Underwater World Pattaya Alarmed by Counterfeit Banknotes

PATTAYA: At 2:30 Saturday 26th March afternoon a Taiwanese tourist was detained at Underwater World for passing a counterfeit 1,000 baht note.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....feit-banknotes/

Pope Francis condemns ‘unprecedented’ terrorist violence in Good Friday speech

Pope Francis has used his Good Friday address to condemn Europe’s reaction to the migrant crisis, which he said had been blunted by our “indifferent and anaesthetised conscience”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906033-pope-francis-condemns-unprecedented-terrorist-violence-in-good-friday-speech/

Cubans get satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock Havana

They’ve jumped around to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” for decades – but never before in Cuba.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906035-cubans-get-satisfaction-as-rolling-stones-rock-havana/

Seoul responds to North Korea threats

A group of South Koreans has sent thousands of anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border as tensions rise between the two countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906036-seoul-responds-to-north-korea-threats/

Belgium’s infrastructure at risk of cyber attack, EU counter-terrorism chief

Belgium is a nation on high alert following the rush hour attacks at the airport and a metro stop in the capital. Brussels airport has announced that it will not re-open for passenger flights before Tuesday, as experts examine the damage to the building.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906037-belgiums-infrastructure-at-risk-of-cyber-attack-eu-counter-terrorism-chief/

Belgian prosecutors charge three men with terrorist offences following the Brussels attacks

Belgian prosecutors have charged a man with terrorist offences in relation to the Brussels attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906038-belgian-prosecutors-charge-three-men-with-terrorist-offences-following-the-brussels-attacks/

ISIL fighters retreating from Palmyra – Syrian army

By Sarah Chappell

Syrian government forces have been advancing into the ancient city of Palmyra on several fronts, supported by Russian air strikes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906040-isil-fighters-retreating-from-palmyra-syrian-army/

England comes from behind to beat Germany 3-2 in Berlin

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press


BERLIN (AP) — Jamie Vardy scored his first England goal two minutes after coming on as a substitute and Eric Dier scored in injury time to beat Germany 3-2 and preserve the team's unbeaten record in Berlin on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906042-england-comes-from-behind-to-beat-germany-3-2-in-berlin/

Sanders wins Alaska, first result in trio of contests

LISA LERER, Associated Press


WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders won Democratic presidential caucuses in Alaska on Saturday, a victory he hopes will stoke a spring comeback against front-runner Hillary Clinton, who holds a commanding lead in the all-important delegate count.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906043-sanders-wins-alaska-first-result-in-trio-of-contests/

Brussels attack victims came from Belgium and around world

DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press
NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press


BRUSSELS (AP) — Victims of the attacks on Brussels' airport and subway included commuters heading to work and travelers setting off on long-anticipated vacations. In a city that's home to international institutions including the European Union and NATO, they came from Belgium and around the world. Among the confirmed dead:

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906044-brussels-attack-victims-came-from-belgium-and-around-world/

Belgium charges 3 more attacks suspects for terror offenses

LORNE COOK, Associated Press
DAVID KEYTON, Associated Press


BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors announced Saturday they have charged three men with terror offenses over the suicide attacks on the Brussels airport and subway, as organizers cancelled a solidarity rally at the government's request because police are too strapped to cope.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906038-belgian-prosecutors-charge-three-men-with-terrorist-offences-following-the-brussels-attacks/?p=10574454

Teen in north Cameroon says she is a missing Chibok girl

EDWIN KINZEKA MOKI, Associated Press


YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — A teenager who surrendered before carrying out a suicide bombing attack in northern Cameroon has told authorities she was one of the 276 girls abducted from a Nigerian boarding school by Islamic extremists nearly two years ago, authorities said Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906045-teen-in-north-cameroon-says-she-is-a-missing-chibok-girl/

North Korea warns of strike on Seoul's presidential palace

ERIC TALMADGE, Associated Press


PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea warned Saturday that its military is ready to attack Seoul's presidential palace unless South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologizes for "treason" and publicly executes officials responsible for what Pyongyang says are plans to attack its leadership.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906046-north-korea-warns-of-strike-on-seouls-presidential-palace/

Brussels March Against Fear is called off over security concerns

The March Against Fear scheduled to take place in Brussels has been called off.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906050-brussels-march-against-fear-is-called-off-over-security-concerns/

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Protests against Trump risk backlash in Republican primary

