Thailand Live Friday 8 Apr 2016

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Thaivisa Photography Competition (April 2016)

Enter the Thaivisa Photography Competition where you can win a two night stay at the luxury Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, worth an estimated 10,000 Baht.

Submit your photos here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907140-thaivisa-photography-competition-april-2016/

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Bangkok 'body in the bag' gang were from Bhutan. Dead man named
Thaivisa Reporters



BANGKOK:-- Police announced Thursday that the gang believed responsible for the "body in the bag" case in Bangkok have all fled Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908714-bangkok-body-in-the-bag-gang-were-from-bhutan-dead-man-named/

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6 officers ordered to apologize dead victim



YALA: -- Six army officers accused of beating to death an army private in Yala province have been ordered to apologize in front of the victim’s body placed at a temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908772-6-officers-ordered-to-apologize-dead-victim/

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Repeat traffic offenders will be sent to work at morgues in hospitals



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Probation has sought cabinet’s approval for its plan to send traffic offenders placed under probation to conduct public service by working at morgues in hospitals, said Mr Nonthachit Natepukkana, director of community affairs and social service division of Probation Department.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908773-repeat-traffic-offenders-will-be-sent-to-work-at-morgues/

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124 billion baht are expected to be spent by Songkran revelers this year



BANGKOK: -- This year's Songkran festival is expected to generate 124 billion baht in spending by both Thai and foreign revelers which is said to be the highest amount for one single festival in ten years, according to a survey of the spending behavior of consumers during Songkran conducted by Univeristy of Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908774-124-billion-baht-are-expected-to-be-spent-by-songkran-revelers-this-year/

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NLA votes in support of a question about the Senate’s right to select prime minister



BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday approved with 152 votes in support of the inclusion of a question in the national referendum about whether the appointed Senate and the elected House of Representatives should select the prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908775-thai-nla-votes-in-support-of-a-question-about-the-senates-right-to-select-pm/

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Education Ministry pushes forward STEM Education

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) – The Minister of Education has endorsed the implementation of the STEM Education project, which will seek to enhance students' success from their studies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908777-thai-education-ministry-pushes-forward-stem-education/

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PM asks all to help maintain safety during Songkran

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister is asking all agencies to help maintain security and safety during Songkran holidays, especially on the issue of road safety.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908778-pm-asks-all-to-help-maintain-safety-during-songkran/

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BMA campaigns for alcohol-free Songkran

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to organize citywide celebrations for the Songkran Festival without alcohol consumption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908779-bangkok-administration-campaigns-for-alcohol-free-songkran/

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Public health ministry launches road safety measures for Songkran long holiday

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health supports the setting up of checkpoints in community areas in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities during the Songkran festival neat week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908780-thai-health-min-launches-road-safety-measures-for-songkran-long-holiday/

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Man Drowned in Mae Yuak Lake After Swimming Drunk With Friends
by CityNews



CityNews – The body of a man was recovered by rescue teams in Mae Yuak lake, Chang Puak area, after he disappeared while swimming with friends.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908781-man-drowned-in-mae-yuak-lake-after-swimming-drunk-with-friends/

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Selena Gomez to perform in Bangkok
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Selena Gomez

BANGKOK: -- We still can't get over how she turned from Bieb's Disney girlfriend to a sensual, grown-up woman who sings lyrics such as "Can't keep my hands to myself" within a few short years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908782-selena-gomez-to-perform-in-bangkok/

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Four arrested in Phang Nga with B6M worth of drugs
Darawan Naknakhon


Only two of the four were presented at the press conference and they were named as Sanong Hangtae, 37, and Jatuporn Kerdyindee, 48. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHANG NGA: -- Four people were arrested in Phang Nga with more than B6 million worth of drugs, police also seized from the four B300,000 worth of assets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908784-four-arrested-in-phang-nga-with-b6m-worth-of-drugs/

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Dilemma for Dutch PM Rutte after voters reject EU-Ukraine partnership deal



TE HAGUE: -- The ball is in his court after the Netherlands rejected an EU partnership deal with Ukraine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908785-dilemma-for-dutch-pm-rutte-after-voters-reject-eu-ukraine-partnership-deal/

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EU threatens to put sanctions on Panama, other tax havens
By FRANK JORDANS and RAF CASERT

BERLIN (AP) — A European Union official threatened Thursday to sanction Panama and other nations if they don't cooperate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion, after a leak of data showed the small country remains a key destination for people who want to hide money.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908786-eu-threatens-to-put-sanctions-on-panama-other-tax-havens/

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AP-GfK Poll: Americans overwhelmingly view Trump negatively
By JULIE PACE and EMILY SWANSON

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Americans of nearly every race, gender, political persuasion and location, disdain for Donald Trump runs deep, saddling the Republican front-runner with unprecedented unpopularity as he tries to overcome recent campaign setbacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908787-ap-gfk-poll-americans-overwhelmingly-view-trump-negatively/

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IS militants abduct 300 cement workers near Syrian capital
By ZEINA KARAM

BEIRUT (AP) — In a brazen assault near the Syrian capital, Islamic State militants on Thursday abducted 300 cement workers and contractors in an area northeast of Damascus, Syrian state TV reported as fighting elsewhere in the country also worsened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908613-is-kidnaps-344-workers-northeast-of-damascus/#entry10615930

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Questions raised about German secret service links in neo-Nazi murder case



What did the secret service know?

