Thailand Live Wednesday 15 May 2013

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Human trafficking victims to be allowed to work temporarily in Thailand

BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 (NNT)- Migrant workers, who were once victims of human trafficking, will likely be exempted from paying employment fee to work in Thailand under the new draft law currently being considered.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639542-human-trafficking-victims-to-be-allowed-to-work-temporarily-in-thailand/

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PM to push for better life of people with disabilities

BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 (NNT) -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday launched a project to promote the quality of life of people with disabilities, with a commitment to provide greater facilities in government buildings to ensure accessibility for the disabled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639545-prime-minister-yingluck-shinawatra-to-push-for-better-life-of-people-with-disabilities/

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French Tourist Stabbed By Thai On Pattaya Beach

PATTAYA: -- A 57-year-old French tourist was stabbed in his upper ribcage by a Thai man while he was talking to a Thai woman playing a guitar on Pattaya beach. The assailant then fled after the unprovoked attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639546-french-tourist-stabbed-by-thai-on-pattaya-beach/

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‘Encroacher’ arrested for construction in Phuket hills

Naraporn Tuarob

PHUKET: A suspected encroacher on Forestry Reserve land was arrested yesterday (May 14) in the hills above Kamala, where he was in the process of constructing six buildings.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639570-encroacher-arrested-for-construction-in-phuket-hills/

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Thailand, Bangladesh agree to boost bilateral trade
By English News

BANGKOK, May 15 – Enhanced Thai-Bangladeshi cooperation will double the trading volume between the two countries to US$1.7 billion in the next three years, Thailand’s commerce minister said today.

Boonsong Teriyapirom said after a meeting of the Thai-Bangladeshi trade committee that the two countries agreed to map out an “operation plan” to minimise their trade imbalance, jointly organise trade exhibitions, and exchange trading knowledge to facilitate Thai and Bangladeshi investors.

Thailand will set up a committee to specially study the possibility of selling essential products to Bangladesh on a government-to-government basis, he said.

The two countries agreed to promote business and investments and abolish obstacles to boost bilateral trade, he said, adding that Bangladesh has revoked a requirement for Thai exporters to apply for non-radiation certificates for Thai goods.

Thailand has asked Bangladesh to urge its financial institutions and service agencies to offer financial support to Thai exporters while the Bangladeshi delegation asked for tariff exemptions for 229 items of goods to Thailand, Mr Boonsong said.

Last year’s trade volume between the countries was US$851.36 million, representing 0.81 per cent of Thailand’s total volume.

The value of Thai exports and imports was $764.47 million and $86.89 million respectively. It is expected that the volume of bilateral trade will grow 20 per cent from last year. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-05-15

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2nd day of Asia-Pacific Water Summit focusing on showing technologies used in managing water

BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 (NNT)-The second day of the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit focuses on raising awareness on the types of water management technologies used around the world.

The second day of the event is focused on educating visitors about water managing technologies used worldwide. They can also see a section dedicated to His Majesty the King’s water projects and other sections showing the work of the Department of Water Resources, the benefits of incorporating energy-saving ideas in the structural design of buildings, as well as types of reservoirs and dams in China, South Korea, and Japan.

Visitors can also buy local products at the exhibition and look at the traditional and cultural displays from various countries. The event is open from 9.00 am – 6.00 pm.

-- NNT 2013-05-15

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BMA gives young students motorcycle helmets

Bangkok, 15 May 2013, (NNT) -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has distributed 120,000 motorcycle helmets to young students in the capital, in its bid to raise the city's safety standard.

BMA Permanent Secretary Ninnart Chalitanont yesterday presided over the handover ceremony. According to her, the campaign was initiated by BMA Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra who is concerned over the safety of young students, as the new school term has just started. Thus, the BMA has set aside the budget to purchase high quality helmets for the campaign.

