Thailand Live Friday 6 Sep 2013

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Man who can't sail arrested after stealing boat and trying to sail to Indonesia
By Coconuts Bangkok



PRANBURI: -- A Russian man was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a catamaran from Chon Buri's Sattahip district on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666025-thai-marine-police-arrest-russian-for-stealing-sailboat-worth-millions-of-baht/#entry6795994

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Thai police call sexual harassment claim a "nonsense case"
By Coconuts Bangkok

THAILAND: -- An allegation of police insensitivity to a sexual harassment victim is drawing criticism on the internet today after a story recounting the incident was posted on Pantip Thailand’s largest online forum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666040-thai-police-call-sexual-harassment-claim-a-nonsense-case/

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Pracha: ISA will not be issued against Phrachuap Khirikhan protesters

BANGKOK, 5 September 2013 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok has reiterated that the government will not impose the Internal Security Act against Phrachuap Khirikhan protesters despite the clash that injured 20 people including 9 policemen.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/665987-close-eye-on-rallies-as-talks-with-thai-govt-fail-rubber-price/#entry6796183

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New season of rice pledging scheme to start on Oct 1

BANGKOK, 5 September 2013 (NNT) – The new season of government’s rice pledging program is set to commence on October 1st, as the cabinet has approved a budget of 270 billion baht for the new scheme.

According to Director of Internal Trade Department Wiboonlasana Ruamraksa, the cabinet meeting on September 3rd gave a nod to the proposed budget of 270 billion baht for the new season of rice pledging program. The pledging price has been set at 15,000 baht per ton, with the maximum of 350,000 baht per farming household. The 2013/2014 rice program will begin on October 1st and will run through February next year.

She further revealed that the off-season paddy will be pledged at the price of 13,000 baht per ton, with the maximum value of 300,000 baht per farmer.

She said around 16.5 million tons of rice is expected to be pledged in the 2013/2014 season, while affirming that all officials will be working under strict measures to make sure there will be no corruption. CCTVs will be installed in rice mills and pledging stations to monitor each transaction.

-- NNT 2013-09-06

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Major train maintenance planned

BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand is undertaking a major maintenance on the northern train services in November.

SRT governor Prapat Chongsanguan said that some parts of the track in the North would be closed for fixing. He attributed the frequent derailment along the route to heavy rain and landslides last year.

After a meeting with SRT officials, he said that the train agency is trying to fix the problem.


-- The Nation 2013-09-06

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We met Anand for advice: Kalaya
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- DEMOCRAT MP Kalaya Sophonpanich denied that she and fellow MPs Kasit Piromya and Nipit Intarasombat had visited former PM Anand Panyarachun to plan a parallel forum on national political reform.

She explained that they had only visited Anand to seek advice, adding that she would ask to meet experts such as Prawase Wasi and Kanit na Nakorn for the same reason.

She went on to say that Anand had given her a book on reforms at the meeting, adding "the Democrat Party will use this book to develop its policy further".


-- The Nation 2013-09-06

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PT seeks Chuan's responsibility
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai MP Weng Tojirakarn on Friday urged former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai to take responsibility for the "improper" behaviour by some Democrat MPs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666058-pheu-thai-mp-weng-seeks-chuans-responsibility/

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DCA mulls raising airport taxes

BANGKOK, 6 September 2013 (NNT) - The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is planning to raise airport tax rates for the first time in six years.

Director General Woradej Hanprasert said the passenger service charges or airport taxes are set to increase at all 28 airports under the department’s supervision.

For domestic passengers, the rate will jump from 50 to 100 baht and for international passengers from 400 to 500 baht.

Mr Woradej said the addition will be spent on maintenance and improvement of facilities at its respective airports. The DCA is currently seeking approval from Parliament for the tax hike.

The Airports of Thailand Pcl also echoed the DCA’s sentiment, saying that the hike reflects the real costs facing airports.


-- NNT 2013-09-06

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Phuket Police close in on shooter of Russian tourist
Phuket Gazette


Narongsak Saelim, 21, is wanted for shooting Russian tourist Maksim Klocskov in a road rage incident in Rawai on August 17. Photo: Phuket Police

PHUKET: -- Phuket Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for the man believed to have shot Russian tourist Maksim Klocskov in Rawai on August 17.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666064-phuket-police-close-in-on-shooter-of-russian-tourist/

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Opposition MPs move to expel deputy parliament speaker
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 6 – The opposition Democrat Party today sought to strip Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich of his post for breaching their right to debate in Parliament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666066-opposition-mps-move-to-expel-deputy-parliament-speaker/

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PM Yingluck mulls 'Rubber City' for Thailand
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 6 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today floated the idea of a “Rubber City” for Thailand as a long-term idea to help shore up falling rubber prices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666069-pm-yingluck-mulls-rubber-city-for-thailand/

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Thais outraged by suggestion of single tax policy

BANGKOK, 6 September 2013 (NNT) - A proposal by an economic academic to increase tax rates for single citizens has sparked debate among young Thais.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666037-thai-professor-recommends-raising-taxes-on-non-married-individuals/page-3?p=6796871#entry6796871

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PM Yingluck Opens 'Smart Lady Thailand' Reality Show

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has presided over the launch of "Smart Lady Thailand", a reality show aimed at promoting the ability of Thai women.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666137-pm-yingluck-opens-smart-lady-thailand-reality-show/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 7 Sep 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666184-thailand-live-saturday-7-sep-2013/