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Ayutthaya to host next mobile cabinet meeting

AYUTTHAYA, 15 June 2013 (NNT) - The central province of Ayutthaya is chosen as the venue for the upcoming mobile cabinet meeting in July.


The meeting, which is scheduled for July 18-19, will focus on Ayutthaya’s bid to become the country’s water transport hub and to expand transport links.

The provincial authorities are also preparing to request additional budget for the construction of levees protecting river banks from erosion, flood control projects and the upgrade of tourism services in many areas.

The last mobile cabinet meeting was held in Kamphaeng Phet province, where a request to develop lower northern provinces was approved.

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Public Health Min warns of toxic waste contamination during rainy season

BANGKOK, 15 June 2013 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has warned the public about the dangers of toxic waste during the rainy season as poor garbage management could lead to contamination in natural water sources.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646697-public-health-min-warns-of-toxic-waste-contamination-during-rainy-season/

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Phuket Gov faces battery of 17 ambassadors

Alasdair Forbes

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Netherlands Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast: ‘It’s obvious that something needs to be done at the Bangkok level.’

PHUKET: -- The press conference afterwards may not have reflected it – diplomats are, after all, supposed to be diplomatic in public – but according to sources who attended yesterday’s (June 14) meeting between government officials and 17 ambassadors from the European Union, some tough points about tourist safety and fair treatment of visitors were made.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646698-phuket-gov-faces-battery-of-17-ambassadors/

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Thai rebels say peace could be years away

by Julia Zappei

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15, 2013 (AFP) - Rebels from Thailand's restive south Friday said securing lasting peace could take years, acknowledging some insurgents were trying to undermine ongoing talks through continued violence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646699-thai-rebels-say-peace-could-be-years-away/

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Khao Yai park 'not being ejected as heritage site'
Kasem Chanatinart
The Nation

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BANGKOK: -- The news of Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai National Park's possible removal as a World Heritage Site stems from misunderstanding and inaccurate information, the park's head, Krissada Homsud, said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646700-khao-yai-park-not-being-ejected-as-heritage-site/

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Abhisit, Suthep face murder charges
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation, public prosecutors and police agreed yesterday to file murder charges against former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ex-deputy Suthep Thaugsuban in relation to crackdowns on red-shirt protesters in 2010.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646701-abhisit-suthep-face-murder-charges/

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Final nod for loans next week

Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung

The Nation

Cabinet set to approve Bt350-bn water projects

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet is expected this coming Tuesday to approve all mega-projects under the Bt350-billion plan to improve the country's water management and flood prevention, as well as a massive loan to finance their implementation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646702-thai-cabinet-set-to-approve-bt350-bn-water-projects/

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Parliament not right venue, Thai Spring told
The Nation

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BANGKOK: - The Thai Spring group was slammed yesterday for having the nerve to hold a press conference at Parliament and will be banned from using this venue in the future.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646578-thai-spring-spreads-anti-govt-movement-from-website-to-facebook/#entry6508320

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DSI's new super-car list targets rich
Piyanut Tumnukasetchai
The Nation

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BANGKOK: -- Several high-profile figures are on the newly released list of owners of reassembled luxury vehicles that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will check to determine if any are involved in tax evasion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646708-dsis-new-super-car-list-targets-thailands-rich/

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Objectives of cyber-security panel questioned

Asina Pornwasin

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Cyber Security Committee met for the first time last week and decided to launch a national effort to regulate online security and implement measures against possible cyber attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646709-objectives-of-cyber-security-panel-questioned/

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AKEYUTH MURDER
4th suspect surrenders to police

The Nation

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Suthipong Pimpisal, the fourth suspect in the murder of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr, shows how he tied a shoelace around Akeyuth

Suthipong denies strangling tycoon; victim 'was dead' when he saw him

BANGKOK: -- Suthipong "Berm" Pimpisal, the fourth suspect in the murder of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr, surrendered yesterday but denied that he had strangled Akeyuth with a shoelace.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646704-akeyuth-murder-many-questions-surround-the-case/#entry6508342

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Lost medieval city found in Cambodia: report

SYDNEY, June 15, 2013 (AFP) - A lost medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology, a report said Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646742-lost-medieval-city-found-in-cambodia-report/

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DSI nails down Abhisit, Suthep in 2010 political upheaval
By Digital Media

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BANGKOK, June 15 – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has decided to officially file charges of premeditated murder against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646701-abhisit-suthep-face-murder-charges/page-2#entry6508966

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Varathep defends Commerce Ministry on losses from rice pledging scheme
By Digital Media

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BANGKOK, Jun 15 - Minister of the Prime Minister's Office Varathep Ratanakorn insisted that losses from the government's rice pledging scheme was not as high as Bt260 billion as widely reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646745-varathep-defends-commerce-ministry-on-losses-from-rice-pledging-scheme/

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PM helps “Sam Yuranan” campaign for Don Muang by-election

BANGKOK, 15 June 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra helps Sam Yuranan Pamornmontri campaign for the Don Muang by-election. She promises to solve heavy traffic and uplift quality of life of Don Muang residents.


Prime Minister Yingluck, along with other well-known politicians, visited Donmuang Technical College to help Sam Yuranunt Pamornmontri, the Pheu Thai Party candidate, rally for his campaign.

During her speech, Ms Yingluck vowed to solve heavy traffic in the district as well as improve life quality of the people. She also promised for skytrain, closed-circuit televisions, and a hospital in the area as the Premier asked Don Muang residents to give Sam Yuranunt a chance to serve them.

She has also urged the residents to show up on the Election Day. The election is scheduled for June 16th, 2013.

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Newborn dumped, found dead in Phuket trash pile
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PHUKET: A newborn baby boy with a rubber band twisted tightly around its neck was found dead in a pile of rubbish in southern Phuket beach area of Rawai yesterday afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646785-newborn-dumped-found-dead-in-phuket-trash-pile/

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Phuket teens in gang attack, motorbike theft
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PHUKET: Police are urging motorists to exercise caution when travelling alone late at night in the Thalang area after a man was kicked off his motorbike while in motion and robbed of his motorcycle by a gang of youths late Thursday night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646788-phuket-teens-in-gang-attack-motorbike-theft/

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Phuket News: Foreign man killed in Rawai road accident


Tanyaluk Sakoot



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PHUKET: A foreign man was killed instantly when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a six-wheeled truck at a five-way intersection in Rawai this morning.



Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646793-phuket-news-foreign-man-killed-in-rawai-road-accident/


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