Thailand Live Wednesday 24 Nov 2010

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CRES Clarifies Measures to Deal with Protests

The Center for the Resolution for Emergency Situations has discussed several political movements, including red and yellow shirt protests, and a ban on goods that tarnish the monarchy.

Colonel Sansern Kaeokamnerd, the spokesperson of the Center for the Resolution for Emergency Situations, said those who attended a meeting at the center noted that the People's Alliance for Democracy gathering to oppose the proposed charter amendments saw no chaos.

They say this is because the yellow-shirt movement kept a promise with the government not to camp in front of Parliament overnight .

The colonel went on to say that those at the meeting insisted on continuing a ban on the sale of goods that could instigate political polarization or offend the monarchy.

He stated that the Center for the Resolution for Emergency Situations or CRES will continue to inform the general public about the necessity of this policy.

He added that it is vital that officials collect evidence so as to prevent the monarchy from being insulted.

Concerning the protest by the red shirt group on November 19, Colonel Sansern said authorities did not charge the group, as no one violated the law.

Cases reported involved only sales in banned areas.

The spokesperson added authorities will intensify the security measures in November after a recent rumor claimed there could be clash.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-24

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Pheu Thai MP Pracha Prasopdee said Thaksin told him he believed Democrat Party will b dissolved for sure. /via Khaosod /via@tulsathit

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Imaam, 2 others killed in drive-by shooting in Narathiwat

Narathiwat - An imaam, a tambon administrative chief and a tambon councillor were killed in a drive-by shooting in this southern border province Wednesday police said.

Police said Yamaruding Lohma, 45, chairman of Tambon Samakkhi Administrative Organisation, Sukree Dahi, 60, imaam of Tambon Samakkhi, and Sae-useng Lohmu, 40, a member of the Samakkhi TAO, were killed inside their pick-up truck.

They were attacked by two gunmen on another pick-up truck, using AK-47 assault rifles.

Police said the three were travelling to attend the monthly meeting at the Rusoh district when they were attacked on the main road in Pupoh village in Tambon Samakkhi of Rusoh district.

Police said the pick-up truck with the gunmen caught up with them and the gunmen opened fire at them, killing them at the scene.

-- The Nation 2010-11-24

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Why US pornmakers remain unfazed by Thailand’s 'tough stance' on the exploitation of women

Thailand’s pornography trade..going..going..bong

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AFP: Three Muslim men shot dead in Thai south: police

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Phuket’s most wanted: DEA souvenirs

Nucharee "Hong" Insripram displays a pen with a scroll-out

list of the DEA's most wanted drug traffickers.

Some of the items that will be distributed free on Soi Bangla

during the upcoming Phuket Carnival.

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PM says House dissolution likely early next year for fresh general election /MCOT

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Burmese again fled their country into Thailand

TAK, 24 November 2010 (NNT)-The Thai Army continues to guard the Thai-Burmese border in Pobpra district, Tak province, fearing another clash might break out between the Burmese government and the KGB again.

Over 100 Burmese minorities have reportedly fled their homes and taken refuge in Thailand after the Burmese government has again begun its cracking down on the KGB. Burmese refugees have been told by their government to evacuate from their village, located only 2 kilometers away from where the battle takes place.

Meanwhile, the 4th Infantry Regimen task force in Maesod district has beefed up security along the risk border in Pobpra and Aum-Pang districts, following reports that anti government groups in Burma will take action against their government.

-- NNT 2010-11-24

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Thai women's sepak takraw regu team wins gold

The women's team was pushed to the limit by Vietnamese ladies, overcoming from a second set lapse to win 21-15 14-21 15-12

The Kingdom's sepak takraw squad has contributed four gold medals for Thailand.

Thailand has won a total of nine gold medals so far and is now at No 6 in the medal tally.

-- The Nation 2010-11-24

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PM Abhisit: South and North Korean clashes will affect region, every country wants conflict to end through negotiation /MCOT

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The CRES will continue to confiscate products deemed disrespectful to the Monarchy

BANGKOK, 24 November 2010 (NNT)-The Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has disclosed that it will not abide by Prime Minister Abisit Vejjajiva’s request that it revoke its order banning the sale or distribution of items deemed offensive to the highest institution.

Despite Prime Minister Abisit Vejjajiva’s demand that it review its order on grounds that it might breach the constitution in relation to the rights of expression, the CRES said it would maintain its rights to ban the sale or distribution of items displaying political symbols, pictures, or words deemed disrespectful or even offensive to the royal institution. However, the red-shirt could still distribute any items they wished to, as long as they did not involve the monarchy..

As for the recent cancellation of the planned trip to Thailand by the British Prime Minister, the Thai premier said the move was not in any way related to the current political situation and violence in Thailand as rumored. However, the cancellation has cast Thailand in a bad light in the international community, given the British government until now has not given any clear indication why the trip has been cancelled, Mr.Abisit admitted.

-- NNT 2010-11-24

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Thai Red Cross: number of Thais with aids on the rise

BANGKOK, 23 November 2010 (NNT) - As World Aids Day, set for December 1st, is approaching, the Thai Red Cross Society has just announced that more Thais have come down with Aids, with gays facing the highest risk of contracting the deadly virus.

According to the Red Cross Society, 26 percent of sexually active gays have been treated for Aids; 16 percent of married woman have been infected with the incurable disease, and 12 percent of single woman have come down with the virus. HIV patients could live as long as normal people if they get immediate help, which could also prevent them from infecting their loved ones with the disease that kills millions each year.

The Thai Red Cross Society has also proposed that the law not require parental permission for children under 18 to have blood tests in order to reduce the spread of the HIV.

-- NNT 2010-11-24

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Heartbroken man hangs himself at his Jomtien home

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British expats' Phuket home burgled

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to be continued

Thailand Live Thursday 25 November 2010

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