Thailand Live Wednesday 9 Mar 2016

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Sanders is surprise victor in Michigan; Trump keeps winning

LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Bernie Sanders breathed new life into his long-shot White House bid with a crucial win in Michigan's primary Tuesday night, chipping away at Hillary Clinton's dominance in the Democratic presidential race. Republican Donald Trump swept to victory in both Michigan and Mississippi, overcoming fierce efforts to blunt his momentum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901554-sanders-is-surprise-victor-in-michigan;-trump-keeps-winning/

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Former deputy transport minister faces three charges for shooting dead a dog



BANGKOK: -- Former deputy transport minister and former MP of Ratchaburi province, Thawee Kraikupta, 78, faced three charges pressed by Suan Pueng district police after he shot dead a stray dog.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901326-former-deputy-minister-charged-over-shooting-dog-dead-outside-7-eleven/page-3?p=10509709#entry10509709

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Two passengers killed,20 injured in charter bus crash



BANGKOK: -- Two passengers were killed and 20 others injured when a chartered bus from Khon Kaen to Maha Sarakham skidded off a curve on Khon Kaen-Yang Takad road in Chiang Yuen district of Maha Sarakham and rammed at a tree on the road shoulder.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901556-two-passengers-killed-20-injured-in-charter-bus-crash-in-maha-sarakham/

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Krabi officials find Chikungunya virus in monkey, public urged not to panic
Phuket Gazette


The DNP said it was not surprised by the results of their sample monkey population. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Krabi officials are asking the public not to panic after monkeys at popular tourist areas were found to be infected with the dengue-like virus Chikungunya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901558-krabi-officials-find-chikungunya-virus-in-monkey-public-urged-not-to-panic/

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Student activists face charges at Bangkok Military Court



BANGKOK: -- Six student activists of the so-called New Democracy Movement group late this morning appeared at the Bangkok Military Court to hear if the military protection will pursue criminal charges against them in the court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901560-student-activists-face-charges-at-bangkok-military-court/

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Heart broken Thai man attempts suicide from central Pattaya bridge
Kwaang Siripoom



PATTAYA:-- A 34 year old man had to be rescued after attempting to jump from a bridge in central Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901562-heart-broken-thai-man-attempts-suicide-from-central-pattaya-bridge/

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Ted Cruz wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho.

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Record producer Sir George Martin, known as the "Fifth Beatle", has died aged 90, Ringo Starr says on Twitter /BBC

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'Fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin dies, aged 90

LONDON: -- Record producer Sir George Martin, known as the "Fifth Beatle", has died aged 90, Ringo Starr says on Twitter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901569-fifth-beatle-sir-george-martin-dies-aged-90/

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Money Approved to Move Canal Families as City Threatens Deal
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Homes encroach into Khlong Lat Phrao in a January file photo.

BANGKOK — A deal to relocate thousands of residents living along canals facing redevelopment remains in jeopardy despite funds being set aside yesterday to make it happen.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901570-money-approved-to-move-canal-families-as-city-threatens-deal/

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Black Wednesday in France as nationwide protests are planned against labour reforms



PARIS: -- France is bracing itself for nationwide protests and some stoppages against a government proposed labour reform bill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901572-black-wednesday-in-france-as-nationwide-protests-are-planned-against-labour-reforms/

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Yazidi women: The ISIL sex slaves the world forgot



Their plight no longer makes the headlines.

But the enslavement, rape and torture of Yazidi women and children by ISIL extremists continues.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901576-yazidi-women-the-isil-sex-slaves-the-world-forgot/

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15-year-old Indian girl dies after being raped, set on fire

NEW DELHI (AP) — A 15-year-old girl who was raped and set on fire this week died Wednesday in the New Delhi hospital where she had been undergoing treatment for severe burns, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901578-15-year-old-indian-girl-dies-after-being-raped-set-on-fire/

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Trump easily takes Michigan in prize state primary but Sanders is the main surprise



Trump scores easy wins in Michigan and Mississippi
Sanders causes Clinton upset
Rubio has brutal night

