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Court again rejects plea to release student activist
By The Nation

 

File photo: Jatupat Boonpatraraksa, alias Pai Dao Din, sees his bail application rejected by court again.

 

BANGKOK: -- The Court of Appeal, Region IV, rejected for the second time a petition to release young activist and lese majeste accused Jatupat Boonpatraraksa, alias Pai Dao Din, on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977346-court-again-rejects-plea-to-release-student-activist/

 

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NLA 'will complete deliberations on organic laws in 60 days'
By The Nation

 

National Legislative Assembly vice president Surachai Liengboonlertchai

 

BANGKOK: -- The vice president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), Surachai Liengboonlertchai, admitted on Thursday that deliberations on the organic laws might be affected if a lot of members resigned, but irrespective of the situation the process must be completed in 60 days as prescribed by the charter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977347-nla-will-complete-deliberations-on-organic-laws-in-60-days/

 

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SET falls 1.70 to 1,580.42 at opening /Bangkok Post

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Indian man falls to his death from condominium
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A 30-year-old Indian man fell to his death while apparently trying to climb into his rented room on the nine-floor of a condominium building in Bangkok after forgetting the room key, police said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977348-indian-man-falls-to-his-death-from-condominium-in-bangkok/

 

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Explosions black out electricity supply in deep south 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Almost all districts of Pattani province in the deep south were blacked out after southern militants blew up high voltage electric supply power poles shortly after midnight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977345-wave-of-attacks-across-southern-thailand-after-new-constitution-signed/?do=findComment&comment=11777310

 

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Denmark spurned Chinese offer for Greenland base over security - sources

By Erik Matzen

REUTERS

 

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark decided to turn down an offer last year from Chinese mining company General Nice Group to buy an abandoned naval base on Greenland due to security concerns, sources involved in the decision said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977349-denmark-spurned-chinese-offer-for-greenland-base-over-security-sources/

 

 

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No timetable yet for elections: PM
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Despite the promulgation of the new Constitution, the Kingdom has no clear schedule yet for the next general election, the prime minister said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977350-no-timetable-yet-for-elections-pm-prayut/

 

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Governor of Syria's Homs says U.S. strikes serve 'goals of terrorism'

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: Homs governor Talal al-Barazi speaks to reporters during the release of prisoners at the Homs Governorate Council building, Syria December 7, 2015. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki/Files

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. missile strikes on Syrian military positions serve the goals of "armed terrorist groups" and Islamic State, the governor of Syria's Homs province said on Friday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977351-governor-of-syrias-homs-says-us-strikes-serve-goals-of-terrorism/

 

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Vans operating on Thai-Lao border fully comply with traffic laws

 

NONG KHAI, 7 April 2017 (NNT) – Ahead of the Songkran Festival, all vans operating across the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai have been improved to meet safety requirements. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977352-vans-operating-on-thai-lao-border-fully-comply-with-traffic-laws/

 

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Brit expat dead in Phuket from suspected garden electric shock

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Police suspect Mr Wilkinson suffered an electric shock from leakage from the power meter in front of the house. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating the death of an Brit expat in Phuket after he was found collapsed in his home’s garden yesterday (April 6) from a suspected electric shock.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977354-brit-expat-dead-in-phuket-from-suspected-garden-electric-shock/

 

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Pattaya leaders want to turn back clock on Songkran

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya officials say they will attempt to turn back the clock to gentler times when the Thai New Year meant solemn tradition, not water guns, with a nine-day festival on Walking Street.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977357-pattaya-leaders-want-to-turn-back-clock-on-songkran/

 

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No charges for Phuket accident killing Aussie tourist

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Australian tourist Paul Anthony Bradbery from New South Wales died after his rented motorbike collided with the cement truck south of Patong. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: -- Police have confirmed they will not be pressing any charges against the driver of the cement truck that killed an Australian tourist south of Patong Beach last Thursday (Mar 30).

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977360-no-charges-for-phuket-accident-killing-aussie-tourist/

 

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Section 44 still in force 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs has made clear that Section 44 which empowers the prime minister to have absolute power to make final decision on all problems will remain in force although the country will have the new constitution in use.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977361-section-44-still-in-force/

 

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Free Coke for foreigners using Bualuang ATM
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Bank and FamilyMart launches a campaign for international travellers to get a free can of Coke when withdraw cash at any Bualuang ATM.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977364-free-coke-for-foreigners-using-bualuang-atm/

 

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Insurgents launch 31 coordinated attacks in deep South
By The Nation

 

Power poles in Narathiwat's Bacho district are damaged in a bomb attack early Friday: photo by Charoon Thongnual.

 

BANGKOK: -- Malay Muslim insurgents in four southern provinces carried out 31 coordinated attacks beginning at midnight on Thursday (April 6), according to Region 4 officials of the Internal Security Operations Command.

