Derry mother faces deportation to Thailand after fiance's death
By Kristen Carosa

11-year-old daughter allowed to stay

DERRY, N.H. —A mother from Derry is in danger of being deported to Thailand after her fiancé, a U.S. Navy SEALS veteran, died from cancer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909460-mother-in-us-faces-deportation-to-thailand-after-fiances-death/

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Hiroshima peace park, 7 decades after atomic bombing.

PM asks Thais to stick to core value when celebrating Songkran



BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on members of the public to celebrate the Songkran Festival in an appropriate way and uphold the core value of Thai culture.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909467-pm-asks-thais-to-stick-to-core-value-when-celebrating-songkran/

Seoul: Senior North Korea military officer defects to South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Seoul officials say a senior North Korean military intelligence officer has defected to South Korea.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909469-seoul-senior-north-korea-military-officer-defects-to-south/

Kerry visits Hiroshima memorial 7 decades after A-bomb
BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited the revered memorial to Hiroshima's atomic bombing on Monday, delivering a message of peace and hope for a nuclear-free world seven decades after United States used the weapon for the first time in history.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909471-kerry-visits-hiroshima-memorial-7-decades-after-a-bomb/

Here’s the reason why you should always put your phone in airplane mode during a flight
BY STAFF WRITER



“Please turn off all electronic devices during take off and landing.”

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-the-real-reason-why-should-always-put-your-phone-in-airplane-mode-during-a-flight/14720/

Songkran Tax Deduction – Infographic
Written by Interactive Associates

BANGKOK: -- In effort to increase domestic spending during the festival of Thai New Year – Songkran, the Thai government rolled out an incentive program allowing individual persons to deduct certain expenses from their total taxable income for the year of 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909473-songkran-tax-deduction-infographic/

iPhone 5s discounted in Thailand to 5,900 Baht
BY STAFF WRITER



The iPhone 5s has apparently been heavily discounted by some of Thailand’s leading mobile operators ahead of the upcoming release of the iPhone SE.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/iphone-5s-discounted-in-thailand-to-5900-baht/14710/

SET up 1.17 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Could sham marriages in Thailand be enabling foreign criminals?
By STAFF WRITER


Featured image is via Stuff Happens

BANGKOK: -- Bogus marriages are about to come under the microscope of the Thai immigration department in a bid to combat the numbers of foreign criminals residing in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909474-could-sham-marriages-in-thailand-be-enabling-foreign-criminals/

Marie Claire’s November 2015 edition banned in Thailand



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police has banned the import and distribution of the November 2015 edition of the French magazine, Marie Claire, after it ran an article that contained libelous remarks about the Royal Family.

The ban signed by Royal Thai Police commissioner Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda on March 16 was published in the Royal Gazette on April 8 but made public on the Office of the Prime Minister’s Ratchakitcha website yesterday.

Under Order No 156/2559, the police commissioner said the November 2015 French edition of Marie Claire published an article that contained content that “insults, defames or threatens His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, the Heir Apparent or the Regent.”

Such libellous contents are a threat to national security, peace and order, morality and ethics of the people, he said.

He stated that import, sale and distribution of the magazine is hereby forbidden under Article 10 of the 2007 Printing and Publishing Act, and ordered that the copies of edition in the country be confiscated and destroyed.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/158975


-- Thai PBS 2016-04-11

PTT: Myanmar natural gas supply suspended for maintenance



BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) – Natural gas supply from Yetagun field in Myanmar has been suspended due to maintenance work during the Songkran holidays, while Thailand's overall energy production will not be affected, says a PTT executive.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909476-ptt-myanmar-natural-gas-supply-suspended-for-maintenance/

Cambodian man in a coma after Pattaya balcony fall



PATTAYA:— Cambodian man is in a coma after falling from the sixth floor balcony of a hotel in Jomtien.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909477-cambodian-man-in-a-coma-after-pattaya-balcony-fall/

Burj Khalifa builder plans taller viewing tower
ADAM SCHRECK, Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai is reaching for the sky once again, with the developer of the world's tallest building vowing Sunday to build an even taller tower bedecked with rotating balconies and elevated landscaping inspired by the mythical hanging gardens of Babylon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909479-burj-khalifa-builder-plans-taller-viewing-tower/

World's wild tiger count rising for first time in more than a century
KATY DAIGLE, Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) — The world's count of wild tigers roaming forests from Russia to Vietnam has gone up for the first time in more than a century, with 3,890 counted by conservation groups and national governments in the latest global census, wildlife conservation groups said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909481-worlds-wild-tiger-count-rising-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century/

