Thailand Live Wednesday 29 June 2016

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Gunman kills 2 women at Arizona courthouse
BY BNO NEWS

HOLBROOK: -- A man opened fire at the Navajo County Superior Court building in Holbrook, Arizona, after a court hearing did not go his way, killing two women, county officials say. The suspected shooter has been taken into custody.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928327-gunman-kills-2-women-at-arizona-courthouse/

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Thai woman couldn't wait for divorce - gets done for drugs


Image: Thairath

UDON THANI: -- A Sakorn Nakorn woman couldn't wait for her divorce settlement - she decided to sell drugs to get money so that she could go and work in Taiwan, Udon police were told.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928328-thai-woman-couldnt-wait-for-divorce-gets-done-for-drugs/

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Prawit rejects call to release seven student activists



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan today rejected call by a group of pro-democracy academics for the National Council for Peace and Order to release seven student activists recently arrested by authorities for campaigning against the August 7 national referendum saying these people blatantly violated the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928331-prawit-rejects-call-to-release-seven-student-activists/

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High spec min van used for smuggling 190 kilos or krathom leaves


Image: Daily News

SADAO: -- Police and customs at the Malaysian border arrested two men for smuggling after their expensively outfitted van was found to contain 190 kilos of krathom leaves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928334-high-spec-min-van-used-for-smuggling-190-kilos-or-krathom-leaves/

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Late Night Bar Raids Continue. Eighteen Closed Down
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 3am on the morning of June 29 the Governor of Chonburi, Komsom Ekachai, ordered the police to carry out raids on entertainment venues all over Pattaya City.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928335-late-night-bar-raids-continue-eighteen-closed-down/

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PM affirms continued effort against corruption



BANGKOK, 29 June 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has affirmed his administration is working to its utmost to combat corruption and has given the issue great importance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928336-pm-prayut-affirms-continued-effort-against-corruption/

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NARIT says mysterious object is meteoroid



PHITSANULOK: -- The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) says a mysterious object that fell and pierced through the roof tiles of a house in Phitsanulok province on Monday night might be a meteoroid.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928305-big-bang-theory-tested-in-phitsanulok-grannie-has-the-answer/#entry10909844

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Voices
Even though we voted for it, a Brexit won't happen in the end. Here's why
I voted Leave – but, looking at the reasons, it's undeniable that we'll stay in the European Union after all
Sean O'Grady

LONDON: -- Even for an optimistic Brexiteer like me, the last few days have been difficult. Many people who voted out are already feeling a bit betrayed as certain fundamental truths sink in.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928382-even-though-we-voted-for-it-a-brexit-wont-happen-in-the-end-heres-why/

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Former MP faces first 12-day detention period for murder conspiracy charge



BANGKOK: -- Heavily armed police from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) today escorted former deputy commerce minister Pol Lt Col Bunyin Tangphakorn to Phra Khanong Court for permission to detain him 12 days for questioning for murder conspiracy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928383-former-mp-faces-first-12-day-detention-period-for-murder-conspiracy-charge/

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This terrifying flesh-eating poisonous underwater monster could RUIN your Thailand holiday
Scary beastie spotted in the waters of a country that's becoming increasingly popular with British tourists
BY JASPER HAMILL


Source: Internet

LONDON: -- More than 900,000 Brits flock to Thailand every year in search of sun, sand and spicy shrimp soup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928387-this-terrifying-flesh-eating-poisonous-underwater-monster-could-ruin-your-thailand-holiday/

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Death of Korean girl on Patong beach may be a suicide attempt

PHUKET: -- Khatu district police in Phuket said late today that the death of a Korean girl on Patong beach this morning might be a suicide attempt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928315-body-of-korean-woman-washes-up-on-patong-beach-rescue-teams-search-for-missing-boyfriend/#entry10910379

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Fast Auto Show Thailand 2016 to kick off in Bangkok on July 3

BANGKOK, 29 June 2016 (NNT) - Fast Auto Show Thailand 2016 will kick off at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, with organizers expecting to sell 3,000 cars.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928404-fast-auto-show-thailand-2016-to-kick-off-in-bangkok-on-july-3/

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Facebook Gambler: Conned out of B19,000 and Then Reports Himself to the Police
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- Just after midnight, on the morning of June 28, a thirty-two year old Songtaew Driver, Pawarit Chuensamran, reported an incident to the Pattaya Police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928407-facebook-gambler-conned-out-of-b19000-and-then-reports-himself-to-pattaya-police/

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ROME (AP) - Italian navy recovers migrant ship that sank in 2015 with 700 people aboard.

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Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley's first guitarist, dies at 84
ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scotty Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped Elvis Presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that included Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Bruce Springsteen, died Tuesday. He was 84.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928409-scotty-moore-elvis-presleys-first-guitarist-dies-at-84/

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Jordan widens IS crackdown; signs of home-grown extremism
By KARIN LAUB

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Two dozen men charged with supporting the Islamic State group squeezed into a cage in Jordan's state security court. After brief questioning from a judge, they filed back out, and guards ushered in the next group of accused militants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928410-jordan-widens-is-crackdown;-signs-of-home-grown-extremism/

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Division, confusion as EU rethinks future without Britain
By LORNE COOK and ANGELA CHARLTON

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders are meeting Wednesday without Britain for the first time to rethink their union and keep it from disintegrating after Britain's unprecedented vote to leave — but conflicting visions of Europe's future are complicating the high-stakes summit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928411-division-confusion-as-eu-rethinks-future-without-britain/

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Thaivisa Video News 29 June

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Bangkok man says he slashed stranger because he was drunk, confused
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


Worawat Lungsan, 21, participates in a police ‘re-enactment’ on Wednesday in Bangkok’s Min Buri district.

BANGKOK — A Bangkok man confessed today to slashing a woman’s arm with a knife last week, but said it was a case of mistaken identity because he was really drunk at the time.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928416-bangkok-man-says-he-slashed-stranger-because-he-was-drunk-confused/

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No Water in Hang Dong and Surrounding Areas From July 1 – 2



CityNews – The Provincial Waterworks Authority of Chiang Mai has announced that water will be turned off while they work on coordinating the old and new pipe systems to Suksiri Co., Ltd., the Nature Home Chiang Mai.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928430-no-water-in-hang-dong-and-surrounding-areas-from-july-1-2/?p=10911028

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Chiang Mai Traffic Exacerbated by Storms

CityNews – A large storm passed over Chiang Mai in the early hours of June 29, causing many floods and severe traffic jams from the early morning through midday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928432-chiang-mai-traffic-exacerbated-by-storms/

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Ex-Teacher Exam Fee Conman Arrested at Golden Triangle

CityNews – An ex-teacher was arrested at the Golden Triangle after being on the run from police after he was found guilty of corruption and stealing exam fees in over 20 schools.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928437-ex-teacher-exam-fee-conman-arrested-at-golden-triangle/

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2.3 Million Chinese Tourists Vote Two Chiang Mai Restaurants in Top Ten List

CityNews – Two of Chiang Mai’s most popular restaurants, Mix Restaurant & Bar Chiang Mai and DK David’s Kitchen at 909, have made it to the top ten best tourist attractions for Chinese tourists in the “2016 People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists” online vote attracting 3.2 Million voters, hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this June.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928439-23-million-chinese-tourists-vote-two-chiang-mai-restaurants-in-top-ten-list/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Thursday 30 June 2016

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