Court: No right to carry concealed weapons in public
By PAUL ELIAS

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dealing a blow to gun supporters, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Americans do not have a constitutional right to carry concealed weapons in public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923868-us-court-no-right-to-carry-concealed-weapons-in-public/

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Israeli options may be limited after Tel Aviv shooting
By JOSEF FEDERMAN
Jun. 9, 2016 4:00 PM EDT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel imposed travel restrictions Thursday on tens of thousands of Palestinians and sent hundreds of additional troops into the West Bank in response to a deadly shooting at a popular Tel Aviv tourist spot. But as the nation's leaders vowed tough responses, they stopped short of taking wider-scale military action.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923744-israel-revokes-ramadan-permits-for-palestinians-after-attack/?p=10840134#entry10840134

AP Interview: Billionaire Koch fed up with politics as usual
By JULIE BYKOWICZ

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire Charles Koch, one of America's most influential conservative donors, said he is fed up with the vitriol of the presidential race and will air national TV ads that call on citizens to work together to fix a "rigged" economy that leaves behind the poor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923869-ap-interview-billionaire-koch-fed-up-with-politics-as-usual/

Crimes against asylum seekers in Germany ‘increase sharply’
By Chris Harris



BERLIN: -- Hate crimes against asylum seekers have soared in Germany during the EU’s refugee crisis, it’s emerged.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923871-crimes-against-asylum-seekers-in-germany-increase-sharply/

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Bernie Sanders vows to work with Hillary Clinton as Democrats move toward party unity
By MJ Lee, CNN

Washington (CNN)Democrats took giant steps toward party unity Thursday as Bernie Sanders vowed to work together with Hillary Clinton to defeat Donald Trump in November and President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden formally endorsed Clinton for president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923856-barack-obama-officially-endorses-hillary-clinton/?p=10840508#entry10840508

Clinton, Trump battle on Twitter: 'Delete your account'
By Eugene Scott, CNN

Washington (CNN)Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump battled on Twitter Thursday after the presumptive Republican nominee criticized President Barack Obama for endorsing his former secretary of state, a preview of the sharp general election fight to come.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923878-clinton-trump-battle-on-twitter-delete-your-account/

Britain's Royal Navy warships are breaking down because sea is too hot
Bianca Britton, for CNN

(CNN)Britain's £1bn ($1.4bn) warships are losing power in the Persian Gulf because they cannot cope with the warm waters, MPs have been told.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923880-britains-royal-navy-warships-are-breaking-down-because-sea-is-too-hot/

Official: US moving to expand airstrikes in Afghanistan
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of debate, the U.S. is close to a decision to expand the military's authority to conduct airstrikes against the Taliban as the violence in Afghanistan escalates, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923892-official-us-moving-to-expand-airstrikes-in-afghanistan/

Drunk Driver Claims Two More Lives on Thepprasit Road
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 5.30am on the morning of June 10 the police and Sawangboriboon medics rushed to a serious accident on Soi Thepprasit, South Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923896-drunk-driver-claims-two-more-lives-on-thepprasit-road/

Construction workers sought after apartment owner found slashed in piling hole


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- Saratburi police are hunting a husband and wife after an apartment owner was found slashed to death in a hole for concrete piling.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923897-construction-workers-sought-after-apartment-owner-found-slashed-in-piling-hole/

SET down 0.88 point at opening /Bangkok Post

Consumer confidence index falls to lowest in eight months



BANGKOK: -- Consumer confidence index (CCI) for May 2016 plunged to its lowest level in a period of eight months, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) revealed yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923904-thai-consumer-confidence-index-falls-to-lowest-in-eight-months/

Somkid says WB’s 2.5 GDP growth forecast for Thailand a good news but warns not to be overconfident



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusriphitak yesterday welcomed the World Bank’s latest adjustment of Thailand’s GDP to 2.5 which is higher than previous projections by 2% saying that this was a good news.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923906-somkid-says-wbs-25-gdp-growth-forecast-for-thailand-a-good-news-but-warns-not-to-be-overconfident/

Areas of Phuket shopping complex remain closed to the public
Darawan Naknakhon


The Port area and underground car parks are still closed while workers carry out repairs to the damaged pillars, but the rest of the mall remains open to the public. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Management from the Jungceylon shopping complex in Patong held a press conference yesterday (June 9) in which it was stated that only four supporting pillars are damaged and not 10 as reported by some media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923908-areas-of-phuket-shopping-complex-remain-closed-to-the-public/

Bomb squad called as mysterious package found opposite airport hotel



BANGKOK: -- The bomb squad were called to the Suvarnabumi airport area yesterday evening after a suspect package was found opposite the Novotel hotel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923909-bomb-squad-called-to-suvarnabhumi-as-mysterious-package-found-opposite-airport-hotel/

