Thailand Live Friday 8 Apr 2016

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Auschwitz guard Ernst Tremmel dies a week before trial

HANAU: -- A 93-year-old former guard at Auschwitz has died a week before he was due to stand trial in Germany.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908801-auschwitz-guard-ernst-tremmel-dies-a-week-before-trial/

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Swedes invite world to call 'random' citizens on new hotline
By KARL RITTER

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Ever felt like calling up a complete stranger in Sweden?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908818-swedes-invite-world-to-call-random-citizens-on-new-hotline/

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San Francisco police fatally shoot man carrying knife
By PAUL ELIAS

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two police officers shot and killed a man carrying a knife in the San Francisco's bustling Mission District on Thursday, the city's police chief said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908822-san-francisco-police-fatally-shoot-man-carrying-knife/

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Clinton, Sanders clash over qualifications, background
By KEN THOMAS and ERRIN HAINES WHACK

NEW YORK (AP) — With accusations of lying, hustling for money and failed leadership, the race for the Democratic nomination took a decidedly negative turn, with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders exchanging a series of barbs over qualifications for the presidency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908823-clinton-sanders-clash-over-qualifications-background/

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Bali Police thwart turtle smuggling attempt



JAKARTA: -- Five people have been arrested after Bali Water Police thwarted an attempt to smuggle 45 green turtles to the island on Wednesday, The Jakarta Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908831-bali-police-thwart-turtle-smuggling-attempt/

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Two military skydivers die in parachute accidents



JAKARTA: -- Two military skydivers died on Thursday in parachute jump accidents which took place during a rehearsal of the Air Force's anniversary celebrations at a Jakarta airport, The Jakarta Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908837-2-indonesian-air-force-skydivers-plunge-to-their-deaths/

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SET up 3.45 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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NLD announces political prisoner release ahead of Thingyan



NAYPYITAW: -- The Myanmar government will bypass the military-controlled National Defence and Security Council to free political prisoners and activists on trial for political offences “as soon as possible”, The Myanmar Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908839-nld-announces-political-prisoner-release-ahead-of-thingyan/

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Monkey trapped in a Bangkok hellhole for 25 years is rescued



BANGKOK: -- The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) has seen some pretty awful cases of neglect and animal suffering since its inception in 2001, but the recent case of Joe the macaque was one of the worst they’d ever recorded.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908843-monkey-trapped-in-a-bangkok-hellhole-for-25-years-is-rescued/

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Hit and run driver "arrested" by public in Pattaya Beach Road drama



PATTAYA:— A spirited member of the public chased down a hit and run driver who left a Russian tourist with a head injury.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908847-hit-and-run-driver-arrested-by-public-in-pattaya-beach-road-drama/

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Water celebration on Khao San road shortened to two days



BANGKOK: -- Celebration of Songkran festival on Khao San road, one of the three popular places for water splashing in Bangkok, this year will be shortened to two days instead of three days in previous years as water shortage in the country has reached its critical time in 20 years and all the people are requested by the government to conserve water and enjoying the water fighting sparingly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908849-songkran-celebration-on-khao-san-road-shortened-to-two-days/

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Arrest warrants for Bangkok 'body in the bag' gang members


Image source: Daily News

BANGKOK:-- Arrest warrants have been issued for two men in connection with the 'body in the bag' drugs case that has enthralled Bangkok this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908853-arrest-warrants-for-bangkok-body-in-the-bag-gang-members/

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Thai exports remain sluggish for next few years



BANGKOK: -- Thailand's exports will remain sluggish for the next few years due to falling farm prices and global economic slowdown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908856-thai-exports-remain-sluggish-for-next-few-years/

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Lady's Month: TAT celebrates female tourists with lady golf, lady blogs, ladies in Thai fabrics
By Coconuts Bangkok


​A screenshot from the "Amazing Thailand Luxury" ad by Tourism Authority of Thailand.

