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Thailand Live Friday 27 Dec 2013

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Thai Chamber of Commerce disagrees with Govt’s reform council

BANGKOK, 27 December 2013 (NNT) - Thai Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement to urge the government to reconsider its reform council, saying it will not lead to real solutions to the political conflicts in the country. It also called on the government to take the private sector’s suggestions into consideration.

Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Issara Wongkusolkit said many sides, including the general public, had not yet responded to the government’s reform council. He then concluded that the council might not be able solve the conflicts in both short and long terms and urged all opposing groups to talk and take part in the process of a political reform together.

Mr Issara further suggested that talks between the opposing groups should be arranged on the reform process and the organization who will be responsible for it.

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UPDATE:
Police officer killed in clashes with protesters
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation

28 cops, nearly 100 others hurt in stadium clash

BANGKOK: -- One police officer was killed and at least 96 anti-government protesters and journalists and 28 police officers were injured after violence erupted at the Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai-Japan) aka the Thai-Japanese Stadium yesterday, according to the state emergency medical service agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692018-police-officer-shot-dead-during-bangkok-protests-hospital/page-7?p=7210689#entry7210689

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EC calls for deferment of poll
The Nation

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Commissioner Somchai suggests delay of 4-6 months; Govt says it has no authority to put off Feb 2 election

BANGKOK: -- YESTERDAY'S developments involving the Election Commission (EC) and the anti-graft agency pointed to an even rockier road ahead for the already embattled government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692003-ec-asks-thai-govt-to-postpone-feb-2-election/page-3?p=7210705#entry7210705

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PERSON OF THE YEAR
Whistle blowers call for change
The Nation

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For two months the main symbol of protest, this simple device speaks volumes

BANGKOK: -- For the first time in Thailand's history, the whistle has become a symbol of political protest and defiance of politicians in power. The sight of someone wearing around his or her neck a whistle tied to a ribbon of the Thai national flag can bring friendly smiles to the faces of protest sympathisers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692116-thailands-whistle-blowers-call-for-change/

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CONSTITUTION
Grounds for prosecution over charter-change bill: NACC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission announced yesterday there were grounds for pursuing charges against former Parliament president Somsak Kiatsuranont and his deputy Nikom Wiratpanij for their roles in attempts by the government to amend the composition of the Senate, thus violating the Constitution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692118-grounds-for-prosecution-over-thai-charter-change-bill-nacc/

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BONUS
Several firms manage generous year-end bonuses
BUSINESS DESK
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- ALTHOUGH THE economy has grown only slightly this year, the private sector is continuing to pay bonuses for staff, especially in the automobile, securities and property sectors, where bonuses in excess of six months' salary are being paid by some companies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692122-several-firms-manage-generous-year-end-bonuses-thailand/

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Death sentence upheld for killer of TRT lawmaker Kobkul
Kesinee Taengkhiao
The Nation

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BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court yesterday upheld a death sentence for former Muang Ratchaburi municipal councillor Ananthasak Srisawat, 48, for his role in the May 2006 assassination of former Thai Rak Thai Ratchaburi MP Kobkul Nopobromdee.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692124-death-sentence-upheld-for-killer-of-thai-rak-thai-lawmaker-kobkul/

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POLITICS
Violence concerns NHRC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern about the eruption of violent clashes between police and demonstrators in Bangkok yesterday.

The violence occurred after a large group of demonstrators tried to disrupt the candidacy-number draw for political parties registered to run in the February 2 election. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.

In its statement, the NHRC asked demonstrators to rally peacefully and without weapons. It also urged the government and relevant authorities not to use violent means, including firing tear gas and rubber bullets.

It added that relevant authorities should quickly deliver help to people affected by the violence.

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Chronology of events at the Thai-Japanese Stadium
The Nation

7am: The Students and People's Network for Thailand's Reform (STR) protesters arrive in 15 buses and two six-wheeled loudspeaker trucks, try to break into the compound. Protesters throw objects into the compound, while police give one warning before firing tear gas and rubber bullets.

7.22am: Police begin shooting tear gas at protesters.

8am: Election Commission's chairman, members and secretary-general arrive.

8.30am: Party number draw begins.

9am: Protesters storm the compound of the Labour Ministry to battle police in front of a gate connecting the ministry to the stadium.

10.21am: Some political party representatives are trapped inside while the election commissioners are evacuated by helicopter.

11am: The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order defends the police's use of tear gas on anti-government protesters.

11.12am: People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters reach the soi of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's residence.

11.20am: STR leader tells the protesters to move to Government House. Many refuse.

1.15pm: STR leader negotiates with police for the release of 14 protesters who were whisked away by helicopter to Border Patrol Police Region 1 Command.

2.18pm: EC urges the government to postpone the poll.

2.30pm: STR leader tells protesters to move to Government House.

2.50pm: A group of protesters instead goes inside the Labour Ministry to check if the arrested protesters are there.

3.37pm: STR leader Nititorn Lamlua tells reporters Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road will be closed at night.

4pm: Protesters begin closing Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road and Din Daeng Express Way.

Police General Hospital director confirms a police officer has died from a gunshot injury.

5.30pm: PDRC protesters leave Yingluck's house and go back to Democracy Monument rally site STR protest leaders tell protesters to open the road and move to Government House.

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Bomb at customs checkpoint in Narathiwat injures soldier, civilian
THE NATION

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Officials inspect the scene in which Private Natthapong Sokhampa and Private Anan Khongmak were injured in a roadside bomb in Narathiwat's Muang district at 3pm yesterday, while their team is on the way to provide teacher protection.

