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/

King is receiving treatment of knee pains at Siriraj Hospital



BANGKOK: -- The Bureau of the Royal Household issued a statement Saturday night saying His Majesty the King has returned to Siriraj Hospital on Wednesday after he had high temperature, irregular heartbeat, and slight drop in blood pressure.

Announcement No 23 issued tonight said the team of doctors has examined his sickness and discovered that His Majesty has pains on both knees, and also has much mucus in throat.

A CT scan on the chest showed no sign of lung inflammation. But blood diagnosis revealed sepsis symptom of the lungs and body infection.

His Majesty was given antibiotics to relieve the knee pains and medicines to increase blood pressure and loosen mucus in the throat.

On May 12, CT scan was conducted on the chest with result showing minor inflammation on the right lung.

On My 13, His Majesty’s body temperature has reduced, while heartbeats and blood pressure have returned to normal rates.

Doctors have stopped giving medicine that would increase blood pressure, but continued treatment of knee pains with antibiotics, and medicines to reduce mucus, and give oxygen, and physically therapy treatment, the announcement said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/163343


-- Thai PBS 2016-05-16

Phra Dhammajayo is too sick for travelling: Doctor



BANGKOK: -- Phra Dhammajayo’s doctor has insisted that the abbot of Wat Dhammakaya is too sick to travel to the Department of Special Investigation to acknowledge the criminal charges against him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917520-phra-dhammajayo-is-too-sick-for-travelling-doctor/

Severe drought persists in many provinces

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – Nakhon Si Thammarat province is urgently pumping water for tap water production following severe drought. In Nakhon Sawan, cucumber cultivation is seriously affected by drought.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917521-severe-drought-persists-in-many-provinces/

Thailand to deliberate on UPR recommendations

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Thailand has presented its National Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report to the 2nd cycle of the 25th Session of the UPR Working Group in Geneva. Recommendations during this cycle review will be submitted to the Thai Cabinet for consideration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917522-thailand-to-deliberate-on-upr-recommendations/

RTP seeks bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries to prevent transnational crime

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Commissioner-General Aekkawut Liptaphanlop has revealed that the Royal Thai Police (RTP) will be seeking to expand bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries to prevent human trafficking, transporting illegal migrant workers, drugs smuggling and transnational crime.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917523-rtp-seeks-bilateral-cooperation-with-neighboring-countries-to-prevent-transnational-crime/

Thai delegate reviews UPR Working Group's 2nd Cycle report on Thailand

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Thailand has reviewed a report on human rights recommendations as part of the 25th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland, with more suggestions adopted than the previous session.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917524-thai-delegate-reviews-upr-working-groups-2nd-cycle-report-on-thailand/

Government cooperates with Thai Airways to sell OTOP products

BAGNKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - The government will be seeking to raise the quality of OTOP products, unveiling new products through the THAI airway's catalogs and Thailand Mall Online to promote the Kindgom's uniqueness to the world.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917525-government-cooperates-with-thai-airways-to-sell-otop-products/

NLA Secretariat promotes referendum info in eastern region

CHANTHABURI, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The Secretariat of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has held a conference promoting information regarding the upcoming referendum for the general public residing in the eastern region, as part of a campaign to promote democratic participation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917526-nla-secretariat-promotes-referendum-info-in-eastern-region/

PM to join ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister will be attending the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit to discuss cooperation on various topics as part of his official visit to Russia, according to a spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917527-pm-to-join-asean-russia-commemorative-summit/

Education reform to be done ahead of next election: PM

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha joined a meeting entitled "PM Meets Teacher Friends" with over 20,000 teachers and educational personnel from Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani provinces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917528-education-reform-to-be-done-ahead-of-next-election-pm-prayut/

PM admires young athletes for medals, awards and acclaim to Thailand



BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said 2016 has been a successful year for Thai athletes who have won gold medals and awards from international competitions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917531-pm-admires-young-athletes-for-medals-awards-and-acclaim-to-thailand/

Construction of Thai-Chinese railway project to get started in August or September



BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith announced that the 10th meeting of a joint committee for a Thai-Chinese railway cooperation project went smoothly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917532-construction-of-thai-chinese-railway-project-to-get-started-in-august-or-september/

NRSA to promote constitution draft, let public freely decide



BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is set to promote the content of the new constitution and reformation agendas in a non-instructive manner to let the public decide with freedom, says NRSA deputy chief.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917533-nrsa-to-promote-constitution-draft-let-public-freely-decide/

Clean Toilet Campaign underway in Sumut Prakan’s floating market

SAMUT PRAKAN, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Tourism and the Department of Health have co-launched a Clean Toilet campaign in Samut Prakan Province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917534-clean-toilet-campaign-underway-in-sumut-prakans-floating-market/

TAT launches campaign to boost domestic tourism

BAGNKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a special campaign for women in order to boost domestic tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917535-tat-launches-campaign-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

Ombudsman inspects submarine pipeline construction in Surat Thani

SURAT THANI, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The Office of the Ombudsman paid an inspection visit to Surat Thani Province this weekend to follow up on the progress of a submarine pipeline construction project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917536-ombudsman-inspects-submarine-pipeline-construction-in-surat-thani/

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Police: Fake bomb at Old Trafford had been left in soccer stadium following earlier security exercise.

