Thailand Live Wednesday 9 Apr 2014

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Law Society of Thailand president calls for legal action against Amsterdam

BANGKOK: -- Law Society of Thailand president Dejudom Krairit Wednesday called on police, the Office of Attorney General and the Interior Ministry to take legal action against Robert Amsterdam, a lawyer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Dejudom said Amsterdam allegedly defamed the King, courts and constitutional organisations when he made a phone call to address the latest red-shirt rally during the weekend.


-- The Nation 2014-04-09

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Tesco Lotus launches online ordering, home deliveries in Phuket
The Phuket News


Ready to roll: The Tesco Online team in Phuket, with their delivery trucks.

PHUKET: -- Starting tomorrow (April 10), Tesco-Lotus is expanding its Online Shopping to Phuket, allowing people to order over the Internet and have their groceries delivered to them at home for as little as B60.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717730-tesco-lotus-launches-online-ordering-home-deliveries-in-phuket/

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POLITICS
Democrats seek action against red shirt leader

BANGKOK: -- The Democrat Party is preparing to seek police action against a red shirt leader citing the lese majeste law, party spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said Wednesday.

Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has assigned the party's legal team to submit a complaint concerning Wutthipong Kachathamkhun, also known as Ko Tee's recent interview with a member of the foreign press to caretaker premier Yingluck Shinawatra, deputy premier Chalerm Yoobamrung and the Department of Special Investigation's chief Tarit Pengdit.

In addition, the legal team will ask the crime suppression police to take legal action against Wuthipong.

Chavanond said the interview reflected Wuthipong's views of the monarchy as well as the red shirts' beliefs on the same issues.

Such beliefs were considered a threat to national security, the spokesman said.

Tomorrow, deputy party spokesperson Mallika Boonmeetrakool will submit the petition to Army chief Gen Prayuth Chanocha and ask him to take action against those who defame the monarchy.


-- The Nation 2014-04-09

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Phuket officials prepare for Songkran with alcohol-free play zones
Phuket Gazette


Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut today announced the designated alcohol-free water-play zones for Songkran. Photo: Gazette File

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut today announced the designated water-play zones for this year's Songkran celebrations. Now, Phuket water-players may start making a plan for the party.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717753-phuket-officials-prepare-for-songkran-with-alcohol-free-play-zones/

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RT @tulsathit: YL has reportedly asked police to take lese majeste action against controversial red shirt Ko Tee, who features in a wildfire vid clip.

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LESE MAJESTY
PM calls for action on clips that insult the monarchy

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday asked police to take legal action against those involved in the distribution of electronic clips deemed insulting the monarchy.

The premier's secretary general Suranand Vejjajiva said the premier had instructed him to send a complaint to the national police chief, seeking legal action against those who distributed the clips.

Suranand said the premier mentioned the case of Wutthipong Kochathammakun, also known as Ko Tee, whose interview with a member of the foreign press has been slammed for insulting the monarchy.


-- The Nation 2014-04-09

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Sweden introduces a six-hour working day with full pay in bid to reduce sick leave, boost efficiency and make staff happier
Government staff in Swedish city of Gothenburg to take part in trial
One department will work six hour days, while another will work seven
Two will be compared to see if shorter days improve efficiency
Opposition politicians dismiss move as a ploy to win votes at election
Policy has been trialled in country before with little success
By CHRIS PLEASANCE

GOTHENBURG: -- Hundreds of Swedish workers are trialling a six-hour working day in the hopes that it will cut sick leave and save the country money.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717755-sweden-introduces-a-six-hour-working-day-with-full-pay/

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Thai police arrest suspected drug trafficker wanted in France

CHA-AM: -- Thai police on Wednesday arrested a British national wanted in France for allegedly smuggling about 375 kilograms of heroin and cocaine to Britain, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717759-cha-am-police-arrest-british-national-wanted-in-france-for-suspected-drug-trafficking/

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PM questions Charter Court’s power to accept Tawin’s transfer case

BANGKOK, 9 April 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has expressed her view that the Constitutional Court might not have the power to consider removing her from office in the case concerning the transfer of Mr Tawin Pleansri from the National Security Council (NSC) chief post.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717722-yingluck-questions-constitutional-court-for-accepting-case-against-her/page-2?p=7670034#entry7670034

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Avoid pain and muscle relaxant medications while on driving



BANGKOK: -- The Government Pharmaceutical Organization warns motorists to avoid taking pain relief and muscle relaxant medications while on driving as it puts at risk not only drivers but also passengers and others sharing the same roads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/717764-avoid-pain-and-muscle-relaxant-medications-while-on-driving-thai-gpo/

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More flights approved for Songkran travel

BANGKOK, 9 April 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Civil Aviation has approved an increase in both domestic and international flights to accommodate higher travel during the Songkran festival this month. Over 30,000 air passengers are expected to fly then.

Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation Woradet Harnprasert on Wednesday said 247 flights were expected to operate each day from 11-17 April, increasing from last year by 46 flights or 22.88%. The number of air passengers was estimated at 33,000 people/day, increasing by 12,000 people or 57% compared to last year. Because of the high estimates, the department decided to add 28 more domestic flights from 11-16 April, 158 more international flights from 2-21 April and 69 more charter flights from 7-21 April.

The department has also set up a coordination center for search and rescue operations for airplane and ship accidents and increased airport security measures.


-- NNT 2014-04-09

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