400-year-old ornaments found in Chiang Rai

BANGKOK, 9 July 2013 (NNT) –Over a hundred pieces of gold ornaments believed to be over 400 years old have been found in Chiang Rai Province. Officials at Chiang Saen National Museum believe the jewelries belonged to a royal family of the Lanna era.

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Agricultural and food industries get help from govt

BANGKOK, 9 July 2013 (NNT) – The government is keen on helping Thai entrepreneurs in agricultural and food industries reduce production cost and increase their export value.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, along with Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, met with representatives of the agro-industry at the Government House yesterday. During the meeting, the Premier affirmed the government’s determination to help boost the agricultural industry, while reducing its production cost in terms of better access to raw materials.

Miss Yingluck further stated that Thailand prided itself on its food products, and urged food producers to keep up their standard, so that Thailand would still be able to cater to the world’s demand, especially in organic and halal foods.

Lastly, Miss Yingluck assured that the 2 trillion baht infrastructure project would provide Thai entrepreneurs with a long term solution to the high cost of transportation.

-- NNT 2013-07-09

BMA warns vendors: keep streets clean or face ban
Tanatpong Kongsai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson Tridao Apaiwong yesterday warned that although the city allowed street vendors to sell goods on the footpath every other Monday, it reserved the right to implement the street stall ban every Monday if the vendors failed to keep the area clean.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652382-bangkok-administration-warns-vendors-keep-streets-clean-or-face-ban/

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Banners in south accuse Thais of insincerity
The Nation


Photo : Charoon Thongnual

YALA: -- Banners accusing the Thai authorities of insincerity, have been hung in three southern border provinces, one day before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652320-anti-government-banners-hung-in-3-southernmost-provinces/#entry6593121

Dengue fever exacerbates in Isaan

BANGKOK, 9 July 2013 (NNT)-People have been warned against dengue fever outbreak as the number of patients in 4 North Eastern provinces has increased to 5,406, 5 of whom have reportedly succumbed to the disease.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652385-dengue-fever-exacerbates-in-isaan/

DSI accepts special case involving controversial Buddhist monk
By Digital Media



BANGKOK, July 9 - Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will investigate the case of embattled Buddhist monk Phra Wirapol Sukphol, better known as Luang Pu Nenkham Chattigo, involving several acts deemed in violation of criminal law including allegedly having sex with an underage girl.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652408-thailands-dsi-accepts-special-case-involving-controversial-buddhist-monk/

Phuket woman found drowned in sunk car
Eakkapop Thongtub


Wattana Itthisan’s car is recovered from the lake behind Wat Chalong.

PHUKET: -- A businesswoman who was reported missing late on Saturday night was found dead in her car in a lake just to the north of Wat Chalong yesterday afternoon (July 8).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652412-phuket-woman-found-drowned-in-sunk-car/

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Phuket man confesses to suffocating ‘nagging’ mother-in-law
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: A man who suffocated his mother-in-law after an argument in Phuket confessed to the killing several hours after the horrific encounter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652351-phuket-14-year-old-son-returns-home-to-find-mum-sexually-assaulted-and-murdered/#entry6593420

PM admits politics heats up after audio clip publicity; no affect on administrative work; awaiting investigation results /MCOT

Relatives cry murder, Phuket police disagree
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Relatives of a woman found dead in her car in an old tin mining pond on Monday believe she was murdered, but police do not agree.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652412-phuket-woman-found-drowned-in-sunk-car/#entry6593540

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MV Hope at Langkawi, four more bodies spotted at sea
Phuket Gazette


The MV Hope, still listing dangerously, is expected to port in Langkawi, Malaysia. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- The Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Hope, which capsized in heavy seas south of Phuket on Thursday night (story here), is expected to arrive at Langkawi, Malaysia, today after being under tow from its position south of Racha Noi Island overnight.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/652467-mv-hope-at-langkawi-four-more-bodies-spotted-at-sea/

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