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Drunk driver who killed motorcyclist has trouble with his memory


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- A drunk driver who slammed into a motorcyclist in a Bangkok tunnel told police that the bike lost control and there was nothing he could do to avoid him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921883-drunk-driver-who-killed-motorcyclist-has-trouble-with-his-memory/

Can a 70 year old marry a 17 year old? Famous lawyer gives his verdict on Facebook


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- Following the news earlier this week that an ex cop had married a girl of 17 many Thais posed the question of the legality of the marriage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921884-can-a-70-year-old-marry-a-17-year-old-famous-lawyer-gives-his-verdict-on-facebook/

Eight Chinese wedding photographers arrested at Phuket temple

The eight Chonese wedding photographers were charged with working illegally in Thailand. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- Eight Chinese men were arrested for working illegally at Wat Chalong yesterday after they were caught shooting pre-wedding photos for a Chinese couple.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921820-eight-chinese-wedding-photographers-arrested-at-phuket-temple/

Summary conditions of HM the King in May



BANGKOK: -- A team of doctors responsible for treating His Majesty the King at Siriraj hospital gave a summary of his medical conditions from May 1-31.

A statement of the Bureau of the Royal Household released Wednesday said that during early May, HM the King had an inflammation of the knee joint but the condition improved a few days afterward following anti-biotic treatment.

On May 11, the King had fever and lingering coughs and the doctors administered antibiotics to treat a respiratory infection and later stopped applying antibiotics after his condition improved. The medical team continued to give the King oxygen and treatment to move excess saliva and phlegm.

On May 20, the medical team noticed an unusual movement of the King’s facial muscles and an X-ray showed excess fluid in the brain. They applied a drainage tube in his abdomen to drain excess fluid from the spine.

But throughout the month of May, the King suffered from stomach ache periodically causing him unable to eat enough food. The doctor’s team provided food for the King through intravenous tube.

Examination of the heart showed that the relaxation of heart muscles was unusual and antibiotic treatment was applied and doctors would follow up his condition.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/165673


-- Thai PBS 2016-06-02

Thais drink 4-7 times less milk than their neighbours and the rest of the world



BANGKOK: -- Thai people drink an average of 14 litres of milk a year which are 4-7 times less than milk consumption rate in other countries in the Asean region and the world making them shorter than the other people elsewhere, according to the study of the Health Department.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921885-thais-drink-4-7-times-less-milk-than-their-neighbours-and-the-rest-of-the-world/

Medical Council to meet Thursday to consider Dhammakaya’s request for specialists



BANGKOK: -- The Medical Council will call a special meeting on Thursday to consider a request of Phra Dhammachayo’s personal physician for specialists to be sent to the temple to examine the conditions of the embattled abbot.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921886-medical-council-to-meet-thursday-to-consider-dhammakayas-request-for-specialists/

Kosit Panpiamrat dies of cancer at the age of 73



BANGKOK: -- Former deputy prime minister and Bangkok Bank chairman Kosit Panpiamrat died of cancer at Chulalongkorn hospital today. He was 73.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921887-kosit-panpiamrat-dies-of-cancer-at-the-age-of-73/

Popular islands in Trang closed to all visitors for 4 months



TRANG: -- Several popular tourist destinations in Haad Chao Mai national park in Trang province have been closed to all visitors for four months from June 1 to September 30.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921888-popular-islands-in-trang-closed-to-all-visitors-for-4-months/

Four sentenced to jail for B15bn ‘theft’ of Phuket park land
Suthicha Sirirat


The high-powered panel of crime fighters announced the sentences handed down today (June 1). Photo: Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced four Thai nationals to eight to 14 years in jail for their part in obtaining illegal titles to possess protected state land in Phuket with an estimated value of B15 billion, leading officials announced June 1.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921889-four-sentenced-to-jail-for-b15bn-theft-of-phuket-park-land/

Bombing Suspects’ Interpreter Says Cops Plant Drugs on Him
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Security officers escort Mohammad Bilal and Yusufu Mieraili to the martial court in Bangkok, Nov. 12, 2015

BANGKOK — An interpreter for the two men on trial for last year's deadly bombing in Bangkok denied he was carrying drugs when police arrested him Wednesday after he testified in their trial.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921890-bangkok-bombing-suspects-interpreter-says-cops-plant-drugs-on-him/

Chiang Rai set to compensate victims of school blaze

CHIANG RAI, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – Local authorities in Chiang Rai province have resolved to present families of students killed in a recent school fire accident with compensation money of 750,000 baht each.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921891-chiang-rai-set-to-compensate-victims-of-school-blaze/

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Bombing Suspect Interpreter Arrested After Telling Court ‘I Worry About My Life’
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


A powerful blast left a scene of devastation August 17 at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine, killing 20 people and injuring nearly 100.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921890-bangkok-bombing-suspects-interpreter-says-cops-plant-drugs-on-him/#entry10811923

1st Thai Mount Everest woman summiter meets PM

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – “Dr. Im,” the first Thai woman who reached the summit of Mount Everest met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday. The PM confirmed the government will try the best to support Thai athletes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921892-1st-thai-mount-everest-woman-summiter-meets-pm-prayut/

