Six arrested in Brussels after suicide attacks



BRUSSELS: -- Belgian authorities say six people have been arrested as part of the investigation into Tuesday’s suicide bombings in Brussels.

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Illegal Pattaya Beach vendors fined

PATTAYA:--Pattaya regulatory-enforcement officers swept through the central section of Pattaya Beach, fining two fruit vendors who illegally had set up shop on the beachfront footpath.

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Private company blocking beach access road ordered to meet with officials
Phuket Gazette


Members of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command and the Damrongdhama Center inspect the area in question. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Officials have called on Laem Nga Development Co Ltd to meet with representatives from the Marine Office and local authorities after receiving complaints that they were blocking an access road to Laem Nga Beach in Rassada.

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Pattaya starts cutting down low-hanging Walking Street signs

PATTAYA:--They were warned in December and February, but Walking Street business owners whose signs hung lower than 5.5 meters above street level saw Pattaya city workers start cutting them down March 15.

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Failed marina sparks online storm over ‘black pipes’

PATTAYA:--Breakaway pieces of the failed Pattaya Marina churned up a storm on social media, with online users wondering what the mysterious “black pipes” were seen floating off Yim Yom Beach.

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Accused Russian mobster captured in Pattaya

PATTAYA:--The Chonburi Immigration Office deported an accused Russian mobster wanted by Interpol for fraud and corruption who was now living in Pattaya.

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Italian arrested for 2015 assault on Norwegian

PATTAYA:--An Italian man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Norwegian in Pattaya last year.

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Two Patong security guards charged with murder of Frenchman
Eakkapop Thongtub


Somporn Kakkaew, 33, (left) and Somkit Lemut, 30, have both been charged with murder. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- The two men responsible for the death of the French tourist during an altercation in Soi Sansabai on Wednesday morning (Mar 23) have both been were charged with murder police announced at the press conference held this morning (Mar 25).

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Illegal structures in Mai Khao cemetery to be demolished
The Phuket News


A number of temporary structures in the Pru Jason Lake area of Mai Khao are also to be demolished soon. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- A number of temporary buildings set up as shops in a cemetery area in Mai Khao Beach have been found to be illegal and will be demolished by April 15 the chief of the Damrongdhama Centre (Ombudsman’s Office) has told The Phuket News today (Mar 25).

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New Rates Set for Long Moto-Taxi Rides
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Photo: Matichon

BANGKOK — Following government bans of two private motorbike taxi services for being out of regulatory compliance, the traditional, orange-vested operators were handed down a rate structure yesterday they must adhere to for long trips.

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Thailand delays construction start for rail line to China
BY PAIRAT TEMPHAIROJANA AND AUKKARAPON NIYOMYAT

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has pushed back the start date for construction of a multi-billion dollar rail line to link Bangkok to southwest China after a disagreement over the cost of the project, the Thai transport minister said on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905721-thailand-delays-construction-start-for-rail-line-to-china/

Chief of Defense Forces welcomes Chinese air force Political Commissar



BANGKOK, 25 March 2016 (NNT) – The Chief of the Defense Forces has welcomed the Chinese air force’s Political Commissar for discussions on Thailand and China’s security relations.

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Science Min offers 300 percent tax deduction to encourage innovation research and development

BANGKOK, 25 March 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Science and Technology has kicked off CEO Innovation Forum 2016 by announcing a 300 percent tax deduction for companies that support research, development and innovation.

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Fleeing Capture, Cigarette Smuggler Kills Pedestrian
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Blood stains mark the impact of a 59-year-old man killed by a soldier fleeing customs officers Thursday night at the Nong Cha-Om Fruit Market intersection in Prachinburi city.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905725-fleeing-capture-cigarette-smuggler-kills-pedestrian/

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Suvarnabhumi is the world’s 36th best airport



BANGKOK: -- Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport's ranking edged up 11 places to become the world's 36th best airport this year from 47th place in 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905551-suvarnabhumi-airport-named-fifth-best-airport-by-skytrax/page-2#entry10569386

14 suspects held by military for involvement in Cho Airong hospital's seizure



NARATHIWAT: -- Fourteen men have been held in military custody under suspicion of involvement in the temporary seizure of Cho Airong district hospital on Sunday March 13 and using the hospital’s staff and patients as a shield to attack a paramilitary outpost near the hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905728-14-suspects-held-by-military-for-involvement-in-cho-airong-hospitals-seizure/

UTCC says damage caused by drought will be significant this year



BANGKOK, 25 March 2016 (NNT) - The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has forecast that the drought crisis will cause as much as 119 billion baht in damages by the end of this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905729-utcc-says-damage-caused-by-drought-will-be-significant-this-year/

BRUSSELS (AP) - US Secretary of State Kerry arrives in Brussels for counter-terror talks with EU, Belgium.

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PWA assures enough water for consumption but water supply for Songkran will be cut in some areas



BANGKOK: -- The Provincial Waterworks Authority has reassured that there will be enough water for consumption to last through the dry season but water supply in some areas will have to be curtailed during Songkran festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905734-pwa-assures-enough-water-for-consumption-but-water-supply-for-songkran-will-be-cut-in-some-areas/

Immigration Chief visits Phuket, says overstay rules are to keep the bad guys out
The Phuket News


Immigration Bureau Chief Lt Gen Nathathorn Prousoontorn speaks at today’s meeting at Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: The Thailand Immigration Bureau Chief visited Phuket today (Mar 25) to explain the new immigration overstay rules and stressed that officers will strictly enforce the rules to keep bad guys out in a bid to stabilise the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905735-immigration-chief-visits-phuket-says-overstay-rules-are-to-keep-the-bad-guys-out/

PARIS (AP) - French authorities say 12 Portuguese killed in bus accident in central France.

Surin Beach wastewater to be wiped up with illegal buildings
Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET: -- The black sludge of untreated wastewater pooling on Surin Beach will remain until the illegal buildings on the sands have been destroyed, confirmed Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organization (OrBorTor) President Ma-ann Samran yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905759-surin-beach-wastewater-to-be-wiped-up-with-illegal-buildings/

Sidewalk barriers in Patong raise concerns
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Patong officials have put in experimental traffic barriers to protect pedestrians and ease traffic congestion in the popular tourist town, confirmed Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905761-sidewalk-barriers-in-patong-raise-concerns/

At least five missing in Krabi construction accident
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- At least five women are missing after the building they were working on collapsed this afternoon.

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Highways Dept, Samkong underpass will be ready for April 9
Tanyaluk Sakoot

Project Engineer Chalermpol Wongkiattikun has said the underpass will be ready for April 9. Photo: Highways Dept

PHUKET: -- The Highways Department have today (Mar 25) confirmed with The Phuket News that work on the Sam Kong Underpass is running smoothly and that it will be ready to open by the deadline date of April 9.

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Confirmed: Minors to dodge overstay blacklisting
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Children will not be blacklisted for overstaying their visas, officials confirmed today.

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Five female construction workers die in Krabi when building collapses on top of them
Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Five female construction workers died this afternoon (Mar 25) when they got trapped under a partly built building that collapsed in Krabi.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905762-at-least-five-missing-in-krabi-construction-accident/?p=10570373

Culture minister's request falls on deaf ears as sexy model cavorts at Thai motor show

Thaivisa Reporters

Image: Khaosod.co.th

BANGKOK:-- Following requests from the Culture Ministry asking models to cover up at the annual Bangkok Motor Show came a sensational sexy clip posted online yesterday, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/905777-culture-ministers-request-falls-on-deaf-ears-as-sexy-model-cavorts-at-thai-motor-show/

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