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press


FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona (AP) — David Rau wasn't sure about Donald Trump. So the landscape contractor strolled over to the main park in this Phoenix suburb to watch one of the businessman's recent rallies and decide for himself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906054-protests-against-trump-risk-backlash-in-republican-primary/

Scottish police investigate killing of Muslim shopkeeper

LONDON (AP) — Scottish police say the killing of a Muslim shopkeeper who wished Christians a happy Easter is being investigated as "religiously prejudiced."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906055-scottish-police-investigate-killing-of-muslim-shopkeeper/

Thai man shot in leg outside well known Pattaya pub

Thaivisa Reporters

PATTAYA:-- The hunt is on for a shooter who attacked a man following a late night fight at a popular pub in North Pattaya on Saturday, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906056-thai-man-shot-in-leg-outside-well-known-pattaya-pub/?p=10574553

"Sexy dancers" at Bangkok Motor Show face charges for lewd behaviour

Thaivisa Reporters

"Cherry" says, "please forgive me." [image: Thairath]

BANGKOK:-- A sexy model who caused a storm of controversy by performing an erotic dance in front of families at the motor show has apologised for her actions, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906057-sexy-dancers-at-bangkok-motor-show-face-charges-for-lewd-behaviour/

Tearaway boy, 11, kicked two girls into canal then stamped on their hands as they tried to save themselves

Thaivisa Reporters

Image: Dailynews.co.th

BANGKOK:-- An 11 year old boy has been sent to Juvenile court following the tragic drowning death of two grade five female students aged 11 and 12 in a case that has shocked residents of Prakhanong, Bangkok, reports Thaivisa News.

Mystery surrounds death of man and woman washed up on beach in south Thailand

Thaivisa Reporters

Image: DailyNews

NAKORN SRI THAMMARAT:-- Mystery surrounds the death of a man and a woman washed up on the beach at Kanom in Nakorn Sri Thammarat, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906060-mystery-surrounds-death-of-man-and-woman-washed-up-on-beaches-in-south-thailand/

The week that was in Thailand news - March 27

Gerry Carter

In the second installment of our new weekly feature, Gerry Carter looks back at the stories hitting the headlines in Thailand over the past seven days.

Part of what makes Thailand so endearing, if not ensnaring, is the quirky news that inspires Westerners and Thais alike to comment on the changing nature of the society in which they live, love, work and play. Examples abounded from the rice fields of Isaan to the cyber world of the rich and famous this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906061-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-march-27/?p=10574647

Death of Russian man, 54 who collapsed in Phuket hotel shower ruled as heart failure

Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: Doctors are examining a feces sample collected from the floor of a Patong hotel where a Russian man collapsed and died yesterday afternoon (March 26).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906067-death-of-russian-man-54-who-collapsed-in-phuket-hotel-shower-ruled-as-heart-falure/?p=10574683

Family crowdfunding to bring retired Edmonton firefighter home from Thailand

Bill Hughes has been in a coma in Thailand since January after contracting Japanese Encephalitis

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906068-family-crowdfunding-to-bring-retired-edmonton-firefighter-home-from-thailand/

Sri Lanka out as Buttler puts England into WT20 semifinals

NEW DELHI (AP) — Jos Buttler struck an unbeaten 66 and Chris Jordan grabbed 4-28 on Saturday to help England knock out defending champion Sri Lanka and advance to the World Twenty20 semifinals with a 10-run victory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906069-sri-lanka-out-as-buttler-puts-england-into-wt20-semifinals/

The What's On Thailand with Inspire - March 27

Bringing you the most comprehensive round up of events and offers in Thailand for the week ahead.

Thai Brains and the Education System

Gerry Carter

Inspire welcomes the first in a series of articles exclusively written by Gerry Carter.

It always seems to be open season to have a go at the Thai education system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906064-thai-brains-and-the-education-system/

Are European kids smarter than Thai kids?

Welcome to “Every Picture Tells a Story”; a weekly post about living in Thailand. Each week we’ll post a picture that illustrates some of the best parts about living in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906065-are-european-kids-smarter-than-thai-kids/

Up to You by The Pattaya Sleuth

It is probably one of the phrases that we hear the most in Thailand and in reality it has so many meanings depending on the situation that it is used in.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906063-up-to-you-by-the-pattaya-sleuth/

NRSA member disagrees with NCPO’s proposal concerning Senate’s power

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 27 March 2016 (NNT) - A member of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) said today he disagrees with the idea that members of the upper house, appointed during the political transition, should have the power to hold a no confidence motion against the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906090-nrsa-member-disagrees-with-ncpos-proposal-concerning-senates-power/