Thailand Live Monday 20 June 2016

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Ramkhamhaeng University holds anti-drug campaign in Bangkok

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016, (NNT) - The Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) and the Wang Thong Lang District Office have organized an anti-drugs campaign in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926138-ramkhamhaeng-university-holds-anti-drug-campaign-in-bangkok/

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First arrest in Bahrain sex ring as woman faces charges


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BANGKOK: -- Police have announced the first arrest of a Thai woman who they say tricked women into going to Bahrain to take part in the sex trade.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926139-first-arrest-in-bahrain-sex-ring-as-woman-faces-charges/

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Farang beach rubbish collectors wowing Thais


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BANGKOK: -- A group of tourists collecting rubbish on the beach at Koh Lanta in the south of Thailand has been attracting the attention of Thais on social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926141-farang-beach-rubbish-collectors-wowing-thais/

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Video: Youths in punch up in ER room


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CHUMPHON: -- Violence spilled over to an ER room in the early hours of Sunday morning as two groups of youths had a fight in the emergency room of Chumphon Hospital in the south of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926144-video-youths-in-punch-up-in-er-room/

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DIVIDED AMERICA: Gun views fractious even as fewer bear arms
By MATT SEDENSKY

NEW YORK (AP) — Wherever you look in this nation born of a bloody revolution of musket fire, chances are there's sharp disagreement over firearms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926147-divided-america-gun-views-fractious-even-as-fewer-bear-arms/

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Eight month old girl thrown to her death from pick-up


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LAMPANG: -- An eight month old baby was thrown from her mother's arms after a pick up collided with a guard rail during heavy rain in Lampang on Sunday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926151-eight-month-old-girl-thrown-to-her-death-from-pick-up-in-lampang/

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Abandoned Chinese Tourists. Two Tour Guides Arrested
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- 9am Breaking News: Two tour guides have been arrested, one thought to be Chinese, after 38 Chinese tourists were abandoned at a Pattaya hotel without having had their rooms paid for.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926027-38-chinese-tourists-abandoned-by-thai-tour-guides-as-tour-company-is-robbed-of-their-room-fees/page-2#entry10874776

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SET up 5.33 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Chemipan Corporation Company Chief’s Teenage Son Mugged in Pattaya
Story by Albert Jack



HiSo’s Son in Chain Snatch Drama

PATTAYA: -- Just after midnight on the morning of June 20, Pattaya police were called to Naklua after five Thai students reported a robbery.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926159-chemipan-corporation-company-chiefs-teenage-son-mugged-in-pattaya/

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BMA to go ahead with its Chao Phraya River banks development project

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016, (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will proceed with its project to develop the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926161-bma-to-go-ahead-with-its-chao-phraya-river-banks-development-project/

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Discussions on women's role in national reform

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016, (NTT) - A gathering was recently arranged to discuss women's role in national reform and to realize the importance of the public referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926163-discussions-on-womens-role-in-national-reform/

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Thailand: Bangkok authorities brace for looming downpours, flash floods
by Asian Correspondent Staff

BANGKOK: -- AUTHORITIES in Thailand are preparing for prolonged downpours which are predicted to unleash a series flash floods across its capital of Bangkok this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926164-thailand-bangkok-authorities-brace-for-looming-downpours-flash-floods/

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"Take my picture please?" - but Thai guy gets a shock he won't forget


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BANGKOK: -- It is a situation that has happened to everyone. It is a very public place and a stranger asks you to take their picture. These days they will probably hand you their phone to get the job done.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926165-take-my-picture-please-but-thai-guy-gets-a-shock-he-wont-forget/

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One third of coral reefs around Vietnam’s popular diving destination bleached

HANOI: -- About one-quarter of coral reefs off Vietnam’s famous resort island of Con Dao has bleached suspected to be caused by warm water, making them vulnerable to a massive die-off, Than Nien News Online reported quoting local officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926170-one-third-of-coral-reefs-around-vietnams-popular-diving-destination-bleached/

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Thailand falls to 49th on World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to improve business and investment opportunities, after the World Bank revised down Thailand's rank to 49th from 46th for 'Ease of Doing Business.'

