Finally "Ying Kai" is to be charged with human trafficking

Image: Thairath

BANGKOK:-- It was a saga within a saga - was the alleged con woman known as Lady Kai to be charged with human trafficking or not.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933318-finally-ying-kai-is-to-be-charged-with-human-trafficking/

Foreigners arrested in Thailand after FBI closes in on billion baht online banking scam

Image: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK:-- A Russian man and Uzbek woman have been arrested in Thailand after spending more than a decade on the run for their involvement in an online banking scam.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933320-foreigners-arrested-in-thailand-after-fbi-closes-in-on-billion-baht-online-banking-scam/

Broken power pole poses danger to public
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET:-- A damaged roadside utility pole near the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town is posing a danger to pedestrians.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933325-broken-power-pole-poses-danger-to-public/?p=10983658

Hiw khao? Bus driver fined heavily for eating and driving
By Coconuts Bangkok

THAILAND:-- The bus driver who was caught on video eating and driving faced a heavy fine yesterday for reckless driving by Department of Land Transport.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933326-hiw-khao-bus-driver-fined-heavily-for-eating-and-driving/

Halal food expo at Sapan Hin this weekend
Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET:-- A plethora of halal food is being served up at Sapan Hin from tomorrow through Sunday, July 24, by more than 80 vendors from southern provinces under the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) initiative.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933330-halal-food-expo-at-sapan-hin-this-weekend/

Officials so far unsuccessful in yacht salvage operation off Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Bad weather has hampered the salvage operation for Adventure, Photo: Krabi City officials

PHUKET:-- Officials in Krabi have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts to salvage a yacht which sunk in Ao Nang on July 6.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933331-officials-so-far-unsuccessful-in-yacht-salvage-operation-off-phuket/

Russian official faces charges for bribery, return Moscow-Phuket business-class flights
Anton Makhrov


Natalya Khaributova. Photo: Rzn.info

PHUKET:-- A former state official from Russia is facing corruption charges after promising protection to a local business person in exchange for return business-class flights from Moscow to Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933332-russian-official-faces-charges-for-bribery-return-moscow-phuket-business-class-flights/

Land officials silent on criminal charges as Naka Noi appeal deadline looms
The Phuket News

PHUKET:-- The Land Department has yet to reveal if anyone will be held criminally liable for issuing a land document asserting “ownership” of 24 rai on Naka Noi Island which has now been deemed illegal.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933333-land-officials-silent-on-criminal-charges-as-naka-noi-appeal-deadline-looms/

Couple Use B-Talk Messaging App to Lure Sex Seekers for Extortion

PATTAYA:-- At 10am on the morning of July 21 Banglamung Police Station announced the arrest of nineteen-year old Mr Montien (Mee) Nongnuch and twenty-three year old Ms Wanpen (Manow) Pongsalee who have both been charged with extortion. One iPhone has been impounded as evidence.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933342-couple-use-b-talk-messaging-app-to-lure-sex-seekers-for-extortion/

Thammasat Hospital launches prayer program to calm patients during long waits for medical attention
By Coconuts Bangkok

Photo: MCOT

THAILAND:-- Thammasat University Hospital has begun leading prayers for waiting patients as a way to improve their moods and mental health. So far, it seems to be working.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933343-thammasat-hospital-launches-prayer-program-to-calm-patients-during-long-waits-for-medical-attention/

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Thailand Live Friday 22 July 2016

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