Phuket man arrested with kilo of ya ice

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Dealer Pokim Saelim, 48, was found in possession of 1 kilo of ya ice. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A Phuket man was arrested on Wednesday (July 6) when he was found to be in possession of six bags of crystal meth (ya ice) weighing a total of 1 kilogram.

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Hill tribe woman, 23, shot dead in Phuket Town

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The shooting took place at a mini-mart on Phang Nga Rd. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: A 23-year-old woman from a northern hill tribe was shot dead in the early hours of this morning (July 8) whilst she was sat drinking with her husband and friends at a mini-mart in Phuket Town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930520-hill-tribe-woman-23-shot-dead-in-phuket-town/

Premeditated murder charge to be filed against killer of a schoolteacher

SARABURI: Police have decided to file premeditated murder charge against a man who killed a Saraburi schoolteacher in a failed rape attempt at the victim’s apartment room last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930522-premeditated-murder-charge-to-be-filed-against-killer-of-a-schoolteacher/

PM confirms he won’t use Section 44 to deal with Phra Dhammachayo

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha reiterated that he would not invoke Section 44 of the interim constitution to deal with Phra Dhammachayo because there are other ordinary laws which can be used to deal with the case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930524-pm-confirms-he-wont-use-section-44-to-deal-with-phra-dhammachayo/

Jenhop Apologizes To Families Of 2 Grad Students He Killed

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter'

Jenphop Viraporn, in white, leaves the court building in Ayutthaya province on Thursday with his uncle Charoen Yodkaewlah.

AYUTTHAYA — For the first time, businessman Jenphop Viraporn met with families of the two graduate students he killed in a fiery car crash four months ago, and offered an apology in person.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930525-jenhop-apologizes-to-families-of-2-grad-students-he-killed/

Ban Thanarak Pracharat housing project to select its developer in 2 weeks

Itiporn Lakarnchua

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – The government is nearing the end of its bidding process to select a private developer for its Ban Thanarak Pracharat project, which provides low-cost housing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930526-ban-thanarak-pracharat-housing-project-to-select-its-developer-in-2-weeks/

Somchai wonders whether iLAW is ready to accept Administrative Court’s ruling or not

BANGKOK: The Election Commission is ready to accept the ruling of the Administrative Court over a petition from a non-governmental organization that the EC’s announcement setting out guidelines for opinion expressions regarding the referendum should be scrapped, election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930527-somchai-wonders-whether-ilaw-is-ready-to-accept-administrative-courts-ruling-or-not/

EU wants Thai fishing vessels to be trimmed

BANGKOK: The number of commercial fishing vessels in Thailand will be trimmed down within the next two years as recommended by the European Union, Agriculture Minister Chatchai Sarikalya disclosed on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930529-eu-wants-thai-fishing-vessels-to-be-trimmed/

Concern voiced about possible monopoly of Thai fruit market by Chinese traders

BANGKOK: An academic has sounded an alarm about the ‘invasion” of fruit traders from China who have, so far, have now controlled a substantial market share and, in the near future, may be able to dictate domestic prices of Thai fruits.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930532-concern-voiced-about-possible-monopoly-of-thai-fruit-market-by-chinese-traders/

PM expresses concerns over socially disadvantaged persons

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BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concerns over socially disadvantaged persons who may be currently deprived of assistance from government agencies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930533-pm-expresses-concerns-over-socially-disadvantaged-persons/

Repayment of student loan fund jumps 39 percent this year

BANGKOK: The student loan fund has received repayments from student debtors amounting to 16,124 million baht for the whole year ending July 5, representing an increase of 39 percent from the figures a year ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930535-repayment-of-student-loan-fund-jumps-39-percent-this-year/

In Warsaw NATO hopes to show unity after Brexit

Warsaw is a symbolic host city, it will see NATO’s first summit to be held in Poland, and it is being described as the most important alliance meeting since the end of the Cold War. The gathering has taken on even more significance in the aftermath of Brexit, with the alliance hoping to make a show of Western unity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930538-in-warsaw-nato-hopes-to-show-unity-after-brexit/

May and Leadsom go head to head for leadership of British Conservatives

By Robert Hackwill

The Conservative parliamentary party has whittled down the leadership contenders to just two. Now their official campaign begins as they look to convince the 150,000 Tory party members around the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930539-may-and-leadsom-go-head-to-head-for-leadership-of-british-conservatives/

US expels 2 Russians after US diplomat attacked in Moscow

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States last month expelled two Russian officials in response to an attack on an American diplomat by a Russian policeman in Moscow, the State Department said Friday, in a development that was sure to further strain already tense bilateral relations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930540-us-expels-2-russians-after-us-diplomat-attacked-in-moscow/

