EU leaders set to debate anti-terror measures
JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — Galvanized by the recent terror attacks in France, European Union leaders on Thursday debate a range of ambitious steps to better protect their 28 nations, including exchanging airliner passenger manifests, tightening controls at the border and combating extremism on the Internet.

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Chiang Mai Official Praises Century-Old Couple

By Khaosod English

Boonlue Thamtharanurak presents a garland to Uitip and Uipan Kaewjaima, Feb 12 2015.

CHIANG MAI Officials in the northern province of Chiang Mai have organized a pre-Valentine's Day event to honor a 104-year-old couple who has been married for the last 85 years.

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Bali duo to be moved for execution

SYDNEY: -- Bali officials have been granted permission to transfer Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran out of Kerobokan jail for their executions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799782-bali-duo-to-be-moved-for-execution/

Good News from Thai Immigration - 90 day report is now possible online!

BANGKOK: -- Thai Immigration has confirmed to Thaivisa.com that it is now possible to make your Notification of Staying in the Kingdom over 90 Days

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799786-good-news-from-thai-immigration-90-day-report-is-now-possible-online/

Nida Poll says most teenagers reject sexual relation on Valentine’s Day



BANGKOK: -- Thai teenagers say having sex with the ones they love on Valentine's Day is inappropriate and untimely and they will reject if are asked for sex.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799812-nida-poll-says-most-teenagers-reject-sexual-relation-on-valentines-day/

Ex-PM Somchai ready to prove himself in court



BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat said on Thursday he is ready to prove himself him court after the Supreme Court accepted for proceedings the National Anti-Corruption Commission's lawsuit against him over the crackdown on People's Alliance for Democracy protesters in 2008.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799817-ex-pm-somchai-ready-to-prove-himself-in-court/

MINSK, Belarus (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine midnight Saturday.

MINSK, Belarus (AP) - Putin says agreement reached on division line for heavy weapons' pullback in eastern Ukraine.

One killed three injured in multi-vehicle Phuket crash
Eakkapop Thongtub


One person was killed and three injured by the speeding truck.

PHUKET: -- At least one person was killed and three people injured in a freak accident this morning (February 12) involving multiple vehicles at the Old Airport Rd junction on Thepkrasattri Rd.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799821-one-killed-three-injured-in-multi-vehicle-phuket-crash/

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PM initiates idea to build high-speed trains to Pattaya and Hua Hin

BANGKOK, 12 February 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the construction of high-speed trains connecting Bangkok with famous tourist sites and invited the private sector to participate in the project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799822-pm-initiates-idea-to-build-high-speed-trains-to-pattaya-and-hua-hin/

PM visit to Japan brings positive impacts on Thai tourism

BANGKOK, 12 February 2015 (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul has stated that the Prime Minister’s official visit to Japan appeared to have a positive impact on Thailand’s tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799823-pm-visit-to-japan-brings-positive-impacts-on-thai-tourism/

Putin: Leaders agree deal for Ukraine cease-fire
By YURAS KARMANAU

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday emerged from marathon Ukraine peace talks by announcing a new cease-fire deal, but questions remained whether Ukraine and the pro-Russian rebels have agreed on its terms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799825-putin-leaders-agree-deal-for-ukraine-cease-fire/

Toppled Thai PM 'can't eat noodles' without our say: junta chief

AFP

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's junta chief Thursday said the military is keeping such a close eye on ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra that she would be unable to eat a bowl of noodles without their permission.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799827-toppled-thai-pm-cant-eat-noodles-without-our-say-prayut/

UPDATE:

THAI-US RELATIONS
Thailand has no conflicts with US : Sansern

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has no conflicts with the United States following the comment by a top US diplomat against Thailand's political situation, said deputy government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799773-pms-reference-to-coup-clarified/page-2?p=9062855#entry9062855

Prayut clarifies why Yingluck was not allowed to travel abroad

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today explained why he prohibited the former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to leave on an overseas trip saying she was going to face indictment for the rice-pledging scheme under the justice procedure.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799891-prayut-clarifies-why-yingluck-was-not-allowed-to-travel-abroad/

Lawyer asks prosecutors to review decision to indict Yingluck

BANGKOK: -- A lawyer for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday submitted a petition to the Office of the Attorney General requesting for a review of its decision to indict his client over the rice scheme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799892-lawyer-asks-prosecutors-to-review-decision-to-indict-yingluck/

Big condoms partly to blame for Thai teen STI spike: ministry

Bangkok, Thaïlande | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- Thai health officials Thursday said teenagers who are too embarrassed to choose condoms that fit are partly to blame for a recent spike in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among their peers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799893-big-condoms-partly-to-blame-for-thai-teen-sti-spike-ministry/

Bangkok:- Tourists or any people who don’t want uninvited publicity by TV cameras should avoid short-time or love motels on Valentine’s Day as the authorities have been instructed to closely watch the places on the “day of love”.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799896-valentine-warning-avoid-love-motels/

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