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Cleveland police seek man they say broadcast killing on Facebook

REUTERS
 

A man who identified himself as Stevie Steve is seen in a combination of stills from a video he broadcast of himself on Facebook in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. April 16, 2017. Stevie Steve/Social Media/ Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Cleveland police urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978792-cleveland-facebook-live-killer-hunted-by-police/

 

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Sayyaf gang beheads a Filipino hostage

 

MANILA: -- A Filipino boat captain who was captured by the Abu Sayyaf Gang bandits in December last year has been beheaded in Sulu, according to The Manila Times Online report on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978794-abu-sayyaf-gang-beheads-filipino-hostage/

 

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Over 6,500 vehicles seized in drink driving operation
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The authorities have said 6,544 vehicles were seized in operations aimed at preventing road accidents from drink driving during the first five days of the so-called seven dangerous days of the Songkran holiday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978798-over-6500-vehicles-seized-in-drink-driving-operation/

 

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SET opens down 4.91 to 1,584.59 /Bangkok Post

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United Airlines removes engaged couple traveling to wedding from plane

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - A United Airlines Boeing 787 taxis as a United Airlines Boeing 767 lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, U.S. on February 7, 2015. REUTERS/Louis Nastro/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An engaged couple flying on United Airlines from Houston, Texas, to their wedding in Costa Rica were removed by a federal law enforcement officer from the flight on Saturday amid disputed circumstances, according to media reports.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978801-united-airlines-removes-engaged-couple-traveling-to-wedding-from-plane/

 

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Tropical storm wreaks havoc in several provinces over the weekend

 

NONG KHAI, 17 April 2017 (NNT) - Repair efforts are now underway in several provinces after homes were destroyed by a tropical storm over the past weekend. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978804-tropical-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-several-thai-provinces-over-the-weekend/

 

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PM Prayut reminds Thais to be proud of UN’s higher happiness ranking for Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, April 17, 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minister is encouraging Thai people to feel upbeat about the country’s improved ranking in the United Nations’ latest World Happiness Report. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978805-pm-prayut-reminds-thais-to-be-proud-of-un’s-higher-happiness-ranking-for-thailand/

 

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Demand for Thai rice in Peru grows

 

BANGKOK, 17 April 2017 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is set to launch a marketing scheme aimed at boosting Thai rice exports to Peru following an escalating demand. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978809-demand-for-thai-rice-in-peru-grows/

 

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Hundreds of thousands of Songkran revellers head back to work in Bangkok on buses today

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of thousands of Songkran revellers are expected to return to Bangkok on buses today after the long holiday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978811-hundreds-of-thousands-of-songkran-revellers-head-back-to-work-in-bangkok-on-buses-today/

 

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Japan PM urges North Korea to refrain from more provocative actions

REUTERS

 

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during an upper house panel session at the Parliament in Tokyo, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo April 13, 2017. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged North Korea on Monday to refrain from taking further provocative actions, comply with U.N. resolutions and abandon its nuclear missile development.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978813-japan-pm-urges-north-korea-to-refrain-from-more-provocative-actions/

 

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Lloyds eyes Berlin for post-Brexit push

 

LONDON: -- Lloyds Banking Group has decided to set up a European base in Germany after the UK leaves the EU, the BBC understands.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978821-lloyds-eyes-berlin-for-post-brexit-push/

 

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Governor joins Phuket Bike Week helmet giveaway awareness campaign

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong (right) gives a thumbs-up at the Phuket Bike Week event on Bangla Rd, Patong, on Saturday (April 15). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- More than 500 helmets were given away on Bang la Rd on Saturday evening (April 15) as part of Phuket Bike Week with Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong and leading police officers on the island joined the campaign to save lives.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978825-governor-joins-phuket-bike-week-helmet-giveaway-awareness-campaign/

 

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A sweet deal for iPad owners: Apple says it will upgrade your old iPad 4 for free

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Great news for anyone who owns an old iPad 4.

 

Customers who take in their fourth generation iPad to Apple for a service may be upgraded to the iPad Air 2 – free of charge.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/a-sweet-deal-for-ipad-owners-apple-says-it-will-upgrade-your-old-ipad-4-for-free/21042/

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are now available to pre-order in Thailand

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Pre-orders have now started for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-s8-plus-are-now-available-to-pre-order-in-thailand/21046/

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EC prepares for elections amid scheduling confusion

 

 

BANGKOK, 17 April 2017 (NNT) - Somchai Srisutthiyakorn of the Election Commission (EC) said the electoral organ is preparing to hold the next general election, but cannot issue a definitive timetable before considering the impacts of the organic laws and the constitution itself. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978832-ec-prepares-for-elections-amid-scheduling-confusion/

