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Indonesia sues Thailand's PTT, PTTEP for $2 billion over oil spill

 

JAKARTA/BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Indonesian government is suing Thailand's state-owned PTT and PTT Exploration and Production for around $2 billion for alleged damage to the environment from an oil spill in the Timor Sea eight years ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981862-indonesia-sues-thailands-ptt-pttep-for-2-billion-over-oil-spill/

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Five policemen transferred to inactive posts in wake of Khao San pub raid

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The Region 1 commander has announced an enquiry and ordered the transfer of five policemen after the raid on the Zad pub on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981916-five-policemen-transferred-to-inactive-posts-in-wake-of-khao-san-pub-raid/

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Driver escapes as ethanol tanker explodes on bend in Friendship Highway

 

Image: Daily News

 

A tanker driver had a remarkable escape after his vehicle carrying ethanol overturned on a bend in the Mitraphap Highway in Si Khiw district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981918-driver-escapes-as-ethanol-tanker-explodes-on-bend-in-friendship-highway/

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Man shoots girlfriend before firefight with local kamnan in Kanchanaburi

 

Image: Daily News

 

A man followed his girlfriend to a cattle farm in Kanchanaburi in an apparent jealous rage before shooting her dead.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981920-man-shoots-girlfriend-before-firefight-with-local-kamnan-in-kanchanaburi/

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All smiles as immigration chief finds Africans in Chantaburi not breaking the law

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The head of Thai Immigration led an entourage in a visit to Chantaburi yesterday after reports of there being a lot of Africans living in the area who may be breaking the law.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981921-all-smiles-as-immigration-chief-finds-africans-in-chantaburi-not-breaking-the-law/

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Subs ‘a govt-to-govt deal’

By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE recent submarine deal with China, and not the weapons it will be equipped with, will be the main focus of scrutiny for the Office of the Auditor-General as it started to look through piles of confidential documents at the Royal Thai Navy headquarters, Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981922-subs-‘a-govt-to-govt-deal’/

 

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Activist notes lack of proper study on Thai Canal as forum opens

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM,
KNITA SEETHONG
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

A LOCAL activist in the South has warned that the Thai Canal mega-project only provided one-sided information to local people and there was still no clear study on the impact of this project.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981923-activist-notes-lack-of-proper-study-on-thai-canal-as-forum-opens/

 

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Chula vote shows students’ liberal side

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN,
KHANITTHA THEPPAJORN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

WHEN HE announced last year that he had made it into Chulalongkorn University, a perceived conservative and elite institution, anti-establishment student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal was warned sternly by friends and foes alike that he would be ostracised and isolated.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981924-chula-vote-shows-students’-liberal-side/

 

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Bronze statue unveiled in Tokyo in memory of beloved elephant Hanako

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Posing at the newly opened bronze statue of Hanako the elephant in Tokyo are sons of late politician Somwang Sarasas, |who gave the pachyderm as a gift of friendship to Japan in 1949. From left, Sriphob, Chinavais and Ukrit Sarasas.

 

A BRONZE STATUE of Hanako, Thailand’s gift of friendship to Japan, has been erected in Tokyo as the Japan’s gesture of affection towards its oldest elephant.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981925-bronze-statue-unveiled-in-tokyo-in-memory-of-beloved-elephant-hanako/

 

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Senior policeman turns himself in to face underage sex charge

By TOSSAPHON BUNPHAT
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Image: Local authorities inspect night entertainment places in Mae Hong Son's Pai district.

 

A HIGH-RANKING police officer accused of buying the services of an underage prostitute turned himself in yesterday as local authorities in Mae Hong Son stepped up surveillance of human trafficking and vice in the province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981927-senior-policeman-turns-himself-in-to-face-underage-sex-charge/

 

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Royal cremation ceremonies to be live on all TV channels

By The Sunday Nation

 

All television channels will broadcast live the royal cremation ceremonies of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981928-royal-cremation-ceremonies-to-be-live-on-all-tv-channels/

 

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Phuket dog shelter to be renovated to tackle street dog problems 

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok (right) and Surajit Witchuwan of the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: As part of government officials’ ongoing “Keep Phuket Clean by our Hand and Heart” campaign, it has been suggested that the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter undergo renovations in a bid to tackle the island’s street dog problem.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981929-phuket-dog-shelter-to-be-renovated-to-tackle-street-dog-problems/

 

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Quarrying operations in Mon state face curbs

 

 

The Mon state divisional government has announced that it will not issue new quarrying licenses in Mount Kalama forest reserve in Paung township of Mon state where conflict is simmering between locals and mining companies, The Irrawaddy Online reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981930-quarrying-operations-in-mon-state-face-curbs/

 

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Poll shows support for revival of death penalty drops In Philippines

 

 

While a majority of Filipinos still approve capital punishment, public support for the Philippine government’s plan to revive death penalty has dropped in the first quarter of the year, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981932-poll-shows-support-for-revival-of-death-penalty-drops-in-philippines/

 

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Taxis in Bangkok go for total revamp

 

 

Taxis in Bangkok will soon be mandated by the state to be installed with global positioning system, closed-circuit TV cameras, and emergency buttons linked directly to the police centre in a total revamp of taxi services offered by the military junta to ensure safe travel by passengers and to probe the image of Thai taxi service.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981934-taxis-in-bangkok-go-for-total-revamp/

 

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Arrest of one drug dealing female leads Phuket police to two more dealers 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Police arrested three Thai women on Thursday (May 4) and yesterday (May 5) after they were found to be in possession of a various amounts of methamphetamine pills (ya bah).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981935-arrest-of-one-drug-dealing-female-leads-phuket-police-to-two-more-dealers/

