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Labour officials to ensure new minimum wage being paid

By The Nation

 

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Department of Labour Protection and Welfare chief Anantachai Utaipatanacheep.

 

The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare will conduct random checks to ensure that businesses are paying the minimum wage, which increased effective April 1.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032006-labour-officials-to-ensure-new-minimum-wage-being-paid/

 

 

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Man arrested after throwing grenade at police

By The Nation

 

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A drug suspect threw a grenade at pursuing police after he sped his pickup truck through a road checkpoint in Chumphon’s Tha Sae district on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032008-man-arrested-after-throwing-grenade-at-police-in-chumphon/

 

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Thailand makes one of its 'largest ever' crystal methamphetamine busts

 

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Thailand police shows one of its largest crystal methamphetamine busts during a news conference in Bangkok, Thailand April 3, 2018. REUTERS/Panu Wongcha-um

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has made one of its largest crystal methamphetamine busts, seizing 700 million baht (£15.9 million) worth of the drug, police said on Tuesday, as the United Nations warned Southeast Asia was being flooded with illegal drugs from the "Golden Triangle" region.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032009-thailand-makes-one-of-its-largest-ever-crystal-methamphetamine-busts/

 

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Pickup truck falls into construction hole in Surat Thani

By The Nation

 

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A woman who drove her pickup truck into a construction hole on a road in Surat Thani on Monday night said there was no sign to alert her to the danger.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032010-pickup-truck-falls-into-construction-hole-in-surat-thani/

 

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Huge cache of drugs seized in Mekong River

By Thai PBS

 

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The Royal Thai Navy’s Mekong Riverine Unit and police seized a huge cache of methamphetamine pills and Ice during their patrol in Wiang Kaen district of Chiang Rai province on Monday night (April 2).

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032012-huge-cache-of-drugs-seized-in-mekong-river/

 

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VIDEO: The reality of hailing a taxi in Bangkok on a rainy night

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

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Late last night, when Bangkok suffered from heavy rain and flooding, some people who tried to get home amid the summer storm found it took even more effort than usual to catch a taxi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032014-video-the-reality-of-hailing-a-taxi-in-bangkok-on-a-rainy-night/

 

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Phuket launches Pracharat Market at historical park

The Phuket News

 

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Gov Norraphat officially opened the market on Saturday (Mar 31), joined by Phuket Vice Governor Thawornwat Kongkaew, Phuket Provincial

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong officially declared the Pracharat Market at the Phuket Historical Park in Thalang open over the weekend, marking the beginning or a new era for the renowned site of the annual Heroines Festival each year.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032016-phuket-launches-pracharat-market-at-historical-park/

 

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From Thai Jail, Sex Coaches Say They Want to Trade U.S.-Russia Secrets for Safety

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK

 

PATTAYA, Thailand — A pair of self-described sex instructors from Belarus have been stuck in a Thai detention center for weeks. They say that they have evidence demonstrating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign in the United States, and that they have offered it to the F.B.I. in exchange for a guarantee of their safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032017-from-thai-jail-sex-coaches-say-they-want-to-trade-us-russia-secrets-for-safety/

 

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Thai junta to release new ‘unity mascot’ inspired by BNK48 idol girl group

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

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After the military government’s mascot for unity, “Nong Kiewkoi,” was ridiculed for looking low-budget and absolutely terrifying near the end of last year, today the junta released the first sneak peek at the mascot’s brand new look.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032019-thai-junta-to-release-new-‘unity-mascot’-inspired-by-bnk48-idol-girl-group/

 

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Social Media-Savvy Motosai Shares English Skills With Sisaket Seniors

By Thabo Thusi, Editorial Intern

 

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Dejchat Phuanket takes a selfie with the adult students he’s sharing his knowledge of English with in his hometown in Sisaket province. Photo: Dejchat Phuangket / Courtesy

 

BANGKOK — Dejchat “John” Phuangket is an unlikely celebrity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032021-social-media-savvy-motosai-shares-english-skills-with-sisaket-seniors/

 

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Junta critics ‘weeded out’, says journalist who quit TV job

By The Nation

 

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Veteran journalist Vanchai Tantivitayapitak posted on Facebook on Monday that the ruling junta has a “report card” for each and every critic who is influential on social media, and will pay them a visit after a certain limit was reached.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032024-junta-critics-‘weeded-out’-says-journalist-who-quit-tv-job/

 

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NLA refers MP election bill to Constitution Court

By The Nation

 

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NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai

 

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) submitted the MP election bill to the Constitution Court on Tuesday for it to decide whether the legislation is constitutional.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032025-nla-refers-mp-election-bill-to-constitution-court/

 

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PACC proposes ministry punish 96 officials over irregularities at protection centres for destitute

By The Nation

 

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PACC secretary-general Korntip Daroj

 

The Public Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) on Tuesday proposed that the Social Development and Human Security Ministry should punish 96 state officials allegedly involved in irregularities found at dozens of scandal-tainted provincial protection centres for the destitute.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032027-pacc-proposes-ministry-punish-96-officials-over-irregularities-at-protection-centres-for-destitute/

