Bank of Thailand prepares contingency plan to cope with floods: C130 may be deployed for cash shipment to flooded provinces /The Nation

Gay event to be Phuket's TAT chief's final hurrah
Jody Houton



PHUKET: -- As opening up Phuket to more profitable ‘niche’ markets was always a high priority for the Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office, Chanchai Duangjit, the upcoming Glow Phuket festival (October 18-20) will, rather ironically, prove to be his final, rather flamboyant and flawless swan song.

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SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Glass wall planned at airport to prevent suicide attempts
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Airports of Thailand has allocated a budget of Bt30 million to build a glass wall at Suvarnabhumi Airport to prevent suicide attempts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673220-glass-wall-planned-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-to-prevent-suicide-attempts/

Chao Phraya may burst banks Wednesday, Thursday, BMA warns

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673221-chao-phraya-may-burst-banks-wednesday-thursday-bma-warns/

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INUNDATION
Flooded tracks cause suspension of rail services
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- State Railways of Thailand has suspended services in Nakhon Ratchasima due to flooding.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673229-flooded-tracks-cause-suspension-of-rail-services/

Truck Accident Unleashes Free Booze For Locals

By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- Local residents and motorists helped themselves to free beer on Rama II Road in Samut Sakorn province last night after dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673240-samut-sakorn-truck-accident-unleashes-free-booze-for-locals/

RT@terryfrd: Flooding in East is much more serious than many ppl realise. Add Chonburi & Rayong to list of hard hit areas. Kabin Buri a real disaster.

to continue:

Thailand Live Wednesday 9 Oct 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673338-thailand-live-wednesday-9-oct-2013/