Thailand Live Tuesday 21 June 2016

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NCPO cracks down on criminal activity

BANGKOK, 21 June 2016 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has instructed security units to monitor and prevent any activities related to corruption, violence, gambling and narcotics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926497-ncpo-cracks-down-on-criminal-activity/

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Chinaman arrested for theft at Swampy tries to bribe cops - now faces two charges


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BANGKOK: -- A Chinese man was arrested on an aircraft at Suvarnabhumi after a Thai passenger complained of theft from an overhead locker on an Emirates flight from Dubai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926503-chinaman-arrested-for-theft-at-swampy-tries-to-bribe-cops-now-faces-two-charges/

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UPDATE/VIDEO

Man arrested for “wanting to shoot Donald Trump”



LAS VEGAS: -- A man arrested at a Donald Trump rally at the weekend for allegedly trying to grab a policeman’s gun said he wanted to shoot the candidate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926402-arrested-briton-wanted-to-shoot-donald-trump/#entry10879885

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WWF calls on Thailand to protect its wild tiger population

BANGKOK, June 21 2016 (NNT) - Thailand has been cited by the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) as home to one of the five most fertile habitats for tigers. The non-governmental organization has called for understanding from all sectors to effectively restore the tiger population.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926505-wwf-calls-on-thailand-to-protect-its-wild-tiger-population/

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Body of missing Scottish dad Steve Balfour is found in police morgue in Thailand

The 35-year-old had not been seen since May 14 but now his family's worst fears have came true after his body was identified by a distinctive tattoo.


Tragic Scots dad Steve Balfour with his ex-wife Nan

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926509-body-of-missing-scottish-dad-steve-balfour-is-found-in-police-morgue-in-thailand/

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Drunk drivers now must clean hospital morgues, observe real action at emergency rooms



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Probation yesterday officially launched a program for 100 drunk drivers to clean hospital morgues in order to remind them of the consequences of their irresponsible driving that could be danger to lives of others sharing the same roads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926512-drunk-drivers-now-must-clean-hospital-morgues-observe-real-action-at-emergency-rooms/

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Police commander orders all officers thoroughly read draft charter

BANGKOK, 21 June 2016 (NNT) – The commander of the Royal Thai Police has ordered all police officers to thoroughly study the draft constitution’s sections on police affairs to safeguard against misunderstandings while affirming he will take action against those opposing the coming public referendum on the draft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926515-thai-police-commander-orders-all-officers-thoroughly-read-draft-charter/

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UPDATE:

Missing Former British Soldier Confirmed Dead in Pattaya
Story by Albert Jack.


Steven Balfour (pictured with ex-wife Nan) has been missing since May

Body of missing Scottish dad Steve Balfour has been found in the police morgue in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926509-body-of-missing-scottish-dad-steve-balfour-is-found-in-police-morgue-in-thailand/page-2#entry10880204

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Meat vendors warned against using borax to keep meat fresh always



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) today warned meat sellers against using borax or sodium borate on meat to make it look fresh longer, saying the chemical substance could cause serious heath hazards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926518-meat-vendors-warned-against-using-borax-to-keep-meat-fresh-always/

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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Jordanian military official: 6 killed, 14 wounded in car bomb attack on Jordanian border forces near Syria-Jordan border.

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PM: Thailand will request for compensation from the GT200 case



BANGKOK, 21 June 2016, (NNT) - The Prime Minister affirmed that Thailand will claim compensation from the procurement of the faulty GT200 bomb detectors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926533-pm-prayut-thailand-will-request-for-compensation-from-the-gt200-case/

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Boeing Co. confirms signing agreement with Iran Air 'expressing airline's intent' to buy its aircraft.

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David Beckham voting for Britain to remain in European Union

LONDON (AP) — Former England captain David Beckham is voting for Britain to remain in the European Union in Thursday's referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926534-david-beckham-voting-for-britain-to-remain-in-european-union/

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Rain pours into BTS carriage, Thai guy totally unimpressed
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BANGKOK -- Nature unleashed another torrential storm on Bangkok yesterday, and this morning some residents were stuck at home while others waded through knee-high waters to get to school and work. People’s cars were damaged and some of us couldn’t leave our offices for lunch. Does the horror ever end?

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926573-rain-pours-into-bts-carriage-thai-guy-totally-unimpressed/

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Crappy KFC: Thai man found metal stick in his fried chicken rice
Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK -- Now we can finally say that eating at KFC can kill you, literally.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926575-crappy-kfc-thai-man-found-metal-stick-in-his-fried-chicken-rice/

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Heavy traffic causes about 200 passengers to miss flight as weatherman predicts more rains in Bangkok in the evening

BANGKOK -- About 200 air passengers missed flights at Don Meuang airport this morning (Tuesday) due to heavy traffic as a result of heavy downpour during the early hours of the day.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926576-heavy-traffic-causes-about-200-passengers-to-miss-flight-as-weatherman-predicts-more-rains-in-bangko/

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16 marine parks closed to tourists during the monsoon season

THAILAND -- The National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation Department has ordered the closure of 16 marine parks in nine southern and eastern provinces during the monsoon season effective as of today (Tuesday) until October and November.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926578-16-marine-parks-closed-to-tourists-during-the-monsoon-season/

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Gen Anupong is ready to cooperate in a probe on GT200 “bogus” bomb detectors deal

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said today that he is ready to cooperate with the Office of the Auditor-General, the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Government’s Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the army’s procurement of GT200 “bogus” bomb detectors several years ago to determine whether the procurement was transparent or not.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926533-pm-prayut-thailand-will-request-for-compensation-from-the-gt200-case/?p=10881255

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Gas station boss shoots man in head for leaving water on
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Police are hunting for a gas station manager who allegedly shot dead a Krabi volunteer police officer yesterday, after an argument over who left on the water to an artificial waterfall.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926583-gas-station-boss-shoots-man-in-head-for-leaving-water-on/

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Man who hit girlfriend wearing army top apologises for hurting the military

BANGKOK:-- A man caught on a Bangkok bus hitting his girlfriend landed in hot water because he was wearing an army camouflage t-shirt.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926600-man-who-hit-girlfriend-wearing-army-top-apologises-for-hurting-the-military/

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Thailand Live Wednesday 22 June 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926638-thailand-live-wednesday-22-june-2016/