Thailand Live Saturday 2 Nov 2013

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PM denies parliament dissolution plan



BANGKOK, 2 November 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra denies considering the dissolution of the parliament as the Opposition Democrat Party is staging a major rally against the controversial amnesty law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678837-pm-yingluck-denies-parliament-dissolution-plan/

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Briton found Hanged in Pattaya
By Khaosod Online

PATTAYA: -- A British man, 65, known only as ′Mike′, was found hanged inside a shed in Pattaya′s Go-Kart Circuit, as his friend revealed his worries about family issues.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678843-briton-found-hanged-in-pattaya/

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DSI to continue probe on Abhisit and Suthep

BANGKOK, 2 November 2013 (NNT) - Mr. Tharit Pengdit, Director General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says although the amnesty bill has passed the third reading in the House, further investigation into political protests in 2010 still needs to be done .

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678846-dsi-to-continue-probe-on-abhisit-and-suthep/

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Red shirts feel betrayed
Pravit Rojanaphruk,
Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,
Samudcha Hoonsara
The Nation



Pre-dawn amnesty push turns anger against Thaksin and Pheu Thai

BANGKOK: -- FOUR RED-SHIRT Pheu Thai MPs, including Weng Tojirakarn, abstained from voting for the controversial amnesty bill yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678848-red-shirts-feel-betrayed-amnesty-push-turns-anger-against-thaksin-and-pheu-thai/

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ANALYSIS
Constitutional Court seems only option for bill opponents
Somroutai Sapsomboon
Jintana Panyaarvudh
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The speedy passage of the controversial amnesty bills by the House of Representatives early yesterday shows one thing: The ruling Pheu Thai party never thinks of retreating when it comes to helping fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. They are prepared to do or facilitate everything to whitewash his alleged crimes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678849-constitutional-court-seems-only-option-for-thai-amnesty-bill-opponents/

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Opposition mounts against amnesty bill
The Nation



Many groups vow to intensify agitation after House pushes through draft law in predawn hours

BANGKOK: -- OPPOSITION INTENSIFIED yesterday against a government-proposed bill that would grant blanket amnesty to all law offenders before and after the 2006 coup, after passage of the draft law by the House of Representatives before dawn yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678850-opposition-mounts-against-thai-amnesty-bill/

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Questions raised over rush to reopen Ao Phrao
Suriyan Panyawai,
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation



Academic wonders if move aimed at cutting PTTGC's compensation payments

BANGKOK: -- Giving people free access to Koh Samet's Ao Phrao Bay, which was hit by an oil spill a few months ago, has prompted concerns from a Silpakorn University academic and some locals, who feel the area might not be completely safe as yet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678851-samet-oil-spill-questions-raised-over-rush-to-reopen-ao-phrao/

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SMEs will suffer most if conflict hits economy
Watchara Pussayanawin
The Nation


Violence will kill thirst for shopping and this will hurt manufacturers, big and small.

BANGKOK: -- The Federation of Thai Industries has expressed concerns that political conflicts are likely to put pressure on the economy, fearing that small and medium-sized enterprises could suffer the worst impact.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678852-smes-will-suffer-most-if-political-conflict-hits-thai-economy/

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EDITORIAL
Amnesty bill will compound national woes
The Nation

Thailand has enough real problems without the added burden of a political move that will only worsen the national divide

BANGKOK: -- Why is it that a "reconciliation" plan advocated by the ruling party is threatening to tear the country apart? The answer is simple: The government's legislative moves do not seek to rectify the root cause of Thailand's strife, but are amplifying it instead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678853-thai-editorial-amnesty-bill-will-compound-national-woes/

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Pattaya Street Robbery Gang targeting foreigners caught by Police



PATTAYA: -- On Friday afternoon at Banglamung Police Station, Police Lieutenant General Gawee, the Region 2 Police Commissioner, led a press conference to announce the arrest of a 4-man gang thought to be responsible for many street robberies targeting only foreign nationals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678854-pattaya-street-robbery-gang-targeting-foreigners-caught-by-police/

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Man arrested by Pattaya Police for alleged sexual assault of his daughter



PATTAYA: -- A 46 year old Thai Man was arrested by Pattaya Police on Friday accused of sexually assaulting his 15 year old daughter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678855-man-arrested-by-pattaya-police-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-his-daughter/

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Beware of new Parking restrictions in South Pattaya!



PATTAYA: -- Starting from 1st November Pattaya’s Traffic Police will be enforcing strict parking regulations along the South Pattaya Road as they attempt to reduce traffic congestion in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678857-beware-of-new-parking-restrictions-in-south-pattaya/

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One man's fight to save Phuket from mafia and foreign criminals


Chart Chindapol

PHUKET: -- Chart Chindapol is not going to let mafia elements and foreign criminals destroy the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678858-one-mans-fight-to-save-phuket-from-mafia-and-foreign-criminals/

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Yingluck calls for security for protesters
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday instructed security agencies to keep a close eye on protests against the amnesty bill, while police said the crowds in Bangkok were not likely to go beyond 30,000 in number as simultaneous rallies were expected to be held upcountry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678860-yingluck-calls-for-security-for-protesters-against-amnesty-bill/

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SONGKHLA
Police reinforced in Songkhla prior to protest
The Nation

SONGKHLA: -- Anti-riot police were reinforced at the City Hall in Muang district of Songkhla on Friday prior to a gathering of antigovernment supporters to be held on Saturday.

The rally was called after the House speedily passed the amnesty bill on Friday early morning. About 500 antiriot troops have been deployed at a stadium opposite the City Hall where the rally is to be held.

Troops have also been deployed to other government offices in the province to provide safety around the clock.


