Thailand Live Monday 16 Sep 2013

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Chin Peng dies of cancer in Bangkok Monday

BANGKOK: -- Chin Peng, former secretary general of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP), died of cancer at a hospital in Bangkok on Monday morning. He was 90 years old.

He was pronounced dead at Bamrungraj Hospital Monday morning.

The Buddhist religious rite for him would be conducted at Tatthong Temple reportedly this evening.

He travelled back and forth from Hat Yai, Songkhla to Bangkok to receive medical treatment for his cancer.

He had lived in exile in Songkhla for long time after Malaysian government rejected his request to return home. He said he wished to die in the Malaysian soil.

-- The Nation 2013-09-16

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Colorado Floods Victims Urged 'Get Out Now'

Rescuers will not return for families who refuse to evacuate immediately as more rain threatens to swell floods, officials warn.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668186-colorado-floods-victims-urged-get-out-now/

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RT@veen_NT: Re: beauty &brain: PM Yingluck says that beauty is only skin deep. "Brains matter for smart women. via @Tik_NT

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Rubber planter protesters in Nakhon Si Thammarat return to rally site at Kuan Nong Hong intersection, torch police cars; police use tear gas /MCOT

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Former Malaysia communist fighter dies in exile

BANGKOK, September 16, 2013 (AFP) - Malaysia's renowned former communist fighter Chin Peng, who led a guerrilla campaign against British colonial rule, died in exile in Thailand Monday, according to his military liaison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668194-former-malaysia-communist-fighter-dies-in-exile/

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EDITORIAL
From rice to rubber, political infestation grows
The Nation

Is politics making the nation's problems worse, instead of helping to alleviate them?

BANGKOK: -- Rice farmers have problems. Rubber planters have problems. Among their myriad of problems, the biggest one, though, is that their problems have become badly politicised. In other words, national politics has been aggravating their troubles. Worse still, the recent roadblocks by rubber growers, the explosive debate on their plight in Parliament and the rocky talks between them and the government seem to be just the beginning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668222-thai-editorial-from-rice-to-rubber-political-infestation-grows/

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'Four Seasons' Rumor Commentators Postpone Trial
By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- The group of Democrat MPs charged with defaming Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has postponed their appearance at the court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668226-four-seasons-rumor-commentators-postpone-trial/

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Phuket Tourist Court to open late this month
Phuket Gazette


Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak (center) opens the tourist court in Pattaya earlier this month. Phuket’s tourist court is to open by the end of the month. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Sports

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Tourist Court will open late this month, while another five such courts will open across the country before year’s end, Court of Justice spokesman Sitthisak Wanachakij has announced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668227-phuket-tourist-court-to-open-late-this-month/

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Commerce Minister affirms China will buy 1.2 million tonnes of rice from government stockpiles, sign deal in 2 weeks /MCOT

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'Mama' arrested over Thai visa theft
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Police are beginning to unravel a fake visa racket, having arrested a Thai woman nicknamed "Mama" implicated in the disappearance of 300 visa stickers from the Thai consulate in Malaysia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668231-thai-woman-arrested-over-thai-visa-theft/

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CRIME
Three jailed for 2010 attack on Bhum Jai Thai office
Kesinee Taengkhiao
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Monday jailed three members of the redshirt political movement for six years and eight months for bombing the Bhum Jai Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok's Chatuchak district in June 2010.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668236-three-red-shirts-jailed-for-2010-attack-on-bhum-jai-thai-office/

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Tourist Police unveil mobile unit in Phuket
Ramon Bencharitiwong


The converted pickup truck has comfortable bench seats where tourists feeling tired and emotional can have a little lie-down.

PHUKET: -- Tourist Police on Sunday (September 15) launched their “Thailand Road Show 2013”, aimed at letting the public know about the newly launched Tourist Police concept – the “Five Ss” for Smart, Smile, Serve, Safe and Secure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/667342-thailand-tourist-police-road-show-to-roll-into-phuket/?p=6829343#entry6829343

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Four carriages of Sungai Kolok-Bangkok train derail on arriving Hualampong Station; no injuries reported, but other trains delayed /MCOT

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Returning from Switzerland, Italy and Montenegro, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during October 7-10 will attend Apec meeting in Bali and Asean Summit in Brunei. /The Nation

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SET index closed at 1,445.11, up 44.03; Bt/USD31.52; GBP50.15; AUD29.26; EUR42.00; CAD30.50; HKD4.05; SGD24.88; JPY31.77

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Safe-crackers fail to crack Phuket gold shop safes
Eakkapop Thongtub


The safe was scarred but did not give under the burglers’ assault.

PHUKET: -- Police were called to a gold shop in Patong yesterday morning (September 15) after thieves tried, but failed, to break open a safe in a gold shop.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668242-safe-crackers-fail-to-crack-phuket-gold-shop-safes/

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Commerce Minister affirms China will buy 1.2 mln tonnes of Thai rice
By English News



MOSCOW, Sept 16 - Thailand's deputy prime minister in his dual capacity as commerce minister affirmed that China is to buy 1.2 million tonnes of Thai rice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668245-thai-commerce-minister-affirms-china-will-buy-12-mln-tonnes-of-thai-rice/

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PM Yingluck pleas for public order as rubber protests turn violent
By English News



BANGKOK, Sept 16 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today the government would avoid using force, but rather turn to negotiation, in dealing with rubber growers’ protests in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668246-pm-yingluck-pleas-for-public-order-as-rubber-protests-turn-violent/

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POLITICS
Abhisit defended by party faithful for use of "rude" words

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is apparently facing more criticism after using some harsh and aggressive words in his two recent political rallies though he did not mention at whom the words were aimed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/668247-abhisit-defended-by-party-faithful-for-use-of-rude-words/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 17 Sep 2013

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