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Govt bid to have police, Army host registrations
The Nation

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Anti-government protesters

Use of bases would require EC approval; applications blocked in South for third day

BANGKOK: -- The government has suggested registering election candidates for constituencies in the South at local military bases or police stations if the process continues to be disrupted by anti-government protesters - but such a move would require the approval of the Election Commission, Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692950-caretaker-govt-advises-ec-use-of-army-police-venues-for-election-registration-in-south/page-2#entry7227025

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EC disagrees with Govt's idea to arrange election sign-up at military bases

BANGKOK (NNT) - Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has predicted that the Election Commission (EC) might not accept the government’s suggestion that the EC use military or police buildings as venues of the election registration in the South. He stressed that the EC will still use the registration venues owned by civilians.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692950-caretaker-govt-advises-ec-use-of-army-police-venues-for-election-registration-in-south/page-2#entry7227029

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Police fight for their dignity, honour slain colleague
Phathinya Iamtan
The Nation

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Female police line up with hundreds of their colleagues in a rally at the Royal Plaza yesterday

BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of police gathered at the Royal Plaza yesterday to commemorate the death of a fellow officer and to call on their bosses to take care of them at the operational level.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692932-police-rally-in-bangkok-to-demand-arrest-of-cop-killer/page-5#entry7227046

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Good health for the King top New Year wish
The Nation

Good health for His Majesty the King is at the top of people's New Year wishes, according to Suan Dusit Poll.

BANGKOK: -- Following goodwill for the monarch at 37 per cent were fortune and felicity for their own family at 32 per cent and good things and good luck at 31 per cent. These answers came from 6,759 people across the country in an opinion survey conducted from December 10-29.


The happiest moment was His Majesty's birthday (49 per cent), holidays and festivities (43 per cent) and Thailand excelling in sports competitions (8 per cent).

Among the saddest memories, the political conflict and division among Thais were most prevalent at 41 per cent, while the passing away of the Supreme Patriarch (36 per cent) and violence in the deep South at 24 per cent.

On their hopes for next year, the respondents cited peace and unity for the country (47 per cent), a better economy and prosperity (34 per cent) and an end to unrest in the far South (19 per cent).

Abhisit tops the list

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva (55 per cent), Thaksin Shinawatra (24 per cent) and Suthep Thaugsuban (21 per cent) led the list of top male politicians, while Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (62 per cent), Paveena Hongsakul (21 per cent) and Sudarat Keyuraphan (17 per cent) headed the women's roster.

In entertainment, the most popular male musicians were Toon Bodyslam (38 per cent), Singto Namchoke (37 per cent) and Stamp (24 per cent).

The most popular female musicians were Da Endorphine (56 per cent), Parn Tanaporn (29 per cent) and New & Jew (15 per cent).

The best liked luk thung singers were Pai Pongsathorn (53 per cent), Baowe (29 per cent) and Pee Saderd (18 per cent) among male artists and Ying Lee (42 per cent), Bai Toey R Siam (36 per cent) and Takkatan Chollada (23 per cent) among the women.

On the screen, Nadech Kugimiya (37 per cent), James Jirayu (34 per cent) and Boyd Pakorn (29 per cent) were voted the most favourite heartthrobs. Yaya Urassaya (39 per cent), Aum Patcharapa (36 per cent) and Chompoo Araya (25 per cent) took the top honours among actresses.

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-- The Nation 2013-12-31

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Road deaths, injuries higher in first 3 days of break
Wattana Khamchu
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A total of 1,322 road accidents on the first three of the "seven dangerous days" of the New Year holiday period claimed 161 lives and caused 1,390 injuries, the Road Safety Centre reported yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/693030-road-deaths-injuries-higher-in-first-3-days-of-the-seven-dangerous-days/

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'No-vote is one of 3 options if poll goes ahead'
Chanon Wongsatayanon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- According to many protesters led by the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), there will be only three options left for them if there is an election on February 2: register a "no vote", spoil the ballot, or just don't turn up at the election at all.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/693032-thailand-election-no-vote-is-one-of-3-options-if-poll-goes-ahead/

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Thailand to Host World's Tallest New Year's Eve Ball Drop
By JOANNA PRISCO via GOOD MORNING AMERICA

NEW YORK: -- The ball drop in New York's Times Square has long been a mainstay of New Year's Eve celebrations, but the sparkling ritual extends far beyond the United States to other countries and continents too.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/693039-thailand-to-host-worlds-tallest-new-years-eve-ball-drop/

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All EC officials in Surat Thani resign

The election chief and 35 other officials in Surat Thani have resigned, Channel 3 reported.


They cited intimidations and obstructions to their duty by the protesters as the main reasons behind their resignations.

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-- The Nation 2013-12-31

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Candidacy registration in Nakhon Si Thammarat completed

The registration of constituency-based candidates in Nakhon Si Thammarat was completed Tuesday morning after the provincial election committee switched to use a border patrol police base for registration, Channel 3 reported.


It said candidates of Pheu Thai and Chart Thai Pattana parties and other smaller parties managed to register their candidates at the base. They and EC officials were later flown off in helicopters.

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-- The Nation 2013-12-31

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'Chadchart' warns holidaymakers of heavy traffics on Bangkok routes

BANGKOK, 31 Dec 2013, (NNT) - Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt has warned holidaymakers of heavy traffic on Bangkok's outbound routes, as massive crowd has been pouring out of the capital since the long holidays started last week.


The Transport Minister recommends travelers to plan ahead for their return trip to Bangkok , suggesting they check the current traffic situation via 1586 hotline of the Department of Highways or the highway police hotline at 1193. Motorists can also report on operators of public transportation who violate traffic law at 1584. Mr. Chadchart added that transportation-related information can be obtained at 1356 hotline.

He has also assured the public that various government agencies have been working around the clock to ensure safety and to facilitate motorists during the long holidays.

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Provincial EC in Nakhon Si Thammarat switches to use Border Patrol Police base for candidacy registration; Songkhla registrations suspended for 4th day /MCOT


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