Chinese tourists safe after Phuket tour bus fire
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PHUKET: -- Fourteen Chinese tourists were safely evacuated from their tour bus after it caught fire in Rassada, on the east side of Phuket Town, this afternoon (Mar 22).

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Chinese Tourists Say Taxi Robbed Them at Gunpoint
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Two Chinese women provide testimony to police Tuesday at a Pathum Thani police station.

PATHUM THANI — Two Chinese tourists allege they were robbed at gunpoint by a taxi driver in northwestern metro Bangkok last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905010-chinese-tourists-say-taxi-robbed-them-at-gunpoint/

Islamic State claims deadly bombings in Brussels
By RAF CASERT and RAPHAEL SATTER

BRUSSELS (AP) — Islamic extremists struck Tuesday in the heart of Europe, killing at least 31 people and wounding scores of others in back-to-back bombings of the Brussels airport and subway that again laid bare the continent's vulnerability to suicide squads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905011-islamic-state-claims-deadly-bombings-in-brussels/

Did These Motor Show Pretties Hew to ‘Thainess?’
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Promotional models at a Tuesday press preview for the Bangkok International Motor Show at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

BANGKOK — A press preview was held for the Bangkok International Motor Show today at Impact Muang Thong Thani, and as usual attention focused on the latest models – not the vehicles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905012-did-these-motor-show-pretties-hew-to-thainess/

Pol Lt-Gen Sanit told to look into energy drink heir’s car accident case



BANGKOK: -- Acting metropolitan police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Sanit Mahathavorn has been assigned by the national police chief to find out why the fatal road accident involving the heir of an energy drink tycoon was delayed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905013-thai-pol-lt-gen-sanit-told-to-look-into-energy-drink-heirs-car-accident-case/

SET put up SP sign for Jasmine International's shares



BANGKOK: -- The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Tuesday put up a SP sign for the shares of Jasmine International on the ground that the company’s clarification for the failure of its subsidiary, JAS Mobile, to meet the Monday’s deadline for the payment of the first installment of license fees was incomplete.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905014-set-put-up-sp-sign-for-jasmine-internationals-shares/

Justice minister says he will fire Praewa’s parole official if the accusation against him can be verified



BANGKOK: -- The Probation Department has been told to find out the parole official assigned to monitor Ms Orachorn “Praewa” Thephasdin na Ayudhya’s performance of community service as ordered by the court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905015-justice-min-says-he-will-fire-praewas-parole-official-if-accusation-against-him-are-true/

CDC agrees to accept parts of the NCPO's proposal



BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee has rejected the military junta’s proposal for a fully-appointed Senate and exempting political parties from nominating three candidates each for the premiership’s post during the five-year transitional period.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905017-cdc-agrees-to-accept-parts-of-the-ncpos-proposal/

Nationalist group submits a name list of people supporting Buddhism to be made national religion



BANGKOK: -- A group of Buddhist nationalists submitted to the Constitution Drafting Committee a name list of 100,000 people whom they claimed have supported their call for Buddhism to be enshrined in the constitution as national religion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905018-nationalist-group-submits-list-of-people-supporting-buddhism-to-be-made-national-religion/

Private sector actively campaigns for less water use amid drought crisis

BANGKOK, 23 March 2016 (NNT) - The private sector sets a target to decrease water use by 30% by June this year. It suggests that the tap water price should be increased during the Songkran Festival next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905019-private-sector-actively-campaigns-for-less-water-use-amid-drought-crisis/

Water Sprayers Moved to Chiang Mai Zoo
By CityNews



CityNews – Two more water spraying machines were provided by the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre on March 20 in an attempt to cool down the atmosphere for animals and visitors in the African zone of Chiang Mai Zoo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905020-water-sprayers-moved-to-chiang-mai-zoo/

Phuket police chief levels warning for drink-driving over Songkran
The Phuket News


An officer from the Thung Thong Police in Kathu conducts a roadside breath test for alcohol. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, Col Teeraphol Thipjaroen, has warned motorists against drink-driving during the upcoming Thai New Year Songkran holidays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905021-phuket-police-chief-levels-warning-for-drink-driving-over-songkran/

Food at DMK Cheaper in Time for Songkran
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Authorities inspect food prices Tuesday at a Don Mueang terminal food court

BANGKOK — Starting April 10, a bottle of water at Don Mueang International Airport cannot be sold for more than 10 baht, officials said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905022-food-at-don-mueang-airport-cheaper-in-time-for-songkran/

Infamous ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies after cancer fight

TORONTO (AP) — Knocking over a grandmother while rushing to the defense of his brother, who was insulting spectators in the City Council chamber. Threatening "murder" in a profane, incoherent rant captured on video. Swearing and slurring, calling the police chief a derogatory name and trying to imitate a Jamaican accent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905037-infamous-ex-toronto-mayor-rob-ford-dies-after-cancer-fight/

