Thailand Live Tuesday 2 Jul 2013

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Swedish citizen denies Hezbollah link in Thai court

BANGKOK, July 2, 2013 (AFP) - A Swedish citizen of Lebanese origin on Tuesday denied links to the Hezbollah movement during his trial on charges of breaking Thailand's weapons laws.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650732-swedish-citizen-denies-hezbollah-link-in-thai-court/

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6.2 mag earthquake hits northern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra, no tsunami warning; tremour felt in Phuket, high-rise buildings in BKK /MCOT

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Phantom sex noises in Phuket, voodoo suspected
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- An inconclusive police investigation has prompted a Phuket woman to publicly appeal for help in unravelling the mysterious “sex noises” she keeps hearing at her Chalong home.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650747-phantom-sex-noises-in-phuket-voodoo-suspected/

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Reports: 'Disappointed' Chalerm Refuses To Attend Cabinet Meeting

BANGKOK: -- Mr. Chalerm Yoobamrung is said to remain very bitter after he was stripped of his position as the Vice Prime Minister and transferred to oversee the relatively low-profile post of Minister of Labor in the latest Cabinet shakeup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650772-disappointed-chalerm-refuses-to-attend-cabinet-meeting-reports/

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SET index closed at 1,463.98, up 12.08; Bt/USD30.81; GBP46.75; AUD28.21; EUR40.12; CAD29.17; HKD3.96; SGD24.20; JPY30.78

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Sumatra quake rocks Phuket
Naraporn Tuarob

PHUKET: -- The island was rocked gently this afternoon at about 2:35 by a 5.9-Richter quake centred 10 kilometres below the central mountains of northern Sumatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650774-sumatra-quake-rocks-phuket/

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POLITICS
Government faces impeachment over water management project

BANGKOK: -- The government is facing an impeachment motion filed by opposition MPs over the controversial Bt350billion water-management modules.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650776-thai-government-faces-impeachment-over-water-management-project/

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Yingluck denies Chalerm unhappy with new job
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday rejected speculation that the newly-appointed Labour Minister, Chalerm Yoobamrung was unhappy with his new job, denying any dispute between her and Chalerm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650772-disappointed-chalerm-refuses-to-attend-cabinet-meeting-reports/#entry6569763

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Newborn Baby 'Left To Die' At Bangkok Canal

BANGKOK: -- A male newborn baby, with umbilical cord still intact, has been found floating in a canal at Soi Pracha Uthit 107, Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650781-newborn-baby-left-to-die-at-bangkok-canal/

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Toddler In Coma After 'Brutal Treatment' By Stepfather



PATHUM THANI: -- 15-year old mother in Pathumthani province told police her husband has "brutally" hurt her 2-month baby girl by liquor in her mouth and slamming her on the floor, sending the toddler into coma.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650788-thai-toddler-in-coma-after-brutal-treatment-by-stepfather/

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RT @RichardBarrow: All trains on the Airport Rail Link are cancelled between 6pm-9pm. Trains on the City Line will only run every 15 mins

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Phuket Immigration: British realtor to be deported
Phuket Gazette -

Mr Daffund with the immigration team that arrested him for illegally staying in Thailand. Photo: Immigration Police

PHUKET: Phuket immigration today arrested for illegal entry a British man who had been working on the island as a realtor, a profession reserved for Thais, since 2011.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650850-phuket-immigration-british-realtor-to-be-deported/

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Illegal taxi drivers in Patong threaten Phuket governor with mob action
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PHUKET: Illegal taxi drivers from Patong today threatened Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut with mass protests if the government does not do more to help them become legal.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650852-illegal-taxi-drivers-in-patong-threaten-phuket-governor-with-mob-action/

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Thailand Live Wednesday 3 Jul 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650907-thailand-live-wednesday-3-jul-2013/