Thailand Live Saturday 16 Apr 2016

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Four more Indonesian crew members kidnapped in Philippines waters

Armed men struck again, kidnapping four Indonesians from a tugboat in Philippine waters yesterday, according to New Straits Times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910591-four-more-indonesian-crew-members-kidnapped-in-philippines-waters/

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Five days of Songkran celebrations claim 338 deaths, 2,891 injuries

BANGKOK: Fatal road accidents during the Songkran festival celebrations nationwide have now claimed the lives of 338 people and injured 2,891 others in the five-day period from April 11-15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910592-five-days-of-songkran-celebrations-claim-338-deaths-2891-injuries/

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Quakes kill at least 29 in Japan, cause widespread damage

EMILY WANG, Associated Press
MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press


MASHIKI, Japan (AP) — Two powerful earthquakes a day apart shook southwestern Japan, killing at least 29 people, injuring 1,500, trapping many beneath flattened homes and sending thousands to seek shelter in gymnasiums and hotel lobbies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910594-quakes-kill-at-least-29-in-japan-cause-widespread-damage/

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At the Vatican, Sanders blasts 'immoral' wealth inequality

KEN THOMAS, Associated Press
NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press


VATICAN CITY (AP) — Bernie Sanders issued a global call to action at the Vatican on Friday to address "immoral and unsustainable" wealth inequality and poverty, using the high-profile gathering to echo one of the central platforms of his presidential campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910595-at-the-vatican-sanders-blasts-immoral-wealth-inequality/

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Trump prepared to cede Wyoming delegate contest

CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — Donald Trump's presidential campaign has all but thrown in the towel in Wyoming ahead of Saturday's Republican convention.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910596-trump-prepared-to-cede-wyoming-delegate-contest/

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After apology, Philly among many Jackie Robinson tributes

ERRIN HAINES WHACK, Associated Press Writers
JOE RESNICK, Associated Press Writers


PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As cities across the country honored Jackie Robinson's pioneering baseball career, one also apologized for its racist treatment of Major League Baseball's first black player nearly 70 years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910606-after-apology-philly-among-many-jackie-robinson-tributes/

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Guatemalan ex-president linked to new scandal

SONIA PEREZ D., Associated Press


GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Former Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina and his then-vice president led a criminal organization that collected at least $30 million in bribes to award a contract to build a port terminal, the country's attorney general and an international anti-corruption commission announced Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910607-guatemalan-ex-president-linked-to-new-scandal/

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Blatter angered by claim he was silent about FIFA corruption

GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer


BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Sepp Blatter says it was "not acceptable" to be accused at a public event Friday that he stayed silent while likely knowing that senior FIFA officials were corrupt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910608-blatter-angered-by-claim-he-was-silent-about-fifa-corruption/

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NBA to begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18

BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer


NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA will begin putting sponsorship logos on player uniforms in 2017-18, a move that could generate at least $100 million annually and a step that the NFL, Major League Baseball and NHL have yet to take.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910609-nba-to-begin-selling-jersey-sponsorships-in-2017-18/

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Employer Rapes 17 Year Old Staff Member in Pattaya

PATTAYA: At 6:00 PM on Friday 15th April reporters were informed that an employer had raped his 17-year-old employee on the previous Tuesday 12th April at 11:00 AM.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910636-employer-rapes-17-year-old-staff-member-in-pattaya/

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23-km Purple Line set for free ride in June

BANGKOK: The 23-kilometre long MRT Purple Line which is the extension of the present underground Blue Line is now ready to open for free ride during a three month long trial run starting next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910637-23-km-purple-line-set-for-free-ride-in-june/

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338 died, 2,891 injured in five day Songkran travels from April 11-15

BANGKOK: Fatal road accidents during the Songkran festival celebrations nationwide have now claimed the lives of 338 people and injured 2,891 others in the five-day period from April 11-15, the Department of Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910592-five-days-of-songkran-celebrations-claim-338-deaths-2891-injuries/page-2#entry10645510

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No reports of Thai casualties yet in new quakes in southern Japan

The Thai Embassy in Tokyo reported at noon today that so far it has not yet received information that any Thais were injured in the new aftershocks that rocked southern Japan early Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910672-no-reports-of-thai-casualties-yet-in-new-quakes-in-southern-japan/

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Short Circuit Causes Fire at Pattaya Condominium Building

PATTAYA: At 01:00 AM in the early hours of Saturday 16th April morning Pattaya’s Fire Department was informed of a fire at Sky Beach Condominium Naklua Soi 18

Full story: http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/223011/short-circuit-causes-fire-pattaya-condominium-building/

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Motorcycle Rider Plummets from Pattaya’s Bali Hai Bridge

PATTAYA: Police were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident at Bali Hai Bridge in South Pattaya at 08:45 this Saturday 16th morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910675-motorcycle-rider-plummets-from-pattayas-bali-hai-bridge/

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Shisha Bars And Restaurants Raided By Pattaya Police

PATTAYA: In the early hours of Saturday 16th April morning, Pattaya police raided two Arabian bars in soi 16 after receiving information that the venues were selling shisha to tourists during the Songkran festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910679-shisha-bars-and-restaurants-raided-by-pattaya-police/

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One Dead and One Injured In Pattaya Hit And Run Accident

PATTAYA: Pattaya Police were called to the scene of a hit and run accident at the Thepnimit U-turn on route 36 heading into Pattaya, late night on Friday 15th April at 11:30.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910437-vicious-hit-and-run-on-pattaya-bypass/?p=10645655

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To continue:

Thailand Live Sunday 17 Apr 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910695-thailand-live-sunday-17-apr-2016/