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/

ANNOUNCEMENT

Thaivisa forum upgrade Saturday 30th July

Info: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934052-thaivisa-forum-upgrade-saturday-30th-july/

'Crackdown on nut-selling Kaek' article in newspaper is latest example of casual racism in Thai culture
By Coconuts Bangkok

THAILAND:-- A news article about the increase of police prosecution on illegal street vendors was headlined as “a crackdown on nut-selling Kaeks [indians]” on the front page of a leading Thai newspaper yesterday. It was the latest in a string of examples of casual racism against people of Indian-descent that are casually accepted in Thai culture and presented in the media.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934420-crackdown-on-nut-selling-kaek-article-in-newspaper-is-latest-example-of-casual-racism-in-thai-cult/

Thailand’s overall situation has improved: Govt spokesman

BANGKOK, 26 July 2016 (NNT) - Thailand's overall situation has improved in terms of peace and order, the economy and investors' confidence, thus contributing to national reforms according to the Roadmap, said government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934424-thailands-overall-situation-has-improved-govt-spokesman/?p=10999667

Bomb explosion misses a group of patrolmen guarding teachers



NARATHIWAT: -- A group of soldiers and paramilitary rangers assigned to provide protection to teachers in Narathiwat’s Muang district escaped unhurt after they narrowly missed a roadside bomb explosion believed detonated by militants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934466-bomb-explosion-misses-a-group-of-patrolmen-guarding-teachers/

TAT to invite Chinese media to settle misunderstanding between Chinese tourists and Thais



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand will invite selected Chinese media to Thailand for talks to clear up a misunderstanding among Chinese media and tourists that Thai people do not like Chinese tourists because of their inappropriate manners.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934467-tat-to-invite-chinese-media-to-settle-misunderstanding-between-chinese-tourists-and-thais/

Government snubs at UN rapporteur's statement



BANGKOK: -- The government has hit back at the UN rapporteur for the recent statement condemning the arrests and charges lodged against people under the orders of the NCPO and the referendum law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934468-thai-government-snubs-at-un-rapporteurs-statement/

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TJA accuses Ban Pai major of press harassment



BANGKOK: -- The Thai Journalists Association on Tuesday issued a statement condemning the mayor of Ban Pai municipality in Khon Kaen province of press harassment for illegally detaining a reporter and having him stripped to his underwear.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934422-mayor-accused-of-stripping-reporter-for-reporting-his-engagement-to-teen/#entry11000371

Soft drink producers to demand 2- baht increase for each can or bottle



BANGKOK: -- Soft drink retailers have lodged complaints with the Commerce Ministry that they were notified by some soft drink producers that the prices of carbonated beverage drinks will be increased by two baht from 10 to 12 per bottle or can due to sugar price increase.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934470-soft-drink-producers-to-demand-2-baht-increase-for-each-can-or-bottle/

Cabinet endorses new segments of Red Line electric train project



BANGKOK, 27 July 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has given the green light to the construction of additional segments of the Red Line suburban railway system, with the bidding process expected to take place this August.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934471-thai-cabinet-endorses-new-segments-of-red-line-electric-train-project/

EC looking into disappearance of voter list in Mae Hong Son

MAE HONG SON, 27 July 2016 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has been informed that a list of eligible voters went missing after being posted up in a village in Mae Hon Son province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934472-ec-looking-into-disappearance-of-voter-list-in-mae-hong-son/

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Thai Health Poll reveals that almost no Thai smokes or drinks and most people exercise all the time
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) recently reported that the number of smokers and drinkers in Thailand declined over the last five years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934366-thaihealth-poll-reveals-number-of-smokers-and-drinkers-in-decline/#entry11000399

Six arrested in Phuket anti-drug and crime campaign
Eakkapop Thongtub


The six ere arrested as police continue their anti-drug and crime campaign. Photo: Phuket City Police

PHUKET: -- Six people were arrested on Saturday (July 23) and Sunday (July 24) as part of police’s ongoing anti-drug and crime campaign being carried out across the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934473-six-arrested-in-phuket-anti-drug-and-crime-campaign/

Unidentified Body Found On The Rocks at Naklua
Story by Albert Jack



NAKLUA/PATTAYA: -- During the late afternoon of July 26 reports came in of a body lying on the rocks at Naklua Beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934474-unidentified-body-found-on-the-rocks-at-naklua/

Niece of Thai army torture victim sued for internet postings

BANGKOK (AP) — The niece of an army conscript who was tortured to death by soldiers was arrested Tuesday on a complaint filed by the Thai military over her internet postings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934475-niece-of-thai-army-torture-victim-sued-for-internet-postings/

