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Conscript ‘beaten to death’ at southern military base

By The Nation

 

 

An Army conscript has been beaten to death at Vibhavadi Rangsit Military Base in Surat Thani after violating military rules, it was reported in the social media on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976493-conscript-‘beaten-to-death’-at-southern-military-base/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Feeling foolish all year round

 

 

April Fools’ Day is always a puzzling time for me on Thaivisa forum. While I pride myself on not being the greatest idiot on the planet – but only just according to the wife – where do you start to sift the fake from the real in a country like Thailand?

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976502-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-feeling-foolish-all-year-round/

 

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Briton found unconscious near railway track in Chumphon

 

 

A 21-year-old British tourist was found unconscious near a railway track in Chumphon’s Mueng district on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976476-briton-found-unconscious-near-railway-track-in-chumphon/

 

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Thailand in crosshairs of Trump’s trade policy

By THE SUNDAY NATION, AGENCIES

 

 

THAILAND will be among 16 countries to be targeted by the Donald Trump administration in its attempt to narrow the United States’ massive trade imbalances.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976503-thailand-in-crosshairs-of-trump’s-trade-policy/

 

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Withaya to propose Totchtawan’s name

By The Nation

 

 

THE FOOTBALL Association of Thailand’s technical director Withaya Laohakul said he will propose the name of Muangthong United coach Totchtawan Sripan when the association starts its search for a new national team coach.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976504-withaya-to-propose-totchtawan’s-name/

 

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Two young men killed in Phuket as motorbike collides with pickup truck 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Two men aged 19 and 20 were killed in Phuket after the motorbike they were riding collided with a pickup truck in Pa Khlok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976484-two-young-men-killed-in-phuket-as-motorbike-collides-with-pickup-truck/

 

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South African man, 27, found dead in Trang house

By The Nation

 

A 27-year-old South African man was found dead in a house in Trang on Saturday morning after drinking beer with a countryman the previous night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976481-south-african-man-27-found-dead-in-trang-house/

 

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Korean businessman found hanged in alleged Phuket suicide 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongthub

 

A 48-year-old man from South Korea was found dead yesterday (Mar 31) in what police believe was suicide due to business or family problems.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976489-korean-businessman-found-hanged-in-alleged-phuket-suicide/

 

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Two injured when crane falls on roof of house

By The Nation

 

A woman and a man suffered head injuries when a part of a crane fell onto the roof of their rented house in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district early on Saturday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976490-two-injured-when-crane-falls-on-roof-of-house/

 

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Mule with B5m in meth arrested in major Phuket drug bust

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Police on Friday morning (Mar 31) arrested a methamphetamine delivery man who was carrying a kilo of ya ice and nearly 8,000 pills of ya bah worth about B5 million into Phuket.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976477-mule-with-b5m-in-meth-arrested-in-major-phuket-drug-bust/

 

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Southern Beach Towns Face More Summer Rain

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

This bird’s-eye view photo shows tourists enjoying the beach despite weather warnings March 25 in Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui.

 

BANGKOK — The south of Thailand will be showered by heavy rains until Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976482-southern-beach-towns-face-more-summer-rain/

 

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Police ‘overdid it’ in having my passports revoked, says Chaturon

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

Key Pheu Thai party figure Chaturon Chaisang said he hoped Friday’s court decision to cancel a revocation order on his three passports would remind authorities to not take unnecessary measures that deprive people of their rights.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976505-police-‘overdid-it’-in-having-my-passports-revoked-says-chaturon/

 

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Legislature denies having secret plan on national oil company

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THE NATIONAL Legislative Assembly yesterday denied concealing a plan to set up a controversial national oil company (NOC), Surachai Liangboonlertchai, NLA first vice president, said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976506-legislature-denies-having-secret-plan-on-national-oil-company/

 

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Have you found Facebook’s new hidden News Feed?

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Facebook has started experimenting with a new News Feed that serves up a variety of different content it thinks you would be interested in.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/have-you-found-facebooks-new-hidden-news-feed/20722/

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Tax records of 38 ex-ministers under scrutiny

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THIRTY-EIGHT former Cabinet members from the previous governments of Abhisit Vejjajiva and Yingluck Shinawatra have come under the microscope over their tax records, a media inquiry has found.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976507-tax-records-of-38-ex-ministers-under-scrutiny/

 

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Politicians insist they have no problems with Revenue Department

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

POLITICIANS from the major Democrat and Pheu Thai parties have not been summoned by the Revenue Department after the Office of the Auditor-General called on authorities to find out whether politicians with increased assets had paid sufficient taxes.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30311036

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Firefighter girl, 9, helps parents battle Pratunam market blaze

By The Nation

 

 

A nine-year-old girl helped her parents fight a fire which broke out at the Pratunam clothing market in Bangkok on Saturday morning. People who saw the little girl on duty praised her courage and volunteer spirit. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976511-firefighter-girl-9-helps-parents-battle-pratunam-market-blaze/

 

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Bee stings prove fatal for man

By The Nation

 

A 53-year-old man died four days after he was attacked by a swarm of bees when he cut down their hive in Kamphaen Phet province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976512-bee-stings-prove-fatal-for-man/

 

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More summer storms warning issued

 

 

The Meteorological Department today issued the latest warning of more summer storms and heavy rains in the country from today until April 5.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976513-more-summer-storms-warning-issued/

 

