Thailand Live Saturday 28 Aug 2010

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Thailand Live Saturday 28 August 2010

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PM: Decree to be lifted in more areas of Northeast, last in BKK

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has declared that the Government is planning to lift the Emergency Decree in more northeastern provinces; however, Bangkok will be the last to be considered.

Prime Minister Abhisit revealed that the authorities would soon determine whether to revoke the Emergency Decree in additional provinces in the northeast

after normalcy had been guaranteed in those areas. On the other hand, he insisted that Bangkok would be the last province freed from the decree due to security concerns following a bomb blast in front of King Power Complex on Rangnam Road on 26 August, which critically wounded one security guard.

The special law is currently enforced in 7 provinces, comprising Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Samut Prakan.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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Relatives of 3 Thai detainees in Cambodia returned from a prison visit

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Relatives of the three Thai nationals arrested by Cambodian authorities and detained in Cambodia's Siem Reap province have all returned from a prison visit on Friday morning.

The three detainees were reported worry-free and in good health. They also confirmed good prison treatments and that meals had been provided two times a day.

Detainee Sanong Wongcharoen’s brother in law, Thongdee Thongkam, thanked relevant agencies for organizing the visit and providing assistance throughout the trip. Meanwhile, Siam Reap provincial Governor has ensured his commitment to expedite the liberation of all detainees, reasoning that many have unintentionally strayed across the border. He suggested Thai and Cambodian Government to officially join hands to prevent the re-occurrence of such offenses.

The three Thai villagers were arrested by Cambodian authorities for trespassing last week as they crossed the border from the northeastern province of Surin into the neighboring Cambodia while hunting and foraging. The Cambodian authorities apprehended them for illegal entry and also suspected them of spying.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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Office of Ombudsman seeks court’s injunction against Auditor-General

BANGKOK (NNT) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has sought the court's injunction to suspend the role of Auditor-General Khunying Jaruvan Maintaka until the court’s verdict is issued on her legitimacy.

The petition was lodged on Friday with the Administrative Court by Mr Pramote Chotimongkol, Chief Ombudsman, calling for the suspension of Khunying Jaruvan’s status as the Auditor-General. The move stemmed from the doubt cast by the Senate over whether she should have retired when she reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 years.

Khunying Jaruvan, however, reaffirmed to continue her role in the job despite the Council of State's recommendation that her term of office had ended.

She cited a previous announcement of the coup makers in 2006, which authorized her to remain in the post until her replacement was appointed.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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Flood situation in Chiang Rai remains unimproved

CHIANG RAI (NNT) -- The flood situation in the northern province of Chiang Rai remains unimproved on account of continuous rainfall in the area.

The flood situation in Phaya Mengrai district of the province reportedly remains a cause for concern because the area is still under the influence of heavy rainfall. Over 2,000 households and more than 1,000 rai of farmland in the district have been ravaged by the disaster.

The officers from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation are now expediting the flood rescue operation. More help is on the way.

According to the warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department, the upper part of Thailand will continue to face torrential rains during this period.

People dwelling on hillsides and near waterways in the North and the Upper Northeast are advised to stay on high alert for wild floods and river overflows.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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2 more PAD members report to police

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Two more members of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have reported to police to acknowledge charges related to their seizures of Government House and national airports in 2008.

Assistant National Police Chief Police Lieutenant General Somyot Poompanmoung, as the head investigative officer of the PAD’s Government House and airport seizure cases, stated that two additional PAD supporters appeared before the authorities at the Crime Suppression Division on Friday to receive the charges brought against them.

As a result, 66 from the total of 79 suspects have turned themselves in. The remaining 13 comprise six who have postponed their surrender and seven who remain at large. Police Lieutenant General Somyot said the investigators would seek arrest warrants for the latter group after the deadline on 30 August.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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Daughter of U.S. ambassador dies in a high-rise fall: report

Washington Post reported that Nicole John, daughter of U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Eric G. John, died early Friday morning after falling out of a high-rise Manhattan apartment building.

The website of Washington Post quoted the New York Daily News as reporting that the 17-year-old died after falling from the 25th story of the Herald Square Towers on West 34th Street, a few blocks from the Empire State Building, according to New York police sources cited by.

