Thailand Live Tuesday 29 Oct 2013

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Anti-flood plan for industrial estates to cost Bt10 billion
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 29 – A Bt10 billion budget will be needed for long-term flood prevention measures at crucial industrial estates in Bangkok’s satellite provinces, a senior official said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677886-anti-flood-plan-for-industrial-estates-to-cost-bt10-billion/

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Abhisit, Suthep to face trial over 2010 riot deaths
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- PUBLIC PROSECUTORS decided to indict and try two top Democrats for instigating others to kill, or to attempt a killing, in connection with the 2010 political mayhem.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677709-attorney-general-orders-indictment-against-abhisit-suthep/page-4?p=6975307#entry6975307

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AMNESTY BILL
Business says no to blanket amnesty
The Nation



Full pardon would destroy country's moral code, says Anti-corruption group

BANGKOK: -- THE ANTI-CORRUPTION Organisation of Thailand (ACT), an alliance of private-sector groups, has stepped forward to oppose granting a blanket amnesty for those involved in the 2010 political turmoil that left more than 90 people dead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677889-business-says-no-to-blanket-thai-amnesty/

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SOUTH CRISIS
Revered bomb disposal expert among 3 killed
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Pol Sub-Lt Shaen Warongphaisit, a police bomb-disposal veteran whose face was familiar to both locals and reporters covering the South insurgency, was yesterday laid to rest from his tiring and dangerous job after succumbing to severe injuries from a bomb explosion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677890-bomb-squad-trio-killed-defusing-device-in-thai-south/

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AFTERMATH
Ao Phrao to reopen on Friday after oil spill
Suriyan Panyawai
The Nation



Seawater off Samet has recovered sufficiently: govt

BANGKOK: -- KOH SAMET'S Ao Phrao, hit by an oil spill several months ago, will officially reopen to tourists this Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677891-koh-samets-ao-phrao-to-reopen-on-friday-after-oil-spill/

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UPDATE:
Preah Vihear ruling will not jeopardise ties : Cambodian minister
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- CAMBODIA WOULD comply with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s ruling on Preah Vihear temple - whatever it is, and the verdict would not jeopardise relations with Thailand, Hor Namhong, the Cambodian Foreign Minister said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677716-thailand-cambodia-reaffirm-strong-ties-after-world-courts-ruling/?p=6975341#entry6975341

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Infrastructure projects will ready Thailand for AEC: PM
Pranee Muenpangvaree
The Nation

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday the government stands ready to go ahead with its Bt2-trillion transportation-infrastructure project as a means to prepare for enhanced Thai-Asean links and liberalised trade with both Asean and non-Asean partners.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677893-pm-yingluck-infrastructure-projects-will-ready-thailand-for-aec/

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EDITORIAL
Nationalists are playing a dangerous game
The Nation

The disputed Preah Vihear temple serves as a rallying point for conservative groups to criticise the government, but their actions could damage Thailand's relations with Cambodia

BANGKOK: -- An alliance of conservative groups restarted a dangerous game last weekend when it brought the issue of the disputed Preah Vihear temple on the Thai-Cambodian border back under the spotlight.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677894-thai-opinion-nationalists-are-playing-a-dangerous-game/

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STREETWISE
Can we really change our consumption habits?
Achara Deboonme



BANGKOK: -- The Asian Development Bank's recent report "Energy Outlook for Asia and the Pacific" got little attention in the Thai media, even though its contents concerns all Thai citizens.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677895-thai-opinion-can-we-really-change-our-consumption-habits/

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Shisha Shakedown by District Chief in South Pattaya entertainment zone

PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Tuesday, The District Chief along with Customs officials and Pattaya Police conducted a sweep of bars in and around Walking Street in South Pattaya in search of venues illegally selling Shisha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677896-shisha-shakedown-by-district-chief-in-south-pattaya-entertainment-zone/

