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Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971383-hotel-deals-book-by-march-6th-to-receive-an-extra-10-discount-on-our-already-great-prices/

Thailand to collect 400-baht national park entrance fee from foreign visitors

 

 

BANGKOK, 6th March, 2017 (NNT) - The Tourism Ministry has reached a decision about the level of the national park entrance fee for foreign visitors. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972099-thailand-to-collect-400-baht-national-park-entrance-fee-from-foreign-visitors/

 

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Man killed by three Rottweiler dogs

 

 

SRIWILAI: -- A man was mauled to death by three Rottweiler dogs in a rice field in Sriwilai district of Bung Karn province on Sunday as he was collecting snare traps used to cat field rats.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972034-57-year-old-man-mauled-to-death-by-thee-rottweiler-dogs/?do=findComment&comment=11683021

 

Three southern districts chosen as model for sustainable self-supporting cities

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Three districts in the three southernmost provinces have been chosen to be developed as model of development for sustainable self-supporting under the southern triangle development programme, Government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd disclosed over the weekend.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972100-three-southern-districts-chosen-as-model-for-sustainable-self-supporting-cities/

 

Thai govt puts high priority on human rights: MFA

 

 

BANGKOK, 6 March 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stressed on the government’s emphasis on the human rights issue and vowed to lead the country towards strong democracy, unity and stability. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972101-thai-govt-puts-high-priority-on-human-rights-mfa/

 

Govt pushes forward project to tackle illegal debts

 

BANGKOK, 6 March 2017 (NNT) – The government has continued on the project to concretely tackle illegal debts, aiming to eliminate over 200,000 loansharks within two years. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972102-thai-govt-pushes-forward-project-to-tackle-illegal-debts/

 

EEC benefits eastern region's tourism: TAT governor

 

BANGKOK, 6 March 2017 (NNT) - Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yutthasak Supasorn commented that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) offers the opportunity for regional tourism. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972103-eec-benefits-eastern-regions-tourism-tat-governor/

 

 

Mystery Surrounds Woman with 80 Degree Burn

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – On the 2nd March a local reporter received news from Nakhon Ping Hospital that a patient had been transferred there from Hod District with 80 degree burns on her body.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972104-mystery-surrounds-woman-with-80-degree-burn/

 

Successful sex drugs bust for Pattaya Police

By Danny Boy -

 

 

Pattaya police make successful bust of drugs used for sexual activity

 

PATTAYA: -- On March 5th, Pattaya police successfully tracked down and confiscated a supply of drugs used for sexual activity as well as some 500,000 baht in cash.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972105-successful-sex-drugs-bust-for-pattaya-police/

 

Did she fall or is there More to the Story

By Danny Boy -

 

  

Police investigating an incident of a fall from a 3rd floor apartment leaves a woman with serious injuries

 

PATTAYA: -- On March 4th at around 10:00pm, Pattaya police and emergency services were called to the scene of an incident where a 37 year old Thai woman has suffered serious injuries due to a fall from a 3rd floor apartment.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972106-pattaya-did-she-fall-or-is-there-more-to-the-story/

 

His Majesty strip fugitive Phra Dhammachayo of patriarch rank
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King has signed a royal command to strip Phra Dhammachayo of a senior monk rank, equivalent to a patriarch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972108-his-majesty-strip-fugitive-phra-dhammachayo-of-patriarch-rank/

 

New regulations 'to ensure' free emergency treatment 
By Chularat Saengpassa
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has again pledged to ensure that people will receive free emergency medical services whenever they need them.  But nobody is sure this promise will really apply to all cases across the country. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972109-new-regulations-to-ensure-free-emergency-treatment /

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand ‘unaffected by US report’
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- FOREIGN MINISTER Don Pramudwinai yesterday said the US 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices will not effect Thailand even though the annual report criticised the ruling junta for curbing rights and freedoms in the Kingdom.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972101-thai-govt-puts-high-priority-on-human-rights-mfa/?do=findComment&comment=11683077

 

UPDATE:

 

Search for missing Russian woman, 23, in Koh Tao gains urgency
By THE NATION

 

Valentina

 

SURAT THANI: -- POLICE in the southern Surat Thani province yesterday intensified the search for a Russian tourist who went missing two weeks ago, amid suspicions she might have got in trouble while snorkelling off Koh Tao.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971966-police-appeal-for-help-as-fears-grow-for-missing-russian-tourist/?do=findComment&comment=11683082

 

EC members defend debated trips overseas
By THE NATION

 

 

Controversial visits to South Korea and Japan hit over cost.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE ELECTION Commission (EC) yesterday sought to justify its recent controversial field trips to South Korea and Japan, insisting that the fact-finding studies were undertaken for the good of Thailand and its future prosperity. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972110-ec-members-defend-debated-trips-overseas/

 

Despite dispute, 10 Mahakan houses face demolition
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- TEN MORE HOUSES in Mahakan Fort Community will be demolished today by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), despite six of the homes still being under dispute.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972111-despite-dispute-10-mahakan-houses-face-demolition-in-bangkok/

 

BOI to promote Kingdom as a centre for subcontracting
By THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- WITH THE government’s plan to base the economy more on technology and innovation, the Board of Investment will promote Thailand as the centre of subcontracting industries in Asean and in Asia as a whole, as many foreign investors look to expand businesses in this emerging region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972112-boi-to-promote-thailand-as-a-centre-for-subcontracting/

 

New excise formula to raise prices of alcohol, but not as much as feared

March 06, 2017 01:00 
By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- CONSUMERS are needlessly worried that a new excise bill will drive the prices of alcoholic beverages into the stratosphere, the Excise Department says.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972113-new-excise-formula-to-raise-prices-of-alcohol-in-thailand-but-not-as-much-as-feared/

 

CP Group gets proactive in shaping its next generation of astute leaders
By THE NATION

 

 

Dhanin Chearavanont, right, senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, is interviewed by Nation Multimedia Group’s digital journalist Suthichai Yoon.