Online poll launched to gauge public reactions to new policy on betel nuts



YANGON: -- The Burmese President’s Office has opened an online poll to gauge public opinions regarding the government’s new policy against betel nut chewing and spitting in government offices and public places, reported The Irrawaddy Online on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923911-online-poll-launched-to-gauge-public-reactions-to-new-policy-on-betel-nuts/

Agriculture dismisses rumour of red card ruling on Thai fisheries by EU



BANGKOK: -- Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister yesterday denied rumors that the country’s fisheries industry would be either red-carded or yellow-carded by the European Union.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923914-agriculture-dismisses-rumour-of-red-card-ruling-on-thai-fisheries-by-eu/

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EU commissioners to inspect Thailand's IUU fishing crackdown

BANGKOK, 10 June 2016 (NNT) - The European Union (EU) has planned to send its commissioners to Thailand in late June to observe the progress of the government’s crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923914-agriculture-dismisses-rumour-of-red-card-ruling-on-thai-fisheries-by-eu/#entry10841025

PRD cooperates with NBTC to promote government policies

BANGKOK, 10 June 2016 (NNT) - The Public Relations Department (PRD) has discussed with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on how to promote government policies via various media platforms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923922-thai-prd-cooperates-with-nbtc-to-promote-government-policies/

90% of Harbor Mall’s restaurants pass 1st inspection

PATTAYA:--The Pattaya Public Health Department certified clean and healthy restaurants at the new Harbor Mall, with more than 90 percent of the eateries passing muster.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923923-90-of-harbor-malls-restaurants-pass-1st-inspection/

Wrecking ball aims for Pukplub Canal structure

PATTAYA:--Pattaya officials ordered the first demolition of about 40 structures encroaching on the Pukplub Canal in Naklua as city hall tries to improve storm drainage in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923927-wrecking-ball-aims-for-pukplub-canal-structure/

Brit blacklisted for 5 years for overstay

PATTAYA:--A British man has been blacklisted from Thailand after he was found overstaying his visa by 106 days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923928-brit-blacklisted-for-5-years-for-overstay/

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Two Chiang Rai youths arrested for attempt to smuggle 40-million baht meths into Bangkok



CHIANG RAI: -- Two youths from Chiang Rai province were arrested for drug charge as they attempted to smuggle methamphetamines into Bangkok on a bus yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923841-drugs-gangs-using-children-as-mules-says-top-northern-policeman/#entry10841112

PM Lee stresses the need to delink computers used by civil servants from direct access to Internet



SINGAPORE: -- Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has reaffirmed that the government’s move to delink computers used by civil servants from direct access to the Internet is “absolute necessary” to keep government data and public services secure, Straits Times Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923931-pm-lee-stresses-the-need-to-delink-computers-used-by-civil-servants-from-direct-access-to-internet/

Blind musicians take the lead in this Thai orchestra
BY JOHNNY SIMON

BANGKOK: -- In Thailand, some Buddhists view physical or intellectual disability as punishment manifested for wrongdoing in a past life. The Thai Blind Orchestra, made up of children as young as 9, hopes to help combat this perception through its musical training and performances.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923933-blind-musicians-take-the-lead-in-this-thai-orchestra/

Phuket holds ceremony to mark launch of Rajabhakti Park

The Phuket News


As part of the ceremony, 70 monks were given alms by those in attendance. Photo: Rassada Municipality

PHUKET: More than 5,000 people turned up yesterday (June 9) for the an official ceremony to marl the launch of Rajabhakti Park which will sit on Surin Beach. The park will be built in honour of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923934-phuket-holds-ceremony-to-mark-launch-of-rajabhakti-park/

CBCP brands May 9 elections “most vicious and divisive”



MANILA: -- The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has described the May 9 presidential and vice presidential elections as the most “vicious and divisive” in recent history besides setting new records for transmission speed, quick count and voter’s turnout.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923937-philippines-cbcp-brands-may-9-elections-most-vicious-and-divisive/

Redshirt leader given two years in jail for defamation charge



BANGKOK: -- Redshirt leader Jatuporn Promphan was today sentenced to two years in prison by the Appeals Court after he was found guilty of defaming former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in 2009.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923940-redshirt-leader-jatuporn-given-two-years-in-jail-for-defamation-charge/

Potential pedophilia sex scandal brewing at one of Thailand's oldest secondary schools

Image: Manager Online

BANGKOK:-- Claims have been made online that a teacher at a prestigious secondary school has been having sex with students then posting clips on Twitter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923943-potential-pedophilia-sex-scandal-brewing-at-one-of-thailands-oldest-secondary-schools/

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Missing Briton found dead in ravine of Vietnam’s highest mountain



HANOI: -- A British tourist who went missing while attempting to climb Vietnam’s highest mountain nearly a week ago has been found dead by Vietnamese rescuers, according to Thanh Nein News Online on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/923786-body-of-british-backpacker-aiden-webb-found-in-vietnam/#entry10841256