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Ex-Auschwitz guard, 95, dies before conviction binding

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: Defendant Reinhold Hanning, a 94-year-old former guard at Auschwitz death camp, sits in a courtroom before the continuation of his trial in Detmold, Germany, May 20, 2016. REUTERS/Bernd Thissen/Pool/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - A 95-year-old former Auschwitz guard, who was sentenced to jail in Germany last year for being an accessory to murder of at least 170,000 people, has died before his conviction became legally binding, his lawyer said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985976-ex-auschwitz guard-reinhold-hanning-95-dies-before-conviction-binding/

 

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Royal carriages, palanquins expected to be ready in August

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 June 2017 (NNT) – The Fine Arts Department is speeding up the restoration of royal carriages and palanquins, expecting the procedure to reach full completion this August, well ahead of the royal cremation ceremony. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980183-royal-cremation-of-the-late-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-is-set-on-october-26/?do=findComment&comment=11944853

 

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Social media firms have increased removals of online hate speech – EU

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Files

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Social media companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google’s YouTube have stepped up both the speed and number of removals of hate speech on their platforms in response to pressure from the European Union to do more to tackle the issue, according to the results of an EU evaluation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985977-social-media-firms-have-increased-removals-of-online-hate-speech-–-eu/

 

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Demands in labor market high for vocational graduates

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 June 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor is encouraging students in junior high-school level to consider vocational education as another option which has secured high demands in the labor market. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985979-demands-in-labor-market-high-for-vocational-graduates/

 

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Robocop joins Dubai police to fight real life crime

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Stringer

 

DUBAI (Reuters) – A robotic policeman which can help identify wanted criminals and collect evidence has joined Dubai’s police force and will patrol busy areas in the city, as part of a government programme aimed at replacing some human crime-fighters with machines.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985980-robocop-joins-dubai-police-to-fight-real-life-crime/

 

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Bangkok pub raided for violating closing-hour rule
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Troops raided a pub in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district early Friday and found some drugs and six drug abusers as well as two underage pub-goers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985981-bangkok-pub-raided-for-violating-closing-hour-rule/

 

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Three killed, 8 injured as truck ploughs through roadside restaurant
By The Nation

 

 

NONG BUA LAMPHU: -- A speeding trailer truck lost control and crashed into five vehicles and two motorcycles before ramming into a roadside restaurant in Nong Bua Lamphu province late Thursday night, killing three diners and injuring eight others.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985986-three-killed-8-injured-as-truck-ploughs-through-roadside-restaurant/

 

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University student killed, teenager injured in mysterious shooting
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A university student was killed and his teenage friend injured when the house in Samut Prakan province where they were playing online games with seven other friends was fired at late Thursday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985989-university-student-killed-teenager-injured-in-mysterious-shooting/

 

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to revive travel ban

By Lawrence Hurley

REUTERS

 

People protest U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban outside of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Seattle, Washington, U.S. May 15, 2017. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive his ban on travellers from six Muslim-majority nations after it was blocked by lower courts that found it was discriminatory.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985995-trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-revive-travel-ban/

 

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Naklua Sapanyao Bridge residents face massive encroachment fines under new law

 

 

PATTAYA:--Residents and businesses near Naklua’s “long bridge” are facing hundreds of thousands of baht in fines for structures illegally built over water decades ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985994-naklua-sapanyao-bridge-residents-face-massive-encroachment-fines-under-new-law/

 

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Tunnel, bridge projects divided, underpass to open ‘soon’ – PBTA

 

PBTA President Ekasit Ngampichet (left) said the opening of the Central Road bypass tunnel will not be delayed by construction of a wheelchair-accessible overpass, as city councilman Sinchai Wattanasartsathorn looks on.

 

PATTAYA:--The opening of the Central Road bypass tunnel will not be delayed by construction of a wheelchair-accessible overpass, the head of the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association said.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985996-tunnel-bridge-projects-divided-underpass-to-open-‘soon’-–-pbta/

 

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Naklua canal neighbors warned to stop illegal dumping

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya is threatening to prosecute Naklua residents if they don’t stop dumping garbage in the Nok Yang Canal and a nearby mangrove forest.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985997-naklua-canal-neighbors-warned-to-stop-illegal-dumping/

 

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Jomtien masseuses being drug-tested

 

 

PATTAYA:--Jomtien Beach masseuses were tested for drugs while getting updated on Pattaya’s latest regulations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986000-jomtien-masseuses-being-drug-tested/

 

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Flood waters still wreaking havoc despite less rain

 

 

UTHAI THANI, 2 June 2017 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has reiterated rains across the country will lessen over the weekend but flooding from previous showers are still affecting some areas. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986001-flood-waters-still-wreaking-havoc-despite-less-rain/

 

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Inflation down for first time in 14 months

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 June 2017 (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has found inflation dropped 0.04 percent in May, the first such downward movement in 14 months. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986002-inflation-down-for-first-time-in-14-months/ 

 

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Truly Toxic: Thai drag performer parodies Britney Spears’ best song

