Thailand Live Sunday 10 Nov 2013

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Coalition vows not to revisit bill
The Sunday Nation

Leaders of the four coalition parties display the written agreement they made yesterday not to reaffirm the controversial amnesty bill if it is rejected by the Senate. From right: Chart Pattana

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai and allies make their promise in writing to dump amnesty bid

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680621-coalition-vows-not-to-revisit-bill/

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Govt urges opposition not to use temple verdict for political gain
Supalak Ganjanakhundee,
Chanikarn Phumhiran,
Nantida Puangthong
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul urged Opposition Democrats and protesters, staging a rally against the government over its blanket amnesty bill, not to use tomorrow's Preah Vihear Temple verdict to fuel political conflict within the country, or with Cambodia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680623-govt-urges-opposition-not-to-use-temple-verdict-for-political-gain/

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Surapong calls for calm on eve of Preah Vihear verdict
Chanikarn Phumhiran
Nantida Puangthong
Prapasri Osathanon
The Sunday Nation

Cambodians pass through a border checkpoint in Buri Ram yesterday to stock up on food and other necessities ahead of tomorrow

BANGKOK: -- Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul has assured the public that the government will consult with Parliament on how to proceed, if the United Nations' International Court of Justice (ICJ) fails to rule in Thailand's favour on the bitter border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over the Preah Vihear Temple. The ICJ is expected to hand down its verdict tomorrow.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680624-surapong-calls-for-calm-on-eve-of-preah-vihear-verdict/

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Suspected gunman in Jakkrit killing arrested
Phathinya Iamtan,
Khanathit Srihirundaj
The Sunday Nation

Suspected gunman Jeerasak Klinkhai, centre, is escorted by plainclothes policemen to a press conference at the Metropolitan Police Bureau yesterday.

BANGKOK: -- Police offer reward for information on his accomplices; close in on mastermind

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680625-suspected-gunman-in-jakkrit-killing-arrested/

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HRH Princess Sirindhorn admitted to hospital
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been receiving treatment at Chulalongkorn Hospital since Friday, according to the Royal Household Bureau.

A statement released yesterday said the Princess was admitted with a stomach ache and fever. A diagnosis showed she had a ureteral stone.

The medical team treating the Princess has advised that she stay in the hospital and temporarily refrain from working.

The Princess is being given antibiotics and analgesics to relieve the pain

-- The Nation 2013-11-10

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Nationalists threaten violence if ICJ verdict goes in favour of Cambodia
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- War, cyber-attack and the refusal to abide by international justice - these are just some of the actions threatened by Thai nationalists if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rules in favour of Cambodia tomorrow over the Preah Vihear temple territory dispute.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680626-nationalists-threaten-violence-if-icj-verdict-goes-in-favour-of-cambodia/

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Asoke Montri Road residents oppose BMA elevated road
Thanapat Kitjakosol
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Resident living near Asoke Montri Road, formerly known as Sukhumvit 21 Road, are campaigning against a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration project to build a 4km, eight-lane elevated road over it, citing the pollution impact on them and commuters.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680628-asoke-montri-road-residents-oppose-bma-elevated-road/

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Blow the whistle through your smartphones
Asina Pornwasin
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- In response to the many "whistle-blowing" activities being organised to show disapproval of the government's amnesty bill, a Thai software company, Innovation Plus, has developed an application that enables people to blow a whistle on their smartphones.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680631-blow-the-whistle-through-your-smartphones/

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Tensions raise spectre of 'war' between protesters
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Politicians warned yesterday that rising conflict between opponents and supporters of the government-backed amnesty bill had the potential to become a violent national crisis.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680632-tensions-raise-spectre-of-war-between-protesters/

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-- The Nation 2013-11-10

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
A woman of her word
Chanon Wongsatayanont
Jintana Panyaarvudh
The Sunday Nation

Anchalee Paireerak addresses the protesters at the Democracy Monument rally.

BANGKOK: -- TV anchor Anchalee Paireerak explains why she is determined to carry on her fight against Thaksin and his cronies

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680635-a-woman-of-her-word/

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Saturday 9 November 2013 Time issued 1700 LST

General Situation

Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 P.M. Saturday to 6.00 P.M. Sunday.

