France has violated the Vienna Convention – Lavrov



MOSCOW: -- Russia’s Foreign Minister says that France has violated “all commitments of the Vienna Convention (on Diplomatic Relations)” following the detention of Russian football fans in Marseille.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925276-france-has-violated-the-vienna-convention-lavrov/

Trump's new Obama claims thrust him into uncharted territory
By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's latest accusation against President Barack Obama — that he's putting U.S. enemies ahead of America's own people — is thrusting him into uncharted territory for the presidential candidate of any major political party.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925277-trumps-new-obama-claims-thrust-him-into-uncharted-territory/

Egypt says it has found plane wreckage
By MAGGIE MICHAEL

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Wednesday said that it spotted and obtained images from the wreckage of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean last month, killing all 66 people on board, according to a statement by the country's investigation committee.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925279-egypt-says-it-has-found-plane-wreckage/

Leaving rates alone, Fed sees ultra-slow pace of hikes ahead
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it foresees an exceedingly slow pace of interest rate hikes ahead — and is in no hurry to resume them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925281-leaving-rates-alone-fed-sees-ultra-slow-pace-of-hikes-ahead/

Shooter claimed police academy rejection was over religion
By HOLBROOK MOHR and MITCH WEISS

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Omar Mateen graduated from community college with a criminal justice degree, worked as a security guard and wanted to be a police officer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925282-orlando-shooter-claimed-police-academy-rejection-was-over-religion/

Euro 2016: Lille braced for trouble as English and Russian fans converge



LILLE: -- Slovakian supporters celebrated their team’s 2-1 victory over Russia on Wednesday evening, following the Euro 2016 match between the two sides in Lille.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925283-euro-2016-lille-braced-for-trouble-as-english-and-russian-fans-converge/

One killed in road bridge collapse in Bavaria



SCHWEINFURT: -- At least one construction worker has been confirmed dead after a road bridge which was undergoing renovation collapsed in central Germany. Six more are said to be seriously injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925285-one-killed-in-road-bridge-collapse-in-germany/

CIA chief: IS working to send operatives to the West
DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA Director John Brennan will tell Congress on Thursday that Islamic State militants are training and attempting to deploy operatives for further attacks on the West and will rely more on guerrilla-style tactics to compensate for their territorial losses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925290-cia-chief-is-working-to-send-operatives-to-the-west/

Orlando gunman raged against 'filthy ways of the west'
By ERIC TUCKER and MIKE SCHNEIDER

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando gunman Omar Mateen apparently made a series of Facebook posts before and during his attack on a gay nightclub, raging against the "filthy ways of the west" and blaming the U.S. for the deaths of "innocent women and children," according to a Senate committee letter released Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925309-orlando-gunman-raged-against-filthy-ways-of-the-west/

Senators, Trump open to ban on some gun sales after Orlando

WASHINGTON: -- U.S. senators signaled on Wednesday a new willingness to consider restrictions on the sale of guns after the Orlando nightclub massacre, with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and others in his party ready to discuss limited gun control measures.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925312-senators-trump-open-to-ban-on-some-gun-sales-after-orlando/

Credit card data stolen by cashier at big department store passed onto farang ATM skimmers


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Police are hunting cashier staff at a "big department store" who stole customer credit card data and passed it on to a gang of foreign thieves. Losses are in the region of 10 million baht in just eight days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925314-credit-card-data-stolen-by-cashier-at-big-department-store-passed-onto-farang-atm-skimmers/

Germany warns Brexit could lead to EU 'disintegration'

BERLIN: -- If the UK votes to leave the EU next week, the move could ultimately lead to the bloc's disintegration, Germany's foreign minister has warned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925315-germany-warns-brexit-could-lead-to-eu-disintegration/

UPDATE:

Pistorius removes prosthetic legs in court



PRETORIA: -- Seen by many as a desperate last bid for leniency for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has removed his prosthetic legs and hobbled in court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924722-oscar-pistorius-broken-south-african-court-hears/page-2#entry10861439

Temple drugs party - five novices nabbed


Image: Daily News

NAKHON SO THAMMARAT: -- Police raided a temple in Nakon Si Thammarat yesterday arresting five novice monks and three lay helpers who were drinking krathom tea laced with other drugs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925318-temple-drugs-party-five-novices-nabbed-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

Thai man arrested in Phuket as illegal Chinese tour guide
Eakkapop Thongtub


Police arrested 41-year-old Minson Saechaow as he led a group of 30 Chinese tourists at Asia Marina Pier yesterday (June 15). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A bevy of officials arrived at Asia Marina Pier in Rassada yesterday (June15) and arrested a Thai man for working as an illegal guide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925320-thai-man-arrested-in-phuket-as-illegal-chinese-tour-guide/

