Euro2016 – Marseille prosecutor blames “Russians, trained to fight”
By Catherine Hardy



"There were 150 Russian supporters who, in reality, were hooligans"

MARSEILLE: -- The chief prosecutor in the French city of Marseille says Russians trained to fight were involved in the worst of the fan violence that erupted in Marseille at the start of the Euro 2016 football tournament on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924724-euro2016-marseille-prosecutor-blames-russians-trained-to-fight/

“He was an American so he doesn’t represent Afghanistan”
By Catherine Hardy



"It is not allowed in Islam to kill an innocent soul"

Orlando killer was the son of Afghan immigrants
“He does not represent Afghanistan”
“Strong, anti-gay views” – father

The Afghan community at home and abroad has been drawn into the weekend shooting in Orlando.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924725-orlando-shooting-he-was-an-american-so-he-doesnt-represent-afghanistan/

Assault weapons remain legal and easy to purchase in US
By RYAN J. FOLEY

NEW YORK: -- Military-style assault weapons like the one Omar Mateen used to blast away at an Orlando nightclub remain legal and easy to purchase — easier, in Florida, than buying a handgun.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924726-assault-weapons-remain-legal-and-easy-to-purchase-in-us/

Tank sprayed with red paint as protesters disrupt huge arms fair
By Catherine Hardy



"The global defence industry has never seen growth like that between 2014 and 2015"

No recession in the global arms trade
France to overtake Russia for second place
Middle East is the biggest market
Protesters disrupt trade show

PARIS: -- Dozens of peace campaigners have disrupted the opening of a major arms exhibition in Paris.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924728-tank-sprayed-with-red-paint-as-protesters-disrupt-huge-arms-fair-in-paris/

England fans jailed over Euro 2016 violence



"You see more justice in kangaroo courts"

MARSEILLE: -- At least six England football fans have been jailed after clashes on the sidelines of their team’s opening match against Russia in Marseille on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924731-england-fans-jailed-over-euro-2016-violence/

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Officials confirm Canadian hostage was beheaded by Muslim militants in the southern Philippines

Obama to go to Orlando to pay respects to victims Thursday
KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press
JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will travel to Orlando on Thursday to pay respects to the victims of last weekend's nightclub shooting and to stand in solidarity with the community as it embarks on recovery, the White House said Monday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924732-obama-to-go-to-orlando-to-pay-respects-to-victims-thursday/

Impressive Italy beats Belgium 2-0 at Euro 2016
SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer

LYON, France (AP) — The jubilant scenes were reminiscent of Italy's triumph at the 2006 World Cup after the final whistle in Lyon on Monday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924738-impressive-italy-beats-belgium-2-0-at-euro-2016/

Ibrahimovic helps Sweden rescue 1-1 draw with Ireland
GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the star who calls himself a legend, saved Sweden yet again.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924739-euro-2016-ibrahimovic-helps-sweden-rescue-1-1-draw-with-ireland/

Pique scores late, gives Spain opening win at Euro 2016
TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer

TOULOUSE, France (AP) Gerard Pique finally broke down the Czech Republic's stubborn defense in the final minutes, giving defending champion Spain a 1-0 victory Monday at the European Championship.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924741-pique-scores-late-gives-spain-opening-win-at-euro-2016/

Independence Day Picnic hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand



BANGKOK: -- Join the American community of Bangkok in celebrating Independence Day with a traditional community picnic event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) at NIST International School on Saturday, July 2nd.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924742-independence-day-picnic-hosted-by-the-american-chamber-of-commerce-in-thailand/

Tell us all about "sir" - education committee begins sex teacher probe


Image: Sanook

BANGKOK: -- Teachers and students at Thailand's prestigious Suan Kularb school have been urged to come forward with information about a teacher currently in custody.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924743-tell-us-all-about-sir-education-committee-begins-sex-teacher-probe/

Massage and Euro 2016 gambling raids in Chiang Mai - nothing illegal found but watch out, say police


Image: Daily News

CHIANG MAI: -- A huge force of police and soldiers descended on two massage parlours in Chiang Mai Monday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924746-massage-and-euro-2016-gambling-raids-in-chiang-mai-nothing-illegal-found-but-watch-out-say-police/

Brit mum appeals for help finding son, absconded from Bahrain
The Phuket News


Oscar pictured with family on New Year’s Day 2015.

