Thailand Live Tuesday 29 Mar 2016

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The Latest:

4 foreigners, crew still on hijacked Egypt plane

CAIRO (AP) — The Latest on the hijacked EgyptAir plane that has landed in Larnaca in Cyprus. (all times local):

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906575-officials-say-egyptian-plane-hijacked-lands-in-cyrus/#entry10583025

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CDC issues digital copy of draft charter for public review



BANGKOK, 29 March 2016 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has issued an abridged version of its draft constitution for public review ahead of a planned referendum on its acceptance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906589-cdc-issues-digital-copy-of-draft-charter-for-public-review/

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Airport taxi driver fined 3,000 baht for overcharging Swiss passenger



BANGKOK: -- The taxi driver who overcharged a Swiss executive for 6,000 baht on the ride from Suvarnabhumi airport to hotel on Sathorn road was today fined 3,000 baht and had his public transport driving licence revoked.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906562-swiss-businessmen-fleeced-by-suvarnabhumi-taxi-but-thailand-restores-some-pride/page-2#entry10583208

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Attorney General Vows to Prosecute Stalled Case Against Red Bull Heir
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Vorayuth Yoovidhya was arrested at his family home in Bangkok on Sept. 3, 2012. He would later flee to Singapore.

BANGKOK — Four years after he killed a Bangkok motorcycle cop, fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya still faces prosecution, the Attorney General’s office announced today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906592-attorney-general-vows-to-prosecute-stalled-case-against-red-bull-heir/

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PM urges public organizations to resist corruption



BANGKOK, 29 March 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reiterated that every public agency must promote ethical conduct and resist corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906594-pm-prayut-urges-public-organizations-to-resist-corruption/

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Shops in Pattaya Extorted by Fake Officials
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- Five men pretending to be with The Food and Drug Administration scammed local shops in Pattaya out of money.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906627-shops-in-pattaya-extorted-by-fake-officials/

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Koh Tao French diving instructor found dead in Surat - police mystified
Thaivisa Reporters

Image: Dailynews

SURAT THANI:-- Missing French diving instructor Jean-Francois Louet was found today dead in central Surat Thani, reports Thaivisa News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906629-koh-tao-french-diving-instructor-found-dead-in-surat-police-mystified/

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Fresh allegations of sexual abuse against UN peacekeepers in CAR
Euronews

CENTRAL AFRICA -- The United Nations says it is gathering information concerning fresh allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation against its peacekeepers in the Central African Republic.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906630-fresh-allegations-of-sexual-abuse-against-un-peacekeepers-in-car/?p=10584045

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Marine committee proposes temporary closure of 32 dive sites
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- A joint committee on March 25 called for the temporary closure of 32 diving spots in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea in a bid to protect against coral bleaching.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906647-marine-committee-proposes-temporary-closure-of-32-dive-sites/

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Pattaya police setup checkpoints as part of national crackdown on traffic violators
Thaivisa Reporters

PATTAYA:-- A big checkpoint was set up in Pattaya this afternoon to check traffic violators and people carrying illegal goods, reports Thaivisa News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906648-pattaya-police-setup-checkpoints-as-part-of-national-crackdown-on-traffic-violators/

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Phuket drug bust leads to two arrests, four still at large
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Thalang Police arrested two women and are searching for four other suspects after a raid yielded more than 40 kilograms of kratom leaves in Mai Khao last night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906649-phuket-drug-bust-leads-to-two-arrests-four-still-at-large/

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Phuket investors dream big with world’s highest Ferris wheel
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- The world’s highest Ferris wheel will be built in Phuket, investors announced this afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906650-phuket-investors-dream-big-with-worlds-highest-ferris-wheel/

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Phuket man receives electricity bill for over B400,000
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Imagine if you usually pay between B800-B1,000 for your electricity every month, and then you receive one for over B400,000.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906651-phuket-man-receives-electricity-bill-for-over-b400000/

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Thailand Live Wednesday 30 Mar 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906698-thailand-live-wednesday-30-mar-2016/