Thailand Live Saturday 27 Apr 2013

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More expressways expected to be built to solve traffic problem

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BANGKOK, 27 April 2013 (NNT)-The Ministry of Transport will be taking action to ease daily traffic congestion around entrances to various expressways after the number of cars using expressways has reportedly increased to nearly 2 million a day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635545-more-expressways-expected-to-be-built-to-solve-bangkoks-traffic-problem/

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Govt eases calls for action on baht
Suphannee Pootpisut,
Sarun Kijvasin
The Nation


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Kittiratt says measures may no longer be needed as currency's rise loses steam

BANGKOK: -- The government sees no need for measures to curb the baht's appreciation as the Thai currency's upward trend is showing signs of losing steam, Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said yesterday after a meeting with senior officials, including the central bank governor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635551-thai-govt-eases-calls-for-action-on-baht/

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DEEP SOUTH
Security upped as Krue Se day looms
The Nation


Military officials from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit at Ingkayuthaborihan Camp in insurgency-hit Pattani province conduct bomb-disposal training.

Three suspected insurgents shot dead after raids on hideouts in Yala

YALA: -- Security officials shot dead three suspected insurgents in separate incidents yesterday, after conducting simultaneous raids on mountain hideouts in two districts of Yala province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635552-deep-south-security-upped-as-krue-se-day-looms/

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Thailand and Cambodia submit maps backing cases on Preah Vihear 'vicinity'
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation


The red part of this map shows the area of Preah Vihear Temple and its vicinity as determined by the Thai cabinet in 1962

BANGKOK: -- Thailand and Cambodia yesterday submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) maps and graphics to demonstrate the area surrounding Preah Vihear Temple, in response to a question raised last week by Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, after the hearing on the temple's "vicinity".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635553-thailand-and-cambodia-submit-maps-backing-cases-on-preah-vihear-vicinity/

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New bird-flu strain 'one of most deadly ever seen'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- International experts said on Wednesday that the latest H7N9 bird-flu virus was "one of the most lethal influenza viruses" seen so far, as Taiwan reported the first infection outside mainland China.

As of March 31, the mainland confirmed 108 cases and 22 deaths, while Taiwan confirmed the first case on Wednesday. The patient was a man who had recently returned from working in eastern China, where most of the H7N9 cases have been reported.

"This is definitely one of the most lethal influenza viruses we have seen so far," said Keiji Fukuda, a leading flu expert with the World Health Organisation, who led a team on a week-long visit to China to study the virus.

Fukuda told the press that the latest strain was more easily transmissible than the more common H5N1 virus. Experts had previously remarked on the "affinity" H7N9 virus had for humans.

Taiwanese health authorities said their first case, a 53-year-old man who had returned from the mainland city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province, developed symptoms three days after arriving.

Taiwanese Health Minister Chiu Wen-ta said the patient had not been in contact with poultry or eaten undercooked birds or eggs while in Suzhou.

The WHO team said that though poultry was the likely source of the H7N9 outbreak as chickens, ducks and pigeons in the markets had tested positive, it also warned about the potential for human-to-human transmission.


-- The Nation 2013-04-27

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EDITORIAL
Constitutional Court debate is a risky proxy war
The Nation

Old wounds will be reopened if the government goes ahead with charter reform; perhaps a reason for it to think twice before taking that course

BANGKOK: -- Charter "reform" has always been a political time bomb. When it deals with sensitive matters like the powers of the Constitutional Court, the situation becomes potentially more explosive. And when lawmakers are hell bent on changing the highest law of the land at a time of deep national divisions, the danger increases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635554-constitutional-court-debate-is-a-risky-proxy-war-thai-editorial/

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Charter court files complaint against red shirts
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Constitutional Court yesterday filed a police complaint against the four red shirts who have been leading the rally outside the court complex, accusing them of defamation and inciting unrest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635556-charter-court-files-complaint-against-red-shirts/

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Another pair of yellow shirts indicted over 2008 sieges of Bangkok's airports
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Two more yellow-shirt leaders were indicted yesterday over their roles in the seizures of Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports in 2008.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635557-another-pair-of-yellow-shirts-indicted-over-2008-sieges-of-bangkoks-airports/

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EMERGENCY CARE
Govt urged to rein in prices of private hospitals
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation

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Malpractice network cites complaints about unnecessarily high charges

BANGKOK: -- The Medical Malpractice Victims' network yesterday called for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to set up a panel to control the cost of medical treatment at private hospitals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635561-thai-govt-urged-to-rein-in-prices-of-private-hospitals/

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Widow seeks justice for husband's murder
Opas Boonlom
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Nearly nine years after activist Charoen Wat-aksorn was shot dead at a seaside town he was trying to protect from corruption, his widow feels justice has yet to be delivered.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635562-thai-widow-seeks-justice-for-husbands-murder/

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Nothing suspect about vaccine plant: chief
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- There are no irregularities in the vaccine plant being built by the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) and the many problems that have cropped up have more to do with technicalities, former Pharmaceutical Commission chairman Dr Wichai Chokewiwat said yesterday.

Speaking to the press before testifying to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which is looking into the factory project, Wichai said the delays had been caused by the lack of knowledge on how to prevent moisture in the underground laboratories. This need came up after the 2011 flood crisis.