PHUKET: -- A worried mother is calling for any information that may connect her with her 21-year-old son, who she has not heard from since before he boarded a flight from Bahrain and arrived in Phuket on May 26.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924748-brit-mum-appeals-for-help-finding-son-absconded-from-bahrain/

Philippine officials confirm Canadian hostage was beheaded
By JIM GOMEZ and ROB GILLIES

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials confirmed Tuesday that Abu Sayyaf militants beheaded a Canadian man, the second Canadian hostage to be killed in two months after their demands for a large ransom were not met.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924755-philippine-officials-confirm-canadian-hostage-was-beheaded/

SET falls 0.25 to 1,421.61 at opening /Bangkok Post

Americans condemn Orlando mass shooting while politicians argue over precautions
Source: Xinhua

ORLANDO, the United States, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers queued for hours in heavy rain to donate blood at mobile stations in Orlando, Florida, where the deadliest U.S. mass shooting to date took place on Sunday, while politicians argued from the very wording of the incident to ways to prevent the recurrence of such tragedy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924757-americans-condemn-orlando-mass-shooting-while-politicians-argue-over-precautions/

Israeli army eases restrictions on Palestinian town of gunmen from Tel Aviv attack
Source: Xinhua

JERUSALEM, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eased restrictions imposed on a Palestinian village in the West Bank last week, after two of its residents carried a shooting attack killing four Israelis, Israeli media reported on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924759-israeli-army-eases-restrictions-on-palestinian-town-of-gunmen-from-tel-aviv-attack/

Bangkok police bust gang preying on sleeping motorists at night


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok have announced the arrest of four gang members who were stealing from motorists sleeping in their cars by the roadside during the night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924768-bangkok-police-bust-gang-preying-on-sleeping-motorists-at-night/

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TAT joins Chinese search engine giant to promote Thai tourism among Chinese quality tourists



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Chinese search engine giant Baidu have joined hands to promote Thailand's tourism industry among Chinese tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924705-tat-baidu-team-up-to-promote-thai-tourism-online/#entry10854502

IHS Jane’s claims Burmese army has armed drones



YANGON: -- The Burmese army has deployed armed drones in ethnic minority regions in northern Burma like for surveillance and surgical strikes, Anthony Davis, a Bangkok-based security expert who writes for IHS Jane’s told The Irrawaddy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924782-ihs-janes-claims-burmese-army-has-armed-drones/

President Jokowi feels ashamed with lack of electricity in several areas



JAKARTA: -- Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo unveiled why he is so determined to push for more electricity throughout Indonesia’s vast archipelago, particularly the ambitious plan to add another 35,000 megawatts of power, according to The Jakarta Post on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924785-president-jokowi-feels-ashamed-with-lack-of-electricity-in-several-areas/

Cracks in Burma’s Buddhist extremist organisation



YANGON: -- In the first sign of conflict within Burma’s Buddhist extremist organization Ma Ba Tha, two senior members of the monk-run organization traded accusations on social media over the weekend, according to The Irrawaddy Online on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924792-cracks-in-burmas-buddhist-extremist-organisation/

Phuket rubbish truck driver charged with reckless driving
Eakkapop Thongtub


The driver of the yellow Mai Khao OrBorTor rubbish truck has been charged with reckless driving. Photo: Eakkapop Tongtub

PHUKET: -- Police have today (June 14) confirmed that the driver of an OrBorTor (local Administration Organisation) rubbish truck who is alleged to have crushed a motorbike which killed its driver while making a turn at a junction near Yacht Haven in Mai Khao has been charged with reckless driving.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924793-phuket-rubbish-truck-driver-charged-with-reckless-driving/

Teachers seeing double - school with six sets of twins in Kamphaeng Phet


Image: Thairath

KAMPHAENG PHET: -- A secondary school in rural Kamphaeng Phet has six sets of twins in four year groups.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924796-teachers-seeing-double-school-with-six-sets-of-twins-in-kamphaeng-phet/

EC: Charter explanation activities welcome different opinions

BANGOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The Election Commission has confirmed that the draft charter explanation project has always been open to people with different opinions sharing their ideas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924798-ec-charter-explanation-activities-welcome-different-opinions/

Officials: Police couple killed outside Paris, child rescued
By RAPHAEL SATTER

PARIS (AP) — A knife-wielding attacker stabbed a senior police officer to death Monday evening outside his home in a distant suburb of Paris, officials said. The attacker and a female companion of the police commander were later found dead after police commandos stormed the home and rescued the couple's three-year-old son.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924800-police-couple-killed-outside-paris-child-rescued-officials/

Euro 2016: FA has 'serious concerns' over Lille security

LONDON: -- The FA has "serious concerns" about security in Lille, where England fans and Russian supporters are set to gather for this week's Euro 2016 matches, chairman Greg Dyke has said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924804-euro-2016-english-fa-has-serious-concerns-over-lille-security/

New ministry-approved dress for Mrs. Thailand revealed
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter



BANGKOK — Mrs. Thailand’s new-and-approved national costume was revealed Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924807-new-ministry-approved-dress-for-mrs-thailand-revealed/

“ISIL fighter” is gunned down by commandos after murdering a senior police officer near Paris



PARIS: -- French police have launched an anti-terror investigation after shooting dead a man thought to be responsible for the murder of a senior police officer and his partner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924800-police-couple-killed-outside-paris-child-rescued-officials/#entry10854805