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/

Paradise Beach demolition order posted
Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Officers from the Royal Thai Navy May 23 posted an official notice ordering all buildings be removed from a plot at Paradise Beach within 30 days – or face have them demolished by the Patong council.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919556-paradise-beach-demolition-order-posted/

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One Rohingya shot dead and three re-arrested by police in Phang-nga



PHUKET: -- One escaping Rohingya illegal immigrant was shot dead by police as he allegedly attacked policemen attempting to arrest him at a mountain in Phang-nga province Monday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919545-rohingya-man-shot-dead-in-phang-nga-immigration-breakout/#entry10779802

Buddha-issara asks DSI to impound Dhammachayo’s assets



BANGKOK: -- Activist abbot of Wat Or-noi in Nakhon Pathom, Phra Buddha-issara, today asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to impound the assets of Phra Dhammachayo, abbot of Wat Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani reasoning they might derive from his conspiracy in money laundering and theft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919622-buddha-issara-asks-dsi-to-impound-dhammachayos-assets/

Thai representative quits FIVB executive board in protest



BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s representative in the International Volleyball Federation Charnrith Wongprasit has quit all his executive committee posts in the federation in a protest against alleged unfair refereeing of last week’s match between Thailand and Japan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919623-thai-representative-quits-fivb-executive-board-in-protest/

Dhammachayo’s followers drop plan to petition PM



BANGKOK: -- Followers of Phra Dhammachayo have scrapped their plan to petition Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha seeking justice for the embattled abbot of Wat Dhammakaya over the Department of Special Investigation’s demand that he turns himself in to the DSI to acknowledge the charges against him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919624-dhammachayos-followers-drop-plan-to-petition-pm/

Silom vendors vow not to leave Silom road and petition PM for help



BANGKOK: -- Silom vendors on Monday petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha through the public service centre to scrap the City Hall’s order banning pavement trading on both sides of Silom road during the night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919625-silom-vendors-vow-not-to-leave-silom-road-and-petition-pm-for-help/

Cabbie nabbed for allegedly assaulting and robbing a tourist



BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver was arrested in Bangkok on Monday for allegedly assaulting and robbing a Turkish female tourist in Prachin Buri’s Kabin Buri district on May 18.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919626-cabbie-nabbed-for-allegedly-assaulting-and-robbing-a-tourist/

First lot of draft charter copies to be distributed on May 25



BANGKOK: -- The Election Commission will start distributing copies of the draft constitution and relevant document to members of the public on May 25.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919627-first-lot-of-draft-charter-copies-to-be-distributed-on-may-25/

Thailand eyes FTA establishment with Eurasian countries

NONTHABURI, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – Thailand aims to extend the Free Trade Area agreement with Eurasian countries to raise the country’s trade value, says Minister of Commerce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919629-thailand-eyes-fta-establishment-with-eurasian-countries/

Six Mekong nations join hands eliminating drugs in Golden Triangle

KRABI, 23 May 2016 (NNT) – Six nations along the Mekong River have joined hands in a conference, agreeing to tackle the illegal drugs trade in the Golden Triangle area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919630-six-mekong-nations-join-hands-eliminating-drugs-in-golden-triangle/

PM Prayut to oversee water management in Korat

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister is set to visit Nakhon Ratchasima Province on 25 May to oversee the development of Lam Phra Phloeng Dam to cope with handling the nation's recurring floods and droughts, according to an irrigation official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919631-pm-prayut-to-oversee-water-management-in-korat/

2016 Thai tourism continues growing

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported that the number of Thai and international tourists in Thailand in the second quarter this year will likely increase by 9.2% following continuous tourism growth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919632-2016-thai-tourism-continues-growing/

Schools told to have fire response plans in place after Chiang Rai blaze

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Education has instructed all schools to be ready to respond to fire accidents after many students were killed by a fire in Chiang Rai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919633-schools-told-to-have-fire-response-plans-in-place-after-chiang-rai-blaze/

Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies Deputy PM's interview about IUU fishing

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies an interview given by Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan on the IUU fishing, saying he stated that the EU did not reach any decision whether to give a red card or a green card to Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919634-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-clarifies-deputy-pms-interview-about-iuu-fishing/

Thailand hosts world tuna event

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – Thailand collaborates with an international organization in arranging the “14th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition: TUNA 2016 Bangkok” in an effort to show that Thailand is determined to combat the IUU fishing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919635-thailand-hosts-world-tuna-event/

OCPB launches Safety Without Polystyrene Foam In Food Packaging project

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister's Office Minister Panadda Disakul presided over the opening ceremony for the project entitled " Safety Without Polystyrene Foam In Food Packaging” organized by the Office of Consumer Protection Board.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919637-ocpb-launches-safety-without-polystyrene-foam-in-food-packaging-project/