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Fire-gutted school seeks public donations for new building

By The Nation

 

The director of a public elementary school in Mahasarakham province on Saturday pleaded with the public for donations for a new school building and purchase of tele-education equipment after the school’s old building was destroyed in a fire last month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976514-fire-gutted-school-seeks-public-donations-for-new-building/

 

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Thai retailers ‘not sold’ on domination by online rivals

By CIMI SUCHONTAN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

MANY HEADS of big shopping malls in Thailand are still not convinced about online retailing or its future, said experts at global financial services group KPMG.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976515-thai-retailers-‘not-sold’-on-domination-by-online-rivals/

 

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Britos nets first Watford goal to deepen Sunderland woes

 

Britain Soccer Football - Watford v Sunderland - Premier League - Vicarage Road - 1/4/17 Watford's Isaac Success in action with Sunderland's Bryan Oviedo Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic

 

(Reuters) - WATFORD 1 SUNDERLAND 0

 

Uruguayan defender Miguel Britos scored his first goal for Watford to secure a deserved 1-0 Premier League victory over Sunderland at Vicarage Road on Saturday and deepen the visitors' relegation woes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976516-britos-nets-first-watford-goal-to-deepen-sunderland-woes/

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Hull get relegation lifeline as Ranocchia downs West Ham

 

Britain Soccer Football - Hull City v West Ham United - Premier League - The Kingston Communications Stadium - 1/4/17 West Ham United's Sam Byram in action with Hull City's Kamil Grosicki Reuters / Scott Heppell Livepic

 

(Reuters) - HULL CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 1

 

Hull City's Andrea Ranocchia headed home a late winner as they beat West Ham United 2-1 at home on Saturday to boost their Premier League survival hopes and extend the visitors' winless streak to six matches.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976517-hull-get-relegation-lifeline-as-ranocchia-downs-west-ham/

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Mourinho fumes as tepid Man United held by West Brom

 

Britain Soccer Football - Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Old Trafford - 1/4/17 West Bromwich Albion's Darren Fletcher in action with Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER UNITED 0 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0

 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was left to rue poor finishing as they were held to a dour 0-0 home draw by West Bromwich Albion on Saturday to miss a chance to close in on the Premier League's top four.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976520-mourinho-fumes-as-tepid-man-united-held-by-west-brom/

 

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Dier and Son earn crucial Spurs win at Burnley

 

Britain Soccer Football - Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Turf Moor - 1/4/17 Burnley's Michael Keane misses a chance to score Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

 

BURNLEY 0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2

 

April 1 (Reuters) - Eric Dier and Son Heung-min scored second-half goals to give Tottenham Hotspur a hard-earned win at Burnley's Turf Moor fortress and breathe new life into their pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976521-dier-and-son-earn-crucial-spurs-win-at-burnley/

 

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Palace stun Premier League leaders Chelsea with 2-1 win

 

Britain Soccer Football - Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 1/4/17 Chelsea's David Luiz in action with Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke Reuters / Hannah McKay Livepic

 

(Reuters) - CHELSEA 1 CRYSTAL PALACE 2

 

Crystal Palace checked Chelsea's progress towards the Premier League title on Saturday, goals from Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke earning them a shock 2-1 win over their London rivals.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976522-palace-stun-premier-league-leaders-chelsea-with-2-1-win/

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Coutinho inspires Liverpool to derby victory over Everton

 

Britain Soccer Football - Liverpool v Everton - Premier League - Anfield - 1/4/17 Liverpool's Roberto Firmino in action with Everton's Gareth Barry Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic

 

(Reuters) - LIVERPOOL 3 EVERTON 1

 

Philippe Coutinho inspired Liverpool to a comfortable 3-1 home win over Everton in the 228th Merseyside derby on Saturday to move provisionally up to third in the Premier League.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976523-coutinho-inspires-liverpool-to-derby-victory-over-everton/

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Arter misses penalty in Bournemouth-Saints stalemate

 

Britain Soccer Football - Southampton v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium - 1/4/17 Bournemouth's Harry Arter shoots at goal Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic

 

SOUTHAMPTON 0 BOURNEMOUTH 0

 

April 1 (Reuters) - Harry Arter blazed a second-half penalty over the bar as Bournemouth blew a golden chance to beat their south coast rivals Southampton in a Premier League stalemate at St Mary's on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976524-arter-misses-penalty-in-bournemouth-saints-stalemate/

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Colombia landslide kills 154 on city outskirts, scores injured

By Julia Symmes Cobb and Nelson Bocanegra

 

An aerial view shows a flooded area after heavy rains caused several rivers to overflow, pushing sediment and rocks into buildings and roads in Mocoa, Colombia April 1, 2017. Cesar Carrion/Colombian Presidency/Handout via Reuters

 

BOGOTA (Reuters) - A landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province of Putumayo sent mud and debris crashing onto houses overnight, killing at least 154 people and injuring scores, officials said on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976525-colombia-landslide-kills-154-on-city-outskirts-scores-injured/

 

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Philippines' Duterte invites EU critics, wants to 'slap them'

 

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte points to photographers during an awarding ceremony for outstanding government workers, at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines December 19, 2016. REUTERS/Ezra Acayan/Files

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out on Friday at European Union critics of his bloody anti-narcotics campaign, threatening to "slap" them.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976526-philippines-duterte-invites-eu-critics-wants-to-slap-them/