PM urges cultivation adaptation in dry season

BANGKOK, 23 March 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has urged local authorities to pursue adaptations in cultivation that correlates to the current water situation, stressing that officials will not stand idle against corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905038-pm-prayut-urges-cultivation-adaptation-in-dry-season/

Security tightened across Europe



BRUSSELS: -- The explosions in Brussels have resulted in heightened security at airports, train and bus stations, ports and other public places around Europe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905039-security-tightened-across-europe/

UK: 'We need to stand together' says Cameron after Brussels bloodshed



"We need to stand together against these appalling terrorists and make sure they can never win"

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905040-uk-we-need-to-stand-together-says-cameron-after-brussels-bloodshed/

Sir Graham Watson: 'We can do a lot more in terms of sharing intelligence'



STRASBOURG: -- Euronews spoke to Sir Graham Watson, a former leader of the European Liberals group in the European Parliament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905042-sir-graham-watson-we-can-do-a-lot-more-in-terms-of-sharing-intelligence/

UPDATE:

Fear of bloody attacks becomes part of life in Europe
By KARL RITTER

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Paris, Copenhagen, Brussels. In just over a year three European capitals have been ravaged by bombs and gunfire.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905039-security-tightened-across-europe/#entry10559593

Witnesses describe blood, dust and chaos in Brussels attacks

BRUSSELS (AP) — More than two dozen people were killed Tuesday when bombs exploded in Belgium's capital — two at the main international airport and one on a downtown subway train near European Union headquarters. Witnesses described chaotic scenes of blood, dust and flying glass as the blasts hit transport hubs in the middle of a busy rush hour. Here are some of their accounts:

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905044-witnesses-describe-blood-dust-and-chaos-in-brussels-attacks/

Experts see little chance of charges in Clinton email case
By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BIESECKER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Asked earlier this month whether she'd be indicted over her use of a private email server as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton responded, "It's not going to happen."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905045-experts-see-little-chance-of-charges-in-clinton-email-case/

Cuba v Tampa Bay Rays baseball for presidents



HAVANA: -- The Latinoamericano Stadium in Havana, buzzed in anticipation as the Cuban national baseball team welcomed the MLB side the Tampa Bay Rays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905046-cuba-v-tampa-bay-rays-baseball-for-presidents/

Brazil's Rousseff says will not resign, despite impeachment bid



SAO PAULO: -- Brazil’s embattled President Dilma Rousseff has vowed never to resign, despite a bid to impeach her and a huge, ongoing political crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905047-brazils-rousseff-says-will-not-resign-despite-impeachment-bid/

Russia jails Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko for 22 years



"Ukraine will never - I repeat, never - recognise either the kangaroo court, or the so-called sentencing"

MOSCOW: -- Twenty two years was the prison term handed down to Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko by a Russian court on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905048-russia-jails-ukrainian-pilot-nadiya-savchenko-for-22-years/

EDF delays decision on Hinckley Point nuclear reactor investment



PARIS: -- Energy company EDF, which is 85 percent French-owned, has pushed back a decision on whether or not to invest in Britain’s Hinckley Point nuclear reactor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905049-edf-delays-decision-on-hinckley-point-nuclear-reactor-investment/

Good Samaritan Thai lady returns fistful of cash to motorcycle rider in Chiang Mai
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Khaosod.co.th

CHIANG MAI:-- Social Media was abuzz Tuesday as a public spirited Chiang Mai woman responded to a Facebook request after a man dropped 50,000 baht in the street, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905050-good-samaritan-thai-lady-returns-fistful-of-cash-to-motorcycle-rider-in-chiang-mai/

Saucy Thai adult movie star admits to marrying 'Harold' the farang
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Khaosod.co.th

BANGKOK:-- A stunning former Thai adult movie star and model has finally admitted to shocked fans that she married a foreigner, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905055-saucy-thai-adult-movie-star-admits-to-marrying-harold-the-farang/

Robbing Hoods: Thai archers nabbed with half a million in bows and arrows
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Thairath.co.th

SAMUT SAKHON:-- Two well known Thai archers who competed for the national team have been arrested in connection with the theft of half a million baht's worth of bows and arrows, reports Thaivisa news.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905056-robbing-hoods-thai-archers-nabbed-with-half-a-million-in-bows-and-arrows/

Norwegian father robbed in front of family by Thai men in Pattaya
Thaivisa Reporters



PATTAYA:-- A Norwegian tourist was robbed by motorbike snatch thieves seconds after getting money from an ATM in Pattaya earlier this morning, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905077-norwegian-father-robbed-in-front-of-family-by-thai-men-in-pattaya/