Thailand Live Sunday 22 Dec 2013

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Democrats slam door on poll
The Sunday Nation:

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, seated right, announces the party

BANGKOK: -- Abhisit says election without reforms would not restore public confidence

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691044-democrats-slam-door-on-poll/

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Spotlight on foreign media coverage of Bangkok's crisis
Kornchanok Raksaseri
The Sunday Nation

New York Times

BANGKOK: -- New York Times writer and BBC man criticised for recent reports

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691046-spotlight-on-foreign-media-coverage-of-bangkoks-crisis/

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Yingluck presents 'road map' for national reform, rivals unconvinced
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced a road map for national reform yesterday that would go hand in hand with the February 2 snap election, requiring all political parties to pledge to honour the reform process after the election.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691047-yingluck-presents-road-map-for-national-reform-rivals-unconvinced/

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Police find remains of boy, 7, with suspected killer's help

Boonchu Sritraipop

The Sunday Nation:

BANGKOK: -- The remains of a seven-year-old boy, thought to be the victim of a confessed rapist and murderer, were discovered in an isolated region of Loei's Wang Saphung yesterday. The boy is believed to have been lured to the spot by his killer, while he was attending a merit-making ceremony with his parents on November 10.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691048-police-find-remains-of-boy-7-with-suspected-killers-help/

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Network worried about more accidents in the New Year period
Thanapat Kitjakosol
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Accident Prevention Network has revealed that the number of road accidents during the New Year 2013 holidays had shown an increase, with about two-thirds of victims dying at the scene and 82 per cent of accidents involved motorcycles.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691049-network-worried-about-more-accidents-in-the-new-year-period/

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Twenty provinces in grip of chill weather
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- With upper Thailand expected to experience chilly weather beyond the New Year holidays and the lower South more rains and strong winds and waves, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department yesterday reported that 155 districts of 20 provinces had been declared cold spell disaster zones.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691050-twenty-provinces-in-grip-of-chill-weather/

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One killed in fireworks explosion at factory
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- An explosion took place yesterday morning at a fireworks factory in Angthong's Pho Thong district, resulting in one worker's death.

Following reports in the morning, police rushed to a Yang Sai sub-district factory in the middle of a rice field, which belonged to Kampanart Namphrom, and found one of the factory's two buildings completely destroyed. Rescue workers were gathering the remains of a worker, Paiboon Thongtrae, 48, reportedly scattered in the vicinity. Police are investigating the cause of the explosion.

Paiboon's wife Ratree told police that his job was to cook the fireworks mixtures. She and the two workers were filling the firework packages when they saw a sudden light followed by a loud explosion from the fateful building, Ratree said.

-- The Nation 2013-12-22

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Toxic material may have caused gaurs' deaths
The Sunday Nation

The death of eight gaurs in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park between December 2 and December 20 might have resulted from exposure to toxic material, the provincial livestock development office's veterinarian said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691051-toxic-material-may-have-caused-gaurs-deaths/#entry7190298

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-- The Nation 2013-12-22

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RT@RichardBarrow: 5:50am Picture of protesters sleeping on Ratchadamoen in the chilly weather (Pic @7_preysor) pic.twitter.com/aOG5lv4TFL #Bangkok

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RT@RichardBarrow: Protest marches are expected to start from 9am & rallies at the new stages from 1pm until late. It's not expected to continue overnight.

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Phuket Opinion: Hold the icy judgments of police volunteers
Phuket Gazette -

Ex-Tourist Police Volunteer Garry Halpin arrested for dealing crystal meth Image: Gazette Graphics

PHUKET: The arrest of well-known former Tourist Police Volunteer Gary Halpin, and the very serious charge of selling the illegal narcotic ya ice (crystal methamphetamine), rocked the Phuket expat community this week

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691052-phuket-opinion-hold-the-icy-judgments-of-police-volunteers/

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RT@RichardBarrow: 8:20am Pinklao bridge across the Chao Phraya #Bangkok has been turned into a car park by protesters (Pic @Mat_thai) pic.twitter.com/JbGIZ31izI

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RT@photogjack: Lots of riot police forming up and closing the road at soi yothin pathhana 3 near the PM's home.

