NLA’s Surachai: Political parties to be asked to nominate prime ministerial candidates before the election

BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) - A vice president of the National Legislative Assembly has confirmed that all political parties will be asked to submit their prime ministerial nomination before the election takes place.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927019-political-parties-to-be-asked-to-nominate-prime-ministerial-candidates-before-the-election/

Ubon woman claims rape and theft ordeal at hands of Jomtien police

Image: Thairath

PATTAYA: -- A Thai woman has claimed that she was the victim of rape and theft after she was held for several days by Jomtien police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927021-ubon-woman-claims-rape-and-theft-ordeal-at-hands-of-jomtien-police/

Would you like a rat with that? Tops store shut after rodent dances on the donuts



BANGKOK: -- A "Tops Daily" store in Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, has been shut after a rat was filmed nibbling and clambering all over the donuts in the bakery section.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927028-would-you-like-a-rat-with-that-tops-store-shut-after-rodent-dances-on-the-donuts/

Four boys drowned in stream in Ubon Ratchathani



UBON RATCHATHANI: -- Four boys, aged 3-6 years old, drowned after they went swimming in a stream behind a temple in Khueng Nai district of Ubon Ratchathani province yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927030-four-boys-drowned-in-stream-in-ubon-ratchathani/

UPDATE:

CFR assures of food quality and hygiene at all Tops branches following rat clip

BANGKOK: -- Central Food Retail, the largest supermarket chain in Thailand, yesterday assured customers of food quality and hygiene at all its branches following a video clip showing rat eating donuts at its Sukhumvit 33 branch went viral on the social world.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927028-would-you-like-a-rat-with-that-tops-store-shut-after-rodent-dances-on-the-donuts/#entry10887950

Samui tour boss found dead - were slimming drugs to blame?

Image: Daily News

SAMUI: -- The female boss of a Samui tour company was found dead Wednesday in a bedroom above the business on the Thaweeratphadee Road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927034-samui-tour-boss-found-dead-were-slimming-drugs-to-blame/

Abbot remains free as Tiger Temple threatens to sue govt
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter


The Tiger Temple abbot Phra Visuthisaradhera, aka Luangta Chan, rolls past reporters in a golf cart June 9 at the temple complex in Kanchanaburi province.

KANCHANABURI — Three weeks after the Tiger Temple was raided and shut down, its lawyer said Thursday they are preparing to sue the national parks department for defamation and malfeasance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927035-abbot-remains-free-as-tiger-temple-threatens-to-sue-govt/

Fill up and flake out - plans for gas station hotels unveiled


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BANGKOK: -- Plans to build 50 budget hotels at PTT gas stations nationwide have been announced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927039-fill-up-and-flake-out-plans-for-gas-station-hotels-unveiled/

UPDATE:

Pattaya Policemen Kidnap, Rape & Extortion Allegations: Four Arrested


Identification Line Up

PATTAYA: -- Midday Breaking News: Stunning developments in the Na Jomtien Police Rape, Robbery and Kidnap Allegations

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927021-ubon-woman-claims-rape-and-theft-ordeal-at-hands-of-jomtien-police/?p=10888055#entry10888055

PRD opens English language camp for its officials

NAKHON NAYOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) – The Government Public Relations Department (PRD) has organized an English language camp for its personnel stationed in Nakhon Nayok province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927060-prd-opens-english-language-camp-for-its-officials/

Solar Impulse completes Atlantic crossing with landing in Seville

SEVILLE: -- The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse, has landed in Spain, completing the Atlantic leg of its historic bid to circumnavigate the globe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927061-solar-impulse-completes-atlantic-crossing-with-landing-in-seville/

96-year-old Japanese man makes Guinness history as oldest college graduate

KYOTO: -- A 96-year-old man in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest university graduate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927062-96-year-old-japanese-man-makes-guinness-history-as-oldest-college-graduate/

This year to experience more rainfall than last year



BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has revealed that Thailand this year will experience more rainfall than last year, especially after the second week of July.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927064-thailand-this-year-to-experience-more-rainfall-than-last-year/

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CGD suspends medical treatment rights of 11 officials after fraudulent claims surfaced



BANGKOK: -- The Comptroller General's Department has suspended rights for direct payment of 11 state officials and their family members after detecting their fraudulent claims of medical bills.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927071-cgd-suspends-medical-treatment-rights-of-11-officials-after-fraudulent-claims-surfaced/

Thailand welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi



BANGKOK, 23 June 2016 (NNT) - The State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi has visited Thailand on Thursday and will meet with the Thai Prime Minister to discuss labor cooperation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927074-thailand-welcomes-aung-san-suu-kyi/

Industrial estate to apologise residents for causing flood in their communities

BANGKOK -- Bangpoo industrial estate is to apologize residents living around the estate about flooding in their communities which was partially caused by excess water drained out of the estate.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927116-industrial-estate-to-apologise-residents-for-causing-flood-in-their-communities/

Road closures in Koh Kaew may last until October

Kongleaphy Keam

Construction crews are installing a retaining wall along the now-swollen channel. Photo: Wes Martin

PHUKET: -- Parts of Soi Koh Kaew 33, behind the Isuzu showroom off Thepkrasattri Road in Koh Kaew, are under construction, with crews warning that road closures may inconvenience local residents and workers, including the staff at the Phuket Gazette.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927118-road-closures-in-koh-kaew-may-last-until-october/

Phuket police carry out successful robbery response exercise


Police were able to apprehend the roleplay thieves because officers understood and followed procedures, and also because local residents helped provide important information about the suspects and their escape route. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police from Thalang Police Station held a robbery response exercise today (June 24) where they simulated catching thieves who had just carried out a robbery at a Family Mart in Baan Lipon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927129-phuket-police-carry-out-successful-robbery-response-exercise/

No decision yet reached on reducing Phuket taxi fares


Director of the Phuket Land Transportation Office Sommai Sutkhao. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- No decision was reached on whether to reduce the cost of taxi and tuk-tuk fares on the island during a meeting held by the Phuket Land Transportation Office today (June 23).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927130-no-decision-yet-reached-on-reducing-phuket-taxi-fares/

Spain: interior minister faces calls to quit

SPAIN -- Spain’s interior minister is facing mounting calls to resign after allegations he tried to smear his political rivals.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927132-spain-interior-minister-faces-calls-to-quit/

Remain camp among first to vote against Brexit

Right up until the last minute the prime minister was urging people to vote remain for a bigger, better Britain inside a reformed EU.”

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927134-remain-camp-among-first-to-vote-against-brexit/?p=10889385

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