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Thailand Live Friday 4 Apr 2014

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Death toll in Lat Pla Khao World War II bomb explosion rises to 9; Bomb squad defuses RPG-like item found in abandoned Yannawa house /MCOT

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Teenagers arrested for Phuket gang execution
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PHUKET: -- Police have arrested nine gang members, including six juveniles, for the murder of a rival teenager who was gunned down and hacked to death in Rassada early yesterday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/716412-teenagers-arrested-for-phuket-gang-execution/

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Provinces across Thailand gearing up for Songkran festival

BANGKOK, 4 April 2014 (NNT) – Authorities in many provinces are stepping up safety measures for tourists ahead of the annual Songkran festival.

In Bueng Kan Province, police officers have been ordered to patrol streets and communities and crack down on drugs, crime, and illegal weapons, in order to ensure safety for tourists prior to the upcoming holiday of Songkran.

Meanwhile, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, checkpoints have been set up in various locations to facilitate the travelling of commuters and reduce road casualties. Traffic police have also been ordered to enforce strict law on driving under the influence and safety helmets.

Ratchaburi is another province where festival goers will enjoy water-splashing activities as they can treat themselves to mouth-watering foods, a beauty contest, cultural activities, and local sporting competitions. Both Thai and foreign tourists are welcomed to join the Songkran festival there.

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Indonesia pays 'blood money' to save maid from execution in Saudi Arabia
By Schams Elwazer and Kathy Quiano, CNN

(CNN) -- Indonesia's government has stepped in at the eleventh hour to help save an Indonesian woman on death row in Saudi Arabia from being executed this weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/713573-sby-urged-to-intervene-to-stop-beheading-of-migrant-worker-in-saudi-arabia/#entry7649339

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First Army Division to deploy two companies of troops to keep security for red shirts

BANGKOK: -- The First Army Division will deploy two companies of troops to keep security at the Aksa Road when the red shirts hold a mass rally there on Saturday.

Army spokesman Col Winthai Suwaree said the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order asked the Army to deploy troops to keep security at the red-shirt rally site.

Maj Gen Apirat Kongsompong, the commander of the division, has ordered he deployment of 300 troops to the Aksa Road as demanded by the CAPO.

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Khon Kaen hit by summer thunderstorms

KHON KAEN, 4 April 2014 (NNT) - More than 80 houses in Khon Kaen have been hit with a heavy hailstorm on Thursday night.

From Thursday evening till the dawn of Friday, many districts in Khon Kaen, especially in Kranuan, were hit by summer thunderstorms and hailstorms.

More than 80 houses were damaged by hailstones about the size of oranges, while many trees were uprooted by the gust of winds.

Rubber plantations in many villages were also damaged during thunderstorms.

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the northern and northeastern parts of Thailand would face with severe patterns of weather within this week.

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Nakhon Si Thammarat holds event to honor the Princess Maha Chakri

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 4 April 2014 (NNT) - The southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat has kicked off an event to honor HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, on her birthday April 2.

April 2 has also been designated as the Thai Heritage Conservation Day, in honor of the Princess.

Therefore, the province has organized the "Thai Heritage Conservation Festival" to pay homage to the princess and encourage local residents to pay more attention to local intellectual heritage.

The festival, kicked off on April 2, has a lot to offer visitors, such as local crafts, foods, and traditional onstage shows.

The highlights of the event include exhibitions honoring the Princess Maha Chakri, who is an expert on the Thai cultural heritage, modern art, and traditional Thai music and performance as well as painting.

The festival will be wrapped on Sunday April 6.

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Pheu Thai tells charter court not to tear up the constitution

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BANGKOK: -- The ruling Pheu Thai party on Friday reiterated its call on the Constitutional Court to have fair ruling on the caretaker prime minister in connection with the transfer of the former national security chief to inactive post at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/716447-pheu-thai-tells-charter-court-not-to-tear-up-the-constitution/

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Pheu Thai calls on EC to allow political parties to attend meeting with security agencies

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit Friday called on the Election Commission to allow representatives of 53 political parties to join a meeting between the EC and the military top brass next week.

Prompong said the EC so far had not agreed to allow the representatives of the 53 parties to attend the meeting on Tuesday.

"Why won't the EC listen to political parties as well. The EC chose to consult only the military commanders and security agencies," Prompong said.

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CAPO to deploy over 3,000 policemen, troops around red-shirt rally site

BANGKOK: -- The Centre for Administration of Peace and Order will deploy some 3,000 policemen and troops to set up security checkpoints around the red-shirt rally site on Saturday, CAPO spokeswoman Sirima Sunawin said.

The red-shirt movement plans to hold its mass rally on the Aksa Road on Saturday.

The troops will set up checkpoints and will patrol nearby roads, she said.

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62-year-old man killed by thunderstorm lightning in Mahasarakham

Mahasarakham - Thunderstorms destroyed 190 houses in this northeastern province and a 62-year-old man was killed by a lightning later Thursday night, an official said Friday.

Sitthipol Sangiam, chief of the Mahasarakham Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, said Boonlua Kusol was hit by a lightning when a thunderstorm hit the Muang district.

Sitthipol said 130 houses in Muang district were damaged by the storm and 19 houses in Chuenchom district were also damaged by a storm there. He added that 41 houses in Yangsisurat were also damaged by a storm in the district.

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Phuket lifeguard president threatens to cut number of guards
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PHUKET: -- The president of the island’s lifeguard club is threatening to slash the number of guards on Phuket beaches by 20 per cent, despite a 10 per cent increase in government funding.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/716474-phuket-lifeguard-president-threatens-to-cut-number-of-guards/

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Diplomat: Al-Ruwaili Family To Petition HM King

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BANGKOK: -- Family of the missing Saudi businessman will petition His Majesty the King to seek "fairness" over the recent court verdict, a top Saudi diplomat said.

