Key Yakuza financier arrested in Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A Japanese man who was alleged to be a key financier of the Yamagushi Yakuza gang in Japan was arrested by Thai and Japanese police near his condominium in Din Daeng area early Sunday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914158-key-yakuza-financier-arrested-in-bangkok/

Thai labourers complain of low wages, indebtedness and unfair treatment

BANGKOK: The main problems of Thai workers are low wages, indebtedness, unfair treatment by their employers and unemployment due to foreign migrant workers, according to Suan Dusit Poll.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914069-thai-labourers-complain-of-low-wages-indebtedness-and-unfair-treatment/

Australian national falls multiple stories to his death at Patong high-rise

Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: An Australian man is dead after falling multiple stories to his death from a Patong high-rise last night, an apparent accident that was witnessed by the man’s sister-in-law, police reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914065-australian-national-falls-multiple-stories-to-his-death-at-patong-high-rise-phuket-an-australian-m/

PM urges workers to show up in force to vote in the referendum



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha today (Sunday) urged Thai workers not to fall prey to political distortions and disinformation by political elements bent on discrediting the military junta and to show up in full force to vote in the August 7 referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914160-pm-urges-workers-to-show-up-in-force-to-vote-in-the-referendum/

West of Bangkok Discover a Trove of Classic, Vintage and Strange Rides (Photos)
By Cole Pennington
Correspondent



NAKHON PATHOM — Find chrome curves and steel spans of DeLorean, Ford, Citroen, Cessna and more just a short hour west of Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914161-west-of-bangkok-discover-a-trove-of-classic-vintage-and-strange-rides/

Analysis: Junta's Soft Power vs. Persistent Peaceful Protests
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

Post-It notes are left affixed along a skywalk near BTS Chong Nonsi late Sunday afternoon in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — “Cappuccino or espresso?” a police officer asked protest leader Sirawith Seritiwat minutes before leading him away from the scene of a public protest late Sunday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914162-analysis-ncpos-soft-power-vs-persistent-peaceful-protests/

Elephants to perform for final time at Ringling Bros. circus
By MICHELLE R. SMITH

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Elephants will perform for the last time at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, as the show closes its own chapter on a controversial practice that has entertained audiences since circuses began in America two centuries ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914163-elephants-to-perform-for-final-time-at-ringling-bros-circus/

Jesuit priest, peace activist Daniel Berrigan dies at 94
By MICHAEL BALSAMO

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Daniel Berrigan, a Roman Catholic priest and peace activist who was imprisoned for burning draft files in a protest against the Vietnam War, died Saturday. He was 94.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914164-jesuit-priest-peace-activist-daniel-berrigan-dies-at-94/

6 hospitals under Public Health Ministry damaged by summer thunderstorms

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Permanent Secretary Sophon Mekthon reports that six hospitals under the MOPH across four provinces have been damaged by the summer thunderstorm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914165-6-hospitals-under-public-health-ministry-damaged-by-summer-thunderstorms/

Leicester misses 1st chance to clinch Premier League title
By STEVE DOUGLAS

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Leicester missed its first opportunity to clinch the Premier League title, drawing 1-1 at Manchester United on Sunday to move within two points of the most unlikely championship in English soccer in a generation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914166-leicester-misses-1st-chance-to-clinch-premier-league-title/

Ratchaburi governor scrambles to assist people affected by thunderstorms

RATCHABURI, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – Ratchaburi Governor Suraphol Saweangsak and relevant government agencies have surveyed houses damaged by Saturday's thunderstorms in Wat Phleng district to ensure the public receives assistance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914167-ratchaburi-governor-scrambles-to-assist-people-affected-by-thunderstorms/

Over 100 rais of Sungai Padi forest damaged by forest fire

NARATHIWAT, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – Officials ensure that an ongoing forest fire in Narathiwat Province will be put under control, while forest area destroyed from the flame spans over 100 rais.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914168-over-100-rais-of-sungai-padi-forest-damaged-by-forest-fire/

Govt to punish corrupt officials concerning artesian well filling project

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister’s Office Spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd disclosed that the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has found suspicious evidence which could indicate corruption in the project for filling artesian wells.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914169-thai-govt-to-punish-corrupt-officials-concerning-artesian-well-filling-project/

Individuals distributing electronic books appreciated by NLA

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has presented plaques to individuals who have been helping to distribute the NLA’s e-books as a token of appreciation for their service.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914170-individuals-distributing-electronic-books-appreciated-by-nla/

