Thailand Live Thursday 2 June 2016

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Khon Kaen man caught in Roi-Et hotel with 8 million baht worth of Ya Ba

Image: Thairath

ROI-ET: -- The Roi-Et governor and police top brass announced the arrest of a Khon Kaen man Wednesday who had been caught in a local hotel with more than 40,000 Ya Ba worth 8 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922021-khon-kaen-man-caught-in-roi-et-hotel-with-8-million-baht-worth-of-ya-ba/

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Supreme Court sentences Jatuporn six months in prison on defamation charge



BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court today upheld the ruling of the Criminal Court to sentence redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan to six months in prison and a fine of 50,000 baht for defaming the former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on January 13, 2009.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922023-supreme-court-sentences-jatuporn-six-months-in-prison-on-defamation-charge/

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Drought impact less severe than last year

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has reported that the impact of the dry season has been less severe than previous expected, thanks to the government’s preparedness.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922025-drought-impact-less-severe-than-last-year/

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Education Min considers Sec 44 for solving higher education problems

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) - The Education Minister has admitted that he has considered requesting the use of Section 44 to solve the endemic issues surrounding higher education.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922028-thai-education-min-considers-sec-44-for-solving-higher-education-problems/

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Ombudsman investigates Bangyai-Kanchanaburi motorway project

NAKHON PATHOM, 2 June 2016 (NNT) - The Office of the Ombudsman has sent a fact-finding team to Nakhon Pathom province in response to complaints about the questionable management of the Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi motorway project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922029-ombudsman-investigates-bangyai-kanchanaburi-motorway-project/

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Lion, More Wildlife Discovered Inside ‘Tiger Temple’
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


A tiger on Tuesday being transfer from the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi’s Sai Yok district to a wildlife breeding research station in Ratchaburi province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921769-horrible-discovery-in-tiger-temple-dozens-of-dead-tiger-kittens/page-10?p=10813572#entry10813572

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Vandals damage clown fish sculpture in Krabi
Phuket Gazette


Mr Keeratisak threatened future perpetrators with legal action. Photo: Phuket PR

KRABI: -- A clown fish sculpture was damaged by unknown vandals yesterday, leading to a disappointed Facebook post by Krabi City Mayor Keeratisak Phukaoluan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922031-vandals-damage-clown-fish-sculpture-in-krabi/

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Forbes Asia’s release of Thailand’s 50 richest families



BANGKOK: -- Forbes Thailand today released the country's 50 richest families in its Forbes Asia's June 2016 issue with the Chearavanonts being on the top having a combined net worth of US$ 18.5 billion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921899-thailands-50-richest-2016-growth-pangs-spur-tycoons-to-go-on-a-buying-binge/#entry10813608

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Deceased Beggar Found to Have 1.5 Million Baht in Bank
by CityNews



CityNews – A beggar who passed away while in the Wat Wat Krok Krak temple in Samutsakorn was found to have over 1.5 million baht in a bank account, and authorities are trying to find relatives of the deceased to give the money to in inheritance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922032-deceased-beggar-found-to-have-15-million-baht-in-bank/

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Rain-making unit shifts to Tak from Phitsanuloke to add more water into Bhumibol dam



BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives has decided to move the rain-making unit from the base in Phitsanuloke province to Tak province after it was discovered that the water level in the Bhumibol dam is very low despite the onset of the rainy season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922049-rain-making-unit-shifts-to-tak-from-phitsanuloke-to-add-more-water-into-bhumibol-dam/

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Thaivisa Video News 2 June



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Bus explosion kills 8 Vietnamese in Laos

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A local official says an explosion on a bus in southern Laos near Vietnamese border has killed eight people and injured three others.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922058-bus-explosion-kills-8-vietnamese-in-laos/

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GIZ selects Thailand to serve as SEA hub

BANGKOK, 2 June 2016 (NNT) – A German international development organization has selected Thailand to serve as a center for the support of environmentally and socially responsible developments in the Southeast Asian region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922075-giz-selects-thailand-to-serve-as-sea-hub/

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Trumped: PGA Tour event at Doral headed for Mexico City
DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump is losing business to Mexico — a prestigious golf tournament at his resort at Doral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922082-trumped-pga-tour-event-at-doral-headed-for-mexico-city/

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Warrants out for suspects who killed man at Phuket karaoke

The man was murdered at the Panan Karaoke in Moo 4 Thepkassattri on May 20. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Phuket Provincial Court has issued arrest warrants for suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a man stabbed to death at a karaoke bar in Baan Don, Thalang last month.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922117-warrants-out-for-suspects-who-killed-man-at-phuket-karaoke/

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DSI deputy chief inspects Naka Noi off Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Deputy Director-General Pol Lt Col Pong-In Intarakhao today (June 2) led his team of investigators to Naka Noi Island, off Phuket’s east coast, to inspect land plots central to the ongoing dispute between Phukhaohokluk (Six Mountains) Co Ltd and famous Thai actor Puri Hiranprueck.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922118-dsi-deputy-chief-inspects-naka-noi-off-phuket/

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Record rainfall triggers devastating floods in France

FRANCE -- After four days of almost non-stop rain, floods in central and northern France have claimed their first victim. An 88-year-old woman was found drowned in Souppes sur Loing east of Paris.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922120-record-rainfall-triggers-devastating-floods-in-france/?p=10814728

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EgyptAir’s A320 made 3 emergency landings preceding MS804 crash – French media

FRANCE -- The Airbus 320, which is the focus of an intensive search after it crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last month, is said to have been forced to turn around and make emergency landings at least three times during the 24-hours preceding the crash.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922122-egyptairs-a320-made-3-emergency-landings-preceding-ms804-crash-french-media/?p=10814749

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Syria: Pressure grows for air drops of humanitarian aid to besieged areas

SYRIA -- The first humanitarian aid convoy in four years has entered the rebel-held Syrian town of Darayya near Damascus, besieged by government forces.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922123-syria-pressure-grows-for-air-drops-of-humanitarian-aid-to-besieged-areas/?p=10814776

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Two dead, two seriously injured in rain-drenched Krabi crash
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Two people were killed and another two were seriously injured in a mid-morning car crash in Krabi.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922124-two-dead-two-seriously-injured-in-rain-drenched-krabi-crash/

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Third time unlucky for store stick-up man
Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- Police caught a convenience store robber yesterday after his third armed hold up in Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922125-third-time-unlucky-for-store-stick-up-man/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 3 June 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/922164-thailand-live-friday-3-june-2016/