Enrique Peña Nieto: Mexico will not pay for Donald Trump's wall
By Everton Gayle



MEXICO CITY: -- The Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto says his country will not pay for Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the US-Mexico border – and likened the Republican candidate to Hitler and Mussolini.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901469-enrique-pena-nieto-mexico-will-not-pay-for-donald-trumps-wall/

Despite US airstrikes, Somali extremist group still active
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and ABDI GULED

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — By U.S. accounts, it was a devastating airstrike against Islamic militants in Somalia, with more than 150 fighters killed in a training camp. But the weekend attack probably won't diminish al-Shabab's ability to continue a wave of bloodshed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901470-despite-us-airstrikes-somali-extremist-group-still-active/

Pattaya suicide victim leaves note warning of ‘dead body inside’ room
Kwaang Siripoom


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PATTAYA:-- A Singaporean man, 28, who committed suicide in Pattaya left a note warning that his dead body was inside his hotel room.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901471-pattaya-suicide-victim-leaves-note-warning-of-dead-body-inside-room/

Biden arrives in Israel amid rash in Palestinian attacks
By DANIEL ESTRIN

JERUSALEM (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Tuesday for a two-day visit that is to include meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders as Palestinians unleashed a wave of attacks that killed an American tourist near where Biden was visiting and wounded a dozen Israelis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901472-biden-arrives-in-israel-amid-rash-in-palestinian-attacks/

Australia hopes to return Iranian asylum seekers under deal

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) An Australian official says Australia hopes to send thousands of Iranian asylum seekers back to their homeland under a new deal with Tehran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901486-australia-hopes-to-return-iranian-asylum-seekers-under-deal/

WHO: Sexual transmission of Zika more common than thought
By JAMEY KEATEN and MARIA CHENG

GENEVA (AP) — Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, citing reports from several countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901487-who-sexual-transmission-of-zika-more-common-than-thought/

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Palestinian attacks kill American student, wound 12 Israelis
By IAN DEITCH

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian attackers unleashed a series of shooting and stabbing assaults on Israelis on Tuesday, including a stabbing spree in the ancient Mediterranean port city of Jaffa that killed an American student near where Vice President Joe Biden was meeting with Israel's former president, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901460-us-tourist-killed-13-injured-as-palestinian-terrorists-go-on-bloody-rampage-in-israel/#entry10508847

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton wins Democratic presidential primary in Mississippi.

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Israel: US tourist is killed and dozens wounded in wave of attacks



JERUSALEM: -- A wave of Palestinian attacks have left one American dead and a dozen Israelis wounded near Tel Aviv and East Jerusalem, according to Israeli police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901460-us-tourist-killed-13-injured-as-palestinian-terrorists-go-on-bloody-rampage-in-israel/#entry10508857

CDC agrees to let Supreme Court handle ethical issues affecting politicians

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission has decided to let the Supreme Court handle all ethical issues concerning politicians after the new charter takes effect.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901488-thai-cdc-agrees-to-let-supreme-court-handle-ethical-issues-affecting-politicians/

3 decades later, a mixed legacy for 'Just Say No'
By GENE JOHNSON

SEATTLE (AP) — For a generation of Americans, first lady Nancy Reagan was most closely associated with a single phrase: "Just Say No."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901490-us-3-decades-later-a-mixed-legacy-for-just-say-no/

Tens of thousands sign petition against Netflix blocking VPNs
BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD



An online petition demanding Netflix change its policy on blocking users with VPNs from accessing geo restricted content has been signed by more than 38,000 people.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tens-of-thousands-sign-petition-against-netflix-blocking-vpns/14244/

Prayers, cheers as total eclipse darkens swathe of Indonesia

PALEMBANG, Indonesia (AP) — People gazed at the sky in wonder and cheered while others knelt in prayer as a total eclipse of the sun unfolded over Indonesia on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901496-prayers-cheers-as-total-eclipse-darkens-swathe-of-indonesia/

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Mississippi.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Michigan.

