webfact Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Iranian tourist robbed in street just close to Pattaya police stationThaivisa ReportersPATTAYA:-- In the latest motorcycle snatch a rider grabbed a 50,000 baht gold necklace from an Iranian tourist just 500 metres from the Pattaya police station. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907248-iranian-tourist-robbed-in-street-just-close-to-pattaya-police-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Man held in Turkey over Russian pilot deathANKARA: -- Turkish authorities have reportedly detained a man suspected of killing a Russian pilot after his plane was shot down by a Turkish jet near the Syrian-Turkish border in November. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907257-man-held-in-turkey-over-russian-pilot-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Israeli soldier faces manslaughter charge for killing PalestinianJERUSALEM, Aril 1 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli soldier who shot and killed an unarmed Palestinian attacker at point blank will face a manslaughter charge, rather than a murder charge, military prosecutors said Thursday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907263-israeli-soldier-faces-manslaughter-charge-for-killing-palestinian/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Ex-Pheu Thai spokesman and colleague are to be released 2 months ahead of their jailtermBANGKOK: -- Former Pheu Thai party spokesman Prompong Nopparat and former Pheu Thai MP Kiat-udom Manasawat are to be released from prison two months ahead of their jailterm due to their good conduct. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907267-ex-pheu-thai-spokesman-and-colleague-are-to-be-released-2-months-ahead-of-their-jailterm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thailand's new TV rules to check sexual violenceAna SalvaMany soap operas are adapted from Thai novels in which rape of female protagonists is commonplace.BANGKOK: -- Nitipan Wiprawit was watching television with his family when the soap opera plotline that he detests appeared once again on screen: a man bribes a hotel clerk to trick the woman he loves into thinking that there's only one vacant room. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907283-thailands-new-tv-rules-to-check-sexual-violence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Sulawesi's largest solar power plant begins operationJAKARTA: -- A solar power plant (PLTS) with a capacity of 2 megawatt peak (MWp) has begun operating in Gorontalo, meeting the energy needs of people in the province with renewable power, The Jakarta Post reported. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907284-sulawesis-largest-solar-power-plant-begins-operation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Georgia executes man for fatal beating in 1994By KATE BRUMBACKJACKSON, Ga. (AP) — A man who was convicted of fatally beating another man to death after a night of drinking and drug use in 1994 was put to death late Thursday in Georgia. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907288-georgia-executes-man-for-fatal-beating-in-1994/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 M’sian govt calls in China envoy over sea disputeKUALA LUMPUR: -- The Malaysian government on Thursday called in China’s ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Huang Huikang, to register its concerns over the activities of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, New Straits Times reported. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907290-malaysian-govt-calls-in-china-envoy-over-sea-dispute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Vietnam has first chairwoman of parliamentHANOI: -- Vietnamese legislators on Thursday morning elected Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as the country's first parliament chairwoman, according to Thanh Nien News. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907295-vietnam-has-first-chairwoman-of-parliament/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 SET down 2.32 points at opening /Bangkok Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Central Bank adjusts growth projection down to 3.1 percentBANGKOK: -- The central bank has revised the country's economic growth projection this year down from 3.5 to 3.1 percent. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907302-bot-adjusts-thailands-growth-projection-down-to-31-percent/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Now motorcyclists are banned from using flyovers, tunnels for crossingBANGKOK: -- Bangkok traffic police have now begun to take tough action on motorcycles running on flyovers and in underpasses as the traffic law banning several types of vehicles using these crossings became effective yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907304-now-motorcyclists-are-banned-from-using-flyovers-tunnels-for-crossing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's Yonhap news agency says North Korea has fired a projectile into the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Min of Energy to import 10 trains to improve railway transportationCHONBURI, 1 April 2016 (NNT) - The Energy Minister has inspected the stockpiles of LPG gas of PTT in Chonburi province, while calling for the procurement of new trains to enhance the efficiency of rail transport. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907307-thai-energy-min-to-import-10-trains-to-improve-railway-transportation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Phuket beach makes cut for best in the worldPhuket GazetteTRipAdvisor described Kata NoiPHUKET: -- Kata Noi Beach wiggled its way into the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for best beaches in the world this year. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907311-phuket-beach-makes-cut-for-best-in-the-world/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Bus & van drivers go back to schoolBy CPRDCol. Popanan Luangpanuwat (inset) presided over the training sessions for public transport drivers.CHONBURI: -- About 250 Chonburi public transport drivers went back to driving school in the wake of a spate of accidents that drew the attention of the military. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907312-bus-van-drivers-go-back-to-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Central Japan shaken by offshore magnitude-6.1 earthquakeTOKYO (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 shook a wide swath of central and western Japan on Friday. