EC supports UDD for wanting the referendum to be transparent



BANGKOK, 25 May 2016 (NNT) - The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has expressed its support for the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) for wanting to set up a watchdog unit during voting in the referendum on the draft charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920022-ec-supports-udd-for-wanting-the-referendum-to-be-transparent/

Italy, Netherlands and Sweden vie for Security Council seat
MICHAEL ASTOR, Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden all made their cases on Tuesday for why they should be elected to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations' most powerful body.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920023-italy-netherlands-and-sweden-vie-for-security-council-seat/

PM speaks out about deadly school fire - "don't wait for disasters before acting"

Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has expressed his deep regret for the Chiang Rai school fire than claimed 17 lives on Sunday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920027-pm-prayut-speaks-out-about-deadly-school-fire-dont-wait-for-disasters-before-acting/

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Tourist Bus Crashes. Driver Runs Away
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 11pm on the evening of Tuesday May 24 a minibus carrying eight Russian tourists crashed, whilst heading into Pattaya on Route 36, outside the Bira Racing Circuit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919978-eight-russian-tourists-injured-in-pattaya-van-smash-driver-flees-scene/#entry10784595

Who left newborn baby in the toilets in Rayong?


Image: Thairath

RAYONG: -- Police are on the hunt for a mother who left her newborn baby girl in public toilets at a Rayong clothes market.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920042-who-left-newborn-baby-in-the-toilets-in-rayong/

Pedophile Pimp Arrested in South Pattaya Sting Operation
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 9pm on the evening of Tuesday May 24 Pattaya police announced the arrest of a thirty-three year old Thai man known at Mr Yosapol, sometimes known as James Surawichai, who was in possession of 0.8g of Ice Crystal and a bag of condoms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920043-pedophile-pimp-arrested-in-south-pattaya-sting-operation/

Protests turn violent outside Trump rally in New Mexico
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press
RUSSELL CONTRERAS, Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Protests outside a Donald Trump rally in New Mexico turned violent Tuesday night as demonstrators threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police officers, overturned trash cans and knocked down barricades.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920044-protests-turn-violent-outside-trump-rally-in-new-mexico/

First Thai woman conquerer of Mount Everest recalls her inspiration



BANGKOK: -- The first Thai woman to conquer Mount Everest, Ms Napassaporn Chumnarnsit, said the success was inspired by her determination to have the picture of the King and the Thai national flag on the mountain summit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920045-first-thai-woman-conquerer-of-mount-everest-recalls-her-inspiration/

Korean Investors Show Interest in Thailand's IT industry
from The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

BANGKOK, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Potential Korean investors are showing strong interest in Thailand's IT industry in response to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak's visit to South Korea in March.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920046-korean-investors-show-interest-in-thailands-it-industry/

Free meth! Man finds giant load of drugs in forest, recruits poor friends as dealers
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Sanook

BANGKOK: -- An Ayutthaya man was arrested yesterday after he stumbled upon a large quantity of drugs hidden in the forest and gave them away to his friends to sell, according to police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920048-free-meth-man-finds-giant-load-of-drugs-in-forest-recruits-poor-friends-as-dealers/

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan official: Suicide bomber hits vehicle carrying court employees in Kabul, killing 10.

Chiang Mai: Japanese pedophile arrested after being caught in bed with two boys

Image: Thairath

CHIANG MAI:-- A Japanese man has been arrested in Chiang Mai after he was found in bed with two young boys.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920057-chiang-mai-japanese-pedophile-arrested-after-being-caught-in-bed-with-two-boys/

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Fake OJ Prompts Nationwide Crackdown, Social Media Panic
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Officers from the Interior Ministry raid foreign juice sellers Tuesday evening on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Sold on nearly every street for about 20 baht, plastic bottles of orange juice are as ubiquitous as coffee and muu ping.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920018-foreign-juice-vendors-inspected-in-bangkok-swoop/#entry10785041

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Police Tight-Lipped About Cause of Fire That Killed Schoolgirls
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Officials at Pitakkiet Witthaya school Monday morning

CHIANG RAI — Police today were reticent to discuss the ongoing investigation into the cause of a deadly fire which killed at least 17 girls at a school dormitory in the early hours of Monday in Wiang Pa Pao district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920066-police-tight-lipped-about-cause-of-fire-that-killed-schoolgirls/

Arrest warrant out for redshirt leader Kwanchai Praipana



UDON THANI: -- The Udon Thani Provincial Court today issued warrant for the arrest of a former active redshirt core leader Kwanchai Praipana after he did not show up to hear the final ruling in the case which he was accused of leading a group of redshirt protesters to assault yellow shirt demonstrators at a rally in Udon Thani province in 2011.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920067-arrest-warrant-out-for-redshirt-leader-kwanchai-praipana/

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli official: Deal reached to expand government, Lieberman to become defense minister.

Scotland now a 'nation of home drinkers'

EDINBURGH: -- Adults in Scotland have increased their consumption of alcohol for the second year in a row, according to a report.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920073-uk-scotland-now-a-nation-of-home-drinkers/

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Phuket teacher escapes injury from high-speed crash
Eakkapop Thongtub


The driver of the black Honda, 26-year-old Narongrit Nontanit, suffered injuries to his right leg and chest in the collision. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- An American teacher from Headstart International School, Phuket escaped injury this morning (May 25) when a car driven by a 26-year-old man ploughed into her vehicle at speed while she was turning to enter the school.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920088-phuket-teacher-escapes-injury-from-high-speed-crash/

Man Wins Desperate Struggle to Free Penis From Toilet Python
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Photo: Karunakar Rayker / Flickr

CHACHOENGSAO — It was less than a good morning for Atthaporn Boonmakchuay today. Not after a python slithered out of his squat toilet, bit his penis and refused to let go.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920090-man-wins-desperate-struggle-to-free-penis-from-toilet-python/

BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Merkel says Cabinet has agreed on package of measures that are 'milestone' in integrating migrants.

Japanese Man Accused of Abusing ‘At Least 10 Boys’

By Teeranai Charuvastra

Staff Reporter

Teruaki Matsubara, 49, was arrested Wednesday morning in Chiang Mai province on suspicion of being a serial child molester.

CHIANG MAI — A Japanese tourist was arrested this morning in Chiang Mai province on allegations he sexually abused boys as young as 9.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920057-chiang-mai-japanese-pedophile-arrested-after-being-caught-in-bed-with-two-boys/page-2#entry10785694

Wanted farang fraudsters arrested in Pattaya and Udon Thani

Image: Tnamcot

BANGKOK:-- Two transnational crime suspects have been arrested in separate raids in Pattaya and Udon Thani.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920108-wanted-farang-fraudsters-arrested-in-pattaya-and-udon-thani/

Red Bull Heir Fails to Appear, Again. Given Another Chance, Again.

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen

Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — A deadline passed at 4pm today for Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya to meet with prosecutors four years after he killed a Thonglor cop, but the 31-year-old fugitive will be given yet another chance before a warrant is sought for his arrest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920141-red-bull-heir-fails-to-appear-again-given-another-chance-again/

12 billion baht expansion of Chiang Mai airport approved

BANGKOK:-- Plans to expand Chiang Mai airport have been approved by the Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) board.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920145-12-billion-baht-expansion-of-chiang-mai-airport-approved/

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