Thailand Live Monday 23 Dec 2013

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EC announces 35 parties eligible for number draw
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Election Commission announced that 35 political parties were regarded as submitting their party-list applications before 8:30 am.

They are all eligible for lot drawing to distribute party-list numbers.

The EC said nine parties entered the Thai-Japanese Stadium to register their party-list candidates and the rest registered their intention to contest in the party-list election with the Din Daeng police station.


-- The Nation 2013-12-23

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RT @RichardBarrow: Has anyone considered allowing political parties to register their party list candidates online? That will solve this problem instantly.

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RT @mpoppel: PHOTO: British Airways plane slams into building while taxiing in Johannesburg, no injuries reported -

https://twitter.com/NPRrussell/status/414929507137888256

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Thai stock index opens on Monday at 1,341.61, falls 1.11 points /MCOT

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Yingluck Shinawatra is the No. 1 party-list MP candidate of Pheu Thai Party, followed by Somchai Wongsawat, Charupong Ruangsuwan and Surapong Tovichakchaikul.

EC: 35 political parties have already signed up and are expected to draw the ballot numbers today but there is the possibility that it may be postponed.

/Bangkok Post

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PTT: Amazon provides services to all equally

BANGKOK, 23 Dec 2013, (NNT) - PTT Public Company Limited has denied rumors that its coffee shop franchise ‘Cafe Amazon’ refuses to provide services to supporters of the People’s Democracy Reform Committee, affirming its stance of being neutral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691268-ptt-amazon-provides-services-to-all-equally/

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Protesters block Din Daeng police station to prevent party representatives from notifying police /MCOT

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Election agency concludes 34 parties have right to register party list candidates; protesters move to DSI office /MCOT

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RT @RichardBarrow: 10:34am The siege of Din Daeng police station continues. Protesters will not allow anyone in or out (Pic @joey_kanis) http://t.co/apg27miLNp

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Thai protesters block poll registration stadium

(BBC) Anti-government demonstrators in Thailand have surrounded the stadium where candidates were due to register to stand in February's elections.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691244-bangkok-party-list-candidate-registration-site-targeted/#entry7195146

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RT @pakhead: Tida from UDD confirms Jatuporn and Nattawut are not at Din Daeng police station. So looks like protesters will be disappointed

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Monday 23 December 2013 Time issued 0500 LST

General Situation
The rater strong high pressure still covers upper Thailand with cool to cold weather while the rater strong northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf of Thailand and the South. Rain remains in the lower south, as well as strong wind-waves about 2-3 meters high in the lower Gulf from Nakhon Si Thammarat southward. 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. Monday to 6.00 a.m. Tuesday

Northern Thailand Cold with fog in the morning. Minimum temperature 9-13 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 24-26 degree Celsius. Very cold on mountaintops with isolated frost. Minimum temperature 2-6 degree Celsius. Northerly winds 10-30 km/hr.
Northeastern Thailand Cold in the morning with windy. Minimum temperature 10-14 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 24-25 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 14-16 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 26-27 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-15 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.
Eastern Thailand Cool with mist in the morning.Minimum temperature 16-20 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 27-31 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 Cool with mist in the morning.Minimum temperature 18-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 27-30 degree Celsius. Surat Thani northward: partly cloudy. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters.Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: widely scattered thundershowers.Northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cool with mist in the morning. Isolated thundershowers mostly in the lower part. Minimum temperature 21-23degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-32degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters offshore.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 17-18 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 27-28 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.
Today : Maximum temperature 28 degree Celsius.
: Sun rises at 6.37 a.m. Sun sets at 5.56 p.m.
: High water at 11.27 a.m. and at 8.34 p.m.
: Low water at 4.32 a.m. and at 4.54 p.m.


