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Bins, cooking, the bedroom - Britain's May offers glimpse of private life

By Elizabeth Piper

REUTERS
 

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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip sit with BBC Television's One Show presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones at the BBC in London, Britain May 9, 2017. Picture issued by the Conservative Party/Handout via REUTERS.

 

LONDON (Reuters) - He takes the garbage out, she cooks at weekends and work never enters the bedroom - British Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip offered a glimpse of their private lives in a television interview on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982404-bins-cooking-the-bedroom-britains-may-offers-glimpse-of-private-life/

 

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American missionary leaves a trail of Thai women and children in his wake

 

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BANGKOK: -- A family drama doing the rounds of Thai social media points to a US religious teacher leading Thai women and his children a merry dance across the whole country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982407-american-missionary-leaves-a-trail-of-thai-women-and-children-in-his-wake/

 

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"Airport security just fine" after man uses tourist police ID to gain access to Suvarnabhumi secure area

 

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BANGKOK: -- Airport officials at Suvarnabhumi have been scurrying to assure the public that security is tight at Bangkok's main airport.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982415-airport-security-just-fine-after-man-uses-tourist-police-id-to-gain access-to-suvarnabhumi-secure-area/

 

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Mae Hong Song district official who accused ex-governor of involvement in child-prostitution ring faces transfer
By The Nation

 

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Boonyarit Nippawanij, a deputy district chief of Mae Sa Riang in Mae Hong Son, faces transfer himself.

 

MAE HONG SON: -- The acting governor of Mae Hong Son province has sought the transfer of a local deputy district chief who has been pushing hard for a transparent probe against former governor Suebsak Iamwichan. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982417-mae-hong-song-district-official-who-accused-ex-governor-of-involvement-in-child-prostitution-ring-faces-transfer/

 

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PM urges all Thai Buddhists to make merits on Visakha Bucha Day today 

 

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BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has encouraged Thai Buddhists  to make merits  on the Visakha Bucha or Vesak Day ceremonies today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982419-pm-urges-all-thai-buddhists-to-make-merits-on-visakha-bucha-day-today/

 

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KRC forecasts parents will spend 27 billion baht during new school term

 

BANGKOK, 10 May 2017 (NNT) - Kasikorn Research Center (KRC) revealed its survey which shows that parents do not hesitate to spend when it comes to their children's education, expecting 27 billion baht to circulate during the new school term. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982420-krc-forecasts-parents-will-spend-27-billion-baht-during-new-school-term/

 

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Flynn associates subpoenaed in Russia probe - CNN

REUTERS

 

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FILE PHOTO - National security adviser General Michael Flynn arrives to deliver a statement during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas seeking business records from people who worked with former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn when he was a private citizen, CNN reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982421-flynn-associates-subpoenaed-in-russia-probe-cnn/

 

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Lo and behold - man who threatened bank employees who came to repossess car is a cop

 

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BANGKOK: -- The man who pulled out a gun to threaten staff of a bank who came to repossess his wife's car turns out to be a cop.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982423-lo-and-behold-man-who-threatened-bank-employees-who-came-to repossess-car-is-a-cop/

 

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U.N. aviation agency looks at global approach to laptop ban

By Allison Lampert

REUTERS

 

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FILE PHOTO: A laptop is seen on the screen of an X-ray security scanner at Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

MONTREAL (Reuters) - A United Nations agency has launched efforts to craft global guidance for the use of laptops and other portable electronics in aircraft passenger cabins after selective bans by the United States and Britain, made in response to security threats, angered some passengers and Middle East airlines.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982426-un-aviation-agency-looks-at-global-approach-to-laptop-ban/

 

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Huge python in the rafters explains why old couple's pet cats kept disappearing!

 

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AYUTTHAYA: -- Seventy eight year old Thaworn Bunrot called the snake catchers yesterday after a huge python dropped down in front of him at the Ayutthaya house he shares with his wife.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982433-huge-python-in-the-rafters-explains-why-old-couples-pet-cats-kept-disappearing/

 

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Phuket lifeguards at Patong blame stingray for injured Chinese tourist, doctors say crabs

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Sen Sgt Maj Phudit Nguanson of the Phuket Tourist Police stationed at Patong Beach confirmed that Mr Li was safe and had been discharged from hospital. Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

PHUKET: -- Lifeguards at Patong Beach believe that a Chinese tourist was injured by a stingray while swimming at the busy Phuket beach yesterday afternoon (May 9).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982434-phuket-lifeguards-at-patong-blame-stingray-for-injured-chinese-tourist-doctors-say-crabs/

 

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Dhammakaya-linked land to be seized
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Eight Pathum Thani properties belonging to a daughter of development tycoon Anant Asavabhokhin will be temporarily seized as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and embezzlement linked to the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982438-dhammakaya-linked-land-to-be-seized/

 

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Badly translated poster gives 'Dunkirk' darker ending

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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At left, the original English-language poster for ‘Dunkirk.’ At right, the botched Thai translation.

