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Fast-tracked EEC poses 'risks environment, social unrest'
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION

 

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Article 44 invoked to rush EIA process, but academics warn special rules will violate people’s rights in affected area

 

BANGKOK: -- ACADEMICS and experts have warned of worsening environmental problems, unrest among affected people and violations of the Constitution after the junta passed an order using the sweeping Article 44 of Interim Charter to shorten the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the new Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985304-fast-tracked-eec-poses-risks-environment-social-unrest/

 

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Authorities set to cooperate with US police on Thais forced into prostitution
By THE NATION

 

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Deputy spokesman for Royal Thai Police Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharern

 

BANGKOK: -- THAI authorities are waiting for a US request for cooperation to further investigate alleged human trafficking of Thai women for prostitution in several American cities following the latest arrest of 20 suspects who are being prosecuted in US federal courts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985305-authorities-set-to-cooperate-with-us-police-on-thais-forced-into-prostitution/

 

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Life goes on at busy hospital hit by blast
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

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Military officers act as security guards near patients at Phramongkutklao Hospital after last Monday's bombing. Around four to six officers were also seen taking turns checking visitors’ belongings as part of the elevated security measures.

 

Patients not concerned but staff more worried about work at Phramongkutklao.

 

BANGKOK: -- IT WAS another day at Phramongkutklao Hospital in the heart of Bangkok. Much like other state hospitals with affordable health services, Phramongkutklao’s 1,200 beds are always full with patients. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985306-life-goes-on-at-busy-hospital-hit-by-blast/

 

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Wildlife foundation rescues monkey wounded by quarrel on outskirts of Bangkok

The Nation

 

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A long-tailed macaque has made a “miracle” recovery after being shot with a harpoon gun on the outskirts of Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK: -- The quarrel that hit the monkey, which has been nicknamed “Rocket”, penetrated under the animal’s eye through its head and into its back.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985308-wildlife-foundation-rescues-monkey-wounded-by-quarrel-on-outskirts-of-bangkok/

 

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How an ex-manager grew her coffee business

By Somluck Srimalee
The Nation

 

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Watcharee Promthong, owner and managing director of Nan Duo Coffee Limited Partnership, presents the company’s coffee products including coffee beans and three-in-one coffee products. The company generated sales worth Bt10 million last year.

 

BANGKOK: -- SINCE INVESTING Bt400,000 to set up Nan Duo Coffee Limited Partnership nine years ago, Watcharee Promthong has built up the company in Nan province to the point where it generated sales value of Bt10 million last year, and targets Bt30 million this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985309-how-an-ex-manager-grew-her-coffee-business/

 

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Concern over worsening wild elephant behaviour after durian farm raided
By Wimon Tabkong,
Apichart Hongsakul
The Nation

 

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PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: -- Wild elephants have raided a durian plantation in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district, causing a local farmer more than Bt200,000 in damage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985312-concern-over-worsening-wild-elephant-behaviour-after-durian-farm-raided-in-prachuap/

 

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E-library a great way to improve Thai education
By The Nation

 

It's highly feasible and probably cheaper than submarines

 

BANGKOK: -- When it comes to the quality of education, the focus is understandably on the teachers, while access to good learning materials has been largely underrated. It doesn’t hurt, however, to try to improve this aspect of education.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985314-e-library-a-great-way-to-improve-thai-education/

 

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TV heartthrob Dome to meet DSI officials regarding his Lamborghini

 

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BANGKOK: -- Well-known entertainer Pakorn “Dome” Lam has promised to present himself to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officials this coming week to clarify the procurement of his Lamborghini sports car which was recently impounded by the DSI.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985317-tv-heartthrob-dome-to-meet-dsi-officials-regarding-his lamborghini/

 

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Democrat deputy leader casts doubt over the credibility of feedback to PM’s questions

 

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BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party deputy leader Ong-art Klampaibul expressed doubt that public feedback to the four questions put forward by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha through the Interior Ministry would be credible and reliable.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985318-democrat-deputy-leader-casts-doubt-over-the-credibility-of-feedback-to-pm’s-questions/

 

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Thailand to Take on Singapore With $5.7 Billion Airport Overhaul

by Jeanette Rodrigues

 