NARATHIWAT: -- A soldier and a civilian were injured yesterday morning when a 5-kilogram home-made bomb went off near Taba customs checkpoint in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district.

Police believe the attack was related to unrest in the region.

The bomb was detonated around 10.15am, as people were passing through the checkpoint. Soldiers were providing additional security at the checkpoint over the New Year festival period. The blast injured Master Sergeant First Class Montri Songsriboonsit, 40, and Jehsani Jehwae, 56.

Later, another bomb blast occurred in Yala's Raman district at 1.15pm, but no one was injured. In Yala's Bannang Sata district at 2.35pm, a bomb targeting a security patrol was also detonated, but again no one was hurt.

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Young woman shot 'accidentally' by Phuket policeman
Eakkapop Thongtub

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Pol Sgt Phongsagorn Treeyut of Kathu Police is believed by colleagues to have fired the fatal shot accidentally while ‘teasing’ the victim.

PHUKET: -- A young woman was killed early morning (December 26) in what Kathu police say they believe was an accidental shooting by one of their own.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692126-young-woman-shot-accidentally-by-phuket-policeman/

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Phuket Police chief calls to play down bomb scare
Phuket Gazette

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Provincial Police Commander Ong-art Phiewruangnont is unconvinced the bomb found in Phuket last Saturday is directly linked with the Deep South insurgency. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The commander of the Phuket Provincial Police has called for the media to not “help suspects” by publishing news of the car bomb found in Phuket Town last weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692127-phuket-police-chief-calls-to-play-down-bomb-scare/

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Thailand’s Silent Coup
SIN-MING SHAW
Sin-ming Shaw, a former fellow at Oxford University, is a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan

BANGKOK – Thailand is once again being convulsed by extreme partisan politics, with the country’s polarization playing out on Bangkok’s streets.

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UN rights boss urges Thailand to drop defamation charges
GENEVA

(Reuters) - The top U.N. human rights official urged Thailand on Thursday to drop criminal charges against two journalists accused of defamation for citing a Reuters investigation into the role of Thai naval security forces in smuggling Rohingya asylum seekers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692130-un-rights-boss-urges-thailand-to-drop-defamation-charges-against-two-journalists/

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EC has yet to approve Commerce Ministry's rice selling plan

BANGKOK, 27 Dec 213, (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has put a break on its plan to make Government-to-Government (G-to-G) rice deals as the Election Commission (EC) has yet to give it a nod on the matter.

According to Mr. Surasak Riangkrue, the Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), the Commerce Ministry will have to put on the back burner its plan to sell rice in its stockpile through G-to-G deals given it has to wait for the EC's official decision whether to allow it to proceed with the plan.

He has, however, reassured rice farmers that the DFT will keep negotiating with foreign countries, asking them to buy more rice. His department has in the past sold over 140 billion baht worth of rice and the amount has already been returned to the Finance Ministry. He also expects the department to return another 140 billion baht to the Commerce Ministry next year.

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EC continues last day of party list candidate reg.; 14 protesters arrested during clash with police at Din Daeng released on bail /MCOT

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Question remains on proposed delay of Feb 2 election
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BANGKOK, Dec 27 – Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has expressed optimism on possible dialogue between conflicting parties to end political conflict and pave the way for general election on a suitable date.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692177-question-remains-on-proposed-delay-of-feb-2-election/

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THURSDAY VIOLENCE
Clash toll updated to 1 death, 143 injuries
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- One police officer was killed and at least 143 people including anti-government protesters, journalists and police officers were injured after violence erupted at the Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai-Japan) aka the Thai-Japanese Stadium yesterday, according to the state emergency medical service agency.

Police Senior Sergeant Major Narong Pitisitthi, 45, died after being shot in the chest during the clashes with protesters at the Thai-Japanese Stadium.

Thirty of the injured were admitted to hospital and four are in a critical condition, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Erawan Emergency Medical Service Centre reported on Friday.

The first victim, who was shot in the head, has undergone surgery at Rajvithi hospital.

The second man, who was shot in the chest and stomach, was admitted to Pramongkut hospital.

A third man hit in the head has been admitted to Ramathibodi hospital.

The last victim, a woman who received gunshot wounds to her chest and lungs, is at Phyathai hospital.

Meanwhile, the taxi driver who was beaten by a group of anti-government protesters on Vibhavadi Road yesterday has received hospital treatment.

The security guard of the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee who was shot in the head is responding to treatment and is able to open his eyes and respond to simple commands following surgery yesterday, according to Rajvithi Hospital’s director Dr Udon Chaowarin.

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PDRC calls people to rise up together against Yingluck after New Year celebrations

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BANGKOK: -- The secretary-general of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Suthep Thaugsuban last night called on supporters nationwide to rise up against the caretaker prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra simultaneously to seize the country’s sovereign power back from the regime to the people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692186-suthep-calls-people-to-rise-up-together-against-yingluck-after-new-year-celebrations/

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Student stabbed with bayonet in Phuket gang attack

Eakkapop Thongtub

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A paramedic examines the teenager's stab wound.

PHUKET: -- A 17-year-old student at Muang Thalang School was hospitalised yesterday afternoon (December 26) after being stabbed with a bayonet in front of horrified fellow students.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692199-student-stabbed-with-bayonet-in-phuket-gang-attack/

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