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Moto-taxi apps get last notice
Uber and Grab are accused of operating illegally, and the Department of Land Transport says there will be no more warnings.
(Main photo courtesy of Uber)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/977049/moto-taxi-apps-get-last-notice. .
Uber and Grab are accused of operating illegally, and the Department of Land Transport says there will be no more warnings.
(Main photo courtesy of Uber)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/977049/moto-taxi-apps-get-last-notice. .
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http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/05/17/swipe-it-7-eleven-accept-credit-cards
[h=2]Swipe it: 7-Eleven to accept credit cards[/h]By Coconuts Bangkok May 17, 2016 / 18:11 ICT
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Soon you won't need to hit the ATM to get cash when you’re running low at the end of the month because 7-Eleven stores will accept credit cards.
Thai Smart Card, the company that operates the Smart Purse top-up cards used for payments at 7-Eleven, has signed a contract with Visa to enable its credit card holders to pay for their late night snacks and booze with a swipe.
The credit card payment will first be implemented at 7-Eleven stores in Bangkok and tourist destinations some time in the fourth quarter of this year, but eventually, all 7-Eleven stores will accept credit cards.
"7-Eleven is wide network of convenience stores. While most credit card users in Thailand choose Visa, allying with Thai Smart Card will help develop the electronic payment system in Thailand and facilitate consumers," Supipong Tantiyanon, General Manager at Visa Thailand said.
While it is likely that there will be, the company has not yet announced if there will be a minimum charge for customers who want to pay with their credit cards, Positioning Magreported.
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[h=2]Swipe it: 7-Eleven to accept credit cards[/h]By Coconuts Bangkok May 17, 2016 / 18:11 ICT
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Soon you won't need to hit the ATM to get cash when you’re running low at the end of the month because 7-Eleven stores will accept credit cards.
Thai Smart Card, the company that operates the Smart Purse top-up cards used for payments at 7-Eleven, has signed a contract with Visa to enable its credit card holders to pay for their late night snacks and booze with a swipe.
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The credit card payment will first be implemented at 7-Eleven stores in Bangkok and tourist destinations some time in the fourth quarter of this year, but eventually, all 7-Eleven stores will accept credit cards.
"7-Eleven is wide network of convenience stores. While most credit card users in Thailand choose Visa, allying with Thai Smart Card will help develop the electronic payment system in Thailand and facilitate consumers," Supipong Tantiyanon, General Manager at Visa Thailand said.
While it is likely that there will be, the company has not yet announced if there will be a minimum charge for customers who want to pay with their credit cards, Positioning Magreported.
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Leicester Lads in Bangkok to Celebrate Big Win
By Simon Duncan
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Leicester City FC arriving Wednesday morning at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK — The “Siamese Foxes” arrived in Suvarnabhumi early this morning to celebrate the unexpected success of Leicester City FC this season with Thai fans.
One day after an estimated 240,000 people took to the streets of Leicester, England, to greet their heroes, the team jetted off to spend the rest of the week in Thailand at the invitation of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, CEO of King Power, a visit that will culminate with a parade through the capital.
Full story: http://www.khaosoden...wsid=1463543739
-- Khaosod English 2016-05-18
By Simon Duncan
Assistant Editor
Leicester City FC arriving Wednesday morning at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK — The “Siamese Foxes” arrived in Suvarnabhumi early this morning to celebrate the unexpected success of Leicester City FC this season with Thai fans.
One day after an estimated 240,000 people took to the streets of Leicester, England, to greet their heroes, the team jetted off to spend the rest of the week in Thailand at the invitation of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, CEO of King Power, a visit that will culminate with a parade through the capital.
Full story: http://www.khaosoden...wsid=1463543739
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18 May 2016, Last update at 12:19:00 GMT
Cyclist Crushed by Truck After Misjudging Move (Video)
Footage from a car dashboard camera shows the moment Prapot Kaewpila fell to the ground and was hit by a truck Tuesday night in Nonthaburi.
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter
NONTHABURI — A 23-year-old competitive cyclist was killed during a night ride in a Bangkok suburb last night.
Prapot Kaewpila was trying to speed through a small opening between a truck and motorcycle at the entrance of Soi Pracha Chuen 9 when he hit the motorbike. Both its rider and Prapot went down, and as dashboard cam footage from another vehicle showed, Prapot’s head was immediately run over by the truck. He died instantly.
Police Capt. Niphon Ponsawat from Rattanathibet police station, who arrived on the scene at about 9pm, said police are looking for both the truck and motorcycle taxi drivers, who fled the scene. Police have their license plate numbers.
