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Top Bangkok Massage Parlour raided - underage girls and foreign sex workers found


Image: Sanook

BANGKOK: -- Police, soldiers and public administration officials descended on Natalie Massage Parlour in Rachada Phisek Road Bangkok on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923328-top-bangkok-massage-parlour-raided-underage-girls-and-foreign-sex-workers-found/

AP NewsBreak: EU pressures Thailand on fish, labor reform
RAF CASERT, Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Thailand on Tuesday to take "swift and determined action" by next month to improve its fisheries and labor practices or face a serious economic threat of an EU ban on Thai seafood.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923290-ap-newsbreak-eu-pressures-thailand-on-fish-labor-reform/

Doctors satisfied with King’s condition after PCI treatment



BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King was administered with balloon angioplasty and stents together with rotablator to relieve the narrowing of coronary arteries by doctors at Siriraj hospital on June 5, according to the announcement of the Bureau of the Royal Household.

The result of the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure without the use of sedative was satisfactory but His Majesty the King is still kept under close observation by doctors.

The announcement said that doctors found changes in the EKG reading of the King’s heart and follow-up blood test showed a condition of blood shortage in the heart’s muscle.

Further tests showed narrowing of coronary arteries which required the administration of non-surgical PCI procedure on June 5.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/166412


-- Thai PBS 2016-06-08

UPDATE:

PM is not worried with Cambodia’s plan to list “Khon” dance in Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said Tuesday that he was not worried with Cambodia’s plan to register “Khon” mask dance in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list as Cambodia’s cultural heritage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923214-thai-cambodian-flame-war-erupts-over-traditional-dance-both-are-wrong/#entry10832848

Police have clues about the missing of rare tortoise from Bang Phra



CHONBURI: -- Police in Si Racha district of Chon Buri claimed they have some clues about the theft of several rare tortoise from Bang Phra’s water fowls breeding station three months ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923329-police-have-clues-about-the-missing-of-rare-tortoise-from-bang-phra/

Cabinet approves new land and buildings tax bill



BANGKOK: -- The cabinet on Tuesday approved a new land and buildings tax bill which will replace the Household Tax and Land Act B.E. 2475 and Community Development Tax Act B.E, 2508 as recommended by the Finance Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923330-thai-cabinet-approves-new-land-and-buildings-tax-bill/

Suspected tiger meat slaughterhouse found near Tiger Temple
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter


An officer and a tiger found Thursday afternoon at a house in Kanchanaburi city.

KANCHANABURI — A widening investigation into the Tiger Temple’s role in animal trafficking led officers today to their most alarming discovery yet – a home they believe was used as a tiger slaughterhouse.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923331-suspected-tiger-meat-slaughterhouse-found-near-tiger-temple/

Thailand, Belarus, Armenia eliminate mother-child HIV spread
MARGIE MASON, AP Medical Writer

GENEVA: -- Thailand has become the first country in Asia to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organization announced Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923332-thailand-belarus-armenia-eliminate-mother-child-hiv-spread/

10 Million Chinese to visit Thailand throughout 2016: TAT

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Srisuda Wannapinyosak said the number of Chinese visitors would likely reach 10 millions throughout 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923333-10-million-chinese-to-visit-thailand-throughout-2016-tat/

TAT to propose tourism safety plan

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to propose three solutions to enhance tourism safety, aiming to apply attraction rating systems referenced from China to alleviate the issue of overcrowding, according to the TAT chief.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923334-tat-to-propose-tourism-safety-plan/

OBEC introduces alcohol, smoke free school network

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has unveiled an education institute model that will be free from smoke and alcohol, publishing the alcohol-free school manual achieved through love, knowledge, and moral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923335-obec-introduces-alcohol-smoke-free-school-network/

NIETS preparing to clarify errors in O-NET exam

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS) has admitted there was a slight mistake in the recent Ordinary National Educational Test (O-NET) and is ready to clarify the matter soon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923336-niets-preparing-to-clarify-errors-in-o-net-exam/

FTI organizes 24–Hour Eco Lift at BITEC Bangna trade and exhibition center

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The Eco-Products International Fair (EPIF) 2016 is set to take place during June 8-11, 2016, with aims to spread the awareness of environmental conservation among all sectors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923337-fti-organizes-24hour-eco-lift-at-bitec-bangna-trade-and-exhibition-center/

Commerce Ministry sees opportunities for Thai produce in Cambodia



BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has pointed to Cambodia as a viable market for Thai market expansion and investment, especially for farm goods.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923338-commerce-ministry-sees-opportunities-for-thai-produce-in-cambodia/

UPDATE:

Thailand not concerned about registration of Khon with UNESCO by Cambodia

BANGKOK, 8 June 2016 (NNT) - The government has confirmed that Cambodia's bid to register the "Khon" masked play as Intangible Cultiral Heritage will not affect Thailand as they can pursue a joint inscription.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923214-thai-cambodian-flame-war-erupts-over-traditional-dance-both-are-wrong/page-2#entry10832896

Breaking News: Attempted Suicide Drama in Soi 13/2, Pattaya City



Broken hearted Norwegian tries to take his life.

