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/

Authorities Investigate Possible Radiation Leak in Bangkok
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

A container discovered Thursday afternoon in a Bangkok warehouse on Soi Phahonyothin 24. Photo: @Praramcommand / Twitter

BANGKOK — Officials from Thailand's atomic energy agency investigating an abandoned container Thursday afternoon in a Bangkok warehouse have determined there is no danger of radiation leak, police said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916832-suspected-radioactive-scare-prompts-evacuation/?p=10740718

UPDATE:

Suspected radioactive substance is Iridium 192: Science minister



BANGKOK: -- Minister of Science and Technology Mr Pichet Durongkhaverote has confirmed that the suspected hazardous material contained in a steel box bearing the radiation symbol was Iridium 192 which is used in gamma radiography.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916832-suspected-radioactive-scare-prompts-evacuation/#entry10741671

A 22-member ad hoc committee formed to propagate content of draft charter



BANGKOK: -- Interior permanent secretary Krisda Boonrach today (Thursday) ordered the setup of a 22-member ad hoc committee tasked with propagating the content of the draft constitution to the public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916900-a-22-member-ad-hoc-committee-formed-to-propagate-content-of-draft-charter/

Labour expert calls on government to support private sector to hire retirees



BANGKOK: -- Government should support business enterprises which hire retirees so that they will have a means to make a living and also they can pass on their working experiences to their younger colleagues, said Associate Professor Supachai Srisuchart, vice dean of the faculty of economics of Thammasat University, on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916901-labour-expert-calls-on-government-to-support-private-sector-to-hire-retirees/

Police say explosion at Hua Lampong railway station is a bottle bomb



BANGKOK: -- Police said today that the bomb explosion at Hua Lampong railway terminal was a bottle bomb which was abandoned by someone.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916902-police-say-explosion-at-hua-lampong-railway-station-is-a-bottle-bomb/

Decha hospital’s nurses file complaints against management for unpaid salaries



BANGKOK: -- About 40 nurses of Decha hospital flocked to Phya Thai police station today (Thursday) to lodge complaints against the hospital’s management for its failure to pay them salaries for up to six months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916903-decha-hospitals-nurses-file-complaints-against-management-for-unpaid-salaries/

Only 720,000 out of a total of 1.6 million rai of denuded forests in Nan can be rehabilitated



NAN: -- Only 12 percent of the denuded forests in Nan province or 720,000 rai out of a total of 1.6 million rai can be rehabilitated, according to information obtained from a meeting to discuss how to deal with the destroyed watershed areas in Nan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916904-only-720000-out-of-a-total-of-16-million-rai-of-denuded-forests-in-nan-can-be-rehabilitated/

Media urged to be more active in promoting disaster risk reduction



BANGKOK: -- The media should play more active role in reducing risks from public disasters for public interests, said special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr Robert Glasser through tele conference at a meeting held in Krabi province on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916906-media-urged-to-be-more-active-in-promoting-disaster-risk-reduction/

Sweden Denies Discussing Sale of Fighter Jets to Thai Junta
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


A Saab-built Gripen multirole fighter at the Berlin Air Show in 2010. Photo: Matthias Kabel / Wikimedia

BANGKOK — A top official with the Swedish Embassy today denied knowledge of a proposed deal to sell four fighter jets to Thailand’s military government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916907-sweden-denies-discussing-sale-of-fighter-jets-to-thai-govt/

Some Rainy Relief Coming Soon
By Simon Duncan
Assistant Editor


People cool down May 7 at a Korat waterpark.

BANGKOK — The longest heatwave in 65 years may soon break.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916908-some-rainy-relief-coming-soon/

PM appreciative of US understanding of Thai politics

BANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has clarified to a representative of the United States that his administration complies with human rights principles and expressed gratitude for the country’s understanding of the Thai political situation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916909-pm-prayuth-appreciative-of-us-understanding-of-thai-politics/

Thailand and UAE vow to cooperate more closely in all fields

BANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) - Thailand and the UAE have agreed to strengthen ties in all fields, especially economy and trade. The two countries will also coordinate more on foreign affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916911-thailand-and-uae-vow-to-cooperate-more-closely-in-all-fields/

Transport Co launches major revamp plan to vie with low-cost airlines

BANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) - Transport Company is launching a major business revamp plan after losing 30 per cent of its passengers to budget airlines.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916912-transport-co-launches-major-revamp-plan-to-vie-with-low-cost-airlines/

Skill Development Dept produces personnel for international logistics sector

BANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) - Labor Minister Sirichai Ditthakul granted certificates to 51 trainees under a logistics personnel development project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916913-skill-development-dept-produces-personnel-for-international-logistics-sector/