NKorean media: Kim says country has miniaturized warheads

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — The official North Korean news agency says the communist country's leader Kim Jong Un met his nuclear scientists for a briefing and declared he was greatly pleased that warheads had been miniaturized for use on ballistic missiles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901527-north-korean-media-kim-says-country-has-miniaturized-warheads/

Incumbent Jakarta governor Basuki to run as independent



JAKARTA: -- Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama confirmed that he will run as an independent, choosing a senior city official as his running mate instead of his current political party member deputy, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901528-incumbent-jakarta-governor-basuki-to-run-as-independent/

Dutch tourist dies while snorkeling in Central Sulawesi



JAKARTA: -- A tourist from the Netherlands has died while snorkeling in waters off Banawa district, Donggala regency, around 40 kilometers west of Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Monday, The Jakarta Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901533-dutch-tourist-dies-while-snorkeling-in-central-sulawesi/

Lao women promoted to higher positions in govt

VIENTIANE: -- More women have been employed and promoted to higher posts within the Party and government, according to the latest survey carried out by the Lao Women's Union, Vientiane Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901535-lao-women-promoted-to-higher-positions-in-govt/

SNLD general secretary tipped for Myanmar’s vice presidency



YANGON: -- An official of the National League for Democracy has confirmed that the party will allocate a vice presidential position to the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy, The Myanmar Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901536-snld-general-secretary-tipped-for-myanmars-vice-presidency/

Grace Poe can run for president



MANILA: -- The Philippines' Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled in favour of Senator Grace Poe, who challenged the Comelec over the citizenship and residency issues filed against her, according to Manila Bulletin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901538-grace-poe-can-run-for-president/

A Decade Ago: Coral reefs and tidal waves of wastewater
Phuket Gazette


Do you remember these headlines? Well, if not, we're sure you'll notice some trends. Image: Gazette graphics

PHUKET: -- As the Phuket Gazette scuba diving columnist for the last four years, I was dumbfounded when I stumbled over the headline screaming from page one of the 2006 March 4-10 issue: HUGE REEF DISCOVERED.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901543-a-decade-ago-coral-reefs-and-tidal-waves-of-wastewater/

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi likely to hold ministerial position
Lindsay Murdoch
SOUTH-EAST ASIA CORRESPONDENT FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA

Bangkok: -- Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to lead Myanmar as a minister in the president's office, testing a fragile relationship with the country's powerful military, according to sources close to her National League for Democracy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901544-myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-likely-to-hold-ministerial-position/

Echo English: New app launched to help Thais practice English speaking
BY STAFF WRITER



Thailand’s Ministry of Education has launched a new mobile app intended to help Thai people learn and practice everyday English.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/echo-english-new-app-launched-to-help-thais-practice-english-speaking/14246/

SCB holds 'Thailand Ahead' investment symposium

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - The Siam Commercial Bank on Tuesday held the SCB Investment Symposium, entitled "Thailand Ahead," at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901547-scb-holds-thailand-ahead-investment-symposium/

Commerce ministry expedites Thai logistics development in AEC

BANGKOK, 9 March 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Business Development under the Ministry of Commerce has arranged a seminar to develop Thai logistics to international standards and increase business opportunities in the AEC.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901548-commerce-ministry-expedites-thai-logistics-development-in-aec/

Troops and police raid crime targets in Nakhon Pathom



BANGKOK: -- A combined force of soldiers, police and local government officials yesterday raided eight targets in Nakhon Pathom and seized a large number of firearms and ammunition, gold, drugs and cash.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901549-troops-and-police-raid-crime-targets-in-nakhon-pathom/

Army chief says crackdown on mafias will be indefinite



BANGKOK: -- Army commander-in-chief Gen Thirachai Narkwanich announced today the crackdown on influential people or mafias will continue indefinitely nationwide until they all be eliminated from the country's soil.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901550-thai-army-chief-says-crackdown-on-mafias-will-be-indefinite/

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders wins Democratic presidential primary in Michigan

Bill Wyman: Ex-Rolling Stones bassist diagnosed with cancer
By Mark Savage
Music reporter

LONDON: -- Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901552-bill-wyman-ex-rolling-stones-bassist-diagnosed-with-cancer/