115,752 helmets have been given to pre-school and elementary students, another 4,698 will be given to Bangkok's high school students. Nongjok and Ladkrabang districts will the firsts to receive the helmets under this project, the remaining 48 districts will receive the helmets within June.

According to the Child Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center's records, 7,836 children under 15 years old were killed in road accidents during 2000 - 2011, an average of 653 child per year. The fact that most of the deaths were caused by head injuries has prompted the BMA to come up with the safety helmet campaign, which it hopes will definitely reduce fatality rates among young students.

-- NNT 2013-05-15

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Insects promoted as protein source for Thais
By English News

file photo: red ant eggs

BANGKOK, May 15 – Thailand’s Department of Health is urging Thais to eat insects as a source of chemical-free protein, particularly red ant eggs, which have higher protein than that in hen eggs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639596-insects-promoted-as-protein-source-for-thais/

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Anti-flood walls for Thai industrial estates almost completed
By Digital Media

BANGKOK, May 15 – Thailand’s Industry Ministry will earmark a Bt1.754 billion (US$60 million) subsidy for the construction of flood-prevention walls at four industrial estates in northern Bangkok and further north Ayutthaya, minister Prasert Boonchaisuk said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639598-anti-flood-walls-for-thai-industrial-estates-almost-completed/

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Bernie Ecclestone Facing Bribery Charges

BERLIN (AFP): -- Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639621-formula-one-mogul-bernie-ecclestone-facing-bribery-charges/

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Cyclone Mahasen brings rain to Thailand’s eastern and western parts

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639636-cyclone-triggers-mass-evacuations-in-myanmar-brings-rain-to-thailands-eastern-and-western-parts/

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DSI head proposes setting up local justice bodies

BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation has proposed to Interior Minister Jarupong Reungsuwan plans to decentralize Thailand’s justice system in a bid to clear up disputes on a provincial scale.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639623-thailands-d-s-i-chief-tarit-proposes-setting-up-local-justice-bodies/

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Princess to launch Visakha Bucha celebrations
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will officially launch the Buddhism Promotion Week at Sanam Luang this Saturday as part of celebrations for Visakha Bucha Day.

Observed on the full-moon day of the sixth lunar month, Visakha Bucha marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha. The day falls on May 24 this year.

Tongthong Chandransu, permanent secretary for the PM's Office, said Wednesday that the National Buddhism Office would hold several activities at the Buddhamondhol Park from Monday to next Friday.


-- The Nation 2013-05-15

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I'll table amnesty bill next week, says Chalerm
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung said Wednesday he would push for a national reconciliation bill for Parliament's deliberation next Thursday.

Chalerm said he was delighted that as many as 149 Pheu Thai Party MPs endorsed their signatures in support of the bill. Since the bill has received overwhelming support, he would like to table it for House deliberation next Thursday.


-- The Nation 2013-05-15

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RT @BBCGavinHewitt: Ratings Agency S&P warning that grab on bank deposits in Cyprus could be repeated elsewhere in euro-zone.

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Toddler dies after being left in Thai school bus

BANGKOK, May 15, 2013 (AFP) - A three-year-old boy has died after being left inside a private school bus for several hours in sweltering heat, Thai police said Wednesday, the second such death of a toddler in recent weeks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639631-toddler-dies-after-being-left-in-thai-school-bus/

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PM presides over ceremony officially prohibiting shackling of prisoners with serious offences in move to improve inmate rights /MCOT

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Ayutthaya bridge collapse due to substandard sling: Engineer
By English News



AYUTTHAYA, May 15 -- The Engineering Institute of Thailand has concluded that the collapse of a small suspension bridge recently in the central province of Ayutthaya resulted from a shoddy sling, according to chief of the Ayutthaya Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office Adisak Khaonoona.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639639-ayutthaya-bridge-collapse-due-to-substandard-sling-engineer/

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RT@RichardBarrow:RT @kasparsowner: Hearing rumours of big gathering planned this Sunday in Bangkok => Yes, Red Shirts marking 19 May crackdown. Details soon.

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