Thailand Live Friday 18 Apr 2014

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Criminal court to hear request to send redshirt leaders back to prison



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court is set to begin hearing a petition this morning seeking its order to put two redshirt leaders, Jatuporn Promphan and Nattawut Saikua, back in jail after both were accused of breaching bail conditions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719721-criminal-court-to-hear-request-to-send-jatuporn-and-nattawut-back-to-prison/

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Water level in Mekong River drops significantly

CHIANG RAI, 18 April 2014 (NNT) – The water level in the Mekong River is constantly decreasing as drought continues, while 200 families in Maha Sarakham Province are in urgent need of assistance.

The water level in the Mekong River that passes through Chiang Rai Province has seen a significant drop, as rocks and dunes have resurfaced, causing problems to water transportation in the area. Cargo ships were unable to operate as a result, forcing several logistics companies to use small boats instead.

Elsewhere in Myanmar’s Myawaddy District, over 100 workers were seen building an earthen embankment as an attempt to prevent coastal erosion, which normally happens during the rainy season. According to authorities, the erosion could change the flow of water into a different direction, which will effect cultivations in agricultural zones.

Back in Thailand, two hundred families in Maha Sarakham province battered by the severe drought have made complaints with the provincial governor. They requested that a canal be built as a long term drought prevention plan.


-- NNT 2014-04-18

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First Earth-sized planet found in 'habitable zone': NASA


This artist's concept released April 17, 2014 by NASA/JPL-CALTECH depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone/AFP

Washington - The hunt for potential life in outer space has taken a step forward -- an international team of researchers has discovered the first Earth-sized planet within the "habitable zone" of another star.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719723-first-earth-sized-planet-found-in-habitable-zone-nasa/

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Brighter market in Europe for Thai palm oil
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, April 18 – European rejection of palm oil from Malaysia and Indonesia due to environmental reasons has boosted Thailand’s potential to export the agricultural commodity, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719724-brighter-market-in-europe-for-thai-palm-oil/

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Chiang Mai Reds Accuse Suthep Of Lese Majeste
By Khaosod English


Redshirt activists outside Mueang Police Station in Chiang Mai after filing charges against Suthep Thaugsuban for lese majeste, 17 April 2014.

CHIANG MAI—Redshirts have pressed charges against anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, accusing him of lese majeste for vowing to seek support from His Majesty the King for his campaign to oust the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719726-chiang-mai-reds-accuse-suthep-of-lese-majeste/

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Parents Press Lese Majeste Charge Against Daughter

By Khaosod English


A screenshot of Ms. Chatvadee Amornpat from one of her videos.

BANGKOK: -- A Thai-born British citizen has been accused of insulting the monarchy by her own parents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719730-thai-born-british-citizen-accused-of-lese-majeste-by-her-own-parents/

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Phuket officials threaten protest over Club Med lease
Phuket Gazette


Kamnan Winai threatened that local residents would protest if the PPAO renewed the Club Med lease. Photo: Saran Mitrarat

PHUKET: -- Kata-Karon officials yesterday threatened public protests if the lease for the Club Med resort located on 39 rai of public land along the Kata beachfront is renewed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719735-phuket-officials-threaten-protest-over-club-med-lease/

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Seven dangerous days claim 322 deaths and 3,225 injuries



BANGKOK: -- A total of 322 Songkran revellers died and 3,225 others were injured in the seven dangerous days of the Songkran festival. Only on the last day April 17, 43 persons died and 299 others were injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719736-seven-dangerous-songkran-days-claim-322-deaths-and-3225-injuries/

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Thai FM: Two Hezbollah suspects nabbed, third on the run
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Apr 18 – Two suspected members of the Hezbollah political movement were arrested in Thailand and the third remained at large, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719740-thai-fm-surapong-two-hezbollah-suspects-nabbed-third-on-the-run/

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CAPO: no disrespect meant for independent agencies

BANGKOK, 18 April 2014 (NNT) - The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order has confirmed that it did not overstep the bounds by releasing yesterday’s statement regarding cases against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719737-capo-no-disrespect-meant-for-independent-agencies/

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Russian Man Kicked, Arrested For Sexual Harassment
By Khaosod English



CHONBURI—A Russian tourist has been arrested for allegedly molesting a Thai woman in Pattaya's famous nightlife district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719743-pattaya-russian-tourist-kicked-arrested-for-sexual-harassment/