 

Region 4’s forward command said there were 12 attacks in Pattani, seven in Yala, nine in Narathiwat and three in Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977345-wave-of-attacks-across-southern-thailand-after-new-constitution-signed/?do=findComment&comment=11777664

 

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Vehicles under close scrutiny in run-up to Songkran Festival
By The Nation

 

PHICHIT: -- Phichit Transport Office chief Surachai Tabya on Friday inspected the condition of public transport vehicles, especially vans, to boost road safety ahead of the Songkran Festival next week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977366-vehicles-under-close-scrutiny-in-run-up-to-songkran-festival/

 

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Pattaya woman demands 5,000 baht before she will return iPhone she found in 7/11 saying she's within her rights

 

Picture: video screenshot

 

PATTAYA: -- A Pattaya woman who found an iPhone on the counter in 7/11 would not return it to the owner unless she paid her 5,000 baht for "looking after it".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977369-pattaya-woman-demands-5000-baht-before-she-will-return-iphone-she found-in-711-saying-shes-within-her-rights/

 

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Manufacturers warned of using Tricloson anti bacterial substance 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Manufacturers are warned not to use "Tricloson" antibacterial substance after the substance was banned by the United States.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977370-manufacturers-warned-of-using-tricloson-anti-bacterial-substance /

 

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Thailand to Trump: We Don't Manipulate Baht for Trade Gains

by Sunil Jagtiani, Melissa Cheok, and Clarissa Batino

 

- Central bank head responds to U.S. probe of trade deficit

- Veerathai also says space to cut interest rate is ‘limited’

 

BANGKOK: -- Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said there’s no evidence authorities are manipulating the currency to give exports an unfair advantage, responding to the U.S.’s decision to investigate the Southeast Asian nation for possible trade abuse.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977371-thailand-to-trump-we-dont-manipulate-baht-for-trade-gains/

 

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Bangkok police confirm Songkran leniency
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Metropolitan Police on Friday issued a letter formally confirming that up to six passengers will be allowed to ride in the open cargo beds of pickup trucks during the Songkran holiday period. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977317-bangkok-administration-songkran-festive-activities-are-not-banned/?do=findComment&comment=11777853

 

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"Legionella" found in hotels right across Phuket, Pangnga and Krabi

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

BANGKOK: -- Public health authorities have said that they have found the potentially deadly "Legionella" bacteria in shower heads, swimming pools, taps and spas at hotels all over the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977374-legionella-found-in-hotels-right-across-phuket-pangnga-and-krabi/

 

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Mor Chit bus station packed to the rafters as Songkran exodus begins

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

BANGKOK: --  Thai News Agency reported that Mor Chit 2 was jam packed today as the first real wave of people going home for the Songkran holidays swamped the northern Bangkok bus station.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977375-mor-chit-bus-station-packed-to-the-rafters-as-songkran-exodus-begins/

 

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Famous Phang Nga dive site found devastated
By Pratch Rujivanarom
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Richelieu Rock, a coral reef in Mu Koh Surin National Park that’s a world-famous location for scuba diving, has been destroyed, possibly by fishermen illegally using explosives. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977376-famous-phang-nga-dive-site-found-devastated/

 

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Knifeman holds up Family Mart employee in early morning Pattaya robbery

 

Picture Siam Chon News

 

PATTAYA: -- A "30 year old man" brandishing a knife held up a branch of Family Mart early this morning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977377-knifeman-holds-up-family-mart-employee-in-early-morning-pattaya-robbery/

 

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Video: Pick-up refuses to stop after motorcyclist ends up in the ditch

 

Picture: Manager

 

BANGKOK: -- A video on Youlike showed a pick-up truck crossing an intersection apparently oblivious to an approaching motorcycle, reported Manager.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977378-video-pick-up-refuses-to-stop-after-motorcyclist-ends-up-in-the-ditch/

 

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Communities booted out by soldiers say they feel powerless

By  Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

A joint military operation in Chonburi province in February against alleged land encroachment.

 

BANGKOK — Rural residents fighting forced eviction from across the country met recently and concluded that it’s more difficult to win any reprieve under the junta, which is bringing force to bear against them and stifling any attempts at protest with harassment and the Public Assembly Act.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977383-communities-booted-out-by-soldiers-say-they-feel-powerless/

 

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No laughing matter as well known Thai comic rear ended by ten wheel truck in Chonburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CHONBURI: -- Famous old boy comic "Pa Thep" was counting his blessings yesterday evening after his Honda City was rear ended by a ten wheel truck in Chonburi, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977384-no-laughing-matter-as-well-known-thai-comic-rear-ended-by-ten-wheel truck-in-chonburi/

 

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Russia, Iran condemn U.S. air strike in Syria as Britain, Turkey give support

REUTERS

 

U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts strike operations while in the Mediterranean Sea which U.S. Defense Department said was a part of cruise missile strike against Syria on April 7, 2017. Ford Williams/Courtesy U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Russia and Iran condemned a U.S. strike on a Syrian airbase on Friday as Australia, Britain and Turkey gave their support, with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calling it a "proportionate" response to the use of chemical weapons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977385-russia-iran-condemn-us-air-strike-in-syria-as-britain-turkey-give-support/

 

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Prawit defends PM over pickup passengers ban
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Friday urged the public not to criticise Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha for banning passengers from riding in the open cargo bed of pickup trucks.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977387-prawit-defends-pm-over-pickup-passengers-ban/

 

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Independent agencies will remain in office: Wissanu
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday that independent agencies will continue in office following the promulgation of the new charter and changes would be clearer when the new organic laws are enacted.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977389-independent-agencies-will-remain-in-office-wissanu/