Thaivisa Photography Competition (June 2016)



Enter the Thaivisa Photography Competition where you can win a two night stay at the luxury Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, worth an estimated 10,000 Baht.

Submit your photos here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921712-thaivisa-photography-competition-june-2016/

Roll Up Roll Up! Police live at Emmanuelle Massage!


Source: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- A police raid on a top Bangkok massage parlour was broadcast live online as the crackdown on soapy sex reached a new audience Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924695-roll-up-roll-up-police-live-at-emmanuelle-massage/

Commerce Ministry expects to wipe out 10 million tonnes of rice from rice pledging scheme this year



BANGKOK: -- The Commerce Ministry has set a target to sell the remaining 10 million tonnes of rice bought under the Yingluck government’s rice pledging scheme within this year, commerce permanent secretary Ms Chutima Boonyaprapas said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924696-thai-commerce-min-expects-to-wipe-out-10-mn-tonnes-of-rice-from-rice-pledging-scheme-this-year/

King and Queen express sorrow for Orlando massacre



BANGKOK: -- Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed condolence over the terror attack of a nightclub in Orlando on Sunday night which left at least 50 people dead and dozen others injured.

A letter of condolence sent to US President Barak Obama by Their Majesties read as follows: “The Queen and I are deeply distressed by reports of the brutal shooting at the nightclub in Orlando, resulting in senseless deaths and injuries of many innocent people. We wish to express to Your Excellency and particularly the bereaved families our deep sympathy and condolence for their irreparable loss caused by this shocking incident.”

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/king-queen-express-sorrow-orlando-massacre/


-- Thai PBS 2016-06-14

CAAT demands clarification from Nok Air



BANGKOK: -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has demanded a clarification from Nok Air over the “CFIT” (controlled flight in terrain) remark allegedly made in Line application by a co-pilot during a flight to Bangkok from Phrae In which former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was one of the passengers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924697-caat-demands-clarification-from-nok-air/

RTAF welcomes its first five female pilots in 79 years’ history



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Air Force Monday welcomed five ladies who have passed the grueling tests to become the first female pilots in 79 years’ history of the RTAF.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924698-rtaf-welcomes-its-first-five-female-pilots-in-79-years-history/

Infrastructure revamp planned supporting Super Cluster developments

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Agencies are working on the plan to upgrade the electricity infrastructure to accommodate development of Super Cluster developments in electrical appliances and telecommunication devices, enhancing the nation’s attractiveness for investments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924699-infrastructure-revamp-planned-supporting-super-cluster-developments/

Export-Import Bank of Thailand pledges more assistance for exporters

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) has announced that it will shift its focus from lending to providing support for businesses which are relevant to the government’s strategies to boost Thai exports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924700-export-import-bank-of-thailand-pledges-more-assistance-for-exporters/

Labor Ministry and Interior Ministry told to detect fake ID cards for migrant workers

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Employment Department Director General Arak Prommanee said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan had instructed the authorities to take measures to detect fake ID cards for migrant workers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924701-thai-ministries-told-to-detect-fake-id-cards-for-migrant-workers/

National Film Board decides against screening foreign films bound for festival

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The National Film Board has resolved not to screen foreign films scheduled to air at a film festival this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924702-national-film-board-decides-against-screening-foreign-films-bound-for-festival/

Govt. launches sufficiency economy learning centers

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has opened sufficiency economy philosophy and new argricultural theory learning centers for sub-districts nationwide. The centers are aimed at increasing the quality of life of rural people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924703-thai-govt-launches-sufficiency-economy-learning-centers/

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Foreign workers to be checked for legal compliance

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Authorities are preparing to run an inspection on foreign workers with pink cards in a bid to ensure their compliance with the law while a new type of permit will soon be issued to facilitate the workers’ examination process.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924701-thai-ministries-told-to-detect-fake-id-cards-for-migrant-workers/#entry10853657

Kasetsart University organizes activity to promote safety of food contact materials

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - Kasetsart University (KU), the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) and the European Union (EU) delegation to Thailand organized activity to promote a better understanding on the safety of food contact materials and how to meet EU’s requirements for Thai entrepreneurs, exporters and academics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924704-kasetsart-university-organizes-activity-to-promote-safety-of-food-contact-materials/

TAT, Baidu team up to promote Thai tourism online

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – An agreement has been signed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Chinese search engine company Baidu to increase the accessibility of online data concerning Thai tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924705-tat-baidu-team-up-to-promote-thai-tourism-online/

Defense Min signs deal with NACC to prevent corruption

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Defense is joining hands with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to prevent and eradicate corruption within all units under the ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924706-thai-defense-min-signs-deal-with-nacc-to-prevent-corruption/

EU to reassess Thailand's efforts to combat illegal fishing activities

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has said that the European Union will dispatch a committee to inspect the country’s progress on tacking illegal fishing activities, and denied news of a deadline extension, red or yellow card issuance, or any other pressure from the EU.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924707-eu-to-reassess-thailands-efforts-to-combat-illegal-fishing-activities/

