Thailand Live Sunday 15 June 2014

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Curfew 'could be reimposed'
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- NCPO says measure could be invoked again in areas that are faced with security threats

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734499-curfew-could-be-reimposed/

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THAI BRIEFING FOR UN RIGHTS CHIEF
'Detention of people has eased'
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Sunday Nation

Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow, right, meets UN Human Rights commissioner Navanethem Pillay in Geneva on Friday.

Geneva: -- High Commissioner told most detainees have been released and situation better

The detention of politicians, academics and activists under martial law has already been eased, Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow has told the United Nations' human rights body.

Sihasak discussed the matter with the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Navanethem Pillay in a meeting in Geneva to update her on the latest political developments in Thailand.

Pillay earlier wrote to junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha to express the UN's concern over the detention of people and other human rights violations after the military coup.

UN experts on human rights issued a statement on Friday voicing concern over the detention of critics and people who opposed the takeover.

Particular concern was expressed over the "chilling" effect from the military summoning more than 440 individuals, including political leaders, academics, journalists and activists to Army bases, the statement said.

They said many remained in detention without access to family or a lawyer. Some were held incommunicado in unknown locations and may be at risk of torture or ill-treatment.

Sihasak told Pillay that a number of people were summoned for reporting to the junta but most had been released.

He said nobody was held longer than seven days and the detention process was used to nullify warring factions and keep calm in the country.

The measures that restricted people's freedom were eased accordingly, and the curfew lifted to allow normal life to return.

Freedom of expression in the media had already resumed as the junta had allowed television networks to continue operations.

"Foreign media in particular have the freedom to travel the entire nation to conduct their reports without any restriction," he said.

Local media was also allowed to report and publish op-eds freely, he said.

Pillay listened to the update with an open mind and agreed to adjust the information on the human rights situation in accordance with the improved situation in Thailand, Sihasak said.

The UN human rights commissioner will send another letter to Prayuth expressing this, he said, adding that it reflected a better understanding on the real situation in Thailand.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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Thailand reverses earlier decision, backs ILO protocol on forced labour
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Sunday Nation

Geneva: -- Thailand has reversed its stance and decided to back an international protocol on forced labour, despite initially voting against the move in Geneva several days ago.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734502-thailand-reverses-earlier-decision-backs-ilo-protocol-on-forced-labour/

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Energy warning from Prayuth
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand needs to revamp its energy structure and management as well as find alternative energy sources to ensure national security, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, said late on Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734504-energy-warning-from-prayuth/

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Power usage in South 'acceptable'
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Power demand in the South was still at an "acceptable ceiling" on Friday night - the first night of a maintenance closure on a major gas source, officials said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734505-power-usage-in-south-acceptable/

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Cambodian labour exodus from Thailand continues today

BANGKOK: -- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for Asia-Pacific said 37,000 Cambodian migrants left Thailand on Friday and another 6,000 tried to leave Saturday morning, bringing the total to 60,000 over the past seven days.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734506-cambodian-labour-exodus-from-thailand-continues-today/

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Army finds wooden planks worth Bt100m
The Sunday Nation

Bangkok: -- The Army's inspection of two warehouses in Tak's Mae Sot district yesterday uncovered wooden planks reportedly worth Bt100 million.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734507-army-finds-wooden-planks-worth-bt100m/

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Phetchaburi dump blaze defies rains
The Sunday Nation

PHETCHABURI: -- A fire that broke out at a privately owned dump in Phetchaburi's Tha Yang district on Wednesday continued to burn yesterday.

Firefighters battled the blaze in tambon Tha Laeng yesterday after it continued to defy Friday night's rain.

The dump's caretaker, who asked not to be named, claimed a rival business group might have started the fire.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

Tha Yang district chief Paiboon Yimyaem ordered a review of the dump's status to see if it was legal.

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Winds, waves in Trang damage houses
The Sunday Nation

TRANG: -- At least six beachside homes have been damaged by gusty winds and two-metre waves at Koh Libong in Trang's Kantang district.

At Chao Mai National Park in Trang's Sikao district, many beachside homes and accommodation businesses have been flooded by seasonal sea tides.

Chao Mai National Park head Manote Wongsurirat urged people to keep abreast of the weather situation as this year's seasonal tides were more severe than in recent years.

He said the park was closed during the monsoon season to aid its rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, the weather bureau warned residents living in Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi of the possibility of flash flooding, forest runs-off and landslides this weekend.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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Greater focus on history and citizens duties
Supinda Na Mahachai,
Chuleeporn Aramnet
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) will not separate history and citizen's duties into the basic education's Ninth subject group.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734508-greater-focus-on-history-and-citizens-duties/

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Half Time: England 1 v Italy 1

Fascinating, enthralling, edge of the seat stuff for England fans. Let's hope the second half is the same

Follow it live here: http://www.thaivisa....read/?p=7973927

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Anti-graft body wants laws tightened
Anuphan Chantana
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission has resolved to tighten its rules so that politicians are required to declare assets and debts within three months.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734509-anti-graft-body-wants-laws-tightened/

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Police urged to help heal divide
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Lt-General Kampanart Ruddit, director of the Reconciliation for Reform Centre, urged police to talk to the public so they understand the national reconciliation process.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734511-police-urged-to-help-heal-divide/

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EDITORIAL
We need to make this the last military takeover
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Whether Thailand has endured a coup or not, the junta must remember that it will be judged on its actions

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734512-we-need-to-make-this-the-last-military-takeover/

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7 provinces in Eastern and Southwestern Thailand are warned the possibilities of flood, flash flood and landslide the next few days

BANGKOK, 14 June 2014 (NNT) - The National Disaster Warning Center has issued warnings for 7 provinces in the Eastern and Southwestern part of Thailand and to be aware of floods, flash floods and landslides over the next few days.

