Over 120 Myanmar illegal migrant workers rounded up in Tak

TAK: A combined force of police, soldiers and district officials today raided a densely populated community in a housing estate in Mae Sot municipal area and arrested 128 Myanmar workers for illegal entries.

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The week that was in Thailand News: Caught on tape – is there no hiding place in Thailand anymore?

Time was when you could be a naughty boy or girl in Thailand and nobody would find out about it. Even the spouse was none the wiser if you kept a straight face and played dumb, the latter always coming easy for me.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927560-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-caught-on-tape-is-there-no-hiding-place-in-thailand-anymore/

Senior local government officials in Samut Sakhon province removed

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday invoked Section 44 of the interim constitution to remove the governor and the chief police of Samut Sakhon province out of the province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927600-senior-local-government-officials-in-samut-sakhon-province-removed/

The What's On Thailand Show with inspire - June 24th 2016

This week's show filmed at the iconic BIG BUDDHA area in Pattaya hill. Includes special footage from last week's Marquee Scooters Party as well as all the regular features from Kwaang, Ash, Jason, Nina, Jonathan, Au & Mark!

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Police not convinced about 'unpaid loan' as motive for Thalang motorbike arson

Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Police are suspicious about the alleged motive behind an incident of motorbike arson that took place at a subsidized housing project in Thalang early on Saturday (June 25).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927559-police-not-convinced-about-unpaid-loan-as-motive-for-thalang-motorbike-arson/

Private sector voices mixed reaction on Brexit

BANGKOK: The Thai private sector voiced mixed reactions over the Brexit referendum with many saying it would have minimal impact on Thai economy while some expressing worries that Thai exports will be most affected.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927553-private-sector-voices-mixed-reaction-on-brexit/

Hua Lampong railway station is 100-years-old today

BANGKOK: The State Railways of Thailand held a grand celebration today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Bangkok Railway Station with several traditional activities, folk plays, musics and exhibition, to herald the rail service that was introduced first into the country by King Rama V.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927606-hua-lampong-railway-station-is-100-years-old-today/

Dutch woman dies after jumping from Chiang Mai hotel

CHIANG MAI:-- A Dutch woman has died after jumping from the Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel and Convention Centre.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927609-dutch-woman-dies-after-jumping-from-chiang-mai-hotel/

Dutchman Johan van Laarhoven and Tukta, his Thai wife Innocent, in Bangkok Prison

By Frans van Laarhoven

Johan van Laarhoven and his Thai wife were sentenced in Bangkok last year to 103 years.

BANGKOK – Dutch National Johan Van Laarhoven was arrested and sentenced to 103 years in Thai prison for money laundering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927611-dutchman-johan-van-laarhoven-and-tukta-his-thai-wife-innocent-in-bangkok-prison/

21 Year Old American Woman Recovers in Bangkok Hospital after Being Stabbed by Mugger

By Aviva Luttrell – The Recorder

Brook Drost, who teaches English in Bangkok recovers from her stab wounds in Bangkok Hospital.

BANGKOK – A 21-year-old American woman is recovering in a Bangkok Hospital after she was stabbed by a mugger while walking from a taxi to her apartment in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927616-21-year-old-american-woman-recovers-in-bangkok-hospital-after-being-stabbed-by-mugger/

PM congratulates disabled Thai man given another CRPD term

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK, 25 June 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has congratulated a disabled Thai national for being chosen to sit on the United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for another term.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927617-pm-congratulates-disabled-thai-man-given-another-crpd-term/

Thailand must brace for Brexit consequences: Ex-ASEAN secretary general

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK, 25 June 2016 (NNT) – Thailand must be prepared for possible consequences of the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union, said former ASEAN secretary general Surin Pitsuwan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927620-thailand-must-brace-for-brexit-consequences-ex-asean-secretary-general/

New electricity service standards call for improvement: ERC

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK, 25 June 2016 (NNT) – Electricity service standards call for improvement in favor of power users across the country, said Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) spokesman Viraphol Jirapraditkul.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927621-new-electricity-service-standards-call-for-improvement-erc/

Shear Defiance: Thai Students Rebel Against Mandatory Haircuts

By JAMES HOOKWAY

WAT JINDARAM, Thailand—There’s a distinct buzz in schoolyards around Thailand when the academic year starts every May, and 19-year-old Wattanachai Rojyindee aims to silence it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927625-shear-defiance-thai-students-rebel-against-mandatory-haircuts/

