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Thailand Live Thursday 3 Mar 2011

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Deputy PM Suthep: no indication UDD March 12 rally will lead to violence, but security agencies remain vigilant; asserts no meddling with DSI in case of slain Japanese cameraman /MCOT

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Thai Horror Film Wins 3 Awards at Festival in Washington

The Thai horror film Sop Mai Ngeab, has won three awards at an international film festival in the United States.

The Thai horror film Sop Mai Ngeab, or “Mindfulness and Murder”, directed by Thai-English Tom Waller, won Best Actor Award for lead actor Vitthaya Pansringam, Best Director Award for Tom Waller, and Best Cinematography Award for Wade Muller at the “International Thriller and Spy Film Festival 2010” held in Washington D.C.

Film director Waller, who has worked in the film industry for more than a decade, disclosed that this was his first experience as a director.

“Mindfulness and Murder” is based on the novel “Mindfulness and Murder” written by former journalist Nick Wilgus.

It tells the story of a Buddhist monk in Thailand who must use the skills he acquired as a detective to solve the homicide of a youth slain at a Buddhist monastery.

Waller said it is not easy to present a religious story, but he worked hard to learn about the religion.

He said he is proud of having received the three awards, after the film has been screened at several film festivals. Waller said he is especially excited about the film's launch in Thailand.

The film stars Vitthaya Pansringam, Prinya Intachai, better known as Way from the hip-hop group Thaitanium, Chareena Sirisinha or Kaew from pop band ZaZa, and Wipawee Charoenpura.

The film is set to hit Thai theaters nationwide on April 6.

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-- Tan Network 2011-03-03

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New Politics Party to Start Unveiling Candidates in Mid-March

The secretary-general of the New Politics Party says the party has prepared a three-part strategy for the next General Election, while its candidates will be unveiled later this month.

Secretary-General of the New Politics Party Suriyasai Katasila announced that the party has planned a strategy for the next General Election, which is expected to take place soon.

The strategy is designed to promote public participation, in which party members from all over the country will be able to take part in the candidate selection process.

The party branches throughout the country have been asked to help formulate election platforms aimed to address local problems.

The party is also planning to open a campaign center in preparation for the national election.

The New Politics Party secretary-general added that according to electoral rules, the party must submit 125 names for the party's list candidates.

The first 15 names will consist of some members of the party's executive committee, while the others will consist of those who share the same ideology with the party.

While the party intends to field its candidates in all 76 provinces, it may not have a candidate in all 375 electoral districts.

The New Politics Party will start unveiling its candidates in a few weeks.

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-- Tan Network 2011-03-03

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Apple's ailing chief executive Steve Jobs made surprise appearance to unveil a new version of hot-selling iPad that is thinner, lighter and features video cameras /MCOT

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Police captain killed in apparent suicide at petrol station

A police captain was found shot dead at a Bangkok petrol station Thursday morning in what appeared to be a suicide.

The body of Pol Capt Phumsak Rasho, an officer of the Juvenile and Women Welfare Protection Division, was found inside a Mercedes Benz car at the Shell petrol station on Soi Chaeng Wattana 15 in Thung Song Hong district at 9 am.

Witnesses said the car was parked since 10 pm Wednesday night.

He had bullet wound on his head.

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-- The Nation 2011-03-03

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Prime Minister Abhisit on Thursday confirmed dissolution of the House, and the planned general election despite continuing anti-government protests /Nation

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Dead leatherback sea turtle discovered in Phuket

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The carcass of the dead leatherback, which is now under examination

at the Phuket Marine Biological Center.

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300,000 smart cards to be ready for printing ID cards March 11

The first lot of long-awaited 300,000 chip-embedded identification cards will be ready for making identification cards on March 11.

Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerkul said he was informed by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry that the first lot of 300,000 smart cards would be ready for distributing to household registration offices in time for printing ID cards on March 11.

Since the first lot has only 300,000 cards, they will be distributed to only 200 offices in remote areas first.

Chaovarat said the ICT would deliver enough smart cards for making ID cards nationwide by the third week of March.

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-- The Nation 2011-03-03

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Royally-sponsored cremation for Mae Thuan on March 12

A royally-sponsored cremation rite for Mae Thuan, the late mother of former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, will be held on March 12.

Kij Leekpai, the president of Trang Provincial Administrative Organization, said the cremation will be held at 4 pm at the Khun Wiset Temple.

Kij said the Trang PAO sought the royally-sponsor rite for Thuan.

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-- The Nation 2011-03-03

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Security Stepped Up in Yala Amid Car Bomb Rumor

The Military and police officers have increased security methods in the strife-torn Yala province following a rumor about another car comb in the municipality.

At a market in Yala Municipality, security officers were deployed to safeguard Buddhist monks after a rumor claimed that militants are planning to trigger a car bomb.

Authorities have received reports that two sedans have been brought into Yala province to be armed with explosives.

Security has also been tightened in fresh markets, where soldiers and police have set up checkpoints to ensure the safety of local residents.

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Chalerm: Not enough info for 4-day debate

Pheu Thai MP Chalerm Yoobamrung Thursday conceded the upcoming censure might lack the substance to justify a four-day debate, voicing concern about the opposition being upstaged by the coalition.

"I believe the coalition will be at advantage from the lengthy censure because the public attention will wane," he said.

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-- The Nation 2011-03-03

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