Finance ministry urges private sector to invest more

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has forecast that Thai people will earn 40,000 baht a month each in the next 17 years while encouraging the private sector to invest more within this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921893-thai-finance-ministry-urges-private-sector-to-invest-more/

Thai trade and business development centers hit success in eight ASEAN countries: Commerce minister

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – Commerce Minister Abhiradee Tantraporn disclosed that nine Thai trade and business development centers have been open and well received since the last three years in eight ASEAN countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921894-thai-trade-business-development-centers-hit-success-in-8-asean-countries-commerce-min/

Cabinet approves 217 million baht budget to help drought-affected farmers in 21 provinces

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said that the cabinet has approved 217 million baht in funding to help drought-affected farmers in 21 provinces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921895-cabinet-approves-217-million-baht-budget-to-help-drought-affected-farmers-in-21-provinces/

MPI for April 2016 up 1.54% YoY

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has indicated that the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) edged up by 1.54 percent in April, thanks to growth in the country’s main industries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921896-mpi-for-april-2016-up-154-yoy/

New Blue Flag Fair launched on success of discount program



BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – A new Blue Flag Fair has been kicked off by the Ministry of Commerce, building on the success of its “Noo Nit… Taste Tour”, which garnered the participation of 10,000 food sellers from across the nation in a discount program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921897-new-blue-flag-fair-launched-on-success-of-discount-program/

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Convicted Murder-Rapist Stabs Nurse And Steals Her Belongings Before Fleeing
by CityNews



CityNews – A convicted murder-rapist has been arrested in Uttardit on suspicion of murdering an assistant nurse in Lamphun, stealing her things and fleeing the scene.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921711-hunt-on-for-murderer-of-lamphun-hospital-worker/#entry10811966

Starting today, officials will run a background check on new taxi drivers
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Matthew Klein

BANGKOK: -- Starting today, it won’t be as easy-breezy to become a taxi driver. Officials have increased requirements for those who want to obtain a public transportation license, including running a background check on them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921898-starting-today-officials-will-run-a-background-check-on-new-taxi-drivers/

Thailand's 50 Richest 2016: Growth Pangs Spur Tycoons To Go On A Buying Binge
Naazneen Karmali , FORBES STAFF

BANGKOK: -- With soaring household debt and an economy crawling along at 2.8% in 2015, Thailand has become a nation of reluctant shoppers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921899-thailands-50-richest-2016-growth-pangs-spur-tycoons-to-go-on-a-buying-binge/

Thailand Tipping Toward TPP
Steve Herman

BANGKOK—Thailand's military-led cabinet could formally agree as soon as next week to pursue Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) membership after clear signals from cabinet members in favor of joining history's most expansive trade agreement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921900-thailand-tipping-toward-tpp/

Thailand’s PM Tells Reporters “I Won’t Leave, Despite How Much You Hate Me”

BANGKOK – Thailand’s junta leader Gen. Prayut Chan-O-Cha swatted away his critics Wednesday vowing to remain in power “despite how much you hate me”, as political tensions simmer ahead of a referendum the military says will pave the way for elections.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921901-thailands-pm-tells-reporters-i-wont-leave-despite-how-much-you-hate-me/

Severe flooding hits parts of Bavaria, Germany



MUNICH: -- A state of emergency was in force in parts of the southern German region of Bavaria on Wednesday night (June 1) after heavy floods caused power outages and chaos.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921904-severe-flooding-hits-parts-of-bavaria-germany/

Mogadishu hotel attack: 15 dead, al-Shabaab claim assault



MOGADISHU: -- Smoke rises from a hotel in Mogadishu after a car bomber rammed the gates and gunmen stormed the building in the Somali capital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921905-mogadishu-hotel-attack-15-dead-al-shabaab-claim-assault/

Situation contained at UCLA, 2 dead police confirm, investigating possible murder-suicide



LOS ANGELES: -- The situation at the University of California in Los Angeles is now contained after reports of a shooting. Police sources have confirmed two men have died, it is possible the gunman may be one of the dead. A gun was found at the scene.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921906-situation-contained-at-ucla-2-dead-us-police-confirm-investigating-possible-murder-suicide/

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World’s longest and deepest train tunnel opens in Switzerland



GENEVA: -- The world’s longest and deepest train tunnel has opened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921802-swiss-inaugurate-12-billion-rail-tunnel-worlds-longest/#entry10812064

Signals picked up in Mediterranean could be doomed MS804’s black box



CAIRO: -- A French naval search vessel has picked up signals that could be emanating from one of EqyptAir flight MS804’s black boxes, according to an Egyptian investigation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921907-signals-picked-up-in-mediterranean-could-be-doomed-ms804s-black-box/

New Brexit polls suggest shift in favour of leaving the EU



LONDON: -- Two new polls show that Britons may vote in favour of leaving the European Union in the countries fast approaching referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921908-new-brexit-polls-suggest-shift-in-favour-of-leaving-the-eu/