DPM brushes off former PMs criticism of draft charter

BANGKOK, 11 March 2016 (NNT) – The deputy prime minister has affirmed that the draft constitution will be able to sustainably remedy the nation’s problems while brushing off criticisms from a former prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902113-dpm-prawit-brushes-off-former-pms-criticism-of-draft-charter/

RID assures enough water supply until July

BANGKOK, 11 March 2016 (NNT) – The Royal Irrigation Department has affirmed that through its management there will be sufficient water supplies until July of this year as rain making operations are stepped up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902116-thai-irrigation-dept-assures-enough-water-supply-until-july/

Solar power project improves Deep South safety

BANGKOK, 11 March 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency has declared its solar power project a success, as the renewable energy has helped improve safety in risk-prone areas in the Deep South.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902119-solar-power-project-improves-deep-south-safety/

Kosovo: opposition MPs fire tear gas in ninth parliament attack in six months



Opposition politicians in Kosovo have released tear gas in parliament in the ninth such protest since September, 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902125-kosovo-opposition-mps-fire-tear-gas-in-ninth-parliament-attack-in-six-months/

Prosecutors seek arrest of Brazil's former president Lula da Silva



SAO PAULO: -- State prosecutors in Brazil are seeking the arrest of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva less than a week after he was questioned by federal police as part of a separate probe into alleged bribery and money laundering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902126-prosecutors-seek-arrest-of-brazils-former-president-lula-da-silva/

Booked Out: Tax laws lined up to target Phuket Airbnb rentals, unregistered hotels
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Officials are targeting the slew of low-key illegal accommodation venues in Phuket. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has assembled a task force to investigate the scourge of illegal hotels on the island, with more than three of every four hotels in Phuket believed to be operating illegally.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902136-booked-out-tax-laws-lined-up-to-target-phuket-airbnb-rentals-unregistered-hotels/

Labour Ministry scrambles to raise standards for safety measures and skills of public vehicle drivers

BANGKOK, 11 March 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is looking to set standards for public vehicle drivers who are yet to be constantly aware of responsibility for the safety of their passengers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902139-labour-min-scrambles-to-raise-standards-for-safety-measures-skills-of-public-vehicle-drivers/

Chiang Rai tightens boat safety ahead of Songkran

CHIANG RAI, 11 March 2016 (NNT) – Chiang Rai province has begun tightening safety and security measures of its transport boats to prepare for the Songkran holiday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902140-chiang-rai-tightens-boat-safety-ahead-of-songkran/

Colombia to miss March 23 peace deadline



BOGOTA: -- It’s official: Colombia will miss a deadline for a peace accord between the government and leftist FARC rebels.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902141-colombia-to-miss-march-23-peace-deadline/

Thailand’s most handsome buffalo 'Bai Yok' dies from sickness caused by frequent travels, heat



PHITSANULOK: -- Thailand's most handsome buffalo, Bai Yok, has died on Wednesday from sickness believed to be from frequent travels for shows at various places and heat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902142-thailands-most-handsome-buffalo-bai-yok-dies-from-sickness-caused-by-frequent-travels-heat/

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Military, Police to Monitor GrabBike Shutdown
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


A passenger takes a GrabBike from an annual football match between Chulalongkorn and Thammasat universities held Feb. 13 at National Stadium in Bangkok. Photo: Grab / Facebook

BANGKOK — Friday rush hour has one fewer option after transportation officials ordered GrabBike to halt its service because it violated the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902091-land-transport-tells-operator-of-grabbike-motorcycle-taxi-to-halt-service/#entry10517487

Russian Tourists Robbed in Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- Two tourists had their holiday ruined after getting robbed. It happened while they were in an area without major traffic.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902144-russian-tourists-robbed-in-pattaya/

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Police reveal list of over 200 officers involved with influential groups

BANGKOK, 11 March 2016 (NNT) - The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police has revealed that more than 200 police officers are found to have been involved with influential groups, some at the Police General level.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902094-today-is-the-last-day-for-mafia-members-to-turn-themselves-in-thai-police/page-2#entry10517567

Phuket teens wanted after man's body found under water tower
Eakkapop Thongtub


Police are looking to question a group of teens last seen speaking the Mr Sompong, who was found dead under the water tower this morning (Mar 11). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police are looking for a group of teens last seen talking to a 29-year-old man whose body was found under a municipal water tower in Phuket Town this morning (Mar 11).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902150-phuket-teens-wanted-after-mans-body-found-under-water-tower/

