Thailand Live Wednesday 16 Oct 2013

[webfact]

Bangkok flooded by pipe leak
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- As if the unyielding downpour wasn’t enough, an envious water pipe decided to get in on the action and ruin many morning commutes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674927-bangkok-flooded-by-pipe-leak/

[webfact]

Action to be taken on coral, wastewater at Racha Island
Phuket Gazette


Additional moorings will be placed in Racha’s bays. Tur Bay on the east side is where boats anchor in the low season. Photo: Saran Mitrarat

PHUKET: -- A framework to deal with longstanding problems at Racha Yai Island, particularly coral damage and wastewater, was drafted at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674930-action-to-be-taken-on-coral-wastewater-at-racha-island/

[webfact]

ICJ to deliver verdict on Thai-Khmer dispute next month : Thai FM

BANGKOK: -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver verdict on the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia concerning Preah Vihear Temple on November 11, Foreign Minister Surapong Tohvichakchaikul said Wednesday.

The Court has informed the decision to the Thai Embassy in the Hague, he said. Earlier the Thai side expected the delivering of the verdict would be on February next year out of belief that the Court is busy with other pending cases.

Surapong quoted the ICJ as saying that it delays Chile-Peru dispute and moves up the Thai-Khmer dispute.

-- The Nation 2013-10-16

[webfact]

Bike rider slams into Phuket 18-wheeler and dies
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Krisorn Srinonyang, 26, from Phayao Province died in Phuket, just after midnight this morning (October 16) when he drove his motorbike into the back of an 18-wheel truck.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674932-bike-rider-slams-into-phuket-18-wheeler-and-dies/

[webfact]

Residents of seven Isaan provinces warned of torrential rains because of Nari

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674933-residents-of-seven-isaan-provinces-warned-of-torrential-rains-because-of-nari/

[webfact]

Health Department warns eating fried bugs might be fatal



BANGKOK, 16 October 2013 (NNT) – The Director General of the Department of Medical Sciences has disclosed an alarming fact that eating fried insects may cause fatalities due to a chemical substance contained in bugs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674948-eating-fried-bugs-could-be-fatal-thai-health-dept-warns/

[webfact]

Public Health Min: 41% of Thais don’t know how to wash hands in proper ways

BANGKOK, 16 October 2013 (NNT) – The Public Health Ministry said 41 percent of Thais were washing their hands the wrong way, while a survey found that only 61 percent of people in Bangkok washed their hands before eating.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674951-41-of-thais-dont-know-how-to-wash-hands-in-proper-ways-public-health-min/

[webfact]

TCSD launches website for online crime reporting

BANGKOK, 16th October 2013 (NNT) – The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has launched a new website to create a more convenient channel for the public to file a complaint.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674953-thailands-tcsd-launches-website-for-online-crime-reporting/

[webfact]

Long New Years holiday expected to see 24 billion baht in cash flows

BANGKOK, 16 October 2013 (NNT) - Ms. Piyaman Techapaiboon, President of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), revealed that a survey of 2,000 Thai tourists showed the additional holiday on December 30, added to this year’s New Year’s vacation, may see an increase of 19% of Thai travelers.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is now working hard to promote and publicize local tourist destinations to prompt more Thais to travel within Thailand. It is expected that this year’s tourism cash flow from domestic travelers would reach 24 billion baht.

Other popular tourist destinations in Asia forecast to have mass inflows of travelers include Japan and South Korea. However, as a result of its recent quality control law in tourism, China will see a decrease in travelers this year; less Thais will be traveling to China as well.

Overall, the tourism industry in the Kingdom has seen a 20% increase. Revenue this year is expected to be 250 billion baht compared to the 450 billion of the previous year due to Thais becoming more economical during their travels.


-- NNT 2013-10-16

[Lite Beer]

RT‏@CoconutsBangkok: Fallen tree creates traffic carnage in Ploenchit #Bangkok http://goo.gl/GHiNzS pic.twitter.com/eAwPEMwpFr

[Lite Beer]

RT@tulsathit: Thai Foreign Ministry has said ICJ ruling on Preah Vihear would be on Nov 11, not delayed to Feb as initially reported.

[Lite Beer]

DOE gears up to fight Human Trafficking.

BANGKOK, 16 October 2013 (NNT) – The Department of Employment (DOE) has planned to set up a labour supervision system to ensure labour security and provide better services.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674993-doe-gears-up-to-fight-human-trafficking/

[Lite Beer]

Three Lumpini rally organisers do not violate bail: court

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court ruled on Wednesday to reject a prosecution motion aimed at revoking the bail of three Lumpini rally organisers.

The court said the three had excercised their constitutional right and that they kept the rally peaceful and unarmed without violence and provocation.

The three are Taikorn Polsuwan, Pichet Pattanachote and Somboon Thonguran who have been granted temporary release pending the judicial review on the closure of two Bangkok airports in 2008.

-- The Nation 2013-10-16

[Lite Beer]

18th Book Expo Thailand kicks-off

BANGKOK, 16 October 2013 (NNT) – The 18th Book Expo Thailand 2013 begins today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Kittiratt Na-Ranong presiding over the opening ceremony.

