Thailand Live Sunday 30 Jun 2013

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Army fumes over 'inhuman attack'
The Nation on Sunday


Soldiers secure and examine the site where a military vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb detonated by suspected Muslim insurgents in Yala yesterday. Eight soldiers were killed in the attack.

YALA: -- Eight soldiers killed, two injured as military truck is destroyed by powerful bomb in Yala; Prayuth urges people to denounce such acts as doubts arise about fragile peace process

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650189-army-fumes-over-inhuman-attack/

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Nation Group to mark 43rd anniversary with open house event
The Nation on Sunday

Guests are welcome to observe the Convergent Newsroom.

BANGKOK: -- The Nation Group will host an open house event tomorrow to mark its 43rd anniversary.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650191-nation-group-to-mark-43rd-anniversary-with-open-house-event/

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Ex-monk now married
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- The former abbot of Sunandavaram forest monastery in Kanchanaburi's Sai Yok district, Mitsuo Shibahashi, has married a 52-year-old Thai businesswoman Suttirat Muttamara in Japan, after he had shocked his many followers by quietly leaving the monkshood on June 8.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650192-ex-monk-now-married/

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Pheu Thai MPs also upset over changes
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- Criticism by outgoing and outspoken Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung has prompted Pheu Thai MPs to also complain about the Cabinet reshuffle.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650193-pheu-thai-mps-also-upset-over-changes/

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Marine eco-system in the Gulf at risk of collapse: Greenpeace
Jeerawut Singharaj
The Nation on Sunday

The Esperanza with its campaign banner

BANGKOK: -- Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines are at serious risk of permanently destroying their marine eco-systems, due to over-fishing, pollution and the destruction of environmental habitat, according to Greenpeace Southeast Asia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650194-marine-eco-system-in-the-gulf-at-risk-of-collapse-greenpeace/

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'Demand for drugs must be cut'
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- Large consignments of illegal drugs are being intercepted almost daily, suggesting the growing threat of a drug crisis, anti-narcotics chief Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen has said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650195-demand-for-drugs-must-be-cut/

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Luxury car duo to face charges
Piyanut Tamnukasetchai
The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will push for prosecution of car tax-evasion suspects Nareunart and Thanan Kuansawat for trying to destroy a Ferrari's engine number after a forensic probe found a plate covering the engine's original number.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650196-luxury-car-duo-to-face-charges/

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EDITORIAL
End the trafficking and work abuses, or we will pay for it
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- 'Slave labour' in the fishing industry could spur US trade sanctions

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650198-end-the-trafficking-and-work-abuses-or-we-will-pay-for-it/

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SOUTH CHINA SEA
Beijing likely to adopt more open approach
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation on Sunday
Bandar Seri Begawan

Wang Yi

BRUNEI: -- Code of conduct among key issues to be discussed by ministers in Brunei today

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650200-beijing-likely-to-adopt-more-open-approach/

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Farmers fret over excessive chemicals, low yields
Kornchanok Raksaseri
The Nation on Sunday

Some farmers, aware of how much chemicals is being used to grow rice, admit to being afraid of eating rice. And despite the hike in costs, many farmers invest more in chemicals with the hope of increasing productivity.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650202-farmers-fret-over-excessive-chemicals-low-yields/

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Phuket Opinion: Human trafficking is Thailand’s failure
Phuket Gazette -

What will it take to stop the trafficking in a work force that continues to build the country and supply ‘necessary’ cheap labor? Image: Gazette Graphics

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650205-phuket-opinion-human-trafficking-is-thailands-failure/

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RT@RichardBarrow: Free shadow puppet show today at 2pm & 4pm at Museum Siam #Bangkok

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BMA campaigns against dengue virus

BANGKOK, 30 June 2013 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is campaigning against the deadly dengue fever as over 4,000 Bangkokians have now been affected by the disease.

The BMA is speedily campaigning to raise awareness among Bangkokians on dengue infections. According to Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the statistics recorded on January 1st to June 22nd shows that there were over 4,000 dengue infections found in Bangkok and one patient died of the disease. The governor has, therefore, instructed all related agencies to step up measures in preventing the virus.

He further reveals that the BMA will soon distribute the larvicidal abate sand to the residents around Bangkok. He also warned those who experience flu, headache, or body ache, to consult a doctor immediately as they could be infected by the deadly dengue virus.

-- NNT 2013-06-30

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Phuket Opinion: Promoting Islam for Phuket youths, tourists
Phuket Gazette -

Maroj Thongyon, 66, has been a member of the committee of the Phuket Islamic Council since 1990. Photo: Irfarn Jamdukor

Maroj Thongyon, a 66-year-old Phuket native, has been a member of the committee of the Phuket Islamic Council since 1990 and is president of the Foundation Nurul Islamiah. Two years ago he took the position of Imam at the Nurulislam mosque in Patong. Here, he talks about the loss of cultural identity among Phuket Muslim youth and the opportunity to market Phuket as a halal-tourist destination.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650229-phuket-opinion-promoting-islam-for-phuket-youths-tourists/

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Customs Dept seizes 11 million baht worth of crystal meth

BANGKOK, 30 June 2013 (NNT) - The Customs Department has seized over 3 kilograms of crystal meth or known as 'ya ice'. The 11 million baht worth of drug was confiscated at Suvarnabhumi Airport while being smuggled out of the country.

