Police Remove Safe Driving Signs After Criticism About its Photo
by CityNews


Photo: Shared on Chiang Mai Traffic Police’s Facebook Page.

CityNews – According to the Bangkok Post, Chiang Mai police have removed all signboards promoting safe driving that displayed a senior officer with two subservient women after complaints were made that the photo was not relevant to the safe driving message.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909507-chiang-mai-police-remove-safe-driving-signs-after-criticism-about-its-photo/

Gen Prem sets precedent for Songkran celebration this year



BANGKOK: -- Privy Council of Thailand president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda joined the water conservation campaign launched by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration by using foggy spray to spray water at media representatives coming to wish him and receive his blessing ahead of the long Songkran holidays which start Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909531-gen-prem-sets-precedent-for-songkran-celebration-this-year/

Nonthaburi noodle seller attacks family then kills himself in bedroom fire


Image: Manager.co.th

NONTHABURI:-- A noodle seller went berserk in his house attacking his own family members with a knife and hammer before killing himself Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909533-nonthaburi-noodle-seller-attacks-family-then-kills-himself-in-bedroom-fire/

UPDATE:

‘Sexist’ Songkran Safety Posters Removed by Police
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


A controversial poster being taken away by a police officer on Sunday in Chiang Mai city

CHIANG MAI — Posters campaigning for safe driving during the Songkran holidays issued by Chiang Mai police were taken away on Sunday after receiving criticism for being sexist.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909507-chiang-mai-police-remove-safe-driving-signs-after-criticism-about-its-photo/#entry10626681

First Pracharat Sookjai shop opens at Saraburi's PTT pump

BANGKOK: -- The government opened its first "Pracharat Sookjai" retail shop at the PTT petrol station in Saraburi province today to promote trade and tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909536-first-pracharat-sookjai-shop-opens-at-saraburis-ptt-pump/

Drought blamed as thousands of fish found dead in Lampang
Kwaang Siripoom


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LAMPANG:-- Hundreds of villagers gathered in Lampang on Sunday after thousands of fish were found dead in the Nam Wang river.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909537-drought-blamed-as-thousands-of-fish-found-dead-in-lampang/

Thailand strikes rice deal with Hong Kong

BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) - Thai rice exporters have signed a 120-million-US-dollar deal with seven rice importers from Hong Kong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909539-thailand-strikes-rice-deal-with-hong-kong/

Commerce Ministry to monitor price of goods during Songkran

BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) - The Commerce Minister has led officials to inspect prices at Mo Chit Bus Terminal to prevent businesses from overcharging customers during the Songkran festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909540-commerce-ministry-to-monitor-price-of-goods-during-songkran/

Prime Minister threatens 10 year prison sentence for politicians who criticize referendum



BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has revealed that politicians who make remarks that affect the public referendum will be sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909541-pm-threatens-10-year-prison-sentence-for-politicians-who-criticize-referendum/

More Bangkok people leave houses under police watch during Songkran festival



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police said Bangkok people have left a total of 1,033 houses for the police to watch as they leave for vacation at homes in the provinces during the long Songkran holidays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909542-more-bangkok-people-leave-houses-under-police-watch-during-songkran-festival/

Six slightly injured in Yala bomb blast

YALA: -- Six police officers were injured in a homemade bomb on explosion shortly after they went out in pickup truck on a routine patrol last night to give protection to vehicles passing the Highway 410 from Yala to Betong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909543-six-slightly-injured-in-yala-bomb-blast/

Pattaya Ladyboys At It Again As More Indians Fall Victim



PATTAYA: -- On Saturday April 9th March at 23.00 pm Police Major Colonel Aekachai Moonlee was notified that an Indian tourist had had his gold chain snatched by Thai ladyboys.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909544-pattaya-ladyboys-at-it-again-as-more-indians-fall-victim/

Forget the drought, Thailand's national water fight is on
JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Drought? What drought? Bring out the water guns!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909546-forget-the-drought-thailands-national-water-fight-is-on/

UPDATE:

Foreign Conman Swindles South Pattaya Gold Shop Owner



PATTAYA: -- At 4:30 pm on Friday 8th of March Mr. Kitti Prasongsuttiphon reported to Pattaya police that on Sunday the 3rd of April he had bought gold bars from a foreigner and his Thai girlfriend that subsequently turned out to be fake.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909140-gold-shops-beware-as-foreigner-and-thai-girlfriend-pass-off-copper-as-gold/page-2?p=10626921#entry10626921

Thailand ranks 34th in 2016 Global Connectivity Index
BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD



Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced the 2016 version of its Global Connectivity Index report at the Global Analyst Summit held in Shenzhen, China.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-ranks-34th-in-2016-global-connectivity-index/14730/

Tough new laws to help clear Phuket beaches of animal touts
Phuket Gazette


Poachers kill gibbon mothers to take their babies and exploit them for the tourism industry. Photo: Gibbon Rehabilitation Project