Both sides blamed for civilian deaths as Syria’s Eid ceasefire collapses

Both sides in the Syrian war have been accused of killing civilians on Friday, as a three-day old truce to coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr collapsed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930542-both-sides-blamed-for-civilian-deaths-as-syrias-eid-ceasefire-collapses/

"Lady Kai" 'away with the fairies', claims top cop

Image: Tnamcot

The woman at the center of a sensational case of Rich Hi - So vs Poor employees has been described as mentally unstable by a top policeman connected to the case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930544-lady-kai-away-with-the-fairies-claims-top-cop/

Lightning raid on Bangkok minivans - drivers look like they are going to war

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: Nearly 200 police and soldiers swooped on minivans in the Victory Monument area Friday arresting dozens and finding an incredible cache of weapons.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930546-lightning-raid-on-bangkok-minivans-drivers-look-like-they-are-going-to-war/

Now another knicker nicker nicked

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Chiang Mai police arrested yet another thief who had been stealing women's underwear.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930547-now-another-knicker-nicker-nicked/

Pattaya ladyboy savagely attacked in Banglamung apartment

Image: Sanook

PATTAYA: A Pattaya ladyboy fought back when she was attacked after she opened the door to a stranger at her Banglamung apartment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930548-pattaya-ladyboy-savagely-attacked-in-banglamung-apartment/

What a catch! Wouter the Dutchman marries Thai singer 21 years his senior!

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Famous Thai country singer Sunaree Ratchasima has announced that she has married her long time boyfriend from the Netherlands - Wouter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930549-what-a-catch-wouter-the-dutchman-marries-thai-singer-21-years-his-senior/

Dallas suspect amassed personal arsenal at suburban home

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press


DALLAS (AP) — An Army veteran killed by Dallas police after the sniper slayings of five officers amassed a personal arsenal at his suburban home, including bomb-making materials, bulletproof vests, rifles, ammunition and a journal of combat tactics, authorities said Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930550-dallas-suspect-amassed-personal-arsenal-at-suburban-home/

Once again, Kerber stands between Williams, 22nd Slam title

HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer


LONDON (AP) — Before looking ahead to the Wimbledon final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber on Saturday, take a moment to look back at the American's second-round match last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930552-once-again-kerber-stands-between-williams-22nd-slam-title/

Fall, double-faults hurt Federer in Wimbledon loss to Raonic

HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer


LONDON (AP) — There was Roger Federer, so famous for his flawless footwork, flat on his stomach, face down and motionless on the Centre Court grass after jamming the toe of his left shoe and stumbling during what turned out to be the fifth set's pivotal game in his Wimbledon semifinal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930553-fall-double-faults-hurt-federer-in-wimbledon-loss-to-raonic/

Inflatable arch collapses over rider in Tour de France

ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer


LAC DE PAYOLLE, France (AP) — Adam Yates didn't know what hit him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930555-inflatable-arch-collapses-over-rider-in-tour-de-france/

‘We don’t seek confrontation’ – NATO on new deployment

NATO leaders at their summit in Warsaw have agreed to deploy multinational forces in the Baltic states and Poland to deter potential Russian aggression.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930567-we-dont-seek-confrontation-nato-on-new-deployment/

Confusion as condo owners told they must have a work permit to rent out units

PHUKET:-- Just over a week after condo owners were told they face jail and hefty fines if they rent out their units for less than 30 days, one condominium in Phuket has taken the step of informing its condo owners they need a work permit if they want to rent out their units.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930569-confusion-as-condo-owners-told-they-must-have-a-work-permit-to-rent-out-units/

"That's no lady," officer, "that she is a he!"

PATTAYA:-- A Chinese businessman really thought his luck was in when he started chatting with a beautiful sexy Thai girl on Momo chat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930577-thats-no-lady-officer-that-she-is-a-he/

Door falls off plane in flight from Mae Sot to Don Muang missing Burmese grasscutter

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A rear door fell off a private plane flying from Mae Sot airport to Don Muang on Thursday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930579-door-falls-off-plane-in-flight-from-mae-sot-to-don-muang-missing-burmese-grasscutter/

Crans Montana Forum debate climate change

The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by 2100. Whilst some of these were criticised for being vague and the result too much of a compromise, nevertheless the summit was hailed as progress.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930580-crans-montana-forum-debate-climate-change/

Germany sees dramatic drop in asylum seeker numbers

The influx of people seeking asylum in Germany has fallen sharply, government figures show.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930601-germany-sees-dramatic-drop-in-asylum-seeker-numbers/