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/

UDD core leaders summonsed to acknowledge charges



BANGKOK: -- Summonses have been issued by the Crime Suppression Division police for core leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) to acknowledge the charges of illegal assembly of more than five people in public places.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926859-udd-core-leaders-summonsed-to-acknowledge-charges/

Garbage blamed for slowing down of water in drainage tunnel



BANGKOK: -- Over eight tonnes of garbage have been plucked from the drainage tunnel at Rama IX and they were suspected of slowing down the flow of rain water from road surfaces in Bangkok in the past two days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926898-garbage-blamed-for-slowing-down-of-water-in-drainage-tunnel/

Mahidol is Thailand’s No 1 university: Asia University Rankings 2016



BANGKOK: -- Mahidol University was ranked the No 1 university of Thailand and the 90th in Asia out of a total of 200 universities in the latest Asia University Rankings 2016 undertaken by Times Higher Education Institute.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926899-mahidol-is-thailands-no-1-university-asia-university-rankings-2016/

Dhammakaya followers are ready to return 400 million baht to Klongchan Credit Union if…



BANGKOK: -- Followers of Wat Dhammakaya are willing to return the 400 million baht in donation given to the temple if the Department of Special Investigation can verify that the money was misappropriated from Klongchan Credit Union Cooperatives by its former management and given to the temple.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926901-dhammakaya-followers-are-ready-to-return-400-million-baht-to-klongchan-credit-union-if/

Gen Paiboon: No legalization of narcotic drugs



BANGKOK: -- The government will not legalise narcotics drugs but will put more emphasis on rehabilitating drug addicts with the Ministry of Public Health as the lead organization in dealing with the addicts, Justice Minister Paiboon Kumchaya said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926902-thai-justice-minister-paiboon-no-legalization-of-narcotic-drugs/

All oil prices up except E 85



BANGKOK: -- PTT Plc and Bangchak announced the increase of all pump prices except E 85 effective 5 am Thursday.

The price of benzene, gasohol 95, gasohol 91 and E 20 will be increased 60 satang/litre. While diesel price will go up 50 satang/litre.

The price of E 85 remains unchanged.

The new pump prices in Bangkok and adjacent provinces on Thursday will be as follows:

Benzene 95 31.96 baht
Gasohol 95 25.00 baht
Gasohol 91 24.58 baht
E 20 22.44 baht
E 85 18.39 baht

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/169739-2/


-- Thai PBS 2016-06-23

Tiny Iceland advances at Euro 2016, next plays England
STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — A late winning goal. A spot in the knockout stage. The prospect playing in the round of 16 against England.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926903-tiny-iceland-beats-austria-2-1-to-set-up-england-clash/

Belgium knocks out Sweden in Ibrahimovic's last game
JAMES ELLINGWORTH, AP Sports Writer

NICE, France (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played his last game for Sweden, a 1-0 loss to Belgium on Wednesday at the European Championship.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926904-belgium-knocks-out-sweden-1-0-in-ibrahimovics-last-game/

Ronaldo scores 2 in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Hungary
JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press

LYON, France (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo came through. Twice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926905-ronaldo-scores-2-in-portugals-3-3-draw-with-hungary/

Ireland beats Italy 1-0 to advance to round of 16
ERIC WILLEMSEN, Associated Press

LILLE, France (AP) — A late goal from Robby Brady proved enough for Ireland to beat Italy 1-0 on Wednesday and secure a place for his team in the knockout stages of the European Championship.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926906-ireland-beats-italy-1-0-to-advance-to-round-of-16/

PM approves plan for expanding U-Tapao International Airport and Sattahip Commercial Port



CHON BURI, 23 June 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved the plan for expanding U-Tapao International Airport and Sattahip Commercial Port.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926908-pm-approves-plan-for-expanding-u-tapao-international-airport-and-sattahip-commercial-port/

NRSA committee on road safety wants new strategies to tackle road accidents

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) - A committee under the National Reform Steering Assembly has called for new strategies to tackle the rising number of road accidents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926909-thai-nrsa-committee-on-road-safety-wants-new-strategies-to-tackle-road-accidents/

Thailand prepared to accommodate Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) – Police and security agencies are prepared to accommodate the visit of Myanmar’s stateswoman Aung San Suu Kyi on 23-25 June 2016, says spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926910-thailand-prepared-to-accommodate-aung-san-suu-kyis-visit/

Ministries of Transport, Education unveil media mitigating railroad crossing accidents

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Education have joined hands to produce visual media aimed at mitigating accidents at railroad crossings to be distributed to schools nationwide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926911-thai-min-of-transport-education-unveil-media-mitigating-railroad-crossing-accidents/

Hopes snuffed for single transit card before 2017
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


