Death Railway restoration to complete in June
STAFF WRITER


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KANCHANABURI: -- One of Thailand’s most vivid remnants of World War II is the Death Railway – originally a 415 km stretch of train track between Ban Pong in Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in the now-Myanmar, built on the command of Japan using forced labour from the Asian Romusha and Allied prisoners of war (POWs).

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Paris shows support to sister city Brussels



PARIS: -- Paris was one of the first cities to begin wearing the colours of Belgium in solidarity after the attacks in Brussels. Hundreds of locals gathered in on the square outside the Paris town hall including the city’s major Anne Hidalgo and the Belgium ambassador.

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New skilled labor standards to be applied in logistics industry



BANGKOK, 23 March 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Skill Development (DSD) and Thai Logistics and Production Society (TLAPS) held a joint seminar to promote skilled workers in the logistics industry.

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Motorist Survives Rama IV Road Assassins

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


A tight cluster of seven bullet holes on the driver’s side of a Toyota Vios shot up early Wednesday morning on Rama IV Road near Khlong Toei Junction in Bangkok. Six shots hit the driver inside.

BANGKOK — Police are seeking two suspects who opened fire on a vehicle early this morning, shooting its driver six times near a busy Bangkok market.

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Army engages in special training for national security

SUKHOTHAI, 23 March 2016 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Army has begun special training at the regiment level to enhance joint operations for the security of the nation.

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PM, Thai Airways expresses condolences to Belgium

BANGKOK, 23 March 2016 (NNT) –The Thai government has expressed its condolences towards attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels that took place yesterday while Thai Airways has adjusted its flights to accommodate with Brussels Airport being shut down for the time being.

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders wins Democratic presidential caucuses in Idaho.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ted Cruz wins Republican presidential caucuses in Utah.

Udon Thani woman dies after overdosing on skin whitening pills
Kwaang Siripoom


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UDON THANI:-- A woman in Udon Thani has died after reportedly overdosing on skin whitening pills, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905143-udon-thani-woman-dies-after-overdosing-on-skin-whitening-pills/

Dead Body Found Hanging From Tree Behind Pattaya’s Sanctuary of Truth

PATTAYA: -- At 8:30 pm on Tuesday 22nd of March a dead body was found hanging from a tree in Naklua behind The Sanctuary of Truth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905148-dead-body-found-hanging-from-tree-behind-pattayas-sanctuary-of-truth/

Belgian police sources name El Bakraoui brothers as two suicide bombers in Brussels airport attacks - state media /BBC

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Immigration Bureau calls for strict monitoring of travelers after attacks in Belgium

BANGKOK, 23 March 2016 (NNT) - The Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau has urged all jurisdictions to strictly inspect those traveling in and out of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905157-thai-immigration-bureau-calls-for-strict-monitoring-of-travelers-after-attacks-in-belgium/

Fugitive Brussels suspect arrested, according to Belgian media

BRUSSELS:-- The fugitive suspect in the Brussels Airport attack is Najim Laachraoui, who has also been identified as an IS bombmaker, has been arrested in the city according to reports by Belgian media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905165-fugitive-brussels-suspect-arrested-according-to-belgian-media/

Gay parents fight for custody with surrogate in Thailand

YING PANYAPON, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — An American-Spanish same-sex couple opened a high-profile custody battle in Thailand on Wednesday for a baby girl born to a surrogate mother, who decided she wanted to keep the child when she found out they were gay.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905172-gay-parents-fight-for-custody-with-surrogate-in-thailand/

Claims Of Fugitive's Capture Are Withdrawn

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- The Brussels Airport bomb suspect Najim Laachraoui is still at large - despite initial media reports saying he had been arrested.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905165-fugitive-brussels-suspect-arrested-according-to-belgian-media/?p=10562351

Brussels suicide bombers named as Khalid and Brahim El Bakraoui
Euronews

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- The two men who blew themselves up at Brussels airport on Tuesday were brothers known to the police and a third attacker, who is at large, is a known Paris attacks suspect, Belgian media said on Wednesday (March 23).

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Black wastewater on Phuket beach can wait, says Vice Governor
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- The growing pool of black wastewater at Surin Beach can wait until the demolition of beachfront businesses have been carried out, Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Armornwat has told The Phuket News.

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Motorcyclist who dropped 50,000 Baht on Chiang Mai road is suspected drug dealer
Thaivisa Reporters

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• Money in the street case turned on its head - Thai man who lost 50K is suspected ya ba dealer who police trick into giving himself up!

CHIANG MAI:-- The case of the Thai man who lost 50,000 baht in a Chiang Mai street took an interesting turn Wednesday, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905212-motorcyclist-who-dropped-50000-baht-on-chiang-mai-road-is-suspected-drug-dealer/

Grisly find of dozens of cut up dogs in Pattaya could be local pets gone missing

Thaivisa Reporters

PATTAYA:-- Officials investigating a wasteland in Jomtien formerly inhabited by a deranged local woman made an alarming discovery. They found the remains of dozens of dogs, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905215-grisly-find-of-dozens-of-cut-up-dogs-in-pattaya-could-be-local-pets-gone-missing/

Swift arrest in sex attack on Russian tourist in Samui - Thai man held
Thaivisa Reporters

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SURAT THANI:-- Samui police have made a quick arrest of a man charged in the robbery and attempted rape of a young Russian tourist in Mae Nam, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905249-swift-arrest-in-sex-attack-on-russian-tourist-in-samui-thai-man-held/

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