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Thailand Live Tuesday 29 Oct 2013

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MPI in September drops 2.9% year-on-year

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) – The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dropped 2.9 percent in September compared to the same period in the previous year, while the index in the first nine months saw a drop of 1.9 percent year-on-year.

Manufacturing Production Index in the month of September, according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), stood at 172.7, which accounted for a 2.9 percent decrease. September is the sixth consecutive month Thailand has seen a drop in its MPI.

According to OIE Director General Somchai Harnhirun, the MPI in the first nine months of 2013 accounted for a 1.9 percent drop compared to last year’s figure. As a result, the OIC will, in November, readjust its MPI anticipation, which is likely to be around 0 percent growth or even a minus, said the director. The earlier projected MPI growth target was 4 percent.

Mr. Somchai said the main factor contributing to the decrease was the automobile industry, which shrank 8.67 percent in the third quarter, adding that other industries affecting the MPI were canned seafood, beers, processed chicken, and electric appliances.

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Isaan getting chilly

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) - Dr. Sarayuth Uttamangkapong, director of the Disease Prevention and Control Office for the lower northeastern region stated that Isaan is getting colder, and warned local residents of illnesses that follow the sudden change in temperature such as, the flu, asthma, repertory infection, pneumonia, and sore throats.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677950-isaan-getting-chilly/

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New Aussies in Phuket social group to hold Melbourne Cup event at Ao Chalong Yacht Club
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Engraving of the finish line at the Melbourne Cup of 1881.

PHUKET: -- Aussies in Phuket is an informal group of like-minded Phuket-based, Australian expatriates who have banded together to form and arrange different activities for themselves and their families.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677958-new-aussies-in-phuket-social-group-to-hold-melbourne-cup-event-at-ao-chalong-yacht-club/

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PM asks governors to integrate national policies when tackling local problems

BANGKOK, 29 Oct 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has told provincial governors to integrate national-level policies in their work to tackle problems in their localities.

Ms. Yingluck on Monday chaired a meeting held to follow up on the government's provincial development master plan for 2015-2018. At the event, the prime minister assigned important government policies, and asked each provincial governor to deal with problems in their localities in accord with the national strategy, as well as keeping in mind Thailand's integration into the ASEAN Economic Community. Furthermore, the prime minister asked the governors to put emphasis on environmental protection and improvement, zoning of areas in the provinces, and the 2-trillion baht infrastructure project.

Ms. Yingluck also asked the governors to collaborate with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to quickly assist the flood-stricken, and noted that the flood relief work was entering the restoration phase. She also asked the governors of provinces with recurring floods and droughts to quicken the pace of studies being undertaken to determine long-term solutions. She also asked the governors to initiate collaborations with appropriate agencies to solve problems being faced by residents in their provinces, without needing to wait for the central government's initiative.

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Thailand ranked 18th in countries with most business-friendly regulations

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) – World Bank has ranked countries on “ease of doing business”, with Thailand being number 18 on the list, while Singapore won the first place for 8 consecutive years.

World Bank has announced its survey conducted on 189 countries worldwide, saying Thailand is ranked 18th on the list among countries with most business-friendly regulations for the upcoming year 2014. According to the survey, Singapore is still the country with the highest score on the ease of doing business index, followed closely by Hong Kong, which is ranked second.

Higher rankings indicate better, usually simpler, regulations for businesses. The index is based on the study of laws and regulations of a country and how much a country can support business growth, starting from getting a business license and registering property to protecting investors and paying taxes.

Thailand, was also ranked 18th last year, dropping a notch from two years ago, when it was ranked 17th.

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DSI warns Attorney General’s decision could affect court trials
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BANGKOK, Oct 29 – Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) insisted today that the Attorney General’s indictment of former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban in connection with the deaths and injuries of protesters in the 2010 political unrest could jeopardise the court’s current trials.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677968-dsi-warns-attorney-generals-decision-could-affect-court-trials/

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Meeting held to discuss pros and cons of opening up casinos along the border

Amnatcharoen, 29th October 2013 (NNT) – The Committee on Justice from the National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC), has held a meeting to gather opinions on the pros and cons of casino legalization.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/677971-meeting-held-to-discuss-pros-and-cons-of-opening-up-casinos-along-the-border/

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Two Phuket army privates arrested over stolen police property
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The three men, front, who were arrested.

