Thailand Live Wednesday 30 Mar 2016

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7 dead in Quebec plane crash

HAVRE-AUX-MAISONS, Quebec (AP) — A small plane crashed Tuesday off an island in eastern Quebec, killing seven people, Quebec provincial police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906729-several-dead-in-canadian-plane-crash/

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Civil state housing project receives 8,000 loan applications



BANGKOK, 30 March 2016 (NNT) – After two weeks since the launch of the civil state housing project, the Government Housing Bank (GHB) has approved 3.4 million baht in loans to five home buyers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906748-civil-state-housing-project-receives-8000-loan-applications/

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Four killed in Sulawesi during bomb disposal training



JAKARTA: -- Four people were killed in Southeast Sulawesi on Tuesday when a training session on the handling and disposal of explosives went horribly wrong, The Jakarta Globe reported, citing police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906755-four-killed-in-sulawesi-during-bomb-disposal-training/

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Five arrested, two taxis seized in aftermath of KL taxi rally



KUALA LUMPUR: -- A protest by some 100 cab drivers in Bukit Bintang, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday ended with five of them being arrested while two taxis were seized by police, New Straits Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906759-five-arrested-two-taxis-seized-in-aftermath-of-kl-taxi-rally/

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Arakan’s state of emergency lifted after four years



YANGON: -- The state of emergency that had been placed on Arakan State in June 2012 following communal riots was lifted on Monday, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906761-arakans-state-of-emergency-lifted-after-four-years/

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Vietnam Navy adds two homebuilt tugboats to fleet



HANOI: -- The People’s Navy of Vietnam has received two new vessels that were built at home, using engines imported from Japan, accoding to Tuoi Tre News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906764-vietnam-navy-adds-two-homebuilt-tugboats-to-fleet/

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SET up 8.18 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Bangkok-Korat high speed train project to go ahead despite call to revise it



BANGKOK: -- The government yesterday reaffirmed its decision to go ahead with the first high speed train from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906772-bangkok-korat-high-speed-train-project-to-go-ahead-despite-call-to-revise-it/

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Htin Kyaw sworn in as Myanmar's president

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Htin Kyaw, a confidante of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, has been sworn in as Myanmar's president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906773-htin-kyaw-sworn-in-as-myanmars-president/

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Dhammachayo summoned to testify

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) today issued a summons for Phra Dhammachayo, abbot of Dhammakaya temple for acknowledgement of criminal charges that include money laundering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906774-abbot-of-dhammakaya-temple-summoned-to-testify/

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New rail lines linking Bangkok’s West and East approved



BANGKOK: -- The cabinet yesterday approved several economic stimulus packages that include the construction of the Pink and Yellow electric rail routes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906778-new-rail-lines-linking-bangkoks-west-and-east-approved/

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University tells students Britain 'invaded' Australia

LONDON: -- A top Australian university has rejected claims it is trying to rewrite the nation's colonial history.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906781-university-tells-students-britain-invaded-australia/

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Speeding charge to be pressed on Mercedes Benz driver in fatal crash



AYUTTHAYA: -- Ayutthaya provincial police investigating the March 13 fatal crash that engaged a Mercedes-Benz and a Ford Fiesta and killed two post graduate students will file two more charges against the driver of the luxury car.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906783-speeding-charge-to-be-pressed-on-mercedes-benz-driver-in-fatal-crash/

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Mae Chaem River Provides Temporary Beach During Hot Weather
by CityNews



CityNews – On March 28th, a report said that there were many people at the ‘Pattaya of Hot District’ in Chiang Mai due to the recent hot weather.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906786-mae-chaem-river-provides-temporary-beach-during-hot-weather/

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Myanmar to have first Thai-operated powerplant in Dawei SEZ

BANGKOK, 30 March 2016 (NNT) - Myanmar’s Energy Ministry has signed a 10-billion-baht concession agreement with a Thai company to produce electricity within the Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906787-myanmar-to-have-first-thai-operated-powerplant-in-dawei-sez/

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Min of Agriculture and Cooperatives assures enough water until July

BANGKOK, 30 March 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has insisted that there will be enough water for domestic consumption throughout the summer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906789-thai-agriculture-min-assures-enough-water-until-july/