The 18th Book Expo is held under the theme ‘Books change lives; change the world’ as books will grant readers knowledge, creativity, and deliberation. Therefore, books are tools for developing human and the society.

This event includes almost 1,000 booths from 425 publishers. One highlight in this year’s event is an exhibition entitled ‘40 years 14 October: A beautiful hope’ that exhibits rare books and notions of writers on how books can change the society. It is also a reminder of a tragic uprising for democracy on 14 October, 1973.

The Book Expo is a major public event for books, publications, and learning media. It has been held annually since 1996 by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT). This year’s event is taking place until 27 October 2013.

-- NNT 2013-10-16

[Lite Beer]

Opposition to query PM on rice deal

BANGKOK: -- The Democrats plan to query the prime minister on two issues - the rice deal with China and the security enforcement, chief opposition whip Jurin Laksanavisit said on Wednesday.

PM Yingluck Shinwatra will be asked to clarify whether China is to buy one million tons of Thai rice per year or in a five-year package.

The opposition lawmakers want the government to disclose the spendings related to street protests and the rice pledging scheme.

-- The Nation 2013-10-16

[Lite Beer]

Justice Ministry to seek Bt30bn for building 42 new prisons

BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri said Wednesday that he would ask the Cabinet to allocate Bt30 billion for building 42 new prisons to solve the problem of overcrowded jails.

HE said he would also push for a bill enactment to suspend imprisonment of inmates who have served at least two thirds of their terms and for aged inmates.

-- The Nation 2013-10-16

[Lite Beer]

RT@Tulip_Oum: Road along Pattaya beach at around 11AM (in front of police station)- @Praewaawaa @js100radio pic.twitter.com/nHlRcmxyGx

[Lite Beer]

UPDATE:

Phuket beach encroachment: Keesin family will play by rules
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: Leading Patong figure Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin responded yesterday to the inspection that singled out his family’s resort by expressing his willingness to take down any structures found to be encroaching on the beach.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674706-patong-mayors-resort-targeted-for-land-encroachment/

[webfact]

New version of Thaivisa Connect Forum App for Android released - upgrade now!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674947-new-version-of-thaivisa-connect-forum-app-for-android-released/

[webfact]

ICJ sets Nov 11 for judgement on Preah Vihear conflict
By English News



SEOUL, Oct 16 – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will judge on the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia on November 11, the Thai foreign minister said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674999-icj-sets-nov-11-for-judgement-on-preah-vihear-conflict/

[webfact]

Pornthip Narongdej, honourary chairperson, founder of KPN Group, passes away at 67 from heart failure /MCOT

[webfact]

UPDATE:
Sluice gates opened to drain heavy rainfall: BMA
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened all sluice gates in the eastern area after several hours of heavy rain over the capital. The downpours, which started around 2am Wednesday, are likely to continue for the next few days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674914-thailand-drenched-in-heavy-rain-due-to-tropical-storm-nari/#entry6929990

[webfact]

UPDATE:
Repairs to damaged water pipe on Ratchaprarop Road underway
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is draining water from a water channel on Bangkok's Ratchaprarop Road following damage caused by a backhoe to a section of a tap water pipe near the Makkasan Intersection Wednesday morning. The incident also caused a suspension of tap water in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674927-bangkok-flooded-by-pipe-leak/#entry6929998

[webfact]

Weather Advisory No. 17 (302/2013) Subject: Tropical Storm “NARI”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674914-thailand-drenched-in-heavy-rain-due-to-tropical-storm-nari/?p=6930199#entry6930199

[webfact]

Bangkok family turns to internet for help after alleged death threats
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Claiming to have been rebuffed by the police, a terrified Bangkok family has turned to the Internet for help after allegedly receiving terrible threats from a neighbor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675009-bangkok-family-turns-to-internet-for-help-after-alleged-death-threats/

[webfact]

Thai central bank holds fire on interest rates

BANGKOK, October 16, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's central bank on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent, where it has been since May, after the economy slipped into a technical recession.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675005-thai-central-bank-holds-fire-on-interest-rates/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

Female Hotel Receptionist Found Dead In A Pattaya Apartment

A female Thai-American receptionist was found dead in her own apartment. A murder was ruled out as no traces of fighting or assault were found.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/674877-27-year-old-american-thai-found-dead-in-pattaya-hotel-room/page-2#entry6930340

[webfact]

SET index closed at 1,464.38, down 8.52; Bt/USD31.13; GBP49.61; AUD29.50; EUR41.93; CAD29.86; HKD4.00; SGD24.92; JPY31.98

[webfact]

Thai bourse may rocket to 1700 points next year
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 16 – A new round of overseas capital inflows could push up the Thai stock market to 1,650-1700 points, or a price-earning ratio of 15, next year, a leading analyst said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675011-thai-bourse-may-rocket-to-1700-points-next-year/

[webfact]

ECONOMY
Thailand braces for "US default" impacts
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has ordered the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Thailand and the National Economic and Social Development Board to closely monitor movements in the Capitol Hill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675012-thailand-braces-for-us-default-impacts/