M.L. Panadda unveils 'Pride of Thailand' project



BANGKOK, 28 June 2016, (NNT) - The government has officially announced a project to construct a massive digital database of positive stories in the Kingdom, entitled "The Pride of Thailand".

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Pattaya cops accused of kidnapping, raping masseuse freed on bail
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


Police officers discuss the investigation with the victim, not pictured, June 23 at the Pattaya Police Station in Chonburi province.

PATTAYA — Six cops and police volunteers accused of raping and extorting money from a drug suspect in Pattaya are now free on bail, police said Tuesday.

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New MRT Purple Line will connect to Blue Line, but not anytime soon
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


People line up to register for free test run tickets for the Purple Line on June 5 at MRT Khlong Bang Phai in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Those traveling from the old and new MRT lines between Tao Poon and Bang Sue stations will have to hop on a bus for at least a year before the rails are connected.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928159-new-mrt-purple-line-will-connect-to-blue-line-but-not-anytime-soon/

BRUSSELS (AP) - EU Commission chief says no talks with Britain can start until it notifies EU departure .

Pollution Control Dept to restore Khli Ti Stream in Kanchanaburi Province after lead contamination



KANCHANABURI, 28 June 2016 (NNT) - The Pollution Control Department is preparing to restore Khli Ti Stream in Kanchanaburi province after lead contamination. The project is expected to take 1,000 days and has a budget of 584 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928162-pollution-control-dept-to-restore-khli-ti-stream-in-kanchanaburi-province-after-lead-contamination/

Cabinet approves project to develop Eastern Economic Corridor

BANGKOK, 28 June 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved a project to develop the Eastern Economic Corridor into one of ASEAN’s most major economic zones.

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BERLIN (AP) - Merkel: No talks with Britain on leaving the EU until Britain starts formal procedure to leave.

BERLIN (AP) - Merkel: In Britain's interest to maintain "close relations" after exit from European Union.

BERLIN (AP) - Merkel says she will use "all her strength" to prevent EU from further drifting apart.

BERLIN (AP) - Merkel: Britain "cannot expect to have no more obligations but keep privileges" of EU ties.

Udon Thani’s Red-shirt chieftain Kwanchai given two years jailterm without suspension

THAILAND -- Former Red-Shirt chieftain of Udon Thani Kwanchai Sarakham (Praipana) has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment in absentia by the Supreme Court after he was found guilty of attempted murder and assault charges.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928197-udon-thanis-red-shirt-chieftain-kwanchai-given-two-years-jailterm-without-suspension/

The luckiest lizard in the whole wide world
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo credit: Facebook User Jira Niyom

THAILAND -- Social media is swooning over photos and a story posted by Facebook user Jira Niyom, a Silpakorn University student, according to his Facebook. He posted several photos of a group of people who got together to save a severely injured monitor lizard that was hit by a car in Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928198-the-luckiest-lizard-in-the-whole-wide-world/

Cop Cat! Frisky feline attends drug bust press conference
By Coconuts Bangkok


Cop Cat! Photos: Thanakorn S. Camerarock/Facebook

THAILAND -- The police have been making some pretty big drug busts in recent weeks but, if this photo is any indication, they don’t have to do it completely alone.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928199-cop-cat-frisky-feline-attends-drug-bust-press-conference/

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