Thailand Live Tuesday 13 May 2014

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Special Feature:

'Flood fighter' game teaches Asian kids survival tips
by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS

AYUTTHAYA, May 13, 2014 (AFP) - Dodging electrocution, drowning and even crocodiles, the Thai virtual hero of a new mobile game called "Flood Fighter" aims to educate children across Asia about the perils posed by Mother Nature.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725730-flood-fighter-game-teaches-asian-kids-survival-tips/

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Man of State seeks military backing
Panya Thiosangwan
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A group of former top bureaucrats and high-ranking military officers called Man of the State, or Rattha Bukkon, have sent letters to commanders of the armed forces seeking their support in the group's bid to have His Majesty the King solve the political crisis.

Letters were sent to Supreme Commander General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Army Commander General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Navy chief Admiral Narong Pipatanasai and Air Force Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong.

The letters were sent on behalf of the group's leader, former supreme commander General Saiyud Kerdphol.

In the letters, the group said the military should not take sides in politics but should perform its duty lawfully and protect the country, religion and the monarchy.

Group member Chaiwat Sinsuwong said General Saiyud was afraid the prolonged conflict may soon deteriorate to the point where people with differing opinions clash. Chaiwat said Saiyud believed the Constitutional Court and heads of the armed forces could convince His Majesty the King to intervene.


-- The Nation 2014-05-13

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Army chief acknowledges letter from Rattha Bukkhon group, believing they have good intention to help solve political crisis; details needed to study /MCOT

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BMTA to increase its fleet size to 2,700 ahead the new school term

BANGKOK, 13 May 2014 (NNT) - The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) would increase the size of its bus fleet to 2,700, while enlarging the number of trips passing schools to 22,000 per day ahead of the new school term.

Acting Director of the BMTA, Naret Boonpiem, said that the plan would be implemented on May 16th and would conclude at the end of September.

He said aside from additional trips and buses, the agency would also deploy 500 officials to monitor the system and be on the lookout for accidents in 48 risk areas of the capital. Mr. Naret said that the campaign aims at reducing by 50% the number of accidents involving buses in Bangkok and the number of passenger complaints lodged against the bus operators within 5 months.


-- NNT 2014-05-13

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UDD at Aksa road continue their protests

BANGKOK, 13 May 2014 (NNT) – The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) are still holding their post at Aksa road.

The UDD have been reported to be maintaining their protest site on Aksa road in Bangkok. Thankfully, no violent incidents have taken place so far. In regards to recent updates, the UDD has are still firm to be taking root at Aksa road and are showing no intentions of relocating elsewhere at the moment.

Security in the area remains tight with volunteer security guards along with army officials keeping a watchful eye on the UDD protesters and those who enter and leave the premises.


-- NNT 2014-05-13

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RT @fratticcioli: Ongoing UDD Red Shirt rally yesterday night at Aksa Avenue#Bangkok's Western suburbs (pic @udd_red) http://t.co/SKx4CA9lYj

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Colorado teen accused of killing dad

DENVER - A 13-year-old Colorado boy suspected of shooting his father dead and concealing the killing for days by calling the man's work to say his dad was sick, made his first court appearance on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725738-us-colorado-boy-accused-of-killing-dad/

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Si Sa Ket officials seize 500 Siamese rosewood logs; seeking group of smugglers speeding away, leaving scene /MCOT

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Disgruntled employee kills Spanish politician

LEON, Spain - Spanish police arrested a mother and daughter suspected of shooting dead a ruling party politician in broad daylight on Monday in apparent revenge after the younger woman lost her job.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725741-disgruntled-employee-kills-spanish-politician/

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Phuket man packing heat, drugs crashes after staring down police vehicle
Phuket Gazette


Officers rushed to help Mr Chainarong and then discovered that we was in possession of two handguns and drugs. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar

PHUKET: -- A man in the illegal possession of two guns and drugs was so distracted by a police vehicle last night that he crashed his motorbike into a car in Thalang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725746-phuket-man-packing-heat-drugs-crashes-after-staring-down-police-vehicle/

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NBTC settles the price range of top box and antenna at 1,670 - 1,680 baht



BANGKOK, 13 May 2014, (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has set the range of set-top box price at 1,670 - 1,680 baht, significantly lower than that offered abroad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725749-nbtc-settles-the-price-range-of-top-box-and-antenna-at-1670-1680-baht/

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Suit filed in death of 'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker

WASHINGTON - The widow of the man who was driving a sports car when it crashed, killing him and "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker last year, is suing Porsche.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725764-suit-filed-in-death-of-fast-and-furious-actor-paul-walker/

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ISOC to prosecute former Pheu Thai MP on lese-majeste

BANGKOK, 13 May 2014 (NNT) - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) secretary-general has instructed related officials to press charges against a former Pheu Thai MP for lese-majeste.