Investigators believe she was with a group of people partying in the building before she fell about 4:15 a.m. Witnesses told police that she leaned out a window for fresh air before tripping and falling.

Nicole John attended high school in Bangkok, according to her father's official biography.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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DSI pledges to report on political violence within 60 days

By The Nation

DSI director general Tharit Pengdit

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will conclude its probes into the deaths of 89 citizens and government officials who were killed during the redshirt rallies this spring within 60 days.

"We will try to beat the deadline," DSI director general Tharit Pengdit said yesterday.

He said he had just received a written order from the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES). The order gave the DSI 60 days to present evidence, including circumstantial evidence, witnesses, forensic examinations, as well as ballistic tests, and to determine who caused the deaths.

Tharit said the DSI would establish a team to prepare a report on each of the victims.

He added that the DSI would also pay special attention to the deaths of two foreign cameramen because their cases could affect Thailand's relationships with foreign countries.

On the DSI probes into 83 suspected financiers of redshirt violence, Tharit said the probes should be concluded by September 20.

"We are processing information that we've received," he said.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Police Region 4 revealed that it had already concluded 163 out of 190 redshirt cases in its hands.

"Of the pending 27 cases, 12 has already seen the arrests or the surrenders of the suspects, Provincial Police Region 4 deputy commissioner MajGeneral Kawee Suphanan said.

His agency's jurisdiction covers 11 provinces in the upper part of the Northeast, which is a redshirt stronghold.

"We have instructed the superintendents of all police stations under our supervision to seriously work on the pending cases. They must report the progress to us every week," Kawee said.

He said that there were in fact 206 redshirt "cases" detected in his area during the recent redshirt rallies. However, the DSI and the Central Investigation Bureau have taken over 16 of the cases.

Democrat Party spokesman Buranat Samutharak gave his assurance that the accused red shirts and their rival yellow shirts would receive the same treatment when going to the justice system.

"Neither side is above laws," he said in response to red shirts' claim that there were double standards.

Many yellowshirt core leaders turned themselves in to police on Wednesday to face charges relating to their seizure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in 2008.

PolGeneral Prathin Santiprapop yesterday reported himself to police to face charges relating to his participation in the yellowshirt rally at the airports.

Prathin is a former national police chief, and a former senator.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Victim of soi Rangnam attack out of danger

By Pongphon Sarnsamak

The Nation.

Medical conditions of a 24-year-old security guard Jetsada Chankrajang, who has severe injuries caused by the grenade attack at Soi Rang Nam on Thursday night, has been satisfactory improve after underwent brain surgery yesterday.

"Patient remained conscious after the surgery. Now he could remember his name and respond very well when doctor ask him," Department of Medical Service's director general Dr Rawat Wisarutwej said after he visited Jetsada who has been in the ICU of Rajavithi Hospital.

"He must stay at the hospital for a while to observe any complication," he added.

Jetsada was admitted at the hospital on Thursdays night at 11.30 pm after he was seriously injured by the grenade attack near the King Power complex at Soi Rang Nam.

He was in severe condition with serious head injuries as the shrapnel was embedded in his right brain side behind forehead. He had been conscious when he was admitted to the hospital.

His condition had been worsened as doctor found the cerebral hemorrhage in this brain at 5.00 am on Friday's morning.

He had underwent brain surgery to remove the blood clot from his brain which sized 4 centimeters and affected his brain function.

After underwent brain surgery for three hours, Rawat said Jetsada's legs and arms could move very well. That means he would not have problem with motor condition.

Rawat added that the shrapnel also was embedded inside his knee but his condition was not seriously. Rawat if the shrapnel move into his knee join, he will need other operation to remove the shrapnel from his knee.

However, Rawat added that the medical condition of a scanvenger who previously was serious injured by the grenade attack at Soi Rang Nam on July 29, now has been fully improved. He is now being treated by physical therapy and expect to go home soon.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Phuket murder suspect nabbed in UK

By Phuket Gazette

British airport authorities arrested Phuket murder suspect Lee Aldhouse as he was trying to enter the country yesterday.