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Fast food producers urged to stop using meat laced with antibiotics in their menu



BANGKOK: -- Consumers protection organizations in Thailand will join the Federation of the International Consumers Organizations to launch a campaign to urge fast food producers in Thailand to stop using meat laced with antibiotics in their fast food.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902172-fast-food-producers-urged-to-stop-using-meat-laced-with-antibiotics-in-their-menu/

B4bn Phuket land seizure not to impact Big Buddha
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Despite photographs of Phuket’s Big Buddha appearing along side news stories about the seizure of land valued at 4 billion baht in the same area, the iconic statue will be unaffected by the Anti-Money Laundering Office’s (AMLO's) investigation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902227-b4bn-phuket-land-seizure-not-to-impact-big-buddha/

Thai woman claims she was hit by car belonging to British Embassy
By Coconuts Bangkok

A Thai woman claimed she was hit by a car driven by a woman working at the British Embassy in Bangkok on March 1. Screenshot: Hot Facebook Clip

BANGKOK -- A Thai woman has demanded justice after she was hit by a car driven by a woman working at the British Embassy in Bangkok and was left by the driver to pay the THB130,000 cost of her hospital treatment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902230-thai-woman-claims-she-was-hit-by-car-belonging-to-british-embassy/

Phuket road-safety campaign continues after initial success
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- A road-safety campaign encouraging Phuket motorcyclists to wear helmets has been hailed a success in Kathu, where less riders are being arrested for not wearing protective head gear. The progress has prompted officials to extend the campaign at least until the Songkran break in April.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902231-phuket-road-safety-campaign-continues-after-initial-success/

Phuket honorary consuls request better coordination with airport
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Phuket honorary consuls on Wednesday pushed for better access and resources for providing support to foreigners during emergency situations at Phuket International Airport.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902234-phuket-honorary-consuls-request-better-coordination-with-airport/

Pattaya Woman Reports Motorbike Theft
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- On the afternoon of March 10th, a woman told police about a crime committed against her. A man had entered her building and stolen her motorbike.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902236-pattaya-woman-reports-motorbike-theft/

Police urged not to rule out foul play in death of Phuket man
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- The family of a man, whose body was found under a Phuket City Municipality water tower this morning, is urging police not to rule out foul play.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902150-phuket-teens-wanted-after-mans-body-found-under-water-tower/?p=10518658

Japan: Fukushima wounds still deep, five years on
Euronews

FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN -- Japan’s Emperor Akihito led the tributes, five years on from the Fukushima disaster on Friday, but for those who lived through it, the wounds have far from healed.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902239-japan-fukushima-wounds-still-deep-five-years-on/

Aung San Suu Kyi loyalist poised for Myanmar presidency
Euronews

MYANMAR -- A close friend and confidant of Aung San Suu Kyi has been confirmed as the presidential candidate of Myanmar’s lower house of parliament.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902241-aung-san-suu-kyi-loyalist-poised-for-myanmar-presidency/

Arab League picks Egypt’s Aboul-Gheit as new chief with Middle East in turmoil
Euronews

The Arab League’s appointment of a veteran Egyptian diplomat from the Mubarak era as its new head comes at a crucial time for the Middle East.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902243-arab-league-picks-egypts-aboul-gheit-as-new-chief-with-middle-east-in-turmoil/

Feel the heat: Phuket hotter, drier – but no drought, says TMD
The Phuket News

Water reserves are expected to last until the annual rains arrive in May. Photo: The Phuket News / fie

PHUKET: -- Showers are expected to dampen the dust across Phuket this weekend but will likely be the some of the last rain the island will see before the Thai New Year Songkran festival, the Phuket weather chief said today (Mar 11).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902245-feel-the-heat-phuket-hotter-drier-but-no-drought-says-tmd/

Phuket underpass on target to open April 9
Tanyaluk Sakoot

The Sam Kong Underpass is on target to open to traffic on April 9. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- More than a year behind its original deadline for completion, the Sam Kong Underpass on the bypass road is on schedule to open to traffic on April 9, the project’s lead engineer told The Phuket News today (Mar 11).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902246-phuket-underpass-on-target-to-open-april-9/

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