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Caught by social media: German expat who helped Thai wife sell BBQ chicken to be deported - he's wanted by Interpol

 

 

A German man who was featured in a number of Thai news reports after photos of him helping his Thai wife sell BBQ chicken went viral is to be deported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109474-caught-by-social-media-german-expat-who-helped-thai-wife-sell-bbq-chicken-to-be-deported/

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Rumours of military putsch dismissed

By The Nation

 

General Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, and General Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Key government leaders on Tuesday dismissed talks of a possible coup to solve the ongoing disputes for Cabinet seats within Phalang Pracharat Party.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109526-rumours-of-military-putsch-dismissed/

 

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Falling baht a sign of things to come

By The Nation

 

 

The baht has weakened against the US dollar, opening at Bt30.70 on Tuesday after closing at 30.67 the day before.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109502-falling-baht-a-sign-of-things-to-come/

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Workshop approves final revisions to Por Wor Sor curriculum

By The Nation

 

 

The Office of Vacational Education Commission (OVEC) on Tuesday held a workshop to finalise the development and updates for the “Por Wor Sor vocational diploma 2019” curriculum to better cater to the labour market’s demands around the world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109567-workshop-approves-final-revisions-to-por-wor-sor-curriculum/

 

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Viroj steps down as Pheu Thai leader 

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Viroj Pao-in stepped down as Pheu Thai Party leader on Tuesday to make way for a new leader who can also head the opposition in Parliament. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109568-viroj-steps-down-as-pheu-thai-leader/

 

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Phalang Pracharat cleared of all election irregularities

By The Nation

 

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The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday cleared the pro-junta bloc of five allegations that could have disbarred them from politics, including the controversial fundraising banquet that raised Bt650 million for Phalang Pracharat last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109569-phalang-pracharat-cleared-of-all-election-irregularities/

 

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Amended plant protection act ‘must take care of farmers’  

By Pratch Rujivanarom The Nation

 

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Academics have called for the scope of the Plant Varieties Protection Act to be expanded to also protect farmers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109570-amended-plant-protection-act-‘must-take-care-of-farmers’  /

 

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Deep cut in subsidies for transport service 

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

The Cabinet yesterday approved Bt5.01 billion in total subsidies for the public services of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) in fiscal year 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109571-deep-cut-in-subsidies-for-transport-service/

 

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Cabinet endorses UNSC resolution on counter terrorism

 

 

The cabinet endorsed the United Nations Security Council’s March 2019 resolution demanding that member states ensure that their counter-terrorism laws and activities are in compliance with their obligations under international law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109572-thai-cabinet-endorses-unsc-resolution-on-counter-terrorism/

 

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Thanathorn says PM is the cause of Thailand’s political ills

 

 

Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of being the cause of political problems in Thailand, not the politicians who are being blamed by the Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109573-thanathorn-says-pm-is-the-cause-of-thailand’s-political-ills/

 

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EC Office claims it spent 463 million baht on election of senators

 

 

The Office of the Election Commission has clarified that it actually spent 463 million baht of the total 1.3 billion baht budget allocated for the election and selection of 250 senators.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109574-ec-office-claims-it-spent-463-million-baht-on-election-of-senators/

 

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PM says there is no problem in the Palang Pracharat party

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that there is no problem in the Palang Pracharat party which warrants his intervention.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109575-pm-says-there-is-no-problem-in-the-phalang-pracharat-party/

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Two rescued from strong surf, foreign woman pulled out to sea by rip

By The Phuket News

 

Tourists look on after a swimmer exhausted and struggling in the strong surf at Surin Beach was brought ashore by volunteers on Sunday (June 30).Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: Two people were rescued from rips and strong waves at Phuket west coast beaches over the weekend, local officials confirmed today (July 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109577-two-rescued-from-strong-surf-foreign-woman-pulled-out-to-sea-by-rip/

 

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Phang Nga OrBorTor President flees, wanted for molesting 14-year-old girl

By The Phuket News

 

Phang Nga Governor Siripat Pattanakul said the grandmother would be investigated for possible trafficking in providing the two girls to Supasak. Photo: PR Phang Nga / file

 

PHUKET: An arrest warrant has been issued for Supasak “Sak” Pokabud, the fugitive ex-president of the Thung Maphrao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, for molesting a 14-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109337-phang-nga-orbortor-president-forced-to-resign-over-pedophilia/?do=findComment&comment=14306050

 

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Major water outage throughout Thalang, Koh Kaew, Rassada

By The Phuket News

 

The mains water outage will affect half of the island on Thursday (July 4). Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in the northern half of the island on Thursday (July 4) due to a scheduled electricity outage.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109578-major-water-outage-throughout-thalang-koh-kaew-rassada/

 

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Planning already underway for two major sports events 

By The Nation

 

 

The Sports Authority of Thailand on Tuesday held its first ever orientation for those competing at the SEA Games in December and next year’s Olympics.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109579-planning-already-underway-for-two-major-sports-events /

 

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EU leaders nominate Germany's von der Leyen for Commission head - Merkel

 

