Patong shopping mall seals off areas as structural pillars crumble
The Phuket News


The inspection follows reports of damage to pillars in the underground section at the Jungceylon shopping mall.

PHUKET: -- Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup and Kathu District Chief Sayan Chaichanawong yesterday (June 8) led a team of engineers to inspect the structural integrity of the supporting pillars in the car park and underground shopping area at Patong's main shopping mall, Jungceylon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923691-patong-shopping-mall-seals-off-areas-as-structural-pillars-crumble/

Recklessness and weather to blame for fatal Phuket boat collision
The Phuket News


Police question tourists who were on board one of the boats involved in the fatal accident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police say and combination of boat captain recklessness and bad weather conditions were to blame for the fatal boat collision off Phuket yesterday (June 8).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923697-recklessness-and-weather-to-blame-for-fatal-phuket-boat-collision/

EC investigates music video criticizing the charter referendum



BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) is tracking the persons responsible for uploading and sharing a music video that lampoons the public referendum on the draft charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923702-ec-investigates-music-video-criticizing-the-charter-referendum/

Tourist safety Pattaya's no.1 priority, new police chief says
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

Apichai Klobpetch (middle) speaks to reporters Wednesday night during the inspection of a massage parlor in Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923711-tourist-safety-pattayas-no1-priority-new-police-chief-says/

Owner off alleged tiger butchery denies links to tiger temple trafficking
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter


Thawat Kajornchaikul, also known as Sia Tong, in blue cap, speaks to officers and the media Wednesday afternoon outside his house in Kanchanaburi city.

KANCHANABURI — The owner of a home where authorities suspect tigers linked to the now shuttered Tiger Temple were slaughtered went public Wednesday afternoon to deny the allegations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923712-owner-off-alleged-tiger-butchery-denies-links-to-tiger-temple-trafficking/

Golden frog excites villagers who hope it can predict lottery numbers
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Thairath TV

LAMPANG: -- A rare golden frog born on a farm in Phrae province has become the latest excitement for locals as people travel to check out the rare animal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923713-golden-frog-excites-villagers-who-hope-it-can-predict-lottery-numbers/

Vietnamese vendors arrested for street vending



BANGKOK: -- Labour inspectors yesterday arrested three Vietnamese vendors in Nonthaburi area for illegal street vending.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923714-vietnamese-vendors-arrested-for-street-vending-in-nonthaburi/

Homes built illegally torn down to build power station for Red Line electric railway

BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is removing obstructions on Kamphaeng Phet Road to pave the way for the construction of a power relay station for the Red Line elevated railway.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923717-homes-built-illegally-torn-down-to-build-power-station-for-red-line-electric-railway/

Visegrad Group say EU is stronger with the UK as a member



LONDON: -- The prime ministers of four Central European countries say they have a “common, strong and sincere” interest in the United Kingdom staying inside the European Union after the forthcoming referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923719-visegrad-group-say-eu-is-stronger-with-the-uk-as-a-member/

NLA reviews draft bill on forensic science services

BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has deliberated on a proposed forensic science bill designed to enhance the efficiency of the nation’s forensic science services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923720-nla-reviews-draft-bill-on-forensic-science-services/

British monarch gives salutations to Thai King on anniversary of accession



BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has issued a royal message to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty the King of Thailand.

In the message, the British monarch gave salutations on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne and remarked upon the over 400 years of good relations between the UK and the Kingdom of Thailand. She noted that those ties grew even further during the reign of the Thai King.

The Queen wished His Majesty prosperity and happiness as well as happiness for all the people of Thailand.


-- NNT 2016-06-09

Who is Building on Our Mountain?
by CityNews



CityNews – Raks Mae Ping, the social and environmental activism Facebook page, has a new cause celebre.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923721-who-is-building-on-our-mountain/

Charter referendum to continue despite doubts from Ombudsman

BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will continue with its draft constitution PR program across the country, despite the Constitutional Court’s decision to examine Paragraph 2 of Section 61 in the Public Referendum Act.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923723-charter-referendum-to-continue-despite-doubts-from-ombudsman/

Clinton endorsement imminent, Obama to sit down with Sanders
JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press
KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the verge of endorsing Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to Bernie Sanders' historic candidacy for presidency with an Oval Office meeting aimed at unifying the Democratic Party for a general election brawl with Donald Trump.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923729-clinton-endorsement-imminent-obama-to-sit-down-with-sanders/