Electricity usage reaches peak twice yesterday: EGAT

BANGKOK, 13 May 2016 (NNT) – Hot weather has caused electricity usage to reach new highs twice on 11 May, despite seven record breaking figures this year alone, says EGAT.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916914-electricity-usage-reaches-peak-twice-yesterday-egat/

Drug Cartel Dealers Arrested in Sting Operation (Video)
by CityNews



CityNews – Chiang Mai Police in partnership with the Phamuang Force who lead drug busts in the north of Thailand sucessfully arrested three members of a drug cartel during a sting operation in Charoen Muang Soi 7.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916916-drug-cartel-dealers-arrested-in-sting-operation-video/

Ticket or receipt? Cop caught on camera urging driver to pay bribe (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok


Facebook user Chutlma Trakurdnac claimed the officer asked her taxi driver for THB100 cash. Photo: Chutlma Trakurdnac

BANGKOK: -- A taxi passenger has alleged that a Bangkok police officer encouraged her driver to pay him a bribe by asking if she wants a "ticket or receipt."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916917-ticket-or-receipt-cop-caught-on-camera-urging-driver-to-pay-bribe-video/

Woman, 67, killed in Phuket hit-and-run
Eakkapop Thongtub


There were no witnesses to the fatal collision and there is no CCTV in the area, police said. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Police are looking for the driver whose vehicle struck and killed a 67-year-old woman in Phuket Town just after midnight last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916919-woman-67-killed-in-phuket-hit-and-run/

Sugar Cane Vendor Traps Hand in his Cane Grinder



PATTAYA: -- At 12.30pm on May 12th Sawanboriboon Foundation Rescue Volunteers were called out to a grisly scene close to Soi 10 on the Thepprasit Road, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916920-sugar-cane-vendor-traps-hand-in-his-cane-grinder/

WASHINGTON (AP) - Navy fires commander of 10 American sailors who went off course in the Persian Gulf and were captured and held by Iran for 15 hours.

Milo, beloved orangutan freed from Phuket Zoo, dies from stroke
By Coconuts Bangkok


File photo of Milo. Photo: Vicki Kiely

PHUKET: -- Milo, the 13-year-old female orangutan rescued from Phuket Zoo earlier this year, passed away last night, Wildlife officers confirmed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916922-milo-beloved-orangutan-freed-from-phuket-zoo-dies-from-stroke/

Brazil’s interim president wants to ‘pacify’ and ‘unify’ country



BRASILIA: -- Fresh into the job, Brazil’s interim president says his priority is to pacify and unify the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916924-brazils-interim-president-wants-to-pacify-and-unify-country/

French government survives confidence vote paving way for contested labour reforms



PARIS: -- France’s Socialist government has survived a confidence vote, paving the way for controversial labour reforms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916925-french-government-survives-confidence-vote-paving-way-for-contested-labour-reforms/

US activates controversial missile shield in Romania



"It was never, ever about Russia. It was always about ballistic missiles coming out of the Middle Eastern region towards NATO allies and US forces in Europe"

BRUSSELS: -- America has switched on a controversial missile shield in Romania, incensing Moscow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916926-us-activates-controversial-missile-shield-in-romania/

Trayvon Martin gun is up for auction
By Catherine Hardy | With REUTERS



The gun used to shoot dead unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin is to be auctioned by the man who shot him, George Zimmerman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916927-us-trayvon-martin-gun-is-up-for-auction/

Hero driver saves passengers on train
By Catherine Hardy



A Polish train driver is being hailed a hero after saving his passengers from death and injury.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916928-hero-driver-saves-passengers-on-train/

Trump, Ryan, pledge to work together, see end to rift in GOP
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Straining to mend their party after months of chaos, Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan declared themselves "totally committed" to working together after a fence-mending personal meeting on Thursday. Ryan praised Trump as "very warm and genuine," and suggested that after initial hesitance he may well end up endorsing the GOP candidate for president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916929-trump-ryan-pledge-to-work-together-see-end-to-rift-in-gop/

AP Explains: Brazil president impeached, now what?
By STAN LEHMAN and PETER PRENGAMAN

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's Senate voted Thursday to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, a move that temporarily removes her from office while a trial is conducted. Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to hide budget deficits and bolster an embattled government. Rousseff has long argued she did nothing wrong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916930-ap-explains-brazil-president-impeached-now-what/

UPDATE:

2nd website posts auction for gun that killed Trayvon Martin
By FREIDA FRISARO

MIAMI (AP) — An online gun auction website yanked George Zimmerman's ad to sell the pistol he used to kill unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, saying it wanted no part in the deal, but a second site offered to post it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/916927-us-trayvon-martin-gun-is-up-for-auction/#entry10741820