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Laem Chabang Port fire damage exceeds Bt100m

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

Contaminated chemicals float on the sea’s surface after a chemical fire aboard South Korean ship KMTC Hongkong was brought under control at Chon Buri’s Laem Chabang Seaport.

 

LOSSES from the huge fire and chemical spill at Laem Chabang Seaport in Chon Buri province on Saturday are estimated to be more than Bt100 million, while environmental campaigners have urged the authorities to demand compensation from the wrongdoers for damage to public health and the environment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103223-laem-chabang-port-fire-damage-exceeds-bt100m/

 

 

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Video: "Farang kep khaya khrap!" - Foreigner collecting trash

 

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An online video taken by a taxi driver in Bangkok showed a foreigner collecting trash from the central reservation of Rama IV road and putting it in a black bin bag.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103228-video-farang-kep-khaya-khrap-foreigner-collecting-trash/

 

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Son furious that his dead father was left out to rot - hospital say they have no cold storage

 

Caption Hospital: Coprse left to rot

 

A drama was doing the rounds of Thai social media after a Korat man went online to say that a hospital - that he wouldn't name - had left his dead father out all night. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103229-son-furious-that-his-dead-father-was-left-out-to-rot-hospital-say-they-have-no-cold-storage/

 

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Driver gets a speeding ticket through the post - it's his registration but not his car

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A car driver based in Phuket went to the police after he received a speeding notice through the post.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103231-driver-gets-a-speeding-ticket-through-the-post-its-his-registration-but-not-his-car/

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Project launched to introduce low-carbon rice farming

By The Nation

 

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The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the German government's international co-operation agency on Friday announced the launch of a joint public-private project aimed at transforming the central plains of Thailand to low-carbon rice farming.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103234-project-launched-to-introduce-low-carbon-rice-farming/

 

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Iconic Thai rappers get human rights award

By THE NATION

 

 

ANTI-JUNTA rapper group Rap Against Dictatorship (RAD) has won this year’s Vaclav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent, awarded by the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, the band has announced on its website.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103238-iconic-thai-rappers-get-human-rights-award/

 

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Two killed, 15 schoolgirls injured in Japan stabbing - NHK

By Chang-Ran Kim and Kaori Kaneko

 

An aerial view shows rescue workers and police officers operate at the site where sixteen people were injured in a suspected stabbing by a man, in Kawasaki, Japan May 28, 2019. in this photo released by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - A schoolgirl and an adult man were killed and 15 other young girls injured in a stabbing at a bus stop just outside Tokyo on Tuesday, Japanese national broadcaster NHK cited authorities as saying, and another man detained at the scene also later died.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103239-two-killed-15-schoolgirls-injured-in-japan-stabbing-nhk/

 

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Frenchman arrested for running unlicensed hotel on Koh Samui

By The Nation

 

 

A French businessman has been arrested for allegedly running a hotel on the tourist destination Koh Samui in Surat Thani without licence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103241-frenchman-arrested-for-running-unlicensed-hotel-on-koh-samui/

 

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Keyboard warriors watch out! Media group warns of jail time for trolling/defamation

 

Caption: Heavy penalties: Keyboard warriors defaming online

 

A media group in Chiang Mai has warned internet users that there are heavy penalties for illegal online activity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103242-keyboard-warriors-watch-out-media-group-warns-of-jail-time-for-trollingdefamation/

 

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UK PM hopeful Gove offers free passport to EU nationals in Brexit UK

 

Britain's Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove is seen outside the Cabinet Office in London, Britain May 14, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Britain's environment minister Michael Gove, a leading candidate to replace Theresa May as prime minister, will offer to waive a planned naturalisation fee for eligible European nationals as a goodwill gesture, a source close to him said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103245-uk-pm-hopeful-gove-offers-free-passport-to-eu-nationals-in brexit uk/

 

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Patong condo caught dumping wastewater onto Kalim Beach

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Red liquid flows onto Kalim Beach after Patong Municipality officers put red paint through the wastewater system of The Residence Kalim Bay on Sunday (May 27). Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup announced yesterday (May 27) that The Residence Kalim Bay will be prosecuted for releasing their wastewater onto Kalim Beach after an inspection found the condominium to be the source of wastewater flowing onto the beach in Patong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103246-patong-condo-caught-dumping-wastewater-onto-kalim-beach/

 

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Video: Dad out for a Sunday stroll with his little girl - pick-up "tearaway" flees scene

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Horrific CCTV footage from Pathum Thani at the weekend showed the moment that a pick-up on the wrong side of the road drove straight into the backs of a father and his two and a half year old daughter. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103249-video-dad-out-for-a-sunday-stroll-with-his-little-girl-pick-up-tearaway-flees-scene/

 

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Weather warning tour cancellations spur new ‘reviewed’ advisory

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Tourists enjoy snokelling off Coral Island on Sunday (May 26), despite an official weather warning issued for the area. Photo: Guide Janny / Nikorn Marine Phuket

 

PHUKET Following a slew of complaints from tourism operators over official weather warnings unnecessarily causing large-scale booking cancellations, the Tourism Business and Guide Registration Office (TGBRO) Region 2 in Phuket will soon start issuing its own weather advisories.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103254-weather-warning-tour-cancellations-spur-new-‘reviewed’-advisory/

 

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Brexit helps New York take top finance spot from London: survey

 

Women walk in the rain in the financial district in Lower Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Fallout from Brexit has helped New York overtake London to become the world's pre-eminent financial center, a survey of financial executives by Duff & Phelps showed on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103255-brexit-helps-new-york-take-top-finance-spot-from-london-survey/

 

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Two men arrested in Nakhon Sawan over 4.46 million smuggled meth pills

