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Thai netizens wowed as Frenchman washes mum and dad's feet, ordained into monkhood

 

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Forty five thousand people shared a post of a French man being ordained into the monkhood at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029929-thai-netizens-wowed-as-frenchman-washes-mum-and-dads-feet-ordained-into-monkhood/

 

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Panel to issue Prawit watch probe update to NACC

By The Nation

 

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Deputy Prime Minsiter General Prawit Wongsuwan

 

The anti-corruption panel investigating the luxury watch scandal involving Deputy Prime Minsiter General Prawit Wongsuwan will submit the results of its preliminary inquiry to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) next week. This follows a letter of clarification submitted to the panel by the general.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029931-panel-to-issue-prawit-watch-probe-update-to-nacc/

 

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Buddhism As National Religion Would Fuel Extremism: Scholar, Author

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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A banner opposing construction of mosques in Bueng Kan province's Phon Charoen district posted to a Thai Facebook page that is a clearinghouse of anti-Muslim sentiments. Photo: No Mosques in Bueng Kan / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A Buddhist scholar and foreign correspondent both warn in recent books of the rising specter of Buddhist nationalism in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029932-buddhism-as-national-religion-would-fuel-extremism-scholar-author/

 

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Alcohol ban in Phuket this weekend for local election day

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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A bill poster for Suwan Songkhun, a candidate for the Moo1 Chalong Phu Yai Baan (village chief) election this Sunday (Mar 25). Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: For the first time since May 2014, an alcohol ban will be in force in Phuket this weekend as required under laws governing elections as the residents of Moo 1 (“Village 1”) in Chalong vote for a new Phu Yai Baan (“Village headman”).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029934-alcohol-ban-in-phuket-this-weekend-for-local-election-day/

 

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Premchai poaching probe to consider ‘new angles’

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

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The investigation team into the allegations against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta for illegal poaching in a wildlife sanctuary will dig deeper, as prosecutors say they have found important “new angles” that will make their case firmer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029936-premchai-poaching-probe-to-consider-‘new-angles’/

 

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PM urged to allow elections for Social Security Office board

By Jakrawan Salaytoo 
The Nation

 

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The Social Security Network for Working People has urged Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow an election for representatives of employers and social security recipients to the board of the new Social Security Office (SSO).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029937-pm-prayut-urged-to-allow-elections-for-social-security-office-board/ 

 

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Phuket’s Soi Dog speaks out on rabies: Genuine outbreak or misinformed panic?

Soi Dog Foundation

 

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At Soi Dog, operations have been driven for the past 15 years by a concept called CNVR (Capture, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release). Photo; Soi Dog Foundation

 

PHUKET:-- Over the past few weeks, rabies has dominated social media in Thailand. The debate has been covered – and in some cases inflamed – by the traditional print and broadcast media across the country.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029951-phuket’s-soi-dog-speaks-out-on-rabies-genuine-outbreak-or-misinformed-panic/

 

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Voice TV’s Tonight Thailand programme off the air for 15 days

 

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has ordered the Tonight Thailand programme of Voice TV to be off the air for 15 days effectively starting today (Tuesday) until April 3, citing the presentation of a programme of being provocative, incitement of conflict and division and causing public confusion.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029952-voice-tv’s-tonight-thailand-programme-off-the-air-for-15-days/

 

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Premchai’s wife charged with having two pairs of African elephant tusks

By Kanathit Srihirandej 
The Nation

 

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The wife of embattled construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta was on Tuesday charged with having two pairs of African elephant tusks without a permit.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029957-premchai’s-wife-charged-with-having-two-pairs-of-african-elephant-tusks/

 

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Bangkok Metro Tap Water Safe To Drink: Scientists

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Karakade (Bella Campen) tests out her water filter in episode 7 of "Bupphesaniwat."

 

BANGKOK — Karakade orders a clay funnel from the Chinese blacksmith, then fills up the apparatus with linen, charcoal, sand and rocks before instructing a manservant to pour in dirty khlong water.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029959-bangkok-metro-tap-water-safe-to-drink-scientists/

 

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Future Forward to contest all 350 constituencies at election: Thanathorn

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

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Thanathorn during the official launch of his Future Forward party.

 

Political novice Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit has proclaimed that his young-blood party, Future Forward, will field candidates in all 350 constituencies across the country at the general election, being ready to fully penetrate Thai politics.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029961-future-forward-to-contest-all-350-constituencies-at-election-thanathorn/

 

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