The National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) has announced that during 14-15 June 2014, there could be floods, flash floods and landslides in the Eastern part of Thailand, including Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat provinces as well as Southwestern Thailand, including Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket and Krabi provinces.

All people living in these mentioned areas have been warned about the disasters and are requested to closely monitor the situation. The situation will be updated through www.ndwc.go.th

-- NNT 2014-06-14

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Weekend drive to rid Phuket of illegal firearms and other weapons
Eakkapop Thongtub

Phuket Police are tracking down and confiscating illegal firearms and explosive devices across Phuket over this weekend (June 13-15), on the order of Phuket Provincial Deputy Commander Col Arun Klaewwatee.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734514-weekend-drive-to-rid-phuket-of-illegal-firearms-and-other-weapons/

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Iraq conflict: US sends warship to the Gulf

The USS George HW Bush is being moved from the North Arabian Sea to the Gulf with two other vessels

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734520-iraq-conflict-us-sends-warship-to-the-gulf/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Balotelli downs England as Italy win 2-1 in World Cup

Italy's forward Mario Balotelli heads the ball to score a goal as England's goalkeeper Joe Hart and England's defender Gary Cahill - FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734522-balotelli-downs-england-as-italy-win-2-1-in-world-cup/

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RT @RichardBarrow: Flea Market today at 'A Journey' on Sukhumwit Soi 67 #Bangkok from 1pm-4pm. Near BTS Phra Khanong /via @andersek00 http://t.co/iZuSIiKh9d

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RT @RichardBarrow: Bobble Football this afternoon at Arena 10 on Thong Lor Soi 10 http://t.co/PisU7jYalO #Bangkok http://t.co/7Q2Je1IPqy

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RT @RichardBarrow: 9:15am - RT @RPOBB: Just a handfull of military vehicles at Central Bangna this morning http://t.co/xojhg3T6V1 #ThaiCoup #Bangkok

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RT @ChadapornLin: Long lines for free tickets to watch King Naresuan movie at 11am at lots of cinemas

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People flock for free Naresuan movie

BANGKOK: -- Thai people flocked to watch free movie King Naresuan at cinemas nationwide.

Major Ratchayothin theater has agreed to add more free seats for the patriotic movie.

The free movie will start at 11am. At some cinema, people reportedly started making a line at 6am to get the tickets.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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FTI: Thai economy passes its lowest point

BANGKOK, 15 June 2014 (NNT) – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says Thai economy has passed its lowest point while voicing support for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

Mr. Payungsak Chartsutthipol, honorary president of the FTI, has made known that since the military seizure of power on May 22nd, the country’s economy has been recovering significantly as the state is now able to continue with the pending infrastructure development plan.

He said further that the Thai economy has already passed its lowest point and urged all sectors to work together in order to build a positive atmosphere that is conducive to domestic investments.

The honorary president also voiced his support for the NCPO’s economic policies, saying if all are successful, investors will not move their production bases to other countries.

-- NNT 2014-06-15

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Major Cineplex announces all free Naresuan movie tickets taken

BANGKOK: -- Major Cineplex has announced that all seats for free King Naresuan movie at all of its 71 branches have been taken.

It apologised to those who turned up at the theatres but failed to get tickets.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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RT @RichardBarrow: Voice TV will be back on air from 12pm - RT @weeranan: ทีมข่าวเตรียมพร้อม @Voice_TV 12.00น. วันนี้ http://t.co/o4uF6IvbHz #Thailand

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RT @MandalaySamui: #WorldCup Thai Time Schedule for today #Thailand http://t.co/17NaWPM17w

Follow the games live here

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Five companies of police to monitor against coup protests

BANGKOK: -- Deputy national police chief Lt-General Somyot Pumpanmuang said five companies of policemen have been prepared to monitor anti-coup protests and activities Sunday, Nation TV reported.

He said the police will not arrest the protesters at the scene but the officers will take their photos and issue arrest warrants later in order to reduce tension.

Major locations the troops will stage their operation are Siam Paragon, Lan Pho ground in Thammasat University at Tha Prachan campus, Ratchaprasong intersection near fast-food giant McDonald's, Skywalk at Victory Monument, Central Lad Phrao, Emerald Buddha Temple in Sanam Luang as well as cinemas, which offered free admissions to King Naresuan movie.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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Police to monitor ticket-tearing protests

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj Gen Amnuay Nimmano on Sunday said plain-cloth policemen will monitor anti-coup movement at cinemas, which offered free King Naresuan movie tickets Sunday.

The movie tickets were handed for free as part of the operation to "return happiness to Thai people" of the National Council for Peace and Order.

The police have received report that the movement would tear the movie tickets at the cinemas as a symbol against the coup, he said. However, the police will not arrest them but will take photos for further legal actions.

-- The Nation 2014-06-15

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RT @191Thailand: Seven Cambodian migrant workers were killed & 16 others injured when their pick-up truck overturned