According to the Customs Department, the 3.1-kilogram crystal meth was found on a female passenger identified as Salinee Phuang-nin who was traveling to Laos's Vientiane. The drug was hidden in her suitcase.

An official said the arrest came after an intelligence report claiming there would be a female passenger carrying drug through the airport. The officials then made random searches and found Ms Salinee who was coming from Delhi and waiting for a flight transfer carrying 3.1 kilograms of crystal meth, worth up to 11 million baht in street value.

At this stage, she denies all charges and says the suitcase belongs to one of her relatives who asked her to deliver it to a Nigerian living in Thailand.

-- NNT 2013-06-30

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Police find evidence linking 15 suspects to Saturday’s bombing that killed 8 soldiers in Yala /MCOT

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RT@BPbreakingnews: 21 CCTV cameras destroyed in South

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LIFESTYLE
Much more than words
Chusri Ngamprasert
The Nation on Sunday

Nalinee Sitasuwan

BANGKOK: -- Television's top scriptwriters bemoan the lack of opportunity for newcomers

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650261-much-more-than-words/

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Is there hope for Thailand’s fishery? Greenpeace vessel Esperanza docks in Bangkok
By Praj Kiatpongsan

BANGKOK: -- Environmental NGO Greenpeace has anchored its biggest vessel Esperanza at Bangkok Port in Khlong Toei to launch a campaign against overfishing in the Gulf of Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650194-marine-eco-system-in-the-gulf-at-risk-of-collapse-greenpeace/#entry6561832

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Security cameras torched in Narathiwat

NARATHIWAT: -- Unidentified saboteurs put burning tyres on 20 security cameras at 12 spots across Narathiwat Sunday morning.

The sabotage was reported at about 4am.

"I have instructed local police to closely examine the security cameras in nearby areas to determine whether they could record any suspect," Narathiwat police chief Maj General Wichai Kasemwong said.

He believed the attacks on the security cameras were staged to fan unrest in the deep South.

-- The Nation 2013-06-30

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Phuket police street shooter walks free
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: All charges against a Phuket police officer arrested for shooting dead a civilian in Phuket Town have been dropped.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650326-phuket-police-street-shooter-walks-free/

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2013 GDP forecast not likely to drop below 4% after consumption slowdown, Thai exports likely to grow over 5.5%: Fiscal Policy Office /MCOT

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PM to lead new cabinet members in oath taking ceremony before HM the King at 6pm: Govt spokesperson /MCOT

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RT@Aim_NT: Group photo: Yingluck V Cabinet. (Chalerm is not here.) via @olan_nna: ภาพหมู่ โฉมหน้า ครม.ปู5#nna pic.twitter.com/Vnya5Zsycq

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WATER MANAGEMENT
Kittiratt accused of malfeasance
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Stop Global Warming Association will tomorrow file a petition against Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong for the securing of loan facilities for the water-management scheme.

According to Srisuwan Janya, president of the association, Pongpanu Savetarundra, deputy finance minister, will be included in the petition, to be submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

They were alleged of malfeasance, for having loan facilities with four banks worth Bt324.6 billion signed despite the Central Administrative Court’s order for an injunction to the project.

Srisuwan said that the action would cost damage to the general public, which is in violation of the Constitution’s Sections

-- The Nation 2013-06-30

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Yingluck V Cabinet announced

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King has endorsed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's fifth Cabinet. The list was announced in the Royal Gazette Sunday.

ADDED:

General Yuthasak Sasiprapha as Deputy Defence Minister

Yanyong Phuangrach as Deputy Commerce Minister

Pavena Hongsakul as Social Development and Human Security Minister

Chaturon Chaisang as Education Minister

Chaikasem Nitisiri as Justice Minister

Benja Louicharoen as deputy finance minister

Pong Chewananth as Deputy Transport Ministers

Vichet Kasemthongsri as Natural Resources and Environment Minister :

Visarn Techateerawat as Deputy Interior Ministers

Sorawong Thienthong as Deputy Public Health Minister

Peerapan Palusuk as Science Minister

TRANSFERRED:

Chalerm Yoobamrung from DPM to Labour Minister

Nivatthamrong Boonsongpaisal from PM's Office Minister to DPM and Commerce Minister

Santi Promphat from Social Development and Human Security Minister to PM's Office Minister

Pracha Promnok from Justice Minister to DPM

CHANGED:

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra doubles as Defence Minister

PM's Office Minister Varathep Ratanakorn doubles as Deputy Agriculture Minister

Phongthep Thepkanjana loses his Education Minister post but retains his DPM seat

REMOVED:

Sukampol Suwannathat as Defence Minister

Pol Lt Gen Chatt Kuldiloke as Ministers Deputy Interior

Yuttapong Charasathien as Deputy Agriculture Minister

Sansanee Nakpong as PM's Office Ministers

Preecha Rengsomboonsuk as Natural Resources and Environment Minister

Phadermchai Sasomsap as Labour Minister

Thanis Thiengthong as Deputy Industry Minister

Boonsong Teriyapirom as Commerce Minister

Woravat Auapinyakul as Science Minister

Cholnan Srikaew as Deputy Public Health Minister

Prasert Chantararuangthong as Deputy Transport Ministers

-- The Nation 2013-06-30

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Thai PM shuffles pack and takes key defence post

BANGKOK, June 30, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday became the first woman to head the kingdom's defence ministry in a cabinet reshuffle that gives her more influence over the powerful army that ousted her brother.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650342-thai-pm-shuffles-pack-and-takes-key-defence-post/

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