Bye bye San Francisco, destination Phoenix for Solar Impulse 2



SAN FRANCISCO: -- The plane Solar Impulse 2 took off from San Francisco early on Monday heading for Phoenix, Arizona – the latest leg of its trip around the world to promote clean energy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914474-bye-bye-san-francisco-destination-phoenix-for-solar-impulse-2/

US cruise ship docks in Havana over 40 years since the last sailed the Florida Straits



HAVANA: -- An American cruise ship has docked in Havana for the first time in more than 40 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914475-us-cruise-ship-docks-in-havana-over-40-years-since-the-last-sailed-the-florida-straits/

Donald Trump far behind in preparing for general election
By STEVE PEOPLES and JILL COLVIN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican presidential nomination may be in his sights, yet Donald Trump has so far ignored vital preparations needed for a quick and effective transition to the general election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914477-donald-trump-far-behind-in-preparing-for-general-election/

Prosecutor: Evidence speaks for 10 'Grim Sleeper' victims
By BRIAN MELLEY

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The victims were all young black women, some were prostitutes and most had been using cocaine before their bodies were discovered in alleys in a rough part of Los Angeles, hidden in trash bins or covered by mattresses or debris.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914478-us-prosecutor-evidence-speaks-for-10-grim-sleeper-victims/

Prince siblings in probate court in 1st hearing on estate
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and KEVIN BURBACH

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Five of Prince's six surviving siblings appeared in court Monday for the first hearing to start sorting out an estate certain to be worth millions, a task complicated because the star musician isn't known to have left a will.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914479-prince-siblings-in-probate-court-in-1st-hearing-on-estate/

Cruz fights for survival as Trump eyes Indiana knockout
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and STEVE PEOPLES

OSCEOLA, Ind. (AP) — Ted Cruz's conservative crusade for the presidency fought for new life Monday ahead of an Indiana vote that could effectively end the GOP's primary season. The fiery Texas senator hinted at an exit strategy, even as he vowed to compete to the end against surging Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914480-cruz-fights-for-survival-as-trump-eyes-indiana-knockout/

Serial predator of women arrested in Chachoengsao


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CHACHOENGSAO:-- A man who preyed on women was described as "a serious danger to society" as police announced his arrest on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914483-serial-predator-of-women-arrested-in-chachoengsao/

Thai toddler aged one drowns tragically in ten centimetres of water


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BANGKOK:-- A heartbroken mother and father have reported the death of their one year old son who drowned after he toppled into a bucket containing just ten centimetres of water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914486-thai-toddler-aged-one-drowns-tragically-in-ten-centimetres-of-water/

Warrant out for those who killed a father and son in the murder capital of Thailand


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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT:-- Police have a warrant and expect an arrest soon in the shooting deaths of a man and his two year old son, shot as they drove along near a railway line in Nakorn Sri Thammarat, the southern province so often in the news for murder cases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914487-warrant-out-for-those-who-killed-a-father-and-son-in-the-murder-capital-of-thailand/

Warrant out for beast who killed Thai toddler with a broom handle


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BANGKOK:-- An arrest warrant is out for a vicious stepfather who beat a two year old to death with a broom handle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914488-warrant-out-for-beast-who-killed-thai-toddler-with-a-broom-handle/

'We care about you' says Tesco Lotus, 'yeh right!' screams court of social media!


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BANGKOK:-- Tesco Lotus - who have the slogan in Thai "we care about you" - have come in for a battering on social media after they wrongly accused a young student of theft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914489-we-care-about-you-says-tesco-lotus-yeh-right-screams-court-of-social-media/

Migrant crisis: EU 'to grant Turkey visa-free travel'

BRUSSELS: -- The European Commission is to grant Turkey conditional approval this Wednesday for visa-free travel within the EU's Schengen area, sources have told the BBC.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914505-migrant-crisis-eu-to-grant-turkey-visa-free-travel/

Thaivisa Photography Competition (May 2016)



Enter the Thaivisa Photography Competition where you can win a two night stay at the luxury Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, worth an estimated 10,000 Baht.

