Thailand Live Tuesday 15 Mar 2016

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Htin Kyaw wins historic president vote in Myanmar parliament
ESTHER HTUSAN, Associated Press

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's parliament elected Htin Kyaw as Myanmar's new president Tuesday, a watershed moment that ushers the longtime opposition party of Aung San Suu Kyi into government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903155-htin-kyaw-wins-historic-president-vote-in-myanmar-parliament/

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Phuket police investigate two accidents that left two dead, three injured
Darawan Naknakhon


A policeman at the scene of yesterday's (Mar 14) accident on Chao Fa East Rd. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Police are currently investigating two accidents that happened in Wichit less than 24 hours apart and left left two men dead and another three people injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903157-phuket-police-investigate-two-accidents-that-left-two-dead-three-injured/

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DSI to question Somdet Chuang tomorrow night



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will send a 7-member investigation team to question Somdet Chuang, the abbot of Pak Nam Phasicharoen temple in Samut Prakarn tomorrow night at 8 pm, over his occupation of the controversial vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903158-dsi-to-question-somdet-chuang-tomorrow-night/

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BMA cuts Songkran by 1 day due to water shortage

BANGKOK, 15 March 2016 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to restrict Songkran festivities by 1 day due to the national water shortage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903106-songkran-2016-shortened-water-festival-celebration-in-bangkok/?p=10531578#entry10531578

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Man dies after being savagely attacked by his ladyboy husband in Cha Am


Image: Dailynews.co.th

PHETCHABURI:-- An enraged transvestite savagely attacked her drunk husband in front of their downtown Cha-Am house leaving him lying in a pool of blood before going to work as if nothing happened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903163-man-dies-after-being-savagely-attacked-by-his-ladyboy-husband-in-cha-am/

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Dengue claims life of 9-year-old Krabi girl
Phuket Gazette


Krabi PPHO Chief Paisan Kue-Aroon has ordered officials to gather information to see what preventative measures can be taken in future. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- A nine-year-old Krabi girl died from dengue fever in Trang on Saturday after being hospitalized for four days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903164-dengue-claims-life-of-9-year-old-krabi-girl/

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'Rhetoric could derail Syria talks' warns UN after opening session



GENEVA: -- UN sponsored talks are due to resume today in Geneva aimed at creating a roadmap to end the conflict in Syria. But after day one the UN’s Syria envoy warned that provocative rhetoric on both sides could derail efforts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903165-rhetoric-could-derail-syria-talks-warns-un-after-opening-session/

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Drought desperation: Bangkok officially cuts Songkran short to save water
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Anthony Bouch

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has announced the Songkran festival will only last three days this year in the hope of saving water amid the drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903106-songkran-2016-shortened-water-festival-celebration-in-bangkok/?p=10531719#entry10531719

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Double bust for Phuket bar owner
Phuket Gazette


Col Peerayuth said Ms Anchalee, who claimed to be the business owner, was caught selling alcohol to underage customers and failed to produce a permit for operating the venue. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- A Phuket bar owner was arrested twice in two days for running a nightlife venue without a permit and selling alcohol to underage customers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903178-double-bust-for-phuket-bar-owner/

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Thaivisa Video News 15 March



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End of the road: Thailand tightens up rules on foreign tourist vehicles
By Coconuts Bangkok


Mae Hong Son Loop in northern Thailand. Photo: Flickr user Alexis Gravel

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is tightening up rules on foreign tourists bringing vehicles into the country to cut down on the number of foreign vehicles on the roads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903183-end-of-the-road-thailand-tightens-up-rules-on-foreign-tourist-vehicles/

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MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's defense ministry: First group of Russian warplanes has left Russia's base in Syria.

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R Airlines announces new Don Mueang - Surin flights in a bid to lure Chinese tourists
Kwaang Siripoom

Image: Khaosod.co.th

SURIN:— Skyview Airways, operator of low cost carrier R Airlines, has announced it will offer flights from Don Mueang to Surin.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903238-r-airlines-announces-new-don-mueang-surin-flights-in-a-bid-to-lure-chinese-tourists/?p=10532510

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New safe swimming zone introduced to Railay beach
Kwaang Siripoom

KRABI:-- Officials in Ao Nang have introduced a new safe swimming zone on Railay beach.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903241-new-safe-swimming-zone-introduced-to-railay-beach/?p=10532546

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Finnish Man’s Fall From Pattaya Balcony Ruled a Suicide
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee

The Angket Condominium in Pattaya. Photo: Google

PATTAYA — A 78-year-old Finnish man was found dead 10 floors below the condominium balcony police said he jumped from this morning near Jomtien Beach.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903242-finnish-mans-fall-from-pattaya-balcony-ruled-a-suicide/

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Suspected Suicide Victim Found At Foot Of 15 Storey Building in Pattaya
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- On Tuesday morning at 10:00 am the body of Finnish National Mr. Kilvonen Unto Ilmari was found at the foot of a building in Soi Watboonkanchanaram.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903242-finnish-mans-fall-from-pattaya-balcony-ruled-a-suicide/?p=10532741

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Last toothfish poaching vessel of 'Bandit 6' sunk
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Authorities in Indonesia have sunk the last of the 'Bandit 6' toothfish-poaching vessels, the Viking.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903062-indonesia-sinks-interpols-most-wanted-illegal-fishing-vessel/?p=10533136

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Opposition meets UN envoy on day two of Syria peace talks in Geneva
Euronews

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- After talks with Syrian government representatives, it is time to meet the opposition.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903261-opposition-meets-un-envoy-on-day-two-of-syria-peace-talks-in-geneva/?p=10533187

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to continue:

Thailand Live Wednesday 16 Mar 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903312-thailand-live-wednesday-16-mar-2016/