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/

Benz driver Janepop who killed students ordains into the monkhood

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK:-- The Thai man who drove his Mercedes Benz into the car of two undergraduate students killing them both has ordained into the monkhood.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916054-benz-driver-janepop-who-killed-students-ordains-into-the-monkhood/

Spray painting incident won't be repeated, say skytrain officials

Image: Thairath

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916059-spray-painting-incident-wont-be-repeated-say-skytrain-officials/

Rain-making effort stepped up to put off peat forest fires in Narathiwat



NARATHIWAT: -- Artificial rain-making team based in Hat Yai has been instructed to step up cloud seeding in an effort to extinguish peat forest fire at Phru Toh daeng in Narathiwat province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916096-rain-making-effort-stepped-up-to-put-off-peat-forest-fires-in-narathiwat/

Price increase of iron rods is affecting construction industry



BANGKOK: -- Building contractors are complaining about the steady rise in iron rods for construction in the past two months and also scarcity of the product which will impact on construction industry in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916097-price-increase-of-iron-rods-is-affecting-construction-industry/

Bangkok Poll: 72 percent of Pheu Thai backers want Khunying Sudarat to head the party

BANGKOK: -- Seventy-two percent of Pheu Thai party supporters want Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan to be the next party leader, according to Bangkok Poll of Bangkok University’s research centre.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916098-bangkok-poll-72-percent-of-pheu-thai-backers-want-khunying-sudarat-to-head-the-party/

Benz driver expected to be indicted in mid-May



AYUTHAYA: -- The driver of a Mercedes Benz who rammed the car into the rear of a Ford sedan killing two occupants trapped in the car is likely to be indicted before Ahutthaya provincial court in mid-May, according to Pol Col Aekkaraj Ooncharoen, the enquiry superintendent of Ayutthaya police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916099-benz-driver-expected-to-be-indicted-in-mid-may/

Khru Noi decides to give up her charity work to take care of abandoned children



BANGKOK: -- A former school teacher who devoted more than 35 years of her life tending to hundreds of abandoned children and orphans has finally given up because she can no longer bear the financial burden and the accumulated debts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916100-khru-noi-decides-to-give-up-her-charity-work-to-take-care-of-abandoned-children/

Villagers stage protest march against the renewal of gold mining concession in Phichit

PHICHIT: -- A group of villagers whose livelihoods are affected by gold mining operations in Phitsanuloke province staged a protest march on Monday to Phichit province where they plan to petition the governor to stop renewing the mining concession.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916101-villagers-stage-protest-march-against-the-renewal-of-gold-mining-concession-in-phichit/

UPDATE:

Cops Reprimanded for Bungling Fatal Benz Crash Case
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Jenphop Viraporn at his monk ordination ceremony Sunday at Bangkok’s Wat Soontorn Thamtan.

AYUTTHAYA — Two police officers were given warnings – one written and the other verbal – for their failure to conduct a sobriety test on a millionaire who killed two people with his Mercedes-Benz in March.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916099-benz-driver-expected-to-be-indicted-in-mid-may/#entry10730478

Minister of Tourism and Sport affirms wildfire in Chiang Mai will not affect tourism

BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) - The Minister of Tourism and Sport has affirmed that the wildfire fire in Chiang Mai will not affect tourism and has encouraged locals to continue to welcome visitors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916102-tourism-minister-kobkarn-affirms-wildfire-in-chiang-mai-will-not-affect-tourism/

EC member observes Philippine elections

BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) – Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has paid a visit to the Philippines to observe general election processes being carried out in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916103-thai-ec-member-observes-philippine-elections/

Mine company sues Loei villagers for THB 320 mn

LOEI, 10 May 2016 (NNT) - Lawyers and human right activists in Loei are fighting against a company which sues the local people for 320 million baht for building a wall between their village and the entrance of the company’s mine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916105-mine-company-sues-loei-villagers-for-thb-320-mn/

Farmers in Chao Phraya River basin advised to follow weather reports and water situation

BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to support farmers during the upcoming farming season with the help from the Meteorological Department.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916106-farmers-in-chao-phraya-river-basin-advised-to-follow-weather-reports-and-water-situation/

Interior Ministry personnel to attend orientation course on public referendum

BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) – All units under the Ministry of Interior have been instructed to cooperate with the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and the Election Commission (EC) by sending personnel to an orientation program for the conducting of a public referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916108-interior-ministry-personnel-to-attend-orientation-course-on-public-referendum/

PM urges Thais to innovate

BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha suggests Thai people adjust themselves to a new form of trade and encourages product innovation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916109-pm-prayut-urges-thais-to-innovate/

Fire At Noodle Shop North Pattaya



A small gas tank fire broke out at a noodle shop in Naklua, Pattaya.

