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Ministries sign memorandum on lifelong human personnel development

 

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BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has chaired the signing of a memorandum on lifelong human personnel development, which aims to ensure government assistance to citizens of all ages. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976228-thai-ministries-sign-memorandum-on-lifelong-human-personnel-development/

 

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Couple injured while escaping shop house fire in Pathum Thani
By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- A couple were injured after they jumped down from their 4-storey auto parts shophouse in Pathum Thani that engulfed five connected units early Friday.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976230-couple-injured-while-escaping-shop-house-fire-in-pathum-thani/

 

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PM says lifting of license requirement not a slight on teachers

 

BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has responded to a backlash against changes to assistant teacher requirements with many calling them an affront to the profession of educators, assuring that the adjustment was to remedy problems in the education sector and that proper management will take place. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976233-pm-prayut-says-lifting-of-license-requirement-not-a-slight-on-teachers/

 

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EU to lay out Brexit response, set negotiating priorities

By Alastair Macdonald and Robin Emmott

REUTERS

 

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Larry the the Downing street cat sits outside number 10 after Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May left to announce that she is triggering the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, in London. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

 

BRUSSELS/VALLETTA (Reuters) - The European Union will tell Britain on Friday how it aims to negotiate its "orderly withdrawal" from the bloc, limit uncertainties for businesses and pave the way for a close future partnership.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976242-eu-to-lay-out-brexit-response-set-negotiating-priorities/

 

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Drought still a concern despite heavy rains

 

NONG KHAI, 31 March 2017 (NNT) – Despite heavy rains over the past several days in northeastern provinces such as Nong Khai, reports have indicated reservoirs are still lacking a sufficient supply of water. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976243-drought-still-a-concern-despite-heavy-rains/

 

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Thai lottery fever - villagers flocking for numbers as magical tree trunk surfaces

 

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NAKHON PHANOM: -- Lottery fever is rife in Nakhon Phanom in Thailand's north east after a tree trunk with "magical" properties came to light.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976244-thai-lottery-fever-villagers-flocking-for-numbers-as-magical-tree-trunk-surfaces/

 

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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Receives Indian's Padma Bhushan Award
By George Cheriyan - The Nation

 

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Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn receives Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, from President Pranab Mukherjee.

 

Thailand's Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was conferred with Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, by President Pranab Mukherjee at a special function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976248-princess maha chakri sirindhorn-receives-indians-padma-bhushan-award/

 

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BTS wiil extend sky train service from Bearing to Samrong for free from April 3

 

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BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Rapid Transit Authority (BTS) will open sky train service from Bearing station to Samrong station on April 3.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976249-bts-wiil-extend sky-train-service-from-bearing-to-samrong-for-free-from-april-3/

 

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Appeals Court rejects Juthamas’ bail request
By The Nation 

 

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Former Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Juthamas Siriwan, sentenced to 50 years' jail for corruption this week, arrives at the Criminal Court on Friday to learn that her bail application was rejected.

 

BANGKOK: -- The Appeal Court on Friday rejected bail requests made by former Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Juthamas Siriwan and her daughter, citing the possibility the defendants might flee the country due to the severity of their sentences for corruption.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976250-appeals-court-rejects-juthamas’-bail-request/

 

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Video: Out with drugs police clearing up Pattaya beach road

 

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PATTAYA: -- Reporters went out with plain clothes police to find drug dealers on beach Road,Pattaya - with a video being made detailing their successes in cracking down on crime at the resort.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976251-video-out-with-drugs-police-clearing-up-pattaya-beach-road/

 

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Russian expat arrested for property fraud in Phuket

Phuket Gazette

 

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Mr Shuvalov is wanted for fraud cases dating back to 2008. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- The Immigration Police on Wednesday arrested a Russian expat wanted for property fraud in Phuket.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976258-russian-expat-arrested-for-property-fraud-in-phuket/

 

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Drunk American arrested in Prachuap with 'gun necklace'

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Karl Hammer told police he usually wore the pistol as a necklace and wasn’t aware it was illegal.

 

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — An American national was under arrest Friday for carrying a firearm, which he claimed was merely a fashion accessory, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976260-drunk-american-arrested-in-prachuap-with-gun-necklace/

 

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'People on rooftops' as Australians flee rising floodwaters

By Tom Westbrook

REUTERS

 

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Local resident Lennon Bartlett paddles a rowboat through floodwaters in the northern New South Wales town of Lismore, Australia, March 31, 2017 after heavy rains associated with Cyclone Debbie swelled rivers to record heights across the region. AAP/Dave Hunt/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Swollen rivers flooded entire towns along Australia's east coast on Friday, cutting roads and leaving residents clinging to roofs and floating down streets in boats after the remnants of a powerful cyclone swept through the region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976263-people-on-rooftops-as-australians-flee-rising-floodwaters/

 

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Ecclesiastical boss forms committees to manage Dhammakaya Temple
By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- The ecclesiastical chief superintendent of the Central region has assigned two committees to manage the Pathum Thani-based Dhammakaya Temple to maintain peace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976266-ecclesiastical-boss-forms-committees-to-manage-dhammakaya-temple/

 

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Pattaya Classic Car Show breaks all records

 

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PATTAYA:-- The largest collection ever of Classic Cars in Thailand was also the second Pattaya classic car show and was held on the manicured lawns in front of the Asia Pattaya Hotel. Initially expecting 82 classics, there were a couple of notable dropouts, especially the 1990 Jaguar XJ 220 which experienced an engine failure during the week before the show weekend. However, last minute entries swelled the numbers, finishing at more than 90 cars.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976261-pattaya-classic-car-show-breaks-all-records/

 

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BTS fares increase 5 Baht for outlying stations

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

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BANGKOK — Starting on Saturday, commuters must pay another 5 baht to get to the newest stations at the end of the BTS Skytrain’s two lines.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976274-bts-fares-increase-5-baht-for-outlying-stations/

 

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Military junta bans redshirt to hold memorial activities on April 10

 

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BANGKOK: -- The redshirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) won't be allowed to hold memorial activities on April 10 to remember those who were killed in the military crackdown of anti-government protesters on April 10, 2010.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976284-govt-bans-redshirt-to-hold-memorial-activities-on-april-10/

 

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Lin Hui possibly pregnant, Chiang Mai Zoo says

 

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CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai Zoo has high hopes that panda Lin Hui hasl become pregnant again following another round of artificial insemination after observing physical changes in her uterus.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976286-lin-hui-possibly-pregnant-chiang-mai-zoo-says/

 

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Court cancels illegitimate order of the Foreign Ministry

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court today cancelled the Foreign Ministry's order that revoked the passport of a former Pheu Thai party leader Chaturon Chaisang with reason that the order is illegitimate.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976287-court-cancels-illegitimate-order-of-the-thai-foreign-ministry/

 

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Police urges phone users to load “Police I lert u” mobile application as it is very helpful

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police today urged the people to load "Police I lert u" mobile application as it will be very helpful for them and the police to respond to their emergency calls, particularly during the long Songkran water festival.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976290-police-urges-phone-users-to-load “police-i-lert-u”-mobile-application-as-it-is-very-helpful/

 

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