PM orders tighter security in deep South
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- Defence volunteers questioned; Army says still early to judge motive for recent attacks

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Police are ready for Songkran, chief assures citizens
Chanikarn Phumhirun
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- Police are ready to provide assistance to travellers and maintain law and order during the Songkran festival from April 11-17, national police chief Adul Saengsingkaew said.

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False report of Myanmar soldiers' deaths blamed on radio miscommunication, all safe
The Nation on Sunday April 7, 2013 1:00 am

RANONG: -- Thirteen Myanmar soldiers earlier reported as having been killed in a clash with unidentified armed forces on the Thai-Myanmar border were actually lost in a forest but are now safe, according to the Myanmar authorities.

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ABAC SURVEY
Fed up with politics, public shuns debate on charter changes
The Nation on Sunday April 7, 2013 1:00 am

Sarcasm, lack of substance has turned public off, pollster says

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Local opinion to be considered for Krabi power plant, Pongsak vows
The Nation on Sunday

KRABI: -- The government may reconsider its plan to build a coal-fired electricity plant in Krabi province if there was strong opposition, Energy Minister Pongsak Ruktapongpisal said.

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Klong Toei fire razes 39 homes; no injuries reported
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- A fire yesterday in the Charoensuk community on Rama IV Rd in Bangkok's Klong Toei area burned down 39 houses, leaving many residents to seek refuge at local temple or relatives' houses.

Thong Lor police station investigator Pol Lieutenant Songtham Worapan said the fire, which broke out at about 8.30am yesterday, started in a commercial building before spreading to nearby shop houses.

There were no reports of injury or deaths. It took fire-fighters with 30 fire engines over an hour to put out the blaze because the only access was through a small alley. The alley was crowded with onlookers and panicking residents trying to move their belongings out.

The shop houses in the area were made of wood. One housed a leather-making business that stored highly flammable chemicals like glue and thinner solution.

Klong Toei district chief Wiparan Chainukit, who inspected the scene, said 39 houses were damaged but the cause of the fire was unknown, pending a police investigation. The district office in the meantime would set up a tent to gather complaints from those affected by the fire, while many residents would have to temporarily stay at a local temple or relatives' houses.

-- The Nation 2013-04-07

RT@RichardBarrow: Developers of the "Leaning Towers of Pathum Thani" expected to demolish the 100 million baht project (Bangkok Post)

RT@RichardBarrow: State officials suspected in Yala attack that killed deputy governor (Bangkok Post)

RT@191Thailand: Two dead & 1 injured when a car hit a truck on Phahonyothin outbound late last night (Pic @fm91trafficpro) pic.twitter.com/eG3NU0sVfp

RT@RichardBarrow: Saen Saeb boat services will stop during #Songkran from 13-16 April. Resume on 17 April pic.twitter.com/rrPR90FgTi

RT@191Thailand: Car on fire late last night at the Muang Thong intersection. No reports of injuries (Pic @mr_madoa) buff.ly/17jxygf

Phuket Opinion: Forever at the mafia’s mercy
Phuket Gazette -

Sea taxis would just skirt the issue, not solve the real problem. Image: Gazette Graphics

PHUKET: The proposal by the chief of the Phuket Marine Office to launch a “sea taxi” to ferry passengers between Patong and Phuket International Airport deserves credit for innovation, but appears somewhat impractical.

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PM flies to pay respect at funeral service for Yala deputy governor killed in Friday’s bombing /MCOT

DSI: Aerial photos may save Phuket sea gypsy village
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has obtained historical aerial photographs of the Rawai beachfront dating back as far back as 1950, which may prove to be the evidence needed to save the village from being plundered by private investors.

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RT@191Thailand: Bomb injures 4 in Narathiwat (Bangkok Post)

99 foreign entrepreneurs invested Bt3.6 bln in Thailand in Q1, an increase of 126% year-on-year: Commerce Ministry /MCOT

PM visits Yala to discuss with governors of 5 southern border provinces, plans to tighten security for govt officials, local residents /MCOT

4 officials wounded in bombing in Cho-airong, Narathiwat in morning while returning from examining bomb blast site in Sungai Padi last night /MCOT

Two paramilitary rangers killed in roadside bombing, shooting attack in Narathiwat's Ra-ngae; gunmen steal victims' weapons before fleeing /MCOT

Woman delivers egg-straordinary baby
Phuket Gazette -

A woman in Nakhon Sri Thammarat province claims to have given birth to an egg.

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Allegations of Police torture by seriously injured 16 year old Pattaya drug suspect

PATTAYA:--A 16 year old boy is recovering from major abdominal surgery at Banglamung Hospital following an incident at a Pattaya Train Station last week where he claims to have been tortured by 3 men, two of them Police Officers, who suspected him of possessing drugs.

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Two soldiers injured in bombing in Narathiwat's Rueso district; disturbances have occurred in 3 locations of Narathiwat today /MCOT

Three bombings in Narathiwat, two paramilitary rangers killed
By Digital Media

NARATHIWAT, April 7 – Three bombings in Narathiwat have been reported Sunday, killing two paramilitary rangers and wounding six others.

The first bomb went off on Jaru-satian Road in Cho Ai Rong district when seven officials of the bomb squad were travelling to inspect the site of Saturday’s bombing in Sungaipadi district. Four soldiers were wounded and rushed to Cho Ai Rong Hospital.

In another separate incident, two paramilitary rangers were killed in a bombing and shooting ambush.

Two officials were riding a motorcycle in Rangae district when a roadside bomb exploded and an unknown number of attackers subsequently shot them before making off with their M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles.
In Rueso district, two soldiers were reportedly wounded in a separate bombing attack. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-04-07

Dept of International Trade Promotion targets 10% growth of fresh fruits, vegetables, dried and frozen food exports, valued at some Bt45 bln /MCOT

Slight drop in car bookings with 40,000 units at annual motor show-- about 30% lower than original prediction: event organiser /MCOT

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