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RT@RichardBarrow: 8:20am Stage already set up for the protesters near Asok intersection - RT @karinkhumkhai: เวทีใกล้แยกอโศก pic.twitter.com/5Bz33Z64SS #Bangkok

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RT@RichardBarrow: A "Lady Boy" contingent of protesters is expected to leave Ratchadamnoen for the PM's house at 9am. I presume they know she's in Udon Thani?

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RT@Juarawee: Yingluck's neighbors barred from getting into their homes as police block passage to PM's house (Yothin Pattana 3) pic.twitter.com/JmYeE6DE5Q

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RT@RichardBarrow: 8:50am Victory Monument where a stage has already been set up - RT @Pat_ThaiPBS: บรรยากาศ.. อนุสาสรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ pic.twitter.com/PjRqmljMOe

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9am Latest picture from Wongwian Yai in Thonburi shows a growing crowd of protesters (Pic @Wootthinan) pic.twitter.com/DUL3wNxQfj

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Sunday 22 December 2013 Time issued 0600 LST

General Situation

The rater strong high pressure still covers upper Thailand leading to cold weather remaining, while the rater strong northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf of Thailand and the South of the country. Rain remains in the lower south, as well as stronger wind-waves. All ships should proceed with caution.

Another high pressure from China continues extending to upper Thailand and make cold weather stay until the New Year’s Day.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 a.m. Sunday to 6.00 a.m. Monday.

Northern Thailand Cold with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 9-13 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 23-26 degree Celsius.Very cold on mountaintops with isolated frost. Minimum temperature 2-6 degree Celsius.Northerly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cold with windy. Minimum temperature 10-14 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 24-26 degree Celsius. Very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 3-8 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.

Central Thailand Cool to cold with mist in the morning.Minimum temperature 13-16 degree Celsius.Maximum temperature 26-27 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-15 degree Celsius. Northerly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Cool with mist in the morning.Minimum temperature 16-21 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 29-31 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 10-14 degree Celsius.Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters offshore.

Southern Thailand East Coast Surat Thani upward: cool with mist in the morning.Minimum temperature 18-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-31 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters.Nakhon Si Thammarat downward: widely scattered thundershowers.Northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cloudy and isolated thundershowers mostly in the lower part. Minimum temperature 22-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-33 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 17-19 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-29 degree Celsius.Northerly winds 15-30 km/hr.
Today : Maximum temperature 29 degree Celsius.
: Sun rises at 6.37 a.m. Sun sets at 5.56 p.m.
: High water at 11.07 a.m. and at 8.09 p.m.
: Low water at 4.16 a.m. and at 4.12 p.m.

-- NNT 2013-12-22

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RT@Aim_NT: Heavy traffic at Victory Monument. Road from Din Daeng to the monument has been closed. Via @js100radio 7.50am

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Phuket beach pollution readings to remain secret
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) will not post the pollution readings of its seawater quality tests online, the Phuket Gazette has confirmed.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691068-phuket-beach-pollution-readings-to-remain-secret/

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:10am Ratchadamri from Ratchaprasong to Pratunam is closed - RT @js100radio: ปิดการจราจร ถ.ราชดำริ ตั้งแต่แยกราชประสงค์ ถึงแยกประตูน้ำ

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:25am Big stage blocking two lanes at Phatumwan intersection in front of BACC (near MBK). Motorists advised to avoid - TR @js100radio

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:20am Protest souvenirs on sale at Victory Monument (Pic @7_preysor) pic.twitter.com/gAIax3vEvz

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Anti-govt protesters set up rally stages in 5 locations; traffic closed at Prapinklao Bridge, Ratchadamri, Din Daeng; security tightened at PM's residence /MCOT

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:40am This is the stage in front of BACC (opposite MBK). Traffic still moving, but slowly. Best avoid (Pic @nikhon_) pic.twitter.com/wbDCndWddS

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RT@Juarawee: 9.49am in front of PM's house soi. Very energetic. pic.twitter.com/RPqa8XSerl

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:55am Female riot police at Soi Yothin Pattana 3 protecting approach to the PM's house (Pic @tonkumchoke) pic.twitter.com/7XQR0OimDn

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Beware Christmas skimmers

PATTAYA:--Police and City Hall are warning expats, tourists and residents to be extra-vigilant in the season of joy because of the activities of ATM and credit card skimming rings.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691075-beware-christmas-skimmers/