UPDATE:

PM: Lower House votes to drop all amnesty bills from agenda



BANGKOK, 7 November 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinatra made a statement on Thursday that the House of Representatives had agreed to drop all amnesty draft bills from its agenda.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680106-thai-govt-drops-amnesty-bills/?p=7011417

Police take full control, no military force needed
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 7 – Enforcement of the Internal Security Act (ISA) will not be widened despite the government’s concerns on the widespread protests against the amnesty bill, Thailand’s security chief said today.

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Four schools in rally area closed Friday
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The directors of the four schools on Rajdamnone Road near demonstration sites announced that their schools will be closed Friday.

The four schools are Sattree Witthaya School, Wat Borwornniwes School, Rajwinit Primary School and Makut Kasat School.

The directors said the closure of roads in the area by police would make it inconvenient for parents to send their children to school.

The directors said the school management would monitor the situation and decide whether to close the school again on Monday.


-- The Nation 2013-11-07

Russian boy seventh victim of Thai ferry accident

BANGKOK, November 7, 2013 (AFP) - A 12-year-old Russian boy died Thursday from injuries sustained in a Thai tourist ferry disaster, raising the death toll to seven, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680121-russian-boy-seventh-victim-of-pattaya-ferry-accident/

Newly Released Convict Robs Russian Tourist In Pattaya
By Khaosod Online



PATTAYA: -- Pattaya police have arrested a man accused of robbing a Russian tourist during her night out in the seaside town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680123-newly-released-convict-robs-russian-tourist-in-pattaya/

RT@BBCBenThompson: European Central Bank cutsinterest rate to new record low of 0.25% to support weak economic recovery.

Phuket tuk-tuk driver foils snatch-in-action
Phuket Gazette -

Mr Nithikorn (seated) as he is identified by his victim, Ms Nongsarang, and tuk-tuk driver Mr Yongyuth, who apprehended him. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680153-phuket-tuk-tuk-driver-foils-snatch-in-action/

Protest continues despite rain
The Nation

Protesters on Rajdamneon Road

BANGKOK: -- A large number of anti-bill protesters are still seen on Rajdamneon Avenue on Thursday, despite the unusual rain.

Attracting them was the speech of Democrat secretary general Suthep Thaugsuban.

To the audience, Suthep said that he does not believe that the government would end the push for the amnesty bill. He said that after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was on TV, pleading all to believe her and stop the protests.

"If people believed that the government has retreated, there would have been a small number of protesters now," he said.

-- The Nation 2013-11-07

Use of balloons during Loy Krathong will be regulated

CHIANG MAI: -- The Interior Ministry has been asked by the Transport Ministry to map out proper measure regarding the use of balloons and fireworks in Chiang Mai during the Loy Krathong festival on November 17.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680161-use-of-balloons-during-loy-krathong-will-be-regulated/

UPDATE:

Democrats say govt's promise to end bills a ploy
Cattleya Chan
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Despite the senate's likely rejection of the amnesty bill, which will be debated in the Senate on Monday, Democrat protesters have vowed to fight on until the government puts an end to the bill once and for all, said determined protesters at the Democracy Monument, Thursday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680106-thai-govt-drops-amnesty-bills/page-4?p=7012495#entry7012495

King visits Chang Hua Mun project

His Majesty the King on Thursday visited the Chang Hua Mun royally-sponsored project in Tha Yang district of Petchaburi.

The King spent about three hours at the project site located in Tambon Khao Krapook to observe development of the project and various plants grown there.

The project covers an area of 250 rai bought with the personal fund of HM the King. The area was arid, dry and infertile the time it was bought and then developed into a model agricultural farmland.

--Thai PBS 2013-11-07

RT@tulsathit: Considering political tears dry up quickly these days, Pheu Thai MP Prasit Chaisisa's sobbing today mayb irrelevant. (1)

RT@tulsathit: Tearful Prasit begged for YL's forgiveness after telling red shirts she was only fooling anti-bill protesters that amnesty's dead (2/end).

People’s court for Shinawatra family if……

Protesters braved the rain to continue their protest at Ratchadamnoen Avenue Thursday night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680193-peoples-court-for-shinawatra-family-if/

to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 8 Nov 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680229-thailand-live-friday-8-nov-2013/