Thailand Live Friday 8 Nov 2013

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Interior Minister: Protesters’ goal is to topple govt
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BANGKOK, Nov 8 – Anti-government protesters set Monday as their deadline for withdrawal of the amnesty bill to coincide with a verdict by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Preah Vihear temple dispute, Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680278-jatuporn-claims-protesters-seek-to-topple-the-government/page-2#entry7015363

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CAPO to screen vehicles entering Bangkok in fear of third-party attacks

BANGKOK, 8 November 2013 (NNT) - The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) is setting up checkpoints to screen oncoming vehicles for weapons before they enter Bangkok ahead of planned protests against the amnesty bill this weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680357-capo-to-screen-vehicles-entering-bangkok-in-fear-of-third-party-attacks/

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Senate to reconvene Monday to 'withhold' amnesty bill: Speaker

BANGKOK: -- Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatphanich told Friday's Senate meeting that the Senate meeting on the controversial amnesty bill would be postponed to Monday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680295-40-senators-group-boycotting-todays-amnesty-bill-debate/page-3?p=7016208#entry7016208

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Phuket Poll: Is compulsory health insurance for tourists worth it?
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Health Minister Pradit said once a conclusion had been reached on charging foreign tourists for health insurance, it will be proposed to the Cabinet. Photo: The Nation

PHUKET: Stories of fundraisers to cover the medical costs of friends and loved ones are not strangers to Phuket’s news pages. Dozens of stories a year roll in, and many more remain undocumented, about those travelling through The Kingdom who succumb to unfortunate circumstances and rack up enormous medical bills as doctors fight to save them.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680406-phuket-poll-is-compulsory-health-insurance-for-tourists-worth-it/

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Government told to apologize to the public

BANGKOK: -- State and private universities executives today urged the government to apologize to the public over its blanket amnesty which also pardon those convicted in corruption cases.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680413-government-told-to-apologize-to-the-public/

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Hua Hin in chaos after heavy rains and strong winds

Hua Hin was thrown into chaos on Friday after the famous resort town was lashed with strong winds and heavy rains for hours resulting to widespread flooding and blackout.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680342-hua-hin-battered-by-severe-weather/#entry7016502

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RT@tulsathit: Bloomberg calls YL's speedy amnesty push "as big a political blunder as Asia has seen in years".

RT@tulsathit: Bloomberg: Like many loving siblings, YL looks out for her kin. She tried to ram get-out-of-jail-free card for TS&others through parliament

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'Red Sunday' Coordinator Urges Redshirts To Form Party

BANGKOK: -- The coordinator of the more progressive faction of the Redshirts has called on the movements to establish their own political party and be independent from what he called the exploitative nature of the Pheu Thai Party.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680421-red-sunday-coordinator-urges-redshirts-to-form-party/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 9 Nov 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680441-thailand-live-saturday-9-nov-2013/