Thailand Live Monday 24 Jun 2013

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Phuket surf leaves Russian tourist in coma
Phuket Gazette -

Rescue workers and lifeguards at Karon Beach prepare to take Russian tourist Kho Khay Gym, 31, to hospital after he was caught in a rip current. He remains comatose. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648825-phuket-surf-leaves-russian-tourist-in-coma/

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Agriculture Min assures no H7N9 virus in Thailand

BANGKOK, 24 June 2013 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives says the H7N9 virus has yet to be found in Thailand, adding that the Department of Livestock Development has been on alert of the bird flu infections.

Agriculture Minister Yukol Limlamthong said during a meeting on H7N9 situation in Asia that there has not been any report of the H7N9 virus in Thailand, and the country has been free of bird flu for more than 4 years and 7 months. In addition, China has managed to effectively control the bird flu spread in the country; therefore, there is nothing to worry about at this point as the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has always been on alert and following up on the situation.

According to the minister, the DLD has constantly been checking for the H7N9 infection in both poultry and human in the risk-prone areas, and poultry transfers are also supervised and approved only by the DLD.

Meanwhile, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has praised Thailand for its strict measures in preventing the H7N9 virus, saying the country has a high standard and strong foundation in tackling the disease compared to other countries in this region,

-- NNT 2013-06-24

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OFFICE RENTS
Bangkok as cheapest office location in Asia Pacific
The Nation


Some office for rents demand above-average rents, like this fully-equipped facility from Glowfish.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648840-bangkok-as-cheapest-office-location-in-asia-pacific/

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"Phongthep" admits Thai education system unsatisfactory

BANGKOK, 24 June 2013 (NNT) – Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana admits that the Thai education system is unsatisfactory and behind other countries in the ASEAN region. To tackle the problem, the ministry has drawn up some measures to restructure the system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648852-education-min-phongthep-admits-thai-education-system-unsatisfactory/

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SET index closed at 1364.09, down 36.41; Bt/USD30.95; GBP47.46; AUD28.25; EUR40.46; CAD29.25; HKD3.98; SGD24.03; JPY31.3

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Updated: 'Boundary' screening allowed under conditions
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- "Boundary" ("Fahtum Pandinsoong"), the controversial documentary on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute and Thailand's red-and-yellow political divide, will have its Thailand VIP premiere this evening at Esplanade Ratchada as planned, but the general release will be under "some conditions", a source said.

Director Nontawat Numbenchapol may have to handle the ticket sales himself, an unusual practice, the source added.

-- The Nation 2013-06-24

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Human trafficking suspect nabbed in Rayong
By English News



BANGKOK, June 24 - A Thai woman suspected of involvement in a human trafficking ring was arrested as police rescued Myanmar girls who were forced into prostitution in the eastern province of Rayong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648862-human-trafficking-suspect-nabbed-in-rayong/

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Nepalese Man Arrested After Swindling Money


Tourist police officers were able to arrest a Nepalese swindler who tricked a fellow-countryman’s money worth over 1 Million THB.

BANGKOK – [PDN]; At the HQ of the Thai tourist police, various police generals and colonels held a press conference regarding the arrest of Mr. Bibek Bentawa, a 35 year-old Nepalese national.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648799-tourist-police-arrest-foreigner-running-an-illegal-employment-agency-in-bangkok/#entry6541151

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Mercedes-Benz driver runs over man on busy Phuket road
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man who was hit and killed instantly last night by a Mercedes-Benz as he was crossing Phuket’s busy Thepkrasattri Road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648886-mercedes-benz-driver-runs-over-man-on-busy-phuket-road/

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RT @AP: BREAKING: Aeroflot says flight for which Snowden registered has departed, but he is not seen on plane.

RT @RAGreeneCNN: Plane is taking off from Moscow to Havana -- CNN is on the plane but there are conflicting reports about whether Edward Snowden is

RT @felix85: Aeroflot flight leaves from Moscow to Havana, loads of journalists on it and no snowden, hilarious

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PM asks farmers for understanding on rice scheme
By English News

BANGKOK, June 24 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today that it is necessary to control total spending for the rice pledging scheme at Bt100 billion and that the reduction of the paddy pledging price by Bt3,000 per tonne is one of the means to achieve the goal.

She called a meeting of senior government officials to outline the government’s efforts to maintain fiscal discipline, improve farmers’ living conditions and find solutions to widespread corruption in the rice pledging plan.

A government spokesman said the prime minister told the meeting of the necessity of lowering the pledging price of paddy from Bt15,000/tonne to Bt12,000/tonne.

She instructed the commerce and finance ministries, the National Police Bureau and the rice checking committee to inspect warehouses nationwide to ensure transparency.

The prime minister said she would be willing to discuss with farmers to find resolutions to their grievances.

Meanwhile, farmers from the Central, Eastern and Western regions gathered at Government House today to show their support for the government’s rice pledging plan despite a reduced subsidy to Bt12,000/tonne.

Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan urged farmers to air their opinions through provincial governors instead of having to travel to Bangkok.

He said provincial governors have been instructed to explain to farmers so that they understand the government’s latest move. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-06-24

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Super moon monsoon rip current takes another life in Phuket
Phuket Gazette -

Tourists watch as a lifeguard on Kata Noi Beach swims out to check on a swimmer struggling in the super moon currents. Photo: Isaac Simonelli

PHUKET: Rescue workers today recovered the body of an 18-year-old who was caught in one of the strong rip currents caused by the super moon that is bringing chaos to Phuket’s beaches.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648911-super-moon-monsoon-rip-current-takes-another-life-in-phuket/

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Dirty business: Used panty shops mushroom on Facebook, draw online backlash
By Praj Kiatpongsan

Sometimes, products being offered in the Thai online marketplace can trend toward the bizarre. While buying used, women’s underwear is a longstanding (if odd) sexual fetish, the rapid proliferation of online shops in Thailand offering this product marks a new twist for the world’s sexual economy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648912-dirty-business-used-panty-shops-mushroom-on-facebook-draw-online-backlash/

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