British court gives 22 life sentences to pedophile

LONDON (AP) — A court in Britain has sentenced a former schoolteacher to 22 life sentences for child abuse after using his position teaching English in Malaysia to gain access to victims.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923088-british-court-gives-22-life-sentences-to-pedophile/

US gorilla killing: no charges to be brought against boy’s mother



CINCINNATI: -- No charges will be brought against the mother of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure in a US zoo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923089-us-gorilla-killing-no-charges-to-be-brought-against-boys-mother/

Louisville prepares for Muhammad Ali’s funeral



LOUISVILLE: -- Tributes cover the pavements of Louisville, in memory of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923090-louisville-prepares-for-muhammad-alis-funeral/

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France seeks more information on attacks suspect held in Ukraine



PARIS: -- The arrest in Ukraine of a Frenchman suspected of planning 15 attacks on French soil during Euro 2016 has revived fears over security during the tournament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923012-ukraine-arrests-french-man-for-plotting-attacks-on-euro-2016/#entry10829169

France steps up security ahead of Euro 2016



PARIS: -- With days to go to the Euro 2016 kick off France is armed and security measures have been stepped up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923091-france-steps-up-security-ahead-of-euro-2016/

We will respond to NATO Baltics activity, says Russia



"The decision to deploy the division here in the Southern Military District was taken due to the stepping up of the North Atlantic Alliance's (NATO) forces in close proximity to the borders of the Russian Federation."

LATVIA: -- A convoy of US military vehicles arrived in Latvia on Monday after starting a tactical march from Germany as part of a military exercise, reported Reuters news agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923093-we-will-respond-to-nato-baltics-activity-says-russia/

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Ali scripted funeral plans in exacting detail in 'The Book'
By BRUCE SCHREINER and CLAIRE GALOFARO

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali and his innermost circle started a document years ago that grew so thick they began calling it "The Book."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923090-louisville-prepares-for-muhammad-alis-funeral/#entry10829188

Advances on IS strongholds underlines US, Russia convergence
By ZEINA KARAM and PHILIP ISSA

BEIRUT (AP) — A two-pronged advance to capture key urban strongholds of the Islamic State group and its self-styled capital of Raqqa has underlined a quiet convergence of strategy between the U.S. and Russia to defeat the extremists, with Syria's Kurds emerging as the common link.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923094-advances-on-is-strongholds-underlines-us-russia-convergence/

Eight years later, Clinton ready to break one glass ceiling
By CATHERINE LUCEY and LISA LERER

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight years to the day after conceding she was unable to "shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling," Hillary Clinton is poised to embrace her place in history as she finally crashes through as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923095-eight-years-later-clinton-ready-to-break-one-glass-ceiling/

Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic Party nomination for US presidency, according to AP delegate count /BBC

President Obama preparing to endorse Hillary Clinton
KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is ready to make it official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923108-president-obama-preparing-to-endorse-hillary-clinton/

In sign of unity, Christians renovate Christ's tomb together
By DANIELA BERRETTA

JERUSALEM (AP) — A team of experts began a historic renovation on Monday at the spot where Christians believe Jesus was buried, overcoming longstanding religious rivalries to carry out the first repairs at the site in more than 200 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923114-in-sign-of-unity-christians-renovate-christs-tomb-together/

Suspect arrested after deadly attack on Jordan refugee camp



AMMAN: -- At least five people have been killed in an assault on a security office in the Baqaa refugee camp outside the Jordanian capital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923115-suspect-arrested-after-deadly-attack-on-jordan-refugee-camp/

Ukraine fans protest over France Euro 2016 visa denials



KIEV: -- Just days before the start of Euro 2016 a group of Ukrainian football fans have protested outside the French embassy in Kyiv complaining that supporters wanting to attend are not getting visas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923116-ukraine-fans-protest-over-france-euro-2016-visa-denials/

Jury returns death sentence for 'Grim Sleeper' serial killer
By AMANDA LEE MYERS and BRIAN MELLEY

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A serial killer known as the "Grim Sleeper" should be sentenced to death for murdering nine women and a teenage girl over more than two decades in South Los Angeles, a jury decided Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923117-jury-returns-death-sentence-for-grim-sleeper-serial-killer/

