Massive forest fires threaten bird sanctuary

PHNOM PENH: A massive fire in Battambang province of Cambodia which started in early April has already destroyed 5,000 hectares of the mangrove forest and is threatening the Prek Toal bird sanctuary.

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Teenager Drowns in Rough Seas in Hua Hin

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter

Hua Hin beach on May 18, 2015. Photo: Michael Coghlan / Flickr

HUA HIN — A 16-year-old student reportedly drowned after being swept out to sea by strong waves in Hua Hin Friday. His body was discovered this morning, officials said.

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Flash flood douses Phuket traffic to a standstill

Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Motorists are urged to beware heavy downpours that may cause minor flash flooding in isolated areas throughout Phuket as heavy rain clouds move across the island this weekend.

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Obama govt: US schools must respect transgender ‘identity’ over ‘bathroom laws’

By Alasdair Sandford

The US federal government is warning American schools not to discriminate against transgender students, as the row over so-called “bathroom laws” threatens to spread.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917266-obama-govt-us-schools-must-respect-transgender-identity-over-bathroom-laws/

Christian Kern to become Austria’s next chancellor

Rail boss Christian Kern will become Austria’s next chancellor, after the Social Democratic Party (SPO) united behind him as its choice to lead the embattled coalition government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917271-christian-kern-to-become-austrias-next-chancellor/

Trump denies he posed as his spokesman during tabloid days

WASHINGTON (AP) — Back when Donald Trump's love life was tabloid heaven, a Trump spokesman with intimate knowledge of the businessman's personal relationships offered juicy stories about a failing marriage, a new live-in paramour and three other girlfriends he was juggling at once.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917272-trump-denies-he-posed-as-his-spokesman-during-tabloid-days/

Pfizer says it's blocking use of drugs for lethal injections

ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated Press


Pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Friday it was blocking use of its drugs in lethal injections, which means all federally-approved drugmakers whose medications could be used for executions have now put them off limits.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917273-pfizer-says-its-blocking-use-of-drugs-for-lethal-injections/

UN condemns Boko Haram attacks ahead of summit in Nigeria

EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press


UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning attacks by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram and expressing alarm at its links to the Islamic State group ahead of a summit in Nigeria to evaluate efforts to combat the extremists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917274-un-condemns-boko-haram-attacks-ahead-of-summit-in-nigeria/

Argentina's Fernandez charged with state fraud

DEBORA REY, Associated Press


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez was charged on Friday with defrauding the state as part of her government's handling of the dollar futures market.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917276-argentinas-fernandez-charged-with-state-fraud/

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