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Ten pickup drivers charged for ‘hooning’ in Chalong

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The 10 drivers, including two women, presented themselves to Chalong Police Station yesterday (Jan 11). Image: Supplied
 

PHUKET: Ten pickup drivers, including two women, who caused an uproar on the streets of Chalong and online after late-night “hooning” disturbed local residents earlier this week have presented themselves to police to face a slew of charges for the public nuisance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020027-ten-pickup-drivers-charged-for-‘hooning’-in-chalong/

 

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Requirement removing unqualified office-holders is Constitutional: Ombudsman

By The Nation

 

Rakkecha Saechai

 

The Ombudsman on Friday decided against taking up a petition filed by Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn in hopes it would be forwarded to the Constitutional Court. The Ombudsman reasoned that the issue in dispute is not unconstitutional as claimed in the petition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020029-requirement-removing-unqualified-office-holders-is-constitutional-ombudsman/

 

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Phuket kids get early start to Children’s Day 2018 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Young schoolchildren and teachers in Phuket Town got an early start for Children’s Day this morning (Jan 12).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020030-phuket-kids-get-early-start-to-children’s-day-2018/

 

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Thai boy, 6, killed in southern California mudslides, his father and sister missing

By THE NATION

 

Los Angeles County urban search and rescue worker searches a pile of debris for victims of a mudslide on January 11, 2018 in Montecito, California. // AFP PHOTO

 

A SIX-YEAR-OLD Thai boy is confirmed to be among the latest fatalities from powerful mudslides in Southern California that have destroyed homes in a region already pummelled by massive wildfires.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020031-thai-boy-6-killed-in-southern-california-mudslides-his-father-and-sister-missing/

 

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Anti-Yingluck activists to face prosecutors

By The Nation

 

 

Prosecutors are set to call in leaders of the now defunct anti-Yingluck-government group, People’s Democratic Reform Committee to decide whether they would be indicted for sedition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020032-anti-yingluck-activists-to-face-prosecutors/

 

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Trump denies vulgar remarks about Haiti, African countries; condemnation mounts

By Doina Chiacu and James Oliphant

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facing strong condemnation at home and abroad, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday denied using the word "shithole" to describe Haiti and African countries, but kept up criticism of a Senate immigration plan that he said would force the United States to admit people from countries that "are doing badly."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020033-trump-denies-vulgar-remarks-about-haiti-african-countries-condemnation-mounts/

 

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Tunisia arrests another 150 including opposition leaders over unrest

By Tarek Amara

 

Riot policeman stands guard in Tebourba, Tunisia January 11, 2018. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

 

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian authorities arrested another 150 people including local opposition leaders on Friday, bringing the total detained close to 800 in response to demonstrations this week against price and tax rises.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020034-tunisia-arrests-another-150-including-opposition-leaders-over-unrest/

 

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Edgar Ray Killen, convicted in 'Mississippi Burning' killings, dead at 92

By Bill Trott

 

FILE PHOTO: Edgar Ray Killen (seated) smiles outside the Neshoba County Courthouse after a bond hearing of his manslaughter case in Philadelphia, Mississippi, August 12, 2005. REUTERS/Kyle Carter/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Edgar Ray Killen, the preacher and Ku Klux Klansman convicted and sent to prison more than 40 years after he plotted the 1964 slayings of three civil rights activists in the "Mississippi Burning" case, died on Thursday night at the age of 92, Mississippi correction officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020035-edgar-ray-killen-convicted-in-mississippi-burning-killings-dead-at-92/

 

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Vandals attack churches in Chile three days ahead of Pope visit

By Antonio De la Jara

 

Vandals in Santiago attacked four churches before dawn on Friday, just three days ahead of the Pope Francis's visit to Chile, police said. Nathan Frandino reports.

 

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Vandals in Santiago attacked four churches before dawn on Friday, throwing homemade bombs that caused minor damage and leaving notes threatening Pope Francis just three days ahead of the pontiff's visit to Chile next week, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020036-vandals-attack-churches-in-chile-three-days-ahead-of-pope-visit/

 

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Trump issues ultimatum to 'fix' Iran nuclear deal

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday gave the Iran nuclear deal a final reprieve but warned European allies and Congress they had to work with him to “fix the terrible flaws” of the pact or face U.S. withdrawal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020038-trump-issues-ultimatum-to-fix-iran-nuclear-deal/

 

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Suthichai an inspiration for generations of journalists

By KITTIPONG THAVEVONG 
THE NATION

 

 

MEDIA LEADER and respected veteran journalist Suthichai Yoon yesterday announced his retirement from the Nation Multimedia Group (NMG), which has grown into a multimedia giant after he co-founded a daily English newspaper 47 years ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020039-suthichai-an-inspiration-for-generations-of-journalists/

 

 

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Over 33 per cent of children are ‘disadvantaged’

By The Nation

 

 

MORE THAN one in three children in Thailand are in disadvantaged groups, Mental Health Department’s director-general, Dr Squadron-Leader Boonruang Triruangworawat said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020040-over-33-per-cent-of-children-are-‘disadvantaged’/

 

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Conscript held in detention for checkpoint shooting in Mae Suai district

 

 

Chiang Rai police are holding in detention a conscript who allegedly shot dead Sornchai Sathitrakdamrong at a road checkpoint in Mae Suai district on the night of Jan 2.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020042-conscript-held-in-detention-for-checkpoint-shooting-in-mae-suai-district/

