Thailand Live Tuesday 12 Nov 2013

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Nine Democrat MPs, led by Suthep Thaugsuban, submit resignation letter from House; Election Commission ready to hold by-elections /MCOT

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PROTESTS
No hotel cancellation yet: TAT

BANGKOK: -- Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Surapol Svetasreni said Tuesday that hotels in Thailand have not yet witnessed cancellations despite the travel warnings issued by 16 countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681049-tat-no-hotel-cancellation-yet-despite-travel-warnings-issued-by-16-countries/

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SRT governor orders train derailment probe

BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Prapat Chongsa-nguan-late this morning order an investigation into the derailment of the Bangkok-Nong Khai diesel-powered passenger train in Udon Thani, injuring nine passengers, including the train driver.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681031-eight-injured-in-udon-thani-train-derailing/#entry7028993

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TAT: 16 countries issue travel warnings

BANGKOK, 12 November 2013 (NNT) – According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), 16 countries have already issued travel warnings, urging their people to avoid demonstration sites in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681049-tat-no-hotel-cancellation-yet-despite-travel-warnings-issued-by-16-countries/#entry7029012

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A total of 61 companies of police have been deployed to protect important places in Bangkok, including the Foreign Ministry and embassies ,Pol Maj Gen Piya say /Bangkok Post

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Thai Chamber of Commerce urged protesters to avoid confrontations,prolonged protests will hurt economy, exports, tourism /The Nation

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Business Club for Democracy will seek impeachment against MPs who supported amnesty bill
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Business Club for Democracy (BCD) will stage a rally today to solicit signatures to impeach MPs who voted for the controversial amnesty bill.

BCD’s leader Somkiat Homlaor told the Nation he will hold a rally at Silom today, and his club will issue a statement calling for soliciting of signatures to impeach 310 MPs who voted for the amnesty bill in the third reading on November 1.

He said he was satisfied with the rejection of the bill by the Senate last night but he still did not trust the government whether they will push forward the bill in the future.

Somkiat declined to comment if his club will support or follow the civil disobedient measures proposed by the Democrat's rally, saying his club's members have not discussed the issue yet.


-- The Nation 2013-11-12

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POLITICS
Nine Democrats MPs resign to lead anti-government protest
Hathaikarn Treesuwan

BANGKOK: -- Nine Democrat MPs led by Suthep Thausuban rendered their resignation at the Parliament House Tuesday so that they could lead the protest against the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681093-nine-democrats-mps-resign-to-lead-anti-government-protest/

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3rd party may try to stir up protests;extension of Internal Security Act; troops deployment not needed yet, National Security chief Paradorn said /The Nation

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Plodprasob calls Democrat MPs to pay for by-election expenses



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi said today that the government is asking the Election Commission to collect election expenses from the eight constituency MPs of the Democrat party who resigned from parliament membership.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681093-nine-democrats-mps-resign-to-lead-anti-government-protest/#entry7029325

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Tuesday 12 November 2013 Time issued 1100 LST

General Situation

The rather strong high pressure area from China will extend to cover the South China Sea and upper Thailand tonight (12 Nov). Cool weather with 1-3 ?C drops is likely in the upper North and the Northeast.
The tropical depression over the southern Philippines is moving to the lower South China Sea today. It is forecast to move across southern Vietnam and cover the East, the lower Central and the upper South of Thailand during 15-16 Nov. More rain and isolated heavy rain is expected over the area during the period.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from Tuesday Noon to Wednesday Noon.

Northern Thailand Morning cool with fog. Isolated rain and 1-2 ?C drops. Minimum temperature 19-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-34 ?C. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 9-15 ?C Northwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Morning cool with fog. Isolated rain and 1-3 ?C drops. Minimum temperature 20-23 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?C. Cool to cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 12-18 ?C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Morning light fog and isolated thundershowers in the lower part. Minimum temperature 23-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?C. Cool on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 18-22 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Partly cloudy and Isolated thundershowers mostly in Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 24-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?C. Cool on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 18-22 ?C. Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Southern Thailand East Coast Scattered thundershowers mostly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Phatthalung and Songkhla. Minimum temperature 23-25 ?C. Maximum temperature 32-33 ?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 Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 23-24 ?C. Maximum temperature 31-33 ?C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters in thundershowers areas.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Partly cloudy with 20% chance of rain. Minimum temperature 25-26 ?C. Maximum temperature 33-34 ?C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

-- NNT 2013-11-12

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Senate endorses Narong Rat-ammarit as new NACC member

BANGKOK: -- The Senate Tuesday voted to endorse Narong Rat-ammarit as a new member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Narong won the endorsement with 110 to 12 votes and five senators abstained.

-- The Nation 2013-11-12

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Ongoing protests to inflict immense damage to tourism

BANGKOK: -- The ongoing anti-government protests could inflict immense damages to the country’s tourism and dampen economic growth, says Thanawat Polvichai, director of the Economic and Business Research Center of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.

