Thaivisa Photography Competition (July 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/928582-thaivisa-photography-competition-july-2016/

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/

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.

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tone-analyzer-will-help-you-stop-making-nasty-forum-posts-or-sending-rude-emails-and-sms/16088/

TDRI warns of serious layoffs problem in the second half of the year



BANGKOK: -- A labour expert of a private think tank has warned that the problem of layoffs is likely to get worse in the second half of the year as local industries will start to feel the effects of global economic slowdown while the government’s labour expert has assured that the layoffs problem is normal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930334-tdri-warns-of-serious-layoffs-problem-in-the-second-half-of-the-year/

CDC chairman suspects a well-organised attempt to mislead public about the draft charter



BANGKOK:-- Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Meechai Ruchupan will consult with the National Council for Peace and Order and the Election Commission about what he suspected to be a well-organised attempt to mislead the public about the essence of the draft constitution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930335-cdc-chairman-suspects-a-well-organised-attempt-to-mislead-public-about-the-draft-charter/

Toyota workers who resigned told to register with SSO to receive help



BANGKOK: -- Contract employees of Toyota Motors (Thailand) Corp who agreed to resign voluntarily are advised to register with the Social Security Office as unemployed workers so that they will be entitled to financial help.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930336-toyota-workers-who-resigned-told-to-register-with-sso-to-receive-help/

About 40,000 netizens demand NLA to delay amendments to computer crime law



BANGKOK: -- Armed with 40,000 signatures of supporters of an online campaign against Single Gateway, representatives of the netizen’s network on Thursday called on the National Legislative Assembly to delay the deliberation of the amendments to the Computer Crime Act which, they claim, will restrict public’s rights and liberty, particularly free expressions and access to information.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930337-about-40000-netizens-demand-nla-to-delay-amendments-to-computer-crime-law/

Abhisit supports call for lifting the ban on political activities



BANGKOK: -- Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva voiced his support for the proposal of the National Reform Steering Assembly that the NCPO should lift the ban on political activities, saying that the move will not undermine national stability.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930338-abhisit-supports-call-for-lifting-the-ban-on-political-activities/

PM expresses concerns over anti-referendum moves

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concerns about possible movement in opposition to a constitutional referendum and instructed government officials to deal with it in accordance with the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930339-pm-prayut-expresses-concerns-over-anti-referendum-moves/

Heavy rains expected across the Kingdom



BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has announced heavy rain is to be seen across the nation with particular caution voiced for 13 provinces in the north, east and south.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930340-heavy-rains-expected-across-thailand/

Montian Boontan thanks govt for promoting rights of the disabled

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – Montian Boontan, the Thai with eyesight disability who has been chosen as member of the United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for another term from 2017 until 2020, visited Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House to thank the government for promoting the rights of the disabled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930341-montian-boontan-thanks-thai-govt-for-promoting-rights-of-the-disabled/

EC engages in campaigns to promote accurate understanding of upcoming public referendum

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – The Election Commission has continued its various campaigns to promote an accurate understanding of the upcoming public referendum on a draft of the new charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930342-ec-engages-in-campaigns-to-promote-accurate-understanding-of-upcoming-public-referendum/

CDC Chairman assures public, health reform won’t lead to cancellation of health care program

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Commission has assured the public that the reform of the country’s public health system will not lead to the cancellation of the universal health care program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930343-cdc-chairman-assures-public-health-reform-wont-lead-to-cancellation-of-health-care-program/

Deputy premier praises Surin province as model for road safety

SURIN, 8 July 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Narong Pipatanasai praised Surin Road Safety Directing Center as a model for road safety.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930344-deputy-premier-praises-surin-province-as-model-for-road-safety/

Article 44 implemented to solve land holding issue in forest: MNRE Minister

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has affirmed the Prime Minister's use of Article 44, that it is aimed at solving a legal loophole, which allows improper usage of forest area for commercial reasons. The Agricultural Land Reform Office will also be allocating land to the ministry for forest restoration efforts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930345-article-44-implemented-to-solve-land-holding-issue-in-forest-mnre-minister/

Griezmann's double gives France 2-0 win over Germany in semi
JAMES ELLINGWORTH, AP Sports Writer