Cyclists are a regular sight on both sides of Pracha Chuen Road at night. The road, which is the border between Bangkok and Nonthaburi provinces, is popular as a long, straight, canalside run.
An unidentified friend of Prapot’s told police the cyclist regularly joined races and won sixth place at a competition west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom province earlier this year.
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18 May 2016, Last update at 12:19:00 GMT
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Cyclist Crushed by Truck After Misjudging Move (Video)
Footage from a car dashboard camera shows the moment Prapot Kaewpila fell to the ground and was hit by a truck Tuesday night in Nonthaburi.
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter
NONTHABURI — A 23-year-old competitive cyclist was killed during a night ride in a Bangkok suburb last night.
Prapot Kaewpila was trying to speed through a small opening between a truck and motorcycle at the entrance of Soi Pracha Chuen 9 when he hit the motorbike. Both its rider and Prapot went down, and as dashboard cam footage from another vehicle showed, Prapot’s head was immediately run over by the truck. He died instantly.
Police Capt. Niphon Ponsawat from Rattanathibet police station, who arrived on the scene at about 9pm, said police are looking for both the truck and motorcycle taxi drivers, who fled the scene. Police have their license plate numbers.
Cyclists are a regular sight on both sides of Pracha Chuen Road at night. The road, which is the border between Bangkok and Nonthaburi provinces, is popular as a long, straight, canalside run.
An unidentified friend of Prapot’s told police the cyclist regularly joined races and won sixth place at a competition west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom province earlier this year.
Sasiwan Mokkhasen can be reached at[email protected] and @amsasiwan.
Follow Khaosod English on Facebook and Twitter for news, politics and more from Thailand. To reach Khaosod English about this article or another matter, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected].
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- Standoff ends as accused lecturer shoots himself
- A lecturer wanted over the killing of two colleagues has shot himself after police and relatives tried for five hours to get him to surrender.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/980021/standoff-ends-as-accused-lecturer-shoots-himself
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Bangkok uni student dead in stabbing frenzy - suspected knifeman hangs himself
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BANGKOK: -- A Thai man who tried to get back together with his university girlfriend stabbed her in a frenzy then went home and hanged himself, police in Bangkok say.
Din Daeng police called to flats in the area found the body of 28 year old Pattanan Khantha, a political science student at Ramkhahaeng Universtity face up in a pool of blood on her bed. She had been stabbed 15 times. Food was scattered all around the room reported Daily News.
A neighbor who lived on the same floor said that she had moved in about a year ago and kept herself to herself. Her boyfriend - now known as Wirawat (or Aaf) Permpoonthaweesak, 27, would visit on days off. They had apparently split up recently and she moved out only to return a few days ago as she was taking some exams at university.
A cousin Nara Khantha, 31, told investigating officers that Pattanan had moved out after breaking up with her boyfriend. All the families knew about the split, she said, but Wirawat refused to accept it. Her cousin moved back to her flat for a few days because of the exams and she suspected that Wirawat had visited her trying to get back together again.
Police went to Wirawat's lodgings in Phasi Charoen district thereafter and found him hanging from a curtain rail. He was already dead.
Source: Daily News
Image: Daily News
BANGKOK: -- A Thai man who tried to get back together with his university girlfriend stabbed her in a frenzy then went home and hanged himself, police in Bangkok say.
Din Daeng police called to flats in the area found the body of 28 year old Pattanan Khantha, a political science student at Ramkhahaeng Universtity face up in a pool of blood on her bed. She had been stabbed 15 times. Food was scattered all around the room reported Daily News.
A neighbor who lived on the same floor said that she had moved in about a year ago and kept herself to herself. Her boyfriend - now known as Wirawat (or Aaf) Permpoonthaweesak, 27, would visit on days off. They had apparently split up recently and she moved out only to return a few days ago as she was taking some exams at university.
A cousin Nara Khantha, 31, told investigating officers that Pattanan had moved out after breaking up with her boyfriend. All the families knew about the split, she said, but Wirawat refused to accept it. Her cousin moved back to her flat for a few days because of the exams and she suspected that Wirawat had visited her trying to get back together again.
Police went to Wirawat's lodgings in Phasi Charoen district thereafter and found him hanging from a curtain rail. He was already dead.
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19 May 2016, Last update at 11:46:00 GMT
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Guitarist Stabbed to Death in Street After Gig
Police inspect the scene on Bangkok’s Sathu Pradit Road where Manus Leerungreung was stabbed to death early Thursday morning.
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A musician’s body was discovered with more than a dozen stab wounds early this morning, and police suspect he was a victim of jealous rage.