BERLIN: -- That is the shock question raised by the German press on Thursday as the trial of the lone surviving suspect in a neo-Nazi murder case rumbles on.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908788-questions-raised-about-german-secret-service-links-in-neo-nazi-murder-case/

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Idomeni: it's impossible to continue living like this



IDOMENI: -- Conditions in Idomeni’s makeshift migrant camp are at breaking point. Scuffles broke out as migrants tried to break through a border fence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908789-idomeni-its-impossible-to-continue-living-like-this/

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David Cameron admits to profiting from father's offshore funds



LONDON: -- The British Prime Minister has admitted to having a stake in his father’s offshore fund. David Cameron said he owned a stake in the the Blairmore investment fund and sold it off for 31,500 pounds (38940 euros) in 2010 before becoming prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908790-david-cameron-admits-to-profiting-from-fathers-offshore-funds/

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Saudi coalition used US bombs in obliterating Yemen market
By MAGGIE MICHAEL and JON GAMBRELL

CAIRO (AP) — A Saudi-led coalition battling Shiite rebels and their allies in Yemen used U.S.-supplied bombs in an airstrike last month on a market that killed at least 119 people, a human rights group said Thursday, further highlighting American involvement in the conflict.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908791-saudi-coalition-used-us-bombs-in-obliterating-yemen-market/

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Protesters interrupt Bill Clinton at rally for his wife
By ERRIN HAINES WHACK

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday with protesters upset about welfare reform and gun violence laws passed when he was in office 20 years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908792-protesters-interrupt-bill-clinton-at-rally-for-his-wife/

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Anger in Egypt court as Mubarak retrial postponed again



CAIRO: -- The retrial of Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak on charges related to the killing of protesters has been postponed for the third time – because he was unable to appear in court, apparently due security concerns.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908793-anger-in-egypt-court-as-mubarak-retrial-postponed-again/

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Russia leads diplomatic efforts in brokering agreement over Nagorno-Karabakh conflict



MOSCOW: -- Russia is leading diplomatic efforts to broker a truce between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908794-russia-leads-diplomatic-efforts-in-brokering-agreement-over-nagorno-karabakh-conflict/

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Watch: Trailer for new Star Wars Rogue One movie
BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

The first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars movie has been released.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/watch-trailer-for-new-star-wars-rogue-one-movie/14674/

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Huawei unveils new P9 smartphone with dual lens camera
BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD



Huawei has unveiled its new flagship smartphone the P9, which includes a first of its kind dual lens camera that allows users to refocus photos after they have been taken.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/huawei-unveils-new-p9-smartphone-with-dual-lens-camera/14677/

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Welcome to Thailand for a safe and joyous Songkran holiday, say officials
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Manager.co.th

BANGKOK:-- Immigration, police, airport authorities, local airline reps and a host of other officials mounted a huge PR show at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday to assure visitors and passengers of a safe and joyous Songkran festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908795-welcome-to-thailand-for-a-safe-and-joyous-songkran-holiday-say-officials/

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Dog butcher arrested in North East Thailand
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Khaosod

BUENG KAN:- Police and animal welfare officers raided a house in Bueng Kan in the north east of Thailand and arrested a man cutting up and selling dogs for food.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908796-dog-butcher-arrested-in-north-east-thailand/

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Con artist lady cop takes Thai man for a fool in unusual role reversal
Thaivisa Reporters


Image: Matichon/News Sanook

CHONBURI:-- A young Thai man fell for a good looking local cop he met online. He was smitten by her when he saw her brown tunic and they became lovers and he bought her gold, a motorbike and gave her cash. It seemed like love and the future looked bright.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908797-con-artist-lady-cop-takes-thai-man-for-a-fool-in-unusual-role-reversal/

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City Hall insists Pratunam vendors must go



BANGKOK: -- The City Administration told representatives of Pratunam vendors of the need the clear the sidewalks of all vendors in order to reclaim the sidewalks for pedestrians.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908798-bangkok-city-hall-insists-pratunam-vendors-must-go/