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/

Mentally deficient man held for murder of five year old in Bangkok


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok say that a mentally deficient man has admitted to the murder of a five year old girl.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927987-mentally-deficient-man-held-for-murder-of-five-year-old-in-bangkok/

Doubts emerge over case of maid accused of stealing THB10 million gold after refusing to work in Hong Kong
By Coconuts Bangkok


Prapawan "Goi" Jaikla. Photo: Thairath TV

THAILAND -- Social media was driven wild today with the latest scandal of a 19-year-old maid who was accused by a high-so employer of stealing THB10 million-worth gold bars and diamonds from her house in Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927947-doubts-emerge-over-case-of-maid-accused-of-stealing-thb10-million-gold-after-refusing-to-work-in-hon/

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Earthquake causes buildings to sway in Mexico City.

An NGO proposes closure of Khao Yai national park during dry season



BANGKOK: -- A non-governmental organization dedicated to Khao Yai wildlife conservation has recommended the temporary close of Khao Yai national park during the dry season from March to May in order to allow nature to heal itself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927988-ngo-proposes-closure-of-khao-yai-national-park-during-dry-season/

Philanthropic cabbie given a new taxi from a Bhirompakdi heir



BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver who has been providing free service to disabled people by taking them to hospitals was recently given a new taxi to replace his ageing car by a heir of Bhirompakdi family, Mr Piti Bhirompakdi.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927989-philanthropic-cabbie-given-a-new-taxi-from-a-bhirompakdi-heir/

New lottery bill to introduce online lottery and sales licenses for vendors



BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry is expected to be able to submit to the cabinet in September a government lottery bill which will empower the Government Lottery Office to introduce, for the first time, online lottery and also will require lottery vendors to have licenses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927990-new-lottery-bill-to-introduce-online-lottery-and-sales-licenses-for-vendors/

Teaching students of how to swim to prevent them from drowning in an unused pond



BANGKOK: -- Even if there is no swimming pool in Tambon Pongpoei, Muang district of Bung Karn province, it does not discourage a physical education teacher of Ban Huey Samyod Thevakul school from teaching his students on how to swim just for the sake of sparing them from drowning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927991-teaching-students-of-how-to-swim-to-prevent-them-from-drowning-in-an-unused-pond/

Family decides not to hold cremation for army corporal



BANGKOK: -- The family of an army corporal who died of heat stroke after being forced to run under the scorching sun by his drill sergeant has decided not to cremate the victim until they have received fair treatment from the army.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927992-family-decides-not-to-hold-cremation-for-army-corporal/

Thai election monitor fumes over being barred from Thai referendum
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer


Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn displays the fraud-proof features of ballots to be used in the forthcoming referendum on April 11.

BANGKOK — After waiting months for official accreditation, the head of a nonpartisan domestic election monitoring group said he was dismayed to learn Monday that no Thai organizations would be granted status for the upcoming charter referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927993-thai-election-monitor-fumes-over-being-barred-from-thai-referendum/

Junta forces officials from posts, plays down link to abuse of migrants
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


A crowd of Burmese migrant workers on Thursday await Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrival in Samut Sakhon province.

BANGKOK — Twenty-three high-ranking officials who reportedly failed to protect the welfare of migrant workers welfare lost their jobs Friday by emergency decree, but the junta is not rushing to take credit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927994-thai-govt-forces-officials-from-posts-plays-down-link-to-abuse-of-migrants/

Bangkok's crowded riverfront could see yet another big mall
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


Photo: Asiatique The Riverfront / Facebook

BANGKOK — In case you were concerned about Bangkok’s access to community shopping malls, worry not, for another has been floated for the rapidly transforming riverside.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927995-bangkoks-crowded-riverfront-could-see-yet-another-big-mall/

Iceland beats England 2-1 in shock of Euro 2016
STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

NICE, France (AP) — Iceland pulled off one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history by beating England 2-1 in the round of 16 on Monday, continuing the astonishing run of the smallest nation at the tournament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927996-iceland-beats-england-2-1-in-shock-of-euro-2016/

Italy beats Spain 2-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals
TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Spain's era of dominance at the European Championship came to an end Monday when Italy beat the two-time defending champion 2-0 in the round of 16.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927997-italy-beats-spain-2-0-to-reach-euro-2016-quarterfinals/

DPM Somkid in China to attract investment



BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs has traveled to China to invite Chinese investors to Thailand’s eastern Special Economic Zones (SEZ) ahead of a Cabinet meeting set to discuss acts pertaining to the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927998-dpm-somkid-in-china-to-attract-investment/

