National issues highlighted in Europe’s May Day rallies



PARIS: -- May Day celebrations turned sour in Istanbul as Turkish police fired tear gas and sprayed water cannon at anti-government protesters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914189-national-issues-highlighted-in-europes-may-day-rallies/

After a half-century wait, US cruise leaves Miami for Cuba

MIAMI (AP) — After a half-century of waiting, passengers finally set sail on Sunday from Miami on an historic cruise to Cuba.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914190-after-a-half-century-wait-us-cruise-leaves-miami-for-cuba/

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US once again forced to turn to Russia for help on Syria
By MATTHEW LEE

GENEVA (AP) — Scrambling to resuscitate a nearly dead truce in Syria, the Obama administration has again been forced to turn to Russia for help, with little hope for the desired U.S. outcome.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914186-syria-russia-seeks-truce-for-aleppo-after-wave-of-deadly-bombings/#entry10701152

Thailand ranks fourth worldwide in fake goods trade, says OECD
BY LARRY BANKS

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has come fourth in the top-five countries where most fake goods originate, according to a new study by the OECD. China takes first place, followed by Turkey, Singapore, Thailand and India.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914191-thailand-ranks-fourth-worldwide-in-fake-goods-trade-says-oecd/

Trump gets outside help for potential GOP convention battle
By JULIE BYKOWICZ

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has a Plan B if he's faced with a contested convention, and it involves the sort of outside groups that he's called "corrupt."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914192-trump-gets-outside-help-for-potential-gop-convention-battle/

CDC concerned over people’s lack of understanding about education



BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission is concerned over the public’s lack of understanding about the education system in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914214-cdc-concerned-over-peoples-lack-of-understanding-about-education/

Nazri Aziz: Dr Mahathir’s police escort privilege should have been stripped long ago

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s police escort privilege should have been stripped long time ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914215-nazri-aziz-dr-mahathirs-police-escort-privilege-should-have-been-stripped-long-ago/

Police not behind video attack leak - incident a "nightmare" for the country, says PM office

HUA HIN:-- Hua Hin police have moved quickly to deny online speculation they were behind the leaking of the clip showing the beating of the British tourists in the town over Songkran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914216-police-not-behind-video-attack-leak-incident-a-nightmare-for-the-country-says-pm-office/

Two Vietnamese officers suspended for arresting a whistleblower

DONG NA: -- Two Vietnamese police officers in the southern province of Dong Na have been suspended from active duty for alleged involvement in the unlawful arrest of a woman who blew the whistle on illegal sand mining activities, according to Thanhnien News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914225-two-vietnamese-officers-suspended-for-arresting-a-whistleblower/

10 Indonesian hostages released by Abu Sayyaf militants

MANILA: -- Ten Indonesians seized from a tugboat on March 26 have been released by Islamist militants in strife-torn southern Philippines after ransom was paid by their company on April 29.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914227-10-indonesian-hostages-released-by-abu-sayyaf-militants/

PM introduces 15-year anti-drought plan



BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said today the government has formulated a 15-year drought prevention plan with a focus on providing ample drinking water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914229-pm-prayut-introduces-15-year-anti-drought-plan/

PM calls on laborers to improve their skills



BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The prime minister has urged all manual workers to improve their skills and prepare for future changes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914230-pm-prayut-calls-on-laborers-to-improve-their-skills/

Commerce Ministry wants to ensure fair prices of produce during drought

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has given an assurance that the prices of all farm products will be controlled while the country continues to suffer from the effects of the drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914233-thai-commerce-ministry-wants-to-ensure-fair-prices-of-produce-during-drought/

There's a new park coming to Bangkok!
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BANGKOK: -- Brilliant as this city is, Bangkok isn’t exactly known for an abundance of green spaces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914235-theres-a-new-park-coming-to-bangkok/

Vietnamese PM orders probe of massive fish deaths



HANOI: -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered authorities concerned to take necessary measures to deal with the consequences of massive fish deaths and to avoid a repeat of such environmental disaster.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914239-vietnamese-pm-orders-probe-of-massive-fish-deathsvietnamese-pm-orders-probe-of-massive-fish-deaths/