PHUKET: Two privates in the Royal Thai Army were arrested on Sunday (October 27) on charges relating to a handgun, handcuffs, a police uniform, a motorbike and other items which were stolen from the police housing unit in Kathu.

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

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Abhisit-Suthep to file counter suit on their indictments

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Tuesday said he would sue attorney general Athapol Yaisawang for wrongful prosecution decision in connection with the 2010 political mayhem.

Democrat MP Suthep Thuagsuban will be co-plaintiff in the litigation designed to hold Athapol accountable for his decision to try the two.

Abhisit and Suthep, then prime minister and deputy prime minister, were in charge of quelling the red shirt protests.

Despite planned counter suit, the two pledged to fight and abide by the outcome of the judicial decision.

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-- The Nation 2013-10-29

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House sets Thursday to debate amnesty bill
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- House Speaker Somsak Kiartsuranont on Tuesday issued a most urgent circular scheduling Thursday as the date for amnesty debate.

The vetting of the amnesty bill was completed on Monday after the draft had been revised to grant blanket amnesty to political overseers, rally organizers, protesters as well as coup victims from 2006 to 2013.

The original draft addressed only protesters.

The House is expected to see heated debate for the bill’s second and third readings.

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Security tightened across Yala ahead of school re-opening
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YALA, OCT 29 – Security has been tightened across Yala province in Thailand’s violence-plagued Deep South as a new school semester is about to open on November 1.

Yala Deputy Governor Samart Waradisai on Tuesday briefed administrators of 53 schools in Yala’s Raman district as well as those under supervision of Yala Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, security teams and agencies concerned on measures to reduce the number of losses and incidents.

Gov Samart said he encourages improved cooperation between residents and the authorities as it could help reduce violence, while greatly boosting the morale of security personnel in the area.

There are 111 schools under Yala Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 in Yala’s provincial seat, Raman and Krong Pinang districts. Fifty-three schools in Raman district alone require higher vigilance as they are in violence-prone areas. (MCOT online news)

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Democrat heavy-weights set to sue public prosecutor
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BANGKOK, Oct 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban said they would file a lawsuit against the Attorney General for mistreatment in their indictment against the pair for premeditated murder in the 2010 political upheaval.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678007-abhisit-suthep-set-to-sue-public-prosecutor/

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TRAFFIC
Stricter traffic laws from November 1
Noppadol Srithaweekard
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police is to be tougher in enforcing traffic laws and will tow vehicles parked in prohibited zones along 30 Bangkok roads from November 1, the assistant to the national police chief, Pol Lt Gen Reungsak Jarit-Ake, announced on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678012-bangkok-stricter-traffic-laws-from-november-1/

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Prayuth expresses condolences over slain EOD team in Deep South

BANGKOK, 29 October 2013 (NNT) - Army Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has expressed his condolences to the families of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers killed by insurgents in Narathiwat province on Monday.

The team was attempting to dismantle a bomb that was detected underneath the road in Bacho district when the bomb went off and killed the men instantly.

The fallen officers were identified as Pol Sub Lt Chaen Warongpaisith, deputy chief of the EOD team of Narathiwat, Pol Sub Lt Jaroon Mekruang and Pol Sgt Nimit Deewong.

General Prayuth said the incident was a great loss as the men were experienced members of the police bomb squad who had defused countless bombs in the restive South and were deeply devoted to their duties.

The army commander-in-chief expressed concern for the security forces operating in the Deep South as insurgents fighting in the region frequently target defense personnel with roadside bombs. He further ordered relevant agencies to conduct an in-depth investigation over the deadly explosion in a bid to prevent a repeat of the tragic incident.

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Ghosts ride free on Halloween

BANGKOK: -- Those wearing ghost costume for Halloween Festival will get an unlimited free ride on the Airport Link's city line on Thursday.

Airport Rail Link Co chief executive Peerakan Kaewwongwattana introduced the new marketing activity and invited people wearing ghost costume for Halloween Festival to ask for a free ride from Airport Link officials at ticket booths on the day.

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