Manus Leerungreung, 23, was found dead next to his motorcycle at 12:30am on Thursday near Soi Sathu Pradit 31, not far from CentralPlaza Rama III mall. He had been stabbed 17 times. Witnesses told police Manus had been stopped by two strangers wearing helmets on another motorcycle. The unidentified passenger riding on the back got off the bike and attacked Manus with a knife.
“Preliminarily, we suspect jealousy is behind the motive,” said police Capt. Sarayuth Santad from Bang Pong Pang police station.
Weerasak Janpha, 24, told reporters that Manus, his friend, was a musician at his pub and restaurant. While playing guitar Wednesday night, two women bought him a beer. They later spoke with him after the show before leaving by taxi.
Weerasak said he did not think Manus knew the women.
Manus’ body was taken for further examination. Police said they are investigating to find his murderers.
Sasiwan Mokkhasen can be reached at [email protected] and @amsasiwan.
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Guitarist Stabbed to Death in Street After Gig
Police inspect the scene on Bangkok’s Sathu Pradit Road where Manus Leerungreung was stabbed to death early Thursday morning.
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A musician’s body was discovered with more than a dozen stab wounds early this morning, and police suspect he was a victim of jealous rage.
Manus Leerungreung, 23, was found dead next to his motorcycle at 12:30am on Thursday near Soi Sathu Pradit 31, not far from CentralPlaza Rama III mall. He had been stabbed 17 times. Witnesses told police Manus had been stopped by two strangers wearing helmets on another motorcycle. The unidentified passenger riding on the back got off the bike and attacked Manus with a knife.
“Preliminarily, we suspect jealousy is behind the motive,” said police Capt. Sarayuth Santad from Bang Pong Pang police station.
Weerasak Janpha, 24, told reporters that Manus, his friend, was a musician at his pub and restaurant. While playing guitar Wednesday night, two women bought him a beer. They later spoke with him after the show before leaving by taxi.
Weerasak said he did not think Manus knew the women.
Manus’ body was taken for further examination. Police said they are investigating to find his murderers.
Sasiwan Mokkhasen can be reached at [email protected] and @amsasiwan.
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Fairer tax system plan for foreigners, overseas workers
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/984425/fairer-tax-system-plan-for-foreigners-overseas-workers.
The Finance Ministry is poised to adjust the personal income tax system for Thais working abroad and foreigners
who work here to create fairness and attract foreign direct investment.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/984425/fairer-tax-system-plan-for-foreigners-overseas-workers.
The Finance Ministry is poised to adjust the personal income tax system for Thais working abroad and foreigners
who work here to create fairness and attract foreign direct investment.
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Tragic
17 girls dead in fire at school dormitory in Thailand
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/984689/17-girls-dead-in-fire-at-school-dormitory-in-thailand
17 girls dead in fire at school dormitory in Thailand
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/984689/17-girls-dead-in-fire-at-school-dormitory-in-thailand
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Went to this fruit plantation in May and paid 450baht to see the plantation.
Can eat all the displayed fruits to until you like to stop.
Ate the durian at least more than 1 big fruit.
Very worth.
However must check whether got season for the fruits you like to eat first b4 going.
Location near Pattaya.
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17 girls dead in fire at school dormitory in Thailand
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/984689/17-girls-dead-in-fire-at-school-dormitory-in-thailand
Done by a psychotic shit.
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May not have been "conscious" deed, but poor fire safety standards so prevalent in LOS.
If it was the former, then no disagreement on wishing bad (and terrible) karma.
Most tragic either way, as this was foundation for hill tribes kids up north :(
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Udon man borrows his friend's motorbike to go and rape his girlfriend
UDON THANI: -- An Udon man borrowed his friend's motorbike to go and rape his pal's girlfriend. But she fought back and bit his tongue causing the assailant to flee covered in blood.
Wallop Klomkliang,25, was soon arrested by Samut Prakarn police and though he initially denied involvement he later admitted his crime Sunday.
"Ae" and girlfriend "Som" (both assumed names), both 25, were in their rented room in a block in Soi Sapbunchai 31, Bang Muang, Samut Prakarn when the girl complained of a stomach ache so Ae decided to ride off on his motorbike to buy some medication at the end of the soi reported Daily News.
On the way he met Wallop drinking and stopped for a chat. Wallop asked to borrow his bike to go and buy some pork balls. He didn't come back for fully one hour and when he did his mouth was covered in blood. He said he had got in a fight and Ae thought nothing much of it.
