Iran aims high ahead of push for final nuclear deal
NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press
ADAM SCHRECK, Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is staking out a tough bargaining stance for the final phase of nuclear negotiations, with both its supreme leader and its moderate president saying Thursday that any deal must include an immediate lifting of withering sanctions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816256-iran-aims-high-ahead-of-push-for-final-nuclear-deal/

Nitrogen gas execution bill heading to Oklahoma governor
SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma is poised to become the first U.S. state to allow the use of nitrogen gas to execute inmates under a plan given final legislative approval Thursday and now headed to the governor's desk.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816257-oklahoma-could-execute-death-row-inmates-with-nitrogen-gas/

Palestinian envoy: 'Military' option agreed for Syrian camp
ALBERT AJI, Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A senior Palestinian official said Thursday that an agreement has been reached with the Syrian government to use military force to expel Islamic State militants from an embattled Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816258-palestinian-envoy-military-option-agreed-for-syrian-camp/

Twelve-year-old girl disappearance after online chat

Roi Et: – Provincial police have no clue how and why a 12-year-old girl ran away from home after online chatting.

Before her disappearance, the girl was in contact with the man with assumed online name.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816260-twelve-year-old-girl-disappearance-after-online-chat/

Google Tips: Here are 78 cool things you can do with Google



Earlier this week, Google Tips shared “78 things you didn’t know you could with Google”, which offers info on all manner of things from internet and password security to creating awesome videos and texting without using your thumbs.

Check out the full list here: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-tips/8625/

French network’s broadcasts hacked by group claiming IS ties



PARIS (AP) — Hackers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group simultaneously blacked out 11 channels of a French global TV network and took over its website and social media accounts on Thursday, in what appeared to be the most ambitious media attack so far by the extremist group.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/french-networks-broadcasts-hacked-by-group-claiming-is-ties/8667/

PC sales declined again in first quarter



SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Weak demand for desktop computers caused PC sales to plunge again in the first quarter of this year, reflecting the industry’s ongoing struggles with the shift to smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/pc-sales-declined-again-in-first-quarter/8676/

Briton fights off teenage robbers in Pattaya

Pattaya, Chon Buri:- A 33-year-old British man fought off six Thai teenagers who tried to rob him of his motorcycle early Friday, police said.

The Bang Lamung police station was alerted at 3 am that Danny Dauiels was attacked in front of the Charuporn gold shop on Liab Thang Rotfai Road next to Soi Khao Noi in Tambon Nongplua.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816274-briton-fights-off-teenage-robbers-in-pattaya/

Police to check for DUI during Songkran

Bangkok: – The Metropolitan Police Bureau has launched the campaign to enforce the ban on driving under the influence of alcohol around the capital during Songkran festival.

Motorists and passengers of public transportation would be targeted for Breathalyzer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816261-police-to-check-for-dui-during-songkran/

DOEB to increase palm oil in bio-diesel from 3.5% to 7%

BANGKOK, 10 April 2015, (NNT) - The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) is increasing the ratio of palm oil in bio-diesel from 3.5% to 7% beginning on April 16th .

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816280-doeb-to-increase-palm-oil-in-bio-diesel-from-35-to-7/

Udon Thani continues safety upgrade for railroad crossings

UDON THANI, 9 April 2015 (NNT) – 19 Local Administrative Organizations in Udon Thani are urged to take care of the safety features of railroad crossings in the province to prevent the accident during Songkran holidays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816281-udon-thani-continues-safety-upgrade-for-railroad-crossings/

UPDATE:

Passengers from sunken ferry file reports with Phuket police
Eakkapop Thongtub


The ferry caught fire and sank close to Nopparatthara Beach

PHUKET: -- Thirty-four passengers who were on board the Ao Nang Princess 5 ferry which burned and sank on Wednesday afternoon (April 8) were interviewed by police yesterday morning (April 9) after filing lost property reports with Kathu police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816235-centre-set-up-in-phuket-to-help-victims-of-ferry-fire/#entry9289783

Historic encounter with Cuba's Castro awaits Obama in Panama
By JOSH LEDERMAN

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Turning the page on a half-century of hostility, President Barack Obama signaled Thursday he will soon remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, boosting hopes for improved ties as he prepared for a historic encounter with Cuban President Raul Castro.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816286-historic-encounter-with-cubas-castro-awaits-obama-in-panama/

Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to 'butcher' 40 years ago
By DENIS D. GRAY

PARIS (AP) — Twelve helicopters, bristling with guns and U.S. Marines, breached the morning horizon and began a daring descent toward Cambodia's besieged capital. Residents believed the Americans were rushing in to save them, but at the U.S. Embassy, in a bleeding city about to die, the ambassador wept.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816287-ambassador-us-handed-cambodia-to-butcher-40-years-ago/

SET up 2.27 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Private sector promises to buy palm nuts at reasonable prices to help growers



BANGKOK: -- The private sector has pledged to purchase palm oil nuts from farmers at reasonable prices to support the government's attempt to solve surplus and falling price.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816290-thai-private-sector-promises-to-buy-palm-nuts-at-reasonable-prices-to-help-growers/

