Thailand Live Friday 19 Jun 2015

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Passenger restrained, strapped to his seat after attacking flight attendant

MELBOURNE, Australia - A passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant on an Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Australia after he was told he wasn't allowed to smoke on the plane.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833907-passenger-restrained-strapped-to-his-seat-after-attacking-flight-attendant/

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2.2 million tablets of ya baa seized from roadside bushes

CHIANG RAI: -- About 2.2 million tablets of methamphetamine or ya baa and 10 kilogrammes of Ice (crystal meth) were found dumped in the bushes about 200 metres from a main road in Mae Lao district of Chiang Rai on Thursday.

Mae Lao police said they were alerted of the presence of several bags dumped in the bushes and a police team was rushed to the scene to investigate. When they opened up the bags they found the ya baa and Ice.

The drugs were believed to be intentionally dumped in the bushes by drug traffickers to avoid police detection and to be picked up later to be delivered to the buyers.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/2-2-million-tablets-of-ya-baa-seized-from-roadside-bushes


-- Thai PBS 2015-06-19

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Denmark Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt concedes defeat in parliamentary election.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Danish center-right opposition leader declares victory in parliamentary election.

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Denmark's center-right opposition wins election
JAN M. OLSEN, Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's center-right opposition won a parliamentary election after strong gains by an anti-immigration party that wants to limit the European Union's influence over the small Nordic country, official results showed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833909-denmarks-center-right-opposition-wins-election/

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NRC opposed to legalizing casinos in Thailand

BANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)- A National Reform Council (NRC) member opposes the idea that Thailand should open a casino to stimulate economic growth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833879-strong-public-reaction-to-proposal-on-legalising-casinos-in-thailand/#entry9529828

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas has executed Gregory Russeau for 2001 robbery and slaying of 75-year-old man.

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Boko Haram attacks villages in Niger, 40 dead, says official
DALATOU MAMANE, Associated Press

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Militants from the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram crossed the border and attacked two towns in neighboring Niger, setting homes ablaze and killing at least 40 people, a local government official said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833926-boko-haram-attacks-villages-in-niger-40-dead-says-official/

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US visa computer glitch to last 'until next week'

WASHINGTON: -- A computer glitch that has halted all US visa applications is expected to remain until next week, a government spokesman said last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833927-us-visa-computer-glitch-to-last-until-next-week/

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NBC removes Brian Williams from 'Nightly News'
By DAVID BAUDER

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC said Thursday that Brian Williams will not return to his job as "Nightly News" anchor following his suspension for misrepresenting himself, but will be given a second chance with the company as a breaking news anchor at the cable network MSNBC.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833929-us-nbc-removes-brian-williams-from-nightly-news/

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Clinton says US must face 'hard truths' about guns, race
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday the country has to face "hard truths" about guns and race in the wake of a shooting at a historically black church in South Carolina that left nine dead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833931-clinton-says-us-must-face-hard-truths-about-guns-race/

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Hospitals urged to allow patients to buy their own medicines

BANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has instructed hospitals to allow patients to buy their own medicines in a bid to solve overpriced drugs sold in the hospitals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833935-thai-hospitals-urged-to-allow-patients-to-buy-their-own-medicines/

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House revives Obama's trade agenda, struggle moves to Senate
By CHARLES BABINGTON and DAVID ESPO

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House dramatically rescued President Barack Obama's trade agenda from near oblivion Thursday, and supporters urged the Senate to finish the job and give him a signature achievement in his final years in office.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833938-house-revives-obamas-trade-agenda-struggle-moves-to-senate/

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83 year-old Thai mother stabs son to death


[Photo credit: Manager Online]

Kanchanaburi:- An 83-year-old mother stabbed her son to death in an apparent self-defense after her 53-year-old drunk son was about to beat her like in the past, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833939-83-year-old-thai-mother-stabs-son-to-death/

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SET falls 0.34 to 1,507.70 points at the start of trade this morning /Bangkok Post

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Deaths of Foreigners Shrouded in Mystery

News by Khmer Times/Jack Laurenson

SIHANOUKVILLE (Khmer Times) – An inquest in the United Kingdom to determine the cause of death of British tourist Peter Riley, following his mysterious death in Sihanoukville was adjourned this week to allow his body to be cremated in Jersey, England.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833947-deaths-of-british-nationals-in-cambodia-shrouded-in-mystery/

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DBD: 17% increase in business closures seen in May

BANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce has reported a decrease in business registrations in May, whereas business closures were on the rise due to stricter regulation of lottery vendors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833952-thai-dbd-17-increase-in-business-closures-seen-in-may/

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Aussie tourist found dead in Patong hotel
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Medical staff inspect the scene. Photo:

