Thailand Live Friday 20 Sep 2013

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Suranand: PM’s overseas trips necessary

BANGKOK, 20 September 2013 (NNT) – PM's Secretary-General Suranand Vejjajiva has assured the public that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's frequent trips abroad are necessary and that documents detailing her accomplishments will be distributed no later than early next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669091-book-of-pm-yinglucks-trips-is-prepared/page-2?p=6842958#entry6842958

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PRD wins awards for best anti-corruption ads

BANGKOK, 20 Sep 2013, (NNT) - The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) has won an award from the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) for its part in an anti-corruption campaign.

The opening of the annual "Chor Sa-Ard Award" ceremony, which marked its 3rd anniversary this year, was presided over by the NACC president Panthep Klanarongran. The awards aim at honoring members of media for promoting anti-corruption measures.

The award was divided into 4 categories: TV series, TV & Films ads, Supporting media, and News or Shows featuring anti-corruption contents.

NBT, this year, won an award in the second category for its television ad. dubbed "Anti-Corruption Spot".


-- NNT 2013-09-20

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Thailand Innovation & Trade Expo 2013 to be held 25th-29th Sept

BANGKOK, 20th September 2013 (NNT) - The Department of International Trade Promotion will organize the Thailand Innovation & Trade Expo 2013 to create a platform for business negotiations and discussions on further developing trade innovations and presenting environmentally friendly business solutions.

Mrs.Srirat Rastapana, Director General Department of International Trade Promotion said that the Thailand Innovation & Trade Expo will be held at BITEC Bangna International Trade & Exhibition Center during Sptember 25-29, 2013. The expo will showcase the first display of innovations and technology inventions for product and services that take social and environmental aspects into consideration.

The concept is expected to help boost the Thai economy in a new era of economic changes with the help of 7 leading countries in terms of technology, such as the US, China, South Korea, Japan, India and Taiwan as well as European countries. A seminar on creativity and design at the Asia Design conference 2013 will also be held during the 5-day expo.


-- NNT 2013-09-20

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Thailand to launch world's first flood forecast system today
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BANGKOK: -- A Japan-funded flood forecast system will go into full swing in Thailand on Friday, drawing lessons from the massive flooding in the country in 2011, officials of a Japanese aid agency said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669159-thailand-to-launch-worlds-first-flood-forecast-system/

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Health Ministry denies bird flu patient found in BKK; says social media rumour a misunderstanding from seeing Silom company spray germicide /MCOT

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Thailand to launch campaign to recruit organ donors

BANGKOK: -- Thailand will launch a campaign to encourage moreorgan donors, as thousands of patients await transplants, Health Minister Pradit Sintawanarong said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669192-thailand-to-launch-campaign-to-recruit-organ-donors/

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US Embassy consular outreach in Phuket
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- The Consular Section of the American Embassy in Bangkok will hold an Outreach Visit at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa in Karon on October 2.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669193-us-embassy-consular-outreach-in-phuket-on-october-2/

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Thailand's Temple of Dawn to get $4 mn makeover

BANGKOK, September 20, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's iconic "Temple of Dawn" on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Phraya river is to undergo a three-year renovation costing around $4 million, authorities said Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669082-bangkoks-wat-arun-stupa-to-be-closed-for-three-years/#entry6843590

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7 provinces lashed by major floods

BANGKOK, 20 September 2013 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is offering speedy assistance to residents in seven provinces in the upper parts currently hit by floods.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669225-7-thai-provinces-lashed-by-major-floods/

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Phuket Immigration cracks down on yachting, marine industry
Phuket Gazette


One of the boats being constructed. Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- Phuket Immigration chief Sunchai Chokkajaykij today confirmed that his office has launched a crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Phuket’s yachting and marine industry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669227-phuket-immigration-cracks-down-on-yachting-marine-industry/

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Phuket bus overturns in Surat Thani – one dead, 29 injured
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- One person is dead and 29 others injured after a bus from Phuket heading for the Northeastern province of Nong Khai overturned in Surat Thani province yesterday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669141-one-dead-25-hurt-in-phuket-nongkai-bus-crash/#entry6843756

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Myanmar national ignores warning flags, drowns at Karon Beach
Phuket Gazette


A crowd starts to gather after the body of the 17-year-old is recovered. Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- A Myanmar teenager swimming in an area marked with red flags drowned at Karon Beach yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669230-myanmar-national-ignores-warning-flags-drowns-at-karon-beach/

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Retired British serviceman in Phuket hospital after car smash
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Gerry Mason.

PHUKET: -- Well known Rawai resident and retired British serviceman Gerald “Gerry” Mason is in ICU in Bangkok Phuket Hospital with serious facial injuries after a car crash last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669233-retired-british-serviceman-in-phuket-hospital-after-car-smash/

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SET index closed at 1,486.76, down 2.30; Local gold: Bt/USD30.77; GBP49.31; AUD28.93; EUR41.52; CAD29.83; HKD3.96; SGD24.56; JPY30.86

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Get 10GB of Google storage free for the next 2 years

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669231-get-10gb-of-google-storage-free-for-the-next-2-years/

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Irrigation Department confident that heavy rain will not cause a flood crisis

BANGKOK, 20th September 2013 (NNT) – The Irrigation Department is confident that the currently widespread heavy rains in the lower northern region and the upper central part of Thailand will not cause a flood crisis in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669239-thai-irrigation-department-confident-that-heavy-rain-will-not-cause-a-flood-crisis/

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3 foreigners arrested for fraud

BANGKOK: -- British citizens Robin John Faulkner and David Andersen Evans, as well as Fang Keng-Nien, a Taiwanese national, were arrested on Friday for credit card fraud.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669266-british-citizens-and-a-taiwanese-national-arrested-for-credit-card-fraud/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 21 Sep 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/669353-thailand-live-saturday-21-sep-2013/