Wissanu Rebuts Allegations of Assisting Thaksin's Hospital Stay

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Democrat Party to undergo major revamp.
By English News

BANGKOK, May 16 - The Democrat Party, Thailand's oldest political party, is heading towards a major reform for more efficiency and readiness for a possible general election later this year, party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639012-thai-democrats-led-by-abhisit-to-discuss-reforms/

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Southern teachers more confident of security plan.
By English News

NARATHIWAT, May 16 - All 379 schools in Narathiwat have fully started their new semester on Thursday amid tight security as teachers feel more confident of the security measures.

Joint security operations by police, military and local civil servants have been stepped up as security personnel have been sent to main roads and byway as well as to schools to ensure the safety of teachers and students.

Teacher Somjate Srihiran at Ban Lubo Lue Song school in Narathiwat's Su-ngai Kolok district said that the security operations help build confidence among teachers but he would like to see the tight security to continue for the whole school term just like the first day of the new. semester.

He said security personnel have been deployed to provide security along teachers' travel routes to ensure their safety.

Capt Somkiat Phonprayoon, commander of a special Chulabhorn Marine Naval Camp unit in Narathiwat said he has urged the teachers to strictly comply with instructions, to not travel alone or out of the route.

Meanwhile, National Security Council Secretary General Lt Gen Paradorn Pattanathabut said all agencies concerned have coordinated closely on security measures for teachers and students.

He said the meeting of agencies involved with the southern provinces problems at Government House, chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, would cover a wide range of issues including infrastructure development and education as well as problems related to the sources of financial support to the insurgency.

As for the violent incidents that seem to have intensified in the southern provinces, Gen Paradorn said he has coordinated with Malaysian government to ask the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group but there was no reply.

He said communications may need time but that the authorities will closely follow up the issue. (MCOT online news).

-- TNA 2013-05-16

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RT@RichardBarrow: Free health check-ups at BTS Sanam Pao from today until Sunday /via @Bangkok4Free

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Bus fair raised 1.5 baht after 11 pm

BANGKOK, 16 May 2013 (NNT) – Bad news for those who take buses after 11 pm, they will have to pay an additional 1.5 baht in fare, starting May 16th, 2013.

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority is raising fares for bus rides at all routes by 1 baht and 50 satang during 11pm to 5am. As a result, the red bus will today charge 8 baht, up from 6.5 baht per ride; whereas the white bus will charge 9 baht, up from 7.5 baht a ride. However, the rate for air-conditioned bus rides will remain the same. This will be effective from now until further notice.

-- NNT 2013-05-16

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RT@Biz_TheNation: Constitutional Court will review Abhisit's MP status, after his military title is ripped off.

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Bangkok officers in Phuket to stamp out public butts
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Flagrant disregard for non-smoking laws in Phuket has prompted officers from the Bureau of Tobacco Control in Bangkok to plaster Phuket International Airport, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and a variety of private businesses across the island with no-smoking stickers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639828-bangkok-officers-in-phuket-to-stamp-out-public-butts/

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Yingluck presents scholarships and village funds in Bueng Kan

BUENG KAN, 16 May 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra flew to Bueng Kan province to preside over the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a government complex in this northeastern province.

Ms. Yingluck also chaired a Village Fund transferring ceremony in Muang district, where she pushed an electronic button for the purpose. The Prime Minister later made a tour of the exhibition on the village fund and presented 10 educational scholarships of 5,000 baht each to unfortunate students with good educational records.

The Prime Minister then continued her trip to Nong Khai where she handed down the government policy to the provincial governor and units chiefs. She also visited the Nong Khai immigration office before returning to Bangkok.


-- NNT 2013-05-16

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Krabi farmers threaten airport blockade
Phuket Gazette

KRABI: -- Krabi palm oil and rubber plantation workers have threatened to blockade Krabi Airport if the government does not increase the legal minimum prices for their produce by next Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639834-krabi-farmers-threaten-airport-blockade/

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Constitutional Court decides to review Abhisit's MP status

BANGKOK: -- The Constitutional Court Thursday voted 7:2 to review MP status of Democrat leader and opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639837-constitutional-court-decides-to-review-abhisits-m-p-status/

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RT @RichardBarrow: 16 May: Thai Lottery results - 2 & 3 digits 034 261 390 945 | 56

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BMA to promote benefits of reading to the public

BANGKOK, 16 May 2013 (NNT)-The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will hold a seminar in July to encourage residents of Bangkok to read 10-15 books a year.

According to the BMA, Bangkok residents will be motivated to read more books through the seminar, which will be held in July, where representatives from organizations involved in the campaign will talk about reading benefits.

The BMA is hoping that the campaign would increase the number of books Bangkok people are reading on an average of 5 per person per year as indicated by the National Statistical Office, to around 10-15 books.

As the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to give Bangkok the title of world book capital for 2013, a series of book reading events will be held throughout the year to stimulate the people of Bangkok to read more.


-- NNT 2013-05-16

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UPDATE:
After undergoing double mastectomy Angelina Jolie considers another surgery, now to remove her ovaries

NEW YORK: -- Immediately after undergoing a double mastectomy in order to decrease her risk of developing breast cancer, Angelina Jolie has revealed to the People magazine that she is planning yet another preventive surgery, now to remove her ovaries, the Daily News has reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639383-angelina-jolie-reveals-she-had-preventative-double-mastectomy/?p=6407142#entry6407142

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Resorts north of Phuket lose beachfront to raging sea
Phuket Gazette


SANDS OF TIME: Resort owners and the local mayor north of Khao Lak have turned to the Phang Nga Governor for help. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Waves two meters high have caused damage along 13 kilometers of beachfront at Bang Niang Beach in Phang Nga.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639859-resorts-north-of-phuket-lose-beachfront-to-raging-sea/

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SET index closed at 1617.89, down 12.20; Bt/USD29.54; GBP44.86; AUD28.93; EUR37.92; CAD28.89; HKD3.80; SGD23.49; JPY28.7

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Cyclone 'has no effect' on Phuket
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Cylone Mahasen’s 500-km-wide reach. Base map Google maps

PHUKET: -- As Cyclone Mahasen crossed the coast of Bangladesh and Myanmar this morning, local weathermen have said there is no direct effect on Phuket from the superstorm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639860-cyclone-has-no-effect-on-phuket/

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Ex-PM/Democrat party leader Abhisit ready to defend MP status
By English News



BANGKOK, May 16 – Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said today he is ready to clarify in the Constitution Court the move to impeach him after the Defence Ministry stripped him of his military rank.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639837-constitutional-court-decides-to-review-abhisits-m-p-status/#entry6407365

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Phuket coral restoration begins as seawalking continues
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: Marine officers and volunteer divers who headed to Khai Nai island on Tuesday to help restore damaged coral – allegedly wrecked by a seawalking tour company (story here) – found the company back on site leading a tour when they arrived.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639938-phuket-coral-restoration-begins-as-seawalking-continues/

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: David #Beckham has announced his retirement from professional football

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David Beckham to retire from football at end of season

Former England captain David Beckham is to retire at the end of the season.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/639941-david-beckham-has-announced-his-retirement-from-professional-football/#entry6407939

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