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RT@fratticcioli: Election Commission chief Somchai says he does not wish to have any friendship with pro-election Redshirts as they are "rude" & "aggressive"

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Special Report: This year's Songkran death toll a slight decline from 2013's

The cumulative death toll of road accidents during the seven dangerous day period this year stands at 322.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719736-seven-dangerous-songkran-days-claim-322-deaths-and-3225-injuries/#entry7704831

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Ukrit says Constitutional Court has no authority to accept Thawil's transfer case

BANGKOK: -- Dr Ukrit Mongkolnavin, chairman of the Independent National Rule of Law Commission, said Friday that Constitutional Court has no authority to accept the case against caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra related to the transfer of the National Security Council chief.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719719-pm-yingluck-awaits-constitutional-court-decision-on-extending-deadline/#entry7704889

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BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court rejected request of two redshirt leaders Jatuporn Promphan and Nattawut Saikua to put off hearing today of a petition seeking to withdraw their bail bonds to May 8.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719721-criminal-court-to-hear-request-to-send-jatuporn-and-nattawut-back-to-prison/page-2#entry7705035

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Celebrity comedian Teng a no show for Phuket Town
Phuket Gazette


The Carniwow event will take center stage at Saphan Hin tonight, but Teng Terdteng will not. Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- Anti-government protesters have prevented another well-known celebrity from performing in Phuket, this time the nationally renowned comedian Pongsak Pongsuwan, better known by his stage name Teng Terdtheong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719756-celebrity-comedian-teng-a-no-show-for-phuket-town/

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Three suspects nabbed in kidnap-murder of a Malaysian businessman

BANGKOK: -- Three men have been arrested for alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of a Malasysian businesmans in Hat Yai in February.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719762-three-suspects-nabbed-in-kidnap-murder-of-a-malaysian-businessman-in-hat-yai/

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Top Official: Thai Airways Must Be Privatised
By Khaosod English



BANGKOK: -- A former Thai Airways executive told a public forum today that privatising Thai Airways is the only way to save the debt-ridden national airline from imminent financial collapse.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719677-specialists-urge-privatisation-board-revamp-at-thai-airways/#entry7705240

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Chalerm says Public Health permanent secretary should join PDRC rally

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung said Friday that the permanent secretary for Public Health Ministry should make outright attacks against the government on the rally stage of the People's Democratic Reform Committee.

Chalerm, director of the Centre for Administration for Peace and Order, was commenting on Permanent Secretary for Public Health Narong Sahamethapat's refusal to attend the CAPO meeting on Thursday.

Chalerm said Narong should not use the Public Health Ministry as a a base to attakc the government because he did not own the ministry. Chalerm said if Narong was certain that what he did was right, he should join the PDRC rally right away.


-- The Nation 2014-04-18

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WHO declares Thailand and other 10 Asian countries polio-free

BANGKOK, 18 April 2014 (NNT) - Thailand and 10 other Asian countries have been declared free of polio by the World Health Organization.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719768-who-declares-thailand-and-other-10-asian-countries-polio-free/

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Democrat, 63 other parties agree to discuss election date with EC

BANGKOK: -- The Democrat Party and 63 other parties have agreed to meet the Election Commission on Tuesday to discuss the new election date, EC secretary general Puchong Nutrawong said Friday.

Puchong said Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and deputy leader Chamni Sakdiseth wouild represent the party to join the discussion.

Puchong said the EC would like to hear parties' opinions before holding a discussion with security agencies on when the new election should be held.


-- The Nation 2014-04-18

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Criminal Court rejects petition for Nuttawut, Jatuporn's bail revocation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court decided Friday not to revoke bail of Jatuporn Promphan and Nuttawut Saikuar, two red-shirt leaders, as petitioned by the Democrat Party.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719721-criminal-court-to-hear-request-to-send-jatuporn-and-nattawut-back-to-prison/page-3#entry7705390

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SOUTH KOREA
Vice principal of Danwon High School found dead in apparent suicide
The Korea Herald

SEOUL: -- The vice principal of Danwon High School in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, was found dead in an apparent suicide on Friday, three days after hundreds of his students died or went missing in a ferry disaster.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719186-ferry-carrying-470-passengers-sinking-off-south-korea/page-2#entry7705440

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WILDLIFE
People warned of wild elephants in Chacheongsao

BANGKOK: -- Motorists travelling on a highway linking Chachoengsao with Sa Kaew province are being warned that wild elephants have been seen wandering in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/719775-people-warned-of-wild-elephants-in-chacheongsao/

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