Pattaya Motorcyclist Crash During Police Chase



PATTAYA: -- Teenage motorcyclists crashed as they tried to get away from Pattaya Police at a checkpoint.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914241-pattaya-motorcyclist-crash-during-police-chase/

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Hua Hin attack victims give statements to police, bars ordered to close at midnight


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HUA HIN: -- Statements have been taken from the British family assaulted in Hua Hin over the Songkran holiday as pictures emerged of tourism officials presenting flowers to the family at their downtown hotel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914216-police-not-behind-video-attack-leak-incident-a-nightmare-for-the-country-says-pm-office/#entry10701857

Obama out: President closes out his run as comedian-in-chief
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama performed his brand of sharp-tongued comedy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the last time — wrapping up with "Obama out" and dropping the mic while the crowd cheered.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914267-obama-out-president-closes-out-his-run-as-comedian-in-chief/

US musician in Thailand says ladyboy is threatening him and extorting money


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BANGKOK:-- A famous American musician who has lived in Thailand for more than 40 years told police a ladyboy is trying to extort money from him and threatening his family.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914271-us-musician-in-thailand-says-ladyboy-is-threatening-him-and-extorting-money/

Thieves take away ATM machine with over 2 million baht cash inside



BANGKOK: -- Unknown number of thieves stole a whole ATM machine of Bank of Ayudhya containing over two million baht in cash from its branch at Bang Phli in Samut Prakarn province, and escaped before dawn Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914273-thieves-take-away-atm-machine-with-over-2-million-baht-cash-inside/

Cycling campaign launched in Kanchanaburi to promote local tourism

KANCHANABURI, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - A cycling campaign was launched in Kanchanaburi province over the weekend to promote local tourism.

Kanchanaburi Governor Sak Somboonto presided over the opening ceremony where more than 3,000 cyclists joined.

They began their 42-kilometer round trip from Navy Market, which is located in Tha Maka district, to Mae Khlong Dam via Saeng Chu Toh Kao and Klong Chonlapratan Roads, before returning to the starting point.

The cycling event also marked the opening of a new OTOP market in Kanchanaburi. The cyclists had an opportunity to buy locally made products that are popular among tourists, such as salted eggs, tamarinds and jelly noodles.


-- NNT 2016-05-02

CDC, NLA to meet public on May 18-19



BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) are scheduled to meet the public on May 18th-19th.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914275-cdc-nla-to-meet-public-on-may-18-19/

Climbers Alex Lowe and David Bridges' bodies found in Tibet after 16 years

TIBET: -- The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914279-climbers-alex-lowe-and-david-bridges-bodies-found-in-tibet-after-16-years/

PM pays respects to late former PM Banharn

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and high-ranking officials attended the funeral of the late former Prime Minister, Banharn Silpa-archa, held yesterday at Wat Thepsirintharawas Rajaworavihara temple.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914282-pm-prayut-pays-respects-to-late-former-pm-banharn/

Marine Department urgently dredges canal in Buriram

BURIRAM, 2 May 2016, (NNT) - The Marine Department has deployed its officials and heavy machinery to dredge a canal in Satuek district of Buriram province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914283-marine-department-urgently-dredges-canal-in-buriram/

US piles on pressure in trade talks with EU



BRUSSELS: -- The US has been putting pressure on the European Union to scrap or change environmental and health legislation in trade talks according to leaked documents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914286-us-piles-on-pressure-in-trade-talks-with-eu/

French leader says all new subs will be built in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says a planned fleet of French-designed Australian submarines will all be built in Australia on time and within budget.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914288-french-leader-says-all-new-subs-will-be-built-in-australia/

Pracharat Ruam Jai projects foster unity in the South

YALA, 2 May 2016, (NNT) - The Army Region 4 Commander is confident that the government's Pracharat Ruam Jai projects would unite the people of the South and address their ongoing issues.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914290-pracharat-ruam-jai-projects-foster-unity-in-the-south/

THAI airways celebrates its 56th birthday


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BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - THAI Airways held a religious ceremony yesterday on the occasion of its 56th anniversary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914291-thai-airways-celebrates-its-56th-birthday/

Peru’s most wanted man is deported from Colombia



BOGOTA: -- Colombia police have handed over an alleged Peruvian drug lord to the Peruvian authorities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914294-perus-most-wanted-man-is-deported-from-colombia/