NLA President: Additional question will not confuse the public

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is confident the additional question to be included in the public referendum won't confuse the general public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914171-nla-president-additional-question-will-not-confuse-the-public/

Drafting body believes draft charter will pass referendum

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) strongly believes the draft charter will be accepted by the majority of people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914172-drafting-body-believes-draft-charter-will-pass-referendum/

PM warns public on tropical storm danger

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expressed concern over the severity of tropical storms expected in many areas of Thailand in coming days and has urged officials to deliver assistance to the affected public, says a government spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914173-pm-prayut-warns-public-on-tropical-storm-danger/

Presentation of sustainable development enhances Thailand’s role at global stage, says MFA

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The presentation on sustainable development principles has helped promote Thailand’s role on the international stage amongst several countries interested in adopting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, says the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914174-presentation-of-sustainable-development-enhances-thailands-role-at-global-stage-says-mfa/

Rainy season to come in late May, growing season to begin in July

BANGKOK, 2 May 3016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to restructure the country’s water management system after the end of the dry season in a bid to prevent a recurrence of the present drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914176-rainy-season-to-come-in-late-may-growing-season-to-begin-in-july/

PM highlights Govt's economic measures

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that more than 40 billion baht is being spent on projects aimed at boosting the grassroots economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914177-pm-prayut-highlights-govts-economic-measures/

Justice Fund Act helps eliminate social inequalities

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Justice Fund Act is helping the general public have better access to the judicial system and reduce social inequalities, says the Ministry of Justice spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914178-justice-fund-act-helps-eliminate-social-inequalities/

Septic Waste Dumped at Thepprasit, Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- Residents in Theppasit Soi 5 have made a complaint to Pattaya’s Municipality Offices about the obnoxious smell from a garbage truck dumping septic waste.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914179-septic-waste-dumped-at-thepprasit-pattaya/

Teenagers Arrested in Pattaya Security Guard Handcuffing and Beating



At 11.00hrs on Sunday 1st of May Police Colonel Suktad Poompanmuang Pattaya, Chonburi’s Superintendent and his team arrested 2 men for the crime of beating up the Xtreme Work security guard outsourced to The Dusit Thani Hotel

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914180-teenagers-arrested-in-pattaya-security-guard-handcuffing-and-beating/

Bottle Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison
by CityNews



CityNews – The Bottle Murderer, 53-year-old Phra Chusri, who brutally sodomized a woman with a bottle and murdered her last Songkran in 2015, has been finally sentenced to life in prison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914181-bottle-murderer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/

British grandad locked up in Thailand claims he was beaten, robbed and sexually abused behind bars
BY TODD FITZGERALD

Dave Campbell says he could face a manslaughter charge

Dave Campbell, who has lived in Thailand since 2014, was jailed after he was involved in a fatal motorbike crash

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914182-british-grandad-locked-up-in-thailand-claims-he-was-beaten-robbed-and-sexually-abused-in-jail/

Why you shouldn't fear violence in Thailand
JAMES NEWMAN


Featured image is by DeeMakMak and used under a Creative Commons licence

BANGKOK: -- Back in July 2013, at the end of my soi, American Troy Lee Pilkington was hacked to death by a taxi driver with a machete.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914183-why-you-shouldnt-fear-violence-in-thailand/

Thailand’s Heat Wave Claims 21 Lives as Temperatures Soar

BANGKOK: -- BANGKOK – The current heat wave in Thailand, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius in certain parts of country, has claimed 21 lives so far during March until April.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914184-thailands-heat-wave-claims-21-lives-as-temperatures-soar/

Syria: Russia ‘seeks truce for Aleppo’ after wave of deadly bombings
By Alasdair Sandford | With REUTER



MOSCOW: -- Russia says talks are taking place to include Syria’s Aleppo province in the latest temporary truce – as once again the diplomatic machine cranks into gear, shaken by a series of bombardments carried out by both sides in the conflict.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914186-syria-russia-seeks-truce-for-aleppo-after-wave-of-deadly-bombings/

Dozens killed in ISIL suicide blasts in southern Iraq



SAMAWA: -- Two suicide car bombs killed at least 33 people and wounded dozens more in the southern Iraqi city of Samawa on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914187-dozens-killed-in-isil-suicide-blasts-in-southern-iraq/

Brussels airport departure hall reopens after terror attacks

"Brussels is back in business...Welcome to Brussels Airport!"



BRUSSELS: -- Brussels Airport departure hall partially reopened to passengers on Sunday, less than six weeks after ISIL suicide bombers struck there.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914188-brussels-airport-departure-hall-reopens-after-terror-attacks/