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.

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All's well that ends well: The week that was in Thailand News

It was already Friday when the best quote of the week finally emerged from the Culture Ministry that all was indeed well with this year's Songkran Festival. Thank goodness for that.

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Builder kills colleague with a dumbbell, calls boss then flees

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: A construction worker hit his coworker over the head with a dumbbell Friday killing him in their house in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok.

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Seven bystanders injured by stray bullets in Bangkok gang fight

Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: Shots were fired as many innocent people caught up in a gang fight were injured by stray bullets and flying glass in Bangkok on Friday night.

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Missing woman, 60, found battered in Sukhothai field

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: Mystery surrounds the vicious killing of a woman who had been reported missing since earlier in the week.

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Weekend Fun - The Highest Insured Body Parts

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Super Poll shows people supporting 20 million baht fine for election fraud

BANGKOK: The majority of people said they agreed with the idea of amending the Election Law that will impose a fine of up to 20 million baht for election fraud, and a 100,000 baht award for people giving information on election frauds.

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Algae to blame for murky water in Patong Bay

Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET: The cloudy green-colored surf off Patong Beach is a normal occurrence caused by an annual algae bloom, not pollution, officials confirmed today.

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Austrian tourist found dead on Samui beach

Photo credit – holiday pattaya

KOH SAMUI: The police in Koh Samui are baffled as to the cause of death of an Austrian tourist who was foundd ead in a deck chair on the beach this morning, Saturday 16th April.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910699-austrian-tourist-found-dead-on-samui-beach/

Their Majesties express condolences to Emperor of Japan over earthquake

BANGKOK: Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed sympathy and condolences to the Emperor of Japan and Japanese people over the catastrophic earthquake in southern Japan which has, so far, claimed 41 deaths and dozens injured.

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UPDATE: Public Oral Sex Offender Is Regular Pattaya Bar Patron

PATTAYA: At 5:00 PM on Saturday 16th April successfully found and brought to Banglamung Police Station the two infamous people from the scandalous Pattaya Soi 6 public oral sex viral video clip.

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Popular Passion Bar Raided in Songkran Crackdown

PATTAYA: On Saturday 16th April some time after 9:00 PM Pattaya Police officers conducted a raid on the popular amongst expatriate residents Passion Bar.

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Football results and league tables from Saturday 16 April

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Madrid routs Getafe 5-1 to keep pressure on Barca, Atletico

JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press


BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema ensured Real Madrid kept the pressure on the Spanish league's front-runners by scoring one goal and assisting on two more as bottom-side Getafe was defeated 5-1 on Saturday.

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Napoli loses 2-0 at Inter Milan to end faint title hopes

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press


MILAN (AP) — Any slim hope Napoli had of snatching the Serie A title evaporated as it lost 2-0 at Inter Milan, which boosted its chances of qualifying for the Champions League on Saturday.

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Sergio Aguero's hat trick gives Man City 3-0 win at Chelsea

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer


LONDON (AP) — In the penultimate month of the season, Manchester City resembles a formidable team again. It's too late to challenge for the English Premier League title but well-timed for the pursuit of Champions League glory.

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Ibrahimovic sets personal goal record as PSG routs Caen 6-0

SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer


PARIS (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic's brace earned him a season-best 32 goals in the French league as Paris Saint-Germain took out its Champions League frustration on Caen on Saturday.

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Bayern Munich beats Schalke 3-0, Leverkusen jumps to 3rd

NESHA STARCEVIC, AP Sports Writer


FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich dominated Schalke 3-0 and increased its lead to 10 points as it closed in on a record fourth straight Bundesliga title on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910713-bayern-munich-beats-schalke-3-0-leverkusen-jumps-to-3rd/

Aston Villa relegated after 28 years in English top flight

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer


LONDON (AP) — Aston Villa's 28-year stay in the English top flight ended on Saturday with a 1-0 loss at Manchester United, while Newcastle and Sunderland gave themselves hope of escaping the Premier League relegation zone by both winning 3-0.

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Aston Villa relegated from EPL for first time since 1987

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Aston Villa was relegated from the English Premier League for the first time since 1987 after losing to Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday.

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‘Urgent need’ for Syria regime to stop violating ceasefire, says Kerry

There is an “urgent need” for the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop violating the ceasefire in Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday, and called on Russia to help, the US State Department said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910718-urgent-need-for-syria-regime-to-stop-violating-ceasefire-says-kerry/

Four Dutch masterpieces stolen from museum show up in Ukraine

Four Dutch masterpieces dating from the country’s 17th-century Golden Age have been recovered by security services in Ukraine over 10 years after they were stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910720-four-dutch-masterpieces-stolen-from-museum-show-up-in-ukraine/

Pope Francis to take 12 Syrian refugees to the Vatican after Lesbos visit

By Sarah Joanne Taylor

Pope Francis is to take 12 Syrian refugees – including six children – back to the Vatican following a visit to the Moria migrant and refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. The Holy See’s press office confirmed the planned transfer of the three families.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910723-pope-francis-to-take-12-syrian-refugees-to-the-vatican-after-lesbos-visit/

Japan ‘quakes: forecast of heavy rain threatens to hamper rescue efforts

The threat of a heavy storm and ongoing aftershocks are adding an extra sense of urgency to rescue efforts after two earthquakes struck southwestern Japan in just over 24 hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910725-japan-quakes-forecast-of-heavy-rain-threatens-to-hamper-rescue-efforts/

5 die after electronic music festival in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The second night of a major electronic music festival being held in Argentina's capital was canceled on Saturday following the deaths of at least five people of suspected drug overdoses. Another five festival-goers were in critical condition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910730-5-die-after-electronic-music-festival-in-argentina/

Following Diana's footsteps, British royals visit Taj Mahal

SHONAL GANGULY, Associated Press


AGRA, India (AP) — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge invoked nostalgia Saturday as they sat and smiled for photos on the same marble bench in front of the Taj Mahal where Prince William's late mother, Princess Diana, had posed alone for a memorable 1992 photo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910731-following-dianas-footsteps-british-royals-visit-taj-mahal/

Passion Gentleman’s Club Raided in Songkran Party Bust

PATTAYA: At 9:00 PM on the night of Saturday 16th of April Passion Gentleman’s Club situated in Jomtien, Pattaya was raided suspected of operating without a valid license.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910703-popular-passion-bar-raided-in-songkran-crackdown/?p=10646958

Phuket Songkran road deaths reaches three

Eakkapop Thongtub

The accident happened on Soi Layan 1 on the Koktanod-Layan road. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: The death toll for Phuket’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger reached three today (Apr 16) when a man died after losing control of his motorbike and crashing into a roadside pylon in Cherng Talay.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910746-phuket-songkran-road-deaths-reaches-three/

Here to stay: Soldiers on Phuket streets to ‘bolster’ police efforts, take down influential figures

Tanyaluk Sakoot

Lt 1st Class Yotsawan Raknuanlaong has taken up direct command of the Army’s Phuket headquarters, located on Sakdidet Rd. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: Soldiers seen on the streets over Songkran are to become a familiar sight as the Army has now assigned personnel to “assist and support” police in performing their duties.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/910753-here-to-stay-soldiers-on-phuket-streets-to-bolster-police-efforts-take-down-influential-figures/

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Thailand Live Monday 18 Apr 2016

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