Two Provinces Still Under Zika Virus Watch: Govt
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Aedes albopictus as seen in a January 2015 file photo. Also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, it is found in Thailand. Photo: microbiologybytes / Flickr

BANGKOK — Despite “one or two” patients currently infected with Zika virus in northeastern Thailand, authorities said on Monday the disease is under control.

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Economic Confident Index remains good overall

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand has revealed that only business operators in the North, Central Plains and South of Thailand remain confident in the economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921551-economic-confident-index-remains-good-overall/

600 policemen on standby to support DSI’s action on defiant abbot



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police has put a force of 600 police on standby to support the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in enforcing the court's warrant for the arrest of Phra Dhammachayo, abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, if he still remains defiant of the order to turn himself in to face charges.

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Phra Buddha Isara wants Dhammachayo to be stripped of his monastic rank



BANGKOK: -- Activist monk Phra Buddha Isara lodged a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation this morning (Tuesday) demanding legal action to be taken against red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan for allegedly insulting DSI officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921561-phra-buddha-isara-wants-dhammachayo-to-be-stripped-of-his-monastic-rank/

NRSA discusses ways to further push reforms

BANGKOK, 31 May 2016 (NNT) – The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has discussed ways to make the national reform effort more efficient, affirming the need for it, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and Cabinet to work in a unified manner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921563-nrsa-discusses-ways-to-further-push-reforms/

Land Transport Department to get tough with school buses

The Land Transport Department has meted out additional safety measures to be applied to school buses and vans after two school children accidentally fell from their school vans in Chiang Rai and Tak provinces within a week.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921621-land-transport-department-to-get-tough-with-school-buses/?p=10807140

Bottled OJ Contains Fecal Bacteria
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

Security officers arrest Vietnamese nationals on May 23 in Saraburi province for producing orange juice without a proper permit.

BANGKOK — Good news: Lab tests found orange juice confiscated from an illegal production ring last week was the real stuff after all, and not fake OJ as widely reported. The bad news? It contains bacteria commonly found in animal feces and therefore violates food safety laws.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921622-bottled-oj-contains-fecal-bacteria/

Parents Held Big Dreams for Children Lost in Fire. Now They Want Answers.
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

Families of the children killed earlier this month in a school dormitory fire perform funeral rites according to their beliefs Tuesday in Chiang Rai province.

CHIANG RAI — It was 5am when Winai Pisailert received a phone call from the hospital. A woman’s voice told him his daughter was seriously injured from the fire that broke out in the dormitory late night while the 11-year-old was sleeping.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921624-parents-held-big-dreams-for-children-lost-in-fire-now-they-want-answers/

Gas station attendants criminally responsible for customers who don’t hang up
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Gas station attendants will be held legally responsible for ensuring that drivers turn off their engines and put away their cell phones at the pump, officials from the Department of Energy Business (DOEB) confirmed Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921626-gas-station-attendants-criminally-responsible-for-customers-who-dont-hang-up/?p=10807218

Chiang Mai driver lands car in Phuket sea
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- A woman driving a car from Chiang Mai had a lucky escape from injury in Phuket when she missed a road ending at Bang Tao and ended up with her car stuck in the sand on the beach late last night (May 30).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921627-chiang-mai-driver-lands-car-in-phuket-sea/

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