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Death toll in London tower fire rises to 30, figure expected to rise

 

 

Firefighters use a hydraulic lift to inspect the Grenfell Tower block that was destroyed by fire, in north Kensington, West London, Britain June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The death toll from the London tower block fire has risen to at least 30 and police are considering whether criminal offences had been committed, a senior police officer said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988172-death-toll-in-london-tower-fire-rises-to-30-figure-expected-to-rise/

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"Greatest thinking Thai" writer shows off her dream home for herself and disciples

 

Image: Daily News

 

Pictures of the palatial home of controversial Thai self-help guru Thitinart Na Pattalung have been shown online causing much comment in Thai society.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988188-greatest-thinking-thai-writer-shows-off-her-dream-home-for-herself-and-disciples/

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Pattaya police to the rescue as Chinese tourists left high and dry

 

Image: T News

 

Regular Pattaya police and their tourist counterparts have been helping a group of six Chinese tourists who said they have been left stranded by a countryman and a Thai guide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988190-pattaya-police-to-the-rescue-as-chinese-tourists-left-high-and-dry/

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Hunt on for 65 year old man suspected of murdering woman at a Chantaburi orchard.

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Police in the Khao Khitchakoot area of Chantaburi are searching for a pensioner who they think murdered a younger woman at an orchard.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988191-hunt-on-for-65-year-old-man-suspected-of-murdering-woman-at-a-chantaburi-orchard/

 

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‘We’ve captured real culprit behind Bangkok explosions’

By THE NATION

 

 

Court approves arrest warrant for retired engineer who reportedly has confessed.

 

A RETIRED electrical engineer has admitted that he was responsible for three bomb explosions in Bangkok earlier this year and three more in 2007 “because he disliked the military”, authorities said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988193-‘we’ve-captured-real-culprit-behind-bangkok-explosions’/

 

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Junta to call bids for most infra projects

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

 

Canada-based Bambardier will apply this model for the monorail system that will be used for the MRT's Yellow and Pink lines.

 

BIDS FOR MOST of the Bt2.4 trillion worth of infrastructure projects planned for the next several years could be called within the tenure of the current military-led regime, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988195-junta-to-call-bids-for-most-infra-projects/

 

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Artificial limbs to be made for 12 prisoners in Samut Prakan

By The Nation

 

 

The Samut Prakan Central Prison launched a project on Friday to produce artificial limbs for 12 inmates who are amputees.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988196-artificial-limbs-to-be-made-for-12-prisoners-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Bangkok International Auto Salon set for July 5-9 at Impact

By The Nation

 

 

This year’s Bangkok International Auto Salon will be held from July 5-9 at Challenger 3, Impact Muang Thong Thani, organisers said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988197-bangkok-international-auto-salon-set-for-july-5-9-at-impact/

 

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Bt650m owed for illegal ‘super cars’

By Piyanuch Thamnukasetchai
The Nation

 

Department of Special Investigation deputy chief Pol Lt Colonel Korrawat Panprapakorn discloses the agency’s progress in its investigation into fraudulent declarations made on imported luxury cars to avoid paying full taxes.

 

DSI and customs to take legal action against importers for unpaid taxes

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988198-bt650m-owed-for-illegal-‘super-cars’/

 

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U.S. Navy destroyer, Philippines merchant vessel collide off Japan

By Idrees Ali and Tim Kelly

 

The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald is shown on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Pacific Ocean in this September 8, 2014 handout photo. Courtesy of U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Flewellyn/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Friday that one of its destroyers collided with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel southwest of Yokosuka, Japan, in the dead of night and Japanese media reported that seven U.S. crew members were missing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988199-us-navy-destroyer-philippines-merchant-vessel-collide-off-japan/

 

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Trump rolls back parts of what he calls 'terrible' Obama Cuba policy

By Steve Holland

 

People show their support for U.S. President Donald Trump near the Manuel Artime Theater in the Little Havana neighborhood in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Zachary Fagenson

 

MIAMI (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday ordered tighter restrictions on Americans travelling to Cuba and a clampdown on U.S. business dealings with the Caribbean island’s military, saying he was cancelling former President Barack Obama's "terrible and misguided deal" with Havana.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988200-trump-rolls-back-parts-of-what-he-calls-terrible-obama-cuba-policy/

 

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Helmut Kohl, father of German reunification, dies at 87

By Paul Carrel and Thomas Escritt

 

FILE PHOTO - Former German chancellor Helmut Kohl reacts during the unveiling of a plaque honoring Kohl as chancellor of the reunification of Germany, in the village of Moedlareuth near Hof May 21, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/Files

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, the architect of Germany's 1990 reunification and mentor to Angela Merkel, has died at age 87, his Christian Democratic Union party (CDU) said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988201-helmut-kohl-father-of-german-reunification-dies-at-87/

 

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Trump acknowledges he is under investigation in Russia probe

By Susan Heavey and Patricia Zengerle

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the shootings in Alexandria, Virginia, from the White House in Washington, U.S., June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump acknowledged on Friday he is under investigation in a probe of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential race and possible collusion by his campaign - and seemed to assail the Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988202-trump-acknowledges-he-is-under-investigation-in-russia-probe/

 

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UK finance minister Hammond seeks 'pragmatic' Brexit

 

Philip Hammond, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives in Downing Street, in central London, Britain June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

 

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - British finance minister Philip Hammond said Britain should adopt a pragmatic approach to Brexit negotiations which begin on Monday, striking a different tone to Prime Minister Theresa May who has threatened to leave the EU without a deal if necessary.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988203-uk-finance-minister-hammond-seeks-pragmatic-brexit/

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Thailand to launch new 10 year multiple entry visa for over 50s

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Foreigners in Thailand  will soon be able to apply for a 10 year visa.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988204-thailand-to-launch-new-10-year-multiple-entry-visa-for-over-50s/

 

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New Facebook feature means making comments will never be the same

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Facebook has rolled out a new feature that will completely change the way you comment on the social network.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-facebook-feature-means-making-comments-will-never/22367/

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Over 68,000 people respond to PM’s questions

By The Nation

 

File photo: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked the questions during his weekly TV programme on Friday a few weeks ago, stirring up public debate on whether this was to gauge public opinion on his popularity ahead of the coming election.

