Thailand Live Tuesday 25 Sep 2012

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School employee shot dead in Yala; highway labourer injured by Narathiwat bomb

YALA, Sept 25 – A school employee was shot dead in Yala today, while a highway worker was severely wounded by a booby trap bomb in nearby Narathiwat.

Jeyor Dam, a worker at Yata School was shot in the head and torso in Yala’s Raman district.

According to investigators, he was returning from sending teachers home. An unknown number of gunmen riding a motorcycle attacked him and took his gun.

In another incident, Manapee Hama, 40, a Ruso highway district office temporary worker stepped on a booby trap bomb. He was severely wounded and rushed to Ruso hospital.

One of a group of ten workers cutting grass at the roadside, the victim stepped on a buried bomb. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-09-25

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Red Bull heir pays Bt3m to victim's family

The family of Pol Snr Sgt-Major Wichien Klanprasert, who was run over by Red Bull heir Worrayuth Yoovidhya's Ferrari last month, have agreed to an out-of-court settlement of Bt3 million, police said Tuesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/586931-red-bull-heir-pays-bt3m-to-victims-family/#entry5698940

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More rains, flooding expected in Bangkok

Bangkok residents will be facing more downpours and likely flooding over the next few days.

According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, thunderstorm will cover most parts of Bangkok and its adjacent provinces until next Monday. Cloud-bursts are expected in many areas too.

-- The Nation 2012-09-25

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AoT assures Don Muang Airport will be ready for service on October 1

BANGKOK, 25 September 2012 (NNT) - Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Flying Officer Anirut Thanomkulabutra has insisted that Don Muang Airport will be officially reopened on October 1, 2012, as scheduled.

Mr. Anirut said a new commanding center will soon be set up at Don Muang Airport in preparation for the facility’s reopening on October 1. Airport personnel as well as immigration and customs officers and airline staff will be stationed at the center to ensure smooth services and address any problems that may occur.

The preparation of the duty-free area is now being made under the supervision of The Mall Group and Duty Free Co, Ltd. For passengers who wish to commute between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang Airports, shuttle bus services are provided from 05.00 hrs-22.00 hrs.

There are also other transportations available, such as rental cars, limousines, taxis and public buses. It is expected that there will be 12 million passengers using the service at Don Muang Airport, with 281 flights daily, in its first year of operation.

-- NNT 2012-09-25

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Ministry hopes to negotiate easy term for Thai couple

The Foreign Ministry is planning to negotiate a reduced jail term and an eventual pardon for the Thai couple facing long prison sentences over drug charges in Myanmar, ministry deputy spokesman Sek Wannamethee said Tuesday.

Chumponnative Thanom Jansamut, 52, faces an 18-year jail term, while his accomplice, Surat Thaniresident Kalaya Thawo, 49, faces 15 years. The two are among the 92 Thai citizens arrested in July for illegal entry, encroaching on Myanmar territory and clearing land on the other side of the border.

While the three-and-a-half-year sentence on 83 of the detainees had been lifted, the remaining nine are still in prison and seven of them face an addition seven years for possession of war weapons.

Sek said that if negotiations fall through, Thanom would end up serving 28-and-half years in prison because he faces both charges of illegal entry and possession of war weapons, while Kalaya would serve 18-and-a-half years if the term for illegal entry is included.

-- The Nation 2012-09-25

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Jeng Dokjik confesses anew; court will decide bail bid Friday

BANGKOK, Sept 25 - Yossawaris Chuklom, also known as Jeng Dokjik, jailed Red Shirt activist and former comedian, confessed in Criminal Court today to having broken the law and promised to refrain from all political activity if he is released on bail.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/586934-jeng-dokjik-confesses-anew%3B-court-will-decide-bail-bid-friday/#entry5699004

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RT@191Thailand: 7:45pm Fire under BTS Sala Daeng - RT @nutzumi: ไฟไหม้ป้ายไฟ หน้าทางขึ้นbts ศาลาแดงครับ pic.twitter.com/SHtRPUNA

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RT@RichardBarrow: 5 people, including 1 journalist, injured in a clash between Red Shirts & Yellow Shirts in Bangkok bit.ly/QhAJ0L

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RT@terryfrd: Can police doctor case get worse? Yes. Neighbours found many of Dr's beautiful horses, etc. in appalling condition from lack of food /TPBS

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Mekhong Kurt Dead - Kurt T. Francis

Rest in Peace:

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