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Banyat and Suthas to join the Democrat defence team: Chuan

Two ranking Democrats, Banyat Bantadtan and Suthas Ngernmuen, will join the defence team for the Democrat Party dissolution case, party chief adviser Chuan Leekpai said on Thursday.

"Banyat and Suthas will focus on the upcoming litigation related to the Bt258 million campaign donation," Chuan said, justifying the expansion of the defence team which is also in charge of another case related to Bt29 million party subsidies.

Although the same defence team will handle the two litigations in the Constitution Court, Banyat, who was the party leader at the time of the donation, is to take the lead role in preparing for the defence on charges related to party finances under his leadership, he said.

He was speaking after the Democrat executive board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

-- The Nation 2010-07-15

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Militant Killed in Pattani Gunfight

Suspected insurgents in Narathiwat province have attacked a border patrol police superintendent convoy, injuring two officers. Meanwhile, in Pattani province, a wanted militant was killed in a shootout with a security force.

Shooting erupted when officials of the Pattani Special Operations Unit and Mayor police station were attempting to negotiate a surrender of suspected insurgents hiding in a village in Mayor District.

However, the militants open fired at the officers which caused the negotiations between Imam Musyid and an insurgent leader to fail, prompting both sides to exchange gunfire.

Pattani Governor Teerathep Sriyapan, Pattani Special Unit Commander Major General Jirasak Chomprasop and Pattani Provincial Police Commander Police Major General Pichet Pitisetaphan jointly decided to raid the insurgent hideout.

Thirty-year-old Sergeant Anucha Supsin was injured in the assault and 27-year-old Sabuding Deng, a wanted militant was killed.

A nine-millimeter pistol was seized as another militant, Isma-air Yana, was apprehended by the authorities.

Sabuding Deng was a suspected insurgent leader wanted for seven cases of national security threats, particularly the killings of teachers, military and police officers.

Meanwhile in Narathiwat Province, suspected insurgents ambushed a border patrol police convoy on Dusongyor-Tanyongmus Road. Two police officers, Chokdee Buathanom and Chalong Sunjerm, were injured in the attack.

Initial investigation revealed that the five-man team were on a pick-up truck escorting Police Colonel Suphat Muangsamai, but was attacked by two to three insurgents hiding in a nearby rubber plantation.

-- Tan Network 2010-07-15

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29 provinces of Thailand warned of heavy rains during 15-18 July 2010

BANGKOK (NNT) -- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned people residing in 29 provinces to beware of heavy rains during 15-18 July 2010.

According to the DDPM, people residing on foothills and in lowlands in 29 provinces are urged to stay alert of weather conditions from 15 to 18 July and follow up weather reports closely as heavy rains are in the forecast with high chances of flashfloods.

The 29 provinces consist of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Uttaradit, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

Upon the forecast, the department has instructed its officials in the risky provinces to be ready for prompt distribution of aid kits to local residents in case they are hit by disasters.

People can contact the DDPM Hotline 1784 around the clock for emergency assistance.

-- NNT 2010-07-15

Police Urged to Brace for Pheu Thai Campaigning

The acting police chief suggested police nationwide should prepare to step up security following Pheu Thai Party's plan to hold concerts across the country as part of its election campaign.

Acting national police chief Police General Patheep Tanprasert today visited the Provincial Police Bureau 4 training center in Khon Kaen province to the follow up on operations in the 11 upper northeastern provinces. The area is under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Police Bureau 4.

Patheep said police in the region have continued their hunt for red-shirt members believed to be responsible for the May 19 violence. A large number of suspects have been arrested.

As for the Pheu Thai Party's plan to organize concerts across the country as part of the election campaigning, the acting police chief said he has ordered provincial police officers to ensure the move will proceed lawfully.

Patheep also handed over 16,000 vests and 24,000 citizen handbooks to the local police.

-- Tan Network 2010-07-15

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