Soldiers arrest Koh Phangan jet ski operator


Image: Daily News

KOH PHANGAN:-- Soldiers turned up at a Koh Phangan beach Sunday to take action against a jet ski operator.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909483-soldiers-arrest-koh-phangan-jet-ski-operator/

Myanmar's new govt to focus on affordable housing



NAYPYITAW: -- Many more low-priced and rental apartments are expected to be built across Myanmar under the new government according to a director general in the Ministry of Construction, reported The Myanmar Times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909484-myanmars-new-govt-to-focus-on-affordable-housing/

UK's Daily Mail circles Yahoo
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS



The owner of Britain’s Daily Mail is in early discussions over a bid for the ailing U.S. internet company Yahoo.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/uks-daily-mail-circles-yahoo/14726/

Thai firm SCG offers scholarships for poor students in Vietnam



HANOI: -- Thai company SCG has announced 400 scholarships worth VND4 million (US$180) each and called on outstanding secondary school students from underprivileged families in seven cities and provinces to apply for them, according to Viet Nam News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909485-thai-firm-scg-offers-scholarships-for-poor-students-in-vietnam/

Severe drought conditions affect minor poultry farmers

BANGKOK, 11 April 2016, (NNT) - The Poultry Promotion Association of Thailand has indicated that the severe, ongoing drought conditions in Thailand are affecting poultry farming, especially at minor ranches that are not equipped to deal with the harsh weather.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909489-severe-drought-conditions-affect-minor-poultry-farmers/

TAT launched spectacular Songkran parade over the weekend

BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched spectacular a Songkran parade over the weekend to encourage people to conserve water and enjoy the occasion in a traditional way.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909490-tat-launched-spectacular-songkran-parade-over-the-weekend/

Vientiane-Attapeu-Pakxe flights take off



VIENTIANE: -- Lao Airlines has commenced flights from Vientiane to Attapeu province and Pakxe, Champassak province, Vientiane Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909491-vientiane-attapeu-pakxe-flights-take-off/

Police on high alert following reports of imminent terror attack by Turkish duo

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysian police are on high alert following reports that two Turks of Uighur descent, suspected of plotting terrorist attacks in Thailand, have reportedly left the kingdom for Malaysia, New Straits Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909493-malaysian-police-on-high-alert-following-reports-of-imminent-terror-attack-by-turkish-duo/

Illegal tour guides still here, says Andaman Guide Association President
Darawan Naknakhon


Around 100 Thai tour guides gathered to protest at provincial Hall this morning (Apr 11). Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- The president of the Andaman Guide Association led more than 100 Thai tour guides from the Andaman region to gather at Provincial Hall this morning (Apr 11) to hand over a letter of complaint to Phuket Governor, Chamroen Tipayapongtada about illegal tour guides in the region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909494-illegal-tour-guides-still-here-says-andaman-guide-association-president/

PM leads top military brass to receive blessings from Gen Prem



BANGKOK: -- Privy Council of Thailand president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda this morning opened his Sisao Theves official residence to welcome well-wishers to pay respect and receive his blessing ahead of the Songkran holidays or the Thai traditional New Year on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909497-pm-leads-top-military-brass-to-receive-blessings-from-gen-prem/

Keiko Fujimori 'wins Peru’s presidential first round'



LIMA: -- Centre-right candidate Keiko Fujimori has won the first round of Peru’s presidential election. Exit polls have given her about 40 percent of the vote.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909500-keiko-fujimori-wins-perus-presidential-first-round/

Cautious ceasefire begins in Yemen



KUWEIT:-- A tentative truce between Yemen’s rival sides came into force at midnight on Sunday as a precursor to peace talks set to begin on April 18 in Kuwait.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909501-cautious-ceasefire-begins-in-yemen/

Phuket Bike Week 2016 commenced to promote ASEAN motorcycle tourism

PHUKET, 11 April 2016, (NNT) - The 22nd Phuket Bike Week has officially commenced in the province's famous Patong Beach and the capital district from April 8 - 16.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909502-phuket-bike-week-2016-commenced-to-promote-asean-motorcycle-tourism/

Green moat water safe for Songkran, say Chiang Mai authorities


Image: Daily News

CHIANG MAI:-- Chiang Mai residents worried about the safety of the water in the city moat posted pictures of a menacing looking green sludge near the city gate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909504-green-moat-water-safe-for-songkran-say-chiang-mai-authorities/

Extra ferries to and from Koh Samui throughout Songkran


Image: Thairath

SURAT THANI:-- Ferries to and from Koh Samui will be increased to cope with the extra tourists at the upcoming Songkran Festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909505-extra-ferries-to-and-from-koh-samui-throughout-songkran/