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Tourists told not to leave markings in Phang-nga caves

By Thai PBS

 

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The governor of Phang-nga province has asked for cooperation from tourists not to leave any markings on rocks in the caves especially where ancient cave paintings could still be visible.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032544-tourists-told-not-to-leave-markings-in-phang-nga-caves/

 

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New York attorney general probing Brooklyn police shooting death

By Gina Cherelus

 

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Saheed Vassell points a metal pipe at a pedestrian in Brooklyn April 4, 2018, in a still image from surveillance video released by the New York Police Department in New York City, New York, U.S. on April 5, 2018. NYPD/Handout via REUTERS

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York State attorney general's office said on Thursday it would investigate the fatal shooting by police of an unarmed black man in Brooklyn after he pointed a metal pipe at officers that they believed was a gun.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032545-new-york-attorney-general-probing-brooklyn-police-shooting-death/

 

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South Korean court jails Park for 24 years for bribery

By Hyonhee Shin and Heekyong Yang

 

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South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye arrives at a court in Seoul, South Korea, August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court jailed former President Park Geun-hye for 24 years on Friday over a scandal that exposed webs of corruption between political leaders and the country's conglomerates.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032547-south-korean-court-jails-park-for-24-years-for-bribery/

 

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Govt says 4-year progress report waiting for public sentiment

 

BANGKOK, 6 April 2018 (NNT) - A Thai government spokesperson has indicated that the administration is waiting on public feedback, before completing its four-year performance report. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032548-thai-govt-says-4-year-progress-report-waiting-for-public-sentiment/

 

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Police to discuss missing charges against Premchai with prosecutors

 

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BANGKOK, 6th April 2018 (NNT) – The Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police is to hold discussions with the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor Region 7 on its decision to file only six of eleven charges lodged against Italian Thai Development Co Ltd CEO Premchai Karnasutra concerning his alleged illegal hunting in Tungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032549-police-to-discuss-missing-charges-against-premchai-with-prosecutors/

 

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Thailand Takes a Giant Leap Closer to Becoming ASEAN’s Premiere Aviation Hub

ANDREW J WOOD

Photos: AJ WOOD ©️

 

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BANGKOK: A recently approved $45 billion investment in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is set to solidify the country’s position as ASEAN’s regional aerospace hub.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032551-thailand-takes-a-giant-leap-closer-to-becoming-asean’s-premiere-aviation-hub/

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Defense Min's Nong Kiao Koi receives makeover

 

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BANGKOK, 6 April 2018 (NNT) - Thailand's Ministry of Defense has launched a new version of its mascot ‘Nong Kiao Koi’ which was first introduced last year to cultivate public understanding about the social contract. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032552-defense-mins-nong-kiao-koi-receives-makeover/

 

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Bus safety measures beefed up in preparation for Songkran

 

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BANGKOK, 6th April 2018 (NNT) - Security and administrative officials have beefed up safety and crime prevention measures for interprovincial and intra-city buses in preparation for the upcoming Songkran Festival. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032553-bus-safety-measures-beefed-up-in-preparation-for-songkran/

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Recovering daughter of ex-spy poisoned in UK makes first comment after attack

By Michael Holden and Andrey Ostroukh

 

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An undated photograph shows Yulia Skripal, daughter of former Russian Spy Sergei Skripal, taken from Yulia Skripal's Facebook account in London, Britain, April 6, 2018. Yulia Skripal/Facebook via REUTERS

 

LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Yulia Skripal on Thursday made her first public comments since being poisoned in Britain last month with her father, a Russian former double-agent, saying she was getting stronger by the day but shedding no new light on the incident.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032555-recovering-daughter-of-ex-spy-poisoned-in-uk-makes-first-comment-after-attack/

 

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Motorcyclist honoured for capturing Pattaya purse-snatcher

 

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Image: WeLovePattaya Facebook page

 