He said that if the current anti-government protests were dragged on till the first quarter of next year, economic growth could be dampened and could inflict immense damages of the tourism sector.

He forecast the tourism sector could lose between 30,000-50,000 billion baht and thus would subdue economic growth this year to a mere 3.3-3.5%.

But he said that if the protests were prolonged to next year, loss from tourism revenues could top 100-150 billion baht or even up to almost 200 billion baht.

This will also dampen economic growth to 4-4.8% from previous projection of 5-5.1%.

The worst scenario was that if protest turning violent, economic growth this year would then be only 3-3.2%.

The economic researcher also said that if parliament was dissolved, and election called within 90 days economy could recover from fresh injection of funds. However if the opposition wins election, the 2.2 trillion baht infrastructure investment projects which is considered a key driver of the country’s economic recovery would be surely affected and recovery would recover at a slow path.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/ongoing-protests-inflict-immense-damage-tourism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing-protests-inflict-immense-damage-tourism

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Schools will not join 3-day strike: Chaturon

BANGKOK: -- Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang said Tuesday that schools will not join the opposition's call for three-day strike against the government.

Chaturon said he had been affirmed by the Basic Education Office that none of schools were interested to join the strike called by former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban.

-- The Nation 2013-11-12

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9 Democrat MPs resign, Red Shirt leader challenges civil disobedience
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 12 – Former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban and eight Democrat MPs officially tendered their resignations at Parliament today to lead a full-fledged demonstration and civil disobedience movement against the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681093-nine-democrats-mps-resign-to-lead-anti-government-protest/#entry7029712

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7-year-old deported after losing immigration battle

The Copenhagen Post: Im Nielsen only speaks Danish but was deported to Thailand with her mother after the Immigration Service argued her stepfather’s death severed their ties to Denmark

BANGKOK: -- Seven-year-old Im Nielsen and her mother, Suthida Nielsen, flew to Thailand yesterday after Hjørring City Court upheld the Immigration Service’s decision to deport them following the death of Suthida’s Danish husband (Im’s stepfather).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681116-7-year-old-deported-to-thailand-after-losing-immigration-battle-in-denmark/

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BTS Skytrain management says station structures able to support protesters
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 12 - Officials of Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) asserted that its Skytrain stations are strong enough to support whatever number of protesters crowded onto its walkways, platforms and stairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681118-bts-skytrain-management-says-station-structures-able-to-support-protesters/

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Thai PM pleads for rallies to end after amnesty defeated

BANGKOK, November 12, 2013 (AFP) - Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra appealed Tuesday for anti-government groups to end ongoing street protests after the parliamentary defeat of an amnesty bill failed to defuse political tensions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681119-thai-pm-pleads-for-rallies-to-end-after-amnesty-defeated/

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PREAH VIHEAR
Testimony to Parliament scheduled for tomorrow
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will tomorrow lead the Thai legal team involved in the Preah Vihear case to Parliament, to explain facts and information on the International Court of Justice's verdict.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681122-preah-vihear-legal-team-testimony-to-thai-parliament-scheduled-for-13-nov/

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Two killed, nine injured in fire, firework explosion in Pathum Thani

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681123-two-killed-nine-injured-in-fire-firework-explosion-in-pathum-thani/

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SET index closed at 1,413.08, up 7.17; Bt/USD31.44; GBP50.12; AUD29.19; EUR42.00; CAD29.85; HKD4.04; SGD25.07; JPY31.43

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Hun Sen pushes for peace with Thailand after ruling

BANGKOK, 12 November 2013 (NNT) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that Thailand and his country will cooperate within the bilateral framework after the World Court ruling that urged both parties to thrash out their differences.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681137-hun-sen-pushes-for-peace-with-thailand-after-ruling/

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Phuket ATM robbers were 'amateurs', says expert
Phuket Gazette


A professional could have cut open the ATM in about 20 minutes, said welding expert Wisut Pumsiri. Photo: Irfarn Jamdukor

PHUKET: -- A welding expert today branded the thieves who last week used a blowtorch to steal 1.6 million baht from an ATM at Phuket’s Boat Lagoon as “amateurs”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681140-phuket-atm-robbers-were-amateurs-says-expert/

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Koh Pha’ngan comes out the cheapest in a new survey by TripAdvisor, the TripIndex Island Sun 2013, a cost comparison of a day out and overnight stay for two people in 20 key island holiday destinations around Southeast Asia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681173-phangan-is-most-affordable-island-tripadvisor/

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IMF
Thailand told to cut subsidies and seek more revenue
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's financial authorities should consider revenue-enhancing measures, like higher consumption and property taxes as well as a cut in personal income tax credits, to maintain its commitment to fiscal discipline, said the International Monetary Fund.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681174-thailand-told-to-cut-subsidies-and-seek-more-revenue/

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Major blackout to hit southern Phuket
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PPEA) has announced a major blackout scheduled to affect residents and businesses in Chalong tomorrow.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681181-major-blackout-to-hit-southern-phuket/

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