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Russian Biker seriously hurt as he falls from Highway 7 ramp in North Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- An 18 year old Russian motorcyclist was thrown 15 meters off the Highway 7 entry ramp in North Pattaya after he failed to negotiate a sharp right-hand bend at the top of the ramp which is situated on the Sukhumvit Road in North Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677897-russian-biker-seriously-hurt-as-he-falls-from-highway-7-ramp-in-north-pattaya/

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Iranian accused of indecently assaulting 13 year old girl in Pattaya Hotel elevator



PATTAYA: -- Pattaya Police were called to a Central Pattaya hotel in the early hours of Monday and arrested a 29 year old Iranian Tourist accused of indecently assaulting a 13 year old girl in the elevator.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677898-iranian-arrested-for-indecently-assaulting-13-year-old-girl-in-pattaya-hotel-elevator/

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China Rushes Thailand for Tourist Visa Waiver
By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak, Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that China National Tourism Administration (CNTA)′s chairman, Mr. Shao Qiwei requested Thailand to hasten the process of visa waiver as discussed earlier this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677899-china-rushes-thailand-for-tourist-visa-waiver/

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Anti-corruption inspection of repairs in Parliament
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday dispatched officials to inspect the Parliament building after an allegation that the price for renovations was inflated by massive corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677900-anti-corruption-inspection-of-repairs-in-thai-parliament/

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BURNING ISSUE
Amnesty games: a few days can make a big difference
Kornchanok Raksaseri

BANGKOK: -- In early August, The Nation interviewed key members of the Pheu Thai and coalition parties involved in pushing the Amnesty Bill when its first reading was put on the House agenda as an urgent issue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677901-thai-amnesty-games-a-few-days-can-make-a-big-difference/

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High court upholds ruling for five who rigged lottery
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court yesterday upheld an Appeal Court ruling that sentenced Narong "Klom Bangkluay" Oonpaet to six years in jail for his role in fixing the results of the government lottery on June 1, 2001.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677902-high-court-upholds-ruling-for-five-who-rigged-thai-lottery/

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Chumphon rubber farmers warn of protest
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- RUBBER FARMERS in Chumphon province yesterday threatened to launch a mass rally if police forcibly disperse the ongoing protest by fellow farmers in neighbouring Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677903-chumphon-rubber-farmers-warn-of-mass-rally/

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Four Deaths in Train-Truck Crash
By Khaosod Online



Another train accident took place in a southern province yet again.

PHATTHALUNG: -- A sprinter train collided into a 4-door pick-up truck in Phatthalung province leaving 4 people dead at the scene.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677904-four-deaths-in-thai-train-truck-crash/

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Fake Watch Sellers beat-up Russian Tourist in Central Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- A gang of between 6 to 8 Thai Fake Watch sellers assaulted a 30 year old Russian Tourist after he refused to purchase a watch he had broken after testing its authenticity which was guaranteed by the vendors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677755-watch-seller-gang-attack-and-injure-russian-tourist-in-pattaya/#entry6975496

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Traffic police to extend their towing of illegally parked vehicles to 60 other roads 6 am.this Fri. to relieve traffic congestion in Bangkok

State agencies,private sector may proceed w/annual Loy Krathong celebrations (Nov.17)despite mourning period for the Supreme Patriarch

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Phuket police grab privates in theft case
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Three privates in the Army were arrested yesterday on charges stemming from the theft of a handgun and other property from the home of a policeman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677919-phuket-police-grab-privates-in-theft-case/

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Rubber farmers continue blocking road to South
By English News



PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, OCT 29 – Rubber farmers from Thailand’s South have defied the authorities’ order to stop blocking Phetchkasem Road, the major route leading to the southern region, and vowed to continue their demonstration until their demands were met.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677903-chumphon-rubber-farmers-warn-of-mass-rally/#entry6975927

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Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,448.74, falls 0.88 points /MCOT

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Attorney General reviews decision to not indict ex-PM Thaksin
By English News



BANGKOK, OCT 29 – Thailand’s Attorney General will review an earlier decision not to press terrorism charge against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to its spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677935-attorney-general-reviews-decision-to-not-indict-ex-pm-thaksin/

