Thailand Live Friday 5 Jul 2013

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SET index closed at 1,441.33, up 10.45; Bt/USD31.00; GBP46.51; AUD28.16; EUR39.86; CAD29.32; HKD3.99; SGD24.20; JPY30.73

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Two survivors found after Bangladesh ship capsize off Phuket

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651290-phuket-rescue-launched-for-bangladeshi-cargo-ship-17-crew-rescued-13-missing/#entry6580207

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Gov briefed on Phuket disaster plans
Naraporn Tuarob


Gov Maitree: 'Everyone needs to know who has responsibility for what.'

PHUKET: -- Governor Maitree Intusut met with local municipality representatives yesterday (July 4) in Patong to discuss the island’s preparedness for a major emergency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651556-gov-briefed-on-phuket-disaster-plans/

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Proposed solution to Chalong circle traffic
Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan

PHUKET: -- Six different possibilities for a proposed new underpass or overpass have been mooted in an effort to solve the traffic jams at Chalong circle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651558-proposed-solution-to-chalong-circle-traffic/

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Sarong unravels mystery of body dumped near Phuket school
Phuket Gazette


Police taking notes at the scene where Mr Niwat’s body was found, near British International School in Koh Kaew. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- The sarong wrapped around the head of the man found dead in a field near a prominent Phuket school has led police to arrest a murder suspect.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651559-sarong-unravels-mystery-of-body-dumped-near-phuket-school/

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Fried chicken takeaway called 'Hitler' opens in Thailand and comes complete with logo of Nazi leader in a bow tie
Bizarre restaurant opened last month in Bangkok
Images of Hitler have also been seen on t-shirts in Thailand
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

BANGKOK: -- Schoolchildren dressing up as Nazis and a billboard advert showing Hitler were just the start.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/651562-fried-chicken-takeaway-called-hitler-opens-in-thailand/

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