Thailand Live Monday 16 May 2016

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Doctor Robbed of Baht 10,000 Whilst Spirit Children Play
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 1.20am in the morning of May 16th Dr. Wiruchsak Sukrittanon, reported a break-in at his Beauty Clinic located on 40/59 Moo 5, Mabyailia, Banglamung, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917637-doctor-robbed-of-baht-10000-whilst-spirit-children-play-story-by-albert-jack/

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Powerful Storm Sends Cars Skidding and Inundates Roads
Khaosod English


Low visibility due to rain Monday afternoon in Bangkok's Chatuchak district.

BANGKOK — Lightning arced over the capital city to herald the arrival of monsoon season with a furious thunderstorm Monday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917639-powerful-storm-sends-cars-skidding-and-inundates-roads-in-bangkok/

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Aussie life savers train Phuket lifeguards
Phuket Gazette


Volunteers took part in the five-day training in order to receive a certification in lifeguarding. Photo: PPAO PR

PHUKET: -- About 60 volunteers took part in a training seminar on emergency life-saving techniques at Phuket’s Air Traffic Control Center May 10-14.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917640-aussie-life-savers-train-phuket-lifeguards/

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All commercial banks start replacing old cards with smart chip cards today



BANGKOK: -- Beginning today, all commercial banks will replace all their magnetic stripe cards issued to customers with the securer chip cards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917641-all-commercial-banks-start-replacing-old-cards-with-smart-chip-cards-today/

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Bill Clinton Would Be 'In Charge of Revitalizing the Economy,' Hillary Clinton Says
By LIZ KREUTZ
FORT MITCHELL, Kentucky

FORT MITCHELL, Kentucky: -- Hillary Clinton has always made known that she wants Bill Clinton to have some kind of role in the White House should she become president, but over the past few weeks she's begun to reveal more about what exactly that would be.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917642-bill-clinton-would-be-in-charge-of-revitalizing-the-economy-hillary-clinton-says/

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PM told schools to be ready for new term

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has told schools across the country to ensure their classrooms and facilities are in good condition for the new school term.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917660-pm-prayut-tells-schools-to-be-ready-for-new-term/

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Family of disabled man killed by sons of police seeking justice

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) – The family of a disabled man killed by seven men is asking for justice, suggesting that prosecutors charge the wrongdoers with first-degree murder.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917666-family-of-disabled-man-killed-by-sons-of-police-seeking-justice/

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PRESS RELEASE:

CEA And Fagioli Enter Consortium Agreement

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917668-cea-and-fagioli-enter-consortium-agreement/

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Presumptive Philippine president-elect says he'll offer Cabinet posts to communist guerrillas.

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Thai economy to grow by 3.3% due to stimulus measures and strong tourism sector

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Despite volatility in the global economy hurting Thai exports, the government’s stimulus measures and expanding tourism sector have resulted in the best first quarter performance in three years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917670-thai-economy-to-grow-by-33-due-to-stimulus-measures-and-strong-tourism-sector/

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Dhammachayo’s followers demand NACC to take legal action against DSI



BANGKOK: -- A group of followers of Phra Dhammachayo today (Monday) lodged a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission accusing the Department of Special Investigation of malfeasance in office over the department’s handling of a criminal case against the embattled abbot of Wat Dhammakaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917672-dhammachayos-followers-demand-nacc-to-take-legal-action-against-dsi/

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Special report:

Nong Chik District in Pattani Being Developed as a District of Peace

BANGKOK, 16 May 2016 (NNT) - Nong Chik district in the southern border province of Pattani is being developed as a district of peace. It is also preparing to celebrate its 208th anniversary, with many activities that reflect the cultural heritage of this old district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917673-nong-chik-district-in-pattani-being-developed-as-a-district-of-peace/

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Thaivisa Video News 16 May

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EC unveils smart application about draft charter and referendum



BANGKOK: -- Anybody who wants to know anything about the draft constitution, the referendum law, the referendum process and relevant rules and regulations can now download the information from a smart application unveiled today by the Election Commission.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917682-ec-unveils-smart-application-about-draft-charter-and-referendum/

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Koh Tachai to be closed indefinitely

Tourists take photos on Koh Tachai in January 2015. (Bangkok Post file photo)

PHANG NGA: -- The shoreline, beaches and coral reefs around Koh Tachai island in the Similan National Park off Phang Nga province will be off-limits to all visitors for an indefinite period, starting Oct 15, according to authorities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917727-koh-tachai-to-be-closed-indefinitely/

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US Consular Outreach heading for Phuket

Staff from the US Embassy in Bangkok’s Consular section will hold an Outreach clinic in Phuket on Friday, May 27.

PHUKET: -- The Consular Section of the US Embassy in Bangkok will hold a consular outreach session in Phuket on Friday, May 27, at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort from 8am to midday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917733-us-consular-outreach-heading-for-phuket/

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Body of missing Myanmar national found washed up on Phuket beach
Darawan Naknakhon

The body of 22-year-old Joe Ye Bai is recovered from the water at Nai Harn Beach today. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- The body of a Myanmar national who was reported missing yesterday evening (May 15) was found washed up on Nai Harn Beach this afternoon (May 16).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917734-body-of-missing-myanmar-national-found-washed-up-on-phuket-beach/

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Phuket officials bust B10mn ‘recycled’ boat engine scheme
Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Customs officers and Marine Police have seized 44 boat engines and generators with an estimated value of B10 million after busting a scheme to sell old engines from foreign-flagged boats in Phuket without paying import duty.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/917735-phuket-officials-bust-b10mn-recycled-boat-engine-scheme/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 17 May 2016

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