Thailand Live Thursday 24 Apr 2014

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Abhisit to hold talk with permanent secretary for Justice Ministry on national solutions

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Thursday that he would hold a talk with the permanent secretary for Justice Ministry on possible solutions for the country on Friday.

The meeting would be held at 10 am on the 16ths floor of the GPF Building on the Wireless Road, he said.

The Democrat leader said the supreme commander also agreed to meet him and hold a discussion but the venue and time have yet to be set.


-- The Nation 2014-04-24

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UDD chair Jatuporn announces mass Red Shirt rally on May 6 at Aksa Road in Nakhon Pathom /MCOT

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Phuket: Alcohol sales ban for Patong this weekend

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721149-phuket-alcohol-sales-ban-for-patong-this-weekend/

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Bongkot gas field resumes operations ahead of schedule

BANGKOK, 24 April 2014 (NNT) – Energy giant PTT Plc has announced that maintenance work at the Bongkot natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand has been completed today (April 23th).

The maintenance shutdown of the gas field began on April 10th and was scheduled to run until April 27th. However, since the maintenance has completed early by a period of four days, gas distribution to parts of Thailand have resumed as a result.

PTT senior executive vice-president Chakree Buranakanon said the gas field closure had minimal impact on the private and public sector. It was expected that the shutdown would affect 630 standard million cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas supply, or 14% of Thailand's total demand.

PTT sought natural gas from other sources to supply the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) together with 16 million liters of fuel oil.

In addition to the temporary shutdown on Bongkot gas field, gas supply from the A18 block in the Thailand-Malaysia Joint Development Area (JDA) field in Songkhla will be disrupted from June 13 to July 10 due to another maintenance shutdown. The disruption is expected to affect 420 MMSCFD, 9.3% of Thailand's total gas consumption.


-- NNT 2014-04-24

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3 American workers shot, killed in Afghan hospital
By Qadir Siddiqui and Holly Yan, CNN

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- At least three American hospital workers in Afghanistan were killed Thursday by an officer guarding the hospital, Kabul police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721151-3-american-workers-shot-killed-in-kabul-hospital/

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Suthep to Replace Kamronwit as Top BKK Police Chief
By Khaosod English


Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang at a press conference in 2013 (photo by Matichon).

BANGKOK — The commander of the Royal Thai Police says there is no political pressure behind the departure of Bangkok’s top police chief, Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721132-city-police-commissioner-camronwit-to-be-transferred-bangkok-metro-police-chief/#entry7731307

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Royal Thai Police offer assistance to family of police officer killed in rescue drill

BANGKOK, 24 April 2014 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police is offering financial assistance to the family of Pol Snr Sgt Maj Monchai Boonphairoj who died after falling about 15 meters from a helicopter during a mock rescue drill by special force police on Wednesday.

National Police chief Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew has instructed his agency to present his wife and son with a fund worth around 1.6 million baht and has agreed to promote Pol Snr Sgt Maj Monchai posthumously for the work he contributed to the force. The Royal Thai Police will also organize his funeral rites set to held on Thursday.

Pol Snr Sgt Maj Monchai was taking part in a Provincial Police Region 1 training exercise when the tragic accident occurred. He fell to the ground after his leg reportedly became tangled in the rappelling rope. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The post-mortem examination revealed that he died from a broken spine and ribs as well as ruptured organs.


-- NNT 2014-04-24

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UDD to stage mass rally on May 6



BANGKOK: -- The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship will stage a mass rally on May 6 – one day ahead of the Constitutional Court’s anticipated ruling on the status of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721160-jatuporn-udd-to-stage-mass-rally-on-may-6/

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Chuan supports Constitutional Court judges

BANGKOK: -- FORMER PRIME minister Chuan Leekpai has extended moral support to the Constitutional Court judges, calling on them to carry out their duty with righteousness and without fear of intimidation or being wavered by bribery at this critical political juncture.

He was speaking at a seminar titled "Political reform under the rule of law" to mark the Constitutional Court's 16th anniversary.

"The present situation is not normal," he said. "Stay true to your cause. Each situation is a test of your ideology and commitment."

The Constitutional Court is about to issue a landmark verdict to decide the fate of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for the charter violation over the unlawful removal of National Security Council chief Thawil Pliensri.

-- The Nation 2014-04-24

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Constitutional Court Asks Media Not To Call It a 'Joke'

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court has released a statement asking the media to stop referring to it by its acronym, which also spells the word "joke" in Thai.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721187-constitutional-court-asks-media-not-to-call-it-a-joke/#entry7732166

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Thailand Live Friday 25 Apr 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721255-thailand-live-friday-25-apr-2014/