PATTAYA: -- Police and Sawangboriboon rescue workers have been called to the Station House in Pattaya City Soi 13/2 after reports that a fifty-three year Norwegian man needed urgent medical treatment in a room above a beer bar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923339-pattaya-broken-hearted-norwegian-tries-to-take-his-life/

No Water in Thapae, Loi Kroh, Night Bazaar and Warorot Market on June 8-9
by CityNews

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923340-chiang-mai-no-water-in-thapae-loi-kroh-night-bazaar-and-warorot-market-on-june-8-9/

Cobra bites man on bum in toilet - but local monk saves the day


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- A Prajuab man was bitten by a snake on his rear as he was doing his business in his house. The big black serpent emerged from the squat toilet and brushed past his genitals before sinking its fangs in.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923341-cobra-bites-man-on-bum-in-toilet-but-local-monk-saves-the-day/

UPDATE:

Happy ending for missing girl with Alzheimer's - found in Khon Kaen after online appeal


Image: Daily News

NAKHON SAWAN: -- There was a happy ending to yesterday's story about the Nakorn Sawan girl who had been missing since June 1st after she was found wandering in a public park in downtown Khon Kaen.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923167-father-makes-impassioned-plea-please-find-my-daughter/#entry10832921

Two gay Thai men who fell in love in jail arrested for selling yaba on LINE



CHIANG MAI: -- Two gay Thai men who fell in love in jail while doing five year stretches for drugs decided on release to set up a love nest together.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923342-two-gay-thai-men-who-fell-in-love-in-jail-arrested-for-selling-yaba-on-line/

UPDATE:

Thai police find tiger slaughterhouse in temple probe
TASSANEE VEJPONGSA, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Police investigating Thailand's now infamous Tiger Temple found what they believe was a slaughterhouse and tiger holding facility used in a suspected animal trafficking network.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923331-suspected-tiger-meat-slaughterhouse-found-near-tiger-temple/#entry10832935

Dengue fever cases in Bangkok up by almost 20% so far in 2016
STAFF WRITER


Featured image is by CDC Global and used under a Creative Commons licence

BANGKOK: -- From January to May 2016, Bangkok recorded a total of 3,630 cases of dengue fever – a 19.5 percent increase on the same period in 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923343-dengue-fever-cases-in-bangkok-up-by-almost-20-so-far-in-2016/

Sukhumvit icon Checkinn99 to close at current location
STAFF WRITER


Featured image is via Facebook

BANGKOK: -- Checkinn99, one of the great heritage spots and jazz bars in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood, has sadly been given four weeks to vacate from its current location after lease extension discussions with their landlord fell through.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923344-sukhumvit-icon-checkinn99-to-close-at-current-location/

European food safety office evacuated after explosives found



PARMA: -- The European Food Safety Authority in Parma, Italy, received a package with explosive material on Tuesday which a local bomb squad destroyed, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923346-european-food-safety-office-evacuated-after-explosives-found/

Iran mulls moving its weekends closer to Saturday and Sunday



TEHRAN: -- Iran is seriously considering moving its weekend closer to the Western one.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923347-iran-mulls-moving-its-weekends-closer-to-saturday-and-sunday/

Fire engulfs migrant centre in Germany
By Catherine Hardy



Scores of migrants rescued
Alarm raised just after noon
Police are questioning two people

DUESSELDORF: -- Plumes of dense, black smoke billow into the air over the German city of Duesseldorf.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923348-fire-engulfs-migrant-centre-in-germany/

No jail for ‘illegal’ migrants, says EU court’s chief legal advisor



BRUSSELS: -- EU member states may not imprison undocumented refugees and migrants for merely entering the Schengen zone. That’s according to the European Court of Justice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923349-no-jail-for-illegal-migrants-says-eu-courts-chief-legal-advisor/

Netanyahu meets Putin in Moscow



"We have many mutual challenges"

MOSCOW: -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the Israeli Prime Minister to Moscow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923350-netanyahu-meets-putin-in-moscow/

British PM slams some Brexiters’ arguments as ‘untruths’



"This organisation [the EU] can be very frustrating... There are times it drives me crazy, but it shouldn't drive us so crazy that we start making factual errors..."

LONDON: -- Just hours ahead of a televised debate on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union, British Prime Minister David Cameron said he is concerned that people are being given “factual errors” by the Brexiters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923351-british-pm-slams-some-brexiters-arguments-as-untruths/