The Mangmoom (Spider) design won the design competition for the integrated card in October. Photo: ThaiCommonTicket / Facebook

BANGKOK — Every commuter’s dream of carrying only one card to ride all the rails will remain just that for now, as it won’t be ready by August as promised.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926912-hopes-snuffed-for-single-transit-card-before-2017/

All aboard! Celebrate a century of Hua Lamphong Saturday
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter



BANGKOK — Some say it’s name today came from a bastardization of “field of carefree cows” in Thai or the lamphong plants which once grew there. Others point to its signature windowed arch and resemblance to Frankfurt’s rail station, insisting it’s a sound-alike for Hauptbahnhof, or central train station in German.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926913-all-aboard-celebrate-a-century-of-hua-lamphong-saturday/

Ministry of Public Health scrambles to decrease number of Opisthorchiasis and bile duct cancer patients

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is scrambling to decrease the number of Opisthorchiasis and bile duct cancer patients under a 10-year plan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926914-thai-health-min-scrambles-to-decrease-number-of-opisthorchiasis-and-bile-duct-cancer-patients/

DIT proceeds with standardization of pre-packaged goods

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is pushing forward with the effort to raise the standard of pre-packaged products, with an aim of fostering trust among consumers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926915-dit-proceeds-with-standardization-of-pre-packaged-goods/

Is a multi-country Tourist Visa for Southeast Asia on the cards?
STAFF WRITER


Featured image by Jon Rawlinson and used under a Creative Commons licence

BANGKOK: -- For the tourists and backpackers who like to explore multiple countries in Southeast Asia while on their holidays, travelling could be about to get significantly easier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926916-is-a-multi-country-tourist-visa-for-southeast-asia-on-the-cards/

Three new Zika cases reported in Phetchabun province



BANGKOK: -- Three Zika cases have been reported in Phetchabun province after the two cases in Chiang Mai’s Sansai district have been discharged from the hospital when they were cleared of any Zika virus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926917-three-new-zika-cases-reported-in-phetchabun-province/

Big ganja haul found under cow dung - mule in the stink

Image: tnamcot

NAKHON PHANOM: -- A man was arrested after 600 kilos of compressed ganja was found hidden under sacks of cow dung in the back of his pick-up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926918-big-ganja-haul-found-under-cow-dung-mule-in-the-stink/

Army/Police swoop nets 28 illegal minibuses at Future Perk Rangsit

Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- A swoop by police, army and land transport officials Wednesday at Future Park shopping centre in Rangsit, northern Bangkok, resulted in the arrest of 28 minibus drivers for operating illegal services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926919-armypolice-swoop-nets-28-illegal-minibuses-at-future-perk-rangsit/

Teacher caught on video assaulting female student - but many see nothing wrong in that


Image: Thairath

UBON RATCHATHANI: -- A male teacher in Ubon was caught on video bashing a female high school student over the head. The clip was posted online on Wednesday causing a lot of comment on social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926920-teacher-caught-on-video-assaulting-female-student-but-many-see-nothing-wrong-in-that/

Come fly with me - just don't expect a ticket! Woman busted in Thai Airways scam

Image: tnamcot

BANGKOK: -- Police have announced the arrest of a Thai woman who posed as a Thai Airways employee in the "VIP Customer" section - she advertised online that she could get you tickets for up to half price.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926921-come-fly-with-me-just-dont-expect-a-ticket-woman-busted-in-thai-airways-scam/

Durian-flavoured condoms set to spice up Asian market


Featured image source: Internet

BANGKOK: -- A CONDOM manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand, is producing durian-flavoured condoms to cater to the Asian market, reported China Press.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926922-thailand-is-now-making-durian-flavored-condoms/

Historic peace deal signed between Colombian government and FARC rebels



HAVANA: -- Three years of historic peace talks between Colombian government and FARC negotiators have resulted in a ceasefire agreement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926923-historic-peace-deal-signed-between-colombian-government-and-farc-rebels/

Germany: jailed nurse suspected of murdering more patients



OLDENBURG: -- A former German nurse already serving a life sentence for murdering two patients after injecting them with heart medication, may have killed dozens more, say investigators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926924-germany-jailed-nurse-suspected-of-murdering-more-patients/

Rio 2016: Jaguar shot dead at Olympic torch ceremony



RIO DE JANEIRO: -- A jaguar has been shot dead shortly after an Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926925-rio-2016-jaguar-shot-dead-at-olympic-torch-ceremony/

Russia must be ready to respond to NATO’s ‘aggressive actions’, says Putin



MOSCOW: -- President Vladimir Putin has said Russia must boost its combat readiness in response to NATO’s “aggressive actions” near its borders.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/926926-russia-must-be-ready-to-respond-to-natos-aggressive-actions-says-putin/