Thailand Live Wednesday 25 May 2016

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IOM says fewer migrants dying on Mediterranean route to Europe
By Sarah Joanne Taylor



ISTANBUL: -- “If we fail at this, we fail at everything” Chief of the International Organization for Migration William Lacy Swing said at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919946-iom-says-fewer-migrants-dying-on-mediterranean-route-to-europe/

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Austria’s Freedom Party ‘not far-right’, says Norbert Hofer
By Alasdair Sandford | With AFP, REUTERS



"The FPO is not an extreme right-wing party... We are a centre-right party with a high degree of social responsibility"

VIENNA: -- Norbert Hofer, the defeated populist candidate in Austria’s presidential run-off has appealed to people upset with the outcome not to attack each other.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919947-austrias-freedom-party-not-far-right-says-norbert-hofer/

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Forensic expert suggests explosion downed EgyptAir jet
By SAM MAGDY and BRIAN ROHAN

CAIRO (AP) — Body parts recovered from the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 showed signs of burns and were so small that they suggested the jet was brought down by an explosion, a member of the team examining the remains said Tuesday. But the idea of a blast was promptly dismissed by the head of Egypt's forensic agency as "baseless" speculation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919948-forensic-expert-suggests-explosion-downed-egyptair-jet/

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In final drive, Obama seeks better relations with US foes
By JOSH LEDERMAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his final stretch as president, Barack Obama is driving the United States toward friendlier relations with longstanding adversaries, working to consign bitter enmities with Vietnam, Iran, Cuba and Myanmar to the history books.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919949-in-final-drive-obama-seeks-better-relations-with-us-foes/

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Trump says decision to seek donations followed GOP request
By JILL COLVIN and JULIE BYKOWICZ

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump holds his first presidential fundraisers this week. The events directly benefit his campaign, but he doesn't see it that way.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919950-trump-says-decision-to-seek-donations-followed-gop-request/

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Clinton, Sanders make all-out blitz in California primary
By KEN THOMAS and LISA LERER

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders dueled for support Tuesday ahead of California's presidential primary, as the Vermont senator showed few signs of backing off his efforts to boost his longshot odds for the nomination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919951-clinton-sanders-make-all-out-blitz-in-california-primary/

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Fares are cheap; airlines don't want them to stay that way
By DAVID KOENIG

DALLAS (AP) — Enjoy lower airfares while you can. Airlines are taking steps to push prices higher by next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919952-fares-are-cheap;-airlines-dont-want-them-to-stay-that-way/

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Bill Cosby is ordered to stand trial in sex case
By MARYCLAIRE DALE and MICHAEL R. SISAK

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — She called him "Mr. Cosby" and considered him a trusted friend and mentor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919941-us-comedian-bill-cosby-ordered-to-stand-trial-for-sexual-assault/#entry10783647

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Father admits raping his eight year old daughter


Image: Daily News

TRANG: -- Police say that a father has now admitted that he raped his own eight year old daughter after the little girl ingested Krathom tea laced with Ya Ba.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919956-father-admits-raping-his-eight-year-old-daughter/

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Boy with polio an inspiration to others more fortunate


Image: Daily News

NARATHIWAT: -- A little boy in the South of Thailand who is afflicted with polio crawls into school so that he can get an education.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919957-boy-with-polio-an-inspiration-to-others-more-fortunate/

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Cha-Am bank raid that netted 11 million was inside job


Image: Manager Online

CHA-AM: -- Police in Cha-Am Tuesday announced the arrest of a driver of Bangkok Bank who forced a safe at the beach branch in a theft that netted 11 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919958-cha-am-bank-raid-that-netted-11-million-was-inside-job/

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TV presenter Sorayuth in court again



BANGKOK: -- TV presenter and famous personality Sorayuth Suthatnajinda made another appearance at the central criminal court Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919959-tv-presenter-sorayuth-in-court-again/

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Thai national footballer "Aum" finally ties the knot


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Thai national team defender Theerathon Bunmathan has finally got married.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919960-thai-national-footballer-aum-finally-ties-the-knot/

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US seeking death penalty in Charleston church massacre case
By ERIC TUCKER and MEG KINNARD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department intends to seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof, the man charged with killing nine black parishioners last year in a church in Charleston, South Carolina, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919964-us-seeking-death-penalty-in-charleston-church-massacre-case/

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Here's who buys the most weapons from the U.S.
By Curtis Brown, Ryan Browne, and Zachary Cohen CNN