Australian drug smugglers on death row file review to Constitutional Court



JAKARTA: -- The Jakarta Globe reported that lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution filed a judicial review to the Constitutional Court on Thursday challenging the president’s right to issue clemency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816296-australian-drug-smugglers-on-indonesia-death-row-file-review-to-constitutional-court/

AP investigation details perimeter breaches at US airports
By MARTHA MENDOZA and JUSTIN PRITCHARD

(AP) Several hundred times over the last decade, intruders have hopped fences, slipped past guardhouses, crashed their cars through gates or otherwise breached perimeter security at the nation's busiest airports — sometimes even managing to climb aboard jets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816297-ap-investigation-details-perimeter-breaches-at-us-airports/

Seven arrested in Phuket pre-Songkran anti-crime and drug campaign
Eakkapop Thongtub


The seven were arrested as part of a pre-Sonkran anti-crime and drug campaign.

PHUKET:-- One Thai man with an unlicenced firearm and six Burmese men with kratom juice and leaves were arrested in Patong yesterday night (April 9).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816301-seven-arrested-in-phuket-pre-songkran-anti-crime-and-drug-campaign/

UTCC: Public spending during Songkran predicted at 119 billion baht

BANGKOK, 10 April 2015 (NNT) - According to a research by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 119 billion baht of public spending is expected during this year’s Songkran holidays, an increase of 2.01% from the year earlier.

The figure, despite being the highest prediction, is actually the slowest expansion rate in 5 years, thanks to the rising prices of commodity products and services.

The research indicated the reason behind the slower spending growth is the public concerns over the local economy and low agricultural product prices which cause residents to be more frugal.

Nonetheless, the research pointed out that this year would be the first year that Thai celebrants focus more on party expenses, such as food, drinks and alcoholic beverages. Meanwhile, fewer people were spending on merit making activities and tourism, a sentiment that reflects worries among the public.


-- NNT 2015-04-10

German police probe whether woman faked link to crash victim

BERLIN (AP) — German police said Thursday they are looking into whether a woman fraudulently claimed to be a relative of a victim of last month's Germanwings crash to get free flights to southern France.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816304-germanwings-plane-crash-fake-relative-claims-free-flights-to-french-alps/

'Game of Thrones' makes an epic return

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Former redhead Sansa remains a brunette. Tyrion grows a beard. East and West shall meet. And, once again, more will die gruesome deaths.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816326-game-of-thrones-makes-an-epic-return/

Traffic closed to ensure safe water throwing in capital’s 10 areas



BANGKOK: -- The Traffic Police Division has announced 10 major roads in Bangkok closed to traffic from April 12-14 and April 13-15, depending on each zone of celebration, to allow both local and foreign revellers to enjoy water throwing with safety during the Songkran, the Thai New Year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816329-traffic-closed-in-bangkok-to-ensure-safe-water-throwing-in-capitals-10-areas/

Creative Thai cooking classes as part of the 2015 Discover Thainess campaign

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to lend its support to promote new Thai culinary experiences organised by Concept Cooking and Craft as well as the Food Communication Association.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816332-creative-thai-cooking-classes-as-part-of-the-2015-discover-thainess-campaign/

NLA President accepts petition on amendment of law related to civil servants at universities

BANGKOK, 10 April 2015 (NNT) - The President of the National Legislative Assembly has accepted a petition from a group of state employees working in universities across the country, asking for an amendment of a law related to their employment conditions.

NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai on Thursday met with and accepted a petition from Wing Commander Sumit Suwan, chairman of the network of civil servants at universities.

In the petition, the network claimed that there continue to be problems related to the employment conditions and the administration of civil servants working for various universities because the current law put affected employees at a disadvantage when compared with civil servants serving other state offices.

The petition stated that civil servants employed by universities are enjoying lower salary, limited welfare and benefits while their career future appears anything but secure.

Mr. Pornpetch said that the issue needs to be reviewed by the Cabinet before it can be presented to the NLA to make any amendment.


-- NNT 2015-04-10

PM urged to exercise Section 44 to amend energy related laws



BANGKOK, 10 April 2015 (NNT) – Civic groups have called on Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to use his power under Section 44 of the interim constitution to amend the 1971 petroleum act and the 1971 petroleum tax collection act, and bring in a production-sharing contract instead of holding the 21st round of petroleum exploration concession auction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816337-thai-pm-urged-to-exercise-section-44-to-amend-energy-related-laws/

SET down 0.99 to 1,544.12 at midday /Bangkok Post

Tak:- A so-called death road in Tak province is going to shake off its notoriety.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816349-taks-death-road-to-be-improved/

Public health minister sets ambulance speed limit at 80 kph

BANGKOK: -- Public Health Minister Rachata Rachatanavin has signed an order to set the speed limit of ambulances at 80 kilometers per hour when the ambulances are delivering emergency patients to hospitals.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816358-public-health-minister-sets-ambulance-speed-limit-at-80-kph/

Mass exodus out of capital to celebrate Songkran begins

BANGKOK: -- Mass exodus out of capital to celebrate Songkran beginsMass exodus out of capital to celebrate Songkran beginsMass exodus out of capital to celebrate Songkran beginsMass exodus out of capital to celebrate Songkran begins

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816361-mass-exodus-out-of-capital-to-celebrate-songkran-begins/