Thailand Live Monday 4 Apr 2016

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Thai police: Flaws and irregularities found in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
by Asian Correspondent Staff

BANGKOK: -- THE PANEL probing the police officers who handled the fatal accident involving the heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire has found flaws and irregularities in the case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907945-thai-police-flaws-and-irregularities-found-in-red-bull-heir-hit-and-run-case/

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800 Australians investigated after offshore accounts leak
KRISTEN GELINEAU, Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — More than 800 wealthy Australians are under investigation by the Australian Taxation Office for possible tax evasion linked to their alleged dealings with a Panamanian law firm, the tax agency said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907947-800-australians-investigated-after-offshore-accounts-leak/

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They flee North Korea, only to be adrift in the South
TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A middle-aged man is walking through a quiet Seoul neighborhood when he suddenly stops. He lights a cigarette, cupping his hands to shield the flame from the winter wind, and takes a deep draw, remembering how things used to be. He's a former policeman, a broad-shouldered man with a growling voice and a crushing handshake.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907948-they-flee-north-korea-only-to-be-adrift-in-the-south/

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Greece begins refugee deportations under EU plan

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Under heavy security, authorities on the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios deported 202 migrants and refugees on boats bound for Turkey — the first to be sent back as part of a controversial European Union plan to limit the amount of migration to Europe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907950-greece-begins-refugee-deportations-under-eu-plan/

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Huge fire rips through Russian Defence Ministry building



MOSCOW: --A massive fire at a former headquarters of the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow was finally brought under control Sunday evening after sending plumes of smoke over the Russian capital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907953-huge-fire-rips-through-russian-defence-ministry-building/

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China’s 'death simulator' set to pull in crowds



SHANGHAI: -- It is a whole new take on the “game of life”. In fact its a game of death. Xinglai which is “awaken “ in English is an attraction opening in Shanghai where participants are given the opportunity to be “killed off” by their peers “cremated” and then “resurrected” by birth through a latex womb chute.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907954-chinas-death-simulator-set-to-pull-in-crowds/

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BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) - Gunfire heard in Republic of Congo's capital; officials says police are fighting militia.

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Firefighters on alert as blaze endangers villages north of Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The wildfire came within 800 metres of homes north of Phuket. Photo: Jimmy Jai Photographer

PHUKET: -- Firefighters at Thai Mueang in Phang Nga province, north of Phuket, are on alert after a wildfire raged for two days before being brought under control as it came within 800 metres of a village.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907957-firefighters-on-alert-as-blaze-endangers-villages-north-of-phuket/

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Two die in tourist bus crash in Cuba



SANTI SPIRITUS: -- A bus carrying German and Austrian tourists has crashed in the central Cuban city of Santi Spiritus. Two people have been killed and 28 others injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907959-two-die-in-tourist-bus-crash-in-cuba/

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Son-in-law Dead After Being Shot With a Shotgun Following Argument in Mae Teng
by CityNews



CityNews – At 6am this morning in Mae Taeng, April 4, a heated argument between a man and his son-in-law left the son-in-law dead after the father-in-law shot him twice with a shotgun.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907960-son-in-law-dead-after-being-shot-with-a-shotgun-following-argument-in-mae-teng/

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Songkran Accident Simulations Held To Keep People Safe Around the Moat
by CityNews



CityNews – On April 1, Tassanai Buranupakorn, Mayor of Chiang Mai, joined with the Fire and Rescue Department to give information to the public regarding being safe and escaping LPG fires in cars during Songkran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907962-songkran-accident-simulations-held-to-keep-people-safe-around-the-moat/

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Drunk Pattata Man Tries to Commit Suicide



PATTAYA: -- A drunk Pattaya Thai man became crazed after drinking and partying, that he sprayed bug repellent into his mouth and tried to kill himself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907964-drunk-pattata-man-tries-to-commit-suicide/

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Thaivisa Video News 04 April

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Gov unveils new attitude adjustment program