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating to confirm whether or not an Australian man found dead in a Patong hotel room last night (June 18) died of natural causes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833953-aussie-tourist-found-dead-in-patong-hotel/

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Vietnam waives visa for 5 Europe countries to boost tourism

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam will waive the need for tourist visas for five more European countries in a bid to boost its ailing tourism industry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833956-vietnam-waives-visa-for-5-europe-countries-to-boost-tourism/

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Ministry quarantines more than 10 people having close contacts with Omani patient



BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has quarantined more than 10 people who have close contact with the Mers-infected Omani patient on the same flight to Bangkok while advising others to take leave and stay at homes and report their conditions daily to public health officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833959-mers-thai-ministry-quarantines-more-than-10-people-having-close-contacts-with-omani-patient/

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National police launch probe into racist Leicester FB orgy
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thai police have launched an investigation into a trio of British footballers who appeared in a sex video in which they made racially derisive comments to a Thai woman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833980-thailands-national-police-launch-probe-into-racist-leicester-fb-orgy/

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Red flagging Thai aviation safety is normal procedure



BANGKOK: -- Announcement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on its official website that it was red-flagging Thailand for its failure to address significant safety concerns (SSC) within the 90 day deadline was a normal procedure but will stem regional civil aviation authorities to make more stringent check on the Thai aviation safety protocols.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833983-red-flagging-thai-aviation-safety-is-normal-procedure/

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Rare whale shark spotted near Pattaya

PATTAYA:--A rare whale shark was captured on video in the waters off Pattaya.

Terawatt Thongchai, an 18-year-old crewman on a tourist boat based at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club said he was working June 6 on board a yacht taking a group of tourists to explore Koh Larn. They stopped between Tawaen Beach and Koh Sak for the tourists to fish and enjoy the scenery and received a rare and unexpected sight.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833982-rare-whale-shark-spotted-near-pattaya/

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Jordanian deported after trying to extend fake visa

PATTAYA:--A Jordanian man who took a fake passport to the Chonburi Immigration Office to have a fake visa extended was arrested and deported after officials recognized the obvious forgery.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833987-jordanian-deported-after-trying-to-extend-fake-visa/

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Unlicenced Phuket driver wrecks mother's car in early morning crash
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The driver was lucky to escape with only minor injuries.

PHUKET: -- An 18-year-old unlicenced male driver was lucky to espower cablescape with only minor injuries when he crashed his mother̕s car into an electricity pylon on Chao Fa East Rd in the early hours of Wednesday morning (June 17).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833990-unlicenced-phuket-driver-wrecks-mothers-car-in-early-morning-crash/

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Thai embassy: no Thais in South Korean come down with Mers

BANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)-The Thai embassy in Seoul has revealed that, according to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Control Center in South Korean, 4 more people have succumbed to death and 3 more have been infected with Mers.

That brings the number of deaths in South Korea to 23, and to 165 the number of people infected by the virus. However, there have been no reports of Thais coming down with the disease or being in quarantine.

The embassy has also assured that the infection only occurs within hospitals where patients are being quarantined and treated.


-- NNT 2015-06-19

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SRT to lease out Makkasan land to Finance Ministry for commercial development



BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand’s land at Makkasan is likely to be leased out to the Finance Ministry for long-term commercial development which is expected to generate 50 billion baht revenue for the SRT to settle its huge debts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833997-srt-to-lease-out-makkasan-land-to-finance-ministry-for-commercial-development/

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Poll shows most people oppose legalizing casinos

BANGKOK: -- More than half of the respondents in a poll conducted by Bangkok University oppose legalizing casinos on the grounds that gambling is immoral and bad and, therefore, casinos should not be allowed to be set up here.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834017-poll-shows-most-people-oppose-legalizing-casinos/

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Phuket earthquake disaster drill gets green light
The Phuket News

Vice Governor Somkiet confirmed that the mass earthquake emergency-response drill next week will go ahead

PHUKET: Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak has confirmed that the mass earthquake emergency-response drill to be held in Thalang next week will go ahead as scheduled on June 24-26.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834020-phuket-earthquake-disaster-drill-gets-green-light/

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Seminar: BKK is sinking at 10 mm/year with the worst subsidence in Ramkhamhaeng area



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok is sinking by an average of 10 mm per annum with the worst incidence of land subsidence in Ramkhamhaeng area which is sinking at a rate of two centimeters per year, said Mr Sucharit Khunthanakulwong, chief of the water engineering department of engineering faculty of Chuulalongkorn University, on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834026-seminar-bkk-is-sinking-at-10-mmyear-with-the-worst-subsidence-in-ramkhamhaeng-area/