Thailand Live Friday 11 Oct 2013

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Number of newly-registered businesses totals 5,622 in Sept

BANGKOK, 11 October 2013 (NNT) – The Commerce Ministry has revealed that the number of new businesses registering in September rose to 5,622, a 3 percent increase year-on-year.

According to Deputy Commerce Minister Nattawut Saikua, 5,622 business operators registered with the ministry in the month of September. Despite its 3 percent rise year-on-year, the figure accounted for an 11 percent drop compared to the previous month's figure. However, the deputy minister said the rate was normal.

The top 5 newly-registered businesses, according to the Mr. Nattawut, are construction, real estate, machinery, travel, and pharmaceutical companies; with the combined registered capital of 18.3 billion baht.

Meanwhile, 1,450 businesses, mostly construction companies whose projects had been completed, shut their doors in September, said the deputy minister.


-- NNT 2013-10-11

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Royal decorations for Thai women's volleyball team
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 11 – His Majesty the King has officially bestowed Royal Decorations to 18 members of the Thai women's volleyball team and their trainers, it was officially announced in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673902-royal-decorations-for-thai-womens-volleyball-team/

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Nakhon Ratchasima to be proposed, developed as 'Second Bangkok'
By English News



NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Oct 10 - The government will propose this northeastern city to become the second Bangkok and develop it as the centre of transport to distribute wealth to the northeast.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673903-nakhon-ratchasima-to-be-proposed-developed-as-second-bangkok/

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Bus with Russian tourists overturns in northwest Thailand, several people injured - Russian embassy

A bus with the Russian tourists overturns in the northwest Thailand injuring several people, the Russian embassy looks into circumstances. /VOICE OF RUSSIA

Source: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_10_11/Bus-with-Russian-tourists-overturns-in-northwest-Thailand-several-people-injured-Russian-embassy-3673/

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ISA enforcement to stay: Pracha
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The enforcement of Internal Security Act will continue in light of the attack on the rally site, Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok said on Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673878-molotov-cocktails-hurled-at-protesters-tents-at-bangkoks-urupong-intersection/page-2#entry6913401

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Chulasingh admits dropping Thaksin's charge

BANGKOK: -- Former attorney general Chulasingh Vasantasingh on Friday said he was responsible for the prosecution decision to drop terrorism charge against the former prime minister.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673837-thaksin-shinawatra-escapes-terrorism-charge/page-3#entry6913486

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Several Russian tourists injured in bus crash in Thailand

KANCHANABURI: -- A bus carrying 42 Russian tourists overturned in the Kanchanaburi province in northwest Thailand at around noon local time (9:00 Moscow Time, 05:00 GMT). Andrei Dvornikov, head of the consular department of the Russian embassy in Thailand, confirmed the report.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673922-several-russian-tourists-injured-in-bus-crash-in-thailand/

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Thaksin says his exile would benefit Thailand

BEIJING: -- Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Friday that he would spend his exile gaining new experiences for the country's benefits.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673927-thaksin-says-his-exile-would-benefit-thailand/

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'Magic doctor' Sommai passes away at 93
The Nation

SING BURI -- Doctor Sommai Thongprasert, who was called a "magic doctor" for having cured terminal cancer patients with herbs died of kidney failure Friday morning. He was 93 years old.

His son, Assawin Thongprasert, said Sommai was pronounced dead at the Siriraj Hospital at 7:40 am Friday. He was admitted to the hospital on October 7.

Sommai became well-known after he treated and cured some terminal cancer patients with herbs in 1969.


-- The Nation 2013-10-11

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Transport Ministry seeks service improvement

BANGKOK, 11 October 2013 (NNT) –Transport Ministry Permanent Secretary has urged the transport sector to raise its service quality in terms of safety and transparency.

According to Transport Ministry Permanent Secretary Mr. Somchai Siriwattana-choke, he has insisted that every sector and department upgrade the quality of land, water, air , and rail transportation services as regards safety standards. All agencies must also work in the same direction. Personnel must be trained to improve their performance, and every operation must be transparent and straightforward.

