Thailand Live Monday 4 Oct 2010

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Thailand Flood Update - more than 30 tourists stranded

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Two Soldiers Killed in Clash with Insurgent Group in Yala

Security forces on patrol in the South clashed with an insurgent group in Yala, killing two soldiers.

A security unit clashed with a group of approximately 10 armed insurgents in the Bannangsta district of Yala province.

The soldiers were ambushed by insurgents and the ensuing firefight lasted for about 10 minutes.

As a result, six soldiers sustained injuries and were brought to a nearby hospital.

However, according to the latest report, two of the injured soldiers have already succumbed to their injuries and have passed away.

After the incident, the army forces along with a canine unit have closed off the area so that they can find and capture the fleeing insurgents.

Authorities believe that at least two of the insurgents were also injured in the clash.

All area medical facilities have been asked to keep their eyes out for any injured insurgents who might come in for treatment.

The investigation team stated that the ambush was undertaken by a group of newly recruited Runda Kumpulan Kecil or RKK terrorists, led by Mukta Aliama who are known to be active in the Bacho and Bannangsta districts.

Meanwhile, in the Nong Jik district, in Pattani province, security officials have inspected a suspicious car that was destroyed in a fire after having received intelligence reports that the insurgents are planning to use a similar type vehicle in the attack.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-04

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PM: Cabinet Likely to Extend Emergency Decree in Capital and Adjoining Provinces

The premier said the Emergency Decree is likely to be extended further in an effort to uphold peace and order.

PM Abhisit Vejjajiva, said, during his weekly program ‘Confidence in Thailand with PM Abhisit’, that he has tasked his deputy, Suthep Thaugsuban, with national security matters while he is away in Brussels attending the ASEM summit until October 6.

The emergency law was lifted in three provinces last week before it was set to expire.

They were --Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima.

The state of emergency is still in effect in Bangkok, Sumut Prakarn, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani until October 6.

The Cabinet will decide whether to extend it TOMORROW.

Abhisit said the emergency decree is in force because of the frequent bombings and hints of potential disturbances.

He asserted that the emergency law is being enforced as a preventative measure and to provide security, not to violate the fundamental rights of the people.

The premier has instructed relevant agencies to investigate the cases of people being detained in the wake of the political violence in April and May to determine whether there was misuse of any laws.

He insisted that there is no hunt for political opponents as claimed by many.

He added that the robbery and arson cases must be investigated thoroughly.

He extended an invitation to the National Human Rights Commission, asking to have a open dialogue regarding this matter and the Rights and Liberties Protection Department to take care of the 184 detainees.

As for the 25 missing people, he said their going missing might not be directly linked to the political protest and that the Royal Thai Police will be investigating this matter.

Meanwhile, the prime minister added that during the ASEM summit he will have an unofficial meeting with Cambodian PM Hun Sen after they met in New York to further discuss border tensions.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-04

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Shoe cobbler at TV5 head office detained, alleged to have made telephoned bomb threat to Siriraj Hospital: Police /MCOT

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Shoe repairman arrested for allegedly making bomb hoax

A shoe repairman has been arrested for making a bomb hoax last week.

Acting Metropolitan police chief Pol Lt Gen Chakthip Chaichinda said the shoe repairman allegedly called the Siriraj Hospital to say a bomb had bee planted there.

Chakthip said the man works as a shoe repairman in front of Chanel 5. He was arrested Monday morning.

Metropolitan Police Division 1 Commander Pol Maj Gen Wichai Sangprapahi said police had a record of security camera showing the man making phone call from a public telephone booth at the time the hoax was made. Police have earlier checked the phone record and found that the hoax was made from the booth.

Wichai said the man had admitted making the phone call. Chakthip and Wichai declined to disclose the name of the man.

-- The Nation 2010-10-04

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Red Shirt Lawyers Fight Terrorism Allegations

Red shirt lawyers have appealed to the court, asking that allegations of terrorism against the red shirt ring leaders be dropped. They allege that the allegations are false and that police do not have any evidence to back them. The court is set to make a decision on December 27.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-04

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Phuket defence volunteer shoots romantic rival

A Phuket City Police officer takes a photo of Mr Nipat, who has been

charged with attempted murder for the shooting of Mr Sarawut.

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Thai Court Delays Extradition Of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout

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Six districts in Phetchaburi declared flood disaster zones

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SET index closed at 964.22, down 14.36; Bt/USD30.03; GBP47.36; AUD29.01; EUR41.20; CAD29.35; HKD3.86; SGD22.74; JPY35.79

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Three arrested following East Pattaya house break-in

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Middle-Eastern Woman seriously injured in fall from South Pattaya shop-house

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Foreign Police Volunteer found dead at his Central Pattaya apartment

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Thai authorities detain 11 men for threat to national security

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New Army chief to meet editors late October

New Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha will invite editors of newspapers and TV and radio news stations to a meeting late this month, a deputy Army spokeswoman said Monday.

Col Sirichan Ngathong said the Army chief would like to exchange his views with the editors as well as explaining his policies.

The date of the meeting will have yet to be coordinated with the media, she said.

-- The Nation 2010-10-04

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FLOODS

Resorts in Ratchaburi under water

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Iranian Detained At Suvarnabhumi Airport With 'ice' Worth US$300,000

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All Petrol Prices to Increase 60 Satang Tomorrow, Except for E85

PTT and Bangchak Petroleum have announced that all types of petrol will increase in price by 60 satang tomorrow morning.

However, E85 will increase by only 30 satang.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-04

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New Phuket governor meets honorary consuls on first day at work

Gov Tri Augaradacha pays his respects at the statue of King Rama V

in front of Phuket Provincial Hall this morning.

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to be continued

Thailand Live Tuesday 5 October 2010

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