INUNDATION
Flood, landslide warnings issued for North
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thirteen northern provinces were warned on Thursday of heavy rains and possible floods and landslides.

Chatchai Phromlert, director general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), said the 13 provinces were Tak, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Phetchabun, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan.

Urging people in at-risk areas to follow the weather forecast and disaster warnings for timely evacuation if needed, he said the DDPM had local officials monitoring the situation around the clock and preparing tools to aid people in case of emergency. People in need of assistance should call the hotline at 1784.


-- The Nation 2013-07-25

ACCIDENT

Up to 10 people likely to be charged in Ayutthaya bridge collapse: Police

The Nation

AYUTTHAYA: -- Ayutthaya police on Thursday concluded the charges that will be filed against individuals involved in the collapse of a suspension bridge that killed five people in the province's Tha Rua district in April.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/656098-up-to-10-people-likely-to-be-charged-in-ayutthaya-bridge-collapse-police/

Redshirts Gearing Up For Thaksin Birthday Celebration



BANGKOK: -- The Redshirts leadership is planning major events celebrating 64th birthday anniversary of the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra this weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/656125-redshirts-gearing-up-for-thaksin-birthday-celebration/

Trial date set for Phuket taxi driver accused of abducting Chinese teen
Phuket Gazette


Illegal Phuket taxi driver Paitoon Kruain, 32, faces charges of deprivation of liberty, sexual assault, using a Category 1 narcotic and drunk driving. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- The trial of the illegal taxi driver charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a Chinese teen tourist on May 17 will start on September 2.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/656126-trial-date-set-for-phuket-taxi-driver-accused-of-abducting-chinese-teen/

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Crocodile trainer receives 30 stitches after being bitten on head
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- The crocodile trainer who survived a terrifying croc attack earlier this week spoke out for the first time about the near-death experience that left him with 30 stitches on his head.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/656132-crocodile-trainer-receives-30-stitches-after-being-bitten-on-head-by-croc-thailand/

UPDATE:

Tourist protection centre set up in Phuket
By English News



PHUKET, July 25 - Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry and other relevant agencies have set up a tourist protection centre on the Andaman Sea tourist island, targeting to improve safety in tourism as well as to tackle mafia-related problems, including black plate (illegal) taxi operators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/656050-phuket-to-get-organised-crime-centre-dsi-boss/#entry6648402

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