PHUKET: -- The stakes will be raised for those engaged in the illegal, exotic-animal trade once the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signs a new law draft, which is expected to take place after the Songkran break.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909549-tough-new-laws-to-help-clear-phuket-beaches-of-animal-touts/

World Bank: Thailand should implement cautious monetary policies

WASHINGTON DC, 11 April 2016 (NNT) - The World Bank has published its economic assessment of the East Asia and Pacific Region, forecasting an annual growth of 6.3% and advising Thailand to implement cautious monetary policies to protect against external volatility.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909550-world-bank-thailand-should-implement-cautious-monetary-policies/

PM tells police to take good care of people during Songkran

BANGKOK, 11 April 2016 (NNT) – Police are gearing up for security operations during the annual Songkran Festival, placing their focus on accident and crime prevention.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909552-pm-tells-police-to-take-good-care-of-people-during-songkran/

Court rules Thammasat lecturer Somsak Jeamteerasakul dismissal unlawful



BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court today (Monday) ordered the revocation of the order of Thammasat University expelling lecturer Somsak Jeamteerasakul from the university on the ground that the order was unlawful.

The court also ordered the university to withdraw its ruling rejecting the lecturer’s appeal against his dismissal.

The outspoken history lecturer lodged a complaint with the Central Administrative Court accusing the rector of Thammasat University and the civil service commission of the higher education institute for dismissing him from teaching service at Thammasat University on February 23, 2015.

On May 16, 2014 Somsak submitted a request to the university for a one-year break to conduct a research on history and social philosophy starting from August 1, 2014 until July 31, 2015. However, the vice rector for technical affairs revoked Somsak’s request some time between December 18, 2014 and January 27, 2015.

The court pointed out that Somsak was not notified with the vice rector’s ruling rejecting his request for a break in teaching. The court also ruled that the lecturer’s conduct for not returning to teach could not be interpreted as deliberate dereliction of duty.

For that matter, the court ruled that the university’s order dismissing Somsak from the university was unlawful.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/159108


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Fujimori likely to face Kuczynski in Peru presidential run-off
Euronews

PERU -- Centre-right candidate Keiko Fujimori has won the first round of Peru’s presidential election. Early official results with around two-fifths of votes counted, have given her almost 40 percent.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909579-fujimori-likely-to-face-kuczynski-in-peru-presidential-run-off/

German prosecutors probe TV satirist who ‘insulted’ Turkey’s Erdoğan
Euronews

GERMANY -- German authorities are investigating whether a satirical TV presenter who allegedly “insulted” Turkey’s President Erdoğan could face charges.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909581-german-prosecutors-probe-tv-satirist-who-insulted-turkeys-erdoaeyan/?p=10627804

Phuket prepares for Songkran shutdown
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- It’s a long weekend ahead for many as the Kingdom prepares to cerebrate the 2016 Songkran Festival from Wednesday (Apr 13) – Friday (Apr 15), and many offices will be closed across the island during the holiday period.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909585-phuket-prepares-for-songkran-shutdown/

Pattaya Police Make Arrest in 40 Million Baht Land Fraud Case
Pattaya One

PATTYA -- At 11:00 am on Sunday 10th of April Police Major Pakpoom Nakpanom, Police Captain Thanakorn Sawvaro and police office investigators served an arrest warrant issued by Pattaya District Court on Mr. Siripanya Deeboonchai charging him with fraud.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909586-pattaya-police-make-arrest-in-40-million-baht-land-fraud-case/

Pattaya Police Question Samco Staff in Daytime Robbery
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- On Saturday 9th April Pattaya police summoned 26 year old Mr. Metha Supadee and 28 year old Mr. Jirasak Seladlaw for questioning. The two men were on duty at the time of a daring daylight robbery where an unknown Thai man drove up on a motorcycle and fired a shot at their bank truck and another into the air.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909587-pattaya-police-question-samco-staff-in-daytime-robbery/

Pattaya Police Get Xtreme Headstart with GoPro
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- On Monday afternoon at 12;00 pm on 11th April Pattaya police received a welcome gift to assist with law enforcement and increase officer productivity.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909588-pattaya-police-get-xtreme-headstart-with-gopro/

Thai and Pakistani nationals arrested in Phuket on drug charges
Eakkapop Thongtub

From left: Phakawan Srisuwan, 18, and Hanan Afzal, 28. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A Thai man was arrested yesterday night (Apr 10) when he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) valued at around B120,000.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909589-thai-and-pakistani-nationals-arrested-in-phuket-on-drug-charges/

Phuket police inspector has lucky escape after car explodes
Eakkapop Thongtub

It is estimated the fire caused B100,000 of damage to the vehicle. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A police inspector based at the island’s Tha Chatchai Police Station had a lucky escape today (Apr 11), when his car exploded and caught fire whilst he was driving through the Tha Chatchai Checkpoint north of the island.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/909591-phuket-police-inspector-has-lucky-escape-after-car-explodes/

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