Thailand Live Monday 30 May 2016

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Attempted Murder, Suicide & Drug Mystery on Pratumnak Hill, Pattaya

Story by Albert Jack

PATTAYA:-- Reports are coming in that at 9.30am on the morning of Sunday May 29 Police and Sawangboriboon medics rushed to View Talay Condominium Phase 3, Soi 6, Pratumnak Hill after the body of forty-year-old Norwegian national Frode (only known name at this time) was lying dead at the foot of Tower B.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921101-breaking-news-attempted-murder-suicide-drug-mystery-on-pratumnak-hill-pattaya/

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Thailand speedboat capsize: Body of Jason Parnell found

SAMUI: -- Searches for the last victim of a speed boat accident in Koh Samui were called off Sunday after the victim’s body was found stuck in boulders and partially covered with a wooden planks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/920515-32-foreign-tourists-in-a-speedboat-accident-in-samui/page-6?p=10801019#entry10801019

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NCPO told to lift ban on political meetings



BANGKOK: -- A core member of the Pheu Thai party has suggested that the National Council for Peace and Order lifts the ban on meetings of political parties now that the junta has decided to lift overseas travel ban on blacklisted politicians and political activists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921136-ncpo-told-to-lift-ban-on-political-meetings/

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Dr Somkid urges private sector to invest more so they will be entitled to more tax deductibles



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak asked Investors to invest this year so that they will be entitled to twice the amount of tax deductible.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921137-somkid-urges-private-sector-to-invest-more-so-they-will-be-entitled-to-more-tax-deductibles/

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Nida Poll says most people still undecided whether to accept or reject draft constitution



BANGKOK: -- Most people have not yet decided whether to vote for or against the draft constitution and whether to accept or reject the proposal that senators are entitled to select the prime minister during the five-ear transition period, according to Nida Poll.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921138-nida-poll-says-most-people-still-undecided-whether-to-accept-or-reject-draft-constitution/

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Public warned to take precaution against pink eye disease during rainy season



BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Public Health has warned members of the public to take precautions against pink eye disease or conjunctivitis which is usually widespread during the rainy season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921139-public-warned-to-take-precaution-against-pink-eye-disease-during-rainy-season/

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NSTDA pushes forward project to support fruit and vegetable entrepreneurs

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) - Ms. Chanakarn Santayanont, the Senior Advisor of Industrial Technology Assistance Program (ITAP), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), said that Thailand’s major partners have now recognized the importance of product standards in import products such as fruits and vegetables.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921140-nstda-pushes-forward-project-to-support-fruit-and-vegetable-entrepreneurs/

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PTT suspends project for extending use of temporary land gas pipeline system

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) - PTT Public Company Limited has asked the contractor of the land gas pipeline system to suspend work after a fire broke out.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921141-ptt-suspends-project-for-extending-use-of-temporary-land-gas-pipeline-system/

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Employment Department bars labor contractor companies from importing migrant workers

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Employment will be prohibiting the business operations of some labor contractors operating without a permit, in an effort to help prevent human trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921142-thai-employment-dept-bars-labor-contractor-companies-from-importing-migrant-workers/

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NLA vice president not worried about nationwide visit

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The first vice president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has no concerns about the upcoming nationwide trip to make known the additional question to be added in the referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921143-nla-vice-president-not-worried-about-nationwide-visit/

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CDC chief denies attempts to extend NCPO’s term

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The chairperson of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has brushed aside rumors that the additional question in the referendum will allow the extension of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s term in office.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921144-cdc-chief-denies-attempts-to-extend-ncpos-term/

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PM’s Office Minister believes criticism of draft charter won't lead to conflict

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Mr Suwapan Tanyuwattana, is confident that criticisms on the draft constitution will not lead to a social divide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921145-pms-office-minister-believes-criticism-of-draft-charter-wont-lead-to-conflict/

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Prachuap Khiri Khan to build new border crossing building at Singkhon



PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – Prachuap Khiri Khan Province is set to construct a border crossing building at Singkhon border with a budget of 240 million baht, to facilitate the expanding border trade and growing investment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921146-prachuap-khiri-khan-to-build-new-border-crossing-building-at-singkhon/

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Govt social enterprise company not allowing capitalist taking over local businesses

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The government’s public-government cooperation social enterprise company campaign is a mechanism to enhance economic growth, says a spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921147-govt-social-enterprise-company-not-allowing-capitalist-taking-over-local-businesses/

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Drought lingers in many northeastern provinces

BURIRAM, 30 May 2016 (NNT) - The provincial irrigation department in Buriram province advises the local farmers to postpone their rice cultivation for one more month due to low levels of water in reservoirs. In Kamphaeng Phet, farmers’ water sources are still dried up, damaging many crops.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921148-drought-lingers-in-many-isaan-provinces/

