Thailand Live Thursday 30 June 2016

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Heat is on for "Lady Kai" in Rich vs Poor theft case


Image: Manager Online

BANGKOK: -- Pressure is being stepped up in the Rich vs Poor theft case that is gripping the nation. Details are sketchy but a top policeman says "there is a case to answer".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928570-heat-is-on-for-lady-kai-in-rich-vs-poor-theft-case/

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Thai Woman Brutally Beaten by Boyfriend’s Drinking Buddy
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 5pm on the evening of June 29 the Sawangboriboon Medics were called to attend a woman who had been badly beaten at a temporary shack in Pratumnak Soi 5, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928573-thai-woman-brutally-beaten-by-boyfriends-drinking-buddy/

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Godfather of legal highs Matt Bowden moves to Thailand, leaves creditors in limbo
CHLOE WINTER

WELLINGTON: -- The man known as the Godfather of New Zealand's legal high industry has left the country, despite one of his companies still owing more than $3.5 million.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928575-godfather-of-new-zealands-legal-highs-matt-bowden-moves-to-thailand-leaves-creditors-in-limbo/

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Phuket Airport runway-extension plan gains momentum
Suthicha Sirirat


The Transport Ministry is pushing for the runway at Phuket Airport to be extended, one way or the other, to accommodate larger aircraft. Photo: Richard Vandervord

PHUKET: -- The Transport Ministry has called for officials to submit a draft proposal to have the runway at Phuket International Airport extended into the sea so that the key tourist portal can accommodate larger aircraft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928578-phuket-airport-runway-extension-plan-gains-momentum/

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425,000 iOS apps disappeared from the App Store in Thailand – and no one knows why
BY STAFF WRITER



If you were unable to find some of your favourite apps in the App Store earlier this month, then this is probably the reason why.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/425000-ios-apps-disappeared-from-the-app-store-in-thailand-and-no-one-knows-why/15975/

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Scam warning: Received an email from Facebook or Apple recently? Don’t open it
BY STAFF WRITER



Internet users are being warned to be on the lookout for emails which claim to be from Facebook or Apple.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/scam-warning-received-an-email-from-facebook-or-apple-recently-dont-open-it/15970/

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Microsoft readies Windows 10 update, answers critics
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS



SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft has a birthday present for Windows 10 users: more capabilities for its Cortana digital assistant and new ways to ditch passwords.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-readies-windows-10-update-answers-critics/15973/

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Monk found with drugs, weapons and "masturbation equipment"


Image: Daily News

PAK KRET: -- A monk in Pak Kret has been defrocked after a raid at his temple found drugs, weapons, condoms and what police described as "masturbation equipment".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928583-monk-found-with-drugs-weapons-and-masturbation-equipment/

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Cambodians arrested for using other people's passports


Image: tnamcot

ARANYAPRATHET: -- Immigration swooped on a minivan travelling to Bangkok and arrested 12 Cambodians and a Thai man.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928585-cambodians-arrested-for-using-other-peoples-passports/

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Dog’s Dinner for Cambodian Workers
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- Just after midnight on June 20 the Banglamung Police received information on their 191 Hotline Number about animal abuse in the worker camp in M. 2 Takiantia, Banglamung. A patrol was sent to the location.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928588-dogs-dinner-for-cambodian-workers/

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Patong hill bus crash driver guilty of reckless driving, fined B1,000
Chanida Summast


The crash left six Chinese tourists requiring hospital treatment for minor scrapes. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- The driver of a tour bus that crashed on Patong hill on Sunday night while taking 25 Chinese tourists to their resort on Soi Eden in Patong has been found guilty of reckless driving and fined B1,000.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928590-patong-hill-bus-crash-driver-guilty-of-reckless-driving-fined-b1000/

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SET up 8.71 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Govt to keep fighting human trafficking despite results of new TIP Report

BANGKOK, 30 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that Thailand will continue to focus on the mission to end human trafficking although reports suggest that the country’s ranking on the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report could improve this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928593-thai-govt-to-keep-fighting-human-trafficking-despite-results-of-new-tip-report/

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Duterte sworn in to begin his presidency



MANILA: -- Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is due to be sworn in before noon today (Thursday) to formally assume the office to start his six-year term as the 16th president, The Manila Times Online reported Wednesday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928618-duterte-sworn-in-to-begin-his-presidency/

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Penang chief minister detained on corruption charge



PENANG: -- Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman, Phang Li Koon, have been arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on corruption charges, according to New Straits Times Online on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928621-penang-chief-minister-detained-on-corruption-charge/

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Fire breaks out at Emporium Mall
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


Smoke is seen outside the Emporium shopping mall Thursday morning. Photo: @nidneung123 / Twitter

BANGKOK — A fire broke out in the basement of luxury shopping mall Emporium this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928622-fire-breaks-out-at-emporium-mall/

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Private sector voice optimism about expected Tier 2 placement by the US



BANGKOK: -- The private sector has voiced optimism about a yet-to-be confirmed report that the United States would raise Thailand's ranking in human trafficking from the lowest Tier 3 placement to Tier 2.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928623-private-sector-voice-optimism-about-expected-tier-2-placement-by-the-us/

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as president of the Philippines.

