Thailand Live Wednesday 13 Nov 2013

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Princess Maha Chakri undergoes surgery to remove kidney stones

BANGKOK, 13 November 2013 (NNT) - Doctors at Chulalongkorn Hospital on Tuesday successfully performed an operation to remove kidney stones from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The second announcement by the Bureau of the Royal Household concerning HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s stay at Chulalongkorn Hospital, said the doctors used the endoscopic removal procedure in which a tube containing a small camera and device was used to break up the stones for easy removals.

The statement indicated that the Princess has a better condition after the operation. The doctors still provide HRH with antibiotics and suggest that HRH stay in the hospital for a while for recuperation.

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital last Friday (Nov 8) with a stomach ache and fever. After a diagnosis, doctors found stones in her right kidney.


-- NNT 2013-11-13

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Fearing Protests Escalation, Bangkokians Stockpile Food
By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- Many Bangkok residents are stockpiling food and other essential goods out of fear that the anti-government protests could spiral into unrest, said a researcher at the Thai Chamber of Commerce University (UTCC).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681207-fearing-protests-escalation-bangkok-residents-stockpile-food/

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Thai PM warns of tough action against tax payment refusal

By English News

BANGKOK, Nov 13 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra called on the Thai people to exercise discretion in the wake of a publicly-announced call for civil disobedience on stopping work and not paying taxes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681208-pm-yingluck-warns-of-tough-action-against-tax-payment-refusal/

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AFTERMATH
Govt urges restraint on Preah Vihear ruling
The Nation



Good relations with Cambodia called crucial after world court verdict

BANGKOK: -- The government and military have held back on making definitive comments on the Preah Vihear case, waiting to see what transpires from a meeting with the Cambodian side.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681209-thai-govt-urges-restraint-on-preah-vihear-ruling/

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Muted Response To Suthep's Calls For 'Civil Disobedience'
By Khaosod Online


Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban (centre) on his way to submit his resignation as Democrat MP at Parliament, 12 November 2013

BANGKOK: -- Several prominent representatives of the private sector have spoken out against the ′civil disobedience′ measures suggested by the leader of the anti-government protests.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681210-muted-response-to-sutheps-calls-for-civil-disobedience/

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POLITICS

Board of Trade, UTCC urge end to rallies, warn of economic cost to Kingdom

PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI

BAMRUNG AMNARTCHAROENRIT

THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE BOARD of Trade of Thailand (BoT) and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) have urged demonstrators to halt their protests against the amnesty bill, which has been rejected by the Senate, and to negotiate with their political opponents as a peaceful way to work out the best solutions for the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681211-board-of-trade-utcc-urge-end-to-rallies-warn-of-economic-cost-to-thailand/

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PREAH VIHEAR SPAT
Verdict brings wary relief at border
Chayanont Praneet,
Chatchawan Sopaphan,
Pongpat Traipipat
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- THE INTERNATIONAL Court of Justice (ICJ)'s final ruling on the Preah Vihear dispute has lifted a heavy weight from the hearts of people living along the border with Cambodia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681212-preah-vihear-spat-icj-verdict-brings-wary-relief-at-thai-border/

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Foreigners observe developments here with great interest
Achara Deboonme
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A group of foreigners, some of them living in Thailand, gathered at a Bangkok hotel last week to listen to three economists' very bearish views on the global economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681213-thai-opinion-foreigners-observe-developments-here-with-great-interest/

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EDITORIAL
A shameful silence on domestic abuse
The Nation

Headlines made by the revenge murder of an abuser hide a deeper problem in Thai society

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681214-thai-editorial-a-shameful-silence-on-domestic-abuse/

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STOPPAGE TIME
Government's been taught, but more lessons are in store
Tulsathit Taptim

BANGKOK: -- Although 90 per cent of democratic politics is about good timing and seizing the opportunities, sooner or later you will have to do the remaining 10 per cent and nothing else.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681215-governments-been-taught-but-more-lessons-are-in-store-thai-opinion/

