BMA dredges weeds out of canals for water management



BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dispatched more than 500 officials to different areas across the capital city to remove water hyacinths, as part of efforts to mitigate flood and drought.

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Is the cost of living in Bangkok today really cheaper than a year ago?
STAFF WRITER



BANGKOK: -- Most of Bangkok’s long term expats would probably agree that they’ve seen a gradual increase in prices since arriving in Thailand.

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Mekong river is rising in Chiang Rai province after China released water from dams



CHIANG RAI: -- The level of water in the Mekong river in Chiang Rai province is steadily increasing after China has released water downstream from Jinhong dam starting March 15.

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Jenphop Plowed Through Toll Booth Before Deadly Crash
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Jenphop Viraporn blows through a toll booth barrier not long before causing two deaths Sunday in a still image from security footage.

BANGKOK — Not long before speeding on to cause two highway deaths, vehicular manslaughter suspect Jenphop Viraporn smashed through a Bangkok toll booth barrier in an incident also captured on video.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903848-thai-businessman-charged-for-fatal-collision-amid-mounting-criticism/page-5#entry10543492

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Govt Wants Motor Show Model Outfits to Reflect ‘Thainess’
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


In this Dec. 1, 2015 file photo, a car model, known as a ‘pretty’, poses for a photograph at Bangkok’s Motor Show.

BANGKOK — As the biggest Motor Show on the Bangkok calendar pulls into town next week, the Ministry of Culture Friday launched its annual moral campaign against models who show too much skin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904062-govt-wants-motor-show-model-outfits-to-reflect-thainess/

Phuket van man disappears owing B10mn to his drivers
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A contingent of minivan drivers gathered at Thalang Police Station yesterday morning to demand help tracking down their employer, who has disappeared owing more than 10 million baht (approx US$ 285,000) to about 115 Phuket-based drivers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904082-phuket-van-man-disappears-owing-b10mn-to-his-drivers/

Phuket cops search home for kratom, find unregistered gun
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police today (Mar 18) arrested a 76-year-old Phuket man at his home in Rassada for illegal possession of a firearm. They had initially gone to the property looking for kratom.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904083-phuket-cops-search-home-for-kratom-find-unregistered-gun/

International DJ confirmed as Phuket motorbike crash victim
The Phuket News

International DJ Howard Kaii played alongside greats such as Judge jules, Pete Tong and Paul van Dyk. Photo: Haward Kaii / Facebook

PHUKET: -- The international DJ Howard Kaii of the Netherlands has been confirmed as the man who died in the motorcycle accident near Chalong Circle, in the south of Phuket, last night (Mar 17).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904084-international-dj-confirmed-as-phuket-motorbike-crash-victim/

Pattaya Criminals Rob Again
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- At 1:00pm on March 18th, two Russian tourists reported that a man on a motorbike had attempted to rob them. One of the victims was wearing an over-the-shoulder bag that a culprit attempted to steal.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904085-pattaya-criminals-rob-again/

Demolition day announced for buildings encroaching on Phuket beaches
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Local authorities have today announced a final deadline for businesses encroaching on public land at Surin, Lay Pang and Layan beaches, informing business owners that they have to demolish all illegal buildings by next month.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904086-demolition-day-announced-for-buildings-encroaching-on-phuket-beaches/

Tougher rules introduced to curb cheating taxi drivers
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Phuket taxi drivers are facing tough new regulations and harsher punishments in a renewed effort to prevent them from overcharging and cheating customers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904091-tougher-rules-introduced-to-curb-cheating-taxi-drivers/

DPM says EC clauses of charter must be amended

Itiporn Lakarnchua

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister has said that the draft constitution’s clauses on the Election Commission still need adjustment while affirming that the use of appointed senators is not to extend the authority of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904097-dpm-says-ec-clauses-of-charter-must-be-amended/

PM inspects drought situation in northeast

Itiporn Lakarnchua

UDON THANI, 18 March 2016 (NNT) –The Prime Minister has traveled to Udon Thani province to inspect work to remedy the drought situation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904099-pm-inspects-drought-situation-in-northeast/

NLA considers legislation for public referendum

Itiporn Lakarnchua

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has reviewed legislation to allow the public referendum on the draft charter to take place on August 7 this year as well as draft laws to punish the spread of false information to do with the new constitution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904100-nla-considers-legislation-for-public-referendum/

Army joins UK Ministry of Defense to hold seminar on explosive ordinance

Itiporn Lakarnchua

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has organized a seminar on the removal of explosive ordinance and mines with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904101-army-joins-uk-ministry-of-defense-to-hold-seminar-on-explosive-ordinance/

Defense Min concludes trip to India

Itiporn Lakarnchua

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Defense has reported on the defense minister’s recent visit to the Republic of India.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904102-defense-min-concludes-trip-to-india/

NRSA to explain why EC should be authorized to organize public forum on draft charter

Nuppol Suvansombut

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT)-The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is preparing to answer a series of questions regarding a public forum on the draft charter, by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) at the next parliamentary meeting.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904105-nrsa-to-explain-why-ec-should-be-authorized-to-organize-public-forum-on-draft-charter/

PM to attend Mekong – Lancang Cooperation in China

Pimchanok Ratanapises

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend and co-chair the first Mekong – Lancang Cooperation under the theme of “Shared River, Shared Future” at Sanya, Hainan Precinct on March 22 - 24 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904123-pm-to-attend-mekong-lancang-cooperation-in-china/

EIT’s findings show workers are believed to die of overexposure to pyrogen aerosol

BANGKOK: Excessive inhalation of pyrogen aerosol and not lack of oxygen was believed to be the actual cause of deaths of eight workers assigned to upgrade the fire-fighting system at the SCB Park building on Sunday, according to the latest findings of the Engineering Institute of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904124-eits-findings-show-workers-are-believed-to-die-of-overexposure-to-pyrogen-aerosol/?p=10544869

Jenphop Charged With Drunk Driving, Obstruction of Justice

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

Jenphop Viraporn arrives at Ayutthaya Provincial Court on hospital stretcher on Friday afternoon.

AYUTTHAYA — Police have filed additional charges against a driver who caused two to die in a flaming wreck Sunday for refusing a sobriety test in the aftermath of the crash.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/903848-thai-businessman-charged-for-fatal-collision-amid-mounting-criticism/page-7#entry10544881

Defense minister’s visit to India paves way for premier's trip next month

supawadee wangsri

BANGKOK, 18 March 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister/Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has paid an official visit to India at the invitation of the Indian Ministry of Defense during March 17-18, 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904125-defense-ministers-visit-to-india-paves-way-for-premiers-trip-next-month/

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