Intoxicated ‘bad parker’ detained after blazing BMW of jailed drug friend
Eakkapop Thongtub



PHUKET: -- A 30-year-old man who witnesses saw pour gasoline on a BMW before setting it on fire early this morning in Kathu, has been booked for arson, bad parking and threatening the police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917537-intoxicated-bad-parker-detained-after-blazing-bmw-of-jailed-drug-friend/

Burnt Out Car With Skeleton Inside Found in Ditch
by CityNews



CityNews – The remains of a man who went missing in March 2015 is believed to have been found by police, after a rusty, burnt out car with a skeleton inside it was found hidden down a large ditch along the Mae Na Jorn – Pang Ung Road in Mae Chaem.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917538-burnt-out-car-with-skeleton-inside-found-in-ditch-in-mae-chaem/

Over 100 Locals Demand Release of Illegal Land Users in Sa Mueng Wildlife Sanctuary
by CityNews



CityNews – Officers were overwhelmed last night as they took four people into custody over illegal deforestation in the Sa Mueng Wildlife Sanctuary, with over 100 villagers and family members storming the police station and refusing to leave until the four were released.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917539-over-100-locals-demand-release-of-illegal-land-users-in-sa-mueng-wildlife-sanctuary/

Manchester Utd: Police carry out controlled explosion at Old Trafford



MANCHESTER: -- A bomb disposal team has carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package that was found at Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917541-manchester-utd-police-carry-out-controlled-explosion-at-old-trafford/

UK-EU referendum campaign heats up with Hitler comparisons
By Joanna Gill | With REUTERS, THE TELEGRAPH



LONDON: -- The EU referendum campaign has courted controversy in the UK with Leave campaigner and former London mayor Boris Johnson comparing the EU’s aims to Hitler’s while Remain campaigner and premier David Cameron claimed that Britons will be out of pocket if they vote to leave. Both have drawn criticism for fear mongering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917542-uk-eu-referendum-campaign-heats-up-with-hitler-comparisons/

Crimean Tatars celebrate Ukraine’s Eurovision victory



STOCKHOLM: -- The outcome of the Eurovision Song Contest brought delight in Kyiv among Ukrainians – including Crimean Tatars.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917543-crimean-tatars-celebrate-ukraines-eurovision-victory/

Brazil: huge fire ravages Sao Paolo favela



SAO PAOLO: -- A huge fire has caused much damage in a poor district of Brazil’s largest city Sao Paolo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917544-brazil-huge-fire-ravages-sao-paolo-favela/

Gay rights marchers in Cuba celebrate progress



HAVANA: -- Hundreds of supporters of gay rights in Cuba have marched along the famous Malecon seafront in Havana, to celebrate the advances made in recent years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917545-gay-rights-marchers-in-cuba-celebrate-progress/

Venezuela president threatens to seize factories as opposition pushes for referendum

"Venezuela is a bomb that could explode at any moment"



CARACAS: -- Opposition protesters have rallied in Caracas. Their calls to remove the Venezuelan president are taking on a more urgent tone.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917546-venezuela-president-threatens-to-seize-factories-as-opposition-pushes-for-referendum/

Special TV tribute show for UK Queen
By Andrea Bolitho1



LONDON: -- The Queen’s love affair with horses stretches back beyond her 63-year reign, and the Royal Windsor Horse show will close in style with a special tribute to the UK monarch.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917547-special-tv-tribute-show-for-uk-queen/

Sex tourism: Thai trade boosted by 'repressed' tourists in Pattaya
By freelance correspondent Matthew Clayfield in Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- In Pattaya's Arab quarter, off the Thai sex capital's famous Walking Street, a Kuwaiti man climbed down from the bar where he had been dancing for 10 minutes and rejoined his friends at their table.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917550-sex-tourism-thai-trade-boosted-by-repressed-tourists-in-pattaya/

UPDATE:

Police: Fake bomb at Man United left from training exercise
By STEVE DOUGLAS

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A fake bomb left behind during a security exercise led police to evacuate Manchester United's home stadium on Sunday, disrupting the final day of the English Premier League season and bringing embarrassment to one of the world's best-known sports teams.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917541-manchester-utd-police-carry-out-controlled-explosion-at-old-trafford/#entry10751591