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907329-central-japan-shaken-by-offshore-magnitude-61-earthquake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thailand Energy Information Center (TEIC) opensBANGKOK, 1 April 1 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Energy has worked with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to make information pertaining to national energy a better database in terms of quality and reliability. The energy database is known as Thailand Energy Information Center (TEIC). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907333-thailand-energy-information-center-teic-opens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thai drinks seller shows the milk of human kindness to tourists in distressThaivisa ReportersImage: DailyNewsKRABI:-- Visitors to a Facebook page about accidents in the south got an altogether better image of the country Friday - a young Thai man going out of his way to help visitors. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907338-thai-drinks-seller-shows-the-milk-of-human-kindness-to-tourists-in-distress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Toddler still missing after two weeks - "we will bring her home safely," assure policeThaivisa ReportersImage: DailynewsNAKHON SI THAMMARAT:-- Police have assured a worried public that everything is being done to bring "Nong Praew" home after the toddler went missing some two weeks ago in the south of Thailand. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907339-toddler-still-missing-after-two-weeks-we-will-bring-her-home-safely-assure-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yingluck at sixth court hearing of rice-pledging schemeBANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived today at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders in the sixth hearing of the case relevant to her controversial rice pledging scheme. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907340-yingluck-at-sixth-court-hearing-of-rice-pledging-scheme/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Myanmar national attacked at Phuket school yesterday, to face gun chargesEakkapop ThongtubYan, 21, was attacked after he tried to shoot a local market vendor who refused to buy a sack of shellfish. Photo: Eakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- A Myanmar national who was attacked at local school yesterday (Mar 31) is set to face charges including illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, while his friend, who managed to avoid arrest, is still on the run. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907341-myanmar-national-attacked-at-phuket-school-yesterday-to-face-gun-charges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Police arrest son for allegedly raping his mother and threatening to kill herBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: Morning NewsTRANG: -- Police have arrested a Trang man for allegedly raping his mother while drunk at their shophouse and threatening to kill her if she told anyone. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907342-thai-police-arrest-son-for-allegedly-raping-his-mother-and-threatening-to-kill-her/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Suvarnabhumi taxi driver returns THB90,000 cash to Hong Kong manBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: Suvarnabhumi Internaitonal Airport/ ThairathBANGKOK: -- After a Suvarnabhumi taxi driver conned two Swissmen out of a THB6,000 fare earlier this week, here is a story about an honest taxi driver that reminds us there are still some kind-hearted cabbies in Bangkok. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907344-suvarnabhumi-taxi-driver-returns-thb90000-cash-to-hong-kong-man/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Ride Khlong Phasi Charoen Free This Month on 6 New BoatsBy Chayanit ItthipongmaeteeStaff ReporterOne of six new boats hitting the water Friday in Bangkok. Photo: Khlong Phasi Charoen Boat Service Project / FacebookBANGKOK — Six new boats were launched today offering free service this month along Khlong Phasi Charoen in western Bangkok. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907345-ride-khlong-phasi-charoen-free-this-month-on-6-new-boats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Deep South Paramilitaries File Mass Defamation ChargeBy Teeranai CharuvastraStaff ReporterA police officer looks at a printed copy of a Facebook post which upset members of the Territorial Defense Volunteer Corps, many of which rallied to file a defamation charge against the anonymous poster Friday in Yala province.YALA — More than 100 members of a paramilitary force in the southern border province of Yala filed a libel charge against a Facebooker today for allegedly insulting their service. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907346-deep-south-paramilitaries-file-mass-defamation-charge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thai & US naval officers join combat trainingPHUKET, 1 April 2016 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Navy and the United States Navy are preparing to co-launch Guardian Sea 2016, a series of marine defense and combat drills scheduled for late May. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907350-thai-us-naval-officers-join-combat-training/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Chinese dams blamed for exacerbating Southeast Asian droughtTRAN VAN MINH, Associated PressSTEPHEN WRIGHT, Associated PressHANOI, Vietnam (AP) — As China opened one of its six dams on the upper Mekong River last month to help parched Southeast Asian countries down river cope with a record drought, it was hailed as benevolent water diplomacy. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907351-chinese-dams-blamed-for-exacerbating-southeast-asian-drought/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Seoul: North Korea fires short-range missile into seaHYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a short-range missile into the sea on Friday, Seoul officials said, hours after the U.S., South Korean and Japanese leaders pledged to work closer together to prevent North Korea from advancing its nuclear and missile programs. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907352-seoul-north-korea-fires-short-range-missile-into-sea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Snake bites ex-Gaddafi bodyguard during toilet break By Ashley Donnelly BBC News GREGORY: -- A former Gaddafi family bodyguard who became a bartender in the Australian outback has been bitten by a snake while urinating in a bush. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907353-australia-snake-bites-ex-gaddafi-bodyguard-during-toilet-break/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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