Forestry Dept reclaims 5,000 rai of encroached forest land in Nan

NAN, 24 May 2016 (NNT) - Forestry Department director general Chollathit Surassavadee said a combined force of forestry officials, police and the 32nd Rangers Regiment had reclaimed 5,000 rai of encroached forest land in Wiangsa district of Nan province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919638-forestry-dept-reclaims-5000-rai-of-encroached-forest-land-in-nan/

Woman group calls US president to recall its ambassador

BANGKOK: -- A small group of Thai women calling itself the “W Thailand” today gathered in front of the US Embassy on Wireless road calling on the US president to recall its ambassador Glyn T. Davies from Thailand over what it said was his inappropriate behaviour in criticising the Thai laws and justice system on several occasions.

The group said that his continual presence in Thailand may sour the good relations between the two countries which has been enjoyed over a long period of time.

The group submitted their letter to an embassy staff Mr Andrew Armstrong who promised to pass it on to the ambassador.

The group dispersed shortly after reading a statement denouncing the inappropriate behaviour of the ambassador who they said did not understand deeply the Thai culture.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/164340


-- Thai PBS 2016-05-24

Mahidol University unveils research on creation of quality families

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) of Mahidol University has opened a seminar concerning its research on the promotion of strong families in Thailand, highlighting the significance of work-life balance to people’s decision to have children.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919639-mahidol-university-unveils-research-on-creation-of-quality-families/

Meteorological Dept warns of heavy rains and high tides this week

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has issued an alert warning that Cyclone Roanu will bring heavy rains to most parts of Thailand and stir the Andaman Sea this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919640-meteorological-dept-warns-of-heavy-rains-and-high-tides-this-week/

Labour Minister orders relief for gold mine workers

BANGKOK, 24 May 2016 (NNT) – The Minister of Labour has ordered all agencies to monitor the situation of gold mine operations, and brace for the effects if gold mines nationwide were to shut down, according spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919641-thai-labour-minister-orders-relief-for-gold-mine-workers/

Nimman One Way System Scrapped After Many Complaints
by CityNews



CityNews – The one way system in the sois between Nimmanhaemin Road and Sirimangkalajarn Road has been cancelled after much complaint from locals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919642-chiang-mai-nimman-one-way-system-scrapped-after-many-complaints/

Rare Wild Animals Found in Pattaya Shop House



PATTAYA: -- Pattaya Police raided a local business shop house and found rare wild animals inside.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919644-rare-wild-animals-found-in-pattaya-shop-house/

Koh Tao Murder Case Legal Defense Team Today Submit 200 Page Death Sentence Conviction Appeal to Koh Samui Court



SAMUI: -- Yesterday at 9am a team of pro-bono lawyers working under the Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT) to defend two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death following conviction on 24th December 2015 for the rape and murder of a female British tourist and the murder of a British male tourist on Koh Tao Island, Thailand in September 2014 appeal 1submitted a 198 page appeal against this conviction and sentencing to Koh Samui Court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919462-lawyers-appeal-against-death-sentences-over-murder-of-british-tourists-in-thailand/page-4#entry10779892

Neon lights left on all night seen as possible cause in Chiang Rai school fire that killed 17

Image: Thairath

CHIANG RAI: -- Investigators piecing together the tragedy of the Chiang Rai school dormitory fire say that the likely cause is heat from neon lighting left on all night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919646-neon-lights-left-on-all-night-seen-as-possible-cause-in-chiang-rai-school-fire-that-killed-17/

Headless motorcycle rider wows Thais online


Image: video screenshot

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919647-headless-motorcycle-rider-wows-thais-online/

Do something about these wires say Nakorn Sri Thammarat residents


IMage: Daily News

NAKHORN SRI THAMMARAT: -- Residents of a busy area in Nakorn Sri Thammarat are up in arms over a load of electrical wires all over the footpaths in their town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919648-do-something-about-these-wires-say-nakorn-sri-thammarat-residents/

Serial rapist and thief arrested in North Thailand


Image: Daily News

CHIANG MAI: -- A serial rapist and thief responsible for kicking women from their motorcycles in two districts of Chiang Mai has been caught by police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919650-serial-rapist-and-thief-arrested-in-north-thailand/

Germany’s Merkel tells Turkey to meet all terms for visa-free travel



ANKARA: -- Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Turkey it must fulfill all the conditions set by the EU before its citizens get visa free travel to the bloc.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919652-germanys-merkel-tells-turkey-to-meet-all-terms-for-visa-free-travel/