Defense Minister affirms transparent operation of ministry

BANGKOK, 16 March 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has stated that the work of the defense ministry must be transparent and for the utmost benefit of the public.

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Central insurance firm says 2,315 people died from road accidents this year



BANGKOK: -- A total of 2,315 people died and 152,438 others were injured during the start of this year till Sunday March 13.

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Activist abbot's temple under gun attack



NAKHON PATHOM: -- Unknown number of gunmen sprayed shots from assault rifles at Wat Or-noi temple in Nakhon Pathom, but caused no injuries to lives.

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Thai police visit Soi Cowboy to show they’re serious about tackling human trafficking
Thaivisa Reporters



BANGKOK:-- Tourists out for a beer in Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy were concerned to see a veritable army of police and public officials descend on them on Tuesday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903463-thai-police-visit-soi-cowboy-to-show-theyre-serious-about-tackling-human-trafficking/

Hunt on for Thai parents who left abused 4 year old home alone for three days
Thaivisa reporters



BANGKOK:-- The hunt is on for two callous parents who left their four year old alone to fend for herself for three days in a locked house.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903465-hunt-on-for-thai-parents-who-left-abused-4-year-old-home-alone-for-three-days/

DPM assures no pressure on CDC to accept Cabinet suggestions



BANGKOK, 16 March 2016 (NNT) – The deputy prime minister has affirmed that it is up to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to accept or reject suggestions from the Cabinet but asked that it explain its decision to the 4 Rivers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903468-dpm-prawit-assures-no-pressure-on-cdc-to-accept-cabinet-suggestions/

Thai police warn people to stop flying kites after motorcyclist is nearly strangled
Thaivisa Reporters


Kites that could kill! Is there no end to the hazards on Thailand’s roads...?

HAT YAI:-- Police have warned people to stop flying kites after a motorcyclist had a lucky escape Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903471-thai-police-warn-people-to-stop-flying-kites-after-motorcyclist-is-nearly-strangled/

UN condemns southern insurgents



BANGKOK: -- The United Nations today condemned southern insurgents after they seized a hospital to attack an adjacent army base in Narathiwat province Sunday night.

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Photo of student mum taking her baby to class sparks debate on Thai social media
Kwaang Siripoom



PHICHIT:-- A photo of a teenage student seen sitting an exam while her newborn baby lays asleep on the floor next to her has sparked debate on Thai news sites and across social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903480-photo-of-student-mum-taking-her-baby-to-class-sparks-debate-on-thai-social-media/

Public Relations Department affirms commitment to ASEAN connectivity

BANGKOK, 16 March 2016 (NNT) - The Deputy Director-General of the Public Relations Department (PRD) has affirmed Thailand’s readiness to cooperate with other ASEAN member-countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903503-pr-dept-affirms-thailands-commitment-to-asean-connectivity/

Thailand - China launch new youth camp to further cultural exchange

BANGKOK, 16 March 2016 (NNT) - The Deputy Education Minister has presided over the opening ceremony of a Thai - Chinese youth camp to allow students and teachers between the two countries to exchange knowledge and experience in the fields of science and technology.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903505-thailand-china-launch-new-youth-camp-to-further-cultural-exchange/

'Smart' Cards to Finally Live up to Paperless Promise, Junta Vows
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra displays a new type of biometric-enabled national ID card introduced during his administration in 2004.

BANGKOK — The photocopying business could take a hit as the junta promised yesterday that photocopies of ID cards or home registrations will no longer be needed at government agencies next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903508-smart-cards-to-finally-live-up-to-paperless-promise-ncpo-vows/

Sword wielding daughter holds family hostage in Bangkok
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Dailynews.co.th

BANGKOK:— A mentally unstable woman held her family hostage for four hours wielding a metre long sword in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903512-sword-wielding-daughter-holds-family-hostage-in-bangkok/

Thai motorbike taxi driver arrested for nicking 4,000 pairs of women’s knickers
Thaivisa Reporters

Image: yaklai.com

BANGKOK:-- A man has been paraded by in front of Thai media having been accused of stealing almost 4,000 pairs of women’s knickers and bras.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903585-thai-motorbike-taxi-driver-arrested-for-nicking-4000-pairs-of-womens-knickers/

At least 16 killed in bomb blast on board a bus in Pakistan
Euronews

PAKISTAN -- Security cameras have captured the moment of a deadly bomb blast on board a bus in northwestern Pakistan.

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Cuba reports first Zika case contracted in the country
Euronews

CUBA -- A 21-year-old woman living in Havana has become the first Cuban to contract the Zika virus having never been overseas. Cuba’s four previous cases all involved people who had caught the virus while in Venezuela.

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Military plane crashes in Ecuador’s Amazon region killing all 22 on board.
Euronews

ECUADOR -- A military plane has crashed in Ecuador’s jungle killing all 22 people on board.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903590-military-plane-crashes-in-ecuadors-amazon-region-killing-all-22-on-board/

Thai tourists dump boxes of garbage at Swiss waterfall, netizens outraged

BANGKOK: Photos which appear to show litter left by a group of Thai tourists at a popular tourist attraction in Switzerland have sparked outrage among netizens.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903591-thai-tourists-dump-boxes-of-garbage-at-swiss-waterfall-netizens-outraged/

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