FILE PHOTO: German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen attends a news conference at the "Zenon" Coordination Center in Larnaca, Cyprus October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders nominated German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday to head up the European Commission as part of a proposal over who should run the EU's top institutions, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109582-eu leaders-nominate-germanys-von-der-leyen-for-commission-head-merkel/

 

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Elderly Briton found dead in Pattaya movie theatre 

By The Nation

 

Picture: 77JOWO

 

An elderly British man was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday inside a movie theatre at a Pattaya shopping mall, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109584-video-elderly-briton-found-dead-in-pattaya-movie-theatre/

 

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Thai drinker dead after downing a jug of beer at competition

 

Caption: Drink fast and die quickly

 

A Thai man taking part in a beer drinking competition died after downing a whole jug 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109587-thai-drinker-dead-after-downing-a-jug-of-beer-at-competition/

 

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Big Oud follows in Big Joke's footsteps: SIX arrested on fake visa/passport charges

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The new head of Thai immigration is taking a leaf out of the book of promotion of the previous incumbent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109589-big-oud-follows-in-big-jokes-footsteps-six-arrested-on-fake-visapassport-charges/

 

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U.S. Navy SEAL acquitted of murder in war crimes trial

By Marty Graham

 

U.S. Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher leaves for a lunch break with wife Andrea Gallagher from his court-martial trial at Naval Base San Diego, in San Diego, California , U.S., July 2, 2019. REUTERS/John Gastaldo

 

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy SEAL platoon leader accused of war crimes in Iraq was acquitted by a military jury on Tuesday of murder and all other charges except for unlawfully posing with the corpse of a captive Islamic State fighter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109591-us-navy-seal-acquitted-of-murder-in-war-crimes-trial/

 

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EU leaders choose France's Lagarde for ECB after marathon summit

By Gabriela Baczynska, Robin Emmott and Francesco Guarascio

 

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde arrives for the Women's Forum Americas, at Claustro de Sor Juana University in Mexico City, Mexico, May 30, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo

 

BRUSSELS/STRASBOURG (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed on Tuesday to name France's Christine Lagarde as the new head of the European Central Bank and sealed a deal on filling the EU's other top four jobs after marathon talks that have exposed deep divisions in the bloc.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109592-eu-leaders-choose-frances-lagarde-for-ecb-after-marathon-summit/

 

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Thai TV wanted to feature German after his BBQ chicken exploits: Big Oud gives more details

 

Caption: BBQ-ing chicken led to his downfall!

 

More details have emerged in the case of a German man who was praised on social media for helping his Thai wife barbecue chicken in Pak Chong. His helpful display led to him coming to the attention of the authorities and his arrest on an Interpol warrant for drugs. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109594-thai-tv-wanted-to-feature-german-after-his-bbq-chicken-exploits-big-oud-gives-more-details/

 

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Is our use of the Internet to blame for climate change?  

By THE NATION

 

 

Knowing Buddha Organisation (KBO) has launched a new campaign on climate change, blaming the Internet for causing rapid global temperature rise in the past two decades and calling for the public to cut down Internet usage as well as delete unnecessary digital data as much as possible.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109595-is-our-use-of-the-internet-to-blame-for-climate-change  /

 

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Intrepid reporter praised for highlighting pothole problems with viral picture

 

 

A Workpoint News reporter has been praised for helping to highlight the problems of residents in the Thai province of Samut Sakhon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109596-intrepid-reporter-praised-for-highlighting-pothole-problems-with-viral-picture/

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TMD warns of impacts from tropical storm ‘Mun’

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning at 4am today (Wednesday) alerting the public to the possible impacts of tropical storm ‘Mun’.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109598-thai-meteorological-department-warns-of-impacts-from-tropical-storm-‘mun’/

 

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50 million baht "Sky Walk" to connect Don Mueang airport to the Red Line

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The chief at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport has revealed plans for a 50 million baht air-conditioned "Sky Walk" that will help connect the airport to the Red Line railway that is still under construction.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109599-50-million-baht-sky-walk-to-connect-don-muang-airport-to-the-red-line/

 

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EU open to talks with U.S. in aircraft subsidies dispute

By Alissa de Carbonnel and Andrea Shalal

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and European Union flags are pictured during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence to the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

 

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The European Union said on Tuesday it was open to talks with Washington in a dispute over aircraft subsidies while preparing retaliation after the United States added olives, Italian cheese and Scotch whisky to a list of goods in line for hefty tariffs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109600-eu-open-to-talks-with-us-in-aircraft-subsidies-dispute/

 

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Rapist of granny, 89, caught - but the granddaughter got to him first

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Trang in southern Thailand have arrested a 71 year old man after he admitted raping an 89 year old neighbor. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109603-rapist-of-granny-89-caught-but-the-granddaughter-got-to-him-first/

 

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Woman mysteriously dies after touching back of food truck with mild power leakage  

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a woman who was allegedly electrocuted by a mild electric leakage from a noodle food truck in Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109606-woman-mysteriously-dies-after-touching-back-of-food-truck-with-mild-power-leakage  /