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Army Chief calls for public restraint, distances himself from Amnesty Bill

BANGKOK, 29 Oct 2013 (NNT) - Army Commander in Chief General Prayuth Chan-Ocha has urged all sides to refrain from violence while the scrutiny committee is wrapping up on details of the Amnesty Bill,which is expected to be submitted to the House of Representatives for the 2nd and 3rd readings in November.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677705-dont-involve-military-on-amnesty-prayuth/page-2#entry6976318

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Major storm in northwest Europe kills at least 16

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677936-major-storm-in-northwest-europe-kills-at-least-16/

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Tuesday 29 October 2013

General Situation

The weak high pressure over upper Thailand cause an increase of temperature, as well as fog with isolated thick patches in the morning. Rain remains over the North due to the westerly trough over the area.

The moderate Northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and the South of Thailand is weakening, and the low pressure over northern Sumatra was moved out to westward. Decreasing rain in these areas.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 A.M. Tuesday to 6.00 A.M. Wednesday

Northern Thailand Cool and fog in the morning with isolated thick patch.Widely scattered rain mostly in Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Minimum temperature 20-22 ?C. Maximum temperature 25-31 ?C. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 10-15 ?C Southerly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cool with fog in the morning and isolated thick patch.Minimum temperature 19-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 30-32 ?C. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-17 ?C. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Cool in the upper part with mist in the morning and isolated thundershowers mostly in the lower part. Minimum temperature 22-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Cool on mountaintops, Minimum temperature 15-19 ?C. Easterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Partly cloudy and isolated thundershowers mostly in the Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trad. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Cool on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 16-20 ?C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Southern Thailand East Coast Cloudy with scattered thundershowers mostly in Chumphon, Surat Thani,Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla. Minimum temperature 23-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 29-32 ?C. From Surat Thani northward: Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. From Nakhon Si Thammarat Southward: Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr.Wave height 1-2 meters and above 2 meters in thundershower areas.

Southern Thailand West Coast Very cloudy with fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.Minimum temperature 22-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 30-33 ?C. Variable winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters in thundershower areas.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Partly cloudy with 40% chance of rain.Minimum temperature 25-26 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-34 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Today : Maximum temperature 34 ?C : Sun rises at 6.11 a.m. Sun sets at 5.52 p.m. : High water at 3.32 p.m. and at --.-- p.m. : Low water at 7.24 a.m. and at --.-- p.m.

-- NNT 2013-10-29

weather forecasts for all provinces http://weather.thaivisa.com

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Thai the world's tallest?
By Coconuts Bangkok


Is Thailand the secret home of the world’s tallest human?

BANGKOK: -- Pornchai Saosri, 24 of Surin, is 2.57 meters of man, which would put him 25 and 28 centimeters above NBA legends Manute Bol and Yao Ming, respectively.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677945-is-thailand-the-secret-home-of-the-worlds-tallest-human/

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Maha Sarakham holds Isaan’s biggest 3D art event

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) – Maha Sarakham Province is holding the biggest ever 3D street painting event of the northeastern region. The exhibition is scheduled to run for 3 months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677946-maha-sarakham-holds-isaans-biggest-3d-art-event/

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Coronavirus yet to be found in Thailand

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) –Although the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus has not been reported in Thailand, the Public Health Ministry will keep a close watch on the situation.

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has assured the public that the deadly disease Coronavirus has yet to be found among Muslim Thais who came back from the holy Hajj Pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. However, 4 pilgrims have reportedly come down with pneumonia, but are recovering from the illness.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been 144 people worldwide infected by coronaviruses, 62 of them died of the disease. The infections were found in 9 countries, mainly in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Italy. The percentage of the patients killed by the disease is as high as 43 percent.

Meanwhile, DDC Director General Dr. Sopon Mekthon has urged all the returning pilgrims to see a doctor immediately if they catch a fever. For more information, please call the Department of Disease Control at 1422, twenty-four hours a day.


-- NNT 2013-10-29