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We're No. 1? Chiang Mai Air Pollution Smashes Competitors

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Police direct traffic under a blanket of smog in Chiang Mai in March 2012.

 

CHIANG MAI — The “Rose of the North” won world recognition Wednesday for the dubious distinction of having the worst recorded air quality during peak conditions.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033522-were-no-1-chiang-mai-air-pollution-smashes-competitors/

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Netizens unimpressed by govt plan to spend Bt7 million on Line stickers

By WASAMON AUDJARINT, 
ASINA PORNWASIN 
THE NATION 

 

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Examples of the government-released "12 Values of Virtue" Line stickers in 2014

 

THE government is launching a new set of Line stickers, at a cost of Bt7 million for production and distribution, despite the controversy that dogged its “12 values of virtues” sticker launched in 2014.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033542-netizens-unimpressed-by-govt-plan-to-spend-bt7-million-on-line-stickers/

 

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Academics call for more measures to cope with ageing society

By THE NATION

 

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TO BETTER cope with the ageing Thai society, Bangkok-based academics have urged the government to adjust land use and city planning laws to let agricultural areas with high potential become residential zones for seniors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033544-academics-call-for-more-measures-to-cope-with-ageing-society/

 

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More police deployed for Songkran

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

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Nearly 4 million people expected to travel around country during festival; people urged to celebrate with caution
 

NEARLY 4 million people are expected to travel within Thailand during the Songkran holidays between today and Sunday, prompting authorities to step up measures for public safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033545-more-police-deployed-for-songkran/

 

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Songkran revelry set to begin nationwide

By The Nation

 

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Police continue to push public safety measures but traffic still poses challenge.
 

AS holidaymakers started to reach their destinations nationwide yesterday for the traditional Thai New Year celebrations this weekend, various sites confirmed their readiness to host impressive events and also implement public safety measures.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033526-splish-splash-–-tourists-and-thais-get-wet-and-wild/?do=findComment&comment=12887829

 

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Can’t make it home for festival? At least reach out to a senior family member

By The Nation

 

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File photo: An old man sits silently at a state-run home for the elderly. Many elderly Thais have neither children nor grandchildren by their sides in their final years.

 

SOME elderly people are prone to developing sudden feelings of loneliness if left alone during the Songkran holidays, experts said while urging people to reach out to their ageing family members.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033546-can’t-make-it-home-for-festival-at-least-reach-out-to-a-senior-family-member/

 

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‘Gold’ app latest in series of benefits for senior citizens

By The Nation

 

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THE GOVERNMENT will later this month launch an app, called “Gold Application”, for elderly citizens to keep them informed of the rights, benefits and opportunities they are entitled to.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033547-‘gold’-app-latest-in-series-of-benefits-for-senior-citizens/

 

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China’s openness pledge welcomed

By   SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE 
THE NATION 
BOAO, CHINA 

 

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WITH THE newly launched opening-up policy under China’s “second revolution”, President Xi Jinping announced that the country will broaden market access, expand imports and reduce import tariffs for vehicles and other products this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033548-china’s-openness-pledge-welcomed/

 

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The challenges ahead for Somkid

By The Nation

 

Somchai Sujjapongse’s rejection of a role in national development leaves the deputy PM in need of a trusted skipper

 

Somchai Sujjapongse’s abrupt decision to call it quits as permanent secretary at the Finance Ministry – its highest-ranking bureaucrat – has surprised the government’s economic-management team.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033550-the-challenges-ahead-for-somkid/

 

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Drug gang arrested in Krabi

"We are questioning them to try and track down the main drug dealers in this network.”

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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This afternoon (April 12), Ao Luek Police met the media and presented them with the results of a local drug crackdown worth 500,000 Baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033553-drug-gang-arrested-in-krabi/

 

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In the spirit of Isaan

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul 
THE NATION

 

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Chang Chui’s defunct aeroplane will be turned into a paddy field complete with scarecrow for the young generation to experience rice farming.

 

Creative space Chang Chui celebrates the art, culture and traditions of Thailand’s Northeast

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033554-in-the-spirit-of-isaan/

 

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Thalang water meter robber arrested with Kratom

Police showed him the pictures from the footage and he confessed to the robberies.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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A 28 year old man from Satun, Alongkorn Iew-lek, has been arrested in Thalang with 2 bottles of Kratom water, equipment to make the Kratom drinks along with 14 blue-colour water meters and 2 gray-colour water meters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033555-thalang-water-meter-robber-arrested-with-kratom/

 

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DSI and Thanachart Bank unveil video clips combating call center scams

 

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BANGKOK, 13th April 2018 (NNT) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has joined forces with the Thanachart Bank to unveil 10 video clips warning against call center scams. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033556-dsi-and-thanachart-bank-unveil-video-clips-combating-call-center-scams/

 

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Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi Airports operating smoothly despite holiday throng

 

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BANGKOK, 13 April 2018 (NNT) – Don Muang Airport has reported smooth operations despite a high volume of passengers for the Songkran holiday, pointing out proper preparations to handle the crowds. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033558-don-muang-and-suvarnabhumi-airports-operating-smoothly-despite-holiday-throng/

 

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PM Prayut asks cooperation to prevent road accidents this Songkran

 

