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An audience with former Arsenal and England legend Paul Merson in Bangkok!

 

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Moldovian arrested in crackdown on child porn website

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

 

A Moldovian national was arrested at his rented home in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Thab Sakae district on Tuesday over accusations that he had reaped benefits from a website that earned Bt123 million per year from feeding child pornographic materials to others, police told a press conference in Bangkok on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038559-moldovian-arrested-in-crackdown-on-child-porn-website/

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Doubts over ‘graft-busting’ charter

By THE NATION

 

Abhisit Vejjajiva

 

Abhisit dismisses claims of 2017 constitution being ‘anticorruption’; calls it ‘marketing ploy’
 

VETERAN POLITICIANS say they are not convinced the Constitution can live up to its drafters’ claim of suppressing corruption.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038593-doubts-over-‘graft-busting’-charter/

 

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THAI bets big on maintenance hub

By JINTANA PANYAARVUDH 
KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN 
THE NATION

 

Ronnachai Wongchaoum, vice president of the TG MRO Campus Project Office Department at Thai Airways International Plc (THAI)

 

A PLAN by Thai Airways International (THAI) for a showpiece aircraft maintenance centre in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) – intended to cement the country’s status as a regional aviation hub – is edging closer to reality, with a feasibility study due to be completed this month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038595-thai-bets-big-on-maintenance-hub/

 

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Cabinet gives the nod to marijuana for medical use

By The Nation

 

 

A DRAFT LAW, which allows marijuana use for medical purposes, has sailed through the Cabinet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038485-thai-cabinet-green-lights-medical-weed-–-opium-and-kratom-too/?do=findComment&comment=12991772

 

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Varsity’s move ‘may damage’ Thai credibility

By The Nation

 

 

Giving failed students second chance risks hurting reputation of universities: expert
 

STUDENTS WHO flunked their courses are being given a second chance by Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038596-varsity’s-move-‘may-damage’-thai-credibility/

 

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World Bank report urges Thailand to revisit migrant worker policies to pursue 4.0 growth strategy

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

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THAILAND is home to more than 55 per cent of the region’s migrant workers but if the country could back it up with proper policies, it could contribute to economic growth under the much-talked-about Thailand 4.0 strategy, according to a World Bank report.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038597-world-bank-report-urges-thailand-to-revisit-migrant-worker-policies-to-pursue-40-growth-strategy/

 

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University admission system gets tech upgrade after last week’s crash

By RACHANON CHAROONSAK 
THE NATION

 

Suchatvee Suwansawat

 

THE THAI University Central Admission System (TCAS) has been given a major technical upgrade after it went down during peak hours last week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038598-university-admission-system-gets-tech-upgrade-after-last-week’s-crash/

 

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Plan to ease monkey overpopulation with colonies on Phuket islets

By The Nation

 

 

FIVE UNINHABITED small islands in Phuket province have been chosen as possible monkey colonies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038322-bon-voyage-–-phuket-prepares-to-move-monkeys-to-islands/?do=findComment&comment=12991791

 

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EDITORIAL

Can Thailand match Malaysia’s poll result?

By The Nation

 

Talk of justice for the bad guys aside, Thais need to sharpen their knives against political corruption

 

Watana Muangsook, a key figure in the Pheu Thai Party when it held power, has made some interesting remarks about the stunning upset result in Malaysia’s general election last week. Impressed by 92-year-old former premier Mahathir Mohamad’s restoration to power and musing on the consequences, he took to Facebook on Monday.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038599-can-thailand-match-malaysia’s-poll-result/

 

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Woman rescued from lagoon in Srisoonthorn

The woman just walked to the edge and jumped into the water.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Thalang Police were notified of an incident at Bang Maruan Lagoon in Srisoonthorn by 61 year old Amnuay Imurai, who is a local security man, yesterday afternoon (May 15).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038600-woman-rescued-from-lagoon-in-srisoonthorn/

 

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60 million baht budget to solve perennial flooding on Thepkasattri road

"We have received a 60 million baht budget to solve flooding problems."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

At a meeting held yesterday (May 16) at the Governor’s House, the perennial flooding around Thalang on the main morth/south road was discussed. The meeting was chaired by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038601-60-million-baht-budget-to-solve-perennial-flooding-on-thepkasattri-road/

 

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Farm chemicals ‘pose a threat to public health’

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION 

 

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With decision due next week, academics call for ban on dangerous herbicides and pesticides.
 

