Thai trans student runner places in US state championships, not everyone is pleased

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High school runners competing in the Alaska championship voiced their displeasure to the media after a Thai transgender student was allowed to compete in the competition for girls.

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Massage parlour raid results to the transfer of the commander of MPB’s first division

BANGKOK: Commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau’s first division Pol Maj-Gen Vicharnwat Borirakkul was moved to an inactive post at the operations centre of the MPB effective as of Thursday.

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Sturgeon clashes with Johnson in bitter Brexit debate



Immigration, EU contributions, trade policy and NHS funding were the subjects which dominated the latest television debate in the Brexit campaign.

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Sanders’ campaign continues despite Obama’s support for Clinton

By Dr. Stefan Grobe

He may have been beaten by Hillary Clinton but Bernie Sanders is still on the campaign trail.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924080-sanders-campaign-continues-despite-obamas-support-for-clinton/

Australia investigates new debris link to missing flight MH370



Australian officials are investigating what appears to be aircraft debris from the Malaysian flight MH370 which went missing more than two years ago.

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Euro 2016: Kick-off overshadowed by terror threat and strikes



Tonight’s the night…but as Europe’s month-long festival of football begins in France on Friday, the threat of terrorism as well as ongoing social unrest continues to cast a long shadow over the tournament.

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Three days of celebrations for Queen’s birthday begin



London’s iconic St Paul’s Cathedral was filled with dignitories and well-wishers for a special service for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. It was a solemn moment to start the celebrations.

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Kurdish militants claim Istanbul blast and warn tourists Turkey is not safe

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An offshoot of the Kurdish militant group the PKK said on Friday that it carried out a suicide bombing in Istanbul earlier this week and warned that Turkey is no longer safe for foreign tourists.

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China: activist demand end to dog-eating festival



Animal rights activists in China have called for the annual Yulin dog meat festival later this month to be banned.

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Syria: Damascus suburb Daraya bombed after aid delivery



Barrel bombs have reportedly hit Daraya in Syria after desperately needed food aid reached the besieged town for the first time in four years.

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Gawker files for bankruptcy, to sell itself to Ziff Davis

MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer


NEW YORK (AP) — Gawker Media is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and putting itself up for sale, strained by a jury's verdict that that it must pay $140 million to pro wrestler Hulk Hogan in an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit.

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Payet lifts France over Romania 2-1 in Euro 2016 opener

GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer


SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — After scoring one goal and setting up another in France's opening win at the European Championship, Dimitri Payet left the field in tears.

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Jetski driver with a heart of gold does his bit for Thailand

Image: Daily News

KOH SAMUI: A Samui jetski operator did his bit for the good of humanity....and the Thai tourism industry on Friday.

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Taxi drivers rewarded for their honesty

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: Two Don Meuang airport taxi drivers have been rewarded for their honesty by the director of the airport.

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"I can't be held accountable for matters that were nothing to do with me " says Tiger temple official.

Image: Thairath

KANCHANABURI: The vice president of the Luang Ta Bua Foundation that is central to the animal abuse investigation surrounding the Tiger Temple went to talk to provincial investigators yesterday.

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Don't wear gold to the market, Chiang Mai police warn local women

Image: Thairath

CHIANG MAI: Police in central Chiang Mai have warned women about wearing gold jewelry to the market as a gang of thieves are operating.

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Hand, Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in Phayao - schools may be ordered to close

Image: Thairath

PHAYAO: Schools in central Phayao province may be ordered to close as an outbreak of the hand, foot and mouth disease takes hold in the northern city and outlying areas. The disease principally affects very young children at kindergartens and pre-schools.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924109-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak-in-phayao-schools-may-be-ordered-to-close/

Eleven Dead in Motorway Smash Between Pattaya & Bangkok

by Albert Jack

PATTAYA: 4am – Breaking News: Eleven people have been killed after becoming trapped in a passenger minibus that overturned and caught fire on the Pattaya to Bangkok motorway last night.

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How Thailand kept cigarettes cheap despite a tax hike

Smokers in Thailand have been paying considerably more for their cigarettes after the government introduced a tax increase earlier this year.

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Nakhon Si Thammarat eyes trade cooperation with China’s Guigang City

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 10 June 2016 (NNT) - The deputy mayor of Guigang City in China has visited Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to discuss trade cooperation with the southern province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924137-nakhon-si-thammarat-eyes-trade-cooperation-with-chinas-guigang-city/

Help delivered to storm-stricken residents in Ang Thong, Narathiwat

Surapan Laotharanarit

ANG THONG, 10 June 2016 (NNT) – Authorities have rushed to assist residents of Ang Thong and Narathiwat provinces after the areas were ravaged by storms.

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New ASEAN flight routes to begin in the second half of this year

Jettana Pantana

BANGKOK, 10 June 2016 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that four new flights to ASEAN destinations will begin in the second half of this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924139-new-asean-flight-routes-to-begin-in-the-second-half-of-this-year/

New flight routes set to connect two Vietnamese cities with Bangkok

Two new air routes, including a charter service, will soon connect two central Vietnamese cities with Bangkok.

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Shooting at Dallas Airport sparks frantic scenes

Passengers ran for cover amid terrifying scenes at Dallas Love Field airport in Texas on Friday.

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School Mini-Bus Tragedy Leaves Eleven Dead Between Pattaya & Bangkok

by Albert Jack

PATTAYA: The mini-bus that crashed last night, claiming eleven lives, belonged to the Kumklao Sakola School, in the Min Buri district of west Bangkok, and was carrying teachers home from a seminar in Rayong.

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Policeman dead, another critical in Phuket Town shootout

Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: A Phuket City Police officer is dead and an another police officer is in critical condition following a shoutout between an officer moonlighting as a Phuket Town pub security guard and a group of officers looking to inspect the nightlife venue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924153-policeman-dead-another-critical-in-phuket-town-shootout/

Apple’s next big challenge: Making Siri smarter



SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s Siri made a big splash when the wisecracking digital assistant debuted on the iPhone five years ago. But as other tech giants jockey to build intelligent “chat bots” and voice-controlled home systems capable of more challenging artificial-intelligence feats, Siri at times no longer seems cutting edge.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apples-next-big-challenge-making-siri-smarter/15635/

Samsung will release two bendable phones in 2017



What has been a long term rumour, reports from earlier this week have given the strongest indication yet that Samsung will release two bendable phones in 2017.

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The world says a final farewell to boxing great, Muhammad Ali

The world has said a final farewell to Muhammad Ali.

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Making more history…Could Clinton pick a woman for her running mate?

US Senator Elizabeth Warren was all smiles as she left a meeting at Hillary Clinton’s home in Washington on Friday.

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