Thailand Live Thursday 29 Nov 2012

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Thailand Live Thursday 29 November 2012

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HIV

'Country in crIsIs'

CHULARAT SAENGPASSA,

PONGPHON SARNSAMAK

THE NATION

Half a million have Aids virus but numbers adding up every hour; campaigns hamstrung by government indifference

BANGKOK: -- In Thailand, at least one person becomes HIV-positive every hour, joining a million others who have been infected with the Aids virus in the country over the past two decades.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

How MP built case against rice scheme

Prapasri Osathanon

THE NATION

Warong: probe required money, help from many who fear project's impacts

BANGKOK: -- Democrat MP Warong Dechgitvigrom has earned much praise for his expose of alleged fraud in the government’s controversial rice price-pledging project. But to gain the valuable information, he had to invest a lot of time and money, and rely on experts in various fields to get the job done.

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CENSURE DEBATE

Poll gives opposition better scores than govt

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- People surveyed by ABAC Real-Time POLL gave the opposition better scores than the government in terms of the quality of information exposed in the censure debate, although more than half still trusted in the prime minister, her deputy and other ministers grilled during the three day no-confidence motion to continue to carry out their duties.

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PSY

HM gets 'Gangnam Style' birthday wishes

Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul, THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Thai fans galloped to the catchy beat of 'Gangnam Style' ahead of an appearance by the hit song's performer Psy at a press conference yesterday at Siam Paragon's Parc Paragon.

The South Korean star also signed his birthday wish to His Majesty the King: "Please be healthy forever, sir!"

Promoting last night's "Gangnam Style Thailand Extra Live" concert in Muang Thong Thani, Psy was interviewed by TV host Wuthithorn "Woody" Milintachinda.

"Sawasdi khrub," said Psy, after being asked if he could speak Thai.

"Fans, can I hear your voices," he then asked in English, and the crowd answered with screams. He didn't seem to be satisfied, though. "Are they fine in English? Their sound is so small."

"How are you today?" he then shouted, and was answered by louder screams. He then said a greeting in Korean: "Han yong ha sae yoo".

"Gangnam Style" recently became the most-watched video on YouTube. It racked up more than 817 million views, 40 million of them from Thailand - the second-largest number of "Gangnam Style" viewers after the US.

"It is kind of strange," Psy said. "Thai fans, they are amazing."

Psy noted that he has visited Thailand before, to attend a concert earlier this year by South Korean superstar Rain. "Six months later, it's my turn to be onstage."

Asked about plans for his next hit, Psy said he is working on an album that's set for release next March. "Actually, I had five albums before 'Gangnam Style', but none of them were a big international hit like this one. So for the new |project, I'll not try to beat 'Gangnam Style', but try to be with it."

-- The Nation 2012-11- 29

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Ministry urges relief for firms hurt by wage hike

TINNAKORN CHAOWACHUEN

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The Labour Ministry will propose to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking a raft of urgent relief measures to lessen the burden on businesses of January's nationwide increase to Bt300 in the daily minimum wage.

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THAI TALK

Academics exchange salvos: Let the real debate begin

Suthichai Yoon

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- When the country's leading intellectuals debate the most controversial economic policy in public - instead of pontificating in their ivory towers about theories and ambiguous issues - you know there might be light at the other end of the tunnel.

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Democrat lawmakers 'violated charter' in grilling of Yingluck

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai Party yesterday lodged an impeachment complaint against six Democrat Party MPs, accusing them of committing constitutional offences during the censure debate.

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Dems seek hearing into 'sexual harassment' in House

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Democrat Party yesterday petitioned for a hearing into alleged misconduct by Pheu Thai MP Prasit Chaisrisa.

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Robinson plans 10 new stores in 2013-14

WARIN TRINO

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Robinson Department Store plans to open five stores in both 2013 and 2014 after its sales this year were forecast to surge by 20 per cent to Bt20 billion.

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Hotel group, BMA to push Charm of Bangkok abroad

BAMRUNG AMNATCHAROENRIT

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is teaming up with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to promote the capital's charms in international travel marts next year as part of its plan to maintain the city as a major tourism destination.

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Warning against toxic cough syrup

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about a toxic cough syrup that has caused at least 17 deaths in Pakistan.

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China's new passport not a problem

SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has no problem with the new Chinese passport and recognises it as long as it is legally issued by China as a travel document, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

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Health Ministry unfazed by nurses' strike call

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry yesterday shrugged off a threat by nurses with temporary employee status to stage a three-day strike. The strike would start on January 1.

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NHRC to hear Chalerm's testimony on protest

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will summon Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung to testify at the December 7 hearing on the Pitak Siam rally.

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Suthep's son, 3 others face action

The Nation

DSI chief says agency not biased, seeks help from public prosecutors

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will next week prosecute a son of Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban and three others over alleged forest encroachment on a mountain on Koh Samui, Surat Thani.

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Officials meet to discuss education in region

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- A two-day annual meeting of senior education officials in the region kicked off in Bangkok yesterday to help develop a policy on regional collaboration as well as the implementation of plans to improve education.

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PM urges ministers to act on censure findings

Piyanart Srivalo

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday instructed her Cabinet members to use information presented by Opposition MPs during the just-completed censure debate in order to improve their work.

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Phuket axe murderer out on bail until next year

Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- The 15-year-old boy who confessed to killing his sleeping stepfather with an axe in August will appear before the Phuket Family and Juvenile Court on the morning of February 4 next year.

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Pattaya charity swim across the bay is huge success

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya’s Rotary club organised the 9^th annual Cross bay swim this weekend, with amazing results both for the swimmers and for charities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....s-huge-success/

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1 Million Baht Robbery From North Pattaya Spa & Hotel

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/601423-1-million-baht-robbery-from-north-pattaya-spa-hotel/

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Two Russian Females arrested after South Pattaya convenience store “incident”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/601422-two-russian-females-arrested-after-south-pattaya-convenience-store-incident/

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Phuket girl, 12, feared dead in tour van crash

Phuket Gazette

The Phuket tour van reportedly collided head-on with a pickup truck in Chalong at about 7am. Photo: Dean Noble

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Thai stock index opens on Thursday at 1,304.18, up 4.24 points /MCOT

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RT @mpoppel: Shocking: Number of rhinos poached in South Africa this year jumps from 455 in October to 588 now.

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Obama, Romney to meet for lunch at White House on Thursday

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HM the King, HRH Princess Sirindhorn celebrate Loy Krathong

By Digital Media

BANGKOK, Nov 29 - His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, on Wednesday celebrated the Loy Krathong festival at Siriraj Hospital pier and floated their krathongs on the Chao Phraya River, adding their light to the lights already illuminating Thailand's River of Kings.

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Ace life saving rescue team recover dog

SATTAHIP: -- Canine Female rescued from self imposed imprisonment

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Two new Phuket police stations ready in December

Phuket Gazette

NEW HOME. The temporary buildings under construction will become the new Wichit Police Station until the permanent station is built later next year. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Choti Chavaviwat on Tuesday inspects the construction site of the new Wichit police station. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Two new “temporary” Phuket police stations will open by December, ahead of permanent police stations that are slated for completion late next year.

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