Mexican president proposes legalizing gay marriage
By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and PETER ORSI

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Enrique Pena Nieto proposed to legalize same-sex marriage in Mexico on Tuesday, a move that would enshrine on a national level a Supreme Court ruling last year that it was unconstitutional for states to bar such couples from wedding.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918116-mexican-president-proposes-legalizing-gay-marriage/

Russia builds military camp near ancient site in Palmyra
By BASSEM MROUE

BEIRUT (AP) — Russia has built a military encampment inside a zone that holds the UNESCO world heritage site in the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra, where Islamic State militants were driven out recently by pro-government forces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918117-russia-builds-military-camp-near-ancient-site-in-palmyra/

Wave of bombings in Baghdad kill 69
By SINAN SALAHEDDIN

BAGHDAD (AP) — A wave of bombings struck outdoor markets and a restaurant in Shiite-dominated neighborhoods of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 69 people, officials said — the latest in a string of attacks in and around the Iraqi capital that have left more than 200 dead in the past week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918119-wave-of-bombings-in-baghdad-kill-69/

US election: Donald Trump open to talks with North Korea

NEW YORK: -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he is willing to meet the North Korean leader to discuss Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918122-trump-open-to-talks-with-north-korea/

UN says it has received 44 new sex abuse allegations in 2016
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations said Tuesday it has received 44 allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers and staff in U.N. missions so far this year involving more than 40 minors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918126-un-says-it-has-received-44-new-sex-abuse-allegations-in-2016/

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Trump says he'd speak with Kim Jong Un over nukes
BY MATTHEW PENNINGTON, Associated Press
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he's open to speaking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to halt the communist nation's nuclear program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918122-trump-open-to-talks-with-north-korea/#entry10759088

US eases economic sanctions on Myanmar

WASHINGTON: -- The US has removed more of its economic sanctions on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, following historic political reforms in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918127-us-eases-economic-sanctions-on-myanmar/

Donald Tusk: Brexit will bring 'chaos'

LONDON: -- The European Council president has said the only alternative to the EU is "political chaos" and key Leave campaigner Boris Johnson's recent comments were "absurd".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918128-donald-tusk-brexit-will-bring-chaos/

Iran Just Accused Kim Kardashian Of Being A Spy. No, Seriously.
BY: AMANDA PRESTIGIACOMO

Iran just accused selfie-queen Kim Kardashian of being a top-secret spy; apparently sent in by Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom to chip away at Iranian culture one narcissistic Instagram post at a time.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918132-iran-just-accused-kim-kardashian-of-being-a-spy/

Clinton discloses millions in book royalties, speaking fees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton is filing financial documents showing that in 2015 she earned more than $5 million in royalties from her book "Hard Choices" and about $1.5 million in speaking fees before she launched her presidential campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918138-clinton-discloses-millions-in-book-royalties-speaking-fees/

Trump and frequent target Megyn Kelly call a truce
JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly appear to have called a truce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918150-trump-and-frequent-target-megyn-kelly-call-a-truce/

The Latest: Clinton on track to win nomination in early June

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's primary elections in Kentucky and Oregon (all times local):

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918151-the-latest-clinton-on-track-to-win-nomination-in-early-june/

Student areas inspected in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI, 18 May 2016, (NNT) - The Ministry of Education has led the crackdown on truancy in Chiang Mai province, culminating in the arrest of an internet cafe owner on charges of inciting inappropriate behavior among youths.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918169-crackdown-on-truancy-student-areas-inspected-in-chiang-mai/

Rolling Stones surprise super fan at retrospective gallery
BY ERIC RENNER BROWN

LONDON: -- One longtime Rolling Stones fan got some serious satisfaction recently when the legendary British rock ‘n’ roll band surprised him on his visit to their new career-spanning exhibit. New Yorker Alex Emanuel won a trip to London to explore Exhibitionism, the retrospective held at the Saatchi Gallery, but was caught unaware when Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood crept up behind him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918176-rolling-stones-surprise-super-fan-at-retrospective-gallery/

SET opens up 1.56 to 1,408.13 /Bangkok Post

WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Oregon.

