Thailand Live Friday 7 Jun 2013

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RT @191Thailand: Update: 1 person dead in the Bangkok-Chiang Rai night bus crash this morning

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Myanmar labor joining rally against human trafficking in Yala

YALA, 7 June 2013, (NNT) -- Deputy Yala Governor Sayan Intarapakdi presided over the Anti Human Trafficking Day celebrations at Yala Municipality Youth Center yesterday, reaffirming the policies to develop social and human security.

The event was a joint effort by various provincial offices comprising the Attorney’s Office, the Labor Welfare and Protection Office, the Employment Office, the Boy's Foster Home, and other welfare offices for children.

The event was highlighted by a walking and cycling rally carrying labels and signs showing slogans against human trafficking. Also joining the rally were 450 Myanmar laborers in the province.

Head of the Yala Social Development and Human Security Office, Teerapong Srisukon, stated that the event is in line with the Cabinet resolution made in 2008 designating June 6 as the Anti Human Trafficking Day. He added the event was aimed at educating and raising awareness of the public about human trafficking, which is deemed a social and national issue.

He said strong family, community and social ties are keys to preventing the problem.


-- NNT 2013-06-07

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Phuket Police: Mixed up shoes offer only lead to Cinderella snatch thief
Phuket Gazette


Police arrived at the scene to find a shocked and distressed Ms O'Hagan. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar

PHUKET: -- Police barely have their shoe in the door for a case against a pair of snatch thieves after a botched attempt to grab an Irish woman’s purse led to a motorbike crash and a lost flip flop.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644884-botched-phuket-bag-snatch-from-irish-woman-leaves-only-shoe-as-evidence/

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'Entrepreneur' smashes down Phuket mangroves
Naraporn Tuarob


Mangroves? What mangroves. Police and other officials at the construction site.

PHUKET: -- Following complaints from local people, the Chairman of Pa Khlok OrBorTor on Wednesday led police and other officials on a raid on an allegedly illegal construction site among mangroves in Moo 2.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644894-entrepreneur-smashes-down-phuket-mangroves/

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Thailand- Mozambique strengthen ties on aviation

BANGKOK, 7 June 2013 (NNT) - Mozambique's Minister of Transportation and Communication Paulo Zucula has met with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to discuss cooperation on aviation during his official visit to the kingdom of Thailand.

During his meeting with the Thai Premier, Mr Zucula praised Thailand for its peaceful environment and steady economic growth, while expressing a keen interest in various areas which Thailand has extensive expertise in, especially aviation. According to the minister, Mozambique is now undergoing a development project for its airports and air traffic control in order to uplift its aviation system in line with the international standard.

Mozambique has, therefore, asked Thailand to help improve its staff and technology in the aviation field.

In response, Ms Yingluck said Thailand would be happy to lend its hand to Mozambique, while ordering the Transportation Ministry to give its full support to the Southeast African country.

Both parties also discussed preparations for the Thai Premier’s visit to the Republic of Mozambique, which is scheduled for late July. The visit will be the first ever by a Thai leader in the Thai-Mozambican history.


-- NNT 2013-06-07

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Violence must subside if talks are to continue: Abhisit
By Digital Media

BANGKOK, June 7 - Thailand's opposition leader today urged the government to make it clear to militant groups that unless the mounting violence in the insurgency-torn far South is reduced, there should be no further talks with militant groups.

Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva commented ahead of the third round of the peace dialogue between the Thai government delegation and the Berisan Revolusi Nasitional (BRN) insurgent group set for next week in Malaysia.

If the government stands firm that the June 13 talks must go ahead, Mr Abhisit said, it should clearly state that the talks must be held on condition that the continuing violence must subside rather than furthering the talks upon further losses of people's lives.

The opposition leader said he had earlier suggested to Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung who supervises national security affairs that the talks should not resume if the violence reduction does not subside in the troubled region.

More than 5,000 people have been killed, including civilians and children, in nearly a decade long insurgency in the Muslim-majority southern border province of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-06-07

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Mass wedding for frogs, bullfrogs in Thailand's Northeast.
By English News

MAHA SARAKHAM, June 7 - A mass wedding was organised and carried out in this northeastern province of Thailand for a variety of amphibians, and some sea animals, during their egg-laying season.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644914-mass-wedding-for-frogs-bullfrogs-in-thailands-northeast/

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Teen assailant leaves ID at failed Phuket bag snatching
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: Thalang policemen yesterday evening (June 6) arrested a Thai teenager for attempting to snatch a handbag from an Irish expatriate.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644884-botched-phuket-bag-snatch-from-irish-woman-leaves-only-shoe-as-evidence/

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Suvarnabhumi lauching another chic looking toilet by theme of "Flower Market"

BANGKOK, 7 June 2013 (NNT)-Suvarnabhumi Airport has recently opened another chic toilet inside its passenger terminal. The new toilet embraces the design resembling traditional flower markets in Thailand. It is the 3rd themed toilet constructed by Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) to give the airport a new look.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644919-suvarnabhumi-lauching-another-chic-looking-toilet-by-theme-of-flower-market/

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RT @191Thailand: 125 students from Wat Sakao School have come down with food poisoning. 35 sent to hospital.