- Junta wants to create second Asian aircraft maintenance hub

- Thailand investment board says FDI recovering from 2014 fall

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is seeking to take on Singapore’s dominance in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul with a $5.7 billion upgrade of a Vietnam War-era airport.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985321-thailand-to-take-on-singapore-with-57-billion-u-tapao-airport-overhaul/

 

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Ride Khaosan to Suvarnabhumi for 60 baht on new shuttle

By  Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

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The A1 airport shuttle at Don Mueang Airport. Photo: Don Mueang Airport Thai

 

BANGKOK — Starting Thursday, passengers can travel between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Khaosan Road on a bus ride that only costs about as much as the surcharge to use an airport taxi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985322-ride-khaosan-to-suvarnabhumi-for-60-baht-on-new-shuttle/

 

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National Reconciliation Committee pushes for drafting of social contract

 

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BANGKOK, 29 May 2017 (NNT) – The National Unity and Reconciliation Creation Committee has released a detailed paper on public opinion and called for the drafting of a social contract.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985324-national-reconciliation-committee-pushes-for-drafting-of-social-contract/                                                                                                     
 

 

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After summits with Trump, Merkel says Europe must take fate into own hands

 

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German Chancellor and head of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Angela Merkel and head of Christian Social Union (CSU) Horst Seehofer during the Trudering festival in Munich, Germany, May 28, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

 

MUNICH (Reuters) - Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, pointing to bruising meetings of G7 wealthy nations and NATO last week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985325-after-summits-with-trump-merkel-says-europe-must-take-fate-into-own-hands/

 

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North Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon

REUTERS

 

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FILE PHOTO : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the intermediate-range ballistic missile Pukguksong-2's launch test with Ri Pyong Chol (R) in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) May 22, 2017. REUTERS/KCNA/File Photo

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test of a new anti-aircraft weapon system and ordered its mass production and deployment throughout the country, the state news agency reported on Sunday, after weeks of defiant ballistic missile tests.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985326-north-korea-leader-kim-guides-test-of-new-anti-aircraft-weapon/

 

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If SNP wins election in Scotland, PM May will have to grant independence vote -Sturgeon

REUTERS

 

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts to the attack in Manchester as she speaks to journalists in Edinburgh, Britain May 23, 2017. REUTERS/David Cheskin/Pool

 

LONDON (Reuters) - If the Scottish National Party wins the most seats in Scotland at a June 8 election, Prime Minister Theresa May's refusal to agree to a second independence referendum will be unsustainable, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985327-if-snp-wins-election-in-scotland-pm-may-will-have-to-grant-independence-vote-sturgeon/

 

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Britain says some of Manchester bomber's network potentially still at large

By Phil Noble

REUTERS

 

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People look at floral tributes for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack, in St Ann's Square, in central Manchester, Britain May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Members of Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi's network are still potentially at large, British interior minister Amber Rudd said on Sunday, after the terrorism threat level was lowered because of significant progress in the investigation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985328-britain-says-some-of-manchester-bombers-network-potentially-still-at-large/

 

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British Airways resumes flights from London after IT outage but many passengers still wait

By Guy Faulconbridge and Kylie MacLellan

REUTERS

 

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British Airways planes are seen at Heathrow Terminal 5 in London, Britain May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways resumed some flights from Britain's two biggest airports on Sunday after a global computer system failure created chaos, but hundreds of passengers were still waiting for hours at London Heathrow.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985329-british-airways-resumes-flights-from-london-after-it-outage-but-many-passengers-still-wait/

 

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Volunteer cop still fighting despite losing both hands and feet in high voltage accident

 

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CHAIYA: -- A former volunteer policeman still aims to be the main breadwinner in his family despite a terrible accident that has left him without hands or feet.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985340-volunteer-cop-still-fighting-despite-losing-both-hands-and-feet-in high-voltage-accident/

 

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New French president promises tough talk at first Putin meeting

By Michel Rose and John Irish

REUTERS

 

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a press conference at the end of the G7 Summit in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

 

VERSAILLES, France (Reuters) - New French President Emmanuel Macron is promising tough talk at his first meeting with Vladimir Putin on Monday, following an election campaign when his team accused Russian media of trying to interfere in the democratic process.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985342-new-french-president-promises-tough-talk-at-first-putin-meeting/

 

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