Thailand Live Saturday 3 November 2012

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PM'S CHALLENGE

Yingluck takes over security matters

The Nation

Yingluck

She is expected to continue her 'integrated way' of management; no drastic changes planned

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has decided to personally take on the challenge of security matters, especially as several men in the Cabinet have failed to handle the issue successfully.

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Thaksin's Myanmar visit only 'courtesy call'

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra will go on a three-day visit to Myanmar next week during which he will meet President Thein Sein, the ex-leader's legal adviser Noppadol Pattama said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....k/#entry5808613

Full diplomatic calendar ahead

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- November promises to be a busy month, with the US presidential election followed closely by a leadership transition in China, and important regional events taking place in Thailand and neighbouring countries.

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SEC pressure rises on BEC, Sorrayuth

Business Reporters

The Nation

Vorapol

BANGKOK: -- Listed companies urged to be discreet in dealing with tainted individuals or firms; TV operator mum on media personality's future while its shares slide 4 per cent

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Nissan goes for annual output of 370,000 units

KINGSLEY WIJAYASINHA

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Japanese auto-maker Nissan plans to raise annual production in Thailand to 370,000 units by 2016, thanks to an Bt11-billion investment for a second assembly plant that will produce up to 150,000 vehicles per year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....d/#entry5808624

EDITORIAL

Snub to Jatuporn was a wise move by Pheu Thai brass

The Nation

Although Premier Yingluck and her brother need the red shirts, they were right to leave the movement's firebrand leader out of the Cabinet

BANGKOK: -- The red shirts' disappointment at the exclusion of their leader, Jatuporn Promphan, from the new Cabinet line-up has overshadowed other ministerial reshuffle news on the front pages. This may be the time to once again evaluate the relationship between one of the country's richest families and the poor masses of whom it proclaims to be the champion. But enemies of the Pheu Thai Party could be badly mistaken if they give too much importance to the current red-shirt dissatisfaction. The ironic relationship has been subject to frequent scrutiny and speculation about a break-up, and this often surfaces when cases like Jatuporn's materialise.

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Phuket Court to trial Swedish 'killing' duo separately

Phuket Gazette

Swedish national Johan Sebastian Ljung accepted the premeditated murder charge against him. Photo: Gazette file

Tommy Viktor Soderlund (right) denied all charges against him, including charges of carrying a knife and an unlicensed firearm with ammunition. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Provincial Court today ruled that it will hear the cases of Swedish nationals Johan Sebastian Ljung and Tommy Viktor Soderlund separately.

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Phuket B2.7mn KBank robber arrested, confesses

Phuket Gazette

Anusit Kaewmookda (in white singlet), arrested for the armed robbery of the KBank branch north of Phuket Town on Wednesday, answers police questions earlier this evening. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Police late this afternoon arrested Anusit Kaewmookda, the man wanted for the armed robbery of a Kasikornbank (KBank) branch north of Phuket Town on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....r/#entry5808637

Six teens held in Songkhla blast

The Nation

SONGKHLA: -- Six teenagers were arrested on Thursday night after triggering a home-made bomb in return for a small amount of money and drugs.

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Premier assigns jobs to her new deputies

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra assigned jobs to her new deputies yesterday, saying her new Cabinet was stronger than the two previous line-ups thanks to the inclusion of veterans. Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung replaced Yongyuth Wichaidit in the position of first deputy PM and has been put in charge of overseeing security issues and several ministries because he is experienced and has worked with the Cabinet for a long time, she said.

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Consumer confidence rises but may be short-lived

PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Thai consumer confidence is on the rise again, thanks to less concern about a repeat of last year's flood disaster and better sentiment arising from the current economic growth. However, this trend could be ruined early next year as worries about political stability escalate and higher wages affect some businesses.

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British police arrest second celebrity in Savile sex scandal

LONDON, ENGLAND (BNO NEWS) -- British police on Thursday arrested well-known comedian Freddie Starr in connection with an investigation into allegations that the late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile and others were involved in the sexual abuse of hundreds of children.

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PM, on weekly TV programme, asserts cabinet reshuffle won't disrupt government policy; to supervise security issues herself /MCOT

DSI & Police Shut Down Illegal North Pattaya LPG Station

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/595461-dsi-police-shut-down-illegal-north-pattaya-lpg-station/

RT @RichardBarrow: From this Sunday until 14 Nov, all roads through the city in Samut Prakan will be closed 5pm-6am for the temple fair.

PM asserts cabinet reshuffle won't disrupt government action

By Digital Media

BANGKOK, Nov 3 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday asserted that the latest cabinet reshuffle won't disrupt her government’s policy implementation, saying that the administration has focused on policy rather than personnel.

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RT @RichardBarrow: Samut Prakan Temple Fair starts on Sunday with fairground rides, food stalls & the Wall of Death http://thai.vi/TlkE8Q

Well-known Pool Company MD killed in motorbike crash in Jomtien

PATTAYA:--The German Managing Director of the well-known Lomatec Company based in Jomtien was killed in a single vehicle road accident in Jomtien just before daybreak on Saturday.

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Two suspected Pattaya drug dealers arrested and 2,000 Yabba Tablets seized

PATTAYA:--Two suspected drug dealers and 2,000 Yabba Tablets were seized in a drug suppression operation conducted by Banglamung Police on Friday Night.

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Commerce Ministry admits Thai rice exports will miss 8.5 million tons target, confident Thailand can be top rice exporter in terms of export value /MCOT

World Champion Boxers to visit Thailand in 2013 Charity Tour

PATTAYA: -- CEA Group Chairman announces World Boxing Champions to tour Thailand next year

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