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Swedish tourist seeks police help over Bt100,000 gone from bank account

By The Nation

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Swedish tourist filed a complaint with a Pattaya police station on Friday, after someone stole Bt99,900 from his bank account, leaving just Bt1.38 left.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027344-swedish-tourist-seeks-pattaya-police-help-over-bt100000-gone-from-bank-account/

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Police question Premchai, story matches 70-80% of evidence, says senior officer

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

Photo from: Thai PBS

 

Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta and his three companions, who have been charged will illegally hunting in Kanchanaburi’s Thung Yai Naresuan Sanctuary, met with police investigators at the Thong Pha Phum Police Station at noon on Friday noon, ahead of the March 5 date in their third summons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027337-black-panther-case-premchai-just-turned-himself-in/?do=findComment&comment=12761190

 

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First day’s registration sees 40 parties step forward

By The Nation

 

 

About 40 new political parties registered their names and logos with the Election Commission (EC) on Friday morning, the first day for party registration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027298-up-to-30-groups-apply-to-be-political-parties-on-first-day-of-registration/?do=findComment&comment=12761225

 

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New parties backing Prayut for PM begin registering, but no pro-democracy parties seen in crowd

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

 

The Election Commission offices became lively on Friday morning as a crowd lined up to pre-register their new political parties, including some organisations already declaring clear stances in support of PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha keeping his job after the next election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027346-new-parties-backing-prayut-for-pm-begin-registering-but-no-pro-democracy-parties-seen-in-crowd/

 

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Swiss paedophile in Thailand jailed for 16 years

 

A Swiss man accused of abusing more than 80 children in Thailand for over a decade has been fined and sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Swiss court. He will also be forced to undergo psychotherapy. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027347-swiss-paedophile-in-thailand-jailed-for-16-years/

 

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Danish tourist falls to death from Pattaya condo room

By The Nation

 

 

A Danish tourist fell to death from his room on the 34th of a Pattaya condominium on Friday morning, leaving a suicide note in the room.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027348-danish-tourist-falls-to-death-from-pattaya-condo-room/

 

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Lawyer denies teacher confessed in charge over Bt30 million lottery win

By Kesinee Tangkhieo 
The Nation

 

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The lawyer for both a teacher arrested over allegations that he falsely claiming Bt30 million in lotto winnings, and his prime witness in staking the claim, has denied that the teacher told police he was guilty while in custody.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027350-lawyer-denies-teacher-confessed-in-charge-over-bt30-million-lottery-win/

 

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Thai Vietjet adds Bt259 Bangkok-Krabi flights

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Thai Vietjet will on April 5 begin flying directly between Krabi and Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok for Bt259, including taxes, surcharges and payment fee.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027353-thai-vietjet-adds-bt259-bangkok-krabi-flights/

 

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Phuket Governor pushes for improvements at stray dog shelter

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong called for donations of dog food as well as money to help improve conditions at the dog shelter. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered improvements to the landscape at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang and that a wastewater-treatment system be installed at the facility.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027354-phuket-governor-pushes-for-improvements-at-stray-dog-shelter/

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Nong Khai man arrested while picking marijuana parcel

By The Nation

 

 

A man was arrested at a Nong Khai post office when he turned up to pick up a parcel containing 500 grams of marijuana.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027355-nong-khai-man-arrested-while-picking-marijuana-parcel/

 

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Family Refuse to Post Bail for Murdered Minibus Driver’s Wife for ‘Her Own Safety’

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The wife of a man who was brutally murdered next to his minivan who pleaded guilty to planning the murder of her husband with her secret boyfriend, is to remain incarcerated after her family refused to pay her bail.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027365-family-refuse-to-post-bail-for-murdered-minibus-driver’s-wife-for-‘her-own-safety’/

 

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Phuket airport cleaner rewarded after returning wallet containing over B500k in cash

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PHUKET:-- The Director of Phuket International Airport Petch Chancharoen today (Mar 2) rewarded an airport toilet cleaner who returned a wallet containing over B500,000 in cash and cards that she found and returned to the rightful owner earlier this week.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027366-phuket-airport-cleaner-rewarded-after-returning-wallet-containing-over-b500k-in-cash/

 

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Teacher in alleged lottery scam released on bail

By The Nation

 

 

A teacher and a lottery vendor who allegedly lied to claim Bt30 million in lottery winnings were released on bail on Friday. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027367-teacher-in-alleged-lottery-scam-released-on-bail/

 

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‘Runaway bride’ agrees to pay damages to one of 13 allegedly

By ANAN WICHITPRACHA, 
PONGSATHAT RUJIPHUTTANYAPHAT 
THE NATION

 

 

THE REAL-LIFE “runaway bride” Jariyaporn “Nammon” Buayai, who allegedly duped at least 13 men into marrying her one-by-one and then fled with their dowries and wedding gifts, has agreed to pay damages to one of her ex-husbands, he said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027368-‘runaway-bride’-agrees-to-pay-damages-to-one-of-13-allegedly/

 

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Jake Bugg To Play Bangkok's Scala Theater

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Jake Bugg / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Following word that Sam Smith is coming to town, music fans have another English talent to look forward to performing Bangkok in May.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027369-jake-bugg-to-play-bangkoks-scala-theater/

 

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Forget the iPhone X and Galaxy S9 – the future of smartphones is already here

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

With the launch of the iPhone X and the recent Galaxy S9, you would believe these to be at the forefront of modern-day technology, yet it appears a new phone has now become the future of smartphones.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/forget-iphone-x-galaxy-s9-future-smartphones-already/27532/

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Australian Ambassador visits Phuket to present B740,000 grant to Baan Koh Siray School

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- Australian Ambassador to Thailand Paul Robilliard visited Phuket today (Mar 2) to present a grant of B740,000 to Baan Koh Siray School to help improve sanitation and provide potable water for its students.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027374-australian-ambassador-visits-phuket-to-present-b740000-grant-to-baan-koh-siray-school/

 

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Krabi Airport’s runway cracked

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A passenger using Facebook account, Atipoj Srisukhon, posted a picture of a cracked runway at Krabi International Airport, expressing the concern about the safety today (March 2). The damage is several metres wide but is limited to the extreme ends of the runway at both ends.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027376-krabi-airport’s-runway-cracked/

 

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108 turtle eggs found on Lek Beach, Similan

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Chief of Mu Ko Similan National Park in Kura Buri District, Phang Nga, has revealed today (March 2) that the national park officers found the tracks of turtles from the water to the beach area. After tracking down the path, the team found 108 turtle eggs buried under the sand.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027377-108-turtle-eggs-found-on-lek-beach-similan/

 

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