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Vietnam’s tourist arrivals up 21 percent in six months



HANOI: -- Foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow 21 percent for the first six months of this year but industry insiders are now waiting anxiously to find out what policymakers will do next, reported the Thanh Nien News Online on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928626-vietnams-tourist-arrivals-up-21-percent-in-six-months/

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Holidaymakers urged to visit Thale Ban National Park in Satun

SATUN, 30 June 2016 (NNT) - Holidaymakers are invited to visit Thale Ban National Park in Satun province to enjoy the picturesque freshwater lake and other natural beauties, which have remained protected from modern development.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928630-holidaymakers-urged-to-visit-thale-ban-national-park-in-satun/

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Publisher: 'Mein Kampf' proceeds to aid Holocaust survivors
AMY ANTHONY, Associated Press

BOSTON: -- A Boston-based publishing company has decided to donate proceeds from Adolf Hitler's infamous manifesto "Mein Kampf" to a local organization that works with aging Holocaust survivors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928632-publisher-mein-kampf-proceeds-to-aid-holocaust-survivors/

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Duterte sworn in as president of Philippines
By JIM GOMEZ and TERESA CEROJANO

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in Thursday as president of the Philippines, with some hoping his maverick style will energize the country but others fearing he will undercut one of Asia's liveliest democracies amid threats to kill criminals en masse.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928618-duterte-sworn-in-to-begin-his-presidency/#entry10913332

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Man, 18, charged with murder of friend in Phuket soi
Darawan Naknakhon


Min, 18, admitted to police that he stabbed his friend many times until he fell to the ground. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (June 28) for the murder of another 18 year old who was stabbed to death in Koh Kaew on Sunday night (June 26).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928637-man-18-charged-with-murder-of-friend-in-phuket-soi/

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Sidewalk Showdown: City won't budge on ultimatum to liberate Siam footpaths
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter


A street stall selling fashion apparel at the end of the stairs leading up to BTS Siam.

BANGKOK — Owners of street stalls failed to win a reprieve from City Hall yesterday and have until the end of next month to end their occupation of Siam Square’s sidewalks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928646-sidewalk-showdown-bangkok-wont-budge-on-ultimatum-to-liberate-siam-footpaths/

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Over 10 million Chinese tourists expected to visit the country this year



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says more than 10 million Chinese tourists are expected to arrive in Thailand this year, generating earnings of more than 500 billion baht for the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928648-tat-over-10-million-chinese-tourists-expected-to-visit-thailand-this-year/

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Five state agencies ink agreement to bring overhead utility cables underground



BANGKOK: -- Five state agencies and state enterprises related to power and telecom have entered a significant agreement to speed up the long delayed project to bring all overhead utility cables underground under the prime minister's initiative to make Bangkok cleared of spaghetti eyesore overhead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928649-five-state-agencies-ink-agreement-to-bring-overhead-utility-cables-underground/

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Security drill at Don Mueang airport

BANGKOK: -- All Thai public transportation are now put under tightened security measures so that they could handle untoward incident efficiently.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928651-security-drill-at-don-mueang-airport/

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Security flaw in Symantec and Norton Antivirus “as bad as it gets” – millions of users left exposed



Users of some to the best known online security tools are being warned that their anti virus software may have been hacked.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/security-flaw-in-symantec-and-norton-antivirus-as-bad-as-it-gets-millions-of-users-left-exposed/15995/

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Both Britain’s main political parties seem headed for leadership battles



LONDON: -- The battle to elect a replacement for David Cameron as leader of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party and hence as prime minister is underway with nominations to be submitted by noon today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928655-both-britains-main-political-parties-seem-headed-for-leadership-battles/

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The EU’s 27 leaders “unite” as they view the future minus the UK



BRUSSELS: -- EU leaders meeting for the first time in 40 years without their British counterpart have been discussing the UK’s exit and the future without it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/928656-the-eus-27-leaders-unite-as-they-view-the-future-minus-the-uk/