Thailand Live Monday 21 Mar 2016

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Teen charged over pointing BB gun at another motorist (VIDEO)


The teen sitting on the back of the motorcycle whipped out a BB gun from his bag and pointed it at a motorist on Vibhavadi Road on March 19. Photo: Tirayu Luang-on

BANGKOK: -- A 17-year-old teenager was charged today with making a threat after a video of him pulling a BB gun on another motorist on Vibhavadi Road went viral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904660-teen-charged-over-pointing-bb-gun-at-another-motorist-video/

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Phuket alcohol zones still fuzzy
Phuket Gazette


PEO Chief Pairuch Kulima said he hopes details on the alcohol zoning would become clearer after measurements are sent to the Cabinet in July. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Excise Office (PEO) chief has asked the Cabinet for another six months to measure out potential alcohol zones in an effort to suppress underage drinking in the province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904662-phuket-alcohol-zones-still-fuzzy/

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DLT launches online booking for drivers license exams



BANGKOK, 21 March 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has launched an online scheduling system for automobile and motorcycle driving license applicants in Bangkok and its vicinity to make the process more convenient.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904665-thai-dlt-launches-online-booking-for-drivers-license-exams/

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Dutch expat, 45, found dead in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Dailynews

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN:-- A 45 year old Dutch man was found dead at the front of his house in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Sunday afternoon, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904667-dutch-expat-45-found-dead-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

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No charges for Russian man who had Phuket-Moscow flight grounded
The Phuket News


The plane was taxied to a safe place on the west runway.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904549-flight-to-moscow-suspended-after-passenger-complained-the-plane-was-unsafe/page-2?p=10553778#entry10553778

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American man, 27, killed following fall from Udon Thani condo
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Khaosod.co.th

UDON THANI:-- A 27 year old American man has been found dead after falling from a condo in Udon Thani on Monday morning, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904668-american-man-27-killed-following-fall-from-udon-thani-condo/

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Seoul: North Korea fires 4 short-range projectiles
By HYUNG-JIN KIM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired four short-range projectiles into the sea, Seoul officials said, in a continuation of weapon launches the country has carried out in an apparent response to ongoing South Korea-U.S. military drills it sees as a provocation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904674-seoul-north-korea-fires-4-short-range-projectiles/

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Unemployment rate in Thailand low compared to other countries

BANGKOK, 21 March 2016 (NNT) - The government has been helping the unemployed increase their job opportunities via a skills training program. During, the first two months of this year, the program has helped as many as 67,000 individuals find jobs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904677-unemployment-rate-in-thailand-low-compared-to-other-countries/

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Thaivisa Video News 21 March

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UPDATE:

Court finds Ukrainian pilot guilty of complicity to murder

DONETSK, Russia (AP) — A Russian court has found Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko guilty of complicity to murder two Russian journalists in war-torn eastern Ukraine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904657-verdict-due-in-savchenko-trial-in-moscow/#entry10554008

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Foreign tourist claims he was robbed at knifepoint minutes after arrival in Pattaya

Thaivisa Reporters

PATTAYA:-- A young tourist had been in Pattaya only a matter of minutes as he was robbed at knifepoint opposite the bus station losing some 90,000 baht in cash, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904692-foreign-tourist-claims-he-was-robbed-at-knifepoint-minutes-after-arrival-in-pattaya/

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Phuket etiquette course in wake of Chinese tourist prawn gorging
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Following Chinese tourists’ chaotic stampede and subsequent gluttonous gorging of piles of prawns at a buffet in Thailand, Phuket will be holding an etiquette course for guides working with Chinese tour companies.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904711-phuket-etiquette-course-in-wake-of-chinese-tourist-prawn-gorging/

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Moldovan busted for ATM skimming in Phuket
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Police arrested a Moldovan national on Saturday for using fake ATM cards in Patong.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904712-moldovan-busted-for-atm-skimming-in-phuket/

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Heavily pregnant young waitress stabbed to death in downtown Udon
Thaivisa Reporters

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UDON THANI:-- A woman six months pregnant was stabbed multiple times in a vicious murder that has shocked Udon Thani, reports Thaivisa News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/904717-heavily-pregnant-young-waitress-stabbed-to-death-in-downtown-udon/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 22 Mar 2016

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