-- NNT 2013-12-23

weather forecasts for all Thai provinces: http://weather.thaivisa.com

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Bangkok gridlock, protesters warn of harsher action
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Dec 23 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has threatened to paralyse Bangkok on a working day instead of weekend in retaliation against the government’s insistence to hold on to power.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691211-bangkok-overrun-by-huge-protest/page-5?p=7195194#entry7195194

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RT @RichardBarrow: 10:40am Protesters cut power/water to police station - RT @AMatichon: ไฟฟ้า-ประปา ด้านใน สน.ดินแดงตัดปิดหมดแล้ว http://t.co/ewcIYWXZQI

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Chuvit accuses PDRC and Democrat of conspiracy

BANGKOK: -- Rak Prathet Thai party (Love Thailand) party leader Chuvit Kamolvisit this morning accused People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration applications which opened today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691276-chuvit-accuses-pdrc-and-democrat-of-conspiracy/

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11:08 PM on working visit to Loei; EC says no drawing number process today for fair treatment among parties /MCOT

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CNRP’s Sunday 'tsunami'

PHNOM PENH: -- A crowd of more than 100,000 demonstrators took to Phnom Penh’s streets yesterday, calling for new elections or the resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen in the biggest outpouring of support for the Cambodia National Rescue Party since opposition leader Sam Rainsy returned from self-imposed exile in July.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691278-phnom-penh-cnrps-sunday-tsunami/

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Suspected Deep South bomb truck found in Phuket Town
Phuket Gazette


Phuket bomb disposal officers inspect the pickup truck at an isolated quarry in Chalong this morning. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Bomb disposal experts this morning are inspecting a pickup truck that was found parked in front of Phuket City Police Station with two gas cylinders in the back seat connected by electrical wires.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691280-suspected-deep-south-bomb-truck-found-in-phuket-town/

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Election Commission resolves to not relocate election registration venue, no extension of registration period; 35 parties register today /MCOT

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RT @RichardBarrow: Reports of gunfire 4 times at Din Daeng police station - RT @RujTH: 11:33 มีเสียงปืนขึ้น 4 ครั้ง ที่สน.ดินแดง จุมพล พลใส

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:34am Not confirmed yet it was gunfire. But media reporting that it sounded like it.

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:40am Four bullet holes found in window of 4th floor but not known yet if fired into or out of room - TR @Rawee_TRnews

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:40am Protesters saying 3 shots fired from inside flats where police live - RT @safe_kub: มีการยิงปืนขู่ 3 นัด ออกมาจากโรงพักที่ สน.ดินแดง

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Chinese tourists rescued from sinking speedboat in Phuket's Chalong Bay
Phuket Gazette


By the time Marine Police arrived, only the front tip of the speed boat was above the surface of the water. Photo: Marine Police


PHUKET: -- A speed boat carrying Chinese tourists from Koh Lone to Chalong Pier took on water yesterday morning and sank about 500 meters from Chalong Pier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691281-chinese-tourists-rescued-from-sinking-speedboat-in-phukets-chalong-bay/

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RT @tulsathit: RT @jeerapong_nna: 10.35 am. YL in Chiang Khan, telling reporters to ask PT leader for comment on election. http://t.co/HiA1TqECzG

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UPDATE:

No Malaysians hurt in Sadao blasts

BANGKOK: -- Although Sadao was brimming with Malaysians over the weekend, none was among the 24 people injured when three bombs rocked the district here in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, on Sunday, New Straits Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691213-24-hurt-as-three-bomb-blasts-strike-songkhla/#entry7195420

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Thai protesters step up campaign to disrupt elections
by Anusak KONGLANG

BANGKOK, December 23, 2013 (AFP) - Thai opposition protesters on Monday stepped up their campaign to disrupt upcoming elections, trying to block candidate registrations as part of efforts to banish Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her family from politics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691244-bangkok-party-list-candidate-registration-site-targeted/page-2#entry7195439

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RT @tulsathit: RT @veen_NT: Situation is tense at Din Daeng Police station where protesters suspect secretive poll registration is taking place.

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Protesters bar registration of party-list election candidates
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 23 -- Thailand's national Election Commission (EC) could not begin registration of candidates contesting the February 2 general election today because anti-government protesters rallied at the application venue in Bangkok, interfering with access to the site.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691244-bangkok-party-list-candidate-registration-site-targeted/page-2#entry7195471

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Chart Thai Pattana candidate worried on chaos at registration venue
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The chaos at the registration venue was a new phenomenon in Thai political history, Party-list candidate of Chart Thai Pattana Somsak Prissananantakul told TNN news channel.

It was the first time that candidates were faced with difficulty in the registration, he said. He voiced concerned that some constituency candidates scheduled to register on December 28-January 1, 2014 will give up the registration as they feared of their safety. Anti-government protesters today blocked entrance of Thai-Japanese Stadium used as registration venue for party-list candidates.


-- The Nation 2013-12-23