 

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Phuket’s Nai Harn Lake to undergo renovations

Chutharat Plerin

 

 

PHUKET: The Mayor of Rawai has revealed that Nai Harn Lake and its surroundings are to undergo a renovations to improve the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981936-phuket’s-nai-harn-lake-to-undergo-renovations/

 

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Laos hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake today

 

 

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on Richter scale hit western Laos, shaking buildings in Thailand’s Nan province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981937-laos-hit-by-49-magnitude-earthquake-today/

 

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Mae Hong Son officials rush help to Hmong village hit by storm

By The Nation

 

Disaster mitigation officials in Mae Hong Song province rushed help to a Hmong village in Muang district on Saturday morning after a storm damaged some 30 houses. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981938-mae-hong-son-officials-rush-help-to-hmong-village-hit-by-storm/

 

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Swansea out of bottom three with crucial Everton victory

 

Swansea City manager Paul Clement and Kyle Naughton celebrate at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley

 

(Reuters) - Swansea City climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with a 1-0 win against Everton on Saturday giving their survival aspirations a significant boost.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981939-swansea-out-of-bottom-three-with-crucial-everton-victory/

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Man City thrash Palace to move into third place

 

Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 6/5/17 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action with Crystal Palace's Lee Chung-yong Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

 

(Reuters) - Manchester City strengthened their Premier League top-four aspirations with a 5-0 thrashing of a woeful Crystal Palace side at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981941-man-city-thrash-palace-to-move-into-third-place/

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Sunderland dent Hull's survival hopes with 2-0 win

 

Britain Soccer Football - Hull City v Sunderland - Premier League - The Kingston Communications Stadium - 6/5/17 Sunderland's Billy Jones scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith

 

(Reuters) - Hull City's hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation suffered a body blow after goals from Billy Jones and Jermain Defoe condemned them to a 2-0 home defeat by already axed Sunderland on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981942-sunderland-dent-hulls-survival-hopes-with-2-0-win/

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Leicester ease past Watford to climb into top half

 

Britain Soccer Football - Leicester City v Watford - Premier League - King Power Stadium - 6/5/17 Leicester City players celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

 

(Reuters) - Leicester City climbed into the top half of the Premier League for the first time since September with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Watford on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981943-leicester-ease-past-watford-to-climb-into-top-half/

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Vokes double earns Burnley draw with West Brom

 

Britain Soccer Football - Burnley v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Turf Moor - 6/5/17 Burnley's Sam Vokes in action with West Bromwich Albion's Claudio Yacob, Craig Dawson and Gareth McAuley Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes

 

(Reuters) - Burnley edged a point closer to Premier League survival as Sam Vokes scored a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981944-vokes-double-earns-burnley-draw-with-west-brom/

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Shawcross own goal gives Bournemouth 2-2 draw with Stoke

 

Britain Soccer Football - AFC Bournemouth v Stoke City - Premier League - Vitality Stadium - 6/5/17 Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross in action with Bournemouth's Joshua King Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge

 

(Reuters) - Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross deflected the ball into his own net to earn Bournemouth a 2-2 draw on Saturday and ensure the Cherries will play Premier League football again next season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981945-shawcross-own-goal-gives-bournemouth-2-2-draw-with-stoke/

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Hamas elects Haniyeh as new political chief - spokesman

 

Hamas leader in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh delivers a sermon during Friday prayers in Gaza City October 9, 2015. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem/Files

 

GAZA (Reuters) - The Palestinian movement Hamas elected Ismail Haniyeh to lead its political office on Saturday, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum told Reuters in Gaza.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981946-hamas-elects-haniyeh-as-new-political-chief-spokesman/

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Do Thai Students Know How to Think?

Orlando Barton

 

 

Many expats in Thailand feel the need to pontificate on just about any subject that involves Thai people. It seems the longer one has been fortunate enough to live in this wonderful country, the more one has to say about its native population.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981948-do-thai-students-know-how-to-think/

 

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Are you in the High Risk Group?

Orlando Barton

 

 

When I was about thirteen years old, my mother sat me down for a very serious and very short conversation.  “If I ever catch you riding, or hear about you being on a motorcycle” she said. “I’ll just shoot you in the head or poison your food.  That way I’ll get to say a proper goodbye”. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981947-are-you-in-the-high-risk-group/

 

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Macron is opinion polls favourite as France elects new president Sunday

By Ingrid Melander

 

Emmanuel Macron, head of the political movement En Marche !, or Onwards !, and candidate for the 2017 presidential election, is pictured through a window of his hotel during a campaign visit in Rodez, France, May 5, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

 

PARIS (Reuters) - After a tumultuous election campaign filled with scandal and surprises, French voters will decide on Sunday whether a pro-European Union centrist or an anti-EU, anti-immigration far-rightist will lead them for the next five years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981951-macron-is-opinion-polls-favourite-as-france-elects-new-president-sunday/

 

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Nigeria exchanges 82 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram for prisoners - presidency

By Felix Onuah and Ulf Laessing

 

FILE PHOTO: Members of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign rally in Nigeria's capital Abuja to mark 1,000 days since over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their secondary school in Chibok by Islamist sect Boko Haram, Nigeria January 8, 2017. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde/File Photo

 

ABUJA/LAGOS (Reuters) - Boko Haram militants have released 82 schoolgirls out of a group of more than 200 whom they kidnapped from the northeastern town of Chibok in April 2014 in exchange for prisoners, the presidency said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981952-nigeria-exchanges-82-chibok-girls-kidnapped-by-boko-haram-for-prisoners-presidency/