Biden slams Palestinian silence
By Catherine Hardy | With REUTERS, AFP, APTN



"The United States of America condemns these acts and condemns the failure to condemn these acts"

RAMALLAH: -- The US Vice President has criticised those who fail to condemn attacks on Israeli citizens.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901759-biden-slams-palestinian-silence/

Heroin worth 100 million Baht seized in Chiang Mai, 1 arrested
Kwaang Siripoom



CHIANG MAI:-- Police have arrested a man after more than 21 kilograms of heroin worth an estimated 100 million baht was seized in the Mae Rim and Sansai districts of Chiang Mai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901761-heroin-worth-100-million-baht-seized-in-chiang-mai-1-arrested/

Nancy Reagan begins final journey to husband's side
JOHN ROGERS, Associated Press

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Nancy Reagan began her final journey to her husband's side Wednesday as a police motorcade carried her casket down an empty freeway lined with saluting firefighters and mourners holding hands over their hearts in tribute to the former first lady.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901779-nancy-reagan-begins-final-journey-to-husbands-side/

Pro-gun activist is accidentally shot by 4-year-old son
By Dana Ford, CNN

(CNN)A Florida woman known for a strong pro-gun stance was shot, accidentally, by her 4-year-old son, authorities said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901786-us-pro-gun-activist-is-accidentally-shot-by-4-year-old-son/

Two rangers killed and three injured in roadside bomb explosion



BANGKOK: -- Two members of a paramilitary ranger unit providing protection to teachers were killed and three others injured in a roadside bomb blast in Narathiwat’s Chanae district Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901792-two-rangers-killed-and-three-injured-in-roadside-bomb-explosion/

New Canadian leader Justin Trudeau arrives in Washington
ROB GILLIES, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada's new, liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Washington for a three-day visit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901795-new-canadian-leader-justin-trudeau-arrives-in-washington/

Singapore 'still world's most expensive city'

SINGAPORE: -- Singapore has again been judged as the world's most expensive city but costs across the world have been highly volatile, according to researchers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901796-singapore-still-worlds-most-expensive-city/

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea responds to South Korean sanctions, says it will "liquidate" remaining assets at former inter-Korean cooperative projects in the North.

Texas man executed for 1997 shooting rampage that killed 5
MICHAEL GRACZYK, Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A man convicted of killing five people including his ex-wife in a 1997 shooting rampage near Houston was put to death Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901797-texas-man-executed-for-1997-shooting-rampage-that-killed-5/

Meet the Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus supporting Trump
By Brajesh Upadhyay
BBC Urdu, Washington DC

WASHINGTON: -- Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's barbs against Muslims and immigrants may have offended many, but there are a few people within the same communities now rooting for the billionaire.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901799-who-are-the-muslims-supporting-trump/

Laos heritage sites awarded Mekong tourism prize



VIENTIANE: -- Laos' world heritage sites of Luang Prabang and Vat Phou Champassak have won the Mekong Tourism Award 2015, with the accolade made public in Tokyo, Japan, on March 8, Vientiane Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901800-laos-heritage-sites-awarded-mekong-tourism-prize/

Who's best for Hispanics? Clinton, Sanders debate
NANCY BENAC, Associated Press
LISA LERER, Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Hillary Clinton batted away a question about whether she would drop out of the presidential race if indicted over the handling of her email as she and Bernie Sanders opened their latest debate Wednesday by both proclaiming they had a strong pathway to the Democratic nomination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901803-whos-best-for-hispanics-clinton-sanders-debate/

SET up 1.07 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population on the rise



YANGON: -- Myanmar's endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population increased this year, according to a survey by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as reported by The Irrawaddy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901812-endangered-irrawaddy-dolphin-population-on-the-rise/

City officials guarantee no water shortage in Yangon this summer



YANGON: -- The Irrawaddy reported, citing an official of the Yangon City Development Committee, that residents need not worry about a water shortage in the commercial capital this summer, said the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901813-city-officials-guarantee-no-water-shortage-in-yangon-this-summer/

US submarine docks at Subic for Indo-Asian-Pacific tour



OLONGAPO: -- A United States submarine arrived at Subic Bay of the Philippines on Wednesday morning for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment, according to INQUIRER.net.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901815-us-submarine-docks-at-subic-for-indo-asian-pacific-tour/

