Army Notifies Bangkok Of Impending Tank Maneuver

KHAOSOD English



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Army has confirmed it was about to roll tanks into streets of Bangkok, but don′t panic, it would be merely part of routine work, according to the statement released by the army.

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OIL SPILL
Toxic matter 'may enter food chain in 3 months'
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation


Officials deliver the waste collected at Koh Samet

Consumers advised to cook seafood thoroughly at a high temperature

BANGKOK: -- The state health agency has said it will study the impact of the oil spill on marine life around Koh Samet's Ao Phrao in Rayong province, saying toxic substances from the crude oil may enter the food chain in the next three months.

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UPDATE:
Secret NSA program in Thailand - Anudith seeks probe
Asina Pornwasin
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Information and Communications Technology Minister Anudith Nakornthap yesterday said relevant agencies need to investigate the report about the existence in Thailand of the X-Keyscore operation - a US National Security Agency (NSA) program that allegedly secretly intercepts information delivered online.

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INTERNAL SECURITY ACT
ISA won't affect the public: Peacekeeping Centre chief
The Nation

Citizens living in the three bangkok districts under security act can continue their lives as normal: Adul The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE PEACEKEEPING Centre yesterday detailed how it plans to handle tomorrow's anti-government protest and insisted that despite the imposition of the Internal Security Act (ISA) in three districts of Bangkok, citizens could continue to lead their lives as normal.

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POLITICS
Noppadon faces action over Preah Vihear debacle
Kesinee Taengkhiao
The Nation


Noppadon denies allegations.

BANGKOK: -- The top court for holders of political positions yesterday began the process of indicting former foreign minister Noppadon Pattama for misconduct over a memorandum of understanding to support Cambodia's Preah Vihear Temple becoming listed as a World Heritage Site.

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U.S. says al-Qaeda plotting August terror attack, issues worldwide travel alert

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'People's Army' to launch its rally against govt's amnesty bill on Sunday

Phaisarn Saokleaw

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- AFTER SEVEN MONTHS of planning in secret, the People's Army to Overthrow the Thaksin Regime will begin its protest against the government-sponsored amnesty bill by |first gathering outside the Parliament compound from tomorrow to at least Wednesday, when |the bill is due for deliberation.

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Clip shows 3-year-old forced to drink toilet cleaner
The Nation

CHONBURI: -- A girl student, 10, reportedly forced a three-year-old kindergarten girl to drink toilet cleaner at a Chon Buri School after the younger student failed to pay her a "protection fee", a video clip on YouTube has revealed.

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21-gun salute for Their Majesties
The Nation


The Royal Thai Navy welcomed Their Majesties the King and Queen to Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province with a 21-gun salute yesterday.

HUA HIN: -- The salute, each round five seconds apart, was fired from HTMS Pin Klao just about a kilometre off the coast, the ship's captain Commander Prasobchai Yoosamran said, adding that this was the biggest honour for him and a proud moment for his crew.

Their Majesties reportedly watched the gun salute from inside Klai Kangwon Palace, where they arrived yesterday for an extended break.

After the salute was completed, the vessel returned to its docking station near the Piam Suk pavilion inside the palace compound to continue with its duties as guard of honour. HTMS Pin Klao, which is officially the royal gun-salute ship, performed 10 drills before yesterday's official ceremony, Prasobchai said.

-- The Nation 2013-08-03

Multiple arson attacks likely the work of insurgents
The Nation


Fire-fighters attempt to extinguish a blaze at a rubber plant in Yala early yesterday, believed to be an arson attack by insurgents. Similar attacks took place around the same time in many locations of the deep South.

YALA: -- Several locations in Pattani, Yala and Songkhla were hit by multiple arson attacks, likely the work of insurgents, on Thursday night. The National Security Council (NSC) chief said the attacks appeared to be aimed at disrupting the ongoing peace dialogue between Thai authorities and leaders of the insurgents represented by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658141-multiple-arson-attacks-likely-the-work-of-insurgents-thai-south/

Zimbabwe election: Mugabe's Zanu-PF 'wins majority'

HARARE: -- Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party has won a huge majority in parliament in this week's elections, officials say.

