De Niro's Tribeca festival pulls anti-vaccination film
NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert De Niro is removing the anti-vaccination documentary "Vaxxed" from the lineup of his Tribeca Film Festival, after initially defending its inclusion.

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'Legends of the Fall' author Jim Harrison dead at 78
HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Harrison, the fiction writer, poet, outdoorsman and reveler who wrote with gruff affection for the country's landscape and rural life and enjoyed mainstream success in middle age with his historical saga "Legends of the Fall," has died at age 78.

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Why Europe has a bigger terror problem than the U.S.
By Ryan Browne, CNN

(CNN)Tuesday's bombings in Brussels left at least 31 people dead and 300 wounded. They are the latest additions to an increasingly long list of casualties from attacks across the breadth of Europe. Paris, Ankara and Istanbul have all been similarly targeted in the past five months.

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Pattaya tourists warned to beware of bag snatch thieves, say cops
Thaivisa Reporters



PATTAYA:— Pattaya police have today issued a warning to tourists to watch out for motorcycle bag snatch thieves after a string of cases at the seaside resort, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906261-pattaya-tourists-warned-to-beware-of-bag-snatch-thieves-say-cops/

Hugh Jackman to the rescue at Bondi Beach, saves swimmers from riptide
By Tiffany Ap, CNN

(CNN)Australian actor Hugh Jackman may be known internationally for his roles as a superhero in the X-Men film series, but on Saturday he was doing some real life rescuing at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906263-hugh-jackman-to-the-rescue-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-saves-swimmers-from-riptide/

Edmonton killings raise tally to 5 homicides in 5 days
Nearly all of Edmonton's homicide detectives have been called in to deal with spike

EDMONTON: -- A violent week in Edmonton has raised the 2016 homicide count to 11 from six, the highest weekly total since 2011 when Edmonton was declared the murder capital of Canada.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906264-canada-edmonton-killings-raise-tally-to-5-homicides-in-5-days/

HANCEVILLE, Alabama (AP) - Mother Angelica, founder of the Roman Catholic media empire EWTN Global Catholic Network, had died at age 92.

3,000 centers to counter child exploitation, begging to be set up across Indonesia



JAKARTA: -- A special task force will be formed to investigate cases of child exploitation after the arrest of ten people for trafficking and forcing dozens of children, including babies to panhandle on Jakarta's streets, The Jakarta Globe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906268-3000-centers-to-counter-child-exploitation-begging-to-be-set-up-across-indonesia/

British girl died of multiple injuries when bouncy castle blown away: autopsy

HARLOW, Essex: -- A seven-year-old British girl, who died after the bouncy castle she was in was blown away at a fun fair, suffered multiple injuries, a post-mortem examination has shown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906269-british-girl-died-of-multiple-injuries-when-bouncy-castle-blown-away-autopsy/

Skydiver dies after falling into sea in air show



JAKARTA: -- A young female skydiver died after missing the drop zone and falling into the sea at Parangtritis Beach in Bantul district, Yogyakarta, on Saturday morning, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906272-yogyakarta-skydiver-dies-after-falling-into-sea-in-air-show/

Thailand invites M’sian rubber product makers to Songkhla Rubber City



SONGKHLA: -- The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand is inviting the Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association (MRPMA) to visit the “Rubber City” located in the Southern Region Industrial Estate in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district for investment opportunities, The Star Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906273-thailand-invites-malaysian-rubber-product-makers-to-songkhla-rubber-city/

Myanmar’s President-elect proposes new UEC leadership



NAYPYIDAW: -- Myanmar's President-elect Htin Kyaw has nominated the chairman and members of the Union Election Commission (UEC), choosing five men to oversee the country’s 2020 general election, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906274-myanmars-president-elect-proposes-new-uec-leadership/

Vietnam's investment in Laos hits nearly $5 billion



HANOI: -- Vietnam’s investment in Laos has reached almost US$5 billion, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment announced on Saturday, Tuoi Tre News reported.

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SET up 1.39 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Lucky escape for Pattaya pick-up driver wedged under 18 wheeler - but passenger dies
Thaivisa Reporters



PATTAYA:-- A pick-up got wedged under an 18 wheel truck on the Rayong road this morning killing a passenger but leaving the driver virtually unscathed, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906277-lucky-escape-for-pattaya-pick-up-driver-wedged-under-18-wheeler-but-passenger-dies/

Laos opens dams to provide water for drought-stricken South



VIENTIANE: -- The Lao government has authorised four of the country's largest dams to release water to ease the drought conditions affecting the southern part of Laos and other Asean countries, according to Vientiane Times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906278-laos-opens-dams-to-provide-water-for-drought-stricken-south/

Aged Harold and Thai porn queen to have a baby in latest 'soap opera' twist
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Khaosod

BANGKOK:— Following the announcement of the marriage of Harold and porn starlet "Nong Nat" last week comes the news that the US man and his curvaceous Thai wife are going to have a baby, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906279-aged-harold-and-thai-porn-queen-to-have-a-baby-in-latest-soap-opera-twist/

Cloudseeding operation launches in the North to ease smog and drought

CHIANG MAI, 28 March 2016 (NNT) - Minister Attached to the Office of the Prime Minister M.L. Panadda Diskul visited Chiang Mai province over the weekend to observe the royal artificial rainmaking operation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906282-cloudseeding-operation-launches-in-the-north-to-ease-smog-and-drought/

Renovation plan for old Din Daeng flats to begin in August

BANGKOK, 28 March 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security organized an event to promote better understanding between tenants at the Din Daeng flats and public officials in charge of its renovation.

