Bill Maher questions harris’s husband ,slapping a woman controversy

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Phuket residents get free bulk waste collection service, in Kathu at least 

The Phuket News

 

The scheme has been rolled out in Kathu Municipality. Photo: Kathu Municipality
 

PHUKET: Kathu Municipality yesterday (June 2) announced that they have launched a free collection service to pick up unwanted furniture, scrap materials or any other large rubbish from all homes within the municipality area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986217-phuket-residents-get-free-bulk-waste-collection-service-in-kathu-at-least/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Thai murder most fowl

 

 

Rooster likes a good murder.

Since becoming a reporter at an early age and handling my first case I have always been fascinated by what drives people to commit this most terrible of crime. And I am equally obsessed by the investigations that take place to attempt to bring the perpetrators to justice.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986218-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thai-murder-most-fowl/

 

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Ceiling collapse at Phuket Airport leaves one injured 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: One passenger was left with a head injury today when a large section of suspended ceiling inside the Domestic Departure Terminal of Phuket International Airport collapsed on him.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986255-ceiling-collapse-at-phuket-airport-leaves-one-injured/

 

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Security scare after grenades, guns found

By SURIYA PATATAYO,
ANGSUMA SRIDOKKHAM
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau holds a meeting with representatives from public transport operators BTS and MRT yesterday to inform them about tighter security procedures after a series of bomb attacks in Bangkok.

 

AUTHORITIES have stepped up security, particularly in the capital, amid increased concerns following recent bomb blasts, the discovery of a box of grenades sent by courier, and a large cache of assault rifles found yesterday in a pickup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986256-security-scare-after-grenades-guns-found/

 

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Move to stop ‘misuse of computer law’

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

ONE AFTERNOON last month, as journalist Pratch Rujivanarom was at work in the office, a summons issued by the Nakhon Prathom Court was delivered to him out of the blue. He was dumfounded to learn he was being sued by a mining company for allegedly filing a false report on the environmental impact of mining in Myanmar on a river and people living nearby.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986258-move-to-stop-‘misuse-of-computer-law’/

 

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Bangkok canals anti-litter campaign launched

By TANPISIT LERDBAMRUNGCHAI
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE CITY administration yesterday launched a campaign encouraging people not to throw litter into canals and waterways, as part of efforts to tackle the problem of garbage clogging the drainage system and causing floods.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986259-bangkok-canals-anti-litter-campaign-launched/

 

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Police rush to London Bridge after reports of van hitting pedestrians

By Megan Revell

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British police rushed to an incident on London Bridge on Saturday after witnesses said a van ploughed into pedestrians and another witness told Reuters she saw people with throats cut on London Bridge.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986260-police-rush-to-london-bridge-after-reports-of-van-hitting-pedestrians/

 

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Equality group files complaint after Korat school bans LGBT pupils

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

ENFORCEMENT of the Gender Equality Act is still insufficient as the law has many loopholes that discourage the prevention of gender discrimination, an LGBT group has said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986261-equality-group-files-complaint-after-korat-school-bans-lgbt-pupils/

 

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Nation U seminar urges online savvy to beat harassment

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

IN A move to stop sexual harassment online, Nation University joined forces with the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) to host a recent seminar urging people to stop and think before posting comments and to remain aware when browsing the Internet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986262-nation-u-seminar-urges-online-savvy-to-beat-harassment/

 

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Junta’s three years in power to be covered in TV series

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

The ruling junta will start broadcasting a 12-episode television programme from today covering its achievements over its past three years in power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986263-junta’s-three-years-in-power-to-be-covered-in-tv-series/

 

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Prayut’s US visit to focus on trade ties, IP issues

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha will make an official visit to the United States in July, which will focus on bilateral trade and intellectual property management.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986264-prayut’s-us-visit-to-focus-on-trade-ties-ip-issues/

 

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Third of military draftees in South use drugs: ONCB

By The Sunday Nation

 

THE deep South faces a serious drug abuse problem, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said after it found about a third of those drafted into the military from the region used drugs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986265-third-of-military-draftees-in-south-use-drugs-oncb/

 

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Korea beat Thailand with fantastic comeback 3-2 win at All-Star Super Match

By The Nation

 

 

Former two-time Asian champions Thailand, playing without two keys players Onuma Sittirak and Malika Kanthong, went down in hard-fought five sets 25-21 25-19 22-25 23-25 7-15 to South Korea in the Korea-Thailand Pro Volleyball All-Star Super Match at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986266-korea-beat-thailand-with-fantastic-comeback-3-2-win-at-all-star-super-match/

 

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People ready to wait for election: poll

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

MOST people surveyed recently agree that the next election should be held when the country is in a “suitable state”, which may not be in line with the junta’s road map, Bangkok Poll found.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986267-people-ready-to-wait-for-election-poll/

 

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Four injured as van rams at wild elephant trying to cross road

 

 

Four people were injured after a passenger van they were traveling in hit a wild elephant trying to cross a road in a wildlife sanctuary area in Non Dindaeng district of Buriram Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986269-four-injured-as-van-rams-at-wild-elephant-trying-to-cross-road/

 

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Barrier gate controller turns up to police to face recklessness charge

 

 