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Police carry out raids on bars throughout Pattaya
Thaivisa Reporters



PATTAYA:-- A nighttime swoop was made by police following complaints of underage drinking at five establishments in South Pattaya and one on Pattaya 3 road, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906792-police-carry-out-raids-on-bars-throughout-pattaya/

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EU referendum: Rules giving 'free pass' to terror suspects

LONDON: -- Being in the EU makes it harder for the UK to stop serious criminals and those with suspected terror links entering the country, a UK minister is to say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906794-eu-referendum-rules-giving-free-pass-to-terror-suspects/

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Paris: Seven Somali men go on trial over fatal yacht hijacking



PARIS: -- Seven Somali men have gone before a court in Paris, accused of hijacking a French yacht in the Arabian Sea four years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906796-paris-seven-somali-men-go-on-trial-over-fatal-yacht-hijacking/

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Sister murders brother after violent argument in Bangkok
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BANGKOK:-- A man was stabbed to death by his own sister in a violent argument over the man's wife that took place outside an apartment in Huay Kwang downtown Bangkok Tuesday, reports Thaivisa News

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906826-sister-murders-brother-after-violent-argument-in-bangkok/

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Senegalese man found dead in Khlong Saen Saeb
By Coconuts Bangkok


File photo of Saen Saeb canal. Photo: David McKelvey

BANGKOK: -- The body of a young Senegalese man was found in Saen Saeb canal near Soi Ramkhamhaeng 85 yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906830-senegalese-man-found-dead-in-khlong-saen-saeb/

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Will you marry me? Apply now screams massive billboard of writhing Thai actress!
Thaivisa News



BANGKOK:-- A well-rounded and famous soap star has posted a huge billboard in Bangkok that says:" I am a virgin and I need a man!"

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906836-will-you-marry-me-apply-now-screams-massive-billboard-of-writhing-thai-actress/

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Prayuth proposes law change to control Motor Show 'pretties'
By Coconuts Bangkok


Adult star Cherry Samkhok was fined THB5,000 for her erotic performance at the Bangkok Motor Show last week. Photo: Ruam Clip

BANGKOK: -- Junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked the Ministry of Culture to draft a legislation to punish promotional models, or "pretties", who dress too provocatively.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906838-prayut-proposes-law-change-to-control-motor-show-pretties/

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Breaking the Brass Ceiling: First Women Tapped to Top Police Posts
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Women police officers participate in a UN-sponsored event on gender equality in the workplace March 7 at the police academy in Nakhon Pathom province. Photo: Matichon

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906840-breaking-the-brass-ceiling-first-women-tapped-to-top-police-posts/

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Thai Red Cross Fair begins today



BANGKOK: -- The annual Thai Red Cross Fair at Amphorn Garden starts today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906842-thai-red-cross-fair-begins-today/

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Culture Ministry unveils 'Better Driving through Thainess' campaign



BANGKOK, 30 March 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry or Culture has unveiled its “Better Driving through Thainess” campaign, training 600 public transport drivers to apply Thai cultural values to their work.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906845-culture-ministry-unveils-better-driving-through-thainess-campaign/

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Passport mark for sex offenders law challenged in court

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A judge in Northern California is set to hear arguments over whether to block a new federal law that requires sex offenders to have "unique identifiers" in their passports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906847-passport-mark-for-sex-us-offenders-law-challenged-in-court/

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It's a fair cop (grand) son as Udon Thai gran dobs in her own!
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UDON THANI:-- A grandmother fed up with her own grandson dobbed him in to Udon police to face the music, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906848-its-a-fair-cop-grand-son-as-udon-thai-gran-dobs-in-her-own/

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Police close to solving horrific murder of teenager in south Thailand
Thaivisa Reporters


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PHATTHALUNG:-- Police say they are now close to resolving the horrific slaying of an 18 year old man found buried in Phattalung in the far south, reports Thaivisa News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906850-police-close-to-solving-horrific-murder-of-teenager-in-south-thailand/

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ETDA unveils state supported e-Authentication system



BANGKOK, 30 March 2016 (NNT) – The government is seeking to implement a digital identification system to bolster confidence in electronic financial activities as part of its digital economy push.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/906858-etda-unveils-state-supported-e-authentication-system/