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Ranger volunteer, suspected insurgent killed in Narathiwat clash

Narathiwat - One suspected insurgent was killed and two others were arrested in a clash with rangers and volunteers late Wednesday night.

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Ranger, militant killed in Thai south shootout

NARATHIWAT, Thailand, May 23, 2013 (AFP) - A paramilitary ranger and a suspected militant were killed in a shootout early Thursday in Thailand's insurgency-torn south, an army spokesman said, as violence continues to rattle the Muslim-majority region despite ongoing peace talks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641507-ranger-militant-killed-in-thai-south-shootout/

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Controversial reconciliation bill officially handed to Thai Parliament
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BANGKOK, May 23 - Thailand's Pheu Thai party MPs officially submitted the highly-criticised reconciliation bill to Parliament today in a move to grant blanket amnesty for offenders in all political demonstrations since 2006.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641524-controversial-reconciliation-bill-officially-handed-to-thai-parliament/

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UTCC Poll: Bt4.8 bln in circulation expected on Vesak Day, but spending declines due to reduced purchasing power in slowing economy /MCOT

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P-Move ends rally after govt promises to 'protect' villagers
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The anti-government People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has ended its rally after 18 days of protest, saying it had reached an agreement on a number of issues with the government. However, it vowed to return if the government failed to keep its promises.

"According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the protesters, the government has agreed to solve two problems concerning the Pak Mool Dam and to act to protect the villagers. The problems will be tabled for discussion at the Cabinet meeting next Tuesday (May 28). The purpose of the agreement is to create trust and cooperation between the villagers and the government," said P-Move coordinator Krisakorn Siraruk.

If the government does not act on its promises, the assembly would return again, he added.

P-Move earlier called on the government to set up a panel to study and solve the conflicts related to the dam.

There were about 200 protesters yesterday.

P-Move protesters gave roses to police officers and the media, thanking them for their cooperation.

-- The Nation 2013-05-23

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Phuket illegal taxi driver charged with sexual assault
Phuket Gazette


Paitoon Kruain, 32, who operated an illegal taxi picking up tourists at Phuket International Airport, has been charged with sexual assault and is now being held at Phuket Prison. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- The illegal taxi driver accused of holding a 19-year-old Chinese tourist captive in his vehicle for five hours has been charged with sexual assault, the Phuket City Police chief confirmed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/640425-phuket-taxi-driver-arrested-over-chinese-tourist-sex-assault-complaint/page-2#entry6430369

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India's PM to visit Thailand next week
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BANGKOK, May 23 – India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will officially visit Thailand next week to make good an earlier agreement with his Thai counterpart on strategic partnership.

The bilateral discussion follows the joint announcement in January last year in which both countries agreed to elevate the Thai-Indian relationship on the basis of mutual interest and sustainable growth, a government spokesman said today.

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Mr Singh will revise existing cooperation between the two countries in order to find new venues of partnership.

It will be Mr Singh’s first state visit to the kingdom. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-05-23

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People warned of common diseases during rainy season

BANGKOK, 23 May 2013 (NNT)-The National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) has warned people against respiratory and digestive diseases during the rainy season as a high level of moisture in the air promotes bacteria and virus growth.

According to the NIEM, bacteria and virus are thriving well during the rainy season as weather conditions are ideal for their growth. People whose respiratory systems have contracted them will develop a fever, have a runny nose and a dry cough, sneeze often and may have a chest pain as well as constipation.

The Institute said in case a patient becomes unconscious or has blood or phlegm in his mouth, he should be rushed to the hospital immediately. Before the ambulance arrives, the patient should be arranged to sit in an upright position so he can breathe easily. People are encouraged to called 1669 in case of emergency.

As for diseases related to the digestive system, the NIEM said the cases are often found in the rainy season and happened to people who drink contaminated water or consume ill-prepared food. They should be taken to the doctor if they begin to vomit and are having difficulty in breathing.


-- NNT 2013-05-23

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Yingluck drums up Japanese investment for Dawei, rail projects
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has invited Japanese investors to join the Dawei Deep Sea Port project in Myanmar, while Japanese businesses have expressed an interest in bidding for satellite and high-speed rail projects in Thailand, the PM's secretary-general said Thursday.

Suranand Vejjajiva said Yingluck met her Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, on Wednesday and discussed bilateral business cooperation.

Suranand said Yingluck presented details of the modules of the water-management and flood-prevention scheme, the Bt2-trilllion transport infrastructure projects and the Dawei Deep Sea Port and Special Economic Zone project to potential Japanese investors.

She also presented preliminary information on the projects to the Japanese prime minister so that his government could consider supporting the developments.

Suranand said Yingluck asked Japan to play a leading role in developing the Dawei port and economic zone by investing in basic infrastructure. She informed Abe that the port and industrial zone would benefit Japan's investments in the region, as the port would be a link in routes connecting Myanmar with Pacific countries.

The PM's secretary-general said Japanese investors also expressed interest in new satellite projects and high-speed trains in Thailand.

Yingluck explained to Japanese officials that the Thai government was studying details of new satellite projects. She said the Thai government wanted Japan to invest in high-speed train projects, to which Bangkok attached a lot of importance.

Yingluck told the Japanese prime minister that she was happy that the peoples of the two countries were travelling to each other's countries in ever-increasing numbers and that the two countries had improved ties at all levels.

Yingluck also expressed her admiration for JENESYS 2.0, a new initiative in partnership with the Japanese government. She thanked the Abe for attaching importance to supporting the exchange of cultures among Asean youths and for taking measures to stimulate Japan's economy, which would benefit the entire region.

-- The Nation 2013-05-23

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Section of Chao Phraya River nominated for UNESCO heritage site listing

BANGKOK, 23 May 2013 (NNT) - The House committee on land, natural resources and environment is set to propose a section of the Chao Phraya River with historical importance for listing as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to launch a campaign to raise awareness on the historical importance of this part of the Chao Phraya River, which is located between the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge and Wasukri Pier.

To follow up on the House committee’s plan to propose the area as a World Heritage Site, the BMA will hold talks with the Department of Fine Arts in June to discuss measures to protect all ancient sites within Bangkok’s old quarter.

All 17 districts along the Chao Phraya River will also be instructed to consider whether additional measures need to be imposed in a bid to conserve the ecosystem of the river and encourage people to contribute to the effort.


-- NNT 2013-05-23

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Thailand Live Friday 24 May 2013

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