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Deputy PM Wissanuto educate provinces on charter act

BANGKOK, 9 June 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam is preparing to travel to different parts of the country to educate people on the draft constitution and the referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923742-deputy-pm-wissanuto-educate-provinces-on-charter-act/

Israel revokes Ramadan permits for Palestinians after attack
By DANIEL ESTRIN

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday suspended most special permits for Palestinians to visit Israel during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and beefed up police patrols in Tel Aviv, after two Palestinians carried out a shooting in Tel Aviv Wednesday night that killed four Israelis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923744-israel-revokes-ramadan-permits-for-palestinians-after-attack/

RIP Cheap Charlie's: Chunk of Sukhumvit soi 11 reportedly sold to developers
Laurel Tuohy


Cheap Charlie's Bar.

BANGKOK -- Nine months from now, Cheap Charlies, and a handful of other popular bars and restaurants on Sukhumvit Soi 11, will be closed to make room for real estate development.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923759-rip-cheap-charlies-chunk-of-sukhumvit-soi-11-reportedly-sold-to-developers/

Tiger Temple denies all the charges

BANGKOK -- The Tiger Temple has denied all the charges filed against it and its abbot, Luangta Chan, by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923760-tiger-temple-denies-all-the-charges/

Now You See Isaan: Major Cineplex goes local with Isaan-dialect dubbing
Coconuts Bangkok

For the first time, the folks in the Northeast will be able to happily enjoy a Hollywood movie in their own dialect.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923761-now-you-see-isaan-major-cineplex-goes-local-with-isaan-dialect-dubbing/

Those found in brothel 'Bribery List' say they know nothing

An official talks to some of the staff at Nataree Entertainment during the Tuesday raid.

BANGKOK — Individuals whose nicknames and phone numbers were found in an alleged bribery ledger during a raid on a large brothel where underage girls were rescued from said they had nothing to do with the illicit business.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923785-those-found-in-brothel-bribery-list-say-they-know-nothing/

Body of British backpacker Aiden Webb found in Vietnam

Aiden Webb was solo climbing Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam, when he fell and lost his way. Photograph: Facebook

VIETNAM -- Park rangers have found the body of Aiden Webb, a Briton who went missing after injuring himself on a solo trek up Vietnam’s highest mountain six days ago.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923786-body-of-british-backpacker-aiden-webb-found-in-vietnam/

Passwords for 32 million Twitter accounts leaked online, most common password ‘123456’

Twitter on Wednesday denied that its systems were breached by hackers, despite the discovery of 32 million passwords found for sale on the dark web.

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/passwords-for-32-million-twitter-accounts-leaked-online-most-common-password-123456/15613/

Celebrations in Bangkok for 70 years of Thai King Bhumibol’s reign

THAILAND -- The king of Thailand is celebrating 70 years on the thone – and the Grand Palace in Bangkok was the venue for some colourful festivities on Thursday.

Hundreds of Buddhist monks turned out to mingle with royal well-wishers dressed in the traditional royal colour of yellow, as well as members of the military junta.

A total of 770 monks – a figure seen as bringing prosperity – took part in a procession including the traditional Buddhist ritual where people offer them food.

The celebrations come at a time when King Bhumibol’s frail health is causing concern.

Thailand remains extremely divided politically and the monarchy and especially this monarch is seen as a force for unity – although detractors highlight stringent insult laws enforced with record jail terms.

The 88-year-old, who is far more popular than his son and heir, is the only king the vast majority of Thais have ever known.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-06-09

Boat captains drug tested, face charges

PHUKET: -- Two boat captains will face reckless driving charges, after a boat collision that killed two tourists and wounded 20 more, officials confirmed today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923697-recklessness-and-weather-to-blame-for-fatal-phuket-boat-collision/?p=10839184

Woman upset with daughter jumps down a well
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Krabi locals yesterday reported a woman jumping into a well behind Ao Leuk Police Station.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923805-woman-upset-with-daughter-jumps-down-a-well/

Bangkok police hunt for three British men following failed kidnap attempt

BANGKOK:-- Bangna police have appealed for information to help identify and track down three men involved in a kidnap attempt on a foreign businessman at 9.30am on Wednesday morning in the Bangna Trad area of the city.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923810-bangkok-police-hunt-for-three-british-men-following-failed-kidnap-attempt/?p=10839281

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