Thailand Live Monday 21 Jun 2010

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2 Pakistanis nabbed at Suvarnabhumi w1.43kgs of H in stomachs, worth Bt4.3 mln before delivering to customers in Phuket /via @MCOTEnglishnews

Swedish man dies in Phuket stairwell fall: Swedish Man Dies In Phuket Stairwell Fall - Thailand Forum

Chiang Mai hotels hit hard by politics: Chiang Mai Hotels Hit Hard By Politics - Thailand Forum

Democrat Party suspects nomination of Nattawut in by-election

Another road death in Phuket: Another Road Death In Phuket - Thailand Forum

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep says State Of Emergency cannot be lifted for now

Thai Poet Invites Thais to Express Feelings on Recent Unrest in Literature

Police arrest 60 migrant workers in Songkhla

Govt readjusts feng shui at Government House for more luck, prosperity

Thailand - The Time for Harsh Words is Over: Thailand - The Time For Harsh Words Is Over - Thailand Forum

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SEC to Investigate Trading of Thaicom Shares

Officials at the Security and Exchange Commission will investigate the trade of Thaicom shares for insider trading.

They say they have detected irregular activity and will issue an official letter to the Finance Minister for his cooperation.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-21

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Security tightened at cremation site of key Red Shirt military strategist

BANGKOK (TNA) -- Nearly one thousand police officers will be deployed Tuesday at a Buddhist temple in the capital to provide security at the royally-sponsored cremation of key Red Shirt military strategist Army Specialist Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol.

Police Bureau Division 1 Commander Pol Maj-Gen Wichai Sangprapai, supervising security for the event, said intelligence reports indicate that any disturbance is believed to be unlikely as the event is to mourn for Gen Khattiya, better known as ‘Seh Daeng.’

Gen Wichai said the Metropolitan Police Bureau will deploy four companies of riot police, about 600 men in total, as well as 200 other personnel including plainclothes police, a strong rapid deployment force, a policewoman team and bomb disposal units to prevent any possible disturbance in the compound and surrounds of the temple.

Around 10,000 persons are expected to attend the rites this Tuesday, Pol Maj-Gen Wichai said, asking them to park their vehicles at the Royal Plaza and the Royal Turf Club to avoid traffic congestion.

Seh Daeng, a staunch supporter of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was shot in the right temple on the evening of May 13 while he was being interviewed by foreign media outside the Red Shirt barricades at Saladaeng intersection. He was later pronounced dead at 9.20am on May 17 at Vajira Hospital.

The general was a hardliner among the leading protesters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) who were demanding that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to dissolve the House unconditionally and also supervised the movement’s security operation and Red Shirt guards. (TNA)

-- TNA 2010-06-21

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Pheu Thai MP says too risky to field Natthawut in by-election

Pheu Thai party-list MP Phiraphan Phalusuk said it will be too risky to field Natthawut Saikua, a red-shirt leader, in the Bangkok by-election next month.

Phiraphan said Natthawut is not a resident of Bangkok so he will need his education background to make himself qualified to run in the by-election.

Phiraphan said the election laws state that a non-resident candidate must have continually studied in the constituency for at least five years.

But Natthawut studied for a bachelor degree at a university for four years before studying for a master degree in another university.

Phiraphan said he is not certain whether studying at two universities could be counted as five consecutive years of study or not.

"I don't want the party to take risk regarding this. If Natthawut applies and is disqualified later, our party will lose a chance to contest the by-election," Phiraphan said.

-- The Nation 2010-06-21

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Pheu Thai registrar insists Natthawut qualified to run

Kamol Bandaiphet, the Pheu Thai Party registrar, insisted Monday that Natthawut Saikua is qualified to contest the Bangkok by-election next month.

Kamol said Natthawut has studied in Bangkok for at least five years so he is qualified to contest the election in Bangkok. Kamol said Nathawut studied for a bachelor degree for four years and master degree for two years.

Kamol said if the party decides to filed Natthawut in the by-election, it will depend on the Criminal Court as to whether to approve the request for Natthawut to be released on bail or not.

Natthawut is now being detained at the Bangkok Remand Prison on terrorism charges.

Kamol said if the court decides against granting bail to Natthawut, the court will have to explain why he can't be released to contest a democratic election.