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American suspected of shoplifting Goats Cheese from North Pattaya Supermarket



PATTAYA: -- An American National, born in the Czech Republic, was arrested for the second time during his reported 15 year stay in Thailand, late on Tuesday Night, accused of stealing a 210 Baht packet of Goats Cheese from a North Pattaya Supermarket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681216-american-suspected-of-shoplifting-goats-cheese-from-north-pattaya-supermarket/

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Body of newborn child found at East Pattaya rubbish dump

PATTAYA: -- A refuse worker discovered the body of a newborn child as he searched for recyclable items in rubbish at an East Pattaya rubbish dump on Tuesday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681217-body-of-newborn-child-found-at-east-pattaya-rubbish-dump/

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Failed attempt to begin demolition of popular South Pattaya Hotel



PATTAYA: -- The stand-off between City Officials and the owners of a popular South Pattaya Hotel continues, in a case which began in July 2013 and relates to the alleged illegal construction of extra floors to the Hotel which the City says need to be demolished.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681218-failed-attempt-to-begin-demolition-of-popular-south-pattaya-hotel/

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UDD to stage mass rallies this week



BANGKOK: -- The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship or the red-shirt movement plans to hold mass rallies in Bangkok and its peripheries this week, said Mr Worachai Hema, Pheu Thai MP for Samut Prakan and a core leader of the movement, on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681219-redshirts-to-stage-mass-rallies-this-week/

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Health warning on diet-pill cocktails
Duangkamon Sajirawattanakul
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned members of the public not to use cocktail formulas of diet pills, as some might contain sibutramine, whose side-effects can be lethal and whose usage must be strictly supervised by a doctor.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681220-thailands-fda-issues-health-warning-on-diet-pill-cocktails/

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BURNING ISSUE
Both sides of divide need to recognise their blind spots
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- As both sides of the political divide escalate the mutual animosity, mostly shouting at one another instead of trying to be mutually empathetic, two issues need to be demystified.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681221-both-sides-of-divide-need-to-recognise-their-blind-spots-thailand/

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Democrats appear to be one step ahead of govt
Hataikarn Treesuwan
The Nation

Censure motion considered as more MPs get ready to quit; protests perfectly managed

BANGKOK: -- When veteran Democrat Suthep Thaugsuban took his fight against the "Thaksin regime" to the streets, he had every intention to quit as an MP so he could fight alongside those who are against the Yingluck Shinawatra government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681222-thai-democrats-appear-to-be-one-step-ahead-of-govt/

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Govt's time is running out, say protesters
Pravit Rojanaphruk

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government protesters say the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's days are numbered - although they differ on how it will be ousted.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681223-thai-govts-time-is-running-out-say-protesters/

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Suspect denies hiring Jakkrit's killer
Jantip Masee
The Nation

Santi 'never met' victim's mother-in-law, who has confessed to ordering hit

BANGKOK: -- THE ALLEGED PROCURER of the hitman who has confessed to killing Olympic sharpshooter Jakkrit Panichpatikum yesterday insisted that he knew nothing about the murder plot and had never met the victim's mother-in-law - who allegedly put out the contract - or received any blood money from her.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681224-suspect-denies-hiring-jakkrits-killer/

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Business group seeks impeachment of pro-amnesty MPs
Jintana Panyaarvudh
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Somkiat Homlaor, leader of the Business Club for Democracy (BCD), on Tuesday called for the impeachment of ruling-party politicians who voted for the controversial amnesty bill in its third reading in the early-morning hours of November 1.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681225-thai-business-group-seeks-impeachment-of-pro-amnesty-mps/

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California Couple Moves To Thailand To Avoid The Financial Stress of Living In The US
MADELINE STONE

BANGKOK: -- Eight months ago, Jeff Johns and girlfriend Marina Dominguez made a decision that would change their lives forever. They packed up their belongings, bid goodbye to their friends and family, and headed to paradise: Phuket, Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681226-california-couple-moves-to-thailand-to-avoid-the-financial-stress-of-living-in-the-us/