 

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Songkran celebrations claim 335 lives in six days

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Road accidents in six days of Songkran celebrations from April 11-16 claimed a total of 335 deaths and 3,506 injuries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978833-songkran-celebrations-claim-335-lives-in-six-days/

 

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BMA to turn Mahakan Fort into mini park
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will turn Mahakan Fort into a mini park and the improvement to its landscape will be done within a month, a deputy BMA governor said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978835-bma-to-turn-mahakan-fort-into-mini-park/

 

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2 People injured and a dog killed in road crash

By Online Admin -

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At around 6:00pm on Sunday April 16th, police and emergency services were called to the scene of a road accident, in which a dog had sadly passed away and a further 2 people left with injuries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978836-2-people-injured-and-a-dog-killed-in-road-crash/

 

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Pattaya Police show their softer side

By Online Admin -

 

  

Pattaya Police show their softer side by giving away freebies to tourists

 

PATTAYA: -- On Saturday April 16th, Pattaya police made their way down to Bali Hi Pier, where they found a whole bunch of locals waiting for them. Fortunately this time, there was no trouble or crime for them to investigate. They had, instead, come down to treat the tourists with free plastic pouches and confectionery.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978839-pattaya-police-show-their-softer-side/

 

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Phuket’s Nai Harn bridge rebuilt, soon to re-open

Shela Riva

 

The bridge is complete but yet to open due to roadworks on one part of the street. Photo: Aroon Solos

 

PHUKET: -- The two-month long reconstruction of a collapsed bridge near Nai Harn Lake is complete and set to open for use before the end of April, Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has told The Phuket News.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978840-phuket’s-nai-harn-bridge-rebuilt-soon-to-re-open/

 

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RC to raise electricity cost

 

 

BANGKOK, 17th April 2017 (NNT)-The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to increase the fuel tariff (FT) on electricity bills. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978842-rc-to-raise-electricity-cost/

 

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Tourism minister visits Wan Lai Festival at Bang Saen
By The Nation

 

CHON BURI: -- Tourism Minister Korbkan Watnawarangkul visited the annual Wan Lai Festival at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri province on Monday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978845-tourism-minister-visits-wan-lai-festival-at-bang-saen/

 

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Report a moto on sidewalk and get paid half the fine

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

  

Motorbike taxis ride along a Bangkok sidewalk in a file photo. Photo: Matichon

 

BANGKOK — Those who report motorbikes parking or riding on the sidewalk will get half of the fine if it is paid, City Hall said Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978853-report-a-moto-on-sidewalk-and-get-paid-half-the-fine/

 

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Young man shot dead at bus stop in Pathum Thani
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A 21-year-old man was found dead with a bullet wound to the chest at a bus stop in Pathum Thani’s Lam Lukka district early Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978855-young-man-shot-dead-at-bus-stop-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Almost half of military recruits volunteer for service

 

 

BANGKOK, 17 April 2017 (NNT) - Almost half of all new military recruits this year had reportedly volunteered for service, totaling more than 50,000. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978860-almost-half-of-military-recruits-volunteer-for-service/

 

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EC's Somchai fears political vacuum following commissioners' removal
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said on Monday that he was concerned there would be a political vacuum when some of the body’s commissioners were removed as required by the new charter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978862-ecs-somchai-fears-political-vacuum-following-commissioners-removal/

 

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Safety stepped up after Bueng Kan hospital worker sexually assaulted
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has stepped up safety measures for hospital staff in the wake of a sexual assault on a woman at a small state-run health facility.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978863-safety-stepped-up-after-bueng-kan-hospital-worker-sexually-assaulted/

 

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Suspect crashes into motorbike, injures one and shoots at cops

Phuket Gazette

 

The passenger of the pick-up truck surrendered to police. Photo: Suchat Hankij

 

SAMUI: -- Police in Koh Samui are hunting for a hit and run suspect who injured a motorcyclist and shot at police officers before escaping last night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978866-suspect-crashes-into-motorbike-injures-one-and-shoots-at-cops/

 

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49% of eligible Thai men volunteer to be conscripted
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- More than 49 per cent of eligible Thai men volunteered to be conscripted during the annual military recruiting ceremony.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978860-almost-half-of-military-recruits-volunteer-for-service/?do=findComment&comment=11805700

 

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B116mn expansion planned for Phuket deep sea port

Phuket Gazette

 

          

The expansion is expected to take 13 months to complete, but no starting date has been announced yet. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: -- The transport and marine departments last week announced plans for a 116-million-baht expansion at Phuket deep sea port in Vichit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/978871-b116mn-expansion-planned-for-phuket-deep-sea-port/