webfact Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thailand Live Saturday 5 January 2013 News, Bits and Tweets with webfact Keep up to date with live updates from the news, hour by hour. For breaking news, national, regional and international news updates on a daily basis only, this thread is closed to commentary so that those who wish to follow the news can find it here... Commentary is still open for Thailand news in the relevant thread posted in News Clippings. FOLLOW US: You can also follow us on - Twitter: http://twitter.com/georgebkk - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThaiVisaNews - Google+: http://plus.google.c...38430460700577/ - Breaking News via SMS text messages to your mobile phone or handheld device To subscribe dial *424010011 on AIS, One-2-Call, DTAC or True Move networks 14 days complementary subscription for Thaivisa members. If you have questions about the Breaking News SMS service, email: sms [at] thaivisa.com ________________________________________________________________________________ Thailand's current weather and forecasts: http://weather.thaivisa.com/ ________________________________________________________________________________ Related topic: Thailand Live Friday 4 Jan 2013 http://www.thaivisa....day-4-jan-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 CENSORSHIP Govt denies pulling controversial TV show The Nation BANGKOK: -- Government figures yesterday denied any political intervention in the abrupt termination of a controversial soap opera on Channel 3, which was unexpectedly replaced last night with a new drama series. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 POLITICS Abhisit to file second suit against Sukampol The Nation File photo: Abhisit BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would file a complaint with the Administrative Court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission for a second time, saying an order by Defence Minister Sukampol Suwannathat was unlawful and Sukampol had abused his power. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Foreigners Attack Hazing Ritual At Thai Universities Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thailand loses top rice exporter title Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 REDS Thida to seek clarification from judges on charter The Nation File photo: Thida BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt chairwoman Thida Thawornseth said she was preparing to send an open letter to the Constitution Court judges seeking clarification on its advice that a national referendum should be conducted before a charter rewrite. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 TWIN CITIES Phnom Penh, Bangkok now twin cities The Nation Phnom Penh File photo: Sukhumbhand BANGKOK: -- Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday signed a contract with his Phnom Penh counterpart Kep Chuktema to make the two capitals twin cities. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 EDITORIAL Win or lose, the point is to put up a good fight The Nation BANGKOK: -- Is the foreign minister conceding defeat to Cambodia even before the case of disputed Preah Vihear temple comes up for review at the ICJ? Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thai Foreign Minister: Border dispute may not end in Thailand's favor Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 PAD threatens to take to streets again over Preah Vihear, makes seven demands The Nation BANGKOK: -- The ongoing battle with Cambodia over the ancient Hindu temple Preah Vihear has renewed the political fervour of the nationalist People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), who threatened yesterday to hold street protests if the government failed to reject the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thai expats can renew, replace identity cards in country of residence The Nation Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Towichukchaikul, centre, and Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan, right, jointly address a press conference at Government House on the government providing services to renew identification cards for Thais BANGKOK: -- Thai nationals living overseas will be able to renew their identity cards or have them replaced in case of loss or damage at Thai embassies or consulates in their country of residence. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 2004 ARMY CAMP RAID Security tightened for anniversary The Nation Thais gather at the Central Mosque of Narathiwat province yesterday to pray for the restoration of peace and prosperity. Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of the insurgents Police fear insurgents will repeat attack; govt urged to lift martial law NARATHIWAT: -- Security in the southern province of Narathiwat was tightened further yesterday in preparation for the ninth anniversary of an insurgent-led raid on an Army camp in Joh I Rong district. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Suspect sought in brutal slaying The Nation NONTHABURI: -- Police are searching for a young man suspected of brutally killing his girlfriend during the New Year celebration. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Illegal rafts seized from national park The Nation SURAT THANI: -- A set of illegal rafts, docked in a lake in Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani, were yesterday seized by forest rangers and five people were apprehended by police for allegedly possessing or building the rafts without permission. The five suspects have also been charged with possessing a number of restricted logs without permission. The logs were found hidden under water, below the eight rafts. The rafts were previously used by Cheo Lan Chalet to serve as floating resorts. All the suspects are Surat Thani locals who had been hired as workers to construct and renovate the rafts, each of which is worth about Bt200,000. Yesterday's search and arrest followed complaints filed last month by local residents. Park chief Somkiat Luangbamrung said the rafts' ownership had been transferred to Anek Nurak without registration with the Natural Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department. A canteen, worth about Bt150,000, was also being built without permission next to one of the rafts, he added. The previous owner, Rungthiwa Phoolkerd, will be questioned over why she had not registered the sale of the rafts to Anek. The rafts have been towed to Ratcha Prapha Dam located next to Khao Sok National Park, in Ban Ta Khun district. -- The Nation 2013-01-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Life's good in Bangkok, sort of, poll finds THE NATION BANGKOK: -- Bankokians' average level of happiness stands at 3.37 on a 5-point scale, with major concerns about the economy and cost of living, political conflicts, corruption, and harmony among Thais, according to the Life's Good Poll. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Police meeting discusses rising crime and Pattaya's reputation PATTAYA: -- Police Colonel Suwan, the Pattaya Police Chief held a meeting of all Pattaya Police Officers on Friday afternoon at Pattaya City Hall to discuss recent events and how they are impacting on Pattaya, at a time when the entire country is looking towards the ASEAN Economic Community formation in 2015. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ladyboy arrested in Russian drugging and robbery case from Sattahip BANG SAREY: -- A Ladyboy who was looking to raise funds so he could undergo a silicon breast implant procedure and allegedly drugged and robbed millions of baht from a Russian resident in the Bang Saray area has now been arrested. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Foreign Couple caught being a little-too affectionate on Pattaya Beach PATTAYA: -- As Pattaya attempts to change its image from a city dominated by its adult nightlife to a city welcoming families and young children, the last thing the city needs are young foreign couples showing their affections publicly on Pattaya Beach for all to see, which is what occurred in the early hours of Friday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/609672-foreign-couple-caught-being-a-little-too-affectionate-on-pattaya-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thai man murdered in Pattaya Potato Field PATTAYA: -- On Friday afternoon, Police from Huay Yai Station were called to a Potato Field located 500 meters from the main Huay Yai Road to investigate reports of a murder. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Police Officer involved in Pattaya Station shooting "retires" PATTAYA: -- As the case of the Police Senior Sergeant Major, accused of firing a shotgun at the apartment of the Police Station Chief early on New Year’s Day continues, news has reached us confirming the 56 year old officer has been forced to retire following orders from the National Police Chief, despite the fact that he vehemently denies allegations of being involved in the shooting. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 UFO spotted in Sakon Nakhon on Christmas Day You just can't fake this stuff. SAKON NAKHON: -- The Thai online community is buzzing about an alleged photo of a UFO that was taken by an eighth grade student on Christmas Day. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 No wage-hike fund for employers: Kittiratt Akarin Srilert, Thammarat Kijchalong, Petchanet Pratruangkrai The Nation Labourers carry large bags of goods while working at a market in Bangkok Friday. FTI keeps up compensation push; minister denies recent plant closures caused by Bt300 wage BANGKOK: -- Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong yesterday ruled out the idea of setting up a fund to compensate employers in 70 provinces for the added cost of raising the daily minimum wage to Bt300. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: The next long holiday weekend in #Thailand is 23-25 February 2013 for Makha Bucha Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Snowmobile accident kills six in Italian Alps Milan, Jan 5 (AFP) A snowmobile accident in the Italian Alps has left six tourists dead and two others seriously injured, the ANSA news agency reported. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 RT @ACSBKK: Appointments required for regular services, make an appt @ACSBKK http://ow.ly/gwMkj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Cabinet to discuss assistance measures for smaller industries By Digital Media BANGKOK, Jan 5 – A “relief package” to help smaller enterprises impacted by the nationwide minimum wage hike to Bt300 will be tabled to the cabinet on Tuesday, according to Labour Minister Phadermchai Sasomsub. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thai airports service 74 million passengers last year By Digital Media BANGKOK, Jan 5 – More than 74 million passengers passed through six airports in Thailand last year, a 12 percent increase from the previous year, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) reported. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 British Embassy in Bangkok Replies to Worried Pattaya Residents Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Drunk Belgian Tourist Robs Musicians of their Tips By Staff Reporter Tourist Madness Strikes again as a Belgian ex policeman steals the tips from a bar band in Pattaya PATTAYA: -- At 1.45 on Saturday morning, Police officer, Satien Ratpong was called to the Lucky Star Bar in Pattaya to deal with the most stupid of tourists, 50 year old Mr.De Sinet Jos, who was reported as totally drunk and stealing the tips from the bar band who had played all night for customers. Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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