Police are now compiling evidence to try and get the suspect extradited to Thailand to face charges for stabbing 23yearold American national Dashawn Longfellow to death on August 14.

Aldhouse, 28, has been the target of a twoweeklong manhunt for allegedly following the victim home and stabbing him to death after a bar fight.

Police will pass all the evidence over to the public prosecutor, who is expected to file an extradition request with the British Embassy in Bangkok as soon as possible. - Phuket Gazette

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Hospital aims for 50kg reduction

By The Nation

The Central General Hospital expects to help the 274kilogram woman, who was winched out of her flat on Thursday, to lose at least 50kg over the next six months.

Amnuayporn Thongprapai, 40, was unable to get out of her flat for three years.

Hospital chief, Dr Pichaya Nakwatchara, said the patient was diagnosed with diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, lymphedema, and skin diseases. "She will be put on a diet and given some medication," he said.

Meanwhile, Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya has offered to cover the medical expenses for Attapon Daengkhamkhun, who weighs more than 350 kg.

Relevant officials yesterday helped him out of his home in Nakhon Si Thammarat, and as of press time, he was on his way to Bangkokbased Chulalongkorn Hospital.

Attapon suffers from thyroid disorder, thalassemia and respiratory problems.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Suvarnabhumi Airport should be a model not an embarrassment

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Press freedom deteriorating in Thailand: Seapa chief

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Moscow decries Washington's Viktor Bout ballyhoo

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Viktor Bout: No recording of meeting with Thai MP Sirichoke

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Girlfriend Aided Aldhouse's Escape From Phuket, Thailand

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Phuket Police sting meth dealers

Drug suspects Sanchai “Mack” Phetphlanurak (left) and

Kriangkrai “Krai” Sukprasert at Chalong Police Station.

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Thai tourism regaining normalcy

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Democrat Party launches last leg of campaign ahead of elections

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has launched the last leg of campaign to persuade Bangkokians to vote for the Democrat Party in the Bangkok city and district council elections tomorrow.

This morning, campaign caravans were released by PM Abhisit as part of the final electoral rally of the ruling Democrat Party ahead of the city and district council elections. The motorcades were divided into four routes, headed by Deputy Chief Advisor of the Democrat Party Banyat Bantadtan, Advisor to the PM Apirak Kosayothin, PM’s Office Minister Ongart Klampaiboon and Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumband Paribatra.

Before kicking off the campaign, PM Abhisit voiced his support for all Democrat candidates and urged the public to exercise their voting rights.

The Bangkok city and district council elections will take place this Sunday, 29 August 2010, during 8.00-15.00 hrs.

-- NNT 2010-08-28

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Snake removed from Norwegian's Phuket bungalow

Most species of Chinese rat snake are not venomous, but the

Norwegian's maid wasn't taking any chances.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-08-28http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/393959-snake-removed-from-norwegians-phuket-bungalow/

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Phuket maid murder re-enactment sparks outrage

The confessed killer goes by the nickname “Phee Dib”, which means "zombie" in Thai.

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Muslim man killed, another injured in Pattani shooting

Pattani - A Musliman was killed and another injured when they were ambushed by insurgents in this southern border province late Friday night, police said.

The two were shot were riding a motorcycle to a school in their village, Ban Tabing in Tambon Tabing of Sai Buri district, at about five minutes after midnight.

Police said the two were supposed to guard the school at night.

Sumsuding Mahama, 21, died at the scene. He was shot at his head and left leg.

The pillion rider, Makata Mahama, 46, the village head of Tabing village, suffered bruises after the motorcycle fell following the shooting.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Phuket newborn discovered dead in dump truck

A crowd gathered around the dump truck after news of the gruesome discovery spread in the area.

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Muslim woman shot dead in Yala

YALA: -- A Muslim woman was shot dead in this southern border province Saturday morning, police said.

Rosi Bahsa-ae, 26, was shot at about 8 am while walking home from the village market in Tambon Bacho in Bannang Sata district, police said.

-- The Nation 2010-08-28

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Security Boost For Sunday's Bangkok City And District Councilor Elections

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Thailand Live Sunday 29 August 2010

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