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A hilarious new video parody reimagines Britney’s hit Toxic — if Brit played a VIP bus attendant instead of a fancy, sex stewardess.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986005-truly-toxic-thai-drag-performer-parodies-britney-spears’-best-song/

 

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English woman, 68, fights for life in Phuket hospital after car accident kills son, husband

The Phuket News

 

The casket of Rose’s husband, Arthur Weatherill, at the his funeral. To the right is a photo of her son David, also killed in the accident. Photo: Gary Libby / Weboon

 

PHUKET: -- An appeal to Thailand’s expat community has been launched to raise donations for 68-year-old Rose Weatherill, from England, who is fighting for her life at a hospital in Phuket from injuries sustained in an accident that killed her son and husband.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986006-english-woman-68-fights-for-life-in-phuket-hospital-after-car-accident-kills-son-husband/

 

 

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Million-baht-a-month lottery ring busted, three arrested

Phuket Gazette 

 

 The suspects were arrested at a housing unit at Banglam Health Promoting Hospital in Takuathung District. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHANG NGA/PHUKET: -- Police yesterday arrested two women and a man for allegedly running an underground lottery operation in Phuket's neighboring province Phang Nga. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986008-million-baht-a-month-lottery-ring-busted-three-arrested/

 

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Bar girl murder suspect Preaw on run in Myanmar, lavish lifestyle displayed on Facebook

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By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Facebook page of suspect Preeyanuch “Preaw” Nonechai reveals past photos of her purchase of luxury goods and lots of photos of her with stacks of cash.

 

BANGKOK: -- Preeyanuch “Preaw” Nonechai, 24, seems out of reach of authorities as she evades them for yet another day. The woman suspected of killing and dismembering Khon Kaen bar girl Warisara Klinjui, 22, seemed to have lived a glamorous life online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986010-bar-girl-murder-suspect-preaw-on-run-in-myanmar-lavish-lifestyle-displayed-on-facebook/

 

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Missing novice’s body found, three in custody
By The Nation

 

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- Two men and a woman are in police custody as suspects in the murder five months ago of a 17-year-old novice monk whose body was found buried under concrete at Wat Wang Tawan-tok in Nakhon Si Thammarat. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986013-missing-novice’s-body-found-three-in-custody/

 

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Protected marine species bagged for bus ride, driver held
By The Nation

 

 

Police and marine resources officials on Friday arrested a bus driver for allegedly smuggling 964 fish and other protected species.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986015-protected-marine-species-bagged-for-bus-ride-driver-held/

 

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A year after Bill Gates' holiday snaps those cables are still hanging!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai Rath went to investigate what had happened in the year since Bill Gates embarrassed the country with his observations about Thailand's infamous hanging wires.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986018-a-year-after-bill-gates-holiday-snaps-those-cables-are-still-hanging/

 

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Students shocked after opening accounts allegedly used for illegal activity in Ubon

Picture: PPTV

 

UBON RATCHATHANI: -- Five engineering students were taken to Ubon police yesterday to tell cops what had happened after they were paid to open a dozen accounts at a local SCB branch.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986020-students-shocked-after-opening-accounts-allegedly-used-for-illegal activity-in-ubon/

 

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ATM burglar reenacts how to steal cash from it

 

 

Phetchaburi police yesterday escorted a burglar to reenact the breaking open of a ATM machine of the Siam Commercial Bank with gas cutter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986033-atm-burglar-reenacts-how-to-steal-cash-from-it/

 

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Buri Ram monk charged with illegal lottery sales
By The Nation

 

 

BURI RAM: -- A monk in the Northeast was arrested on Friday for allegedly selling tickets in an illegal lottery, his customers reportedly convinced that a monk wouldn’t cheat them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986034-buri-ram-monk-charged-with-illegal-lottery-sales/

 

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Designated dumps sought for hazardous waste
By The Nation

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is able to dispose of just two tonnes of the 30 tonnes of hazardous waste that residents discard on a daily basis, so it’s seeking the public’s cooperation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986035-designated-dumps-sought-for-hazardous-waste/

 

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EC is ready to leave job

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Election Commission is ready to leave the job if the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) votes on June 9 to approve a new law that will see all the existing five commissioners to step down to pave the way for the selection and appoint of the new 5-member commission.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986038-ec-is-ready-to-leave-job/

 

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Humans help kitty-loving homeless man in Bangkok

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

 

Somsak Yaluemdee feeds stray kittens in a photo posted April 5. Photo: Cat Lover Uncle Black / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — The story of a homeless man who got to work selling limes to feed the cats he shared the streets with touched so many people that as of Friday he was no longer living under a bridge.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/985833-homeless-man-fundraises-for-stray-cat’s-food/?do=findComment&comment=11946107

 

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E-work permits planned for migrant workers in Phuket

Phuket Gazette 

 

Phuket Vice Governor Siwaporn Chuasawad says the e-work permit is intended to prevent the spread of counterfeit ones. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket officials have announced the launch of an electronic work permit (e-work permit) for migrant workers from Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos, to become effective on November 1 this year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986040-e-work-permits-planned-for-migrant-workers-in-phuket/