Submit your photos here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/913956-thaivisa-photography-competition-for-may-2016/

NLA hosts seminar on fight against patronage system

BANGKOK, 3 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly has hosted a seminar on the fight against the patronage system in Thailand’s bureaucracy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914514-nla-hosts-seminar-on-fight-against-patronage-system/

Thai Volleyballers Chase Leicester Success to Same Magic Monk
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Chao Khun Thongchai hands the same type of ‘pha yant,’ or spirit cloth, he presented to Leicester City players to Thailand’s national women’s volleyball team Monday at Wat Traimit in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Looking to capitalize on some of the same mojo that has propelled Leicester City FB from zeros to heros, the national women’s volleyball team today sought Olympic blessings from the same famed monk to bless the Leicester lads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914519-thai-volleyballers-chase-leicester-success-to-same-magic-monk/

Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour found

Auckland: Researchers say they may have found the remains of the HMS Endeavour, the ship on which Captain James Cook first discovered the eastern coastline of Australia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914525-captain-james-cooks-ship-endeavour-found/

Myanmar parliament is to rescind oppressive laws



NAYPYITAW: -- A new bill aims to replace the 1975 legislation that was used to oppress Aung San Suu Kyi and other pro-democracy advocates has been formally submitted to Myanmar parliament, according to The Irrawaddy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914527-myanmar-parliament-is-to-rescind-oppressive-laws/

SET falls 0.25 to 1,404.36 at opening /Bangkok Post

Jakarta tries to secure release of 4 Indonesian sailors from Abu Sayyaf gang



JAKARTA: -- The Indonesian government has readjusted its efforts to secure the release of the remaining four Indonesian sailors still held captive by the Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines, according to the Jakarta Post.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914548-jakarta-tries-to-secure-release-of-4-indonesian-sailors-from-abu-sayyaf-gang/

Vietnam PM says wrongdoers in mass fish deaths will not be shielded



HANOI: -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced on Monday that those responsible for causing pollution which resulted to mass fish deaths in four central provinces in the few weeks will be dealt with accordingly, reported Thanh Nien News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914550-vietnam-pm-says-wrongdoers-in-mass-fish-deaths-will-not-be-shielded/

NRSA approves report on reform of traditional Thai medicine

BANGKOK, 3 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Reform Steering Assembly has approved a report on the reform of traditional Thai medicine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914553-nrsa-approves-report-on-reform-of-traditional-thai-medicine/

Baidu under investigation by Chinese regulators

BEIJING: -- Regulators in China are investigating Baidu over the death of a student who used the search engine to look up cancer treatments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914561-baidu-under-investigation-by-chinese-regulators/

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) - Solar plane lands in suburban Phoenix after flight from San Francisco area.

Giant sea turtle washed up on southern Thai beach


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CHUMPHON:-- Villagers saw an unusual sight washed up on a southern Thai beach Monday - a giant sea turtle reckoned to be about 80 years old.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914566-giant-sea-turtle-washed-up-on-southern-thai-beach/

Pick-up overturns as young driver killed under BTS in Bangkok


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BANGKOK:-- Large crowds gathered on Tuesday morning to see an overturned pick-up under the BTS line at Bang Wa.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914568-pick-up-overturns-as-young-driver-killed-under-bts-in-bangkok/

Cop cameras on helmets coming to Bangkok


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BANGKOK:-- Top brass police turned out in force in front of Central World in downtown Bangkok to announce 'The Guardian Eyes' programme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914569-cop-cameras-on-helmets-coming-to-bangkok/

Bangkok taxi driver only has himself to blame after being caught fleecing air hostess passenger


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The airhead taxi driver and the air hostess

BANGKOK:-- A dumb taxi driver gave his phone number out after fleecing an air hostess leading to his arrest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914571-bangkok-taxi-driver-only-has-himself-to-blame-after-being-caught-fleecing-air-hostess-passenger/

A Do-What-We-Want Law in Thailand May Enable New Airport Runway
by Chris Anstey, Tony Jordan, Chris Blake

- Article 44 gives junta power to bypass regulatory requirements
- Planned runway is part of broader infrastructure plan

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914573-a-do-what-we-want-law-in-thailand-may-enable-new-airport-runway/

Fighter jets intercept civilian aircraft in northern England
BY BNO NEWS

LONDON: -- Sonic booms have been heard across the Leeds and Doncaster areas of North and West Yorkshire, as well as other parts of northern England, after RAF Typhoons broke the sound barrier as they responded to a suspicious plane.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914575-fighter-jets-intercept-civilian-aircraft-in-northern-england/

Ramayana Water Park Opening This Thursday



PATTAYA: -- In one of the most exciting events to happen in Pattaya, this Thursday 5th of April will see RamaYana Water Park open its gates.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914578-ramayana-water-park-opening-this-thursday/