Social Development and Human Security Minister Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew presided over the opening ceremony of the event, which took place at the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Center.

The event allowed tenants to enjoy a variety of affordable goods on sale, job training, free health checks and recreational activities.

The minister said the National Housing Authority (NHA), which is operated by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, developed the renovation plan for dilapidated Din Daeng flats.

A team was appointed to collect feedback and information from the tenants. It was found that 87% of respondents supported the renovation project.

Following the construction plan of the new Din Daeng flats, 76% agreed that the new apartments should have rooms with a minimum area of 33 square meters. The NHA is expected to begin construction in August.


-- NNT 2016-03-28

Government continues to crack down on criminal gangs

BANGKOK, 28 March 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Defense has insisted that the government has continued to crack down on criminal gangs that hamper national growth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906285-thai-government-continues-to-crack-down-on-criminal-gangs/

'Albino' Bo tree set to make Thai villagers rich from the lottery!
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Dailynews

ANG THONG:— Superstitious Thais in their droves have been flocking to a Bo tree sprouting unusual white leaves looking for lottery numbers, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906289-albino-bo-tree-set-to-make-thai-villagers-rich-from-the-lottery/

China orders military to end all paid outside work

BEIJING (AP) — China has ordered its armed forces to end all paid outside work within the next three years as part of a push to make the world's largest standing military more professional and battle ready.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906290-china-orders-military-to-end-all-paid-outside-work/

Pom Mahakan community to be evicted



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will go ahead with its plan to evict Pom Mahakan community and turn it into a public park despite protest by residents.

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Farmer dies while burning stubble in a Korat rice paddy
Thaivisa Reporters


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KORAT:— A Thai man died tragically when he was trapped by smoke while burning stubble in a rice field in Korat on Sunday, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906299-farmer-dies-while-burning-stubble-in-a-korat-rice-paddy/

Watana says he is ready to receive 'attitude adjustment' course today



BANGKOK: -- Former commerce minister Watana Muangsook said he will report to the military junta today for "attitude adjustment" after strongly criticised the invitation of his colleague Worachai Hema to attend the same session last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906306-watana-says-he-is-ready-to-receive-attitude-adjustment-course-today/

Thief/thieves unsuccessful in their attempt to rob Phuket ATM
Eakkapop Thongtub


Only the ATM's keypad was damaged in the attempted theft. Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A thief or thieves were unsuccessfully in their attempt to rob a Bangkok Bank ATM of its cash in Soi Nanai, Patong in the early hours of this morning (Mar 28).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906309-thiefthieves-unsuccessful-in-their-attempt-to-rob-phuket-atm/

Bus crash in Ayutthaya leaves 40 Thai and foreign passengers injured
Kwaang Siripoom


Image: dailynews

AYUTTHAYA:-- More than 40 people were injured when the tour bus they were travelling in crashed during heavy rain in Ayutthaya province early on Monday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906313-bus-crash-in-ayutthaya-leaves-40-thai-and-foreign-passengers-injured/

Anti-Burmese Sentiments Surge as Mob Accuses Worker of Abusing Child
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


About 30 people gathered at a Koh Samui police station Sunday to demand the arrest of a Myanmar man they accuse of sexually abusing a young child. Police said the suspect was cooperating but had been released for lack of evidence.

SAMUI — An angry mob gathered at a police station on Koh Samui last night because they believed officers released a Myanmar man who raped a young girl.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906322-samui-anti-burmese-sentiments-surge-as-mob-accuses-worker-of-abusing-child/

Expat Personal Records Posted to Govt Site
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


An interactive map showing the residences, nationalities, passport numbers and other unprotected information about foreign nationals was found freely available on an Immigration Bureau website. Image: Andrew MacGregor Marshall / Facebook

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Personal details of hundreds of expats living in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat were laid bare to the internet for hours last night thanks to the weak security of a police immigration website.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906324-personal-details-of-hundreds-of-foreigners-in-thailand-leaked-online/

Training course may be needed for those repeatedly breaching agreement



BANGKOK: -- Deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said this morning that Watana Muangsook has breached agreement with the military junta several times, thus prompting the military to summon him for "attitude adjustment."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906328-training-course-may-be-needed-for-those-repeatedly-breaching-agreement/