Encroached land of ‘Tiger Temple’ to be reclaimed



KANCHANABURI: -- Encroached land covering more than 900 rai at the famous "Tiger Temple" will be reclaimed for land reform in an operation to be conducted by authorities tomorrow.

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Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter reach 70th wedding anniversary

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 70th wedding anniversary.

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Three agencies join to develop BIG DATA system for traffic information

BANGKOK, 7 July 2016 (NNT) – Three state agencies have joined hands to better satisfy the government’s digital technology utilization drive.

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NACC to tackle corruption at every level



BANGKOK, 7 July 2016 (NNT)-The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has developed a strategy to combat corruption in the hope of improving Thailand’s listing in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

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Thailand and Laos to continue bilateral ties in all areas

BANGKOK, 7 July 2016, (NNT) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith have reiterated strong ties between the two nations, as they signed a memorandum of understanding on labor cooperation.

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Forest Industry Organization details measures to ensure sustainable forestry industry



BANGKOK, 7 July 2016 (NNT) - The Forest Industry Organization (FIO) has announced the progress of its sustainable forest management project, explaining its strategy to develop international standards in the forestry industry.

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Thaivisa Video News 7 July

Bus No. 536 breaks free from tow truck, slams into police booth on Petchburi
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK -- A Euro bus No. 536 broke free from the tow truck that was pulling it this morning and slammed into a police booth on Petchburi Road. Luckily, no one was injured in the horrifying accident.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930265-bus-no-536-breaks-free-from-tow-truck-slams-into-police-booth-on-petchburi/

MEA begins road digging to bring overhead utility cables underground



BANGKOK -- Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has started digging one side of the Rajvithi road as a first step of its ambitious project to bring its overhead utility cables throughout Bangkok underground.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930266-mea-begins-road-digging-to-bring-overhead-utility-cables-underground/

Motorcycle street racers in Surin province defy the NCPO



THAILAND -- In a show of defiance against the National Council for Peace and Order and the police, about 200 motorcycles – many of them were illegally souped up to increase the horsepower of the engines – took part in illegal road racing in Muang district of Surin province early Thursday morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930287-motorcycle-street-racers-in-surin-province-defy-the-ncpo/

Officials to take back Tiger Temple land
By Coconuts Bangkok


The tiger's head entry arch. Photo: Thai PBS

THAILAND -- Tomorrow agriculture reform officials will begin reclaiming encroached land in the province including the 931 rai of illegally occupied property that is part of the Tiger Temple.

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Avast to buy antivirus rival AVG in $1.3 billion deal



Antivirus software firm Avast has agreed to buy rival company AVG in a cash deal worth $1.3 billion, it was announced on Thursday.

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/avast-to-buy-antivirus-rival-avg-in-1-3-billion-deal/16099/

Tone Analyzer will help you stop making nasty forum posts or sending rude emails and SMS



At some point or another we’ve all sent a message or posted something online we have regretted.

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Emergency response crews drill for CMEX 16
Chutharat Plerin



PHUKET: -- Rappelling from helicopters and swiftly moving across the deck of a tour boat captured by terrorists, Royal Thai Navy specialists were able to neutralize the gunmen and free their hostages.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930293-emergency-response-crews-drill-for-cmex-16/

Police capture mobile phone thief, alleged rapist
Kritsada Mueanhawong



PHUKET: -- A suspected mobile phone thief was arrested last night after police tracked him down when he used the stolen phone.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930294-police-capture-mobile-phone-thief-alleged-rapist/

Foreign owned yacht sinks off Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A foreign couple today (July 7) went to the Krabi Marine Police to report that their yacht had sunk whilst moored off Ao Nang late last night (July 6) during a storm.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930305-foreign-owned-yacht-sinks-off-phuket/

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