Tension run high today as DSI attempts to search Dhammakaya temple looking for the abbot



BANGKOK: -- Several thousands of the Dhammakaya temple abbot's followers formed human shields inside the temple to protect the controversial monk following report that a special team of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) started to begin what it called the "Krabil 59" operation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925322-tension-run-high-today-as-dsi-attempts-to-search-dhammakaya-temple-looking-for-the-abbot/

Saraburi road gives way just months after repairs


Image: Daily News

SARABURI: -- A 200 metre stretch on a Saraburi road collapsed yesterday just months after repairs were carried out.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925323-saraburi-road-gives-way-just-months-after-repairs/

SET falls 6.29 to 1,428.60 at opening /Bangkok Post

Walking Street Go Go Bars in Midnight Raids
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- Just after midnight on the morning of June 16 a police team raided the A Go Go Club on Walking Street.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925324-pattaya-walking-street-go-go-bars-in-midnight-raids/

UPDATE:

Hunt for Nataree massage parlour owner, manager is underway



BANGKOK: -- As metropolitan police continued to hunt for the owner and manager of the well-known Nataree massage parlor to face numerous criminals that include human trafficking, an investigation on the part of state officials is also underway after names of some senior metropolitan police officers appeared in the lists of recipients of kickbacks paid by the massage parlour.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925249-nataree-tea-money-list-details-to-come-out-by-next-week-arrest-warrants-expected/?p=10861680

PM holds Islamic banquet to mark the end of Ramadan

BANGKOK, 16 June 2016 (NNT)-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hosted a banquet to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925332-pm-prayut-holds-islamic-banquet-to-mark-the-end-of-ramadan/

Soldiers raid orange juice factory after villagers fall sick

Image: Thairath

SA KAEW: -- Residents in Sa Kaew called in soldiers to investigate an illegal orange juice factory after children and adults fell sick.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925335-soldiers-raid-orange-juice-factory-after-villagers-fall-sick/

Sixteen kilos of amphetamines found dumped by the road in Mae Sai

Image: Thairath

MAE SAI: -- An investigative team of local police and soldiers found a large haul of ice or crystal meth dumped in a sack by the side of road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925336-sixteen-kilos-of-amphetamines-found-dumped-by-the-road-in-mae-sai/

Update: Military Appointed Team of Experts to Take Over Pattaya This Week



Pattaya One would like to stress that our previous article stated that the military are appointing a committee of twelve members. We’d like to apologise for any confusion caused by a photo of army members at City Hall. To avoid further confusion this photo has been removed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924567-military-appointed-team-of-experts-to-take-over-pattaya-this-week/page-4?p=10861839#entry10861839

Increasing foreign tourists generate 1.24 trillion baht revenue in first half



BANGKOK: -- The country earns 1.24 trillion baht from over 16 million foreign tourists in the first six months of this year. The tourist arrivals represented a 13% increase from same period last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925345-increasing-foreign-tourists-generate-124-trillion-baht-revenue-in-first-half/

Officials reconsidering 13-year-old Ao Phuket project
The Phuket News


A computer-generated image made in 2008 images of what Ao Phuket could look like. Photo: LMG Marine

PHUKET: -- Officials have are reconsidering plans for a project proposed 13 years ago which they help will boast the island’s economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925347-officials-reconsidering-13-year-old-ao-phuket-project/

Senators: Duterte can crush the Abu Sayaf Group



MANILA: -- President-elect Rodrigo Duterte can eradicate the Abu Sayaf group if he will give all-out support to the military to carry out its operations against the bandits, said Senator Vicente Sotto 3rd .

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925348-senators-duterte-can-crush-the-abu-sayaf-group/

Ancient temple hall discovered in Phitsanulok

PHITSANULOK, 16 June 2016 (NNT) - A religious hall was found inside Wat Nam Pad temple in Phitsanulok province. The Department of Fine Arts has been contacted by the temple to carry out its restoration and reinforce the hall's structure, as it was built without support beams.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925349-ancient-temple-hall-discovered-in-phitsanulok/

Penang social welfare director: some beggars are richer than the givers



PENANG: --Malaysians have been advised to be cautious in handing out money to beggars as some of them may be richer than the givers, said Penang Social Welfare director Said Sidup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925355-penang-social-welfare-director-some-beggars-are-richer-than-the-givers/

Court orders seizure of US$41.3 million worth of assets of a lawmaker

JAKARTA: -- A former Democratic party treasurer was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment and ordered to have his assets worth Rp550 billion (US$41.3 million) seized by the Corruption Eradication Commission after he was found guilty of money laundering by the Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court, The Jakarta Post Online reported on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925357-jakarta-court-orders-seizure-of-us413-million-worth-of-assets-of-a-lawmaker/