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An elderly man arrested for killing a dog for its meat

A 60-year old man who was seen in the social media of dragging the carcass of a dog with a rope tied to its neck through a road in Ubon Ratchathanis Phibul Mangsaharn district has been apprehended by police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921361-an-elderly-man-arrested-for-killing-a-dog-for-its-meat/?p=10803663

PM says not the right time yet for parties to hold meetings



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said today (Monday) that it is not the right time yet for political parties to hold meetings or to stage other political activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921399-pm-prayut-says-not-the-right-time-yet-for-parties-to-hold-meetings/

General bidding format for petroleum concession sites approved



BANGKOK: -- The National Energy Policy Council has agreed on the general bidding format for the petroleum concession sites which are due to expire during 2017-2018 to dispel allegation of lack of transparency, said Energy Minister General Anantaporn Kanchanarat on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921400-general-bidding-format-for-petroleum-concession-sites-approved/

Meechai says it is alright for CDC to talk about the merits of draft charter to public



BANGKOK: -- Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan has defended the role of his colleagues in educating members of the public about the merits of the draft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921402-meechai-says-it-is-alright-for-cdc-to-talk-about-the-merits-of-draft-charter-to-public/

PM says government will not put pressure on authorities to speed up the Dhammachayo’s case



BANGKOK: -- The government will not put pressure on authorities concerned to speed up the case against the embattled abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921403-pm-says-govt-will-not-put-pressure-on-authorities-to-speed-up-the-dhammachayos-case/

Central bank prints 70-baht banknotes to celebrate King’s 70th anniversary of accession to the throne



BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand has printed 20 million banknotes of 70-baht denomination to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.

Central Bank governor Veerathai Santipraphob said that the new banknotes would be allocated to commercial banks for distribution to members of the public who are interested to exchange them for keeping.

He believes that 20 million notes are sufficient to meet demand and there will be no additional printing.

The banknotes will be available to the public as of June 9 at all commercial banks and state-owned banks such as Government Savings Bank, Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Islamic Bank and Government Housing Bank.

Each banknote, to be contained in an envelope, can be exchanged at 100 baht each.

The governor said that the price difference, altogether 600 million baht for the 20 million banknotes, will be donated to HM the King.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/165338


-- Thai PBS 2016-05-31

Diesel price goes up 40 satang/litre today



BANGKOK: -- PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum announced the increase of oil price of diesel by 40 satang per litre effective as of 5 am Tuesday.

The price of diesel will be 25.09 baht/letre.

Other oil price remain unchanged. The price are as follow; benzene 95, 32.56 baht/litre; gasohol 95, 25.60 baht/litre; gasohol 91, 25.18 baht/litre; E20, 23.04 baht/litre; E85, 18.89 baht/litre.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/165373

-- Thai PBS 2016-05-31

Two Years On, Bank Accounts of Two Critics Still Frozen
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer


Soldiers arrest Chaturon Chaisang on May 28, 2014, when he showed up at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand in Bangkok. He previously refused to report to the junta’s summon for detention.

BANGKOK —When news got out that the junta will lift the ban on overseas travels against its critics on Wednesday, some friends of former minister Chaturon Chaisang congratulated him, only to be rebuffed by Chaturon saying that his diplomatic and civilian passports are still revoked by the junta.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921404-two-years-on-bank-accounts-of-two-critics-still-frozen/

Pagoda Dress Banned, Guess What is the New Mrs.Thailand National Costume
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Kanthicha ‘Yui’ Chimsiri presents her ‘Golden Pagoda’ costume for Mrs. Universe 2016 on May 17 in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Unlike last year’s tuk-tuk dress worn at the Miss Universe contest, the groundbreaking Golden Pagoda gown will not grace the international stage at the Mrs. Universe pagaent as Thailand’s national costume.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921405-pagoda-dress-banned-guess-what-is-the-new-mrsthailand-national-costume/

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Officers Enter Tiger Temple to Begin Removing Tigers
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


First tiger is loaded onto official's truck this afternoon at Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province. Photo: Edwin Wiek / Twitter

KANCHANABURI — After years of pushing back, the controversial Tiger Temple today said it is finally willing to give up all remaining 137 tigers it has kept illegally for commercial operations, according to a legal representative.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921241-another-showdown-as-tiger-temple-blocks-1000-wildlife-officers/page-3#entry10804566

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale returns to be greater than ever

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT)– The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) much anticipated annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale (ATGS) campaign is coming back for the 18th consecutive year from June 15 until August 15, 2016, in cities nationwide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921406-amazing-thailand-grand-sale-returns-to-be-greater-than-ever/

BOT to keep baht from fluctuating too much

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) - Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Wirathai Santipraphop said the baht has depreciated since the US dollar sharply rose under the United States Federal Reserve's policy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921407-bot-to-keep-baht-from-fluctuating-too-much/

