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

 

 

Phone could have sparked mine blast: police

By Suwannee Bunditsak 
The Nation

 

 

An explosion at a gypsum mine that killed a certified explosive expert may be caused by an incoming phone call, Surat Thani’s Governor Wutchawut Jintoh said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040594-phone-could-have-sparked-mine-blast-police/

Constitutional Court removes another hurdle to next election

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION 

 

 

THE general election planned for next February can go ahead after the Constitutional Court yesterday ruled that the organic law governing the Lower House was constitutional.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040615-constitutional-court-removes-another-hurdle-to-next-election/

 

Police launch campaign on trafficking via social media

By THE NATION

 

 

THE ANTI-HUMAN Trafficking Police Division has joined with civic society organisations in Chon Buri province to launch a public campaign for better awareness on the abuse of social media to lure under-aged persons into prostitution by human trafficking networks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040616-police-launch-campaign-on-trafficking-via-social-media/

 

Students get admissions relief thanks to university plan

By THE NATION

 

 

Seats given up by top performers will be passed on to ‘next best’ candidates.
 

STUDENTS WHO are the next best performers will be offered seats given up by higher-education institutes’ most successful candidates, the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) decided yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040617-students-get-admissions-relief-thanks-to-university-plan/

 

Warrants issued in Klong Dan case after four suspects fail to show up for court verdict

By THE NATION

 

Sangworn Lipatapanlop

 

THE SUPREME Court has issued arrest warrants for four suspects wanted in the long-running multibillion-baht Klong Dan corruption case while postponing the reading of its verdict to July 13.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040618-warrants-issued-in-klong-dan-case-after-four-suspects-fail-to-show-up-for-court-verdict/

 

Ban on overnight stays at Similan islands from Oct

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

 

Department targets sustainable tourism at national parks amid worries over threats from excessive tourism.

 

OVERNIGHT STAYS will no longer be allowed in the Mu Ko Similan Marine National Park off Phang Nga province starting from October, while the number of visitors to its pristine islands will also be limited as part of efforts to protect the fragile marine ecosystem from tourism and pollution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040619-ban-on-overnight-stays-at-similan-islands-from-oct/

 

UPDATE:

 

Absconding Sa Ket Temple ex-abbot surrenders, denied bail

By THE NATION

 

Phra Phromsitti, centre, the former abbot of |Sa Ket Temple, one of the major Buddhist temples in Thailand, is escorted from the Crime Supression Division to a court after his surrender yesterday. He was denied bail, leading to his defrocking.

 

THE FORMER abbot of Sa Ket Temple has become the latest senior monk to enter the Bangkok Remand Prison after he surrendered to police yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040570-absconding-sa-ket-temple-monk-surrenders/?do=findComment&comment=13032312

 

Staying fit the environment friendly way

By RACHANON CHAROONSAK 
THE NATION

 

 

“PLOGGING”, an eco-friendly fitness trend, has made its way from Sweden to Thailand where it is gaining popularity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040620-staying-fit-the-environment-friendly-way/

 

Chumphon man, 76, murdered in ambush

By The Nation

 

 

A 76-year-old man was trapped by a cable while riding his motorcycle on a Chumphon road and was stabbed to death and his gold necklace and amulet worth Bt300,000 were robbed on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040621-chumphon-man-76-murdered-in-ambush/

 

Siam Discovery wins prize in Las Vegas ceremony

By The Nation

 

 

Siam Piwat Co, Ltd, the joint venture partner of IconSiam and the operator of the Siam Paragon and Siam Centre, has won the retail development award for the concept and “cutting-edge design” of its Siam Discovery by the world’s largest retail development association – the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040622-siam-discovery-wins-prize-in-las-vegas-ceremony/

 

Let’s get more electric cars on the road

By The Nation

 

 

Greater government incentives are needed to lower EV prices and spur more purchases

 

There are millions of vehicles in Thailand, and due to their internal combustion engines, they contribute to air and noise pollution. Electric cars are a cleaner option for Thai roads, but there are still hurdles that need to be cleared before we can move into high gear. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040623-let’s-get-more-electric-cars-on-the-road/

 

Annual run through the sea returns on June 17

 

 

Thailand’s only annual mini-marathon that features a run through the sea to an offshore island, the LangSuan Mini Marathon is returning for its 14th year on June 17, 2018, in Paknam Lang Suan sub-district, a peaceful coastal town in Chumphon province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040624-annual-run-through-the-sea-returns-on-june-17/

 

EEC needs additional 30,000 workers

 

 

BANGKOK, 31 May 2018 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor will present to cabinet members a strategy to produce more skilled workers for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) within two months. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040628-eec-needs-additional-30000-workers/

 

Kremlin critic turns up alive at televised briefing about his 'murder'

By Matthias Williams and Andrew Osborn

 

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (R), who was reported murdered in the Ukrainian capital on May 29, and head of Ukrainian State Security Service (SBU) Vasily Gritsak attend a news briefing in Kiev, UkraineMay 30, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A dissident Russian journalist reported murdered in Kiev on Tuesday dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday during a televised briefing by Ukrainian state security about the killing, which they then said they had faked.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040629-kremlin-critic-turns-up-alive-at-televised-briefing-about-his-murder/