 

BANGKOK — A mistranslated advertisement for World War II movie “Dunkirk” was taken offline Wednesday after making Thai netizens shake their red-cheeked faces in shame for several days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982439-badly-translated-poster-gives-dunkirk-darker-ending/

 

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‘Duped’ forex investors file police complaints
By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- About 100 people led by Samart Jenchaijitwanich, president of the Stop Money Game Federation, filed police complaints against two private firms on Tuesday, claiming they’d been duped into making foreign-exchange investments on the promise of high returns.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982449-‘duped’-forex-investors-file-police-complaints/

 

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Big C Pattani closed 20 days

 

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PATTANI: -- Big C supercenter in Pattani was ordered closed for 20 days while all commercial centres and Government offices in the deep south placed under maximum security following yesterday car bomb attack leaving nearly 60 people injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982450-big-c-pattani-closed-20-days/

 

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Pattani bomb victims to be checked for PTSD
By The Nation

 

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Dr Boonruang Triruangworawat

 

PATTANI: -- Dr Boonruang Triruangworawat, the department’s director-general, said Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn had ordered a team from Songkhlarajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital and Mental Health 12 Centre sent to the province after the blast at a Big C store injured 61 people.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982457-pattani-bomb-victims-to-be-checked-for-ptsd/

 

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In Chiang Mai, slain activist not forgotten
By The Nation

 

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CHIANG MAI: -- The 60th day since ethnic Lahu activist Chaiyapoom “Billy” Pasae was gunned down at a northern military checkpoint was observed in Chiang Mai on Wednesday, with questions about his death still unresolved.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982458-in-chiang-mai-slain-activist-not-forgotten/

 

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Two men apparently killed by lightning in Phitsanulok
By Mongkolchaowarat Tangmangmee
The Nation

 

PHITSANULOK: -- Two men were reportedly killed by lightning bolt at a rice field in Phitsanulok’s Nakhon Thai district, police said on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982459-two-men-apparently-killed-by-lightning-in-phitsanulok/

 

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Intelligence leaker Chelsea Manning speaks out ahead of prison release

By Chris Kenning

REUTERS

 

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Chelsea Manning is pictured in this 2010 photograph obtained on August 14, 2013. Courtesy U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A transgender soldier has issued her first statement since former President Barack Obama commuted her 35-year prison sentence for leaking intelligence, saying on Tuesday she wants to help others after her release from prison next week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982462-intelligence-leaker-chelsea manning-speaks-out-ahead-of-prison-release/

 

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Man Steals Hospital Car to Propose to Girlfriend, Gets Drunk And Arrested Before He Makes it to Lamphun

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – On May 7th, 29 year old Seksan Muenboontan was waiting to be treated at Theppanya Hospital for a minor foot injury.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982467-man-steals-hospital-car-to-propose-to-girlfriend-gets-drunk-and-arrested-before-he-makes-it-to-lamphun/

 

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News anchor arrested for ‘defamatory’ prison corruption report
By Jaroonroj Tiewpai-ngam
The Nation

 

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Yuthiyong Limlertwatee

 

BANGKOK: -- A news anchor has been arrested for violating Computer Crime Act after he allegedly defamed people in a news programme about alleged corruption in the prison system.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982469-news-anchor-arrested-for-‘defamatory’-prison-corruption-report/

 

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Confirmed: Ed Sheeran To Bring 'Shape of You' To Bangkok

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

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BANGKOK — Ed Sheeran fans had their hopes confirmed when a Bangkok tour date for the English pop star was announced Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982477-confirmed-ed-sheeran-to-bring-shape-of-you-to-bangkok/

 

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UN road safety week focuses on dangers of driving at high speed

By The Nation

 

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The United Nations is organising the fourth UN Global Road Safety Week from May 8-14, focusing on speed and what can be done to address this key risk factor in road traffic deaths and injuries.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982478-un-road-safety-week-focuses-on-dangers-of-driving-at-high-speed/

 

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Captain recounts ‘letting’ speedboat sink offshore Trat

By The Nation

 

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Chalong Thongkleub, captain of the Ao Payom speedboat that capsized offshore Trat on Tuesday evening, recalled the ordeal on Wednesday, saying that strong wind and waves and heavy rains had forced him to anchor.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/982481-captain-recounts-‘letting’-speedboat-sink-offshore-trat/

 

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