Thailand Live Tuesday 2 Aug 2016

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Volunteer Traffic Warden Oversteps His Authority

PATTAYA:-- A five minute clip posted to Facebook yesterday has revealed how a volunteer traffic controller threatens a female doughnut vendor in the Night Plaza Market, Pattaya Junction.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935582-volunteer-traffic-warden-oversteps-his-authority/

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NBTC to propose special SIM cards for foreign tourists so they can be traced

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission is to propose the telecommunications committee the introduction of special SIM cards for mobile or smart phones used by foreign tourists while they are staying in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935600-nbtc-to-propose-special-sim-cards-for-foreign-tourists-so-they-can-be-traced/

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Phuket police probe alleged kidnapping, extortion shakedown by officials

Eakkapop Thongtub

Myanmar national Maung Moe allegedly lost B120,000 in the shakedown by men who claimed to be part of a 'anti-illegal immigrant task force'. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET:-- Police say they have identified one of five men who allegedly kidnapped a Myanmar man in Phuket Town and extorted B120,000 from him before releasing him near Wat Naka in Wichit yesterday (Aug 1).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935606-phuket-police-probe-alleged-kidnapping-extortion-shakedown-by-officials/

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Quarantine for baby elephant found on Bangtao Beach

Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Provincial Livestock Office (PPLO) has quarantined a baby elephant found on Bangtao Beach after her owner was charged yesterday for moving the animal to Phuket without a proper permit. 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935423-phuket-officials-seize-baby-elephant-from-beach-tout/?do=findComment&comment=11015726

 

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