PATTAYA: -- At 1:30 pm, 9th of May, Police Captain Anupong Puangpee, of Banglamung Police Station along with Sawangboriboon Foundation Rescue Team rushed to the Big Four Cowboy Yen Ta Fo noodle shop located on Sukumvit Road, opposite Chonglom Temple in Naklua, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916110-fire-at-noodle-shop-north-pattaya/

Pattaya Lorry Driver Crushed after Hydraulic Failure



PATTAYA: -- At 11am on the morning of 9th May an accident was reported to the Banglamung Police Station involving a man who had been crushed by a lorry trailer at the worker camp of the Pattaya Chaitip Partnership in Banglamung, Chonburi.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916111-pattaya-lorry-driver-crushed-after-hydraulic-failure/

Toiling in the tropics: The (unofficial) lowdown on jobs for foreigners
STEVE EDWARDS



Life in Thailand can be utter paradise for the average foreigner. Until you run out of cash

BANGKOK: -- Unless you’re a hedge fund high flyer or Father Dearest gave you a suitcase full of platinum cards and instructed you to fill your boots, you may be finding it hard to make ends meet in the Land of Smiles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916112-toiling-in-the-tropics-the-unofficial-lowdown-on-jobs-for-foreigners/

Bye-bye Mardi: Alex Face removes controversial Phuket street mural
Tanyaluk Sakoot



PHUKET: -- Street artist Pattcharapon “Alex Face” Tangreun today (May 9) began painting over his street mural painted on the walls of the historic Standard Chartered Bank building in Phuket Old Town, upholding his promise to remove the mural by May 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916113-bye-bye-mardi-alex-face-removes-controversial-phuket-street-mural/

Officials Push to Make Rice Deal with China
BY JACOB MASLOW



BANGKOK: -- Thai officials are pushing to close a rice deal with China. Apiradi Tantraporn, Commerce Minister, will travel to China this week to sign the government-to-government, or G-to-G, deal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916114-officials-push-to-make-rice-deal-with-china/

Rousseff lives to lead another day: Brazil’s lower house suspends impeachment process



SAO PAULO: -- The acting speaker of Brazil’s lower house of Congress has annulled the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916118-rousseff-lives-to-lead-another-day-brazils-lower-house-suspends-impeachment-process/

EU referendum: Boris Johnson criticises David Cameron’s Brexit claims



LONDON: -- Peace in Europe could be put at risk if Britain votes to leave the EU, David Cameron has warned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916116-eu-referendum-boris-johnson-criticises-david-camerons-brexit-claims/

Israeli soldier goes on trial for killing wounded Palestinian attacker



JERUSALEM: -- The trial of an Israeli soldier charged with manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker has opened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916115-israeli-soldier-goes-on-trial-for-killing-wounded-palestinian-attacker/

Outspoken mayor Duterte leads Philippines presidential vote in early count



Rodrigo Duterte on track to win with 3/4 of vote counted
He would call for multilateral talks to resolve disputes over the South China Sea if elected
Nearest rival Grace Poe had 22.2 percent of the vote

MANILA: -- Early counts are showing Rodrigo Duterte is heading for victory in the Philippines presidential election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916119-outspoken-mayor-duterte-leads-philippines-presidential-vote-in-early-count/

Anxiety over Trump cuts into House Republicans' support
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anxiety over Donald Trump spread among congressional Republicans Monday, pushing several to follow House Speaker Paul Ryan's lead and withhold their support from the divisive billionaire. Ryan himself declared there's no point in trying to "fake" party unity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916120-anxiety-over-trump-cuts-into-house-republicans-support/

Alberta PM says Fort McMurray saved from worst of wildfire
By RACHEL LA CORTE and ROB GILLIES

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — At least two neighborhoods in this oil sands city were scenes of utter devastation with incinerated homes leveled to the ground from a wildfire that Fort McMurray's fire chief called a "beast ... a fire like I've never seen in my life."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916122-alberta-pm-says-fort-mcmurray-saved-from-worst-of-wildfire/

Christie's bet on Trump pays off
By MICHAEL CATALINI

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie's decision to endorse Donald Trump back in February brought him plenty of derision at the time. But it's bringing rewards now that it's clear he bet on the winner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916123-christies-bet-on-trump-pays-off/

Austrian chancellor steps down after disappointment in presidential elections



VIENNA: -- He’s the latest – and one of the most prominent – politicians to fall under the pressure of the migrant crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916124-austrian-chancellor-steps-down-after-disappointment-in-presidential-elections/

UEFA boss Platini to resign after appeal to lift football ban fails



ZURICH: -- UEFA President Michel Platini has said he will resign from European football’s governing body after he failed to get his six-year ban from soccer overturned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916125-uefa-boss-platini-to-resign-after-appeal-to-lift-football-ban-fails/