To solve the capital's chronic traffic problems, the ministry has joined hands with the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, enforcing traffic law and regulation strictly in Bangkok, beginning with 10 pilot routes, which are Lad Prao road, Rama IV road, Sukhumvit road, Ratchadapisek road, Ramkhamhaeng road, Phahonyothin Road including Kaset-Nawamin road, Sathorn road, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Petchburi Road, and Vibhavadi Rangsit road. Strict measures will be enforced on those roads beginning on 21 October.

As for issues regarding poor affiliated bus services, Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will immediately impose a fine or suspend the service whenever any of the affiliated companies fails to comply with service conditions, said the permanent secretary.


-- NNT 2013-10-11

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Banharn supported in his leading role for political reform: survey
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The public supports former prime minister Banharn Silapa-archa in playing the leading role in pushing for political reform, an opinion survey has found.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673938-banharn-supported-in-his-leading-role-for-political-reform-survey/

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Microsoft to stop support over 5.7 Million Windows XP-based PCs in Thailand from April 8

BANGKOK: -- Microsoft Friday reminded business and consumers in Thailand with PCs still running Windows XP that it will officially retire service and support for Windows XP in six months' time, on 8 April 2014.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673943-microsoft-to-stop-support-over-57-million-windows-xp-based-pcs-in-thailand-from-april-8/

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The OPCW, the body overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons, wins Nobel Peace Prize /BBC

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Police to tow away illegally parked cars beginning on Oct 21

BANGKOK, 11 October 2013 (NNT) - In a bid to ease traffic congestion, the Metropolitan Police Bureau will begin removing vehicles illegally parked on Bangkok streets on October 21,

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673947-bangkok-police-to-tow-away-illegally-parked-cars-beginning-on-oct-21/

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Special Report: Thai economy left intact after US government shutdown

BANGKOK: -- Thai and other stock markets have risen on hopes that the United States will reach a deal on raising its debt ceiling.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673951-thai-economy-left-intact-after-us-government-shutdown-special-report/

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SET index closed at 1,457.78, up 5.87; Bt/USD31.19; GBP49.74; AUD29.40; EUR42.10; CAD29.86; HKD4.01; SGD24.87; JPY31.52

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Chinese Woman Arrested At MBK Mall For Using Fake Credit Cards


Tourist Police were able to arrest a Chinese woman who attempted to buy gold from a goldsmith using a fake credit card.

BANGKOK – October 11, 2013 [PDN]; At the headquarters of the Tourist Police Division, Police announced the arrest of 28 year-old Ms. Moei Rui, a Chinese national. Police were able to seize 7 fake credit cards, 1 fake passport and her wallet. She was arrested at the well-known MBK mall in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673958-chinese-woman-arrested-at-mbk-mall-in-bangkok-for-using-fake-credit-cards/

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4.1-maginutde quake hits Chiang Mai

BANGKOK: -- A quake measuring 4.1 magnitude on Richter scale hit Chiang Mai's Phrao district early Friday, causing widespread panic among local villagers.

It was the biggest tremor ever in the district.

"The shake was so powerful that we felt like a big truck crashed into our building," Phra Khru Preechapiwat said. He is the abbot of Wat Thung Luang and the chair of Phrao District Rescue Centre.

Local residents were seen grouping together to talk about the latest quake.


-- The Nation 2013-10-11

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Tourists Shocked As They See Oil Slicks Throughout Bangsaen Beach

BANGSAEN: -- An enormous amount of oil was found on the beachside of Bang Saen, causing worries to both Thai and foreign visitors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673959-tourists-shocked-as-they-see-oil-slicks-throughout-bangsaen-beach/#entry6914060

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DOG DAYS: Phuket murder fugitive 'Mick the Pom' living openly in sunny Philippines
Phuket Gazette


British national Michael Taylor, now living freely in the Philippines, is still wanted for the stabbing murder of his Thai girlfriend Jantra Weangta in 2004.

PHUKET: -- British murder fugitive Michael John Taylor, better known in Phuket as “Mick The Pom”, has been found alive and well in the Philippines, and now uses the online monikers “Mick Doggard”, or just “Mickdog” for short.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673963-dog-days-phuket-murder-fugitive-mick-the-pom-living-openly-in-sunny-philippines/

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Hospital Warns Of 'Drugging & Robbing' Gang

BANGKOK: -- Director of Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok has warned of criminals drugging victims with high dose of anaesthetic and robbing them inside the hospital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674012-hospital-warns-of-drugging-robbing-gang/

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