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Security tightened after Phuket bomb
Naraporn Tuarob


One van was peppered with shrapnel from the bomb.

PHUKET: -- Security in the government quarter of Phuket Town is being stepped up following the bombing on Thursday (August 1) at the offices of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (OrBorJor)

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658156-security-tightened-after-phuket-bomb/

UPDATE:

CAPO closes down 12 roads, expects at most 70,000 protestors



BANGKOK, 3 August 2013 (NNT) – The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) expects a maximum turnout of 70,000 political demonstrators, and possible violence, during the ordinary session of the House of Representatives taking place until next week.

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Officials shoot fierce croc escaped from farm north of Phuket
Phuket Gazette


The crocodile was shot while trying to escape the farm in Phang Nga. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Officials put down a fierce two-and-a-half meter long crocodile after it and another croc escaped from a crocodile farm in Phang Nga today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658158-officials-shoot-fierce-croc-escaped-from-farm-north-of-phuket/

PM calls on all parties to seek reconciliation
By English News



BANGKOK, Aug 3 – The government will invite various civilian groups to a meeting next week to exchange views which may lead to political reforms and end conflicts, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said.

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Four soldiers wounded in bomb ambush while they are on patrol duty in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district /MCOT

VIDEO

Phuket News TV: The Phuket News review, August 2


Tim Newton speaks to Managing Editor, Simon Ostheimer about this week's brand new edition of The Phuket News

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658171-phuket-news-tv-the-phuket-news-review-august-2/

Honduras' 24 prisons 'in control of inmates'

The Honduras government has effectively given up on rehabilitating criminals and left prisons to be controlled by their inmates, according to a new report.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658172-honduras-24-prisons-in-control-of-inmates/

UPDATE:

Govt calling for discussions with all sides to find solution to political conflict

BANGKOK, 3 August 2013 (NNT) – The government is inviting all groups who have different views to discuss and exchange thoughts and ideas with an aim to find a solution to the political conflicts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658166-pm-yingluck-calls-on-all-parties-to-seek-reconciliation/#entry6679247

SRT workers rush to retrieve carriages after Bangkok-Chiang Mai train derails in Khao Plueng tunnel in Uttaradit, services expected to resume today /MCOT

RT@RichardBarrow: 1:20pm Royal Thai Navy providing musical entertainment on Phrao Bay for the workers อ่าวพร้าว pic.twitter.com/AFtGSKO8Tn

4 soldiers wounded in Narathiwat bomb ambush
By English News

NARATHIWAT, Aug 3 -- Four soldiers were wounded in a bomb ambush while they were on patrol duty in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district.

Police said the eight members of the patrol unit on four motorcycles were riding along the road in Praiwan subdistrict of Tak Bai.

They were ambushed by an explosion that was hidden by a roadside tree. The bomb was triggered by radio signal.

Four soldiers were wounded and sent to Narathiwat Rajanakarin Hospital for treatment.

In related development, two more army ranger volunteer who were wounded in two separate attacks in Narathiwat on Friday were pronounced dead at the hospital.

Chaisiri Detphon was wounded in a bomb ambush in Tanyong Mat subdistrict in Ra-ngae district while Jira Chanmeechote was wounded in a gun attack in Chuap subdistrict of Cho-airong district.

Narathiwat governor Apinan Suetanuwong has ordered security officials in 13 districts to join forces to monitor the situation to prevent any possible attacks, particularly in commercial areas, financial institutions and schools.

He believed that militant groups that disagreed with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group which was engaged with the peace talks with the Thai authorities would launch more attacks in an attempt to derail the peace dialogue. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-08-03

Energy Minister confirms oil leaked only 50,000 litres; authorities move oil collected from Phrao Bay for disposal, confident of no residue /MCOT

'Father of tourism' slams Phuket greed


Wichit na Ranong: The father of Phuket Tourism.

PHUKET: -- Wichit na Ranong – known to many on Phuket as the Father of Phuket Tourism – has weighed into the growing debate over the industry on the island, slamming greed and delivering “a last warning” to the island that it must clean up its act.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658238-father-of-tourism-slams-phuket-greed/

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Thailand Live Sunday 4 Aug 2013

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