Libya to turn Gaddafi compound into amusement park

TRIPOLI: -- Former Libyan dictator Mouammar Gaddafi's residence in Tripoli, Bab al-Aziziya, will be transformed into an amusement park, says Libyan tourism minister.

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UPDATE:
Russia may naturalize Snowden - Migration Service Council head

MOSCOW: -- Former CIA employee Edward Snowden may become a Russian citizen if he wishes to do so, Federal Migration Service (FMS) Public Council head Vladimir Volokh said.

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AoT celebrating 7th anniversary of Suvarnabhumi Airport

BANGKOK, 17 July 2013 (NNT)-Airports of Thailand (AoT) held a celebration for its 7th anniversary t at Suvanabhumi Airport today, giving away a brand new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coup as a form of appreciation to airport users.

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COURT
Judge suggests dismissal of lawsuit in tollway case
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- An Administrative Court judge on Wednesday suggested the lawsuit against the plan to increase the Don Muang tollway fee be dismissed on the grounds that the fee hike was not against the contract agreement.

Chayin Saengjan said that those not wishing to pay it could take Vibhavadi Road, which runs below.

On Wednesday, the defendants testified that the increase was in line with the contract, which had been checked and approved by a coordinating committee that included the Attorney General and related agency officials.

The case was brought to the court by Udon Thanibased academic Somkid Homnet. He sued former Transport Minister Sophon Saram, former Highway Department chief Weera Reungsuksriwong, the Don Muang Tollway and the then Cabinet over the contract, which extended the tollway concession from 25 years to 27 years and allowed a hike in fees to come into effect from December 22, 2009 December 21, 2014.

The Administrative Court is scheduled to rule on this case in due course.


-- The Nation 2013-07-17

Chelsea gives Nattawut T-shirt
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Chelsea Football Club management team on July 17 presented Deputy Commerce Minister Natthawut Saikuar a team T-shirt, showing their appreciation for the ministry's attempt to suppress illegal products in Thailand.


-- The Nation 2013-07-17

Russia bursts into top five strongest economies, replacing Germany

MOSCOW: -- Russia displaces Germany as the fifth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, according to the latest World Bank ranking that evaluates 214 economies based on their 2012 GDP performance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654366-russia-bursts-into-top-five-strongest-economies-replacing-germany/

Irishman critically ill after fall in Thailand to be flown home tomorrow

BANGKOK: -- An Irishman who has spent the past four weeks in a coma after an accident in Thailand will be flown home tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654367-irishman-critically-ill-after-balcony-fall-in-thailand-to-be-flown-home/

Chalerm reveals labor preparation plans to strengthen national economy

BANGKOK, 17 July 2013 (NNT) - Police Captain Chalerm Yubumrung, Minister of Labor has entrusted the Department of Skill Development (DSD) to conduct a detailed study into the labor market for vocational students in order to ensure their job placement and strengthen the economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654368-chalerm-reveals-labor-preparation-plans-to-strengthen-national-economy/

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Man Films Women Upskirts Because His Girlfriend Cannot Satisfy Him

By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- Police at Bangkok Noi Police Station in Bangkok have arrested a man as he was using film under women′s skirts in a crowded market.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654376-thai-man-films-up-womens-skirts-because-his-girlfriend-can-not-satisfy-him/

PHOTOS:
Thailand's most luxurious police station
By Coconuts Bangkok



SURIN: -- A newly built police station is making headlines for being the most luxurious in Thailand.

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Thailand deny Chelsea mascot dumped for PM's son

Thailand on Wednesday denied a father’s claim that a boy chosen as a mascot for English giants Chelsea had been forced to make way for the prime minister’s football-mad son.

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DSI called in to tackle taxis and raid foreign businesses
Phuket Gazette -

DSI to help Phuket officers crack down on illegal taxi operators. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: A Department of Special Investigation (DSI) task force will arrive in Phuket next week to carry out raids and arrest illegal taxi drivers and foreign business operators found breaking the law.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654418-dsi-called-in-to-tackle-taxis-and-raid-foreign-businesses/

PayPal accidentally makes man a QUADRILLIONAIRE after transferring $92,233,720,368,547,800 into his account
By ANTHONY BOND

Chris Reynolds left shocked after opening his monthly-statement

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/654424-paypal-makes-man-a-quadrillionaire-after-transferring-92233720368547800-into-his-account/

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