ACADEMICS urged the government to prioritise the protection of people’s health from the threat of chemical contamination and ensure a healthy environment in keeping with the county’s pledge to pursue Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038602-farm-chemicals-‘pose-a-threat-to-public-health’/

 

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DPM Wissanu: Government’s plan to meet political parties remains

 

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BANGKOK, 17th May 2018 (NNT) - A deputy prime minister has confirmed that the government is still planning to meet and discuss the political situation and outlook with representatives of all political parties although the schedule may be postponed. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038603-dpm-wissanu-government’s-plan-to-meet-political-parties-remains/

 

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DPM Prawit promises action to address problems raised by P-Move

 

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BANGKOK, 17th May 2018 (NNT) - The government has agreed to take action to address social problems raised by activists. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038604-dpm-prawit-promises-action-to-address-problems-raised-by-p-move/

 

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U.S. House Speaker Ryan seeks to head off Republican revolt on immigration

By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell

 

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan smiles at the Milken Institute's 21st Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. May 2, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan sought to head off revolts on Wednesday from the right and centre of his Republican Party as lawmakers battled over legislation that would protect young illegal immigrants from deportation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038606-us-house-speaker-ryan-seeks-to-head-off-republican-revolt-on-immigration/

 

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EU leaders struggle to save Iran economic ties from U.S. sanctions

By Gabriela Baczynska

 

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrives at the EU council in Brussels, Belgium May 15, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman

 

SOFIA (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed on Wednesday to try to keep the Iran nuclear deal alive and maintain their reviving economic cooperation with Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038607-eu-leaders-struggle-to-save-iran-economic-ties-from-us-sanctions/

 

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Trump reimbursed attorney who paid porn star Stormy Daniels: disclosure

By Ginger Gibson

 

U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen arrives at his hotel in New York City, U.S., May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time in an ethics disclosure released on Wednesday that he repaid more than $100,000 to former personal attorney Michael Cohen, renewing questions about Trump's ties to porn star Stormy Daniels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038608-trump-reimbursed-attorney-who-paid-porn-star-stormy-daniels-disclosure/

 

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Ex-Trump aide Bannon promoted 'culture war': Cambridge Analytica whistleblower

By Mark Hosenball

 

Christopher Wylie, former Cambridge Analytica research director, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled, "Cambridge Analytica and the Future of Data Privacy" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 16, 2018. REUTERS/Al Drago

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon sought to use personal information collected online to promote "a culture war," a whistleblower on now-defunct political data firm Cambridge Analytica told U.S. senators on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038609-ex-trump-aide-bannon-promoted-culture-war-cambridge-analytica-whistleblower/

 

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Four years after coup, Thais tire of corruption and democratic delays

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

People protest against Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok, Thailand May 5, 2018. Picture taken May 5, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - When Thailand's army took power in a bloodless coup four years ago, it promised to bring happiness back to the "Land of Smiles" and return the country to democratic rule within two years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038611-four-years-after-coup-thais-tire-of-corruption-and-democratic-delays/

 

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EU still unhappy with Thai fishing

By The Nation

 

 

The European Union has kept a yellow flag for Thailand over the country’s illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing problems, a source at the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry revealed on Wednesday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038612-eu-still-unhappy-with-thai-fishing/

 

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Video: Motorcycle taxi driver kicks German tourist in the face after he was given the finger

 

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A motorcycle taxi driver in full public view in Pattaya was filmed kicking a German tourist in the face.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038614-video-motorcycle-taxi-driver-kicks-german-tourist-in-the-face-after-he-was-given-the-finger/

 

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Depressed and alone - former US Navy man slashes his neck with box cutters in Pattaya bathroom

 

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Police called to a house in Sattahip found a 64 year old former US Navy man dead on the bathroom floor in a pool of blood.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038615-depressed-and-alone-former-us-navy-man-slashes-his-neck-with-box-cutters-in-pattaya-bathroom/

 

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DPM Prawit orders Defence Ministry to keep closer tabs on foreigners up to no good in Thailand

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has ordered the Defense Ministry to improve measures to keep tabs on foreigners in Thailand in an effort to stop transnational crime.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038618-dpm-prawit-orders-defence-ministry-to-keep-closer-tabs-on-foreigners-up-to-no-good-in-thailand/

 

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"Supersized" upskirt model could face 5,000 baht fine for fast food frolic, says lawyer

 

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Thai social media was in meltdown yesterday after pictures of a sexy model were taken at a well known fast foot outlet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038620-supersized-upskirt-model-could-face-5000-baht-fine-for-fast-food-frolic-says-lawyer/

 

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"Pretty Caddies" - they are not there for the 19th hole, says Thai Media

 

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Daily News reported that the Department of Employment and the Department of Skill Development went to four Bangkok golf courses to investigate claims that foreign women were taking Thai jobs as caddies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038621-pretty-caddies-they-are-not-there-for-the-19th-hole-says-thai-media/

 

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Thai Model Blasts British Pick-Up Artist for Secretly Filming a YouTube Video of Her

by Editorial Staff

 

 

A Thai model is exposing an ex-pat pick-up artist after he filmed their encounter without her permission to use on his YouTube and Patreon channels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038626-thai-model-blasts-british-pick-up-artist-for-secretly-filming-a-youtube-video-of-her/

 

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Teen with unsightly birthmarks - and leukemia - needs help

 

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Sanook reported on the case of a 13 year old girl from Petchabun who has lived her entire life with her grandmother suffering from unsightly birth marks and leukemia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038627-teen-with-unsightly-birthmarks-and-leukemia-needs-help/

 

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Sign for the blind - but how on earth are they going to read it?

 

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Thai netizens were struggling to understand the point of a sign for the blind that appeared in a building.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038628-sign-for-the-blind-but-how-on-earth-are-they-going-to-read-it/