General Aksara Kertpol, the ISOC Secretary-General, has sent a letter to the superintendent of the Royal Thai Police at the Dusit branch requesting that the latter take action against former Pheu Thai MP Sergeant Prasit Chaisrisa on charges of lese-majeste.

Mr. Prasit is said to have violated Article 112 of the Criminal Code and the Computer Crimes Act.

According to the letter, Mr. Prasit gave a political speech at the Imperial Lat Phrao Shopping Mall some time ago, referring to the Monarchy in a derogatory way, which clearly showed intentions to defame His Majesty the King.

-- NNT 2014-05-13

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Immigration boss confirms the Out-In visa run is dead
Tanyaluk Sakoot

Coming soon to an airport near you: electronic fingerprinting. Photo Pearson Scott Foresman

PHUKET: The national commander of Thai Immigration, Lt Gen Phanu Kerdlaphon, has confirmed that “Out-In” visa runs are – apart from a few exceptions – a thing of the past.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725773-phuket-immigration-boss-confirms-the-out-in-visa-run-is-dead/

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Army chief says Rattha Bukkon’s proposal received



BANGKOK: -- Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said he has received the letter of the Rattha Bukkon Group seeking support from the military top brass to have His Majesty the King's intervention in resolving the country's crisis.

He said he has read the letter and just acknowledged what it proposed but not yet accepted or rejected it.

He said it is just the idea of the group which does not compel others to comply with, but just propose for consideration.

However Gen Prayuth said he admired the loyalty of the group and its good intention to find a way out for the country.

He asked the people not to blame the group but should let all the Thai people to come up with their ideas and thoughts in their bid to resolve the crisis.

It was not the military to agree or disagree and act instantly but needs a process and responsible persons to check if it is possible and in compliance with the laws, he said.

But he stressed that it also needed to be acceptable and will not widen the underlying conflict.

Rattha Bukkon Group comprising former top bureaucrats and retired high ranking military officers was headed by former Supreme Commander Gen Saiyud Kerdphol.

Representing the group’s movement Monday was Chaiwat Sinsuwong.

Chaiwat on Monday handed over a letter to Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Prajin Jantong seeking the Air Force chief support for the group’s intention to seek His Majesty the King’s intervention to solve the political crisis.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/army-chief-says-rattha-bukkons-proposal-received/


-- Thai PBS 2014-05-13

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Elephant found dead in Kuiburi national park

BANGKOK: -- A six-year-old male elephant was found dead in Kuiburi national park Tuesday morning in which park officials suspected it might be poisoned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725785-elephant-found-dead-in-kuiburi-national-park/

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Qantas plan to make about 100 pilots redundant
Jamie Freed

MASCOT: -- Qantas will make some of its pilots redundant for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a broader plan to cut 5000 jobs as the ailing carrier looks to return to profitability.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725797-qantas-plan-to-make-about-100-pilots-redundant/

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Senate reconvenes informal meeting



BANGKOK: -- The Senate reconvened informal meeting for the second day in its effort to find a solution to the current political impasse on Tuesday.

The acting Senate speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai has also invited representatives of the caretaker government to take part.

But at press time it wasn’t known yet if the caretaker government would join the meeting which began at 2 p.m.

Anti government protesters also were reported to converge in front of the Parliament which is now guarded by police and soldiers.

People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban was also invited to raise his proposals at the Senate meeting yesterday.