LANSING: -- Republican front runner Donald Trump easily took two of the latest primaries, Mississippi and Michigan, consolidating his lead in the race to become his party’s presidential candidate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901554-sanders-is-surprise-victor-in-michigan;-trump-keeps-winning/#entry10510126

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Police Respond to Suicide Attempt on Pattaya Klaang



PATTAYA: -- Police responded to reports of a suicide attempt on Tuesday evening. A Thai man was stricken over his complicated love life.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901562-heart-broken-thai-man-attempts-suicide-from-central-pattaya-bridge/#entry10510155

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Gov satisfied with human trafficking eradication effort

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) – The government has indicated satisfaction with the work of its officials to stem human trafficking and is preparing to submit a second report on the matter to the United States in April.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901582-thai-govt-satisfied-with-human-trafficking-eradication-effort/

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Department of Land Transport urges vans to strictly comply with traffic laws for the safety of passengers



BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Land Transport has reminded vans to strictly comply with traffic laws for the safety of their passengers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901585-land-transport-urges-vans-to-strictly-comply-with-traffic-laws-for-the-safety-of-passengers/

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Defense Minister assures lawful crackdown on organized crime

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said the move to crackdown on mafias will only target those suspected of illegal weapons possession and disturbing the peace.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901550-thai-army-chief-says-crackdown-on-mafias-will-be-indefinite/?p=10510207#entry10510207

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BERN, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss authorities say evidence seized at French FA in case against ex-FIFA president Blatter

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NCPO, military and police commence crackdown on influential groups

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - The military has vowed to implement the government's policy of eliminating influential groups, while the Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governors to crackdown on related activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901550-thai-army-chief-says-crackdown-on-mafias-will-be-indefinite/?p=10510230#entry10510230

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Ziplines Reopen With 'European' Influenced Safety Tests
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CityNews – A Media trip was organised, inviting the Tourism Business Association and Hotel operators to tour the newly reopened zipline centres after months of injuries and death caused by unsafe equipment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901587-chiang-mai-ziplines-reopen-with-european-influenced-safety-tests/

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Manager says Beatles producer George Martin has died, age 90

LONDON (AP) — George Martin, the producer who guided the Beatles to astounding heights, has died, his manager says. He was 90.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901569-fifth-beatle-sir-george-martin-dies-aged-90/#entry10510285

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HONOLULU (AP) — Donald Trump wins Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii.

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Google's artificial intelligence AlphaGo defeats human Go champion in first of five-game match

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BREAKING NEWS:
Foreigner killed at Phuket shooting range
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- A foreigner allegedly shot himself in the head at a Phuket firing range at about 2pm today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901590-foreigner-killed-at-phuket-shooting-range/

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Thaivisa Video News 9 March



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Phuket Police chief stumped over tourist SIM cards bypassing national security
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Col Teeraphol Thipjaroen, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, says he is powerless to prevent tourists from receiving unregistered SIM cards for mobile phones. Photo:

PHUKET: -- The arrest of a Chinese national in Phuket last Saturday for providing a Thai SIM card to a suspect in a botched gun heist in Bangkok has left the Phuket Police chief floundering about what to do with tour operators handing out Thai SIM cards to tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901595-phuket-police-chief-stumped-over-tourist-sim-cards-bypassing-national-security/

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Battle over elephant polo on eve of popular Bangkok tournament
By Philip Sherwell, Bangkok

Wildlife campaigners threaten court action over Thai elephant polo festival but organisers insist they are giving animals a 'holiday' from hardship

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901597-battle-over-elephant-polo-on-eve-of-popular-bangkok-tournament/

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12-year-old British Girl Missing in Thailand Found
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Arisara “Zara” Miles Photo: UK police

BANGKOK — A 12-year-old British girl and her father have been found nearly a week after a search was launched for them in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901604-12-year-old-british-girl-missing-in-thailand-found/

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Pattaya Man Electrocutes Himself at Temple

PATTAYA: -- Early Wednesday morning, emergency responders received a report of a man electrocuting himself. The incident occurred at a Pattaya temple after its annual event.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901605-pattaya-man-electrocutes-himself-at-temple/