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Thailand Live Monday 25 Apr 2016

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Baba Museum artwork to be removed amid outcry
Phuket Gazette

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The 'Three-Eyed Kid' was painted on the wall of Phuket Baba Museum by the artist Alex Face. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: A controversial mural painted on the wall of Phuket Baba Museum will be removed by the artist following public outcry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912625-baba-museum-artwork-to-be-removed-amid-outcry/

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NRSA reviews reforms for preservation of cultural heritage sites

BANGKOK, 25 April 2016 (NNT) – The National Reform Steering Assembly (NSRA) has reviewed a report on cultural heritage site management with the intention to draft new legislation for reacquiring important plots of land.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912628-nrsa-reviews-reforms-for-preservation-of-cultural-heritage-sites/

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Obama says Merkel is ‘on the right side of history’ for refugee response

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"I am very proud of her...and I am proud of the German people"

HANOVER: -- US President Barack Obama heaped high praise on Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday as he began a visit to Germany, saying that she was ‘on the right side of history’ for welcoming hundreds of thousands of refugees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912634-obama-says-merkel-is-on-the-right-side-of-history-for-refugee-response/

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PM calls for strengthening of nation from community level up

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BANGKOK, 25 April 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has called for the nation to build solidarity from the community level up and for community leaders to work according to the Civil-State approach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912639-pm-prayut-calls-for-strengthening-of-nation-from-community-level-up/

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SCB sees state spending offsetting export doldrums to bring Thai economy up 2.5% this year

BANGKOK, 25 April 2016 (NNT) – Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) believes the Thai economy can still achieve 2 percent growth this year on government investment but notes worry towards the export sector.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912641-scb-sees-state-spending-offsetting-export-doldrums-to-bring-thai-economy-up-25-this-year/

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Gen Prawit stresses public comments on draft charter are not permissable

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BANGKOK: -- Public announcements in support of or against the draft constitution through the media is not permissible now that the referendum law has come into force, said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912623-dpm-prawit-warns-against-influencing-the-public-on-the-charter-referendum/#entry10675616

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Activist to Sue Over Tiger Temple Zoo Permit
By Teeranai Charuvastra
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Monks and volunteers block government vehicles in April 2015 from leaving a commercial wildlife center operating as a temple in Kanchanaburi province.

KANCHANABURI — An animal rights NGO said today it would take the authorities to the court for granting a zoo permit to a temple notorious for operating an illegal, commercial wildlife business.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912649-activist-to-sue-over-tiger-temple-zoo-permit/

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At least 10 injured in two bomb explosions in Narathiwat

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NARATHIWAT: -- At least ten people were injured in two bomb explosions in the municipal area of Narathiwat province this morning.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/160941

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Lucky rider: Motorcyclist avoids serious injury after having 'seizure' (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

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HAT YAI: -- A video of a motorcyclist who appears to be asleep as he weaves dangerously across the road has been shared widely online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912653-lucky-rider-motorcyclist-avoids-serious-injury-after-having-seizure-video/

Ladyboys Strike Twice on Walking Street and Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya
Pattaya One

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PATTAYA -- At 1:00 am on Saturday 23rd of April, a Chinese tourist, 26 year old Mr. Wang Yong, with the help of an interpreter, reported that he was on Walking Street, South Pattaya when a group of 4-5 ladyboys bombarded him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912677-ladyboys-strike-twice-on-walking-street-and-royal-garden-plaza-pattaya/

Keep Songkran water play zones: Phuket Poll
The Phuket News

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In one form or another, Phuket should keep its water-play zones, says an online poll. Photo: Zion Gallery

PHUKET: -- Authorities should keep the “water play zones” enforced on the island for celebrating the Thai New Year Songkran in traditional festive spirit, according to an online poll by The Phuket News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912678-keep-songkran-water-play-zones-phuket-poll/

Australian Embassy to hold Phuket outreach visit
The Phuket News

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PHUKET: The Consular Services section of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok will conduct a Consular outreach visit to Phuket on Thursday, May 19. Photo: Diana Parkhouse

PHUKET: -- The Consular Services section of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok will conduct a Consular outreach visit to Phuket on Thursday, May 19.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912679-australian-embassy-to-hold-phuket-outreach-visit/?p=10676761

Phuket drugs blitz nabs 14 suspects
Eakkapop Thongtub

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From left: Worawit Chosiri, Parichat Aksorn and Chaiyut Sangthong together accounted for 242.81g of ya ice seized. Photos: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police have announced the arrests of 14 suspects found in possession of drugs and at least one handgun as part of their on-going anti-drug and -crime campaign in Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912681-phuket-drugs-blitz-nabs-14-suspects/

Thousands make first crossing on foot between Krabi islands
Kritsada Mueanhawong

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KRABI: -- Thousands of members of the public turned out on Saturday to make the first crossing on foot between Lanta Noi and Lanta Yai islands, with the official opening of the recently completed Lanta Bridge in Krabi.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912687-thousands-make-first-crossing-on-foot-between-krabi-islands/

Mission Accomplished: Phuket Aussie sets world record with Row2Rio
Isaac Stone Simonelli

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PHUKET: -- After 3,400 miles and 55 days at sea, the four extraordinary rowers on the Row2Rio team set a world record after powering their way across the Atlantic.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912690-mission-accomplished-phuket-aussie-sets-world-record-with-row2rio/

Pai police arrest three French women found in possession of heroin

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Formidable! Thai police arrest three French druggies. Image: Daily News

PAI:-- Mae Hong Son police have announced the arrest of three middle aged French women who were stopped in the northern province carrying heroin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/912691-pai-police-arrest-three-french-women-found-in-possession-of-heroin/

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