By The Nation

 

 

Two Kanchanaburi men have been arrested for allegedly smuggling 4.46 million methamphetamine pills from the North, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau chief said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103276-two-men-arrested-in-nakhon-sawan-over-446-million-smuggled-meth-pills/

 

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Netizens say the policeman’s drunk. Police chief says he ‘is sick’. VIDEO

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A video clip of a policeman falling off a motorcycle onto the footpath on the roadside has gone viral in Thai social media. Netizens say the Phuket policeman was clearly drunk but the local police chief maintains ‘he was just sick’.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103278-netizens-say-the-policeman’s-drunk-police-chief-says-he-‘is-sick’-video/

 

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Insurance firms still awaiting clarification over mandatory health insurance for non-immigrant (O-A) visa

 

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Following the announcement the Thai government plans to make it a mandatory requirement that those seeking a non-immigrant (O-A) visa have health insurance, insurance firms in Thailand are still awaiting clarification on how exactly the new requirements will be implemented.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103286-insurance-firms-still-awaiting-clarification-over-mandatory-health-insurance-for-non-immigrant-o-a-visa/

 

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US Alzheimer's patient: Goodbye Thailand - it was nice knowing you

 

 

The daughter of the Alzheimer's patient who claimed that her 77 year old mother had been forced out of Thailand by new immigration rules has sent Thaivisa pictures of their impending departure. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103288-us-alzheimers-patient-goodbye-thailand-it-was-nice-knowing-you/

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Chinese tourist injured as suspects snatch bag in Rawai, Phuket – VIDEO

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Suspects have now been rounded up and are in custody after allegedly snatching a bag from a Chinese tourist who was walking in Rawai, south of Phuket, last week. The Chinese tourist was injured in the fracas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103291-chinese-tourist-injured-as-suspects-snatch-bag-in-rawai-phuket-–-video/

 

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Thai national women's water polo team wins gold in Czech

By The Nation

 

 

The Thai National Women's Water Polo team won the gold medal at the 2019 EU Nations Water Polo Cup - Women Tournament held recently in Brno, Czech Republic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103306-thai-national-womens-water-polo-team-wins-gold-in-czech/

 

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Central Retail aims to become first plastic bag-free chain

By The Nation

 

 

Central Retail, led by Central Department Store together with Central Group’s retail businesses, has launched their “Central Love the Earth ‘Say No to Plastic Bags’” campaign.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103309-central-retail-aims-to-become-first-plastic-bag-free-chain/

 

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Swede expresses gratitude to Thai officials for handling of partner’s death

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Satu Hanhijoki (right) thanks immigration officials including Phuket Immigration Police Chief Col Kathathorn Kumthieng (left) for their assistance with the repatriation of her late boyfriend, Jarno André. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- A Swedish woman who lost her boyfriend in a freak accident at their Phuket home has expressed her gratitude to Phuket Immigration Police and Tourist Police for their support and assistance in handling the repatriation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103310-swede-expresses-gratitude-to-thai-officials-for-handling-of-partner’s-death/

 

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Villagers urged not harm wild elephants

By Surachai Piraksa 
The Nation

 

 

Provincial officials in Buri Ram province have asked villagers living near a national reserved forest not to harm wild animals, including elephants, that may wander out of the forest.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103311-villagers-urged-not-harm-wild-elephants/

 

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No decision made on Thanathorn’s “junta slamming” case

By The Nation

 

File photo : Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit //Future Forward party's Facebook

 

As of Tuesday, the prosecutor had not decided whether or not to prosecute Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit in a case related to criticism of the junta last year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103312-no-decision-made-on-thanathorn’s-“junta-slamming”-case/

 

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Condo GM responds to Kalim Beach wastewater accusation

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Officers inspect the wastewater system at The Residence Kalim Bay on Monday (May 27). Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET:- The general manager of The Residence Kalim Bay has provided a statement in response to accusations on Monday (May 27) from Patong’s mayor and municipality officers that the condominium was releasing its wastewater onto Kalim Beach.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103314-condo-gm-responds-to-kalim-beach-wastewater-accusation/

 

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George Michael's lover Fadi Fawaz 'squatting in late singer's £5 million house'

 

George Michael's ex Fadi Fawaz is still living in the flat where he lived while seeing the Wham singer before his death (Image: Splash News)

 

George Michael’s ex-lover is refusing to budge from a multi-million pound property that was owned by the chart topping star - leading to accusations he is squatting in the building.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103316-george-michaels-lover-fadi-fawaz-squatting-in-late-singers-£5-million-house/

 

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Michael Parkinson refuses to apologise for sexist Helen Mirren interview: ‘Nobody died’

by Emma Kelly

 

Parky’s interview with Helen was pretty terrible (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)

 

Michael Parkinson has refused to apologise for his infamously sexist interview with Helen Mirren, saying ‘nobody died’.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103318-michael-parkinson-refuses-to-apologise-for-sexist-helen-mirren-interview-‘nobody-died’/

 

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Spice Girls fan 'walked out' over sound problems in CardiffSpice Girls fan 'walked out' over sound problems in Cardiff

 

 

Some fans have complained of sound issues for the second time on the Spice Girls' reunion tour.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103320-spice-girls-fan-walked-out-over-sound-problems-in-cardiffspice-girls-fan-walked-out-over-sound-problems-in-cardiff/

 

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Family posts about the devastation of losing beloved teen in bomb blast in deep South

By The Nation

 

 

Relatives of one of the victims of the latest violence in the deep South have expressed their profound sorrow over the great loss suffered by their family after a teenager was killed in a bomb blast on Monday .

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103324-family-posts-about-the-devastation-of-losing-beloved-teen-in-bomb-blast-in-deep-south/