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BANGKOK, 13th April 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has urged relevant units to focus more on concrete road accident prevention measures than just reporting the figures. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033559-pm-prayut-asks-cooperation-to-prevent-road-accidents-this-songkran/

 

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Tourism and Sports Ministry launches Community Chef for Sustainable Thai Tourism

 

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BANGKOK, 13th April 2018 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has cooperated with its network partners to launch the Community Chef for Sustainable Thai Tourism project, aimed at developing local food nationwide. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033560-tourism-and-sports-ministry-launches-community-chef-for-sustainable-thai-tourism/

 

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Trump weighs Syria options, Russia envoy says he 'cannot exclude' war

By Jeff Mason and Michelle Nichols

 

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The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook sails in the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey August 28, 2015. Picture taken August 28, 2015. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik

 

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and his national security aides on Thursday discussed U.S. options on Syria, where he has threatened missile strikes in response to a suspected poison gas attack, as a Russian envoy voiced fears of wider conflict between Washington and Moscow.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033561-trump-weighs-syria-options-russia-envoy-says-he-cannot-exclude-war/

 

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UK ministers back action to deter Syrian chemical weapon use

By Guy Faulconbridge and David Milliken

 

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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May walks out of 10 Downing Street in London, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May won backing from her senior ministers to take unspecified action with the United States and France to deter further use of chemical weapons by Syria after a suspected poison gas attack on civilians.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033562-uk-ministers-back-action-to-deter-syrian-chemical-weapon-use/

 

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Art dealer's death reveals Trump Tower price swoon

By Andrew Hay

 

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FILE PHOTO: People gather outside the 5th Avenue entrance to Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - For Todd Brassner, an art dealer who died in a fire that ripped through his Trump Tower apartment last weekend, the New York high-rise he lived in for two decades became unbearable after Donald Trump announced he was running for president.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033563-art-dealers-death-reveals-trump-tower-price-swoon/

 

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Trump now less likely to sit for Mueller interview - sources

By Karen Freifeld

 

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FILE PHOTO: Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs after briefing members of the U.S. Senate on his investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The prospect of an interview of U.S. President Donald Trump by special counsel Robert Mueller has been derailed by the recent FBI raids on Trump's personal lawyer, according to two people familiar with the matter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033564-trump-now-less-likely-to-sit-for-mueller-interview-sources/

 

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Model Janice Dickinson tells jury that Cosby drugged, raped her

By David DeKok

 

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Model Janice Dickinson, walks through the Montgomery County Courthouse while on a break from testifying against actor and comedian Bill Cosby during the fourth day of his sexual assault retrial case in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 12, 2018. Mark Makela/Pool via Reuters

 

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) - Former supermodel Janice Dickinson testified on Thursday that Bill Cosby drugged and raped her at a Lake Tahoe home in 1982, a story similar to those of other alleged victims called as witnesses in the comedian's sexual assault retrial.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033565-model-janice-dickinson-tells-jury-that-cosby-drugged-raped-her/

 

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Thailand make second World Cup Final

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

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The national football team beat the Philippines 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A last preliminary game in Jordan on Thursday which earned them a slot into the 2019 World Cup Final for the second straight time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033567-thailand-make-second-world-cup-final/

 

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Trump lawyer to seek halt to porn star's lawsuit

 

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FILE PHOTO: Stormy Daniels, an adult film star and director whose real name is Stephanie Clifford is interviewed by Anderson Cooper of CBS News' 60 Minutes program in early March 2018, in a still image from video provided March 25, 2018. CBSNews/60 MINUTES/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, will seek on Friday to halt porn star Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit, and Daniels' attorney said he expected Cohen to refuse to testify if the effort fails.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033570-trump-lawyer-to-seek-halt-to-porn-stars-lawsuit/

 

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Trump nominee Pompeo pledges to be tough on Russia, 'fix' Iran deal

By Patricia Zengerle and Lesley Wroughton

 

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CIA Director Mike Pompeo testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Pompeo’s nomination to be secretary of state on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo promised on Thursday he would be willing to break from President Donald Trump if necessary, saying he would take a tough line with Russia and that he wanted to "fix" the Iran nuclear deal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033571-trump-nominee-pompeo-pledges-to-be-tough-on-russia-fix-iran-deal/

 

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Comey says in book Trump denied allegations of lewd behaviour - Washington Post

 

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Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernstx

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump denied allegations of lewd behaviour made in an intelligence dossier and asked whether the FBI would consider proving it was a lie, former FBI Director James Comey wrote in an upcoming memoir, according to the Washington Post.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033572-comey-says-in-book-trump-denied-allegations-of-lewd-behaviour-washington-post/

 

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Mahasamutr Hua Hin to be turned into wellness hotel and resort

 

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Image: MahaSamutr Facebook page

 

Pace Development have revealed plans to change one of Hua Hin’s most exclusive and luxurious property developments into a wellness resort.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033575-mahasamutr-hua-hin-to-be-turned-into-wellness-hotel-and-resort/

 

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Songkran checkpoints launched in Phuket

"There will be 15 main checkpoints, 15 sub checkpoints and 20 service points across the island."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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The Road and Marine Accident Protection and Reduction Centre for the 2018 Songkran Festival was launched by Phuket’s Governor Norapat Plodthong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033577-songkran-checkpoints-launched-in-phuket/

 

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