In relation to the statement issued by the Public Health Ministry that the project had been hurried through even though the World Health Organisation had not certified the production standard, Wichai said the facilities needed to be put in place before mass production and parallel research could begin.

When asked why there were four contracts for one project, Wichai said all 10 contractors had different expertise, hence they all had to be hired to ensure efficiency and transparency.

He added that he would be willing to allow the media to cover the DSI hearing yesterday, though the investigation agency prohibited such coverage.

As for rumours that the commission and the GPO were being discredited so as to make way for foreign drug companies to dominate the domestic market, Wichai said that it if were true it was an evil thing to do, but refused to comment further.


-- The Nation 2013-04-27

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Thailand well suited for operating headquarters
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has a high chance to become the centre for regional operating headquarters (ROH) of international corporations thanks to the forthcoming Asean Economic Community and the Kingdom's strategic location in Southeast Asia, said CB Richard Ellis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635563-thailand-well-suited-for-operating-headquarters/

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Review of Emergency treatment in Private Thai Hospitals



BANGKOK: -- Private hospitals are to be brought into line with the government national health plan, which covers all Thai nationals for emergency treatment anywhere in the nation and in any hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635561-thai-govt-urged-to-rein-in-prices-of-private-hospitals/#entry6342977

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Opposition leader urges PM to take full control of southern resolution
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BANGKOK, April 27 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called for government unity and the prime minister’s sincerity in solving unrest in Thailand’s deep South.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635586-opposition-leader-abhisit-urges-p-m-yingluck-to-take-full-control-of-southern-resolution/

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Military ranger killed in ambush in Pattani's Sai Buri district; two soldiers wounded in separate bomb attack while on patrol duty /MCOT

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Finance Ministry eyes Monetary Police Committee’s action on baht
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BANGKOK, April 27 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) was instructed to discuss with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) measures to slow down foreign capital inflow and tame the surging Thai baht, according to the deputy prime minister and finance minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635551-thai-govt-eases-calls-for-action-on-baht/?p=6343287#entry6343287

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Manchester United Legends Visit Fabulous Pattaya 103 Fm

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635619-charity-events-interview-with-manchester-united-legends-in-pattaya/

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DPM/Finance Minister: No plan to control inflow of capital, bright prospects for Thai economy in 2013 if no further baht appreciation /MCOT

Earthquake of magnitude 3 in Myanmar, 19 km from Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, tremors felt among Thai local residents /MCOT

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No reason for tuk-tuks to block sea taxi project: Phuket Marine Chief
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Phuket Marine Office Chief Phuripat Theerakulpisut speaking in favor of the sea taxi project at the meeting. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: The Phuket Marine office, in an attempt to keep the airport-to-Patong sea taxi project afloat, declared that the project would not affect the livelihoods of current taxi and tuk-tuk drivers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635650-no-reason-for-tuk-tuks-to-block-sea-taxi-project-phuket-marine-chief/

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RT @BBCr4today: Death penalty if alleged #Boston bomber is convicted 'fine with me', Boston Police commissioner Edward Davis tells #r4today

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Jealous Girlfriend Killed And Dumped In Trash Bin

A 38-year-old Cambodian man was arrested for killing his girlfriend with a chain during a violent argument, after she discovered he was having an affair. He then tied her hands with the chain and dumped her body in the garbage bin.

RAYONG – April 26, 2013 [PDN]; At 5 p.m. the arrest of a murder suspect was announced by Pol. Col. Sukitti Sawaikiet, Superintendent, Meuang Rayong police station, together with Pol. Col. Kiti Sirikhot, the expert investigation officer, Pol. Lt. Col. Nawin Theeravit, Deputy Superintendent, Pol. Maj. Virach Techanan, Inspector, and the detective police team

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635664-jealous-girlfriend-killed-and-dumped-in-trash-bin-by-boyfriend-in-rayong/

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Young Thai man stabbed by violent ex-girlfriend

PATTAYA: -- An 18-year-old Pattaya man was stabbed on Pattaya Beach by his ex-girlfriend during a quarrel. He was trying to get back together, but they ended up arguing and fighting. So a gang of her male friends beat the victim while she stabbed him twice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635651-young-thai-man-stabbed-by-violent-ex-girlfriend/

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Businessman with Washington ties feared kidnapped in Thailand
By Gary Horcher


Nicholas Springer
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SEATTLE, Wash — The U.S. State Department tells KIRO-7 they are involved in the search for a local businessman missing in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635667-businessman-with-washington-ties-feared-kidnapped-in-thailand/

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Belgian Pedophile Arrested By Rayong Police

A 39-year-old Belgian man was arrested in Rayong after the father of an 11-year-old boy reported that his son and a friend were molested in a public park. The suspect was found to have molested other victims on a previous visit.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635673-belgian-pedophile-arrested-by-rayong-police/

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Shots fired as Phuket yacht robbery thwarted
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PHUKET: Witnesses reported at least two shots fired in the dark on Chalong Bay tonight as a gang of thieves gave chase to a Phuket boat captain who outfoxed the criminals until the police arrived in force.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/635693-shots-fired-as-phuket-yacht-robbery-thwarted/

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RT@RichardBarrow: CTH to launch its pay TV service in June; to have 5 channels for English football (Bangkok Post)

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