IEAT: Positive outlook for Thailand in second half of this year

BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT) – The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) disclosed that the investment growth in the second half of this year has seen a positive outlook, especially in the eastern region of the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/927999-ieat-positive-outlook-for-thailand-in-second-half-of-this-year/

DDPM advises provincial authorities to brace for flooding, rainstorms, landslides and high tides

BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has advised provincial authorities to prevent and tackle flooding, rainstorms, landslides and high tides due to heavy rains in many areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928000-ddpm-advises-provincial-authorities-to-brace-for-flooding-rainstorms-landslides-and-high-tides/

Ministry of Commerce urgently prevents agricultural price drop

BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT) - Minister of Commerce Apiradi Tantraporn has instructed provincial commerce departments to prevent a price drop of fruits and urgently encourage farmers to utilize the government’s measures issued for them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928001-thai-commerce-min-urgently-prevents-agricultural-price-drop/

Ministry of Education told to solve student brawl crisis urgently



BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT)-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Ministry of Education to take serious and continuous action to eliminate student brawls.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928002-thai-education-min-told-to-solve-student-brawl-crisis-urgently/

Songkhla welcomes 3 albino lions



SONGKHLA, 28 June 2016 (NNT) - Songkhla Zoo received three albino lions from Ubon Ratchathani Zoo and will allow visitors to see them from July 7 onwards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928004-songkhla-welcomes-3-albino-lions/

Britain loses its triple A credit rating as pound plunges



LONDON: -- Uncertainty over when and even if Britain is leaving the EU hammered London’s financial markets on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928006-britain-loses-its-triple-a-credit-rating-as-pound-plunges/

Germany, Italy and France rule out informal talks on Brexit



BERLIN: -- After talks in Berlin the leaders of Italy, Germany and France have ruled out any informal talks with Britain on leaving the EU, raising the prospect of a lengthy political vacuum within the EU.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928007-germany-italy-and-france-rule-out-informal-talks-on-brexit/

Father drugged and raped 8 year old daughter, say Trang police


Image: Daily News

TRANG -- Police in Trang in Southern Thailand say that scientific forensic evidence points to the father being responsible in the death of an eight year old girl last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928008-father-drugged-and-raped-8-year-old-daughter-say-trang-police/

‘No Article 50 for now’: Britain in no rush towards Brexit door
Produced by Beatriz Beiras

"Only the UK can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours"

LONDON: The grandiose surroundings of the 15th century Jeronimos Monastery in Portugal provided the setting as the next step of the European project was set in motion back in December 2007. But as leaders of the EU’s member states added their signatures to the new

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928009-no-article-50-for-now-britain-in-no-rush-towards-brexit-door/

Were Brexit campaigners straight with voters over claims?



LONDON: -- “Mr. Johnson, any message of reassurance to the country? There are millions of very scared voters at the moment who are just looking for a message from their leader…”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928010-mr-johnson-any-message-of-reassurance-to-the-country-there-are-millions-of-very-scared-voters-at/

Italian actor Bud Spencer dies at 86



ROME: -- The Italian actor and film maker Bud Spencer has died at the age of 86 in Rome.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928011-italian-actor-bud-spencer-dies-at-86/

England to win Euros? Don't believe this Chiang Mai porcupine!


Image: Thairath

CHIANG MAI: -- Amid all the turmoil over Britain's exit from the European Union there was at last some light relief in Chiang Mai. The Night Safari organized a show where the attraction's prized albino porcupine called "Little" chose the expected winner of Euro 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928012-england-to-win-euros-dont-believe-this-chiang-mai-porcupine/

Cameron to leave EU negotiations to new PM, but says Brexit must be accepted
By Sarah Joanne Taylor



LONDON: -- British Prime Minister David Cameron has said Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially beginning the process for the UK’s departure from the EU, will not be triggered “at this stage.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928013-cameron-to-leave-eu-negotiations-to-new-pm-but-says-brexit-must-be-accepted/

Erdogan writes to Kremlin to end rift over downed jet



ANKARA: -- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has written to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a bid to end a standoff between the two nations sparked by the shooting down of a Russian plane.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928014-erdogan-writes-to-kremlin-to-end-rift-over-downed-jet/

Massive British referendum petition hijacked



LONDON: -- The parliamentary petition which calls for a second referendum on EU membership had been signed online an incredible 3 point seven million times by Monday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928015-massive-british-referendum-petition-hijacked/