 

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Malaysia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees, more perilous sea journeys expected

By By A. Ananthalakshmi and Joseph Sipalan

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia intercepted a boat carrying 56 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar off its northern island of Langkawi on Tuesday and will allow them to enter on humanitarian grounds, with rights groups expecting further such perilous journeys by sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031918-un-voices-concern-after-thai-authorities-force-rohingya-back-to-sea/?do=findComment&comment=12858463

 

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Chiang Mai Governor and 25 Chief Officers Discuss Smoke Pollution Sollutions

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – Governor Pawin Chamniprasart, along with Vice Governor Puttipong Sirimart, held a video conference meeting with 25 district chief officers and other related authorities to report on the progress being made to combat smoke pollution, and discuss solutions to the burning taking place during the 51-day burning ban.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032040-chiang-mai-governor-and-25-chief-officers-discuss-smoke-pollution-sollutions/

 

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Bit of Bitcoin: Thailand’s plan to tax cryptocurrencies

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

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Taxation is no joke in Thailand, with imported goods carrying a 30 percent import duty and packages regularly stopped at the border to pay tariffs as well.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032043-bit-of-bitcoin-thailand’s-plan-to-tax-cryptocurrencies/

 

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Shinawatra siblings ‘should be ashamed’, says Prayut

By The Nation 

 

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Thaksin and Yingluck in Tokyo last week.

 

Former government leaders Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra should feel ashamed for appearing in public even though they are lawbreakers, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032044-shinawatra-siblings-‘should-be-ashamed’-says-prayut/

 

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Bad news for anyone who has a Samsung Galaxy S6

BY STAFF WRITER

 

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Any remaining Samsung Galaxy S6 owners are in for a shock as the Korean tech giant ceases support for the whole range of S6 devices, from the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge Plus to the Galaxy S6 Active.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-drops-support-galaxy-s6/28104/

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Worried about Facebook? Wait until you see all the things Google knows about you

BY STAFF WRITER

 

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Facebook has hit the headlines in recent weeks over the way it handles the private data of its 2 billion users.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/worried-facebook-wait-see-things-google-knows/28108/

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"Dark skinned Westerner" drowns in Bangkok's Klong Saen Saeb - why remains a mystery

 

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Mystery surrounds the identity and death of a westerner who drowned in the Saen Saeb Klong in central Bangkok on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032052-dark-skinned-westerner-drowns-in-bangkoks-klong-saen-saeb-why-remains-a-mystery/

 

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Video: Bus station employee arrested for pointing air rifle at pregnant woman in Chiang Mai road rage

 

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Police in Chiang Mai have arrested a 31 year old bus station employee after he pointed an air rifle at a heavily pregnant woman in a car who was turning at a busy downtown intersection. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032053-video-bus-station-employee-arrested-for-pointing-air-rifle-at-pregnant-woman-in-chiang-mai-road-rage/

 

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Mother and daughter die in car after "not wanting to impose" on relatives

 

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Nakorn Sri Thammarat Muang district police were called after a 34 year old Koh Samui woman and her 14 year old daughter were found dead in a car in a coconut orchard.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032055-mother-and-daughter-die-in-car-after-not-wanting-to-impose-on-relatives/

 

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Phuket’s ‘Smart Bus’ service rolls into action

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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PHUKET:-- The Phuket Smart Bus started rolling from Phuket International Airport on Sunday (April 1), marking the end of the service’s extended trial period and becoming the first public bus service in action along the island’s west coast.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032057-phuket’s-‘smart-bus’-service-rolls-into-action/

 

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Details of Patong Songkran festivities announced

The Phuket News

 

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Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup announced details of Patong's Songkran celebrations. Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET:-- Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup today (Apr 3) announced details for this year’s Songkran celebrations in Patong which will be held at Bangla Park on Apr 11-13.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032060-details-of-patong-songkran-festivities-announced/

 

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Phuket’s ‘Non The Voice’ singer postpones military draft draw – again

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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PHUKET:-- Phuket-born heartthrob Thanon Jamroen, also known as “Non The Voice” for winning the first season of the popular national TV singing contest The Voice in 2012 at just 16 years of age, has again postponed his national military service.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032061-phuket’s-‘non-the-voice’-singer-postpones-military-draft-draw-–-again/

 

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Asia's cryptocurrency arbitrage boom fizzles, but profits persist

Winni Zhou, Andrew Galbraith

 

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A woman using her mobile phone is reflected on an electric board showing exchange rates of various cryptocurrencies at Bithumb cryptocurrencies exchange in Seoul, South Korea, January 11, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

 

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin “mules” and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators’ watchful eyes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032063-asias-cryptocurrency-arbitrage-boom-fizzles-but-profits-persist/

 

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Prayuth Blasts Abhisit's Refusal To Support Him As PM

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Juna chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters at Government House. Image: Royal Thai Government

 

BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday said Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva should watch his words after the politician told his party members they cannot vote for Prayuth as the next prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032064-prayuth-blasts-abhisits-refusal-to-support-him-as-pm/

 

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