Thailand, rebel group to open peace talks March 28

BANGKOK, March 14, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand and one of several rebel groups in the country's Muslim south will open peace negotiations in Malaysia on March 28 to try to end a bloody insurgency, a Thai official said Thursday.

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PHI PHI ISLAND
Drought hits paradise island
The Nation

PHUKET: -- The severe drought is threatening to quickly spread over many parts of the country, with water on the world-renowned tourist getaway of Phi Phi Island set to run out as early as this month.

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Toyota Thailand to cease operations April 5 to alleviate power outage
By English News



BANGKOK, March 14 – Toyota Motor Thailand will close its car assembly operations on April 5 to cooperate with the government’s plea on energy savings, according to the company’s top executive.

President Kyoichi Tanaka announced that Toyota's three assembly plants will be suspended, to be substituted on May 4.

He said spare parts manufacturers in the Toyota supply chain were requested to do the same to help reduce power consumption.

Mr Tanaka said the company would be willing to cooperate with the government in using less power on April 5 to alleviate the authorities’ concern on power outage.

The Energy Ministry earlier warned the Thai public of a possible electricity shortage during April 5-14 when the Yanada platform in Myanmar, which supplies natural gas for Thailand’s power generating, will be shut down for maintenance. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-03-14

Smog blankets northern Thailand
By Digital Media



CHIANG MAI, March 14 - Health-threatening smog, rising levels of airborne dust particles, is now threatening the northern provinces of Thailand, which could affect the health of local residents.

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Chic toilets promote a new look at Suvarnabhumi Airport



BANGKOK, 14 March 2013 (NNT)-Suvarnabhumi Airport has joined hands with Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) in their attempt to spruce up toilets inside the passenger terminal and make a long lasting impression on airport users.

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Seven-Eleven's pork products contain chicken
By Praj Kiatpongsan


Spicy Minced Pork with Sticky Rice Burger

BANGKOK: -- Thai netizens have been passionately debating about whether or not it is correct for some 7-11 pork products to have chicken on their ingredient lists.

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Bangkok EC sends 2 more complaints against gubernatorial election results for EC consideration; major press conference set for Mar 20 /MCOT

Bikes blazing across Phuket, arson suspected
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- A series of suspected arson attacks on motorbikes in Phuket over the last two days has police scrambling to identify the culprit or culprits.

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Expensive Phuket jet ski fun for Chinese tourists
Naraporn Tuarob

PHUKET: Three Chinese tourists go home this weekend after learning how expensive it can be to hire a jet ski in Patong.

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People's Alliance for Democracy leaders have been indicted for the seizure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in 2008 /Bangkok Post

Bangkok Election commission promises 'big news' next week
Chanikarn Phumhirun,
Piyanut Tumnukasetchai
The Nation

Bangkok Election Commission chairman Thaweesak Tuchinda said Thursday he would invite the media to cover "big news" next Wednesday regarding the Bangkok governor election.

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Thai 'Yellow Shirt' airport protesters to face trial

BANGKOK, March 14, 2013 (AFP) - Dozens of Thai royalist activists will face trial for their roles in protests which paralysed the kingdom's main airports in 2008 and stranded thousands of tourists, the group's lawyer said Thursday.

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Fears over safety of tourists in Phuket

By Natalie Paris

The chief of police in Phuket, Thailand, has asked for help to reduce the number of serious crimes against visitors in the popular beach resort.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/626069-fears-over-safety-of-tourists-in-phuket/

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