Transport Min to enforce seat belt fastening on all public buses and vans

BANGKOK, 17th October 2013 (NNT) - The Transport Ministry is keen on enforcing the law requiring public bus or van passengers to wear seatbelts, said Deputy Transport Minister Mr.Pong Chewananth.

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PM Yingluck firm on peace, co-existence with Cambodia ahead of Preah Vihear ruling
By English News

BANGKOK, Oct 17 – A posture of peace and public order will be maintained on the Thai-Cambodian border no matter what the international court judgement regarding the Preah Vihear temple border dispute will be, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today.

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Final vote on Article 190 scheduled for Nov 2

BANGKOK: -- Parliament has scheduled November 2 to cast final vote on the passage of amended Article 190 of the Constitution.

Wednesday's night saw the completion of the second reading on the charter amendment bill related to the framework for international agreements.

-- The Nation 2013-10-17

Roadside Bar Shooting Kills Patrons And Owner
By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- A pair of unidentified assailants have shot three people dead at a roadside bar in Prachinburi province, including the owner of the establishment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675246-prachinburi-roadside-bar-shooting-kills-patrons-and-owner/

End of US shutdown: 'reaction of American people is very, very negative, and I understand this' - McCain

WASHINGTON: -- At the moment what US President Barack Obama was signing the legislation that ended the US government shutdown and raised the US debt ceiling, the Voice of Russia correspondent, Ludmila Chernova, was at Capitol Hill.

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Phuket SuperCheap fire survivor describes frantic moments, customers fleeing
Claire Connell

PHUKET: -- A Phuket man who was shopping at SuperCheap last night (October 16) has described the moment the fire broke out, saying the entire building was engulfed in around 10 minutes and there was no warning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675082-large-fire-at-phuket-supercheap-reports-of-explosions/page-5?p=6933551#entry6933551

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Khlong San Saeb commuter boats temporarily halt services due to high water, to resume after water eases /MCOT

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Fire guts wholesale market in Thai tourist hub

BANGKOK, October 17, 2013 (AFP) - A person was missing after a blaze ripped through a vast wholesale market on the southern Thailand tourist island of Phuket, an official said Thursday.

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Public Health Ministry to ask govt to collect entry fees from foreigners
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Public Health Minister Pradit Sintavanarong said Thursday that the government plans to collect entry fees on foreign tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675270-public-health-ministry-to-ask-thai-govt-to-collect-entry-fees-from-foreigners/

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Still no news on Phuket SuperCheap blaze cause
Naraporn Tuarob

PHUKET: -- The island’s Provincial Police Commander, Pol Maj Gen Ongart Phiuruangnont, announced at a press conference this morning (October 17) regarding the SuperCheap fire that there is still no confirmation of what might have started the blaze.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675082-large-fire-at-phuket-supercheap-reports-of-explosions/page-5?p=6933868#entry6933868

Thai industrial confidence index worst in 23 months
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 17 – Thailand’s industrial confidence index (ICI) in September plunged for the last 15 months to its lowest in 23 months due to concerns over floods and political instability, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675272-thai-industrial-confidence-index-worst-in-23-months/

RT@RichardBarrow: RT @DanBFraser: Canal boat just crashed into pier at Ramkamheng and sunk. Driver apparently drunk pic.twitter.com/rGMjXyI2Io #Bangkok

RT@RichardBarrow: Boat service on Saen Saeb canal were suspended this afternoon at 3pm due to high level of the water. Not sure why this boat was running

RT@RichardBarrow: Saen Saeb is one of the most polluted canals in #Bangkok. The passengers were lucky they didn't have to swim in that black, smelly water.

Thai AirAsia X gets green light to launch

BANGKOK: -- The Thai government has officially approved the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) for Thai AirAsia X, the new Bangkok-based long-haul low-cost carrier.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675312-thai-airasia-x-gets-green-light-to-launch/

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Thailand Live Friday 18 Oct 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675401-thailand-live-friday-18-oct-2013/