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that "Lady's Month" will target female tourists visiting Thailand in August.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908860-ladys-month-tat-celebrates-female-tourists-with-lady-golf-lady-blogs-ladies-in-thai-fabrics/

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Monk jumps 21 floors but misses safety airbag in Thonburi drama


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK:-- A monk being investigated for stealing 11 million baht from a temple jumped to his death from a 21st floor balcony in Thonburi yesterday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908866-monk-jumps-21-floors-but-misses-safety-airbag-in-thonburi-drama/

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Thailand investigates 16 people on Panama Papers list
BY AMY SAWITTA LEFEVRE

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is investigating 16 people, including current and former politicians and well-known business people, whose names appeared in the "Panama Papers", a top official at the country's Anti Money Laundering Office (AMLO) said on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908888-thailand-investigates-16-people-on-panama-papers-list/

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Gov affirms extensive fire safety requirements in tall buildings

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) - The Deputy Interior Minister has assured the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) that the government has in place fire safety regulations for tall buildings, while all agencies are required to conduct emergency drills every year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908889-thai-gov-affirms-extensive-fire-safety-requirements-in-tall-buildings/

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AMLO says only 16 Thai nationals registered business offshore



BANGKOK: -- The Anti Money Laundering Office (AMLO) today revealed only 16 Thai nationals have been using offshore tax havens but it is still too early to say if they have breached the Thai laws.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908888-thailand-investigates-16-people-on-panama-papers-list/?p=10617145#entry10617145

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Money Bag Used In 8.8 Million Baht Bank Heist Found



PATTAYA: -- Police have recovered the money bag used in the 8.8 million baht bank heist on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908577-shots-fired-in-daring-daylight-bank-robbery-in-south-pattaya/page-2?p=10617184#entry10617184

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Former Thai PM Thaksin warns on democracy, economy in New Year message
by Amy Sawitta Lefevre

BANGKOK: -- Politicians must love their people or risk the extinction of democracy, Thailand's fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told a gathering of supporters on Thursday, warning that Thais face tough times because of a weak economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908898-thaksin-warns-on-democracy-economy-in-new-year-message/

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Phuket Naka Noi land probe given May 6 deadline
Darawan Naknakhon


Naka Noi Island comprises 100 rai, of which the Hiranprueck family owns 53 rai and Phukhaohokluk Co Ltd claiming 24 rai. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- The investigative committee tasked with deciding which claims to land on Naka Noi Island are legitimate has been given until May 6 to announce its ruling.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908550-dsi-poised-to-investigate-illegal-land-encroachment-on-naka-noi-island/#entry10617250

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Bangkok students caught selling sex on LINE app


Image: Daily News. So shy NOW! Line students selling sex

BANGKOK:-- Bangkok police conducted a sting operation and arrested four "ladies of the day" yesterday for selling sex through the Line messaging service.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908903-bangkok-students-caught-selling-sex-on-line-app/

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Three bomb suspects arrested



YALA: -- Three southern militants suspected of commandeering a pickup truck driver to drive into Yala town with 160 kilogrammes of homemade bombs, while holding his wife hostage, were arrested last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908904-three-yala-bomb-suspects-arrested/

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Fidel Castro makes rare public appearance at Havana school



HAVANA: -- The former Cuban president Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908906-fidel-castro-makes-rare-public-appearance-at-havana-school/

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David Cameron admits he had shares in father’s offshore company which avoided UK taxes



LONDON: -- The British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he and his wife did own shares in an offshore trust run by his late father.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908790-david-cameron-admits-to-profiting-from-fathers-offshore-funds/page-2#entry10617320

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Oops sorry! Man pistol whips Pattaya teenager in mistaken identity rage



PATTAYA: -- A jealous trader pistol whipped a young man in the street in a bizarre case of mistaken identity in downtown Pattaya this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908910-oops-sorry-man-pistol-whips-pattaya-teenager-in-mistaken-identity-rage/

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Songkran revelers will have enough water to celebrate the occasion

BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) - The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said the water levels in four major dams of the Chao Praya River are enough for domestic consumption and sustaining ecosystems until July.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908908-songkran-revelers-will-have-enough-water-to-celebrate-the-occasion/

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Deputy PM says NCPO did not influence NLA on extra referendum question



BANGKOK, 8 April 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has denied rumors that the National Council for Peace and Order gave instruction to submit an additional question for the public referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908912-deputy-pm-says-ncpo-did-not-influence-nla-on-extra-referendum-question/

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BAGHDAD (AP) - John Kerry arrives in Baghdad to meet Iraqi prime minister, discuss fight against Islamic State.

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Frenzied Knife Attack Outside Pattaya Hotel



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Friday morning, local police were called to the Pattaya Memorial hospital after a patient was admitted with severe lacerations to his arms and torso.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/908918-frenzied-knife-attack-outside-pattaya-hotel/