Fish die an en masse on Ho Chi Minh City’s biggest canal following heavy rains



HO CHI MINH CITY: -- Fish has died en masse on Ho Chi Minh City’s biggest canal possibly due to industrial and household wastes washed down the canal through many sewage pipes during the first heavy rain of the season on Tuesday, according to Thanh Nien News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918184-fish-die-an-en-masse-on-ho-chi-minh-citys-biggest-canal-following-heavy-rains/

Duterte’s death penalty plan faces stiff resistance

MANILA: -- President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to restore death penalty faces strong resistance, including from the dominant Roman Catholic Church, reported the Manila Times on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918186-dutertes-death-penalty-plan-faces-stiff-resistance/

State-sponsored old-age allowance for well-to-do people may be cut



BANGKOK: -- The finance minister said yesterday that the proposed revisions to elderly welfare policies will see some well-to-do aged people no longer receive state-sponsored old-age allowance while other poor people might see their welfare stipends increased.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918192-state-sponsored-old-age-allowance-for-well-to-do-people-may-be-cut/

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bernie Sanders wins the Democratic presidential primary in Oregon

Opening: Palestinian Museum but no exhibits

One thing the museum will not have is exhibits.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918193-opening-palestinian-museum-but-no-exhibits/

CDD holds event to select the best of Thailand's OTOP

BANGKOK, 18 May 2016, (NNT) - The Community Development Department (CDD) is organizing an event to select the best of Thailand's OTOP items.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918198-cdd-holds-event-to-select-the-best-of-thailands-otop/

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3.6 billion baht Food Innopolis project approved



BANGKOK: -- The plan to establish food innovation centre or Food Innopolis Thailand was given a greenlight to go ahead by the Cabinet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918102-thai-cabinet-endorses-science-and-technology-ministrys-plan-to-push-forward-food-innopolis/#entry10759783

Leicester City arrive in Bangkok to heroes' welcome

BANGKOK: -- Newly-crowned English Premier League champions Leicester City have arrived in Bangkok for a celebratory tour.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918199-leicester-city-arrive-in-bangkok-to-heroes-welcome/

Russian deputy honorary consul for Phuket dies in car crash
Eakkapop Thongtub


Police believe Mr Snti fell asleep at the wheel when his car struck the back of the truck. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Russian Deputy Honorary Consul for Phuket Santi Udom-kiratak died in a car crash in Wichit early this morning (May 18).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918201-russian-deputy-honorary-consul-for-phuket-dies-in-car-crash/

2 Professors Shot to Death at College
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Two professors were shot to death inside the Buddhawichalaya lecture hall of Phranakhon Rajabhat University’s Bang Na campus Wednesday morning. Photo: Google

BANGKOK — A man opened fire at a college in eastern Bangkok this morning, killing two lecturers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918206-2-professors-shot-to-death-at-college-in-eastern-bangkok/

NBTC stresses responsible journalism in light of World Press Freedom Day

BANGKOK, 18 May 2016, (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) has recently held talks in observance of World Press Freedom Day 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918207-nbtc-stresses-responsible-journalism-in-light-of-world-press-freedom-day/

Sun's Queen Brexit headline ruled 'misleading'

LONDON: -- The Sun has been found in breach of press regulations for its front page headline suggesting the Queen was in favour of the UK leaving the EU, the press watchdog has ruled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918208-suns-queen-brexit-headline-ruled-misleading/

UPDATE:

Two lecturers shot dead at university



BANGKOK: -- Two university lecturers were shot and killed inside a classroom of Phranakhon Rajabhat University in Bang Khen district of Bangkok late this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918206-2-professors-shot-to-death-at-college-in-eastern-bangkok/#entry10759974

UPDATE:

The Foxes arrives with Trophy in Bangkok for city parade tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- English Premier League champion Leicester City arrived in Bangkok early this morning on a THAI flight amid warm welcome by Thai fans at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/918199-leicester-city-arrive-in-bangkok-to-heroes-welcome/#entry10759998