Handicapped man who 'answered back' beaten to death by knife wielding Thai mob


Image: Manager Online

BANGKOK:-- A gang of Thai youths wielding swords slashed and killed a handicapped man in a Bangkok street Sunday.

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Dinosaur Planet Ferris Wheel Closed for 15 Days
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Photo by Twitter user @suteeradas

BANGKOK — The ferris wheel at the recently opened Dinosaur Planet theme park was ordered yesterday to shut down for 15 days after a fire broke out on the ride.

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Former Mae Ram Headman Shot Dead by Unknown Killer
by CityNews



CityNews – A former headman of Mae Ram sub-district, Mae Rim, was found shot dead on May 1, after his relatives went to investigate after he failed to return from his orange farm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914308-former-mae-ram-headman-shot-dead-by-unknown-killer/

Villagers Protest the Building of a Factory in Their Village
by Aydan Stuart



CityNews – Around 100 people joined to protest against the Siamphan Enterprise Public Company in Nam Phrae on May 1, preventing the work vehicles, such as dumpsters, to enter the village.

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Damaged Trees Unearth Ancient Remains of 700 Year Old Pagoda in CMU
by CityNews



CityNews – The strong winds that unearthed several Bodhi trees in Chiang Mai University that damaged three cars unearthed the remains of what is believed to be a 700 year old pagoda, causing the area to be cordoned off and studied by local archaeology scholars.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914310-damaged-trees-unearth-ancient-remains-of-700-year-old-pagoda-in-cmu/

BoT debunks ATM shut down rumors

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has debunked rumors circulating on social networks that all banks will shut down their ATM services on May 4.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914313-bank-of-thailand-debunks-atm-shut-down-rumors/

PM orders Chiang Mai governor bring haze situation under control

CHIANG MAI, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has ordered the governor of Chiang Mai province and relevant agencies to work closely together to deal with the haze situation currently impacting the ASEAN region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914315-pm-prayut-orders-chiang-mai-governor-bring-haze-situation-under-control/

Yingluck tells Prayut to follow his own advices



BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra asked her successor Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to have patience and open his minds to listen to all criticisms, saying she had faced the same situation and understood how he felt when was criticised.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914317-yingluck-tells-prayut-to-follow-his-own-advices/

Social Development Ministry joins with OAG and police to reduce violence against women and children

BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has joined hands with the Office of the Attorney General to step up efforts against domestic violence and violence against women and children after recent statistics indicated an uptick.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914321-social-development-ministry-joins-with-oag-and-police-to-reduce-violence-against-women-and-children/

Summer storms damage over 10,000 homes



BANGKOK: -- As the Meteorological Department warned the people in the northern, northeastern and central provinces of possible summer storms until May 6, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation revealed today that more than 10,000 homes have been damaged by summer storms since April.

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Phuket lifeguards warn of deadly rip-currents
Phuket Gazette


With the increase of rip tides off Phuket's beaches in April, lifeguards have had to rescue 35 swimmers in a single month, most of them foreigners. Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli

PHUKET: -- Seasonal changes have brought strong rip currents to the shores of Phuket. With them comes a sharp rise in the number of rescues this month, prompting lifeguards to issue stern warnings to would-be swimmers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914331-phuket-lifeguards-warn-of-deadly-rip-currents/

It's an air con con! - Thai men lured to market by sexy girls go home disappointed!


Image: Daily News - [Thai men tricked by hoax photo above]

KHON KAEN:-- Leering Thai men descended on a Khon Kaen market in droves after reports that cute salesgirls in bikinis were selling air conditioners in a shop.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914332-its-an-air-con-con-thai-men-lured-to-market-by-sexy-girls-go-home-disappointed/

Fears of Trump drive immigrants to become citizens
SERGIO BUSTOS, Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — On a recent Saturday morning in South Florida, 50-year-old Edgar Ospina stood in a long line of immigrants to take the first step to become an American.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914333-fears-of-trump-drive-immigrants-to-become-citizens/

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Military Court orders Watana detained for another 12 days



BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Military Court today endorsed the police enquiry officers’ request to detain former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook for another 12 days pending further interrogation of witnesses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914337-military-court-orders-watana-detained-for-another-12-days/

British couple vows to return to Hua Hin despite brutal attack



HUA HIN: -- Prime Minister’s Office Minister Panadda Diskul today visited an elderly British couple at Bangkok hospital in Hua Hin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914348-british-couple-vows-to-return-to-hua-hin-despite-brutal-attack/

'I still have nightmares,' says British grandmother who was beaten unconscious in Thailand
By Andrew Marszal, new delhi

HUA HIN -- The British grandmother who was brutally attacked at a popular Thai beach resort last month has described her ordeal for the first time, telling a court that she “still has nightmares”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914369-i-still-have-nightmares-says-british-grandmother-who-was-beaten-unconscious-in-thailand/

V/Gov cracks down on 'slovenly' tour guides
Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET: -- What began as new regulations aimed at curbing cheating and poorly dressed taxi drivers has now turned into an additional island-wide action to imporve tour guides' dress codes, officials announced last week.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914370-vgov-cracks-down-on-slovenly-tour-guides/

Krabi officials frustrated by local beliefs
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Locals believe a serpent is the cause of a sinkhole at the Khao Phanom Temple, but officials disagree.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914371-krabi-officials-frustrated-by-local-beliefs/

Krabi woman gives birth on boat
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Two Krabi police officers helped deliver a baby at sea on Sunday morning, when the mother could not make it to a hospital on time.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914373-krabi-woman-gives-birth-on-boat/

Seattle May day march turns violent

SEATTLE -- At least five police officers have been injured and nine people arrested during violent May Day protests in the U.S. city of Seattle.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914375-usa-seattle-may-day-march-turns-violent/?p=10704151

USA: Washington DC chemical leak after freight train derails

WASHINGTON, DC -- Emergency teams in the U.S. capital have successfully sealed a leak on a freight train after it derailed on Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914376-usa-washington-dc-chemical-leak-after-freight-train-derails/?p=10704166

‘Night Wolves’ bikers refused entry into Poland

POLAND -- Bikers from Russia’s ultra-nationalist ‘Night Wolves’ Club were refused entry into Poland on Sunday.

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