Thailand Live Monday 2 Sep 2013

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Thailand condemns chemical weapon attack in Syria

BANGKOK, 2 September 2013 (NNT) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the use of chemical weapons against protestors in Syria that claimed many lives and injuries, saying Thailand’s military stance will be in accordance with the United Nations.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul has announced Thailand's stance on Syria over the chemical weapons used against innocent people and indicated that Thailand is ready to comply with the United Nations' decision. He said the incident was unacceptable as it was a crime against all humanity and violated international norms, adding that this evil act must be brought to justice.

The minister also expressed confidence that the US's plan to attack Syria will not have an impact on Thailand as all Thai nationals have already been evacuated, and Thailand does not have an embassy or a consulate located in Syria.

The chemical weapon attack was believed to have claimed over 1,400 lives. The incident was blamed on President Bashar al-Assad's government. However, the investigation by the United Nations is now underway to find the truth.

-- NNT 2013-09-02

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RT@RichardBarrow: Red Bull heir missed his appointment this morning to listen to the charges against him in the hit-and-run case. He now has until 4pm to show

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Foreign Teacher Scam in Thailand
Meebal - Posted by Editor In Asia

BANGKOK: -- FOREIGN TEACHER SCAM IN THAILAND – With the looming membership into the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Thailand desperately needs to educate its population with the skill of speaking the English language.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665190-foreign-teacher-scam-in-thailand/

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UPDATE:
Guards at protest quarrelled before shooting: deputy PM
Piyanut Tumnukasetchai
The Nation

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- The initial police investigation into the shooting on Sunday of two growers serving as guards for the rubber growers' protest in Nakhon Si Thammarat has revealed that witnesses saw them arguing prior to the incident, deputy Prime Minister Pol Gen Pracha Promnog said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665091-thai-protester-shot-dead-at-rubber-farmer-rally/#entry6781859

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THAI-MALAYSIAN RELATIONS
Malaysian Royal couple arrive in Thailand


Photo : Nanthasit Nitmatha

BANGKOK: -- Malaysia's King and Queen arrived in Bangkok on Monday at the start of a fourday state visit at the invitation of Their Majesties the King and the Queen.

They were received upon arrival by HRH Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

This is the second visit of HM Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah ibini Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, the 14th Yang diPertuan Agong of Malaysia, and HM the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah binti Haji Hamidun.

It was earlier scheduled for February 1821 but postponed to the current date at the advice of HM's personal physician.

The Malaysian King paid his first state visit to Thailand between February 18, 1973.

The visit reflects the close and friendly relations between the two countries and their peoples.


-- The Nation 2013-09-02

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Van crash in Thailand kills two, injures nine tourists

SA KAEO: -- Two people were killed and nine tourists injured in Thailand when their minivan crashed into a truck, police said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665194-van-crash-in-sa-kaeo-kills-two-injures-nine-tourists/

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Larry Cunningham to quit as Phuket Hon Con
Jody Houton


Larry Cunningham speaks with a Police Assistant at Karon Police station on August 30.

PHUKET: -- After serving as Australia’s Honorary Consul in Phuket for more than eight years, Larry Cunningham has decided not to renew his contract with the Australian Government and will step down from the position on September 30.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665197-larry-cunningham-to-quit-as-phuket-hon-con/

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SET index closed at 1,323.70, up 29.40; Bt/USD31.96; GBP49.63; AUD28.56; EUR42.12; CAD30.25; HKD4.11; SGD25.00; JPY32.27

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UNITING FOR THE FUTURE
"Democracy in Thailand has different definition,": former FM
Nuntida Puangthong
The Nation


File photo : Surin

BANGKOK: -- Former Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan said Monday that the governmentsponsored forum; "Uniting for The Future" to find solutions for reconciliation in Thailand reflected the fact that democracy in this country was differently defined.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665215-former-fm-surin-democracy-in-thailand-has-different-definition/

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Bhutanese woman nabbed for smuggling Ketamine worth Bt15 million
By English News

BANGKOK, Sept 2 - Thai customs authorities nabbed a Bhutanese woman for smuggling 4.9kg of ketamine, also known as K, with street value worth Bt15 million, into the kingdom at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665216-suvarnabhumi-airport-bhutanese-woman-nabbed-for-smuggling-ketamine-worth-bt15-million/

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TRAVEL
AirAsia to fly to Khon Kaen
The Nation


Tassapon, left, and AirAsia's new presenter superstar

BANGKOK: -- Thai AirAsia today launches the "Don Mueang-Khon Kaen" route under the plan to expand regional network, supported by the acquisition of 5 more aircraft in the fourth quarter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665220-airasia-to-fly-to-khon-kaen/

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Tony Blair: People must solve their own internal conflicts
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 2 – Former British prime minister Tony Blair said today that internal problems must be solved by the people of the country and the government must maintain its relationship with the minority.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665221-tony-blair-people-must-solve-their-own-internal-conflicts/

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'Serious abuses' on Thai fishing boats: ILO

BANGKOK, September 2, 2013 (AFP) - The International Labour Organisation on Monday warned of "serious abuses" in the Thai fishing industry -- a major global source of fish -- such as forced labour and violence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665222-serious-abuses-on-thai-fishing-boats-ilo/

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Should this indecent advertisement have been approved by Facebook?
By Coconuts Bangkok

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665276-should-this-indecent-advertisement-have-been-approved-by-facebook/

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to continue:
Thailand Live Tuesday 3 Sep 2013
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665335-thailand-live-tuesday-3-sep-2013/