Thailand Live Sunday 2 Mar 2014

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We favour a democratic Lanna republic, Chiang Mai group says
The Sunday Nation

CHIANG MAI: -- The idea of setting up a People's Democratic Republic of Lanna (PDRL) has been under discussion for six months now, according to a leader of the Love Chiang Mai group.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707965-we-favour-a-democratic-lanna-republic-chiang-mai-group-says/

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Musical instruments linked to child development
Chularat Saengpassa
The Sunday Nation

Students at Panya Wuthikorn School in Chatuchak in Bangkok play music with re-designed instruments as part of a Srinakharinwirot University lecturer Tepika Rodsakan

BANGKOK: -- A Srinakharinwirot University lecturer has received PhD research funding after discovering Thai musical instruments promote the development of children with intellectual disabilities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707968-musical-instruments-linked-to-child-development/

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Spirited Wisut wins in Malaysia

Alor Setar, Malaysia

Wisut Artjanawat of Thailand holed a crucial birdie on the last to defeat R Nachimuthu of Malaysia by one shot at the PGM Sime Darby Harvard Championship yesterday.

Wisut was pushed to the limits by Nachimuthu but the talented Thai sealed the deal with a clutch putt from inside 10-feet for a five-under-par 67 at the RM200,000 (approximately US$60,000) season-opening Asian Development Tour (ADT) event.

Nachimuthu battled tooth-and-nail for a superb 64 while Chan Shih-chang of Chinese Taipei settled for third following a 68 at the Harvard Golf and Country Club.

Wisut, who won a title in Sabah in January, stayed focus on the task of winning his first ADT title and was not aware by the late challenge from Nachimuthu until the 17th hole where they were squared.

Relying on a hot putter, which was the key to his success, Wisut calmly sank the winning putt as he romped home to an impressive 22-under-par 266 total to win US$10,650 and earn six Official World Golf Ranking points.

"To be honest, I didn't know about Nachimuthu's score until I finished the 17th hole. I was very focused and I just concentrated on playing my own game. I'm so happy that I've won," smiled the 32-year-old Wisut.

Wisut played on the Asian Tour from 2005 to 2010 without much success but has turned his game around after adopting a healthier lifestyle by cycling every day.

-- The Nation 2014-03-02

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Soldiers arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat
The Sunday Nation

KHORAT: -- Four soldiers were arrested after they allegedly fired weapons into the sky in front of Nakhon Si Thammarat's Thung Song police station early yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707970-soldiers-arrested-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

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Obec wants stringent rules for student trips
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) yesterday called for a stricter rule on students' educational trips, while a fund-raising account was opened to aid families of the Prachin Buri accident victims.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707971-obec-wants-stringent-rules-for-student-trips/

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Police forensic institute to be established
The Sunday Nation

An institute will be established to boost police forensics, it has been revealed.

Deputy police spokesman Anucha Romyanant yesterday said the Asean Forensic Science Institute, tentatively earmarked to be based at the Office of Forensic Science Police, would promote information and co-operation exchanges as well as develop knowledge and technology at an international standard.

Anucha said terms of reference for the institute would soon be completed and a working team meeting held in Bangkok from March 26-28.

The working team's results and progress would be reported to the 34th Aseanapol Conference in Manila in May.

Police chief General Adul Saengsingkaew proposed the idea for the institute at the 33rd Aseanapol meeting in Pattaya last month. Police chiefs from Asean and dialogue partners, including China, Japan, South Korea and Australia, attended the conference.

-- The Nation 2014-03-02

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Dutch bar owner killed in Udon Thani
The Sunday Nation

UDON THANI: -- A Dutch businessman was murdered in his rented home in Udon Thani's Muang district early yesterday in what police suspect was a robbery gone wrong.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707972-dutch-bar-owner-killed-in-udon-thani/

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Gun attack on home of PDRC leader's mum
The Sunday Nation

Forensic police inspect the scene of a shooting attack in front of a summer house of Khunying Sasima Srivikorn, the mother of anti-government protest leader Taya Teepsuwan, in Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday.

KHORAT: -- Attack comes days after Taya Teepsuwan blew a whistle at Khunying Pojaman

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707976-gun-attack-on-home-of-pdrc-leaders-mum/

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Pleas led to rally site closures
The Sunday Nation

Protesters pack their belongings at the Ratchaprasong protest site yesterday as the People

BANGKOK: -- Govt offices and Shinawatra firms will still be targeted despite move to single site at Lumpini Park

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707975-pleas-led-to-rally-site-closures/

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Rubber farmer hurt
The Sunday Nation

NARATHIWAT: -- A rubber farmer was injured when a home-made mine exploded yesterday in Narathiwat's Rangae district in what police suspect was an attack by insurgents.

