Thailand Live Saturday 14 Dec 2013

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RT @ChadapornLin: PM still in Chiang Mai and visiting famed resort area Mon Jaem today

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Another Phuket taxi driver arrested for assaulting a tourist
Phuket Gazette

Tourist Arminas Macys identifies the suspect. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Karon Police yesterday arrested a taxi driver for threatening and assaulting a tourist with a piece of bamboo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689019-another-phuket-taxi-driver-arrested-for-assaulting-a-tourist/

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Missing Chinese tourist suffering from Alzheimers found in Phuket Town
Phuket Gazette


Deshen Zhaun (sitting) was found by his son-in-law (right). Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- A 59-year-old Chinese tourist who was reported missing two days ago and suffers from Alzhiemer’s disease was found last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/688834-chinese-tourist-59-with-alzheimers-reported-missing-in-phuket/#entry7159116

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A Sailor And 10 Military Police Assaulted Shop Owner


A sailor and 10 military police assault a shop owner after the sailor had a disagreement with a mobile phone shop owner.

RAYONG – December 12, 2013 [PDN]; at 3.00 p.m. Pol. Lt. Col. Prasert Techama (Investigation officer of Baan Chang police station, Rayong province) was notified that there was an incident of controversy on the second floor of Baan Chang police station

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689026-a-sailor-and-10-military-police-assaulted-shop-owner/

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Foreign Minister announces letters from various countries supporting February 2nd general election

BANGKOK, 14 December 2013, (NNT) -- In a national televised broadcast, Foreign Minister informs the public about many official letters from almost 40 countries around the globe, expressing their concerns over political tension in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689033-foreign-minister-announces-letters-from-various-countries-supporting-february-2nd-general-election/

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Weather Advisory No. 13 (416/2013) Subject: Westerly Trough

The westerly trough from Myanmar covers the North of Thailand. Thundershowers with gust occurs, as well as isolated frost, in the North following with the Central and the Northeast during 14-16 December. People should beware of the severe weather.

During 16-19 December, the rater strong high pressure from China over upper Thailand leads to cooler weather by 8-10 degree Celsius. drops. People should keep healthy with thick clothes.

The advisory will be effect on 14 December 2013 at 11.00 a.m.

-- NNT 2013-12-14

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RT@tulsathit: Red shirts won't join military-hosted forum for Suthep today, but will join govt's "reform" forum, ignored by Suthep, tmrrw.- @jin_nation

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RT@tulsathit: Analysts fear that, thanks to politics, Thai stock index could dip below 1,300. via @ktnews

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US, Chinese warships in near collision

BEIJING: -- A US guided missile cruiser and Chinese warship have come close to colliding in the South China Sea, a media report said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689023-us-chinese-warships-in-near-collision/

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Bad-mouth Brit beggar gets rough Phuket lesson
Eakkapop Thongtub

A dazed Aziz Javaid is parked in an ambulance to recover from his shock.

PHUKET: -- A British tourist who was aggressively soliciting donations in Soi Bangla for his own personal charity received a lesson in manners from one of his targets early this morning (December 14).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689040-bad-mouth-brit-beggar-gets-rough-phuket-lesson/

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Democrat Party,Suthep's anti-govt group will not send reps to participate in Dec.15 govt-hosted forum on political reform which PM will be absent

Diesel price in Q1 2014 will not be higher than Bt30/litre;NGV price adjustment will be decided by new govt,Energy Ministry permanent secretary said

Southern floods improved,but Phatthalung,Trang remain flooded,w/ 75 villages in 5 districts affected; floods damaged over 68,000 rai of farm lands

Over 40 countries expressed support for next Thai general election Feb 2,acting Foreign Minister Surapong said

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Supreme Commander presides over forum seeking way out of political turmoil; Suthep, academics, military top brass in attendance /MCOT

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RT@veen_NT: Red shirt leader Jatuporn urged DSI to start a probe info financial sources of PDRC. via @news1005fm

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Thai military chief rebuffs protesters' intervention plea

BANGKOK, December 14, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's military chief on Saturday shrugged off an opposition rally leader's appeal to intervene in support of protester efforts to topple the government and install an unelected 'people's council'.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689110-thai-military-chief-rebuffs-protesters-intervention-plea/

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Thailand Live Sunday 15 Dec 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/689207-thailand-live-sunday-15-dec-2013/