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored twice as France beat world champion Germany 2-0 on Thursday to line up a European Championship final against Portugal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930346-griezmanns-double-gives-france-2-0-win-over-germany-in-semi/

Thailand can rise as regional business hub in post-Brexit era
KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- ASEAN will become more valued as an investment target, considering Brexit's expected impact on the European Union, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak told a business forum here on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930347-thailand-can-rise-as-regional-business-hub-in-post-brexit-era/

British teenager kept prisoner in his bedroom for two years released in dramatic rescue
BY MARTIN BAGOT

The 19-year-old was found in the house with bars on the windows and was carried out of the house by police in a blanket

MADRID: -- An emaciated British teenager has been discovered in Spain after allegedly being kept prisoner in his bedroom for two years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930348-british-teenager-kept-prisoner-in-his-bedroom-for-two-years-released-in-dramatic-rescue/

Italian journalists cleared in Vatican leaks trial, two others convicted



VATICAN CITY: -- Two journalists have been cleared by a Vatican court of publishing leaked documents claiming the top of the Catholic Church was plagued by corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930349-italian-journalists-cleared-in-vatican-leaks-trial-two-others-convicted/

Five crushed to death, one hospitalised, following Birmingham wall collapse



BIRMINGHAM: -- Five workers have been crushed to death in Nechells, central Birmingham.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930350-five-crushed-to-death-one-hospitalised-following-birmingham-wall-collapse/

Taiwan and China prepare for Typhoon Nepartak



TAIPEI: -- Taiwan and China have been preparing for Typhoon Nepartak that is expected to hit land early on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930351-taiwan-and-china-prepare-for-typhoon-nepartak/

A female PM for the UK: Gove eliminated from Conservative Party leadership race



LONDON: -- The UK’s Home Secretary Theresa May has come out on top in the Conservative Party leadership contest, with 199 votes. Her victory was predicted in polls ahead of the second-round ballot.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930352-a-female-pm-for-the-uk-gove-eliminated-from-conservative-party-leadership-race/

Obama heads to Europe amid British referendum's aftershocks
KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama embarked Thursday on a five-day, two-country mission to buck up a beleaguered Europe and brush back an aggressive Moscow on what is expected to be his last presidential visit to the continent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930353-obama-heads-to-europe-amid-british-referendums-aftershocks/

No double standard for Clinton, FBI director tells GOP
ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press
MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under an onslaught of Republican criticism, FBI Director James Comey vigorously defended the government's decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup, rejecting angry accusations that the Democratic presidential candidate was given special treatment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930354-no-double-standard-for-clinton-fbi-director-tells-gop/

New Russian anti-terrorist law sparks sharp criticism
By Robert Hackwill



MOSCOW: -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law an anti-terrorist bill that has been fiercely criticised both at home and abroad for offering huge powers to the security services and administration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930355-new-russian-anti-terrorist-law-sparks-sharp-criticism/

"Lady Kai" woke up behind bars this morning - bail denied for alleged hi-so con artist


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- The woman at the center of a sensational rich hi-so vs poor employees case was ordered held by the Central Criminal Court yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930356-lady-kai-woke-up-behind-bars-this-morning-bail-denied-for-alleged-hi-so-con-artist/

Video: Triple pick-up smash in Rayong on Thursday


Image: Video Screen capture

RAYONG: -- A triple pick-up smash that also involved two motorcycles was caught on tape from the dash cam of another vehicle waiting to turn outside a school in Rayong yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930357-video-triple-pick-up-smash-in-rayong-on-thursday/

'ello 'ello 'ello - what's this bed doing in a karaoke room?


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- A fifty strong raid on a well known Khon Kaen pub in the early hours of Thursday morning turned up some unusual evidence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930358-ello-ello-ello-whats-this-bed-doing-in-a-karaoke-room/

Big football betting syndicate busted in Bangkok

Image: tnamcot

BANGKOK: -- Police have announced the breaking up of a big online football betting syndicate operating out of Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930359-big-football-betting-syndicate-busted-in-bangkok/

Gay novice monk, 15, murders ex at Chiang Mai temple


Image: Daily News

CHIANG MAI: -- A gay novice monk stabbed his ex boyfriend 13 times at a Chiang Mai temple in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930360-gay-novice-monk-15-murders-ex-at-chiang-mai-temple/