 

Around 66,800 people have expressed their views on the Prime Minister’s four questions in regard to election prospects.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988208-over-68000-people-respond-to-pm’s-questions/

 

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Anti-graft body says probe into Watana stems from AEC case

By The Nation

 

The anti-graft body has hit back at key Pheu Thai member Watana Muangsook, who is being investigated for malfeasance in a state housing project.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988209-anti-graft-body-says-probe-into-watana-stems-from-aec-case/

 

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Preecha and six NLA colleagues cleared over absence from voting

By The Nation

 

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Friday cleared seven of its members accused of being absent from more NLA meetings than allowed, amid the possibility they could have their posts nullified.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988210-preecha-and-six-nla-colleagues-cleared-over-absence-from-voting/

 

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Academics concerned over Chinese exemptions for high-speed rail project

By Pratch Rujivanarom,
Somluck Srimalee,
Wichit Chaitrong
The Nation

 

 

ACADEMICS and professional bodies are concerned about the government’s accountability for potential damages that may arise after multiple legal exemptions were granted to the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project under Article 44 of the interim charter.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988212-academics-concerned-over-chinese-exemptions-for-high-speed-rail-project/

 

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Carabao Cup: Draw for first round of English football’s league cup held in Bangkok ends in total farce 

 

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BANGKOK:-- The draw for the first round of the newly named Carabao Cup - formerly the Coca Cola Cup and more recently the EFL Cup - descended into total farce on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988213-carabao-cup-draw-for-first-round-of-english-football’s-league-cup-held-in-bangkok-ends-in-total-farce /

 

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Buddhism Office lodges police complaint against 8 officials, laymen

By Jakrawan Salaytoo
The Nation

 

 

THE National Buddhism Office has lodged a complaint with police against eight suspects for alleged corruption in a temple-renovation budget.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988215-buddhism-office-lodges-police-complaint-against-8-officials-laymen/

 

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Thailand’s child sex trade and the cultural division of labour 

By John Draper, 
Peerasit Kamnuansilpa
Special to The Nation

 

The ongoing case of child sex trafficking in Mae Hong Son, with its allegations of police and bureaucratic involvement, is a national disgrace.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988216-thailand’s-child-sex-trade-and-the-cultural-division-of-labour/

 

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Tesco pulls plug on Thailand bulk business as UK sales grow

by: Mark Vandevelde and Nicholas Megaw

 

 

Supermarket group renews focus on British convenience grocery market

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988217-tesco-pulls-plug-on-thailand-bulk-business-as-uk-sales-grow/

 

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Private sector bids on 2.12 mil tons of govt rice

 Nuppol Suvansombut

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 June 2017 (NNT) - The government's latest rice auction saw a total of 21 bidders for 2.12 million tons of low quality rice for industrial purposes. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988218-private-sector-bids-on-212-mil-tons-of-govt-rice/

 

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MOPH to provide free HPV vaccine to Thai children in July

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BANGKOK, 15 June 2017 (NNT) – The Permanent Secretary of the Public Health Ministry disclosed that free HPV vaccine will be distributed to Thai children this July to maximize the prevention of rectal cancer in Thailand next year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988219-moph-to-provide-free-hpv-vaccine-to-thai-children-in-july/

 

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Foundation chaired by Boonchai’s sister implicated in KCUC embezzlement probe

By Piyanuch Thamnukasetchai
The Nation

 

An ongoing probe into embezzlement at the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) has now implicated a |foundation chaired by billionaire Boonchai Bencharongkul’s younger sister.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988220-foundation-chaired-by-boonchai’s-sister-implicated-in-kcuc-embezzlement-probe/

 

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Watch the terrifying moment Koh Samui zookeeper's stunt with a crocodile goes horribly wrong

 

 

This is the terrifying moment a Thai zookeeper trying to entertain tourists on Koh Samui is nearly decapitated by a crocodile.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988222-watch-the-terrifying-moment-koh-samui-zookeepers-stunt-with-a-crocodile-goes-horribly-wrong/

 

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Khao Yai mushroom farm plans to develop ‘health city’

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

 

Poramet Sitthiwong, centre, together with his wife Anna, left, and daughter Pradujdao, present their Lingzhi mushrooms at the SME Bank head office early this week.

 

AFTER INITIAL success from a mushroom farm and resort in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Khao Yai area, Poramet Sitthiwong plans to invest Bt300 million to develop a 20-rai (3.2-hectare) “health city” over the next three to five years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988226-khao-yai-mushroom-farm-plans-to-develop-‘health-city’/

 

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Dangerous Thailand: Authorities’ denial a ‘smoke and mirrors’ exercise 

By Daniel Maxwell 

 

Tourists walk on Khao San Road, a popular backpacker hangout in Bangkok. Source: AP.

 

THAILAND’s reputation as a dangerous destination for holidaymakers has been reinforced by a recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), which ranked the kingdom as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for travellers and tourists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988228-dangerous-thailand-authorities’-denial-a-‘smoke-and-mirrors’-exercise/