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Phra Buddha Isara arrested after commando raid of temple By The Nation   Phra Buddha Isara, who was disrobed after the Criminal Court rejected his bail request, is taken to Bangkok

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RTP: Start fining drunk drivers up to 200,000 baht!     An advisory committee of the Royal Thai Police said they will recommend that fines for drink driving be dramatically incre

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Pro-election activists are released on bail By THE NATION     FIFTEEN ACTIVISTS were granted bail yesterday shortly after the Criminal Court ordered their 12-day detention fol

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Pacific Partnership 2018 Kicks-Off in Thailand for First Time

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PATTAYA:--Pattaya, Thailand (NNS) – Pacific Partnership 2018, the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission, kicked off aboard the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) in Pattaya, May 20.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039810-pacific-partnership-2018-kicks-off-in-thailand-for-first-time/

 

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Watch Dramatic Police Raid To Capture Renegade Monk (Video)

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

NAKHON PATHOM — Officers trundle into a cabin on a temple’s grounds at the crack of dawn, guns mounted and flashlights shining. When no one responds to their knocks, they sledgehammer two doors and catch a monk sleeping under a mosquito net.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039813-watch-dramatic-police-raid-to-capture-renegade-monk-video/

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How Protesters Outfoxed Police At Tuesday’s Rally

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Police move in to arrest activist leader Nuttaa Mahattana and other protesters at Tuesday's rally.

 

By Grittara Chanaman, Contributor

 

BANGKOK — Some observers were surprised when a splinter group of pro-democracy protesters succeeded in marching on the Government House – and nearly reaching it – Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of military rule.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039821-how-protesters-outfoxed-police-at-tuesday’s-rally/

 

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Putin welcomes European efforts to save Iran nuclear deal

By Michel Rose and Denis Pinchuk

 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks a during a news conference after the talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in St. Petersburg, Russia May 24, 2018. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor

 

ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia appreciated efforts by Europe to save the Iran nuclear deal despite the withdrawal of the United States and warned of "lamentable consequences" if it was not preserved.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039823-putin-welcomes-european-efforts-to-save-iran-nuclear-deal/

 

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Phuket City of Gastronomy event June 1-5, 2018

"Phuket Baba food combines recipes from Royal Thai Cuisine, common Thai dishes, Hokkien Chinese food and Malay cuisine, which together create a unique blend of delicate flavors that are not too spicy, not too sweet and not too salty."

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The Phuket City of Gastronomy event is back for the fourth year and will be held in the first week of June in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039826-phuket-city-of-gastronomy-event-june-1-5-2018/

 

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Suthep Aides Register Party, Deny It’s For Him

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Suthep Thaugsuban waves to supporters on Jan. 17, 2014, while leading a street protest in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — A party founded by a lawyer and a younger brother of Suthep Thaugsuban would like to assure the public they are no way controlled by the conservative hard-liner.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039758-suthep’s-new-party-to-seek-registration-today/?do=findComment&comment=13018037

 

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Buddha Issara Followers Fume At Defrocked Monk’s Arrest

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Police escort Buddha Issara out of the Crime Suppression Division on Thursday afternoon.

 

BANGKOK — Fans of a defrocked monk who once led street protests that helped topple a government have come out in force to support him both outside the prison and online.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039841-buddha-issara-followers-fume-at-defrocked-monk’s-arrest/

 

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Miss Grand Thailand 2018 heading to Phuket to raise charity funds

Miss Grand Thailand contest is heading to Phuket at the end of next month to raise awareness for bike helmet safety.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

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Miss Grand Thailand contest is heading to Phuket at the end of next month. This year’s charity event will be working with local Phuket students and buying new bike helmets to promote bike safety for the island’s young riders.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039846-miss-grand-thailand-2018-heading-to-phuket-to-raise-charity-funds/

 

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Durian samples sent to Shanghai

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The Alibaba Group recently partnered with various Thai government agencies to organise a showcase of Thailand's premium tropical fruit and unique cultural heritage in the Thai Festival in Shanghai, which was hosted by the Royal Thai consulate general in Shanghai this month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039853-durian-samples-sent-to-shanghai/

 

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Last Call: Lido Cinema Adds Seats For Final Shows

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter 

 

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BANGKOK — Two Japanese movies – a romantic-fantasy and a manga-inspired jazz-theme drama – showing on the last day of a soon-to-vanish standalone cinema have been booked out by fans.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039858-last-call-lido-cinema-adds-seats-for-final-shows/

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Court Verdict On Prayuth’s Coup Due Next Month

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

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Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha falls to the ground during a football match at Government House on Dec 14, 2016, just after he was tackled by his secretary Wilas Aroonsri.

 

BANGKOK — Arnon Nampha is set to hear a court verdict on insurrection charge in June. But the pro-democracy activist, who’s racked up an impressive litany charges, won’t be there as the defendant.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039861-court-verdict-on-prayuth’s-coup-due-next-month/

 

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Thai, Taiwan police nab 10 telecom fraudsters in scam targeting Bangkok seniors

 

By Khanathit Srihirundaj 
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Thai Tourist Police Bureau officers have joined with their Taiwanese counterparts to crack down on a telecom fraud gang in Tainan, a city on Taiwan’s southwest coast and arrest 10 suspects, after Thai police discovered that more than 10 Bangkok retirees had been duped of about Bt1 million that was withdrawn in Taiwan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039871-thai-taiwan-police-nab-10-telecom-fraudsters-in-scam-targeting-bangkok-seniors/

 

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Koh Sirey locals want to keep the monkeys as a tourist attraction

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“This area is a local attraction for both Thai and foreign tourists. Monkeys haven’t interrupted locals. Only the government office near the monkey viewing point was damaged.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039873-koh-sirey-locals-want-to-keep-the-monkeys-as-a-tourist-attraction/

 

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Movie producer Weinstein surrenders on sex assault charges

 

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Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at the 1st Precinct in Manhattan in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Film producer Harvey Weinstein surrendered on Friday to authorities at a New York City police station on sex crime charges, months after he was toppled from Hollywood's most powerful ranks by scores of women accusing him of misconduct.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039878-movie-producer-weinstein-surrenders-on-sex-assault-charges/

 

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