CDC: Election to take place with 180 days after new charter is in effect

BANGKOK, 6 March 2015 (NNT) – The next general election will have to take place within less than six months after the new charter is put into effect, according to the Constitution Drafting Committee.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806155-cdc-election-to-take-place-with-180-days-after-new-charter-is-in-effect/

NLA approves draft law on infectious animal diseases

BANGKOK, 6 March 2015 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly has approved in principle the draft amendment to the law on infectious animal diseases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806171-nla-approves-draft-law-on-infectious-animal-diseases/

NRC President assures only charter without flaw will be put to use

BANGKOK, 6 March 2015 (NNT) - The President of the National Reform Council has assured that he will not allow the new Constitution to be put to use if it has any flaw.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806179-nrc-president-assures-only-charter-without-flaw-will-be-put-to-use/

Thai woman allegedly charged for murder in Singapore



SINGAPORE: -- A Thai woman has been arrested and allegedly charged with murder on Tuesday in Singapore.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806181-thai-woman-allegedly-charged-for-murder-in-singapore/

UK calls for compulsory registration of drones

The House of Lords EU Committee has called for all commercial and civilian drones in the UK to be registered, on the grounds that it would help the government to track drone activity and address concerns with regards to public safety and national security.

The report published by the EU Committee highlights the increased use of drones by members of the public who have little understanding of aviation rules.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/uk-calls-for-compulsory-registration-of-drones/6378/

Buri Ram:- A 72-year-old woman has decided to host her birthday celebration and her funeral, albeit mockup one, on the same day.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806185-woman-holds-simultaneous-birthday-party-funeral-rite/

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Lufthansa to tease super low fares to Thailand
By Coconuts



BANGKOK: -- Deutsche Lufthansa AG will launch a long-haul service for its budget carrier with some super low introductory fares in October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806202-lufthansa-to-tease-super-low-fares-to-thailand/

Protest looms over highway construction threatening century old tree tunnel



NAN: -- The planned cutting of teak trees that form a 10-kilometre long tree tunnel lining Highway 383 by the Department of Highways goes viral on the social network with students and local residents posting strong opposition and calling for support to stop it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806207-protest-looms-over-highway-383-construction-threatening-century-old-tree-tunnel/

TAT holds online Muay Thai contest
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an online contest designed to increase exposure of the kingdom's "Thainess" niche-market products across the global social media networks through a "Muay Thai" video contest offering a prize package worth more than Bt1 million.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806213-tat-holds-online-muay-thai-contest/

Cop-on-Cop Gunfight at Koh Samui Bar Injures Two
By Khaosod English

SURAT THANI—A gunfight broke out between a volunteer police officer and a group of policemen at a bar on Koh Samui island early this morning, injuring two people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806214-cop-on-cop-gunfight-at-koh-samui-bar-injures-two/

Former executive defends Dhammachayo



BANGKOK: -- Former chairman of Credit Union Klongchan Cooperatives today came out to defend Dhammakaya temple abbot saying he was not involved in the embezzlement of the cooperatives' 16 billion baht fund.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806218-former-klongchan-executive-defends-dhammachayo/

Early Closing In Nana Area CANCELLED By Cops
Published by Stickboy BKK



BANGKOK: -- Bars in and around Soi Nana have been told it’s back to business as usual from today as far as closing times go by Lumpini police, who declared to bar bosses on Tuesday it was early closing for two weeks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806219-early-closing-in-bangkoks-nana-area-cancelled-by-cops/

Nurse association cries foul over using of nurse uniform in bar

BANGKOK: -- The Nurse Association Friday filed a complaint with the Royal Thai Police, calling for action against the Mister U Bar and Restaurant on a soi off Ramkhamhaeng Road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806223-nurse-association-cries-foul-over-using-of-nurse-uniform-in-a-bangkok-bar/

Prayuth Assures Thais He Won't Hang Onto Power
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has assured the nation that he has no intention to stay involved in politics after democratic rule is restored in Thailand, despite recently dismissing a proposal that would have him and other junta leaders formally banned from politics for two years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806226-pm-prayut-assures-thais-he-wont-hang-onto-power/

Phuket ready to celebrate its Two Heroines
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The Thao Thepkassatri and Thao Srisoonthon Festival is one of the most cultural events on the island.

PHUKET: Tomorrow (March 7) will see the start of the annual two-week Thao Thepkassatri and Thao Srisoonthon Festival, an event that will feature a number of activities including a seminar on the history of Thalang, historical sport competitions, a ceremony honouring Thalang̕s ancestors Thao Thepkassatri and Thao Srisoonthon and a lot more.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806243-phuket-ready-to-celebrate-its-two-heroines/

Four arrested in Phuket with 20 kilos of kratom leaves



PHUKET: -- In two separate incidents Wednesday (March 4) police arrested four people and seized a total of 20 kilos of kratom leaves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806245-four-arrested-in-phuket-with-20-kilos-of-kratom-leaves/

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police: Palestinian rams car into people near Jerusalem police station, injures 5.

