Koreans Accused of Murdering Korean in Isaan for Insurance
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Police escort the crying mother of murder victim Lee Jae-hun on Dec. 16 outside a Korat hospital where her son’s body was taken for examination.

BANGKOK — Police are seeking the extradition of four suspects from South Korea they believe murdered a fifth Korean for insurance money three months ago in the northeast of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903746-koreans-accused-of-murdering-korean-in-isaan-for-insurance/

Thailand is the world’s 33rd happiest country

BANGKOK: -- Thailand this year was ranked at the 33rd place among the list of 156 countries in the world's happiest countries surveyed by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903749-thailand-is-the-worlds-33rd-happiest-country/

PM calls for greater transparency of state offices



BANGKOK, 17 March 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has affirmed state offices must ensure public understanding of the nation’s regulations and laws and that they must play a part in its administration, while asserting his government is resolute in bringing corruption to a minimum by the year 2018.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903753-pm-prayut-calls-for-greater-transparency-of-state-offices/

EU and Turkey resume talks over curbing migration to Europe



BRUSSELS: -- European Union leaders and Turkey are due to pick up where they left off last week at a further summit in Brussels as they attempt to finalise a pact on curbing migration to Europe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903755-eu-and-turkey-resume-talks-over-curbing-migration-to-europe/

Crimea annexation:'I want history to teach people'



KYIV: -- Protesters in Kyiv have held a silent commemoration for Reshat Ametov, a Tartar who along with other pro-Ukrainian activists were either killed or went missing amid Russia’s invasion of the Crimean peninsula.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903756-crimea-annexationi-want-history-to-teach-people/

Voice of 'Lady Penelope', Sylvia Anderson dies aged 88



LONDON: -- Sylvia Anderson who was famous for being the voice of Lady Penelope in the popular 1960’s television show “Thunderbirds” had died aged 88.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903757-voice-of-lady-penelope-sylvia-anderson-dies-aged-88/

Visitors get to see more ancient homes at Pompeii



NAPLES: -- Five newly restored houses which were once buried under the volcanic ash of mount Vesuvius can now be seen in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903758-visitors-get-to-see-more-ancient-homes-at-pompeii/

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Frank Sinatra Jr dies suddenly aged 72



LOS ANGELES: -- Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of legendary actor and singer Frank Sinatra, has died suddenly at the age of 72.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903655-sinatra-family-frank-sinatra-jr-has-died/#entry10539545

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Elderly farang slashed across the face by Pattaya ladyboy


image: Khaosod.co.th

PATTAYA:-- An elderly Italian man was slashed across the face by a ladyboy in Pattaya during a brutal and unprovoked attack on Thursday morning, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903775-elderly-farang-slashed-across-the-face-by-pattaya-ladyboy/

Labor Ministry joins EU and ILO to combat IUU fishing



BANGKOK, 17 March 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor has joined hands with the European Union (EU) and International Labor Organization (ILO) to step up its fight against illegal fishing practices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903778-thai-labor-ministry-joins-eu-and-ilo-to-combat-iuu-fishing/

Man Behind Saudi Diamond Heist Ordained ‘For Life’
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Kriangkrai Techamong at Thursday's ordination ceremony.

LAMPANG — The man who sparked an international row between Thailand and Saudi Arabia by stealing jewelry from a Saudi royal palace entered the monkhood today – for life, he said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903779-man-behind-saudi-diamond-heist-ordained-for-life/

Abhisit urges CDC to think twice before submitting to NCPO’s proposal



BANGKOK: -- Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today urged the Constitution Drafting Committee to think carefully before incorporating the National Council for Peace and Order’s latest proposal into the constitution draft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903781-abhisit-urges-cdc-to-think-twice-before-submitting-to-ncpos-proposal/

Video: Road rage bus driver threatens motorist in Udon Thani
Kwaang Siripoom

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UDON THANI:-- A bus driver has been caught on camera threatening another motorist during a road rage standoff that brought traffic to a standstill, reports Thaivisa News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903809-video-road-rage-bus-driver-threatens-motorist-in-udon-thani/

Man arrested after 47,000 yaba pills seized in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Kwaang Siripoom


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PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN:-- A man has been arrested after 47,000 methamphetamine pills were seized in the Thongchai district of Bang Saphan, Thaivisa News reports.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903814-man-arrested-after-47000-yaba-pills-seized-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

Man killed in Phuket defending shoes
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A man was killed after allegedly attempting to defend his shoes from a thief in Phuket this morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903816-man-killed-in-phuket-defending-shoes/

Deputy PM dives into Phi Phi's wastewater woes
Kritsada Mueanhawong



PHUKET: -- Phi Phi officials are looking to secure a multi-million-baht budget to plug the free flow of untreated wastewater into the sea.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903817-deputy-pm-dives-into-phi-phis-wastewater-woes/

Navy official warns Phuket metered taxi drivers to follow laws or else
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- A Navy officer has ordered the island’s metered taxi drivers to follow the laws or face consequences following complaints being made by tourists about them being cheated on fares.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903820-navy-official-warns-phuket-metered-taxi-drivers-to-follow-laws-or-else/

Phuket police officer flips car after crashing into small bridge
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: A Phuket police officer was hospitalised this morning (Mar 17) following a crash which saw him hit a small bridge in Rassada causing his car to flip.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903821-phuket-police-officer-flips-car-after-crashing-into-small-bridge/

Pattaya Man Attempts to Hangs Himself
Pattaya One

PATTAYA ONE -- A man in Naklua tried to hang himself recently. Those close to him suspect it was caused by his numerous insecurities. The man’s girlfriend claims he often had bouts of depression. He suspected she was cheating on him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903822-pattaya-man-attempts-to-hangs-himself/

5 tons of dodgy durian seized as Thai officials crackdown on unscrupulous dealers
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Thairath

TRAT:-- Like it or loathe it the famed durian is one of the most talked about of fruits in Thailand and SE Asia in general.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903824-5-tons-of-dodgy-durian-seized-as-thai-officials-crackdown-on-unscrupulous-dealers/

Schools blockaded in France as tensions rise over labour reforms
Euronews

FRANCE -- Scores of high schools are blockaded across France as students join demonstrations against controversial labour reforms.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903825-schools-blockaded-in-france-as-tensions-rise-over-labour-reforms/

Turkey expels British academic over invite to Kurdish New Year celebrations
Euronews

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- A British academic has been expelled from Turkey after being found with invitations to Kurdish New Year celebrations.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903829-turkey-expels-british-academic-over-invite-to-kurdish-new-year-celebrations/?p=10540763

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Thailand Live Friday 18 Mar 2016

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