Thailand Live Tuesday 23 Feb 2016

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Prime Minister keeps controversial comedian off stage
Phuket Gazette


Mr M'bala M'bala has been convicted of Holocaust denial and racism. Photo: Thierry Monasse

PHUKET: -- The show of controversial comedian and hate-speech convict Dieudonn่ M'bala M'bala, scheduled to take place last month at Illuzion night club in Phuket, was cancelled after the venue pulled the plug less than 24 hours ahead of the Frenchman taking the stage. Since then, Mr M'bala M'bala has struggled to find his footing in Asia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/891229-anti-semitic-french-comedian-dieudonne-forced-to-leave-thailand/page-10?p=10453533#entry10453533

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Possible serial killer book removed from Amazon amid outrage

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A book reportedly written by a Canadian serial killer has been removed from Amazon's website within hours of being put on sale online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897256-possible-serial-killer-book-removed-from-amazon-amid-outrage/

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Fears for British backpacker Grace Taylor after she goes missing in Thailand
Oliver Holmes in Bangkok

Taylor, 21, went missing on 16 February and contacted her family later to say ‘people were trying to hurt her’

LONDON: -- The family of a 21-year-old British backpacker from Dorset who went missing in Thailand last week have appealed for help online to find their daughter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897148-british-backpacker-grace-taylor-missing-in-thailand/page-6?p=10453655#entry10453655

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Phatthalung holds festival showcasing Srivijaya culture to ASEAN Community

PHATTHALUNG, 23 February 2016, (NNT) - Phatthalung held a festival to celebrate Makha Bucha Day and introduce the Srivijaya culture to the ASEAN Community.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897259-phatthalung-holds-festival-showcasing-srivijaya-culture-to-asean-community/

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Two men dead, one missing after canoe capsizes during Phuket fishing trip
Eakkapop Thongtub


Marine Police and rescue workers go out in search of the bodies of the missing men. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- The bodies of two men who went missing while canoeing off Phuket on Saturday (Feb 21) have been found. One man is still missing, whilst a ten year old boy who was also out on the canoe is safe The Phuket News has learned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897261-two-men-dead-one-missing-after-canoe-capsizes-during-phuket-fishing-trip/

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Deputy Defense Minister urges Thais to study draft charter thoroughly

BANGKOK, 23 February 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Defense Minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr has urged everyone to thoroughly study the draft constitution and submit their opinions to the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897262-deputy-defense-minister-urges-thais-to-study-draft-charter-thoroughly/

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Army chief urges media not to attach importance to what Thaksin proposed



BANGKOK: -- Army commander-in-chief Gen Theerachai Nakwanich today told media representatives not to attach importance to what the fugitive premier Thaksin Shinawatra said as what is more important is the drought which the farmers are suffering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897265-army-chief-urges-media-not-to-attach-importance-to-what-thaksin-proposed/

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Singer Apologizes for Vandalizing Thai-Laotian Border Mark
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Photo of the vandalized border stone posted to Pantip webboard by user ‘morfun klangna’ / Pantip

BANGKOK — A famous singer has apologized for vandalizing a stone that marked the Thai-Laotian border in northern Thailand, following a storm of criticism on social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897266-singer-apologizes-for-vandalizing-thai-laotian-border-mark/

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British backpacker missing in Thailand 'found'
By Chiara Palazzo, and Philip Sherwell in Bangkok

Thai police say they have found Grace Taylor who alarmed her parents with a panicked phonecall home

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897148-british-backpacker-grace-taylor-missing-in-thailand/page-8#entry10453988

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Man 'strangles' girlfriend's cat after his phone calls were ignored
By Coconuts Bangkok

The cat is now in the care of Kanchanaburi police. Photos: Watchdog Thailand

BANGKOK: -- A police complaint has been filed against against a twisted man in Kanchanaburi province after he allegedly filmed himself strangling his girlfriend's cat and posted the video online after she ignored his phone calls Sunday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897268-man-strangles-girlfriends-cat-after-his-phone-calls-were-ignored/

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Man collapses, dies at Phuket 'love hotel'
Darawan Naknakhon


Police are waiting for doctors to confirm the man's cause of death. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Police believe that an asthma attack killed a man who collapsed and died at a hotel in Chalong just before he was to join a woman he met at a local karaoke bar on the hotel bed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897270-man-collapses-dies-at-phuket-love-hotel/

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King cobra killed after raiding camp
Phuket Gazette


Rescue workers hold up a dead three-meter-long king cobra, which was beaten to death when it raided a workers' camp. Photo: Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- A three-meter-long king cobra was killed after attempting to sneak into a workers' camp in Paklok yesterday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897272-king-cobra-killed-after-raiding-camp/

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Michigan shootings: Uber driver denied bail on murder charges



KALAMAZOO: -- An Uber driver, accused in the US of six counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, has been denied bail.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897274-michigan-shootings-uber-driver-denied-bail-on-murder-charges/

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The domino effect – new border controls leave migrants stuck in Greece