The explosion, which took place at 4.40am at a rubber plantation in tambon Tanyong Limo, injured 60-year-old Chid Rattanaphrom's leg. Police said insurgents aimed to kill and threaten Buddhists so they leave the area.

A few hours later marine officers destroyed two bombs, which suspected insurgents had planted at a site in tambon Sala Mai in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district, where they had erected a banner attacking the government.

It is suspected insurgents planned to detonate the bombs when state officials removed the banner.

In Yala's Raman district, a chicken reportedly detonated a mine on Raman-Tha Thong Road in tambon Kayu Bokoh at 8.05am yesterday but no-one was injured. The home-made mine was reportedly planted in an attempt to harm state officials when they removed a banner critical of the government but no one went near it. A fake bomb was discovered at a bridge about 100 metres from the site of the blast.

Police believe the bomb was planted by a group led by wanted insurgent suspect Sofwan Sama.

-- The Nation 2014-03-02

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-- The Nation 2014-03-02

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Thailand Weather Forecast Sunday 2 March 2014

General Situation

The heat low pressure covers upper Thailand causing hot with hazes during the day over the country. Morning cool remains in the upper North.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6.00 p.m. Saturday to 6.00 p.m. Sunday

Northern Thailand Cool in the upper part with fog in the morning.Hot with haze during the day.Minimum temperature 16-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 35-37 degree Celsius.Southerly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Mostly fair. Hot and haze during the day. Minimum temperature 22-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 35-37 degree Celsius.Southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Mostly fair. Hot and haze during the day. Minimum temperature 23-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 35-37 degree Celsius.Southerly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Partly cloudy. Hot during the day in the upper part. Minimum temperature 23-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-36 degree Celsius. Southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave height below 1 meter.

Southern Thailand East Coast Partly cloudy and haze during the day. Minimum temperature 22-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degree Celsius.Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Southern Thailand West Coast Partly cloudy. Hot and haze during the day. Minimum temperature 21-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 34-36 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Partly cloudy. Hotter during the day. Minimum temperature 24-26 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-34 degree Celsius. Southerly winds 10-30 km/hr.

On Saturday : Maximum temperature at 2.05 p.m. 33.0 degree Celsius.

On Sunday : Maximum temperature 34 degree Celsius. Minimum temperature 25 degree Celsius.
: Sun rises at 6.34 a.m. Sun sets at 6.26 p.m.
: High water at 7.50 a.m. and at 7.10 p.m.
: Low water at 2.15 a.m. and at 2.35 p.m.

-- The Nation 2014-03-02

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Phuket Opinion: Deputizing the masses
Phuket Gazette -

Deputizing the masses will make the slogan, ‘The power is yours!’ all the more relevant. Photo: Gazette Graphics

PHUKET: Everyone should get behind two recent appeals for public participation in protecting our marine and coastal resources.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707978-phuket-opinion-deputizing-the-masses/

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RT@karmanomad: PDRC guards at Asok now packed.. next stop Lumpini. pic.twitter.com/4dnaGQEWNM

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:08am All the tents in front of National Stadium have been cleared #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/yHF9sZXtbJ

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:15am Skywalk between MBK & BACC & Siam Discovery now fully open to the public pic.twitter.com/Fsx5uwpvmp

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RT@Aim_NT: PDRC Satit announced procession from Pathumwan to Lumpini will start 9.30am. Via @Weerid_ThaiPBS: pic.twitter.com/m43WvfXLRc

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RT@Aim_NT: Red shirts procession from Udon Thani to Kalasin greeted by supporters via @Satanee_DNN pic.twitter.com/vRWfqz48cU

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9:24am Suthep leading protesters from Phathumwan to Lumpini Park #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/d95XNdMXkB

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6-year-old, aunt killed in Phuket motorbike crash
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: A 6-year-old girl and her 17-year-old aunt died in a motorbike accident after a pickup truck allegedly cut across multiple lanes of traffic in Pa Khlok yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707999-6-year-old-aunt-killed-in-phuket-motorbike-crash/

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PDRC vows to continue pressuring PM, announces plan to lift road blockades

BANGKOK, 2 March 2014 (NNT) – The People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) will not give up attempts to close down businesses relating to Shinawatra family; however, it will call off the operation to paralyze the capital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707975-pleas-led-to-rally-site-closures/page-2#entry7510464

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RT@RichardBarrow: 10am Suthep leading several 1,000 protesters to their new home in Lumpini Park #bangkok pic.twitter.com/MEFhQjz15f

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RT@RichardBarrow: Dancing lions leading the protesters from Phathumwan to their new home in Lumpini Park #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/zYZtvVyMc0

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Protesters move to new home in Lumpini park

BANGKOK: -- Protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban announced Saturday night that the People’s Democratic Reform Committee has not taken a retreat for closing down the four rally stages at Pathumwan, Ratchaprasong, Asoke and Silom and merging them all at the Lumpini park.