He proposed the acting speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai to name a prime minister for royal endorsement.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/senate-reconvenes-informal-meeting/


-- Thai PBS 2014-05-13

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Independent body, private sector representatives meet tomorrow with Acting Senate Speaker Surachai /MCOT

Acting Senate Speaker Surachai: Acting PM Niwatthamrong cannot attend session about political impasse today; Abhisit joining at 6pm /MCOT

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Suthep asks all parties to urge acting Senate speaker to push for interim PM as soon as possible, vows to closely monitor work of Senate /MCOT

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Loan shark gang executes victim inside his own house

KHON KAEN, 13 May 2014 (NNT) - A gang of loan sharks has murdered a famous cook at Khon Kaen Province by hanging him inside his own home, after he was unable to pay off a 300,000 baht debt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725838-thai-loan-shark-gang-executes-victim-inside-his-own-house/

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UPDATE:

Redshirts Warn Senate Not To Invoke Article 7
By Khaosod English


Senate Speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai welcoming PCAD leader Suthep Thaugsuban into the House of Parliament to discuss plans for an appointed PM, 12 May 2014.

BANGKOK — The Redshirts have issued yet another threat to stage a massive uprising if the Senate accepts anti-government protesters' demand for an appointed Prime Minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725717-udd-threatens-to-escalate-protest-if-senate-nominates-a-prime-minister/page-3#entry7817203

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Ozone treatment proposed for some of Phuket's stinky wastewater
Phuket Gazette


Vice Governor Sommai Prijasilpa (center left) met with Kanok Nakaew (in green) to discuss the ozone generator currently treating Soi Paneing in Rassada. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Phuket Vice Governor Sommai Prijasilpa is pushing to install ozone generators throughout Rassada as a long-term solution to wastewater problems in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725839-ozone-treatment-proposed-for-some-of-phukets-stinky-wastewater/

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Lumpini Park to reopen for public on 19 May

BANGKOK, 13 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is urgently cleaning Lumpini Park after the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) left. The BMA expects that the park will resume its normal service on 19 May.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725844-lumpini-park-to-reopen-for-public-on-19-may/

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Third Praksa garbage dump fire extinguished

SAMUTPRAKARN, 13 May 2014 (NNT) –The third Praksa garbage dump fire is now extinguished, while firefighters are still pouring water onto the dump site and back hoes have been used to dig up the waste in order to prevent another fire.

The fire in Samut Prakarn’s Praksa dump site was extinguished by firefighters from the local administration authority and the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) who were deployed to put out the latest fire there.

Meanwhile, officials from the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said that air pollutants, especially sulphur dioxide, are within the required limits.


-- NNT 2014-05-13

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Senate deputy speaker told to meet Thaksin for help

BANGKOK: -- An appointed senator on Tuesday proposed that Senate deputy speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai meets with fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and a privy councilor to seek their help in the search for a “way out” of the protracted political impasse.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725891-senate-deputy-speaker-told-to-meet-thaksin-for-help/

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Gunmen sprayed Luang Poo Buddha Isara’s residence with M 16s

BANGKOK: -- Gunmen wielding M 16 assault rifles opened fire at the residence of Luang Poo Buddha Isara inside Wat Ornoi temple in Nakhon Pathom late Monday night but caused no injury to life.

Posted on his Buddha Isara Facebook Tuesday, the abbot said gunmen fired at a wood carving factory which is connected to the back of the temple and close to the Ruanthai Wat Ornoi Thai traditional home which he was residing.

Nobody was injured in the gun attack, he said.

Unshaken by the attack, the abbot continued to perform religious ceremony to mark the Visakha Bucha Tuesday morning with hundreds of followers coming to the temple to offer alms to monks.

Late today, police inspecting the wood carving factory and adjacent temple found over one hundred bullet holes on the wall and roof of the factory.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/gunmen-sprayed-luang-poo-buddha-isaras-residence-m-16s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gunmen-sprayed-luang-poo-buddha-isaras-residence-m-16s

-- Thai PBS 2014-05-13

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BANGKOK: -- PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban today called on all people in the country to urge the acting Senate Speaker to speedily propose a new prime minister to form the new government immediately to run the country which stays without the prime minister since the dissolution of the Parliament on March 9.

He said the country’s economy is now entering a recession and any delay in having a legitimate government would only aggravate the country.

He said the current caretaker prime minister is illegitimate and has no power and authority to continue ruling the country, therefore it was necessary to have a new provisional government to keep the country running.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/41088/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=41088

-- Thai PBS 2014-05-13

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to continue:

Thailand Live Wednesday 14 May 2014

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