Air Force helicopter went missing over mountains in Chanthaburi

BANGKOK: A Royal Thai Air Force helicopter with three crews on board went missing as it was flying over Khao Chamao and Khao Wongkot in Chanthaburi province Saturday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927626-air-force-helicopter-went-missing-over-mountains-in-chanthaburi/

‘No need to be nasty’ Merkel wants clear-headed Brexit talks

By Chris Cummins | With AGENCIES

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has tried to calm the waters following the British vote to leave the European Union.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927630-no-need-to-be-nasty-merkel-wants-clear-headed-brexit-talks/

In the wake of Brexit, who is tipped for the UK’s top spot?

By Sarah Joanne Taylor

Former Mayor of London and prominent ‘Leave’ campaigner Boris Johnson faced angry crowds in London on Friday (June 24). That, however, is unlikely to be his biggest challenge.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927634-in-the-wake-of-brexit-who-is-tipped-for-the-uks-top-spot/

Spain’s politicians discuss Brexit in final day of general election campaigning

Spain’s main political parties wrapped up a final day of campaigning for Sunday’s (June 26) general election with warnings and reassurances in the aftermath of the UK’s Brexit vote.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927636-spains-politicians-discuss-brexit-in-final-day-of-general-election-campaigning/

Massive petition calls for EU referendum re-run

The recriminations are mounting in EU friendly London over Britain’s bombshell vote to leave the bloc. Outside parliament dozens of protesters gathered to voice their anger and dismay.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927646-massive-petition-calls-for-eu-referendum-re-run/

Deadly attack on hotel in Somalia’s capital

A suicide bomb attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has killed at least a dozen people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927650-deadly-attack-on-hotel-in-somalias-capital/

Putin signs energy deals with China

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to China to sign a series of energy deals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927652-putin-signs-energy-deals-with-china/

Poland, Portugal, Wales through to last 8 at Euro 2016

PAN PYLAS, Associated Press


PARIS (AP) — The quarterfinal lineup at the European Championship started to take shape on Saturday after three drab matches that will live forever in the record books but not in the memory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927654-poland-portugal-wales-through-to-last-8-at-euro-2016/

Ronaldo, Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 at European Championship

GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer


LENS, France (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal seized their chance to stay in the chase for an elusive first title together on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927655-ronaldo-portugal-beat-croatia-1-0-at-european-championship/

Poland's penalty preparations evident in Switzerland win

SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer


SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Poland spent time preparing for a penalty shootout — and it showed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927657-polands-penalty-preparations-evident-in-switzerland-win/

Gareth Bale leads Wales into quarterfinals at Euro 2016

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer


PARIS (AP) — Wearing a red shirt and white shorts just like daddy, Alba Violet Bale danced around the Parc de Princes field in celebration with her father.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927658-gareth-bale-leads-wales-into-quarterfinals-at-euro-2016/

Russian man, 61, found dead in Karon hotel

Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: Police are speculating that a 61-year-old Russian man whose body was found yesterday afternoon inside a locked Kata hotel room, most likely died due to a health condition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927662-russian-man-61-found-dead-in-karon-hotel/

German Stabbed in Walking Street by Crazy Thai Girlfriend

by Albert Jack

PATTAYA: In the early hours of the morning on June 26 the police were called to the scene of a serious assault close to the entrance of Walking Street, South Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927664-german-stabbed-in-walking-street-by-crazy-thai-girlfriend/

Gunshots Badly Injure Schoolboys in Late Night Pattaya Shooting

by Albert Jack

PATTAYA: At 2.30am on the morning of June 26 the police were informed, by Banglamung Hospital staff, that they were treating two people for gunshot wounds. One of the victims is a ten-year old boy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927665-gunshots-badly-injure-schoolboys-in-late-night-pattaya-shooting/

Kuwaiti Knife Fight in Pattaya CCTV Footage Emerges.

by Albert Jack

PATTAYA: At 4am on the morning of Saturday 7th May Pattaya City was rocked by a savage knife fight between Kuwaiti nationals and CCTV video footage of the incident has now emerged and circulated on Kuwaiti social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927669-kuwaiti-knife-fight-in-pattaya-cctv-footage-emerges/

Events & Offers Throughout Thailand – Free Inspire App

Every event and offer in your pocket – on your mobile phone

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927548-events-offers-throughout-thailand-free-inspire-app/