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PM thanks teen singer Lamyai after criticising her suggestive moves
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha thanked teenage singer Lamyai and her supporters for their understanding over his desire to improve the singer's image following his criticism of her seductive dancing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987636-pm-prayut-thanks-teen-singer-lamyai-after-criticising-her-suggestive-moves/

 

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Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi named among the world’s worst airports

 

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Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok has been named among the top 10 worst airports in the world, according to a new study which measured punctuality, quality and service.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987642-thailand’s-suvarnabhumi-named-among-the-world’s-worst-airports/

 

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Prayut plays down expectations for four questions
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday he did not have high expectation regarding his four questions on politics posed to the public, adding that he simply wanted to sound out people’s thoughts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987644-prayut-plays-down-expectations-for-four-questions/

 

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Telecom operators questioned about illegal SIM card operation
By Tanpisit Lerdbamrungchai
Chatchawan Sopapan
The Nation

 

 

Police are to ask telecom operators how a Chinese gang could acquire hundreds of thousand of SIM cards that allowed them to conduct shady social-media operations.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987646-telecom-operators-questioned-about-illegal-sim-card-operation/  

 

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Prayuth Criticizes Teen Singer’s Sexy Dancing, Blames Farangs

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — The owner of a record label representing teen luk thung singer Lumyai Hai Thongkam, said criticism of her dancing by the prime minister shows he is out of touch.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987636-pm-prayut-thanks-teen-singer-lamyai-after-criticising-her-suggestive-moves/#comment-11981518

 

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Songtaew App Coming

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Chiang Mai taxis and songtaews to soon be working off an application.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987666-songtaew-app-coming/

 

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Isaan feast? Dog owner accuses neighbor of butchering, eating his pet

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A heartbroken dog owner in the northeast province of Kalasin filed a police report yesterday, accusing his neighbor of shooting and eating his sweet white dog “Nomkon” (condensed milk).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987668-isaan-feast-dog-owner-accuses-neighbor-of-butchering-eating-his-pet/

 

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Police ordered to probe “hidden political agendas” after SIM card arrests

By The Nation

 

 

The prime minister has ordered police to extend their investigation following the arrest of three Chinese illegals who were offering “likes” and page views in exchange for money, to determine whether there was any hidden political or business agenda.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987669-police-ordered-to-probe-“hidden-political-agendas”-after-sim-card-arrests/

 

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Facebook backlash against schoolboy installing braces on his peers

By The Nation

 

 

A video clip in which a schoolboy apparently fitted two other boys with dental braces in exchange for payment that is circulating on social media has drawn criticism.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987670-facebook-backlash-against-schoolboy-installing-braces-on-his-peers/

 

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6 workers sustain minor injuries when their scaffolding caves in

 

 

Six workers were slightly injured when a scaffolding at the construction site of a shopping mall project in Nonthaburi caved in reportedly doe to overweight.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987672-6-workers-sustain-minor-injuries-when-their-scaffolding-caves-in/

 

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Woman bitten by dog in hospital seeks Bt1m compensation

By The Nation

 

 

A patient has demanded Bt1 million compensation from a state hospital after she was bitten by a stray dog as she waited in the hospital’s X-ray room on June 1.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987674-woman-bitten-by-dog-in-hospital-seeks-bt1m-compensation/

 

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Tourism minister is not worried with Thailand being named one of the most dangerous countries

 

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul is optimistic that foreign tourists have trust and confidence in safety while travelling in Thailand despite the World Economic Forum’s report placing Thailand among the world’ 20 most dangerous countries for tourists.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987675-tourism-minister-is-not-worried-with-thailand-being-named-one-of-the-most-dangerous-countries/

 

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium is now available to pre-order in Thailand

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Sony’s new flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ Premium, is available to pre-order in Thailand between 15-22 June.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/sony-xperia-xz-premium-now-available-pre-order-thailand/22275/

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Brilliant update means iPhone users won’t need to type a WiFi password EVER AGAIN

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

It can be a hassle when friends come to your house and ask for your WiFi password.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/brilliant-update-means-iphone-users-wont-need-type-wifi-password-ever/22277/

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EGA launches 'smart kiosks' in Phuket

Sukawin Tanthavanich

 

 

PHUKET:-- Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong last week chaired a seminar titled ‘GovChannel Roadshow 2017: Digital Local Government’ at Novotel Phuket Phookeethra in Phuket Town.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987680-ega-launches-smart-kiosks-in-phuket/

 

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Body of missing swimmer found in Phuket

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- The body of a Thai man who went missing after swimming in a red-flagged zone at Karon Beach on Sunday (story here) was found near Laem Sai yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987681-body-of-missing-swimmer-found-in-phuket/

 

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DSI ready to file charges over 32 luxury cars

By Piyanuch Tamnukasetchai
The Nation

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to file charges related to tax evasion against the importers of an initial batch of 32 luxury cars after the Customs Department submits a tax assessment report to the DSI on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987696-dsi-ready-to-file-charges-over-32-luxury-cars/

 

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Three Chinese men arrested for alleged skimming at ATM booth

By THE NATION

 

 

THREE CHINESE men have been arrested on suspicion of skimming after one of them was caught allegedly installing a device to copy data from customer cards at an ATM booth in Bangkok’s Huai Kwang district on Monday night.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987697-three-chinese-men-arrested-for-alleged-skimming-at-atm-booth/

 

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More problems for Kodi streamers as TVAddons disappears without a trace

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

TVAddons, the leading unofficial library for Kodi addons, appears to be the latest Kodi site to unexpectedly shut down.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/problems-kodi-streamers-tvaddons-disappears-without-trace/22282/

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Driver who stabbed his Chinese boss to death tells sordid tale of sexual harassment in his defense

 

 

A young driver who stabbed his boss to death has told police how he was forced at knifepoint to fellate him in the company toilets.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987698-driver-who-stabbed-his-chinese-boss-to-death-tells-sordid-tale-of-sexual-harassment-in-his-defense/

 

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