Agriculture Ministry celebrates successful promotion of locally-made fertilisers in Ratchaburi

RATCHABURI, 6 March 2015 (NNT) - Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Pitipong Phuengbun Na Ayutthaya has presided over a celebration of the Department of Agricultural Extension’s successful campaign to promote the use of locally-made fertilizers in Ratchaburi province.

The campaign was launched in response to the National Council for Peace and Order’s policy to increase productivity and reduce costs for farmers across the country. The scheme consists of two activities, namely efficient use of chemical fertilizers, and use of locally-made organic fertilizers.

The program has reportedly enjoyed overwhelming success. The total volume of natural fertilizers produced by agriculturists countrywide between August 2014 and March 2015 has been recorded at 474,000 tons, surpassing the Department of Agricultural Extension’s target of 250,000 tons.

Apart from the celebration, the event provides an educational exhibition on the making of non-chemical fertilizers to enable participants to apply the knowledge to their farming.

-- NNT 2015-03-06

Thailand - Laos discuss trade expansion through SEZ

SAVANNAKHET, 6 March 2015 (NNT) – Officials from Thailand and Laos discussed on the development plan of the special economic zones, aiming to increase trade value by 1.5 times in the next 3 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806253-thailand-laos-discuss-trade-expansion-through-sez/

COST
Prayuth reiterates commitment to fight corruption

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday reiterated his commitment that he would fight corruption in Thailand and prevent politicians from taking advantage of the bureaucratic system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806255-pm-prayut-reiterates-commitment-to-fight-corruption/

ALL versions of Microsoft Windows also vulnerable to FREAK security flaw



Computers running any previous supported release of Microsoft Windows are vulnerable to the FREAK security flaw, Microsoft has confirmed.

FREAK, which was discovered earlier this week, was only thought to affect Android and Apple’s Safari browser.

However, in this security advisory, Microsoft confirms that encryption protocols used in Windows, namely Transport Layer Security and Secure Sockets Layer, are also vulnerable to the security flaw.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/all-versions-of-microsoft-windows-also-vulnerable-to-freak-security-flaw/6403/

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UPDATE:

PM vows to prevent politicians from abusing the bureaucratic system

BANGKOK, 6 March 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha reiterated his commitment to fight corruption in Thailand and prevent politicians from taking advantage of the bureaucratic system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806255-pm-prayut-reiterates-commitment-to-fight-corruption/#entry9153535

Vendors arrested and items seized at Phuket Beach
Eakkapop Thongtub

The seized items were confiscated and the vendors fined B2,000.

PHUKET: Cherng Talay police today (March 6) arrested 10 beach vendors and seized 122 items at Phuket̕sd Bangtao beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806314-vendors-arrested-and-items-seized-at-phuket-beach/

Japanese man pleads for action in search for killer of his daughter

BANGKOK: -- A Japanese man has called on Thai authorities to speed up an investigation into the murder of his daughter, who was killed in Sukhothai province during a holiday eight years ago.

Yasuaki Kawashita, 66, met Friday with Cabinet secretarygeneral Wilas Aroonsri to demand that the culprit be brought to justice.

His daughter, Tomoko, was found dead at Sukhothai Historical Park on May 25, 2007. The crime made headlines.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Japanese-man-pleads-for-action-in-search-for-kille-30255461.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-06

Three Russians arrested in Phuket for card skimming
Tanyaluk Sakoot

From left: Stanislav Komarov, 34, Vitalii Korobkov, 39, and Pantell Acbas, 36.

Phuket: Three members of a Russian skimming gang were presented to Phuket media today following their arrests yesterday (March 5). They were arrested after Kasikorn Bank became suspicious of credit card payments being made via two shops in the Patak area of Karon and informed police.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806316-three-russians-arrested-in-phuket-for-card-skimming/

UPDATE:

Police Summon Nightclub Owners Over 'Sexy Nurse Ad'

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The owners of a Bangkok nightclub have been summoned by police for publishing an advertisement featuring waitresses in "sexy nurse" costumes that drew complaints from actual nurses.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806223-nurse-association-cries-foul-over-using-of-nurse-uniform-in-a-bangkok-bar/#entry9154343

DSI team in Lop Buri to trace 119 million baht cheque given to a monk for children’s foundation

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation has despatched a team of officials to Lop Buri province on Friday to investigate a report that a wellknown monk in Kok Samrong district, Phra Khru Palad Vijarn, had received a 119 million baht cheque from Mr Supachai Srisupa-aksorn, former chairman of Klong Chan Credit Union Cooperative.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806320-dsi-team-in-lop-buri-to-trace-119-million-baht-cheque-given-to-a-monk-for-childrens-foundation/

Pattaya, Chon Buri:- Pattaya police and anti-international crime police have arrested three Frenchmen for having allegedly made and sold fake euro banknotes.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/806325-three-frenchmen-arrested-for-allegedly-making-fake-euro-notes/