Yingluck drops HBD song for brother, and it's really sappy
By Kaewta Ketbungkan, Staff Reporter



BANGKOK — In the homestretch to the first public measure of the junta which dislodged her government from power, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra shared a song with the world Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934476-yingluck-drops-hbd-song-for-brother-and-its-really-sappy/

Democrat Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman in US history to be nominated for president by any major party /BBC

Clinton wins sufficient number of delegates for nomination
By JULIE PACE and CATHERINE LUCEY

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Breaking a historic barrier, Democrats triumphantly chose Hillary Clinton as their White House nominee Tuesday night, the first woman to ever lead a major political party into the general election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934478-clinton-wins-sufficient-number-of-delegates-for-nomination/

UK and Ireland keen to preserve Common Travel Area after Brexit



LONDON: -- The heads of government from the United Kingdom and Ireland say they are both keen to preserve the common travel area between the two countries despite the UK’s upcoming exit from the European Union.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934479-uk-and-ireland-keen-to-preserve-common-travel-area-after-brexit/

Dressed to impress - as a cop with all the trimmings! Police impersonator arrested in Bangkok


Image: tnamacot

BANGKOK: -- A Thai man has been arrested after he was found impersonating a police officer in the Lat Prao area of northern Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934481-dressed-to-impress-as-a-cop-with-all-the-trimmings-police-impersonator-arrested-in-bangkok/

Tourists studying Muay Thai attacked and robbed in Pranburi


Image: Manager Online

PRANBURI: -- Police in Pranburi and hunting three men who attacked and robbed two foreign tourists from Morocco and Italy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934482-tourists-studying-muay-thai-attacked-and-robbed-in-pranburi/

Less Chinese tourists in Chiang Mai as road travel regulations bite


Image: Sanook

CHIANG MAI: -- Regulations prohibiting Chinese caravaners from venturing far from the northern borders are likely to have a serious affect on Thai tourism, reported Sanook.com.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934483-less-chinese-tourists-in-chiang-mai-as-road-travel-regulations-bite/

Nose job Thai girl cries foul over clinic treatment

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- A Thai girl who went to a clinic for a nose job came out looking worse than when she went in.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934484-nose-job-thai-girl-cries-foul-over-clinic-treatment/

Lost your car in a department store car park - who is going to take responsibility? Thai netizens debate


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- Following considerable debate online on the Panthip site about cars being stolen from department store car parks a prominent lawyer has pointed out the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934485-lost-your-car-in-a-department-store-car-park-who-is-going-to-take-responsibility/

Solar plane completes fuel-free round the world flight



ABU DHABI: -- Solar Impulse 2 has completed the first around the world flight using nothing by the sun’s energy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934486-solar-plane-completes-fuel-free-round-the-world-flight/

ISIL says its ‘soldiers’ murdered elderly priest in French church attack



PARIS: -- The group calling itself Islamic State (ISIL) says two of its “soldiers” carried out a church attack in the French region of Normandy in which a priest was murdered and worshippers taken hostage. The claim came via ISIL’s news agency Amaq.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934487-isil-says-its-soldiers-murdered-elderly-priest-in-french-church-attack/

Michelle Obama’s barnstorming speech makes case for Clinton and America



PHILADELPHIA: -- In a stirring address on the first day of the Democratic Party Convention, US First Lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned case for Hillary Clinton – and also for America.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934489-michelle-obamas-barnstorming-speech-makes-case-for-clinton-and-america/

DFT urges Thai entrepreneurs to study Chinese law before expanding to China

BANGKOK, 27 July 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has told Thai entrepreneurs to study Chinese consumers and Chinese laws thoroughly before making any investment decision.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934507-dft-urges-thai-entrepreneurs-to-study-chinese-law-before-expanding-to-china/

PM Prayut denies rumors of war room to tackle anti-referendum movements

BANGKOK, 27 July 2016 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has denied rumors that the government is planning to set up a war room to tackle any anti-referendum movements.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934511-pm-prayut-denies-rumors-of-war-room-to-tackle-anti-referendum-movements/

UPDATE:

Clinton wins historic nomination, emotional boost from Bill
JULIE PACE, Associated Press
CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Taking on the role of devoted political spouse, former President Bill Clinton declared his wife Hillary Clinton an impassioned "change-maker," serving as character witness for her on the night she triumphantly became the first woman nominated for president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934478-clinton-wins-sufficient-number-of-delegates-for-nomination/#entry11001172