A state employee of the Department of Rural Roads yesterday turned himself in to Bang Kholaem police station in Bangkok to face recklessness charge after a taxi driver rammed his car into a steel barrier arm of the Krungthep bridge and was seriously injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986270-barrier-gate-controller-turns-up-to-police-to-face-recklessness-charge/

 

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Nopparat Thara national park warns tourists of swimming amid monsoon season

 

 

The Nopparat Thara – Phi Phi islands national park has ordered park officials to tighten safey measures following an incident yesterday when an Indian tourist was injured after strong wave washed her to hit coastal rocks while she was swimming in the sea amid warning signs of high waves and unsafe for swimming.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986272-nopparat-thara-national-park-warns-tourists-of-swimming-amid-monsoon-season/

 

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Construction of new parliament faces more delay

By The Nation

 

 

The construction of the new Bt12-billion parliament building in Bangkok’s Kiakkai area would face a third delay due to issues with land.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986274-construction-of-new-parliament-faces-more-delay/

 

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NHRC chief opposed to re-registration of commission

By The Nation

 

The new organic law on the National Human Rights Commission should not require the NHRC to re-register as its structure in the current charter is the same as it was the previous charter, NHRC chairperson Wat Tingsamit on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986275-nhrc-chief-opposed-to-re-registration-of-commission/

 

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Opposition to political parties law won't hold up poll, CDC chief says

By The Nation

 

file photo : Meechai Ruchupan

 

Opposition to the organic law on political parties will not lead to the next election being postponed, because a timeframe for enacting organic laws has been set down under the new Constitution, chief charter drafter Meechai Ruchupan said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986276-opposition-to-political-parties-law-wont-hold-up-poll-cdc-chief-says/

 

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How did such an idea come about? PM mocks Suthep's call for him to carry on as PM

By The Nation

 

 

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha voiced doubt on Friday when asked by a troop of reporters about the strong support expressed by Suthep Thaugsuban for him to become premier again after the next election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986278-how-did-such-an-idea-come-about-pm-mocks-sutheps-call-for-him-to-carry-on-as-pm/

 

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Constructive criticism needed from politicians: poll

By The Nation

 

 

While politicians should criticise the junta-backed government for some of its undemocratic practices, they should do more by also proposing logical and practical suggestions for the most creative outcomes, according to Suan Dusit Poll results released on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986279-constructive-criticism-needed-from-politicians-poll/

 

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Vachira Phuket Hospital to conduct free cancer screening for women

Phanita Jongathikitphaiboon

 

Vachira Phuket Hospital social security card holders, both foreign and Thai, as well as 30-baht health insurance card holders can avail the free services. Photo: Gazette file

 

PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital will conduct free breast and cervical cancer check-ups every Wednesday from June 14 to August 31, 4:30-8:00pm.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986280-vachira-phuket-hospital-to-conduct-free-cancer-screening-for-women/

 

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Bomb scare in Sa Kaew after woman leaves bag in city hall car park

By The Nation

 

A woman sparked a bomb scare when she absent-mindedly left a clothes bag in the car park of Sa Kaew city hall on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986281-bomb-scare-in-sa-kaew-after-woman-leaves-bag-in-city-hall-car-park/

 

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Myanmar hands over three murder suspects of high-profile case to Thai authorities

By The Nation

 

 

Three Thai women who were accused of murdering a karaoke bar girl and mutilating her body have been arrested by Myanmar authorities and handed over to Thai immigration police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986283-myanmar-hands-over-three-murder-suspects-of-high-profile-case-to-thai-authorities/

 

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Commerce promotes Noo Nid food truck project in Bangkok

 

 

The Ministry of Commerce is now launching the “Noo Nid” food taste project actively so as to make it another option for people to eat good and quality food at low price.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986284-commerce-promotes-noo-nid-food-truck-project-in-bangkok/

 

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Police investigating how naked British man fell from Pattaya guesthouse

 

Image: Siamchon News

 

A British man was rushed to hospital after falling from the balcony of a guesthouse in the Nong Prue area of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986288-police-investigating-how-naked-british-man-fell-from-pattaya-guesthouse/

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Police rush to three attacks in central London, at least one dead

By Megan Revell and William Schomberg

 

People speak with police officers after an incident near London Bridge in London, Britain June 4, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British armed police rushed to three incidents in central London on Saturday after a van ploughed into pedestrians on London Bridge and reports of multiple stabbings in the nearby Borough Market area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986260-police-rush-to-london-bridge-after-reports-of-van-hitting-pedestrians/?page=2#comment-11951007

 

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Hooters Ain’t what they Used to be

Orlando Barton

 

 

When Hooters opened in Thailand, I predicted they would fail.  In my not-so-humble opinion, creating a restaurant staffed by beautiful girls with cold beer and sports broadcast on every wall was not such a novel idea in Thailand.  “Like bringing sand to the beach” I said.  And even though the franchise seems to have taken root fairly well here in the Land of Smiles, I’m still a grumbling old naysayer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986289-hooters-ain’t-what-they-used-to-be/

 

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Two-goal Ronaldo fires Real to 12th European title

By Mitch Phillips

 

Britain Soccer Football - Juventus v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final - The National Stadium of Wales, Cardiff - June 3, 2017 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League Final Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

 

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 in a memorable Champions League final full of attacking verve and brilliant goals on Saturday as the Spaniards won the title for the third time in four years and 12th in all.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/986292-two-goal-ronaldo-fires-real-to-12th-european-title/