Contractor of collapsed building arrested



BANGKOK: -- Pathumthani police have arrested a contractor of the U Place condominium building which collapsed Monday killing three workers and injuring over 20 others.

The contractor, Diew Orabchoan, was arrested yesterday. He was initially charged with being reckless in construction that caused deaths and injuries to others.

Diew is among five suspects wanted by the police in the collapse of the building.

Arrest warrants were issued for them today by the Pathumthani court.

The four others include the owner of the condominium Mrs Pensri Kittipaisarlnont, the engineer Mr Saksit Inthong, owner of the construction firm Plookplaeng Co Mr Chanaichon Kerdthes, and foreman Jira Chaimun.

The four persons are contacting the police to turn themselves in today.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/contractor-collapsed-building-arrested/

[thaipbs]2014-08-13[/thaipbs]

Sweden to Eliminate Mentions of Race From Laws to Twart Racism



STOCKHOLM: -- Sweden’s government is pushing a new measure to tackle racism issues in the country — it plans to completely remove the word “race” from all legislative documents. 

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751336-sweden-to-eliminate-mentions-of-race-from-laws-to-thwart-racism/

Thailand to enhance medical care for elephants
By Digital Content



LAMPANG, Aug 13 -- Concerned agencies in Thailand have joined together to improve the efficiency of medical treatment for elephants as the number of domestic elephants is decreasing rapidly.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751338-thailand-to-enhance-medical-care-for-elephants/

Imprisoned Yellowshirt Founder 'Not Enjoying Any Privileges'
By Khaosod English
 

Sondhi Limthongkul on his way to prison after an appeals court found him guilty of fraud and falsifying loan documents on 7 August 2014 and rejected his request for a release on bail. 

BANGKOK — A top official has insisted that prison wardens are not privileging the recently-incarcerated founder of the Yellowshirt movement who was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751339-imprisoned-yellowshirt-founder-sondhi-not-enjoying-any-privileges/

Slaughterhouse: Thailand's ivory trade triples as elephants slide into extinction
By Astrid Goh
 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751404-slaughterhouse-thailands-ivory-trade-triples-as-elephants-slide-into-extinction/

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