On 31 March, the Criminal Court ruled found a group of police officers not guilty of abducting and murdering Mr. Mohammad Al-Ruwaili in 1990, citing insufficient evidence. Saudi officials and the family of Mr. Al-Ruwaili have expressed their disappointment at the verdict, particularly because of the abrupt judge change during the judgment writing session.

Mr. Somsak Phonsuk was removed from his position in January 2014 after presiding over the Al-Ruwaili case for 3 years. Court officials insisted that his removal is unrelated to the Al-Ruwaili trial, as Mr. Somsak was found guilty of approving bail release without due process during his tenure as a judge in Saraburi years ago.

However, Mr. Somsak has spoken to the media in recent days and denied the allegation of inappropriate bail release. He also vowed to contest the court committee's decision to suspend him of his judicial duty.

Mr. Abdulelah Al-Sheaiby, Charge d'Affaires of Saudi Arabia to Thailand, said yesterday he is convinced that the abrupt removal of Mr. Somsak might be a result of "interference" from powerful figures who intend to rig the case in favour of the defendants, some of whom are high-ranking police officers.

To redress such alleged unfairness, Mr. Al-Sheaiby said via an interpreter, the family of Mr. Al-Ruwaili will file a Royal Petition to His Majesty the King, in order to inform the monarch of the sudden judge change and ask for a fair trial on behalf of Mr. Al-Ruwaili.

The diplomat refused to say when the relatives of Mr. Al-Ruwaili will file the petition, but stressed that the family of the missing Saudi businessman had no intention to "drag" His Majesty the King to get involved with the court case, or to defame the king in any way.

"They want to file the royal petition precisely because they are sure that His Majesty the King can give them justice," Mr. Al-Sheaiby said, "The King is respected and loved by all sides. The goal of the petition is to ask His Majesty the King to support justice".

Mr. Al-Sheaiby added that he believes it is the rights of all people who reside in Thailand to file the petition, because His Majesty the King is merciful to all his subjects, foreign or Thai.

The diplomat also expressed his bewilderment at a recent report in Thai Rath newspaper, which quoted Mr. Somsak as saying that he believes there are sufficient evidences about the murder of Mr. Al-Ruwaili - contrary to the ruling written by the judge who replaced him - and that he wonders whether the court authorities removed him from the case out of any suspicious motive.

"This interview has clearly "naked" all the unfairness of the case," Mr. Al-Sheaiby fumed, gesturing to a copy of Thai Rath article translated into Arabic, "I feel uncomfortable to see such an honest judge removed and targeted by an investigation without due reason. In my opinion, there should be a committee to investigate this judge change, instead".

According to Mr. Al-Sheaiby, the judge who replaced Mr. Somsak has only presided over 3 court hearing sessions - out of over 30 - yet he solely wrote the judgment for the 31 March verdict.

The diplomat also lashed out at speculation in a number of anti-government media agencies that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, PM Yingluck Shinawatra, have been pressuring the court to convict the defendants in Al-Ruwaili case, in order to secure favour with the Saudi authorities.

"I strongly deny that there is any political involvement in this case. It's not related to politics," Mr. Al-Sheaiby insisted, "What happened is that a Saudi business was abducted and killed here in Thailand. We just want to fight for his rights ... I feel baffled by the allegation. This case is about murder of a victim, not politics"

He continued, "Did this man Thaksin give the evidence to the DSI? No. Was Thaksin there in the room when the officials interviewed the witness? No".

When a reporter asked him whether the Saudi government will impose other retaliatory measures against Thailand, Mr. Al-Sheaiby replied that the matter is still under deliberation by the Saudi authorities in Riyadh.

However, he said the verdict on 31 March "makes every previous effort to improve relationship a waste, even though there are many Thais who want to see our relations back to normal".

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1396600551

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Summer storms hit 9 provinces, DPM to evaluate damage and assist victims

BANGKOK, 4 April 2014 (NNT) - The Disaster Prevention and Meditation Department (DPM) has reported 9 provinces hit by summer storms. Officials have been dispatched to evaluate damage in the areas as well as give assistance to victims in need.

According to Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, Director-General of the DPM, the summer storms are causing heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong wind blasts in 9 provinces, 13 districts and 23 sub-districts. It's already known that 451 houses were damaged. Of that number, one was completely destroyed while 450 others were partially ruined. The affected provinces include Bueng Kan, Roi et, Mahasarakham, Srisaket, Sakaeo, Loei, Yasothon, Kalasin and Tak. The DPM has coordinated with the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in the affected provinces to provide initial aid. The authorities are distributing consumer goods, roof-tiles and equipment for house repairs to the victims as well as assessing damage and loss in the disaster areas.

Those affected by the storms may contact the hotline 1784, 24 hours for help.

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NHRCT urges officials to quickly find culprits behind political attacks

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BANGKOK, 4 April 2014, The Office of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) has urged the government and the National Police Office to quickly find and bring to justice the culprits behind a spate of violent political attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/716520-nhrct-urges-officials-to-quickly-find-culprits-behind-political-attacks/

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Bangkok sets security zones during Songkran Festival

BANGKOK, 4 April 2014 (NNT) - Acting Bangkok Governor Dr. Pusadee Tamthai met with relevant agencies to discuss undertaking a zoning approach to ensure a safe Songkran Festival without alcohol. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will host Songkran activities in four leading areas including Silom Road, Khaosan Road, Soi Chokchai, and Utthayan Road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/716532-bangkok-sets-security-zones-during-songkran-festival/

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