Northern Thailand Cool with widely scattered thundershowers. Minimum temperature 19-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 31-33 ?C. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 8-15 ?C Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Scattered thundershowers mostly in the east of part. Minimum temperature 21-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 30-33 ?C. Cool to cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 12-18 ?C. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Isolated light rain in the lower part. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 30-33 ?C. Cool on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 18-22 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 31-34 ?C. Cool on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 18-22 ?C. Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.

Southern Thailand East Coast Scattered thundershowers mostly in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Surat Thani. Minimum temperature 22-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 30-33 ?C. Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters in thundershowers areas.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cloudy with scattered thundershowers mostly in Ranong, Phang-nga and Phuket.Minimum temperature 21-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 31-33 ?C. Variable winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and above 2 meters in thundershowers areas.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cloudy with 40% chance of rain. Minimum temperature 24-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

-- NNT 2013-11-09

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Phuket Opinion: The high price of protests
Phuket Gazette -

Is the 'protester market' something Phuket should really be striving to target? Photo: Gazette Graphics

PHUKET: Local outcry over the amnesty bill recently passed by the House is understandable, but there should be concern about establishing the island as a regional center for political protests.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680641-phuket-opinion-the-high-price-of-protests/

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RT@MarcusBurtBKK: Incredible Satellite Image of Super Typhoon Haiyan Bearing Down on the Philippines
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UPDATE:

Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000

TACLOBAN, Philippines - The death toll from one of the strongest storms on record that ravaged the central Philippine city of Tacloban could reach 10,000 people, officials said Sunday after the extent of massive devastation became apparent and horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680247-super-typhoon-haiyan-slams-philippines/page-2#entry7020859

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Four drug smugglers killed in clash with army personnel in Chiang Mai, 400,000 meth pills seized with street value of Bt120 million /MCOT

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RT@RichardBarrow: 10:25am Red Shirt supporters starting to gather at Ratchaprasong for a rally #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/E0ShdOKFgo

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Deputy Commerce Minister inspects rice mortgage scheme in Nakhon Nayok

BANGKOK, 10 November 2013 (NNT) – The Deputy Commerce Minister has visited Nakhon Nayok Province to follow up on the province’s rice pledging program. He also handed out relief packages to those affected by the recent flooding.

Deputy Minister for Commerce Yanyong Phuangrach traveled to Nakhon Nayok where he gave out 1,000 relief packages and other survival kits to people in the flood-hit areas. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by the provincial governor who briefed him on the overall flood situation in the province.

Later in the day, the deputy minister proceeded to Ongkharak District to inspect a rice mill under the government’s 2013/2014 rice mortgage program.

The cabinet, according to him, approved that rice with moisture content of under 15 percent can be pledged at the price of 15,000 baht per ton. The deputy minister expected that around 16.5 million tons of rice nationwide will be registered at the end of the 2013/2014 season.

As for rice distribution, Mr. Yanyong believes the government will be able to sell 48 billion baht worth of rice by year end, and the money will be given to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Co-operatives (BAAC) to carry on with the rice scheme.

He also stressed the importance of rice quality as all production processes will be available for inspection.

-- NNT 2013-11-10

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Weather Advisory No. 4 (340/2013) Subject: Typhoon “HAIYAN”

At 04.00 p.m. (09 November 2013), Typhoon “HAIYAN” in the middle South China Sea was centered about 650 kilometers east of Da Nang, Vietnam or at 13.9 degree North and 113.8 degree East with maximum sustained winds about 165 km/hr. It is moving west-northwest at speed of30 km/hr. It is forecast to move near the coast of Central Vietnam during 10-11 November. Increasing rain is expected the eastern part of the Northeast of Thailand.

