Thailand Live Tuesday 10 Sep 2013

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Deputy PM Pracha meets rubber planters from Nakhon Si Thammart's Tha Sala; satisfied with Bt2,520 fertiliser subsidy offer, believe there'll be no rally Saturday /MCOT

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Phuket beach blitz nets illegal jet-skis, drug user at Patong
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: Police apprehended one jet-ski rental operator for testing positive for drugs at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666856-phuket-beach-blitz-nets-illegal-jet-skis-drug-user-at-patong/

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UPDATE

POLITICS
Female Pheu Thai politicians press for Abhisit's apology
The Nation

A Pheu Thai MP shows a sarong she is prepared to give Abhisit if he does not apologise for mentioning "stupid woman".

More than 10 Pheu Thai female MPs led by Sunee Luaengvijit, Plengmanee Rengsomboonsuk and Kattiya Sawasdiphol pressed for an apology from Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666770-abhisit-unapologetic-for-stupid-bitch-remark/page-4?p=6809361

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Four men found guilty of fatal gang rape of student in Delhi last year, an attack which sparked violent protests. /BBC

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THAI denies staff ignored passengers during landing incident
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 10 - Thai Airways International (THAI) today reaffirmed that the country's national flag carrier maintained its high standard of passenger safety and said that its staff did not ignore passengers during Sunday night's landing incident.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666864-thai-denies-staff-ignored-passengers-during-landing-incident/

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Court lands 12-yr jail term to Pracha Maleenont

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reached a verdict on the scandulous fire extinguisher purchase case.

Under the verdict, former deputy interior minister Pracha Maleenont is sentenced for a 12-year jail term, while Pol Maj-General Athilak Tanchookiat was sentenced for a 10-year jail term.

Former Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin was cleared from the charges.

-- The Nation 2013-09-10

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Corpse with distinctive tattoo washes up twice
Phuket Gazette


The body was spotted off Koh Taphao Yai on Sunday, then reappeared off Koh Racha Yai on Monday. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The body of a man first spotted floating in the sea near Koh Taphao Yai on Sunday was recovered yesterday when it reappeared 25km away off Koh Racha Yai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666833-mystery-over-corpse-found-floating-off-phuket/#entry6809633

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DDPM: 26 provinces at risk of flooding

BANGKOK, 10 September 2013 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned residents in 26 provinces across Thailand to brace for flash floods and landslides.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666868-26-thai-provinces-at-risk-of-flooding/

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Tourist police roadshow kicked off
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- "Thailand Tourist Police Roadshow 2013" was kicked off on Tuesday, ahead of the high season. Mobile trucks to promote the roadshow in four major destinations throughout this month - Ayutthaya, Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin - were introduced.

The caravan comprises of four vehicles, equipped with a kitchen, a bed, a toilet and Wi-Fi internet.

Gen Roy Inkapairote, tourist police commander, said that tourists can seek help from police officers accompanying the caravan. The officers also stand ready to provide security to all tourists.


-- The Nation 2013-09-10

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BUDGET
Delay seen in budget bill enactment
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The government agrees to delay its bid for the royal endorsement for the budget bill, pending for the Constitutional Court's review on a petition to the bill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666870-delay-seen-in-thai-budget-bill-enactment/

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90-day visa-free entry to Montenegro
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bilateral agreement with Montenegro, which will offer 90-day visa-free entry for government officials between the two countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666873-90-day-visa-free-entry-for-government-officials-to-montenegro/

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UPDATE:

Passengers complain about treatment after THAI Airways crash

By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Passengers who were injured in Sunday night's THAI Airways crash at Suvarnabhumi airport returned to the airport on Monday evening to complain to THAI president Sorajak Kasemsuvan about the way the ground staff handled the situation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666775-thai-plane-accident-eyewitness-accounts/page-2#entry6809825

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SET index closed at 1,393.17, up 8.86; Bt/USD32.01; GBP50.10; AUD29.44; EUR42.31; CAD30.71; HKD4.12; SGD25.08; JPY31.9

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Briton Found Dead At His Home In Kanchanaburi
By Khaosod Online

KANCHANABURI: -- Mr. Keith Lanyon, 75, a British expat, has been found dead by his neighbours at his residence in Mueang District, Kanchanaburi Province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666886-briton-found-dead-at-his-home-in-kanchanaburi/

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STAR ALLIANCE
THAI backtracks on 'Crisis Communication Rule'
The Nation


Photo : Suphakit Khumkun

BANGKOK: -- Star Alliance network has denied a claim by Thai International Airways, one of its members, that it has a policy of obscuring the logo of a plane in case of accident, CNN reported Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666892-thai-backtracks-on-crisis-communication-rule/

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Phuket taxi cartel head arrested, denies extortion charges
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: The head of the group of taxis operating out of Central Festival Phuket and his brother have denied using physical violence to extort money from fellow taxi drivers operating at the renowned shopping mall.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666931-phuket-taxi-cartel-head-arrested-denies-extortion-charges/

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