Vietnam opens Cam Ranh international seaport



HI CHI MINH CITY: -- An international seaport was inaugurated on Tuesday in Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa, a province on the south-central coast of Vietnam, Tuoi Tre News reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901816-vietnam-opens-cam-ranh-international-seaport/

Drought to damage almost half a million rice fields in Central Plain



BANGKOK: -- Drought which is affecting several parts of Thailand will ruin almost half a million rai of rice fields in the central region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901818-drought-to-damage-almost-half-a-million-rice-fields-in-central-thailand/

Bottled drinking water is sufficient

BANGKOK: -- Drinking bottled water producers assure the government that bottled water won't be running short although the country is going to face the worst water shortage problem in 20 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901820-bottled-drinking-water-is-sufficient/

DSI submits list of influential people to military junta for action



BANGKOK: -- As all government agencies are required to submit list of influential people to the government in its effort to root out crimes, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) also joined the crime crack campaign by submitting a list of names it considered influential.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901829-dsi-submits-list-of-influential-people-to-ncpo-for-action/

7 students injured after tree falls on them at Chulalongkorn University
By Coconuts Bangkok


A flame tree falls on seven engineering students yesterday at Chulalongkorn University. Photo: Suankularb Students/ Thai PBS

BANGKOK: -- Seven engineering freshmen were injured and rushed to hospital yesterday after a large tree fell onto a bench they were sitting on at the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901832-7-students-injured-after-tree-falls-on-them-at-chulalongkorn-university/

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) - Aung San Suu Kyi's party nominates 2 candidates for Myanmar president's post.

Thailand taxis to get delayed fare rise but now face high fines for bad behaviour
STAFF WRITER



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok’s low taxi fares are legendary, particularly in comparison to their Western city counterparts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901833-thailand-taxis-to-get-delayed-fare-rise-but-now-face-high-fines-for-bad-behaviour/

Suspects in large car thief gang nabbed

BANGKOK, 10 March 2016 (NNT) - Six suspects of a car burglary ring have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Most of the stolen vehicles were sent to the neighboring countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901835-suspects-in-large-car-thief-gang-arrested-by-bangkok-metropolitan-police/

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) - Presidential nominations in Myanmar make clear Aung San Suu Kyi will not become next president.

UPDATE:

Drinking water companies assure enough water for consumption in summer

BANGKOK, 10 March 2016 (NNT) - Producers of drinking water are set to increase their stock of drinking water products by 10%, in the event of prolonged water shortages.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901820-bottled-drinking-water-is-sufficient/#entry10513330

Parents File Charges Over Classroom Sex Video
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Photo: Google Map

LAMPANG — Parents of two high school students who were filmed having sex in a classroom in the northern province of Lampang have filed criminal charges against the person who recorded the video.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901841-parents-in-lampang-file-charges-over-classroom-sex-video/

Phuket street racers wanted for assault and intimidation
Darawan Naknakhon


Mr Stegfried is treated for injuries he sustained after being knocked over by a teenage street racer in Rawai. Photo: Darawan Noknokhon

PHUKET: -- Police on the island are currently looking for a group of teenage street racers who are alleged to have crashed into a German tourist leaving him with minor injuries, smashed up his pickup truck and assaulted one of his friends in Rawai in the early hours of this morning (Mar 10).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901844-phuket-street-racers-wanted-for-assault-and-intimidation/

Strong summer storms warning today until Saturday in Northeast, East and Central Regions



BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department today issued a warning of possible strong summer storms in Thailand's northeast and central regions, beginning today as the result of the combination of the low pressure system and the cold spell blanketing the areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901845-strong-summer-storms-warning-today-until-saturday-in-isaan-east-and-central-regions/

Admiral Prajun rejects to acknowledge defamation charge

BANGKOK: -- Admiral Prajun Tampratheep, a former close aide to Privy Council president General Prem Tinsulanonda, today turned himself in to the Technology Crime Suppressionn Division (TCSD) police after he was summoned to acknowledge charges leveled against him by the Royal Thai Police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901876-admiral-prajun-rejects-to-acknowledge-defamation-charge/