Committee approves measures for national health security

NONTHABURI, 31 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Executive Committee on Preparation, Prevention and Solution of Newly Emerging Diseases has approved three measures to develop Thailand's health security through cooperation from the private and public sectors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921408-committee-approves-measures-for-national-health-security/

PM to address regional security at Shangri-La Dialogue



BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister is set to attend and address regional security issues at the Shangri-La Dialogue to be held in Singapore, with the government seeking to enhance the country’s energy security.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921409-pm-prayut-to-address-regional-security-at-shangri-la-dialogue-in-singapore/

Meeting held to prepare foster parents for adopting Thai children

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Children and Youth has convened with foreign foster families looking to adopt Thai children in order to ensure their readiness and compliance with the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921410-meeting-held-to-prepare-foster-parents-for-adopting-thai-children/

Office of Basic Education Commission sets up Rescue Teams to handle disasters at schools

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) - Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) advisor Sanit Yaemkesorn said the OBEC has formed Rescue Teams to handle disasters at schools nationwide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921411-obec-sets-up-rescue-teams-to-handle-disasters-at-schools/

Science Museum to hold biotechnology exhibition



PATHUM THANI, 31 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Science Museum will be holding a world-class event on biotechnology, presenting the benefits of biotechnology in daily life in a comprehensive presentation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921412-science-museum-to-hold-biotechnology-exhibition/

Trees to be Relocated From New Reservoir Build
by CityNews



CityNews – Chiang Mai University has agreed to move the trees found at Tart Chompoo Creek and replant them at a new plantation while the land at Tart Chompoo Creek will be turned into a new reservoir.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921413-chiang-mai-trees-to-be-relocated-from-new-reservoir-build/

First look at the new MRT Purple Line (PHOTOS)
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: BKKTrains

BANGKOK: -- Website BKKTrains released photos of the new MRT Purple Line last night, which is scheduled to open on Mother’s Day (Aug. 12).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921414-first-look-at-the-new-mrt-purple-line/

UPDATE:

DPM Prawit no to Klong Thai project



BANGKOK: -- A proposal by a group of military officers in the National Reform Steering Assembly for the dredging of a canal linking the Andaman sea at Krabi with the Gulf at Songkhla has been shot down by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921308-dpm-believes-no-need-for-khlong-thai-yet/#entry10804613

Syria: civilian casualties rise as air strikes hit Aleppo



ALEPPO: -- Videos posted online reportedly show the aftermath of air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo. In them buildings are reduced to dust and dead and wounded people are pulled from the rubble.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921415-syria-civilian-casualties-rise-as-air-strikes-hit-aleppo/

Belgium facing more strike chaos
By Catherine Hardy



- General strike on Tuesday
- Brussels gridlocked on Monday
- Train services in Flanders unaffected

BRUSSELS: -- Belgium is heading for more strike chaos.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921416-belgium-facing-more-strike-chaos/

Big drugs bust on Koh Samui nets 230 kilos of Krathom leaves


Image: krobkruakao

SAMUI: -- Police announced the arrest of seven workers caught red handed packing drugs at a factory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921417-big-drugs-bust-on-koh-samui-nets-230-kilos-of-krathom-leaves/

Passenger smiling again as Thai Smile Airways coughs up compo


Image: Manager Online

BANGKOK: -- A passenger who last week was offered a new bag or a couple of thousand baht after her luggage was all but destroyed has now been given proper compensation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921418-passenger-smiling-again-as-thai-smile-airways-coughs-up-compo/

Student, 16, died because she was taking weight loss drugs, say friends


Image: Sanook

BANGKOK: -- A sixteen year old Mor 5 student in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi had a stroke as she bought food outside her school on Monday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921419-student-16-died-because-she-was-taking-weight-loss-drugs-say-friends/

Two youths wanted for murder of 16 year old cook in south Thailand


Image: Thairath

NAKORN SRI THAMMARAT: -- Police are hunting two youths for the stabbing murder of a 16 year old who was buying some cigarettes in a local convenience store in Nakorn Sri Thammarat on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921420-two-youths-wanted-for-murder-of-16-year-old-cook-in-south-thailand/

Here we go again - another kid falls to the tarmac from a school van



MAE SOT: -- Another clip of a young child falling from a school van was captured on a dash cam and posted online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921421-here-we-go-again-another-kid-falls-to-the-tarmac-from-a-school-van/

First a python - now this in a lady's loo!


Image: Daily News

SAMUT SONGKRAM: -- Following last week's attack on a man's privates by a three metre python in a toilet comes news of a new bathroom critter .

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921422-first-a-python-now-this-in-a-ladys-loo/

Ex Cop 70 to marry Thai girl 17 - I wasn't being insulting says Facebook poster


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- As pictures of a 70 year old ex cop getting engaged to a girl young enough to be his granddaughter went viral the poster of the story on Facebook was accused of being insulting.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921423-ex-cop-70-to-marry-thai-girl-17-i-wasnt-being-insulting-says-facebook-poster/