 

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Ombudsman to revisit airports following complaints of high food and drink prices

 

 

The Office of Ombudsman will revisit Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi international airports to follow up on the Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) response to passengers’ complaint of high food and drink prices have ground.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020043-ombudsman-to-revisit-airports-following-complaints-of-high-food-and-drink-prices/

 

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Justice minister admits woman wrongly detained over scam

By The Nation

 

 

JUSTICE Minister Prachin Chanthong said the ministry’s Tak provincial office would provide legal assistance and compensation to Nicha Kiatthanapaiboon, whose ID card was stolen and used by an illegal call centre to open nine bank accounts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020044-justice-minister-admits-woman-wrongly-detained-over-scam/

 

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Doubts over the identity of killing suspect

By SURIYA PATATHAYO 
PATHINYA SRISUPAMART 
THE NATION 

 

Private Wichai Jampa

 

LAWYER QUESTIONS WHETHER SOLDIER BLAMED FOR SHOOTING IS REAL CULPRIT

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020045-doubts-over-the-identity-of-killing-suspect/

 

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School pleads for help from intruding wild elephants

 

 

The management of a school in Tha Takiap district of Chachoengsao has called on authorities concerned to come to their rescue from wild elephants which, they said, might harm both students and teachers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020046-school-pleads-for-help-from-intruding-wild-elephants/

 

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Woman baring her buttock to showcase whitening product to face legal actions

 

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take legal actions against a woman who posted her image in her Facebook page baring her buttock to show off the effects of her skin whitening products.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020047-woman-baring-her-buttock-to-showcase-whitening-product-to-face-legal-actions/

 

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Massage parlour raid hits human trafficking

By Khanathit Srihirundaj 
The Nation

 

Masseuses try to hide their identities after a raid at Victoria’s massage parlour yesterday, where many young women from neighbouring countries were working.

 

97 female workers from neighbouring countries found forced into sex trade.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020048-massage-parlour-raid-hits-human-trafficking/

 

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The weekend of bright ideas

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul 
THE NATION

 

The Chakrabongse Villas are one of three venues hosting this year’s Bangkok Edge and anyone with a “chill pass” can join a tour of the historic residence built in 1908.

 

Writers, singers and ecologists are assembling for the second Bangkok Edge, a festival of inspiration

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020049-the-weekend-of-bright-ideas/

 

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"Most hated German in Thailand" feathers his love nest in the Gambia

 

Image: Facebook Benjamin Holst

 

The man given the moniker of "The Most Hated German in Thailand" is now moving into a love nest with his new bride in Africa.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020050-most-hated-german-in-thailand-feathers-his-love-nest-in-the-gambia/

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German tourist reports theft in his "unterhose" after swim on Pattaya beach!

 

Image: Daily News

 

An old German tourist arrived at Pattaya police station to report a theft clad only in his one piece.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020053-german-tourist-reports-theft-in-his-unterhose-after-swim-on-pattaya-beach/

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"I swear - my hand had a life of it's own" - lady boy thief tells Pattaya cops after Iranian phone theft

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai media reported that a Pattaya lady boy came up with a novel excuse after being caught thieving on Beach Road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020055-i-swear-my-hand-had-a-life-of-its-own-lady-boy-thief-tells-pattaya-cops-after-iranian-phone-theft/

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Police hunt military guard at Prawit's house after abduction and extortion of Indian at gunpoint

 

Image: Daily News

 

Police are hunting for a soldier who sources said had the duty of protecting the Minburi house of Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020056-police-hunt-military-guard-at-prawits-house-after-abduction-and-extortion-of-indian-at-gunpoint/

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Son comes home to find both parents shot dead

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A Bangkok man returned home after work to the family house in Bang Khun Thian last night to find his father and mother both dead from gunshot wounds.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020057-son-comes-home-to-find-both-parents-shot-dead/

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Monk out shopping for 'expensive foreign sausage" draws criticism

 

Image: Sanook

 

Pictures of a monk out shopping for expensive imported products caused Thais online to wonder about the appropriateness of holy men in robes going out to supermarkets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020058-monk-out-shopping-for-expensive-foreign-sausage-draws-criticism/

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Call center crackdown: "Big Joke" says check police summonses to ensure they are real

 

Image: INN

 

Surachet Hakpal - the deputy tourist police commissioner tasked with ending the activities of call center gangs - has urged the public to be cautious when receiving police summonses.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020059-call-center-crackdown-big-joke-says-check-police-summonses-to-ensure-they-are-real/

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Video: Central drama begs question about right to protect parking space!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A video from dash cam was posted on Facebook that recorded a conversation between two women in the parking lot of Central Lat Prao in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020061-video-central-drama-begs-question-about-right-to-protect-parking-space/

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Video re-enactment: Chiang Mai baht bus thief stole 200,000 yen from elderly Japanese woman at knifepoint

 

Image: TV news

 

Police in Chiang Mai took a 33 year old red song thaew driver on a re-enactment yesterday after he was arrested for stealing from a 75 year old Japanese female tourist at knife point.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1020060-video-re-enactment-chiang-mai-baht-bus-thief-stole-200000-yen-from-elderly-japanese-woman-at-knifepoint/