Thailand Live Thursday 4 Jul 2013

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Phuket raid nets B100mn of pirated goods in Patong
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: A Department of Special Investigation (DSI) task force in Phuket yesterday arrested seven people and seized pirated goods with an estimated street value of more than 100 million baht.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651292-phuket-raid-nets-b100mn-of-pirated-goods-in-patong/

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End of an era: Phuket Island Lager Bar to close
Claire Connell


David Brook and his wife Kanchana

PHUKET: -- The island’s long established Phuket Island Lager Bar is closing, almost 13 years ago to the day since the first venue opened in Soi Sea Pearl, Patong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651297-end-of-an-era-phuket-island-lager-bar-to-close/

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Foreign Minister confirms no Thai citizens in Egypt reported in danger, believes violence situation will not expand /MCOT

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HM the King visits Army Recreation and Convalescence Centre at Bang Pu in Samut Prakan to enjoy scenic view amid crowds of well wishers /MCOT

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Reds Will Rise Against Yingluck If She Abuses Power: UDD


Mr. Jatupon Prompan (speaking) with Ms. Thida Tojirakan and other Redshirts leaders at the press conference

BANGKOK: -- The official governing body of the Redshirts movement warns the government under PM Yingluck Shinawatra that its supporters would turn against her if she allowed corruption and abuse of power, insisting that Redshirts are "objects" that could be easily controlled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651318-reds-will-rise-against-yingluck-if-she-abuses-power-udd/

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RT @CBSNews: BREAKING: Egypt's interim president sworn in following military's toppling of President Morsi

RT @AP: BREAKING: Egypt's interim president praises protesters, says they united Egyptians

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Russian tourist dies in ICU after fateful Phuket swim
Phuket Gazette


A lifeguard watched tourists carefully at Kata Noi Beach during the dangerous surf of June 20 to 23. Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli

PHUKET: -- The Russian tourist who was comatose after being pulled from the water at Karon Beach on June 23 died on Tuesday at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651322-russian-tourist-dies-in-icu-after-fateful-phuket-swim/

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Egypt crisis: Interim president sworn in after Morsi ousted

CAIRO: -- The top judge of Egypt's Constitutional Court, Adly Mansour, has been sworn in as interim leader, hours after the army ousted President Mohammed Morsi and put him under house arrest.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651326-egypt-crisis-interim-president-sworn-in-after-morsi-ousted/

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SET index closed at 1,430.88, down 12.69; Bt/USD30.97; GBP47.14; AUD28.04; EUR40.13; CAD29.32; HKD3.98; SGD24.22; JPY30.97

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Family appeals for help with missing daughter in Phuket
Phuket Gazette


Boonyanee Sangpan, 29, has been reported missing by her family. She is about 160cm tall and lived in Kathu. Photo: Courtesy of Weerawit Sangpan

PHUKET: -- A 20-year-old woman on the verge of moving from Phuket back home to Nakhon Sri Thammarat has been reported missing by her family.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651331-family-appeals-for-help-with-missing-daughter-in-phuket/

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Khiri named Thai agent for space-tourism venture
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok-based Khiri Voyages has been appointed as exclusive Thailand agent for Space Expedition Corporation (SXC), which will hold its Asia-wide media launch in Hong Kong on July 8. The first flights into space will be late this year or early 2014.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651333-khiri-named-thai-agent-for-space-tourism-venture/

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Thai embassy on stand by to evacuate 2,000 Thais in Egypt
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Foreign Minister Surapong Towichukchaikul said Thursday that if necessary, the Thai embassy in Cairo would be prepared to evacuate Thai people living in Egypt.

He said there are about 2,000 Thais in that country and most of them are students, who are returning to Thailand during a school break.

Surapong advised the Thais to avoid areas of mass gatherings in order to reduce possible risks.

He added that there have been no reports any Thai has been harmed by Egypt's unrest.


-- The Nation 2013-07-04

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UPDATE:
Five still missing as Bangladeshi ship capsized off Phuket
The Nation

PHUKET: -- Thai Navy on Thursday rescued six of the 11 missing crew of a Bangladeshi cargo ship that capsized in the Andaman Sea.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651290-phuket-rescue-launched-for-bangladeshi-cargo-ship-17-crew-rescued-13-missing/#entry6577061

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German Businessman Found Dead In Udon Thani Flat

UDON THANI: -- A German citizen has been found dead inside his condominium room in Udon Thani province. The police believe it is a possible murder case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651361-german-businessman-found-dead-in-udon-thani-flat-police-believe-it-is-a-possible-murder-case/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 5 Jul 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651399-thailand-live-friday-5-jul-2013/