But after Ae had bought the meds and returned home he found his girlfriend in a state of shock. There were bloodstains in their shared room. She said that Wallop had entered the room and tried to rape her. He had put his hand on her throat and tried to kiss her but she had fought back and managed to bite his tongue very hard. Wallop then ran off.
Ae called police and Wallop was arrested at his lodgings in a nearby soi.
He initially denied involvement but later admitted that he had fancied his friend's girlfriend for a long time because she was attractive. He was drunk and felt the need for sex, he said.
He added that he borrowed Ae's motorcycle and went to their room where he let himself in with the key on the key ring.
Police detained him Sunday as they prepare their case.
Source: Daily News
UDON THANI: -- An Udon man borrowed his friend's motorbike to go and rape his pal's girlfriend. But she fought back and bit his tongue causing the assailant to flee covered in blood.
Wallop Klomkliang,25, was soon arrested by Samut Prakarn police and though he initially denied involvement he later admitted his crime Sunday.
"Ae" and girlfriend "Som" (both assumed names), both 25, were in their rented room in a block in Soi Sapbunchai 31, Bang Muang, Samut Prakarn when the girl complained of a stomach ache so Ae decided to ride off on his motorbike to buy some medication at the end of the soi reported Daily News.
On the way he met Wallop drinking and stopped for a chat. Wallop asked to borrow his bike to go and buy some pork balls. He didn't come back for fully one hour and when he did his mouth was covered in blood. He said he had got in a fight and Ae thought nothing much of it.
But after Ae had bought the meds and returned home he found his girlfriend in a state of shock. There were bloodstains in their shared room. She said that Wallop had entered the room and tried to rape her. He had put his hand on her throat and tried to kiss her but she had fought back and managed to bite his tongue very hard. Wallop then ran off.
Ae called police and Wallop was arrested at his lodgings in a nearby soi.
He initially denied involvement but later admitted that he had fancied his friend's girlfriend for a long time because she was attractive. He was drunk and felt the need for sex, he said.
He added that he borrowed Ae's motorcycle and went to their room where he let himself in with the key on the key ring.
Police detained him Sunday as they prepare their case.
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Culprit for kids dorm tragedy was a short circuit
Night Light Horror
A faulty circuit in an electric light is being blamed for the Chiang Rai school fire that killed at least 17 young girls.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/985217/horror-fire-strikes-girls-school
Night Light Horror
A faulty circuit in an electric light is being blamed for the Chiang Rai school fire that killed at least 17 young girls.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/985217/horror-fire-strikes-girls-school
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Chiang Mai's serial hit-and-rape suspect arrested
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/crime/985013/chiang-mais-serial-hit-and-rape-suspect-arrested.
Police brings Pornchai Nanta, 29, to a briefing at the Chiang Mai police headquarters on Monday. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/crime/985013/chiang-mais-serial-hit-and-rape-suspect-arrested.
Police brings Pornchai Nanta, 29, to a briefing at the Chiang Mai police headquarters on Monday. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha)
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BANGKOK: -- A man high on Ya Ba caused a media sensation Monday after driving his motorbike into a KFC in a Tesco Lotus in Bangkok.
Pictures and a video clip showed the 23 year old bare chested man enter the restaurant on his Yamaha. He was injured thereafter when he refused to give himself up quietly as a mob of people tried to restrain him reported Daily News.
The case has become known as the "Two hundred Ya Ba pill man goes in search of chicken."
The bizarre drama happened lunchtime at the Suwintawong branch of Tesco Lotus in Minburi, northern Bangkok. Jitana Pongdee, 37, a worker at a shop near KFC said that she was serving customers at 1pm when a bare chested man in jeans without shoes drove his Fino bike into the shopping area and stopped outside KFC.
"He looked very stoned," said Jitana. "There were tons of people about. As security guards came up to talk to him he got back on his bike and drove up to the counter inside the KFC. The staff there were completely flummoxed and rooted to the spot."
Jitana then said he got back on the bike and drove out of the KFC and went to the area of the store where there are banks and shoe shops. Security and members of the public tried to grab him but he started to fight. Eventually a whole mob of people got involved and dragged him outside and called police.
Nattawut Jortnork of Minburi police said that Kritsada Nenkrathok, 23, was taken to the police station. "He was delirious, " said Nattawut."He told us that he had received 200 Ya Ba pills to sell from a man called Khlong. He said he had decided to try them and ended up taking them all between midnight and midday."
He was taken to Nopparat Rachathani Hospital to treat his injuries that were inflicted in the fight and to check what was actually in his system. No charges have yet been laid in the matter as no one has suffered any loss.
The story featured on the Facebook page of Aum Kunyunut and resulted in a wave of comments.
Source: Daily News
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