-- The Nation 2013-11-02

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AMNESTY BILL
Banharn supports speedy passing of amnesty bill
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Chat Thai Pattana's advisory chief Banharn Silapaarcha on Friday said he supported the speedy passing of the controversial amnesty bill, adding that anything could happen were the process prolonged.

Banharn said the bill has to go through more procedures so he is supportive of its passing. The House passed the government sponsored bill around 4am Friday although the vetting started Thursday morning. He added it is normal that the Opposition MPs would come out to protest against the bill but he believed there would no violence.


-- The Nation 2013-11-02

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How the bill was pushed through

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- SINCE THE SENATE is expected to debate the amnesty bill by Friday or next Monday, with the deadline for the bill's final passage set at 60 days, the House pushed the bill through to its third and final reading with a 310:0 vote in the early hours of yesterday. Four abstained.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678861-how-the-thai-amnesty-bill-was-pushed-through/

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Protest leaders homes come under attack
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The homes of two men who have led the ongoing protests by rubber farmers in Prachuap Khiri Khan came under grenade and gun attack early yesterday morning. No casualties were reported.

Theeraphong Kaewnual and Somchai Phoosit said they believed the attacks were motivated by their roles in leading the rally. The incident took place at around 2am when two vehicles arrived on the scene in Bang Saphan district and opened fire on their houses.

The attack, which also damaged the home of a villager not involved in the protests, was launched using M-79 grenades and military weapons, judging from the spent cartridges found at the scene.


-- The Nation 2013-11-02

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Lampang villagers back building of reservoirs
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Lampang villagers have agreed to back the government's plan to build three reservoirs in the province under the government's Bt350-billion water and flood management scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678862-lampang-villagers-back-building-of-reservoirs/

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One person killed in Los Angeles airport shooting

LOS ANGELES: -- Airport Police Chief, Patrick Gannon: "As you can imagine a large amount of chaos took place"
One person has died and seven people were wounded, one critically, during a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport, officials say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678864-one-killed-in-los-angeles-airport-shooting/

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PM skips weekly TV programme; 12 Smart Lady Thailand qualifiers appear on show before final competition /MCOT

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution

General Situation
Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 p.m. Friday to 6.00 p.m. Saturday
Northern Thailand Cool and fog in the morning and 1-2 ?C drops.Isolated light rain mostly in the upper part. Minimum temperature 20-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 31-33 ?C. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-17 ?C Northeasterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cool with fog in the morning and 1-3 ?C drops.Isolated light rain mostly in the lower part.Minimum temperature 21-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-18 ?C. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Partly cloudy and cool in the upper part with mist in the morning and isolated rain mostly in the lower part. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?C. Cool on mountaintops, Minimum temperature 16-20 ?C. Easterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Partly cloudy and widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?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 widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cloudy with widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Krabi, Trang and Satun.Minimum temperature 22-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters in thundershower areas.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Partly cloudy with 20% chance of rain.Minimum temperature 25-26 ?C. Maximum temperature 34-35 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

-- NNT 2013-11-02

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

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Thai Lion Air to launch maiden flight next month
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 2 - Thai Lion Air, a new no-frills airline, will launch its first commercial flight this December.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678905-thai-lion-air-to-launch-maiden-flight-next-month/

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UK backs cross-cultural negotiation education for Phuket government officials
Phuket Gazette


British Ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent was very supportive of the efforts of Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- High-ranking local government officers in Phuket will start an English language and cross-cultural negotiation course this month as part of the ongoing cooperation between the United Kingdom and Thailand, said British Ambassador to Thailand Mark Kent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678906-uk-backs-cross-cultural-negotiation-education-for-phuket-government-officials/

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Songkhla governor orders tight security after protesters plan anti-Amnesty Bill rally at provincial hall this afternoon /MCOT

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Phuket taxi driver killer turns himself in
Phuket Gazette


The blade of the weapon broke off inside Mr Teeranan. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- The man who fatally stabbed a Karon taxi driver in Samkong early yesterday morning turned himself in today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678911-phuket-taxi-driver-killer-turns-himself-in/

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UPDATE:

New British Embassy initiatives planned for Phuket

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678906-uk-backs-cross-cultural-negotiation-education-for-phuket-government-officials/#entry6991920

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“Smart Lady Thailand” introduces last 12 contenders

BANGKOK, 2 November 2013 (NNT) – “Smart Lady Thailand” has unveiled its last 12 candidates, one of which will go on to win 200,000 baht prize.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678914-smart-lady-thailand-introduces-last-12-contenders/

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NSC expects number of demonstrators to increase, fears third party

BANGKOK, 2 November 2013 (NNT) – The National Security Council of Thailand (NSC) expects the number of anti-government demonstrators to increase during the weekend, while expressing concerns about a third party.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/678850-opposition-mounts-against-thai-amnesty-bill/#entry6991973

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Nakon Sawan residents flock to “Thailand Tomorrow 2020”

BANGKOK, 2 November 2013 (NNT) – People in Nakhon Sawan Province are flocking to “Thailand Tomorrow 2020”. The event will be held until November 3rd.

The opening ceremony of the “Thailand Tomorrow 2020” was co-presided over by Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong and Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt. The event is being held to inform Nakhon Sawan residents of the government’s infrastructure development plan.

The exhibition is divided into 8 zones for people to better understand the government’s plan. It showcases all infrastructure projects which include the high-speed train and other improvement projects regarding water and land transports. The exhibition also tells where the high-speed train will pass through in each province.

A seminar on trade and investment opportunity is also held during the event which has been drawing a lot of attention from the people. The “Thailand Tomorrow 2020” will continue in Nakhon Sawan until November 3.


-- NNT 2013-11-02