Suphan road declared a 'danger zone'

Image: Daily News

SUPHANBURI: -- A road in the Suphanburi countryside has been ordered closed after a section dropped two metres.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923119-suphan-road-declared-a-danger-zone/

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SRT to receive 13 air-conditioned train carriages on June 12



BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand will receive the first lot of 13 air-conditioned train carriages from China CNR Corporation Limited this coming Sunday, said SRT governor Wutthichart Kalayanamitr on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923082-new-faster-better-quality-trains-to-run-between-bangkok-and-the-provinces/#entry10829567

Lawmakers warn against Duterte’s order for civilians to kill drug dealers



MANILA: -- Two Philippine senators have warned that President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s remark asking civilians to help authorities arrest suspected drug dealers and shoot them if they resist can lead to a more dangerous problem such as a breakdown in law and order.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923121-lawmakers-warn-against-dutertes-order-for-civilians-to-kill-drug-dealers/

President Jokowi urges ministers to speed up national strategy projects



JAKARTA: -- More than half of Indonesia’s infrastructure projects remain stranded at the planning stage six months after the government issued a regulation aimed at fast-tracking the projects, The Jakarta Post reported on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923124-president-jokowi-urges-ministers-to-speed-up-national-strategy-projects/

Frankfurt’s Hahn airport gets Asian connection



"When it comes to freight, we expect good business from the transportation of food products to Asia"

FRANKFURT: -- A Chinese company is buying Hahn airport near Frankfurt in Germany.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923126-frankfurts-hahn-airport-gets-asian-connection/

SET up 5.42 points at opening /Bangkok Post

'Spiderman' the not-so-smart phone thief arrested


Image Daily News

BANGKOK: -- A thief who modelled himself on comic hero "Spiderman" has come crashing down to earth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923128-spiderman-the-not-so-smart-phone-thief-arrested/

Everest for the armchair explorer in 360°

Mount Everest’s Southern climbing route up to the ‘Roof of the World’ has been documented in 360°.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923132-everest-for-the-armchair-explorer-in-360/

People’s purchasing power is improving, says Saha Group Honorary Chairman



BANGKOK: -- Purchasing power of the people is now gradually improving following increasing government spendings on infrastructure projects and speedy disbursement of budgets by state agencies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923134-peoples-purchasing-power-is-improving-says-saha-group-honorary-chairman/

Russian man found hanged in Patong hotel room
Phuket Gazette


Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers took Mr Romankin's body to Patong Hospital for a post mortem examination. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating the death of a Russian man who was found hanged by the neck in a room at a Patong hotel yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923135-russian-man-found-hanged-in-patong-hotel-room/

18-Year Old Good Samaritan Hands In Two Laptops
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: - On June 6 eighteen-year old Aroonchai Poonpol, a laundry delivery rider, was waiting at the red lights on Second Road and Pattaya Klang when he noticed a black bag lying in the street.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923138-18-year-old-good-samaritan-hands-in-two-laptops/

Turns out Crocs aren’t just hideous, they’re also bad for your health
Ellen Scott for Metro.co.uk


Image source: Wikipedia

Long has the war against the humble Croc raged on. It didn’t matter how many celebrities dared to wear them in public. We cared not when we tried them on and found them surprisingly comfortable.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923141-turns-out-crocs-arent-just-hideous-theyre-also-bad-for-your-health/

Tourist Killed in Parasailing Accident in Pattaya Bay
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 1.30pm on the afternoon of June 4 a Sri Lankan tourist, thirty-seven year old Aloysius Nirmalarajan, was killed in a parasailing accident in Pattaya Bay.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923143-tourist-killed-in-parasailing-accident-in-pattaya-bay/

Pensioner Attacked in His Pattaya Home by Tomboy
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 10.30pm on the evening of June 6 the police and Sawangboriboon medics were called to a house in Soi Batman after reports that a seventy-six year old Swiss man had been attacked.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923144-swiss-pensioner-attacked-in-his-pattaya-home-by-tomboy/

Snakes alive - pythons and cobras invade!


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Large snakes continue to take refuge in homes and vehicles as the snake catchers warn of many more to come.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923146-snakes-alive-pythons-and-cobras-invade/