-- NNT 2013-11-09

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RT@RichardBarrow: Remembrance Day service has just started at the British Embassy in #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/APHncy0DXv

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Letter from the Phuket Governor: Improving the island step by step, his way
Phuket Gazette -

Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut knows the issues on the island and says he’s tackling them bit by bit. Photo: Gazette file

Maitri Inthusut arrived on the island to take up the position of Governor of Phuket on October 8, 2012. With a master’s degree in political science from Thammasat University, he joined the National Security Council, rising to the position of NSC Secretary-General, before taking up the position of Chief Secretary for the Secretariat of the Cabinet. He has also served as Governor for the provinces of Trang and Phayao.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680657-letter-from-the-phuket-governor-improving-the-island-step-by-step-his-way/

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Six soldiers, villagers wounded in Narathiwat's insurgent bomb attack; one former village head shot dead in Pattani /MCOT

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RT@Richard Barrow: One minute silence in front of the War Memorial at the British Embassy in #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/Wws5BlSHlm

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PM on her FB account: Govt fights at full capacity in Preah Vihear case for Thai benefit, to work w/ Cambodia to maintain peace along border #icjch9 /MCOT

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PM: Govt fighting at full capacity in Preah Vihear case for Thai benefit
By English News

BANGKOK, Nov 10 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today expressed hope that Thailand and Cambodia will maintain its relations and sustain peace along the border ahead of the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Preah Vihear dispute.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680665-pm-govt-fighting-at-full-capacity-in-preah-vihear-case-for-thai-benefit/

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FTI confident number of cars produced this year will reach 2.55 million

BANGKOK, 10 November 2013 (NNT) – The Automotive Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has predicted that the number of cars produced by the end of 2013 will top 2.55 million units.

Spokesman of the Automotive Industry Club Surapong Paisitpatnapong revealed that Thailand produced 1.93 million cars in the first 9 months of 2013, while expressing his confidence that the number will reach 2.55 million vehicles at year end, thanks to the forthcoming “Moto Expo 2013” event.

However, the spokesman said this year’s car orders during the “Moto Expo 2013” will be less than last year’s figure which stood at 80,000 units, adding that last year’s tremendous growth was mainly stimulated by the government’s first-car-buyer scheme.

He also mentioned some worries about the automobile sector facing labor shortage and higher expenses caused by the 300-baht daily wage policy that took effect nationwide at the beginning of this year.

-- NNT 2013-11-10

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10 ways to end the chaos

All must put national interests as the priority to end the political chaos, said Suan Dusit Poll which surveyed 1,589 respondents during November 6-9.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680674-10-ways-to-end-the-chaos/

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Majority Thais still believe in democracy

BANGKOK: -- Eighty seven per cent of Thais want politicians to lead the country through democratic means and not to just seek political gains, according to a recent poll.

In ABAC Poll, only 13.1 per cent of 1,053 respondents surveyed during November 4-9, said politicians should not change their tactics.

Asked about the mass protests, 77.3 per cent was satisfied with the harmony.

Seventy per cent was not convinced that a coup would end political conflicts now.

The majority, 84.2 per cent, remains convinced that democracy will lead the country forward despite some bad politicians.

The majority, 88.5 per cent, said it is necessary that the government reveal all details of budget spending to kill public doubts.

Seventy two per cent viewed that the current government’s popularity is declining. The rest said popularity either rose or stayed unchanged.

-- The Nation 2012-13-10

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UPDATE:

Hundreds dead, thousands missing in Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan

MANILA: Super typhoon Haiyan killed at least 300 people and left almost 2,000 others missing on the eastern Philippine island of Samar, a local official said today
AFP

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680247-super-typhoon-haiyan-slams-philippines/page-2#entry7021595

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POLITICS
Red-shirts send mixed messages

Protest at Ratchaprasong

Bangkok - Hundreds of red-shirted protesters rallied Sunday on the Bangkok street where scores died in 2010, to urge the government to bring the perpetrators of the crackdown to court.

"People died here," chanted more than 1,000 members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), better known as the Red Shirts.

The demonstrators were also there to show support for the current government, even though last week it pushed through an amnesty bill that would pardon leaders of the previous government who ordered the the dispersal of their protest camp in the middle of the city.

"We disagree with the amnesty but we don’t want to see this government fall because of growing pressure frome the opposition," said Thawon Songprasom, 50.

In April-May, the UDD led tens-of-thousands in Bangkok to pressure former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to dissolve parliament.

-- The Nation 2013-11-10