BERLIN (AP) - German prosecutors close investigation of alleged US tapping of Chancellor Merkel's cellphone.

Stash of ID, ATM cards - including foreigner's - found at Phuket trash site
Eakkapop Thongtub


The stash of ID and ATM cards, and driver's licenses, were found at a trash site in Kata. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A hoard of identity cards, including one issued to a foreigner, as well as driver’s licenses and ATM cards was found dumped at an illegal trash site in Karon this morning (June 12).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832408-stash-of-id-atm-cards-including-foreigners-found-at-phuket-trash-site/

80-baht price control takes toll on small lottery vendors



BANGKOK: -- The 80-baht lottery price control now under nationwide campaign is now affecting small lottery vendors who said they have to give up business as they will not make any profit to sell at the price.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832409-80-baht-price-control-takes-toll-on-small-thai-lottery-vendors/

Four Thais Freed After Caught With Gun at Pakistani Airport; One Still Detained
By Khaosod English


The relatives of Faruk Suthok, one of the students arrested in Pakistan, meet with government officials in Krabi province and for help with his case, 12 June 2015.

BANGKOK — Pakistani authorities have released four of the five Thai students who were arrested for trying to smuggle a firearm and ammunition past a security checkpoint at an airport in Pakistan, a Thai official said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832412-four-thais-freed-after-caught-with-gun-at-pakistani-airport;-one-still-detained/

MOTS Minister: Thailand tourism unaffected from MERS-CoV epidemic

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – Thailand’s tourism sector remains unaffected from the spread of MERS-CoV virus in South Korea, while agencies are seeking to a issue notice to their members as a form of prevention measure, says the MOTS Minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832415-minister-kobkarn-thailand-tourism-unaffected-from-mers-epidemic/

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UPDATE:

Four Thai students freed by Pakistan officials except for the fifth one



BANGKOK: -- Four Thai students held by Pakistani officials in Pakistan under suspicion of involvement with terrorist groups have been freed but the fifth is still held in custody for further questioning, said Mr Anusit Kunakorn, secretary-general of the National Security Council, on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832412-four-thais-freed-after-caught-with-gun-at-pakistani-airport;-one-still-detained/#entry9507948

An NRC member believes the draft charter will be dumped by the NRC

BANGKOK: -- The amended draft constitution is likely to be voted down because of there are over 100 proposed amendments and there is no way that every proposed amendment will be accepted by the Constitution Drafting Committee, said Mr Wanchai Sornsiri, a member of the National Reform Council, on Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832475-an-nrc-member-believes-the-draft-charter-will-be-dumped-by-the-nrc/

Pattaya, Chon Buri:- A 44-year-old British tourist was arrested at the Pattaya walking street early Friday after police found a small amount of drug on him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832449-briton-arrested-in-pattaya-with-marijuana-cocaine/

Second loan agreement for Red Line rail project recently signed with Japan

BANGKOK: -- The Thai government recently signed an agreement with the Japanese government under which 10.6 billion baht in loan will be secured from Japan for the construction of the second stage of the Red Line rail project from Bang Sue to Rangsit.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832478-second-loan-agreement-for-red-line-rail-project-recently-signed-with-japan/

Four volunteers face arrest for the disappearance of 74 M16 assault rifles in Korat

BANGKOK: -- Four defence volunteers will face criminal charges for the disappearance of 74 M16 assault rifles from the armoury of the border defence volunteer company based in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832481-four-volunteers-face-arrest-for-the-disappearance-of-74-m16-assault-rifles-in-korat/

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