"We don't need food, just we want to cross the borders"

ATHENS: -- As more and more border controls are introduced amid Europe’s migrant crisis, dominoes are falling all the way to Greece.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897276-the-domino-effect-new-border-controls-leave-migrants-stuck-in-greece/

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Dr Xepeng defends her 'Face Off' scheme campaign



BANGKOK: -- Dr Xepeng Chaiyasarn, the daughter of former well-known politician Prachuab Chaiyadarn, came out today to defend her "Face Off by Dr Xepeng" scheme although she is facing charge of over advertising, and accused of unethical medical practice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897279-dr-xepeng-defends-her-face-off-scheme-campaign/

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Labor Ministry concluding labor trafficking data for US



BANGKOK, 23 February 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor has begun concluding information on the nation’s human trafficking and forced labor situation for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to compile into a report for submission to the US State Department in March.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897281-thai-labor-ministry-concluding-labor-trafficking-data-for-us/

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Now that was close! Motorbike barely misses bear in northern Thailand
STAFF WRITER



BANGKOK: -- The stretch of road near the city of Korat in Isaan is known for providing some up close and personal experiences with some of nature’s greatest beasts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897284-now-that-was-close-motorbike-barely-misses-bear-in-northern-thailand/

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Grown man destroys 8 cars outside mom's office in demand for THB800,000
By Coconuts Bangkok


The latest victim said her car was smashed yesterday. Screenshot: Manager

SRI SAKET: -- In the past seven weeks, a 20-year-old Sri Saket man has destroyed eight cars parked at the governmental office where his mom works in a cry for attention and cash.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897286-grown-man-destroys-8-cars-outside-moms-office-in-demand-for-thb800000/

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Thaivisa Video News 23 February

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Commerce Ministry aims to make THAIFEX 2016 world-class event



BANGKOK, 23 February 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has joined hands with the private sector to hold THAIFEX-World of Food 2016, enlisting world renowned German event organizer Koelnmesse to aid in promoting Thai food and agricultural product makers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897299-commerce-ministry-aims-to-make-thaifex-2016-world-class-event/

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Syrian opposition accepts truce with some conditions

BEIRUT (AP) — The main umbrella for Syrian opposition and rebel groups says it "agrees to a temporary truce" as long as the main opposition's demands are met.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897303-syrian-opposition-accepts-truce-with-some-conditions/

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Tough Media Visa Rules Meant to Discourage 'Inaccurate Reporting'
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


A crowd of foreign correspondents take photos of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Feb. 12 at her residence in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — The Thai military government today explained that it placed new restrictions on the application of foreign journalist visas as a measure to crack down on ‘inaccurate reporting’ about Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897305-tough-media-visa-rules-meant-to-discourage-inaccurate-reporting/

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Chiang Mai Night Safari’s white tiger dies of suspected blood poisoning



CHIANG MAI: -- A white tiger has died of suspected blood poisoning at Chiang Mai Night Safari, said Mr Saravuth Srisakul, director of the zoo, on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897308-chiang-mai-night-safaris-white-tiger-dies-of-suspected-blood-poisoning/

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg drops into Mobile World Congress
Euronews

BARCELONA, SPAIN -- The latest in virtual reality technology has been turning heads at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897371-facebooks-zuckerberg-drops-into-mobile-world-congress/

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Deadly train crash in Netherlands
Euronews

NETHERLANDS -- One person has been killed in a train crash in the Netherlands.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897376-deadly-train-crash-in-netherlands/?p=10455509

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Fears of disease in cyclone-hit Fiji amid race to reach remote islands
Euronews

FIJI -- Aid agencies are rushing to distribute supplies in Fiji, ravaged at the weekend by Cyclone Winston which left at least 29 dead.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897377-fears-of-disease-in-cyclone-hit-fiji-amid-race-to-reach-remote-islands/

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Shelter for gay refugees opens in Berlin
Euronews

BERLIN, GERMANY -- A gay rights group in Germany is opening a new home in Berlin on Tuesday for homosexual refugees.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897378-shelter-for-gay-refugees-opens-in-berlin/?p=10455606

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Thai teen who set his girlfriend on fire surrenders to police

BANGKOK: -- A Thai teenager wanted for dousing a woman in gasoline and setting her on fire has handed himself into police.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897385-thai-teen-who-set-his-girlfriend-on-fire-surrenders-to-police/

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Aussie survives Phuket balcony fall
Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- A conscious Australian tourist was rushed to hospital after falling from the third-floor balcony of a Patong hotel just after midnight today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897388-aussie-survives-phuket-balcony-fall/?p=10455758

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Thai man dies after trying to cross rickety old bridge in his 6 wheeled truck

AYUTTHAYA:-- A 38 year old man drowned on Sunday after the six-wheel truck he was driving plunged into a canal as he tried to drive it across a wooden bridge not suitable for vehicles heavier than a motorbike.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897389-thai-man-dies-after-trying-to-cross-rickety-old-bridge-in-his-6-wheeled-truck/