Thailand Live Wednesday 7 Jul 2010

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Body found washed up on beach on Larn Island

'Say No To Violence Against Women' parade on Pattaya Beach

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Phuket annual butterfly release on Saturday

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Phuket rough surf that arrived with the monsoon season has claimed two lives

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Deputy PM Plays Down Emergency Law Dissent

The deputy prime minister insists he is not embarrassed by the Cabinet's rejection of his proposed extension of the emergency decree enforcement in all 24 provinces but says he is still unsure about security in several provinces.

Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban, also director of the Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situation, said he is sill not confident that the violence situation has completely ended, as there is still movement underground.

Suthep stated there were differing viewpoints among the ministers over appropriate duration of the emergency law in five provinces where its imposition was lifted under a Cabinet resolution yesterday, but insisted he is content to comply with the decision.

Suthep said the prime minister's opposition to his suggested extension of the emergency rule in all 24 provinces was not intended to embarrass him, but his disapproval was based on his own perspective.

The deputy prime minister also denied Pheu Thai Party's allegation that some red-shirt elements have been held in military camps in Kanchanaburi and Saraburi.

Suthep stated that the detention of suspects in the red-shirt protest cases is in compliance with the law and stated that Pheu Thai spokesperson Prompong Nopparit and red-shirt core leader Chatuporn Prompan could face legal action for falsely accusing army personnel of abusing the people.

He then advised the National Human Rights Commission to examine the facts thoroughly before criticizing the detention of the red-shirt riot suspects, as its statement could bring about misunderstanding and more problems.

Suthep also said the new red-shirt TV channel, Asia Update, will be kept under a close watch to see whether or not its content is aimed at inciting a new round of social conflicts.

The deputy prime minister also marked his 61 birthday today by calling for cooperation from all parties to rebuild national peace and promote people's happiness.

-- Tan Network 2010-07-07

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UPDATE

Russian conductor can leave Thailand despite charges: court

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It's all a misunderstanding : Pletnev

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BMA looks for plot to build depot of airport light-rail system

The city is looking for a place to build a maintenance depot for a 18-kilometre light-rail link to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

"The landowner may offer to sell, lease or enter into a joint venture," Deputy Bangkok Governor Thirachon Manomaipiboon said Wednesday.

The land must be located on the first 15km stretch of Bang Na-Trat Road or on the road leading to the southern entrance of the airport.

Interested landowners must submit copies of their title deed to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Traffic and Transportation Department from July 19-20.

The light-rail system will connect the Skytrain's On Nut Station to Suvarnabhumi via Bang Na-Trat Road.

-- The Nation 2010-07-07

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Chiang Rai woman arrested for allegedly luring women to prostitution in Bahrain

A middle-aged Chiang Rai woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sending young women to Bahrain to work as prostitutes.

Pavadi Kheunpetch 33, was charged by the Customs Department in Bangkok with human trafficking, Social Development and Human Security Minister Issara Somchai told a press conference at the Crime Suppression Bureau's Suppression of Human Trafficking Division.

Bahrain police had rescued a young woman who claimed that Pavadi and her friends lured her to Bahrain with the promise of a Bt100,000 salary working as a receptionist at a bar.

Pavadi covered her travel expenses but upon arrival she was detained and forced into the sex trade, the young woman said.

Pavadi said she used to work in Bahrain but didn't know the young woman personally. All that she knew was that her friend Rattana Janhom and her two women friends invited the young woman to travel from Kanchanaburi to Bahrain.

-- The Nation 2010-07-07

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Phuket City Police crash helmet campaign gets high-level backing

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Democrat: Anti-govt movements still active in 3 provinces

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Underground movements of the anti-government group are still active in three provinces, including Bangkok, according to Spokesperson to the Democrat Party Leader Thepthai Senpong.

On behalf of the Democrat Party, Mr Thepthai confirmed that activities of unrest instigators had been spotted in three provinces, comprising Nakhon Ratchasima, Ratchaburi and Bangkok. He said his party had sent related information and sources to the Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) for further investigation.

Speaking of the Cabinet’s revocation of the Emergency Decree in Si Sa Ket, Kalasin, Nan, Nakhon Sawan and Nakhon Pathom yesterday, Mr Thepthai affirmed that the Government had considered the matter very carefully and did not abuse its authority as criticized. He also assured that the Government would not maintain the special law until the end of its term as dared by opposition Pheu Thai MPs Chairperson Police Captain Chalerm Yubumrung.

The spokesman insisted that the decree would be lifted as soon as the overall situation returned to normalcy and the ill-intentioned individuals ceased their activities to create social conflicts.

-- NNT 2010-07-07

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Thai Health Foundation Launches Anti-Alcohol Campaign to Discourage Young Drinkers

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has launched a campaign to discourage Thai teenagers from drinking alcohol after a recent survey revealed that the average age of alcohol consumers continues to drop.

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has introduced a musical campaign to promote creative leisure among teenagers, after a study indicated that Thais begin drinking alcohol at an alarming average age of 13.

The 'Rock No Alcohol' campaign, calls on Thai teens to write songs with lyrics that discourage drinking alcohol and using drugs.

The campaign's presenter, singer To Hangman said you don't need alcohol to enjoy music, as musical creation only requires inspiration and creativity.

-- Tan Network 2010-07-07

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Storm Hits Nakhonsawan

As many as 20 houses in the central province of Nakhonsawan have been damaged as yesterday's storm brought down huge trees and destroyed power lines and residents' homes.

Two villages in Kao Leao district in Nakhonsawan province were hit by LAST NIGHT'S storm.

The storm destroyed many roofs, and brought down huge trees and power lines.

After an initial investigation, authorities estimated that as many as 20 houses have been affected by the storm.

Local administrative officers said they have provided assistance and repaired houses.

-- Tan Network 2010-07-07

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Thailand: PM Abhisit warns political demonstrations likely to return to Bangkok soon

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to be continued

Thailand Live Thursday 8 July 2010

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