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group has groomed a new generation of its leaders in a move to ensure its continuous growth and sustainable success, said tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972114-cp-group-gets-proactive-in-shaping-its-next-generation-of-astute-leaders/

 

North Korea abuses Southeast Asian goodwill
By Kavi Chongkittavorn
The Nation

 

BANGKOK:  -- In the spring of 2000 in Bangkok, when Thailand was the Asean chair, Thai foreign minister Dr Surin Pitsuwan said in private to the author that North Korea must be brought into the Asean circle, especially the Asean Regional Forum (ARF), the only region-side security platform, so that Pyongyang’s voice could be heard.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972115-north-korea-abuses-southeast-asian-goodwill/

 

White House asks Congress to probe Trump's accusation of Obama wiretap

By John Whitesides and James Oliphant

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets President-elect Donald Trump at inauguration ceremonies swearing in Trump as president on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House asked the U.S. Congress on Sunday to examine whether the Obama administration abused its investigative authority during the 2016 campaign, as part of an ongoing congressional probe into Russia's influence on the election.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972116-white-house-asks-congress-to-probe-trumps-accusation-of-obama-wiretap/

 

British father of two shot dead at Kenyan ranch

By Katharine Houreld

REUTERS

 

NAIROBI (Reuters) - A British man was shot dead in northern Kenya on Sunday at a private ranch in the Laikipia area, two of the man's neighbours told Reuters.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972117-british-father-of-two-shot-dead-at-kenyan-ranch/

 

Turkey's Erdogan compares German behaviour with Nazi period

By Ralph Boulton, Ece Toksabay and Andrea Shalal

REUTERS

 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets the audience during a conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 3, 2017. Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS

 

ISTANBUL/ANKARA/BERLIN (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany on Sunday of "fascist actions" reminiscent of Nazi times in a growing row over the cancellation of political rallies aimed at drumming up support for him among 1.5 million Turkish citizens in Germany.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972118-turkeys-erdogan-compares-german-behaviour-with-nazi-period/

 

Battle-hardened in Britain, May prepares for Brexit talks

By Elizabeth Piper

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street in London, Britain March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to bow to political expedience in Brexit negotiations but will make up her own mind about what she believes is best and refuse to give ground - that's if past form is anything to go by.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972120-battle-hardened-in-britain-may-prepares-for-brexit-talks/

 

Israel gives green light to decriminalize marijuana use

By Maayan Lubell

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - A variety of medicinal marijuana buds in jars are pictured at Los Angeles Patients & Caregivers Group dispensary in West Hollywood, California U.S. on October 18, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli government voted on Sunday in favour of decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, joining some U.S. states and European countries who have adopted a similar approach.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972121-israel gives-green-light-to-decriminalize-marijuana-use/

 

Pressure mounts on France's Fillon as party heavyweights look to Juppe

By John Irish and Simon Carraud

REUTERS

 

Francois Fillon, former French Prime Minister, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 presidential election candidate of the French centre-right delivers a speech at a campaign rally in Aubervilliers, Paris suburb, March 4, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

 

PARIS (Reuters) - A senior politician from embattled French presidential candidate Francois Fillon's conservative camp said on Sunday that several party heavyweights were about to issue a statement calling for former prime minister Alain Juppe to replace him.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972122-pressure-mounts-on-frances-fillon-as-party-heavyweights-look-to-juppe/

 

Germany's Social Democrats, Greens press for same-sex marriage

REUTERS

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd L) speaks with parliamentary faction leaders Volker Kauder (L-R) of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Thomas Oppermann of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and chairwoman of the parliamentary state group of the Christian Social Union party (CSU) Gerda Hasselfeldt during a session of the German lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, November 25, 2015. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/Files

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), junior partners in Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition, said on Sunday they would launch a new push to legalise same-sex marriage in Germany, a move opposed in the past by Merkel's Christian Democrats.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972124-germanys-social-democrats-greens-press-for-same-sex-marriage/

 

FBI Director Comey asked Justice officials to refute Trump unproved wiretapping claim

By Abby Phillip and Ellen Nakashima

The Washington Post

 

WASHINGTON: -- FBI Director James B. Comey asked the Justice Department this weekend to issue a statement refuting President Trump’s claim that President Obama ordered a wiretap of Trump’s phones before the election, according a U.S. official, but the department has not done so.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972125-fbi-director-comey-asked-justice-officials-to-refute-trump-unproved-wiretapping-claim/

 

Thailand's Rallying Currency Proves a Headache for Its Central Bank

by Yumi Teso and Lilian Karunungan

 

- Baht supported by $2.2 billion of bond inflows this year

- Currency’s resilience could hurt exports: AllianceBernstein

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s popularity among bond investors is creating a headache for policy makers counting on exports and tourism to drive growth.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972127-thailands-rallying-currency-proves-a-headache-for-its-central-bank/

 

Japan’s Emperor and Empress pay respect to late King

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko paid respect to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace shortly after their arrival in Bangkok from Vietnam on Sunday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/972128-japan’s-emperor-and-empress-pay-respect-to-late-king/