Daily News condemns grenade attack as an intimidation against press freedom



BANGKOK: -- Daily News newspaper late Thursday night issued a statement condemning the grenade attack against its head office and urged the government, in particular the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO), to try to arrest the perpetrators as quick as possible.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721297-daily-news-administrative-court-attacked-with-m-79-grenades/#entry7734237

Thai investors advised to do research before entering new markets

BANGKOK, 25 April 2014 (NNT) – Thai investors have been advised to study and gather information needed to penetrate new markets, especially in Muslim countries.

As the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is closing in, the Thai Board of Investment (BOI) has voiced concern about Thai investors going into a Muslim market without basic knowledge of its culture. The BOI strongly advised that Thai investors should thoroughly study the rules and regulations of Islamic countries, as they normally have relatively high restrictions. Some of these countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

However, the BOI said Thai small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have a high competitive potential compared to other nations in South East Asia, adding that Thailand is still wide open for more investments, especially in logistics and service industries.

According to the latest survey, most investments made in Thailand are processed food, agricultural goods, appliances, and electronics.

-- NNT 2014-04-25

Santika Pub's former owner faces 12 months imprisonment for tax evasion



BANGKOK: -- The owner of the former Santika Pub in Soi Thong Lor was today ordered jailed for 12 months by the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court after he was found guilty of tax evasion amounting to 85 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721339-santika-pubs-former-owner-faces-12-months-imprisonment-for-tax-evasion/

1,000 baht fine for those who ignored drowning teens
By Coconuts Bangkok



Despite the weight of public outrage, the law has limits.

BANGKOK: -- The person who filmed two teens drown Tuesday and the boat operators who ignored their cries for help face a maximum penalty of THB1,000 or one month in jail, according to police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721340-1000-baht-fine-for-those-who-ignored-drowning-teens-chao-phraya-river/

PM has yet to decide whether or not she would testify on Thawil case by herself



BANGKOK, 25 April 2014 (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra would consult her legal team before making a decision whether or not she would testify by herself regarding the controversial case of the transferring of National Security Council Secretary General Thawil Pliensri.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721342-yingluck-has-yet-to-decide-whether-or-not-she-would-testify-on-thawil-case-by-herself/

Suthep leads PDRC to Thai Airways Vibhavadi Road headquarters; Abhisit meets Permanent Secretary for Justice on national reform /MCOT

Ratchada throat slasher’s victim wants heavier penalty
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A man who robbed a Thai Post reporter and slashed his throat was sentenced to 10 years in prison this morning, but his victim said that punishment didn’t fit the crime.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721345-bangkok-ratchada-throat-slashers-victim-wants-heavier-penalty/

UPDATE:

M-79 grenade attacks on Daily News newspaper, Administrative Court
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, April 25 -- Two separate M-79 grenade attacks occurred last night at the Daily News newspaper on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and the Administrative Court in Chaeng Wattana, but no injuries were reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721297-daily-news-administrative-court-attacked-with-m-79-grenades/#entry7734648

2 Nakhon Pathom Men Killed In Jealousy Fight
By Khaosod English



NAKHON PATHOM — A gunman has confessed to ambushing and attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend out of jealousy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721350-2-nakhon-pathom-men-killed-in-jealousy-fight/

Thai herbal products to be developed for international market



BANGKOK, 25 April 2014 (NNT) -- The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has initiated the idea of developing potential Thai herbal products for the international market.

According to the NIA director Supachai Lorlohakarn, demands for herbal products, in both local and international markets, have been steadily growing in recent years thanks to concerns over the effects of chemicals on health. The increasing demand for anti-inflammatory herbal products offers new opportunities to Thailand.

Thailand has varieties of herbs that can be used as raw materials for anti-inflammotory agents, such as mongosteen, mulberry and turmeric. With the modern technologies the nation has developed, Supachai is confident that Thailand will soon be able to export its herbal products to the global market, said Supachai.

Currently, NIA is in talk with local producers to set up a scheme to pick up potential herbs and develop them to be the country's flagship products in the near future.


-- NNT 2014-04-25

Truck crash kills seven Cambodian workers in Chonburi



CHOMBURI: -- Seven Cambodian migrant workers were killed and five others injured when the pickup truck they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Chon Buri province early Friday, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721368-truck-crash-kills-seven-cambodian-workers-in-chonburi-thai-driver-flees-scene/

Warning of danger from more heavy rain storms at weekend



BANGKOK: -- Torrential rains, hails and destructive winds are expected at all regions of the country except the South from Saturday until Tuesday, the Meteorological Department warned Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721369-warning-of-danger-from-more-heavy-rain-storms-at-weekend-thai-meteorological-dept/

Chalerm says he may arrest PDRC leaders soon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrun said on Friday that he would soon arrest protest leaders, blaming them for the recent violence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721372-chalerm-says-he-may-arrest-pdrc-leaders-soon/

Hua Hin’s new road system is scrapped after causing chaos for drivers

Hua Hin:-- The start of the Hau Hin’s planned new one way road system suffered a major setback on Wednesday when authorities were forced to halt the trial of the new road system after just one day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721371-hua-hins-new-road-system-is-scrapped-after-causing-chaos-for-drivers/

Thailand Post told to 'go raise buffaloes'

Bangkok:-- Have you ever tried sending a letter with the specific appeal to the postie of “Do not fold” written in big letters on the envelope?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721356-thailand-post-told-to-go-raise-buffaloes/

Drunk passenger sparks flight drama on Virgin Australia plane on way to Bali

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721374-virgin-australia-says-not-a-hijacking-but-an-unruly-passenger-bali/

Govt to request more troops for Bangkok amid rising fears prolonged political stalemate could turn violent /The Nation

Preparation underway for HM the King's royal audience on May 5
By Digital Content



PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, April 25 -- Prachuap Khiri Khan governor Veera Sriwattanatrakul today inspected preparations and the area where His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will grant a special audience on Coronation Day, May 5, at Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721379-hua-hin-preparation-underway-for-hm-the-kings-royal-audience-on-may-5/

Digital Universe to Grow 10 times by 2020: study
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- EMC Corporation has announced results of the seventh EMC Digital Universe study that finds digital universe is doubling in size every two years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721382-digital-universe-to-grow-10-times-by-2020-study/

Phuket: Possible changes to expat Brits’ access to the NHS
The Phuket News

Even the reclusive Banksy has a doctor. Photo El Payo

PHUKET: -- British expats living in Thailand and elsewhere overseas may soon be eligible for free National Health Service (NHS) treatment and prescriptions on visits to the United Kingdom, after a recent British Government consultation process.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721389-possible-changes-to-expat-brits-access-to-the-nhs/

Thailand aims at producing 3 million automobiles a year by 2017



BANGKOK, 25 April 2014 (NNT) - The Thailand Automotive Institute is aiming to achieve a production target of 3 million vehicles annually by 2017, as set by the Industry Ministry.

b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721383-thailand-aims-at-producing-3-million-automobiles-a-year-by-2017/

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Panthongtae scoffs at Abhisit's call for peace

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's son, Panthongtae, scoffed at Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's call for talks to end the political crisis.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/721257-abhisit-to-meet-varied-groups-seeking-way-out-of-political-crisis/page-2?p=7736385#entry7736385

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