Thailand Live Wednesday 6 Apr 2016

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EXIM Bank provides financial services between Thailand and Iran

BANGKOK, 6 April 2016 (NNT) - The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) has launched financial services in support of trade between Thailand and Iran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908437-exim-bank-provides-financial-services-between-thailand-and-iran/

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Thirayuth says military junta fails in reforms after two years in power



BANGKOK: -- The military junta has not achieved its goal to reform the country although two years has passed, indicating it intends to leave the task to new elected government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908440-thirayuth-says-ncpo-fails-in-reforms-after-two-years-in-power/

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Paper factory inferno leaves over 100 million baht damages in Samut Sakhon



BANGKOK: -- A huge fire broke out late Tuesday night at a large paper factory in Samut Sakhon province forcing the evacuation of over a hundred of workers on the night shift.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908441-paper-factory-inferno-leaves-over-100-million-baht-damages-in-samut-sakhon/

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Body in bag - not murder, but we know where he is from say Bangkok police
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK:-- Police have ruled out murder in the case of the "Central Asian" man found dumped in a bag in a Bangkok canal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908443-body-in-bag-not-murder-but-we-know-where-he-is-from-say-bangkok-police/

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Taxi Fire At Pattaya PT Gas Station

PATTAYA:--A taxi caught on fire at a PT gas station near soi NernPlawan, Banglamung, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908442-taxi-fire-at-pattaya-pt-gas-station/

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Anti-smoking groups call for updated amendments to tobacco control laws

BANGKOK, 6 April 2016 (NNT) - Anti-smoking groups have collected over 15 million signatures across the country to push for new legislation to prevent children from smoking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908445-anti-smoking-groups-call-for-updated-amendments-to-tobacco-control-laws/

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'Baitoey RSiam' Falls Off Renegade Buffalo
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Suteewan ‘Baitoey RSiam’ Taveesin falls from a buffalo while co-star Martin Midal clings to the animal’s back

SUPHAN BURI — A romantic scene turned frightening for two actors – and amusing for the internet – when they became trapped atop a runaway buffalo yesterday while shooting a soap opera.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908450-baitoey-rsiam-falls-off-renegade-buffalo/

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Suvarnabhumi Airport to increase service capacity during Songkran festival

BANGKOK, 6 April 2016 (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi Airport is establishing a coordination center to facilitate passengers traveling during the annual Songkran festival between April 8 and 18, as the average number of passengers is expected to rise to 166,760 people per day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908453-suvarnabhumi-airport-to-increase-service-capacity-during-songkran-festival/?p=10610411

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Thaivisa Video News 06 April

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Swedish Ultraman Jonas Colting makes history, leads trio to complete first swim around Phuket
The Phuket News


Swedish Ultraman World Champion Jonas Colting (centre), along with training partners Thobias Peterson and Daniel Karlsson, exit the water at Mai Khao Beach this morning (April 6) to complete their record-setting swim around Phuket.

PHUKET: Swedish Ultraman World Champion Jonas Colting and his training partners Thobias Peterson and Daniel Karlsson Engdahl made history on Wednesday (April 6) when they completed a marathon swim to become the first men to swim around the island of Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908459-swedish-ultraman-jonas-colting-makes-history-leads-trio-to-complete-first-swim-around-phuket/

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Man found dead in pick up parked at Phuket Town hotel
Darawan Naknakhon

The body of the man was found on the driver's seat of his vehicle. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- A 49 year old man who had just come from a hospital appointment was found dead inside his pick up truck parked in a Phuket hotel car park this afternoon (Apr 6).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908487-man-found-dead-in-pick-up-parked-at-phuket-town-hotel/?p=10611284

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Phuket commemorates Chakri Day
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada led local officials and community members in a ceremony this morning at Phuket Rajabhat University to commemorate Chakri Day.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908489-phuket-commemorates-chakri-day/

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Pattaya Mugging Causes Tourists Injuries
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- A husband and wife Iranian nationals were seriously injured when their motorcycle was overturned during a mugging.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908491-pattaya-mugging-causes-tourists-injuries/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Thursday 7 Apr 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908545-thailand-live-thursday-7-apr-2016/