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RT @RichardBarrow: Bangkok taxi driver who returned a bag with $20,000 left in his taxi by a foreign tourist has been given a 7,000B reward

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Airports of Thailand providing schools with educational materials and books in support for education

BANGKOK, 7 June 2013 (NNT)-Suvarnabhumi Airport has again given hundreds of books to local schools, libraries and youth centers, as part of its campaign to support the Thai education system.

Chairman of Airports of Thailand’s Board of Directors Sita Divari presided over the book-offering ceremony, which is in line with His Majesty the King’s support for non-traditional education. 38 educational institutions in the vicinity of Suvarnabhumi Airport participated in the event, which was held yesterday.

According to the AoT, more than 3,000 books with contents specifically chosen for young learners have been distributed to schools and education centers in the vicinity of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The book campaign was first launched in 2008, and the AoT has since been purchasing educational books and wooden bookshelves for local schools. So far 15,000 books have already been given out to support young students’ learning experience.


-- NNT 2013-06-07

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Thai Leather Week Mid–Year Sale scheduled for June 21-30

BANGKOK, 7 June 2013 (NNT) – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), in cooperation with the Thai Leathergoods Association, is hosting the Thai Leather Week Mid–Year Sale 2013 from June 21-30, with an aim to boost the Thai leather industry.

According to the DITP, Thailand raked in over 17 billion baht in revenue from its leather export in the first 4 months of this year, accounting for the growth of 4.4 percent year-on- year; adding that the leather export industry generated nearly 1.7 billion US dollars, or 50 billion baht, in 2012,

The government has been giving its full support to the leather industry, ranging from brand creation, design, marketing, and promotion,as well as technology and machinery enhancement As a result of the government’s effort, the Thai leather industry has been growing despite the instability of the world economy as its main markets include USA, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, and England, said the DITP; revealing further that the Thai leather exporters are trying to gain a foothold in Denmark and South Korea.

The Thai Leather Week will be held at the Department of International Trade Promotion from June 21-30. The exhibition will be opened from 10 am to 8 pm daily.


-- NNT 2013-06-07

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Bangkok becoming a pricier place for expats

By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok has become a more expensive home for expats during the last 12 months according to a new study.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644926-bangkok-becoming-a-pricier-place-for-expats/

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Furor Over Comedian Who Urged Thaksin To Come Home


Teng Terd Terng (far right) in his TV comedy show
Image: Khaosod English

BANGKOK: -- The famous comedian "Teng Terd Terng" became target of controversy in the online world for his attendance at the birthday party of Mr. Nattawut Saikeu, a Pheu Thai MP and a prominent leader of the Redshirts movement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644951-furor-over-famous-comedian-who-urged-thaksin-to-come-home/

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Mass Phuket protest demands Deputy PM step down
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Ahead of the white-mask protest set for Sunday, hundreds of members of the “We Preserve Phuket Club” stormed Phuket Provincial Hall this morning demanding that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra relieve Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi of his position after he issued a thinly veiled threat to the people of Phuket concerning the cancelled International Convention and Exhibition Center project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644954-mass-phuket-protest-demands-deputy-pm-plodprasop-step-down/

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SET index closed at 1516.24, up 26.03; Bt/USD30.53; GBP47.50; AUD28.87; EUR40.35; CAD29.58; HKD3.93; SGD24.38; JPY31.43

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California Wow allegedly siphoned Bt1.6 billion overseas
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BANGKOK, June 7 – California Wow, a major Thai market fitness chain which shut down last year, was found to have transferred Bt1.6 billion overseas during its operations here, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) announced today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644965-california-wow-allegedly-siphoned-bt16-billion-overseas/

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French president Hollande confuses Japan for China

TOKYO: -- Friday, French President Francois Hollande, who was on a visit in Tokyo, confused his Japanese hosts with the Chinese and called Japan 'China'.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644967-french-president-hollande-confuses-japan-for-china/

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UPDATE:
Phuket bank stabbing witnesses confirm murder-suicide
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- The two women present in the Bank of Ayudhya meeting room yesterday when Phonthakorn Teerabenjakul, 51, pulled out a knife and stabbed Piboon Vachwanichsanong, 71, to death, watched as he then killed himself, police say (story here).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/644721-old-men-stab-each-other-to-death-in-phuket-bank/page-3?p=6484024#entry6484024

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to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 8 Jun 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645063-thailand-live-saturday-8-jun-2013/