Washington (CNN)With the end of the U.S. arms embargo, Vietnam will join a long list of international recipients of American armaments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919977-heres-who-buys-the-most-weapons-from-the-us/

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Eight Russian tourists injured in Pattaya van smash - driver flees scene



PATTAYA: -- Eight Russian tourists ended up in hospital Tuesday after the van they were in overturned entering the central reservation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919978-eight-russian-tourists-injured-in-pattaya-van-smash-driver-flees-scene/

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Min of Finance seeks ADB loan for public transport projects



BANGKOK, 25 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Finance has made plans to request a loan of 17 billion baht from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for investment in Thailand’s public transport sector.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919981-thai-finance-min-seeks-adb-loan-for-public-transport-projects/

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Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie has terminal cancer
By Saeed Ahmed, CNN

(CNN)Gord Downie, the lead singer for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, has terminal brain cancer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919983-canada-tragically-hip-singer-gord-downie-has-terminal-cancer/

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Belgian prisoners released from 'inhumane' jails
By Mick Krever, CNN

Brussels, Belgium (CNN)Still reeling from terrorist attacks, Belgium's prison system has now become "apocalyptic."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919985-belgiums-prisons-called-apocalyptic/

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Depp's war of words with Australian deputy leader continues

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's deputy prime has boasted that he got into Johnny Depp's head like fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter after the Hollywood actor quipped that the ruddy-faced lawmaker appeared to be "inbred with a tomato."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919986-johnny-depps-war-of-words-with-australian-deputy-leader-continues/

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Ex-dictator Marcos will be allowed hero’s burial: Duterte



MANILA: -- President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that the late president Ferdinand Marcos would be allowed a hero’s burial in the Philippines, reported the Manila Times on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919989-ex-dictator-marcos-will-be-allowed-heros-burial-duterte/

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Burmese “Penis Poet” freed but disappointed with “old days” verdict

YANGON: -- A young poet became one of the first political activists sentenced since Nobel laureate Aung Sa Suu Kyi took power in April after a court in Burma sentenced him to six months imprisonment on Tuesday for defaming former President Thien Sein, reported the Irrawaddy on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919991-burmese-penis-poet-freed-but-disappointed-with-old-days-verdict/

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15,000 tonnes of food are wasted daily in Malaysia



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysians are wasting about 15,000 tonnes of food daily, including 3,000 tonnes that is still fit for consumption, reported the New Straits Times of Malaysia on Tuesday quoting Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Nogeh Gumbek.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919993-15000-tonnes-of-food-are-wasted-daily-in-malaysia/

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Motorists stranded as deluge causes bridge collapse in Krabi
Phuket Gazette


A road across Khlong Pak Lao in Krabi, swollen after heavy rain, caused the Marui-Ao Luek road to collapse on Tuesday. Photo: Pornthip Paklao, Ao Luek Municipality.

KRABI: Torrential rain has swelled rivers in Krabi, causing a road bridge to collapse, leaving motorists and pedestrians stranded in Marui District.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919996-motorists-stranded-as-deluge-causes-bridge-collapse-in-krabi/

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Debate rages as girl needs 100 stitches after savage dog attack in Bangkok estate


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BANGKOK: -- Irresponsible dog owners have come under the spotlight after a dog attack on a 14 year Bangkok girl left her needing 100 stitches to her face.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919999-debate-rages-as-girl-needs-100-stitches-after-savage-dog-attack-in-bangkok-estate/

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Foreign juice vendors inspected in Chinatown swoop


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BANGKOK: -- A large entourage of public officials swooped on juice vendors selling drinks in Yaowarat Tuesday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920018-foreign-juice-vendors-inspected-in-bangkok-swoop/

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EU acknowledges Thailand's efforts to solve IUU fishing

BANGKOK, 25 May 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan expressed his belief that the European Union is aware of the government’s determination to solve illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920019-eu-acknowledges-thailands-efforts-to-solve-iuu-fishing/

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Finance now looks to “Pico Finance” to help the poor out of heavy debts from loan sharks



BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry is now looking into ways to help poor people out of their debts from loan sharks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920020-finance-now-looks-to-pico-finance-to-help-the-poor-out-of-heavy-debts-from-loan-sharks/

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Phuket storm damages homes, downs trees and pylons
Darawan Naknakhon


Large areas across Phuket suffered power outages as the storm felled power lines. Photo: DDPM

PHUKET: -- At least seven homes were damaged by storm winds and rain that levelled trees and power-line pylons in different areas across Phuket yesterday (May 24).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920021-phuket-storm-damages-homes-downs-trees-and-pylons/