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Head of Thai legal team Virachai returns to Thailand, to report ICJ ruling on Preah Vihear to Parliament, stresses Thailand neither loses nor gains /MCOT

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Thai stock index opens on Wednesday at 1,405.56, falls 7.52 points /MCOT

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Foreign minister insists Thailand's sovereignty remains intact
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 13 – The Thai government will seek Parliament’s permission to discuss the Preah Vihear land dispute, ruled on Monday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with the Cambodian joint commission, according to Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681243-foreign-minister-suarapong-insists-thailands-sovereignty-remains-intact/

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British tourist survives three-storey Phuket balcony fall
Khemin Wicheetthagoon

PHUKET: -- A 21-year-old British tourist, Melissa Romanni, fell down three floors from a guesthouse balcony in Patong around 3am yesterday (November 12).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681245-british-tourist-survives-three-storey-phuket-balcony-fall/

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Police to summon Suthep, Makkhawan protest leaders
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 13 – Police will summon former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban on charges of creating disturbances and instigating civil disobedience in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681208-pm-yingluck-warns-of-tough-action-against-tax-payment-refusal/page-2?p=7032716#entry7032716

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Japan expresses no concerns over political situation, eyes future investment

BANGKOK, 13 November 2013 (NNT) – Japan has expressed no concerns about the current political conflict in Thailand as it is eyeing for new investment in the future.

The Department of Industrial Promotion has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Industry Minister Prasert Boonchaisuk.

After the ceremony, Governor of Tottori Prefecture Shinji Hirai said under the agreement, both parties will be in close contact in order to support all economy-related cooperation between both countries’ industrial sectors, especially small and medium sized enterprises.

The two sides will also step up efforts to promote connections between industrial clusters, cooperation in disaster reliefs, and organizing of seminars, exhibitions, and business conferences.

Governor Shinji Hirai also expressed his confidence that the current political protests in Thailand will not affect its business sector, adding that Japan has a plan for more investments in Thailand, especially in the auto industry.


-- NNT 2013-11-13

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Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will pilot a charity flight to the South

BANGKOK, 13 November 2013 (NNT) - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will pilot a charity flight to the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on December 21, 2013 to raise fund for an educational foundation under the royal patronage.

Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Lieutenant Sunisa Lertpakhawat announced at a press conference after the weekly Cabinet meeting yesterday that the Government will play host to the royal charity flight which will have HRH the Crown Prince as the first pilot.

The flight will depart from Bangkok on December 21, 2013 to Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, where His Royal Highness will attend a merit making ceremony at Wat Phra Maha Thart Monastery.

Tickets for the flight will cost 500,000 baht per seat and are expected to raise a total of 50 million baht in the project. The Government has set up a directing committee to ensure smooth arrangement of the charity flight. A royal permission will be requested for the production of special pins bearing the Crown Prince’s initials, to be distributed to the 100 supporters of the charity flight.


-- NNT 2013-11-13

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Cabinet nods to 2nd phase of eco-car project

BANGKOK, 13 November 2013 (NNT) – The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light to the second phase of the eco-car project which is aimed to support investments in eco-car production while the government expects the project to be materialized in 2015.

Government Spokesperson Teerat Ratanasevi revealed that the cabinet had given a nod to the eco-car project in the second phase, in which manufacturers would be entitled to investment support under the condition that they invest in an integrated production system, from car parts production to assembly.

He said each producer under the project would have to produce at least 100,000 eco-cars per year, with the minimum investment of 6.5 billion baht. The fuel consumption rate of the eco-cars will have to be no more than 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

The spokesperson also expected the new phase to be materialized in 2015 and expressed his belief that the project would create at least 40 billion baht worth of investment in eco-car production.

-- NNT 2013-11-13

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Pattaya: Red shirts setting up Rally point at Soi khao talo and Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya. Same big site as before for 2pm tomorrow