Thailand Live Thursday 5 Jun 2014

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BMA dredges sewer pipes ahead of rainy season

BANGKOK, 5 June 2014 (NNT) – As the rainy season is due to begin in early June, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is prepared to dredge sewer pipes in the capital in a bid to improve drainage capacity.

The BMA said the focus would be on Chaeng Wattana Road where flooding has been reported throughout all rainy seasons.

The Department of Drainage And Sewerage found that soil, food leftovers, and other waste severely clogged up pipes near Prapa and Prem Prachakorn canals. Residents in the area have been urged to refrain from disposing waste into sewer pipes for the time being.

The BMA has also installed water pumps near the Government Complex and nearby sites to help drain water into Prem Prechakorn canal. Residents affected by flooding can contact the BMA hotline at 1555.


-- NNT 2014-06-05

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Army officer apologises for private's rudeness

BANGKOK: -- An Army supervisor apologised to a Channel 9 reporter and members of the crew Thursday on behalf of an Army private, who made obscene gestures at them outside their dressing room on Wednesday morning.

Lt-Colonel Theerapong Chutinan, of the 1st Infantry Battalion 1st Infantry Regiment in the King's Royal Guard, presented a fruit basket in apology to the group and reported the case to his supervisors. A hunt is on for the private in question, who was initially identified as a Surin native.


-- The Nation 2014-06-05

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RS in talks with Truevisions to screen World Cup matches

BANGKOK: -- RS chief executive Surachai Chetchotisak does not rule out a possibility of having World Cup matches on Truevisions platform, with only a week to go before the kickoff of the world's biggest sporting event in Brazil.

RS's initial plan allocated only 22 of 64 matches on free TV, while football fans can follow the whole event through the company's recently-launched World Cup top set box.


-- The Nation 2014-06-05

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Nakhon Phanom holds oath taking ceremony to build unity

NAKHON PHANOM, 5 June 2014 (NNT) – Nakhon Phanom has held an oath-taking ceremony at Wat Phra That Phanom, the province’s major temple, in order to build unity among the locals.

Nakhon Phanom Provincial Governor Adisak Thep-art presided over the ceremony along with other related top officials in the province. The oath-taking ceremony’s main objective is to build unity among the people in the province.

Participants who joined in made merit, prayed, and gave an oath to the sacred Phra That Phanom that they would uphold the nation, the religion, and the monarchy above all else. The event was attended by former politicians, civil servants, students, and the general public.


-- NNT 2014-06-05

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Swedish FM predicts 'British Isles Balkanization' after Scotland's independence

STOCKHOLM: -- Swedish foreign minister has warned that Scottish independence would lead to the "Balkanization of the British Isles" and have an impact on the rest of Europe. Carl Bildt later told the Financial Times that there would be "unforeseen chain reactions" in both EU and the UK if Scotland were to gain independence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/731984-swedish-fm-predicts-british-isles-balkanization-after-scotlands-independence/

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MISSING JET
MH370 May Have Crashed Close to India

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/731986-mh370-may-have-crashed-close-to-india/

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ARMS SMUGGLING
War weapons seized during series of raids


Photo : Weapons confiscated in Rayong province

BANGKOK: -- A large number of war weapons and ammunition was discovered yesterday in raids associated with the ongoing campaign initiated by the National Council for Peace and Order.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/731991-war-weapons-seized-during-series-of-raids/

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Phichit province plants 9,999 trees to honor HM the King

PHICHIT, 5 June 2014 (NNT) – Phichit province has planted 9,999 trees to celebrate the World Environment Day and to honor His Majesty the King.

Phichit province held a tree planting ceremony to commemorate the World Environment Day and to honor His Majesty the King. Deputy Governor of Phichit province Mongkol Suksai presided over the ceremony along with top related officials.

The event was aimed at instilling locals the need to protect the environment and the importance of having trees. Students, along with environmental volunteers, joined in to plant 9,999 trees that is meant to underline current environmental problems and to make locals realize the importance of trees.

The trees planted comprised of 19 different species and were meant to educate local students and participants about the need to protect the environment and look after trees. The event was also held to commemorate World Environment Day, which was set up by the United Nations (UN) to be June 5 of every year.


-- NNT 2014-06-05

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Military Exempts Full Moon Party From Curfew
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — The military junta has agreed to exempt this month’s Full Moon Party on Koh Pha Ngan Island from the nationwide curfew, so that revelers can party from dusk until dawn as is tradition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/732000-military-exempts-full-moon-party-on-koh-pha-ngan-from-curfew/

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Patong taxi mafia ‘will be targeted soon’ as part of Phuket crackdown
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: The police officer behind the four-month investigation of “mafia” taxi operation in Phuket, and the planner for the mass arrests and surrenders that have taken place over the past few days, says that Patong is also on his list of targets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/732053-patong-taxi-mafia-will-be-targeted-soon-as-part-of-phuket-crackdown/

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