Korbkan says Thailand needs no casinos to boost tourism
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Tourism and Sports Minister Korbkan Watnawarangkul said Tuesday that Thailand needs no casinos to draw foreign tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835041-korbkan-says-thailand-needs-no-casinos-to-boost-tourism/

Row over bag of nuts costs airline $715,000
Ben Farmer

London: An Airliner was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Northern Ireland at a cost of up to £350,000 ($715,000) because an unruly passenger was demanding some nuts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835044-row-over-bag-of-nuts-costs-airline-us715000/

Gasohol prices reduced by 40 satang from tomorrow onward

BANGKOK, 23 June 2015 (NNT) - PTT Pcl and Bangchak Petroluem Pcl will lower the prices of all types of gasohol, by 40 satang per liter tomorrow from 05.00 hrs onward.

All gasohol sold by both companies will be sold for 40 satang cheaper, except for gasohol E85 which will only be reduced by 20 satang.

The prices of Benzene 95 will be 35.66 baht per liter, gasohol-95 29.50 baht per liter, and gasohol-91 28.68 baht per liter. Meanwhile, E20 will be 27.28 baht per liter, E85 23.38 baht per liter and diesel 25.59 baht per liter.


-- NNT 2015-06-23

UPDATE:

Cabinet's approval sought for aviation improvement
SUCHAT SRITAMA
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The Transport Ministry will today seek the Cabinet's approval for the restructuring of the aviation authorities, following the International Civil Aviation Organisation's warning on safety standards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835036-thailands-aviation-safety-standards-aav-affirms-no-impact-from-icaos-latest-move/#entry9544140

Deaf Chinese tourist fatally injured by train
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A 62-year old Chinese tourist was fatally injured when he was hit by a train at the railroad crossing in front of the Miracle Grand Hotel at 10 am Tuesday.

Police said the tourist was identified as Shen Guozhu. The tourist was crossing the railroad to a convenient store on the opposite from the hotel when he was hit by the train. He apparently did not hear the trains' whistle because he was deaf.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Deaf-Chinese-tourist-fatally-injured-by-train-30262915.html


-- The Nation 2015-06-23

Body of Phuket fisherman found floating in Andaman sea
Eakkapop Thongtub


Rescue workers bring the body back to shore.

PHUKET: -- The body of a fisherman who was reported missing last Friday (June 19) when he fell from the boat he was fishing from with his wife was found floating in the Andaman Sea this morning (June 23).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835057-body-of-phuket-fisherman-found-floating-in-andaman-sea/

UPDATE:

Thai economy unaffected by MERS
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Fiscal Policy Office director-general Krisda Chinavicharana insisted Tuesday that the Thai economy has not yet been affected by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, reflecting through the number of tourist arrivals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835038-fpo-says-mers-situation-in-thailand-is-under-control/#entry9544290

1st ASEAN Disaster Medical Rally held in Chiang Rai during 22-25 Jun

CHIANG RAI, 23 June 2015 (NNT) - The1st “ASEAN Disaster Medical Rally: Together We Will Survive” is being held during 22-25 June in Thailand’s northernmost province of Chiang Rai. It is jointly organized by Chiang Rai Provincial Public Health Office, Ministry of Public Health, and the National Institute for Emergency Medicine.

The rally was officially opened on Tuesday by Mr. Bhichit Rattakul, Emergency Medical Committee member and Chairman of the Sub-committee on Emergency Medical System in Disaster Situation.

Bhichit said that main objectives are to enhance cooperation, build partnerships and collaborative network among national and international public health organizations in particular the ASEAN member states.

“At the rally, all participants can develop knowledge of disaster preparedness and emergency response and learn mutual experiences from local and international teams,” he continued.

Over 350 doctors, nurses, paramedics and EMT from Thailand and ASEAN countries as well as Japan are scheduled to attend a field training session on 24 June at two sites, one at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University and the other at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Regional Center Region 15.

The field session will feature training on Emergency Medical Systems (EMS), line of command in emergency situation, field hospital management, water rescues, building collapse, and chemical spills.


-- NNT 2015-06-23

Maroon 5 cancels concert in Indonesia
The Jakarta Post, ANN


US Singer Adam Levine and pop band Maroon 5 perfom on stage at Meo Arena in Lisbon on June 17./EPA

JAKARTA: -- American pop rock band Maroon 5 announced on Tuesday that their concert in Jakarta in September would be cancelled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835082-maroon-5-cancels-concert-in-indonesia/

PM attends 6th ACMECS summit, pushes for more connectivity ahead of AEC

BANGKOK, 23 June 2015 (NNT) - The Prime Minister attended the 6th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) summit in Naypyidaw, Myanmar to meet with other heads of state and discuss cooperation within the ACMECS framework and in the future.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835091-pm-prayut-attends-6th-acmecs-summit-pushes-for-more-connectivity-ahead-of-aec/

Student arrested for shooting a rival in a brawl at Rama IX road



BANGKOK: -- A vocational student was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of murder and illegal possession of firearms for allegedly shooting to death a rival student following a brawl near Rama IX road intersection over the weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835095-student-arrested-for-shooting-a-rival-in-a-brawl-at-rama-ix-road/

Brewer opposes alcohol sale ban
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thai Asia Pacific Breweries (TAP), the brewer of Heineken, Tiger and Cheers beers, lashed out at the proposal to impose the ban on alcohol sale within 300 metres of university and college campuses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835096-brewer-opposes-alcohol-sale-ban/

ACMECS
Thailand pushes for more connectivity ahead of AEC

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has made great strides to adjust its rules and regulations to work seamlessly with Acmecs member nations; Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835098-thailand-pushes-for-more-connectivity-ahead-of-aec/

Cabinet approves extension of panda pairs' stay until 2023
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet Tuesday approved the extension of the Sino-Thai cooperation on panda conservation, resulting in the extension of the stay of Chuang Chaung and Lin Hui pandas at the Chiang Mai Zoo until 2023.

The ten-year project started on October 12 2003 so it has ended on October 2013. The Cabinet's resolution retroactively extended the project from October 2013 to 2023.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Cabinet-approves-extension-of-panda-pairs-stay-unt-30262927.html


-- The Nation 2015-06-23

Abhisit calls on PM to take a stand on casino issue



BANGKOK: -- Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called upon Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to take a stand on the contentious issue about whether casinos should be legalized or not.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835100-abhisit-calls-on-pm-to-take-a-stand-on-casino-issue/

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4-year old girl quarantined in Chaiyaphum hospital under suspicion of contracting MERS



BANGKOK: -- A four-year old girl who returned from South Korea on June 9 with her mother has been quaranteened at Chaiyaphum provincial hospital for observation after she developed symptoms suspected to be caused by MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndromes).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835104-4-year-old-girl-quarantined-in-chaiyaphum-hospital-under-suspicion-of-contracting-mers/

Thai police wrap up human trafficking probe

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's crackdown on people smuggling and trafficking networks has successfully dismantled the grim trade, police announced Tuesday while admitting that dozens of suspects have yet to be apprehended.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835105-thai-police-wrap-up-human-trafficking-probe/

PARIS (AP) - Paris announces bid for 2024 Olympics.

French film set sparks beach encroachment scare off Phuket
Matt Pond


The buildings are part of a film set for a French comedy currently being filmed on the island.

PHUKET: -- Fears that illegal structures were being erected on a popular beach off Phuket have been quashed after it has been confirmed that they are part of a film set.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835133-french-film-set-sparks-beach-encroachment-scare-off-phuket/

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