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926172-thailand-falls-to-49th-on-world-banks-ease-of-doing-business-ranking/

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Suspicions of ransom money paid to ASG for four Malaysian hostages ziphoned by officials



MANILA: -- The Abu Sayaf Group has received only P100 million of the P130 million paid by families and friends of four Malaysian sailors abducted by the group n April this year raising suspicions that the rebels may be in cahoots with corrupt government officials from Malaysia and the Philippines, reported The Manila Times Online on Sunday quoting highly placed Philippine sources.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926173-suspicions-of-ransom-money-paid-to-asg-for-four-malaysian-hostages-ziphoned-by-officials/

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Fishing piers in Pattani bombed by southern militants



PATTANI: -- Violence continued in the deep south despite the Muslim Ramadan fast with two fishing piers in Pattani bombed by southern militants, causing damages to four fishing boats.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926177-fishing-piers-in-pattani-bombed-by-southern-militants/

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EU referendum: Immigration target 'impossible' in EU, Vote Leave says

LONDON: -- David Cameron's manifesto pledge to reduce net migration to below 100,000 must be abandoned if he wins the referendum, Vote Leave has said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926181-eu-referendum-immigration-target-impossible-in-eu-vote-leave-says/

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Premier Najib snubs at Dr Mahathir



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak hit back at his predecessor, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in the aftermath of his Barisan Nasional’s twin by-election wins over the opposition, The New Straits Times Online reported on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926184-premier-najib-snubs-at-dr-mahathir/

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Blaze tears through famous border market, again


At least six shops at Rong Kluea Market near the Cambodian border are destroyed by fire early Monday morning.

SA KAEO — A large fire burned through a famous sprawling border market near a popular land crossing into Cambodia in the early hours of Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926186-blaze-tears-through-famous-rong-kluea-border-market-again/

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Singapore youths caught shoplifting in Bangkok but laughing like it is nothing



BANGKOK: -- These two Singaporean were caught shop lifting on June 16, 2016 at Platinum Fashion Mall, Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926187-singapore-youths-caught-shoplifting-in-bangkok-but-laughing-like-it-is-nothing/

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Harold with the adult movie star wife has his brain examined after giving her all his money


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BANGKOK: -- Harold the aged American businessman in love with a former porn star gives his wife all his earnings. Now he has been pictured online at a top Bangkok hospital having his brain examined.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926190-harold-with-the-adult-movie-star-wife-has-his-brain-examined-after-giving-her-all-his-money/

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Scotland views EU vote with uncertainty



EDINBURGH: -- Scotland could play a ‘pivotal role in keeping the UK inside the EU. Polls suggest Scots are in favour of the bloc by a majority of two to one and a close vote for Remain could be thanks to Scottish enthusiasm for membership.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926191-scotland-views-eu-vote-with-uncertainty/

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“Britain’s not a quitter” says Cameron in Brexit debate



LONDON: -- Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron made an impassioned call for voters to choose to stay in the EU when campaigning resumed on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926193-britains-not-a-quitter-says-cameron-in-brexit-debate/

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DPM Wisanu: Govt policies improve legislation, administrative and justice systems

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016, (NNT) - The current administration had enacted 172 laws over the past one year and eight months, with the objective of improving the nation's legislation, administrative and justice systems.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926215-dpm-wisanu-govt-policies-improve-legislation-administrative-and-justice-systems/

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Health officials raid Simummuang market to check unsafe food



BANGKOK: -- Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division and health officials today raided the Talad Simummuang wholesale market in Lam Lukka district of Pathum Thani province following complaints by consumers that pork meat bought from this market was contaminated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926221-health-officials-raid-simummuang-market-to-check-unsafe-food/

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Phuket school issues apology over student injury, teacher behaviour
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- Kajonkiet Thalang School has issued a formal apology over claims made against two teachers following two parents last week filing a police complaint about the treatment of their 7-year-old son, who needed stitches to close a head wound sustained during swimming practice at the school.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925670-parents-allege-son-injured-by-teacher-at-phuket-school/?p=10875693#entry10875693

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Kasikorn Research Center says Brexit not overly significant for Thailand

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016 (NNT) - Kasikorn Research Center has estimated that if the UK votes to stay in the EU, Thailand would only be affected by short-term fluctuations in the currency market, before refocusing its attention to the interest rate policies of the US Federal Reserve and the Chinese economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926225-kasikorn-research-center-says-brexit-not-overly-significant-for-thailand/

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PM kicks off leadership creation program

BANGKOK, 20 June 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has chaired a signing ceremony to kick off the CONNEXT ED: The Leadership Program for School Partner program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926227-pm-prayut-kicks-off-leadership-creation-program/

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Auditor-General revives probe on bogus bomb detectors
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


Minister of Interior Affairs Chaovarat Chanweerakul, center, on Dec. 3, 2009, demonstrates the so-called "Alpha 6" narcotics detectors that were later exposed to be bogus.

BANGKOK — The Office of Auditor-General said he wanted to give it another try in the effort to hold the authorities accountable for wasting up millions of baht on bogus bomb detectors sold by a British conman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926229-auditor-general-revives-probe-on-bogus-bomb-detectors/