The Chon Buri police chief on Friday honoured a taxi motorcyclist for having captured a pure snatcher who had allegedly grabbed a Chinese tourist’s bag on a Pattaya road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032560-motorcyclist-honoured-for-capturing-pattaya-purse-snatcher/

 

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Police Propose Higher Speed Limits for Highways and Slower Limits for Urban Areas

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – The Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Interior are considering increasing speed limits on highways and decreasing speed limits in urban areas which would see the first change in speed limit laws since 1979.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032570-police-propose-higher-speed-limits-for-highways-and-slower-limits-for-urban-areas/

 

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Chiang Mai Sixes Day 5 Report

by CityNews

 

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The Yorkshire Puddings secured a place in the semi finals after a convincing win over the Lords Taverners.

 

CityNews – Thursday saw 6 completions played out at the Gymkhana Club with 16 games in total. Highlights are as follows.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032571-chiang-mai-sixes-day-5-report/

 

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ISMED Targets 10,000 SMEs With 2,200 New Business Coaches

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – The Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development Promotion launched a project named ‘Train the Coach’, aimed at promoting 10,000 SMEs and produce a network of information from 2,200 coaches.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032572-ismed-targets-10000-smes-with-2200-new-business-coaches/

 

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Parties non-committal as government seeks talks

By The Nation

 

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Maj-General Sansern

 

The government is considering whether to invite political parties for talks before June, but is not committing to remove the ban on political activities despite increasing criticism from parties and democracy advocates.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032574-parties-non-committal-as-government-seeks-talks/

 

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Grab’s Uber deal still has some obstacles to navigate

BY REUTERS

 

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Regulatory scrutiny could complicate ride-hailing company Grab’s takeover of Uber Technologies’ Southeast Asian business, but there is little the authorities can do to stop Uber from simply exiting the region, lawyers and analysts said.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/grabs-uber-deal-still-obstacles-navigate/28168/

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Mixed Martial Arts - McGregor charged with assault in New York after rampage

By Philip O'Connor

 

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(Reuters) - Conor McGregor has been charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief following a rampage at a UFC press event in Brooklyn on Thursday, the New York Police Department has said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032575-mixed-martial-arts-mcgregor-charged-with-assault-in-new-york-after-rampage/

 

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Southeast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain

By John Geddie and Amy Sawitta Lefevre

 

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FILE PHOTO: Tourists walk amongst trash washed up on Kuta beach by seasonal winds, as workers attempt a clean-up in the background, on the Indonesian island of Bali February 15, 2016 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. REUTERS/Wira Suryantala/Antara Foto

 

SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (Reuters) - The six-month closure of the Philippine tourism island of Boracay for a revamp after the country's president branded it a "cesspool" reflects the growing pressures on beach resorts across Southeast Asia as visitor numbers surge.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032576-southeast-asias-idyllic-islands-buckle-under-tourism-strain/

 

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Phuket prisoner’s fast action helps save man from drowning in lagoon

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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PHUKET:-- Quick action by an inmate at the Baan Bangjo correctional facility in Srisoonthorn, in central Phuket, may have saved a man from drowning in a lagoon this morning (April 6).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032579-phuket-prisoner’s-fast-action-helps-save-man-from-drowning-in-lagoon/

 

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Pattaya station chief: Have a "Sensible Songkran" - and we'll protect you!

 

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Pattaya's chief of police Pol Col Apichai Krobpetch has urged the public to be sensible this Songkran. In an interview with the Thai media ahead of the raucous celebration he outlined his measures and that of the other authorities in the city to ensure safety and fun for all.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032585-pattaya-station-chief-have-a-sensible-songkran-and-well-protect-you/

 

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Video: Starting young! Little "Thai man" just won't let stunning uni beauty go!

 

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A charming video posted to Facebook that shows a little boy refusing to let a stunning Thai university girl go has captivated the Thai public.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032588-video-starting-young-little-thai-man-just-wont-let-stunning-uni-beauty-go/

 

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