 

Trump wades into furore over racist Roseanne Barr tweet

By Lisa Richwine and Eric Kelsey

 

FILE PHOTO: Actress Roseanne Barr waves on her arrival to the 75th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 7, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump jumped into the uproar over comedian Roseanne Barr's racist tweet, complaining on Wednesday the Walt Disney Co <DIS.N> executive who apologised for her comments had turned a deaf ear to criticism of Trump by the Disney-owned ABC network.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040633-trump-wades-into-furore-over-racist-roseanne-barr-tweet/

 

North Korea official in U.S. for talks on summit, differences remain

By Rodrigo Campos and Daniel Bases

 

North Korean envoy Kim Yong Choi (C), arrives for a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New York, U.S., May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A senior North Korean official made a rare visit to the United States on Wednesday for talks about a possible summit between the leaders of the two countries but the sides appeared far apart on the central issue of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040634-north-korea-official-in-us-for-talks-on-summit-differences-remain/

 

Trump to visit families of victims of Texas school shooting

 

The memorial for victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting lays outside the school as students return on the first day of class since the mass shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Pu Ying Huang

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will meet with the families of victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting on a visit to Texas on Thursday, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040635-trump-to-visit-families-of-victims-of-texas-school-shooting/

 

UPDATE:

 

BMA sets up arts centre probe

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) on Wednesday agreed to set a committee to study the management of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040592-city-to-investigate-management-of-bacc/

 

Big Joke brings down Nigerian cocaine dealer - more to follow

 

Picture: Thai Tourist Police

 

Crime buster Surachet Hakpal took center stage at a press conference as the Tourist Police Bureau announced the arrest of two Thai women and a Nigerian in a cocaine bust.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040640-big-joke-brings-down-nigerian-cocaine-dealer-more-to-follow/

 

Big Joke does Big Too's bidding going after Cambodian over fake news site

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Crime buster Surachet "Big Joke" Hakpal of the Tourist Police is going after a Cambodian man for spreading fake news about Thai prime minister Prayut.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040641-big-joke-does-big-toos-bidding-going-after-cambodian-over-fake-news-site/

 

Thai teacher who confiscated teen girls' underwear as punishment apologizes to parents

 

Picture: Daily News 

 

Social media was abuzz after an incident at a school in Sri Racha on Monday when a teacher confiscated the underwear of three teen girls because they were not wearing vests.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040642-thai-teacher-who-confiscated-teen-girls-underwear-as-punishment-apologizes-to-parents/

 

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease - WHO

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

FILE PHOTO: An illustration picture shows cigarettes in their pack, October 8, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Illustration

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fewer people are smoking worldwide, especially women, but only one country in eight is on track to meet a target of reducing tobacco use significantly by 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040643-smoking-down-but-tobacco-use-still-a-major-cause-of-death-disease-who/

 

Video: Taxis refusing fares - it's not news but footage is poignant

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai social media widely shared a video of a father and young daughter trying in vain to get a taxi to take them home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040646-video-taxis-refusing-fares-its-not-news-but-footage-is-poignant/

 

Four men arrested after gang rape and murder of 21 year old Thai woman

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Four Thai men have been arrested after the gang rape and murder of 21 year old Gift in Chantaburi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040648-four-men-arrested-after-gang-rape-and-murder-of-21-year-old-thai-woman/

 

Buriram teacher who repeatedly raped underage teen is now threatening her again, say parents

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

The case of rape against a Buriram teacher involved with a M3 student has taken new twists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040651-buriram-teacher-who-repeatedly-raped-underage-teen-is-now-threatening-her-again-say-parents/

 

Love it or hate it - Durian set to be truly out of this world!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The Thais are set to send durian into outer space in July.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040653-love-it-or-hate-it-durian-set-to-be-truly-out-of-this-world/

 

Surin man dies after driving into bridge construction hole

By The Nation

 

video screenshot Komchadluek

 

A motorcyclist ignored a road barrier and fell into a large hole dug in preparation for the construction of a pillar for a canal bridge in Samut Prakan’s Muang district in the early hours of Thursday, dying instantly, police reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040658-thai-man-dies-after-driving-into-bridge-construction-hole-in-samut-prakan/

 

Woman, 71, arrested in Phitsanulok on drug charges

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

A 71-year-old woman has been arrested in Phitsanulok’s Muang district for selling small quantities of drugs to make ends meet, police said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040660-woman-71-arrested-in-phitsanulok-on-drug-charges/

 

Ex-FBI official McCabe gives memo on Comey firing to Mueller: New York Times

 

FILE PHOTO: Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe arrives to testify before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe wrote a confidential memo last spring recounting a conversation that provided "significant behind-the-scenes" details on the firing of former FBI director James Comey, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1040662-ex-fbi-official-mccabe-gives-memo-on-comey-firing-to-mueller-new-york-times/