In a farewell speech at Pathumwan stage before moving to the new home at Lumpini park, Suthep explained that the closing of the four rally stages was, in fact, a rearrangement of the protesting force to make it stronger.

Lumpini park is an appropriate site for a long-haul battle to win the war against the Thaksin regime and protesters can take to the streets every day to put pressure on the business empire of the Shinawatra family, he said.

He told the audience that the shutdown of Bangkok which lasted one and a half months had affected a lot of people in Bangkok but most of them were patient and did not complain. He thanked them for their sacrifice but however said that the PDRC agreed that the rally stages should be removed so traffic could return to normal and to ease the hardships of motorists and commuters.

Suthep will this morning (Sunday) lead protesters from the four rally sites to their new home in Lumpini park where thousands of protesters mostly from upcountry provinces have already taken shelter for over a month.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/protesters-move-new-home-lumpini-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protesters-move-new-home-lumpini-park

-- Thai PBS 2014-03-02

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Re-election in 5 provinces begins amid tight security; EC confident re-elections will run smoothly /MCOT

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RT@RichardBarrow: The new main stage is now at the entrance to Lumpini Park in the Southwest corner with the protesters INSIDE the park pic.twitter.com/kmgVJNvntl

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EC proceeds with today's election

RAYONG, 2 Mar 2014, (NNT) - According to the Election Commission, all of its personnel in five provinces are ready for today's re-run elections, stressing that officials would perform their duty with honesty and neutrality.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/708003-ec-proceeds-with-todays-election/

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Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar on at Siam Paragon

BANGKOK, 2 March 2014 (NNT) - The Thai Red Cross Society and diplomatic wives from over 50 countries around the world have organized the 47th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar being held at Siam Paragon shopping complex to raise funds for the society’s projects.

HRH Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the bazaar’s opening on Saturday morning and engaged with diplomatic wives exhibiting their products at the event, which is over the weekend, March 1-2.

The bazaar presents booths from 55 countries, including France, the US, the Netherlands and Norway, displaying their national handicrafts, food and other specialties, for the public to see and buy at very attractive prices . Finland, Austria and Nepal are all newcomers this year, offering their crystal ware, wine and other distinctive national products.

The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is a yearly charity event organized by the Thai Red Cross Society in coordination with the Diplomatic Participants Committee, composed of the wives of diplomats and diplomatic representatives based in Thailand.

Thai visitors can also enter a draw run by the Red Cross and have a chance to win over 150 prizes including airplane tickets and hotel vouchers. Raffle tickets are priced at 50 baht each. Even after the two day bazaar has ended, prizes will continue to be drawn until March 20.

Proceeds from the bazaar will go to charitable projects for children, women and elderly people.

-- NNT 2014-03-02

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UPDATE:

Thailand begins re-runs of troubled elections

by Apilaporn VECHAKIJ

PHETCHABURI , March 2, 2014 (AFP) - Polls opened peacefully in five Thai provinces Sunday for re-runs of a widely disrupted general election, authorities said, in the first move to complete a troubled vote that could provide a mandate for a new government.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/708003-ec-proceeds-with-todays-election/#entry7510612

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Mahaisawan intersection closed for tunnel construction

The Mahaisawan road intersection has been closed down for two weeks beginning Saturday in order to allow the construction of an underground tunnel, according to the traffic police.

The closure of the intersection will affect the traffic on the in-bound Ratchadapisek road in a way that motorists cannot drive directly to Bukkalo intersection but have to take a left turn into Somdet Phra Chao Taksin road, make a U-turn in front of the Navy hospital and turn left into Ratchadapisek road towards Bukkalo intersection.

Any motorists who are confused about the traffic arrangement in the affected areas can call 1197 for information or help around the clock.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/mahaisawan-intersection-closed-tunnel-construction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mahaisawan-intersection-closed-tunnel-construction


-- Thai PBS 2014-03-02