Thailand Live Saturday 21 Dec 2013

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Arrests Over Amphetamines Hidden In Bamboo Soup
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BANGKOK: -- Police in Angthong province have arrested three men accused of attempting to bring spicy bamboo shoot soup filled with amphetamines into prison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690909-arrests-in-angthong-over-yaba-hidden-in-bamboo-soup/

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Bad egg arrested at Phuket Prison
Phuket Gazette


Ms Thitiporn was arrested when guards discovered drugs in an omelet she was delivering to a prisoner. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A woman delivering an omelet to an inmate at Phuket Prison was arrested yesterday when guards discovered that the food concealed anti-anxiety pills.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690911-bad-egg-arrested-at-phuket-prison/

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Tourism Council expects 26 million visits this year, 29 million in 2014

BANGKOK, 21 December 2013 (NNT) – The Tourism Council Of Thailand expects foreign arrivals to grow next year and reach 29 million despite negative pressures from the political scene and the global economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690863-thai-tourism-council-still-upbeat-on-2014-foreign-arrivals/#entry7187427

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Army chief worries over stirring of anger among different groups of public

BANGKOK, 21 December 2013 (NNT) – Army Commander-in-Chief Prayut Chan-ocha has expressed his worry over attempts to stir up anger among different groups of the public, and called for all groups to cease such actions and engage in dialogue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690917-thai-army-chief-worries-over-growing-anger-among-different-groups/

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RT @tulsathit: Democrat spokesman confirms party meeting today will decide about Feb 2 election. - @news1005fm

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PM on working visit to Maha Sarakham, Kalasin and will stay overnight in Udon Thani to follow up on projects /MCOT

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Merry Christmas Phuket! Governor to announce bypass road speed limit
Phuket Gazette

Drunk driving, speeding, ghost riding and riding motorbikes without helmets were named the top culprits for people being injured or killed in road accidents during the annual holidays. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut on December 25 will announce the speed limit for motorists travelling along the bypass road, officially called Chalermprakiat Ror IX Road and unofficially one of Phuket’s deadliest motorways.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690920-merry-christmas-phuket-governor-to-announce-bypass-road-speed-limit/

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Police raids uncover drug dens in Soi Ya Bah, Phuket Town
Phuket Gazette


Worasak Bamrung, 30, was found in possession of more than 1,000 ya bah pills and more than 4 grams of crystal meth. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Police yesterday arrested two men after separate raids on the same small street in Samkong, Phuket Town, resulted in the seizure of 1,818 pills of ya bah (methamphetamine) and 4.99 grams of ya ice (crystal methamphetamine).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690922-police-raids-uncover-drug-dens-in-soi-ya-bah-phuket-town/

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International flora show kicks off in Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI, 21 December 2013 (NNT) -- The international flora show in Chiangrai kicked off yesterday evening, with thousands of tourists attending the opening ceremony.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690923-international-flora-show-kicks-off-in-chiang-rai/

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20 provinces declared as cold-spell disaster zones

BANGKOK: -- The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has so far declared 155 districts in 20 provinces as cold-spell disaster zones, the department chief said Saturday.

Chatchai Promlert, the director-general of the department, said the cold spell has so far affected 1.95 million families or 6.7 million people in 254 villages in 155 districts of the 20 provinces.


-- The Nation 2013-12-21

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Commerce Ministry expects to clear at least 100,000 tons of stockpiled rice

BANGKOK, 21 Dec 2013, (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry expects to clear at least 100,000 tons of stockpiled rice via the 3rd auction through Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand (AFET).

According to Deputy Commerce Minister Yanyong Puangrach, 8 additional packed rice producers and related entrepreneurs have shown interest in the auction of the 150,000 tons of pledged Jasmine and white rice.

However, the average bidding prices for Jasmine rice and white rice have fallen by 1-2.30 baht per kilogram, and 1.78 baht per kilogram respectively, Mr. Yanyong stated.

The government is expecting to sell no less than 100,000 tons of rice in its stockpile in the third auction, in addition to the 92,000 tons it sold during the previous round of bidding, he added.

-- NNT 2013-12-21

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Public Health Min gears up preparation for Dec 22 rally

BANGKOK, 21 December 2013 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is gearing up for mass rally scheduled for December 22nd.