10 Acres of Protected Forest Destroyed, Officials Have No Leads



CityNews – On June 12, the district-chief officer of Mae Jaem ordered official security forces, along with the military, forestry agency and watershed management and security officials, to inspect the Ban Mae Sa Nga area after complaints by locals regarding illegal deforestation and agriculture in the protected area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924709-10-acres-of-protected-forest-destroyed-mae-jaem-officials-have-no-leads/

Storms damage famous fossils in Krabi
Phuket Gazette


The fossil slabs of Susan Hoi are beginning to fall into the ocean, as stronger than normal waves batter Ko Phi Phi. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Geologists are seeking a solution to preserve one of Thailand’s largest fossil sites, after it was damaged by monsoon waves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924710-storms-damage-famous-fossils-in-krabi/

Thai Airways Aims to Boost Revenue from Airline Partners
BY RENE EMERY



BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International, or THAI, is looking to boost revenue from its airline partners as part of its plan to tackle one of its major weaknesses. The carrier aims to increase its revenue from inter-line and code-share partners to 25% of its annual revenue. Currently, revenue from partners account for 5% of the carrier’s yearly revenue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924711-thai-airways-aims-to-boost-revenue-from-airline-partners/

Gold Futures Regain Popularity in Thailand
BY JACOB MASLOW



BANGKOK: -- Gold futures in Thailand are regaining popularity as investor confidence in the precious metal increases. The price of gold has increased 20% this year, causing a boom in Thailand’s gold future contracts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924712-gold-futures-regain-popularity-in-thailand/

Tony Jaa joins WWF for Thailand to go ‘Ivory-Free’
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Courtesy of WWF-Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Action star Tony Jaa joined the WWF-Thailand today to urge Thais to go “ivory free” and help put an end to the relentless slaughter of African elephants for their tusks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924713-tony-jaa-joins-wwf-for-thailand-to-go-ivory-free/

Many Nataree girls carried blue cards thought to indicate police bribery
By Coconuts Bangkok


The book found at Nataree, thought to contain records of bribes. Photo: Thai PBS.

BANGKOK: -- More allegations of wrongdoings by the owners and staff of Nataree Massage Parlor were unearthed yesterday as it was discovered that many of the illegally-working female masseuses carried blue cards in their wallets with lions or eagles on them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924714-many-nataree-girls-carried-blue-cards-thought-to-indicate-police-bribery/?p=10853710

Fine these travellers on the starfish enterprise, says guide


Image: Sanook

SATUN: -- A Thai marine guide was furious at three tourists - two Thai one Russian - after they posted pictures of themselves handling starfish on a trip to the Koh Lipe area of Satun in the far south of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924715-fine-these-travellers-on-the-starfish-enterprise-says-guide/

House of Horrors as glue sniffing son decapitates blind mum and neighbor

Image: Daily News

BUNG KAN: -- A son cut off his blind mother's head as well as his neighbor's head and dumped them in a bucket in the bathroom for police to find.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924716-house-of-horrors-as-glue-sniffing-son-decapitates-blind-mum-and-neighbor/

We want our money back - claimants conned on Line owed 30 million in investment scam


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- An investment scam is reckoned to have cost more than100 people a total of 30 million baht on the Line application.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924717-we-want-our-money-back-claimants-conned-on-line-owed-30-million-in-investment-scam/

Thirteen year old girl leads police to quick arrest of her mum's killer


Image: Daily News

Sakorn Nakorn police have made a quick arrest after a savage attack on a mother and child in the Sawang Daen Din district on Saturday night

SAKORN NAKORN: -- A 39 year old woman was murdered after a man tried to rape her in her house. She had called out to her 13 year old daughter who was in the house who came to help her reported Daily News. The man then slashed her in the head and fled, believing her to be dead too.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924718-thirteen-year-old-girl-leads-police-to-quick-arrest-of-her-mums-killer/

Orlando killer appears to have been 'homegrown extremist'
By JASON DEAREN and TERRANCE HARRIS

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The gunman whose attack on a gay nightclub left 49 victims dead appears to have been a "homegrown extremist" who espoused support for a jumble of often-conflicting Islamic radical groups, the White House and the FBI said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924719-orlando-killer-appears-to-have-been-homegrown-extremist/

Fiery Trump, sober Clinton at odds over Orlando attack
By JULIE PACE, JILL COLVIN and LISA LERER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump vowed Monday to impose a broad ban on immigration from areas of the world with a history of terrorism and suggested some Muslims in the United States are turning a blind eye to unfolding plots, as he outlined an aggressive response to the deadly attack in Orlando.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924720-fiery-trump-sober-clinton-at-odds-over-orlando-attack/

Orlando: ‘The first test of the 2016 presidential campaign’



WASHINGTON: -- This weekend’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, denounced by President Obama as an act of terror and hate, has reignited the debate in the US over how best to confront violent Islamist militancy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924721-orlando-the-first-test-of-the-2016-presidential-campaign/

Oscar Pistorius ‘broken’ South African court hears



PRETORIA: -- A psychologist has said South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is a ‘‘broken’‘ man who should be hospitalised rather than go to jail.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924722-oscar-pistorius-broken-south-african-court-hears/