BANGKOK, 4 April 2016 (NNT) - The government has unveiled its new “attitude adjustment” program for those with dissenting political opinions, while affirming that it is not a breach of civil rights.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907969-thai-gov-unveils-new-attitude-adjustment-program/

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PM voices support for Nuclear Security Summit

BANGKOK, 4 April 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said that all countries will benefit from the fourth Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), where member nations reaffirmed their commitment to securing nuclear materials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907971-pm-prayut-voices-support-for-nuclear-security-summit/

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Navy says closed road to Phuket beach is on public land
The Phuket News

Lt Sompop Kamkhana (centre, in military uniform) from the Navy’s Third Area Command at Cape Panwa inspected the road a second time on Mar 31 after the company had closed soon after the visit by Phuket Vice Governor Khajornkiet Rakpanichmanee. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- The Royal Thai Navy officer involved in the investigation into a company closing a road leading to Laem Nga Beach in Rassada says that government records show that the road was built on public land.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907989-navy-says-closed-road-to-phuket-beach-is-on-public-land/

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Phang Nga Marine Police investigate alleged illegal fishing in protected national park area
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Phang Nga Marine Police are currently investigating an incident where a tour boat operator allegedly allowed tourist to fish in a protected area of the Koh Similan National Park after photos of the tourists posing with their catches went viral on Social Media.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907992-phang-nga-marine-police-investigate-alleged-illegal-fishing-in-protected-national-park-area/

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Tri-lingual tryst 'Patong Girl' premiers this month
Nick Davies

PHUKET: -- A young German lad falls in love with the mysterious, native beauty Fai while on holiday in Thailand with his family. He follows his heart, but things get complicated... That’s the synopsis of Patong Girl, the latest tri-lingual movie co-produced by Thailand-based moviemaker Tom Waller.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907997-tri-lingual-tryst-patong-girl-premiers-this-month/

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Fisheries department launches e-licences to sustain fish stocks
Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Fisheries Department launched an e-licencing system on April 1 aimed at regulating local fishing operations in order to sustain fish stocks by limiting commercial fishing in the province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908000-fisheries-department-launches-e-licences-to-sustain-fish-stocks/

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Shot Guns Found Near School in North Pattaya
Pattaya One

NORTH PATTAYA -- Several shotgun shells found on the side of the road near Aksornsuksa School in Naklua, North Pattaya.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908003-shot-guns-found-near-school-in-north-pattaya/

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Patong Beach attack suspects known, believed to have fled Phuket
Darawan Naknakhon

Tourist Police visit one of the tourists in hospital. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Kathu police have confirm that they have identified the three suspects alleged to have assaulted four tourists on Patong Beach on Friday morning (Apr 1), but they are all believed to have fled the island to other provinces.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908005-patong-beach-attack-suspects-known-believed-to-have-fled-phuket/

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Filipina beauty crowned Miss Hooters Phuket in bikini pageant, eyes Vegas International glory
The Phuket News

Miss Mena Mana will represents Phuket at Hooters Contest in Las Vegas. PHOTO: Wai Netiya

PHUKET: -- Mena Mana of the Philippines was crowned Miss Hooters Phuket at The Miss Hooters Phuket Swimsuit Pageant held at the iconic American bar and restaurant in Patong last night (April 3).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908006-filipina-beauty-crowned-miss-hooters-phuket-in-bikini-pageant-eyes-vegas-international-glory/

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Phuket police question suspects over mom stabbed to death
Darawan Naknakhon

Police have questioned several suspects over the stabbing death of the mother whose son found her body at their Pa Khlok home on Sunday. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Police are still investigating the death of Pa Khlok women whose body was found with multiple stab wounds at her home on the weekend.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907824-boy-11-reports-finding-body-of-stabbed-mom-valuables-missing/?p=10603972

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Useless gang attempts to rob two cash machines in two days, fail twice
Kwaang Siripoom

Image: Thairath

CHACHOENGSAO:-- Police are hunting for a gang wanted for carrying out two attempted robberies on cash machines in the Chachoengsao province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908011-useless-gang-attempts-to-rob-two-cash-machines-in-two-days-fail-twice/

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