Possible land encroachment on Phuketʼs Bangla Rd
The Phuket News


28 businesses could be removed in it is found they are encroaching on public land in Bangla Rd.

PHUKET: -- A committee which was set up to look into land encroachment on Patongʼs Bangla Rd say it is possible that 28 businesses could be removed if their title deeds are found to be invalid.

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Phuket health advisory issued over forest fire haze
Saroj Kueprasertkij


The forest-fire haze shrouds the horizon in Phuket. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- The health chief for Phuket has issued an advisory for people with breathing difficulties, as well as children and the elderly, to stay indoors, away from the haze that has descended on Phuket today (August 27).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851548-phuket-health-advisory-issued-over-forest-fire-haze/

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Most Thai men drink: Survey
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Only 5.6 per cent of married and single women said their partners have never consumed alcohol, according to a survey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851551-most-thai-men-drink-survey/

Normal operations at Krabi airport despite haze
The Nation

KRABI: -- Krabi International Airport reported normal operations this afternoon despite haze.

Withawat Phakdeesantisakul, director of the airport, said that the haze has not yet affected the operations. The airport still can accommodate 40 daily flights, he said.

The province reported 2,000 metres of visibility.

Several provinces in the southern part of Thailand has encountered haze, caused by fires in Indonesia.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Normal-operations-at-Krabi-airport-despite-haze-30267588.html


-- The Nation 2015-08-27

CDC confident new constitution will not be rejected

BANGKOK, 27 August 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) is confident the National Reform Council (NRC) will not vote down the new constitution, urging all to consider whether the new charter is more progressive than its predecessors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851559-cdc-confident-new-thai-constitution-will-not-be-rejected/

Czech expat dies in Phuket motorbike crash
Eakkapop Thongtub


Mr Krupka was already dead when police and rescue workers arrived at the scene.

PHUKET: -- A 44-year-old man from the Czech Republic died in the early hours of this morning when he crashed his motorbike near the Kathu temple following a trip to Patong with his son.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851563-czech-expat-dies-in-phuket-motorbike-crash/

NLA passes the 2016 fiscal year's 2.72 trillion baht budget bill



BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the 2016 fiscal year budget totaling 2.72 trillion baht in three straight readings within just four hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851565-nla-passes-the-2016-fiscal-years-272-trillion-baht-budget-bill/

Stop sharing this pretty’s pink nipple cream video, police say
By Coconuts

BANGKOK: -- When you have exhausted every avenue in a bid to lighten your skin, the obvious next step is to lighten your nipples.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851606-stop-sharing-this-prettys-pink-nipple-cream-video-police-say/

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