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Government urges private sector to help move economy forward

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) - The government is calling on the private sector to help the country’s economy progress.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921149-thai-govt-urges-private-sector-to-help-move-economy-forward/

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Industry Min launches project to enhance potential of Thai SMEs



BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Industry has initiated a project entitled “SMEs Spring Up”, hoping to increase the potential of Thai businesses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921150-thai-industry-min-launches-project-to-enhance-potential-of-thai-smes/

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Gang Of Motorcycle Thieves Busted by Pattaya Police

Story by Vanessa Saenngarm

PATTAYA: -- At 1 am on Friday 27 May, Police Major General Amphol Buarubporn, Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police, Police Colonel Trairong Pewpan, Deputy Commander, Police Colonel Chonpat Nawalak, Banglamung Superintendent, Police Lt. Colonel Tranpob Srathongyoo, Deputy Superintendent, along with their team, arrested 6 teenagers who were part of a motorcycle theft gang that they had been searching for.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921152-gang-of-motorcycle-thieves-busted-by-pattaya-police/

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Mystery Motorcycle Death on Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya.
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 9.30pm on the evening of Friday May 28 police from the Banglamung Station and Sawangboriboon Rescue Medics were alerted by reports of another fatal motorbike accident on the Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921153-mystery-motorcycle-death-on-sukhumvit-road-pattaya/

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Operation 'White Shark' to inspect, seize swathes of encroached mangroves, Phuket coastal plots
Darawan Naknakhon


Mr Sakda (second left) led today's inspections, at an undisclosed golf course and shrimp farm in Thalang.

PHUKET: -- Authorities today launched Operation “White Shark” in a collaborated effort to reclaim as much as 2,200 rai (352 hectares) of encroachment-suspect mangroves in Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921154-operation-white-shark-to-inspect-seize-swathes-of-encroached-mangroves-phuket-coastal-plots/

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Landslide brings down wall at Phuket post office
Eakkapop Thongtub



PHUKET: -- A 12-metre section of a wall at the new post office in Phuket’s Talad Yai subdistrict has collapsed as a result of the continuous deluge.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921156-landslide-brings-down-wall-at-phuket-post-office/

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More storms on the horizon as lightning strikes Europe



PARIS: -- More severe thunderstorms are expected across Europe a day after deadly lightning strikes hit several parts of the continent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921157-more-storms-on-the-horizon-as-lightning-strikes-europe/

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The fight for Europe’s soul is continuing say Merkel and Hollande
By Catherine Hardy



-- Merkel and Hollande mark centenary
-- 300 days, 300,000 dead
-- France emerged the victor
-- Joint commemorations seen as symbol of good relations between the two countries

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921158-the-fight-for-europes-soul-is-continuing-say-merkel-and-hollande/

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Ukraine nursing home fire kills 17



KIEV: -- In Ukraine, 17 people have been killed after a fire broke out at a nursing home for the elderly near Kiev.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921159-ukraine-nursing-home-fire-kills-17/

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700 may have perished in the Mediterranean last week – UNHCR
By Catherine Hardy



"We fear up to 700 people could have drowned in the last week"

ROME: -- 600 migrants have been brought safely ashore in the port of Reggio Calabria.by an Italian naval vessel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921160-700-may-have-perished-in-the-mediterranean-last-week-unhcr/

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Lufthansa prepares to suspend fights to Venezuela



FRANKFURT: -- German airline Lufthansa has said it plans to suspend flights to Venezuela next month due to the worsening economic situation in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921161-lufthansa-prepares-to-suspend-fights-to-venezuela/

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German MP suffers ‘cake attack’ over refugee stance



BERLIN: -- A German MP was hit in the face with a chocolate cake on Saturday, apparently in protest at her stance on refugees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921162-german-mp-suffers-cake-attack-over-refugee-stance/

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Syria's cease-fire strengthens al-Qaida branch
By SARAH EL DEEB and BASSEM MROUE

BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida's branch in Syria has recruited thousands of fighters, including teenagers, and taken territory from government forces in a successful offensive in the north, illustrating how the cease-fire put in place by Russia and the United States to weaken the militants has in many ways backfired.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921163-syrias-cease-fire-strengthens-al-qaida-branch/

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Trump's movement campaign likely to turn on the margins
By BILL BARROW and SERGIO BUSTOS

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump calls his presidential campaign a mass movement, but he must show he can coax enough support from voters who twice delivered the White House to Barack Obama.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921164-trumps-movement-campaign-likely-to-turn-on-the-margins/