some seriously – after Spanish government security forces used indiscriminate violence against peaceful referendum voters, many world leaders have strongly condemned Madrid’s actions. Many senior EU politicians, including the European parliament lawmakers, as well as a prominent human watchdog have […]

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Bangkok

October 2, 2017

Australian steals Thai woman’s bag at Suvarnabhumi departures

An Australian man who is a frequent visitor to Thailand was arrested at the airport after he took a Thai woman’s bag and disappeared with it into the handicapped toilets. The woman had left her bag outside the ladies on the fourth floor near exit 7 while she went in. But (name removed), 54, saw […]

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News

October 2, 2017December 6, 2023

Three Dead, Two Injured after Shooting in Kansas College Town

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gunfire erupted early Sunday in a popular downtown area of a Kansas college town, leaving three people dead and two wounded, police said. The shooting happened around 1:45am not far from police headquarters in Lawrence, in an area crowded with people from concerts, bars and events at the nearby University of Kansas, […]

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News

October 2, 2017December 6, 2023

Daesh Claims Responsibility for Las Vegas Mass Shooting – Reports

According to reports, Daesh terror group claimed responsibility for Las Vegas shooting attack. The US is investigating this report, however, so far are not able to confirm it. The Daesh terrorist group (banned in Russia) claimed responsibility for the deadly Las Vegas shooting that claimed more than 50 lives, media reported on Monday. The shooter, […]

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Bangkok

October 2, 2017

Volunteers join forces to clean up Rattanakosin Island

BANGKOK, 2 October 2017 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has despatched volunteers to clean up Rattanakosin Island in tribute to HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. More than 1,500 participants, including palace officials, military and police officers as well as members of the general public have joined forces to give a facelift to […]

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Phuket

October 2, 2017

Motorbike bridge crash sends Ukrainian flying into Phuket canal

PHUKET: A 55-year-old Ukrainian man escaped serious after his motorbike struck a bridge, sending him plunging four metres below into a small canal in Kathu last night (Oct 1). Kusoldharm rescue workers were informed of the accident, near the remains of the Phuket Floating Market, at 7pm. Full story: thephuketnews.com Eakkapop Thongtub The Phuket News

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Mike Sopping Mall at the Beach Road in Pattaya city

Pattaya

October 2, 2017

Thai chef attacks foreign owner in Pattaya Soi 7

A former Thai chef at the popular Mexican restaurant, Tequila Reef, in Pattaya Soi 7 has attacked the boss after a heated argument. At around 10pm on September 30th, Police were called down to Soi 7 in Pattaya, to the Tequila Reef restaurant in particular, where an attack had taken place. Full story: Pattaya One […]

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Isan

October 2, 2017

Two Buri Ram men killed as bike hits parked truck

Two men were killed when their motorcycle crashed into a parked truck in Muang Buri Ram early on Monday. Police identified the dead as Nattapong Sameddee, 24 and Thongchai Jianram, 24. Full story: The Nation By The Nation

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