Dr. Narong Sahametapat, Permanent Secretary to the Public Health Ministry, revealed after his meeting with emergency health units and health-related agencies in Bangkok, saying the Ministry had been preparing for the planned demonstrations on December 22nd, during which anti-government protesters are expected to march across the capital city.

The ministry has asked Lerdsin Hospital, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital, Rajavithi Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, and Phramongkutklao Hospital to ready their medical staff for any unexpected incidents.

In addition to the plan, the ministry has assembled at least 20 rescue teams, which will be on standby in case of emergency.

-- NNT 2-13-12-21

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Phuket: Police search for killer from early morning shooting
Eakkapop Thongtub

Two people were injured while a 26-year-old man was found dead in Chalong early Friday morning (December 20) as police are still searching for the killer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690938-phuket-police-search-for-killer-from-early-morning-shooting/

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Phuket: Over 1,000 Yaba pills seized in arrest of two men
Eakkapop Thongtub

Police officers arrested two men, seized 1,818 methamphetamine [Yaba] pills and 4.99 grams of crystal methamphetamine [Ya Ice] in a drug bust on Friday (December 20).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690922-police-raids-uncover-drug-dens-in-soi-ya-bah-phuket-town/#entry7188009

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RT@veen_NT: Caretaker PM Yingluck will make a statement from Kalasin City Hall at 2.30pm. Live on NBT. via @jeerapong_nna

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Hollywood Movie ‘The Coup’ Starts Filming in Phetchaburi

Thaivisa Exclusive

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690934-hollywood-movie-the-coup-starts-filming-in-phetchaburi/

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Yingluck promises reform council
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced on TV on Saturday that the next government would set up a people's council to reform politics after the February 2 election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690948-yingluck-promises-reform-council/

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Thai Democrats resolve to boycott February 2 election

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690946-thai-democrats-resolve-to-boycott-february-2-election/

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2-3 million people expected at mass rallies against PM on Sunday: PDRC
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Dec 21 -- A spokesman from the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) said the group expected some 2-3 million would turn up on Sunday to join the PDRC's rallies at many locations in Bangkok to pressure caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign.

Akanat Promphan, the spokesman, said activities would start at 1 pm and expected some 2-3 million people would join the mass demonstrations.

He said there would be supporters travelling from the provinces to attend the rallies- those from western regions would join the group at the Democracy Monument on Rajdamnoen Avenue while the eastern region would join the group at Asoke Road.

Supporters from the 12 northeastern provinces would join the group at Victory Monument while the group of rice farmers led by Thai Rice Farmers Association president Prasit Boonchoey would also join the demonstrations, the former Democrat Bangkok MP said.

Mr Akanat said the PDRC would prepare five separate main rally venues while 10 smaller stages were to be set up around Bangkok.

The main protest venues would be at Victory Monument, Siam, Asoke, Lumphini and Ratchaprasong. The smaller venues would be at Urupong, Ratchathewi, Pratunam, Charoenphon, Ploenchit, Hua Lampong, Sam Yan, Bang Rak, Khlong Toei and Thong Lor.

Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, PDRC secretary general, would travel to all the stages but would mainly stay at Democracy Monument, he said.

Mr Akanat said that the demonstration may prolong until Monday morning.

He added that on Sunday morning at 9am, a group of females would protest at the caretaker premier home to demand her resignation.

The PDRC has called for mass rallies on Sunday to demand the caretaker premier resign and open the way for a "good person" to be selected as the country's new prime minister while an unelected People's Council would be set up for national reform. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-12-21

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‘Evil man of Krabi’ eligible for bail during appeal process
Phuket Gazette -

KRABI: A tour guide was sentenced to 20 years in jail last week for the rape and assault of a Dutch tourist in Krabi last year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690958-evil-man-of-krabi-eligible-for-bail-during-appeal-process/

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RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: We must have a clean election with results accepted by the people. And the election must provide hope. None of this will happen.

RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: Those who still participate in the election should announce that they want to prolong Thaksin system and this vicious circle.

RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: The YL government has betrayed the people trust.

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RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: By not participating in this election, Democrat will lead to genuine reform and help restore public confidence in politics.

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RT@veen_NT: Six main stages of PDRC will start at 1pm tomorrow- Suthep.

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Thailand Live Sunday 22 Dec 2013

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