Flash floods to hit Ranong and Phang Nga

BANGKOK, 15 July 2013 (NNT) - The National Disaster Warning Center is warning residents in the southern provinces of Phang Nga and Ranong to brace for flash floods on Monday and Tuesday.

The center said that flash floods, forest runoffs and mudslides are expected in a number of districts in both provinces which include La-Un, Khuraburi and Takua Pa. Residents living near flood-prone areas are advised to closely monitor the situation.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department reported that a southwestern monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand has collided with a low pressure cell near the Gulf of Tonkin, bringing more rains to other parts of the kingdom.

Strong winds will generate up to 3 meter high waves and all shippers should proceed with caution during the next two days.

Eastern and western parts of Bangkok and its vicinities will also be hit by thunderstorms.


-- NNT 2013-07-15

Unemployment drops to 303,000 in May
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The number of the jobless in May fell by 56,000 from the same period last year to 303,000, according to the National Statistical Office.

An interesting finding in the latest survey showed that as of May, 233,000 workers were under-employed or could accommodate more work hours while the number of jobs in the agricultural sector grew by nearly 500,000 from the same period last year.

A total of 54.96 million Thais are aged 15 or higher. Thailand’s workforce covers 39.49 million; of total, 38.85 million are employed and 345,000 are seasonally jobless. The remaining 15.47 million include housewives, students and the elderly.

-- The Nation 2013-07-15

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Taxi driver offers free booze to passengers who spend more than THB999
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver who goes by the name “Lek- Taximeter,” has found a creative way to market himself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/653840-taxi-driver-offers-free-booze-to-passengers-who-spend-more-than-thb999/

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Arms Merchants Arrested In Mae Hong Sorn

Frontier policemen in Mae Hong Sorn were able to catch an arms merchant gang who traded weapons and ammunition in excessive amounts. It was reported that the Frontier policemen were able to seize over 100,000 rounds of ammunition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/653777-mae-hong-son-border-patrol-police-confiscates-over-100000-war-weapons/#entry6613840

Turkish thieves arrested in Samut Prakan



Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/653845-turkish-thieves-arrested-in-samut-prakan/?p=6613909

FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Surapong addresses Asean ambassadors with strong "motivation"


Surapong Tovichakchaikul

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul threatened to transfer any Asean ambassadors who could not meet the performance target.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/653850-surapong-addresses-asean-ambassadors-with-strong-motivation/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 16 Jul 2013

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