-- The Nation 2010-06-21

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Satit Chula teacher found dead in school

A teacher of Satit Chula Secondary School was found dead in his office in the school Monday morning.

Chatchawal Duanchanchai, 30, was found dead on the sofa in his office on the third floor of a school building at 6 am.

Another teacher, Phitulawal Supha-uthumporn, arrived at the office to prepare teaching and saw Chatchawal sitting on the sofa. She tried to wake him up only to find he has died.

Police said Chatchawal was seen entering the school's compound Sunday evening for jogging and he might have died of heart failure.

-- The Nation 2010-06-21

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SET index closed at 806.07, up 14.22; Bt/USD31.92; GBP47.38; AUD27.89; EUR39.58; CAD31.12; HKD4.05; SGD23.08; JPY34.86

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Unidentified foreigner drowns off Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier

Unidentified Foreigner Drowns Off Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier - Thailand Forum

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Pattaya in the news following possible UFO sighting

Pattaya In The News Following Possible Ufo Sighting - Thailand Forum

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Skeletal Remains Of A Man Found On Jomtien Beach

Skeletal Remains Of A Man Found On Jomtien Beach - Thailand Forum

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Vice Governor Nivit back in Phuket

Vice Governor Nivit Back In Phuket - Thailand Forum

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Palme d´Or winning Thai film rated 15+

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Palme d'Or award winning Thai film Lung Boonmee Raluek Chat (Uncle Boonmee who can Recall his Past Lives), directed by Mr Apichatpong Weerasethakul, has recently been rated 15+ or suitable for those aged more than 15 years old.

The Thai Censorship Board granted the 15+ rating as proposed by the film itself. No scene in Lung Boonmee Raluek Chat was censored unlike in the previous internationally recognized film of the director in 2006, Saeng Satawat (Syndromes and a Century).

The premiere of the film on Friday night at SFX Emporium was reported to be very lively with the participation of people in the independent film industry. Mr Apichart noted that his film might not narrate stories similar to others, but he would like his audience to be open-minded about his work.

Many sides commented that the Ministry of Culture decided on the film rating very quickly due to the film's global recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. Mr Apichart disagreed, but later admitted that the Palme d'Or award might have helped speed up the process.

Thailand is the third country to have this film shown on screen following France and Australia. The film will be shown in SFX Emporium from 25 June onwards. The film will be shown once a day at 19.00 hrs during weekdays. An additional round at 14.00 hrs will be offered during weekends.

-- NNT 2010-06-21

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Vice Governor Nivit back in Phuket: Vice Governor Nivit Back In Phuket - Thailand Forum

Skeletal Remains Of A Man Found On Jomtien Beach: Skeletal Remains Of A Man Found On Jomtien Beach - Thailand Forum

Pattaya in the news following possible UFO sighting: Pattaya In The News Following Possible Ufo Sighting - Thailand Forum

Unidentified foreigner drowns off Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier: Unidentified Foreigner Drowns Off Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier - Thailand Forum

SET index closed at 806.07, up 14.22; Bt/USD31.92; GBP47.38; AUD27.89; EUR39.58; CAD31.12; HKD4.05; SGD23.08; JPY34.86

Satit Chula teacher found dead in school

Pheu Thai registrar insists Natthawut qualified to run

Pheu Thai MP says too risky to field Natthawut in by-election

Security tightened at cremation site of key Red Shirt military strategist 'Seh Daeng'

Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate trading of Thaicom shares

113 terrorism, emergency decree offenders in custody, 300 at large

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Metro Police: 721 football betters nabbed, 2.8 mn THB seized so far

BANGKOK (NNT) -- A total of 721 people involved in football gambling have been arrested so far, according to the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

The police reportedly captured 51 gamblers on 20 June alone, the tenth day since the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicked off. About 1,770 THB cash and lists of betting worth 16,270 THB were confiscated.

Based on the data from 10-20 June, a total of 14 bookmakers, 12 accomplices and 721 betters have been arrested for involvement in football gambling. About 113,180 THB cash and lists of gambling worth 2,851,573 THB have been seized.

-- NNT 2010-06-21

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Two Pakistani drug traffickers nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Two Pakistani Drug Traffickers Nabbed At Suvarnabhumi Airport - Thailand Forum

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to be continued

Thailand Live Tuesday 22 June 2010

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