Egypt President Sisi says he will not "interfere in judicial verdict" that jailed al-Jazeera journalists on Monday /BBC

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Japan PM 'sorry' over Tokyo lawmaker's sexist jeering

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Patong taxi stand pulled down as Phuket campaign continues
Eakkapop Thongtub


Municipal staff begin to demolish the taxi sala opposite the Diamond Cliff Resort.

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Phuket girl, 12, kills self with silver polish
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A 12-year-old girl died last night (June 23) after drinking jewellery polish in despair after her mother shouted at her.

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Tourism confidence index dips to lowest level

BANGKOK, 24 June 2014 (NNT) – The Thailand Tourism Confidence Index has plunged to a new low at 87 points in the second quarter of this year, the lowest since 2011.

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EU: measures announced are not considered sanctions

BANGKOK, 24 June 2014 (NNT) – The European Union confirmed that measures taken by the bloc in response to the recently staged coup are not sanctions.

Head of EU delegation to Thailand Jesus Miguel Sanz Escorihuela said after a meeting with permanent-secretary for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow that measures including the suspension of official visits to and from Thailand and the signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between EU and its member states with the Thailand are not considered sanctions as trade, investment, and tourism relations will continue as usual.

He added that the Thai-EU free trade area (FTA) dialogue would not be affected by the measures but reports suggest that the FTA deal could be suspended for one or two years or until Thailand has an elected government.

European Union foreign ministers on Monday condemned the military takeover and agreed punitive measures to back up calls for an urgent return to democratic rule.

Mr. Sihasak expressed disappointment over the EU’s decision to scale back ties, saying he urged the EU to reconsider their stance and to understand the military’s justification of taking control of the country's administration. The bloc is urged to review its decision because it concerns the interests of both sides.


-- NNT 2014-06-24

Prayuth shrugs off US, EU's Opposition
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha Tuesday shrugged off opposition from the European Union and the US government to the National Council for Peace and Order, saying the NCPO will go on running the country.

Despite the opposition from the western democracies, the NCPO would go on solving national problems, Army chief Prayuth said during the NCPO meeting at the Army headquarters.

The EU has downgraded the ties with Thailand because of the power seizure by the NCPO while the US government has condemned the coup and cancelled all military exercises and cooperation.

"Although the United States and the EU have expressed their stands in opposition to the NCPO running the country, the NCPO adheres to its main principle. That is, the NCPO will go on solving the country's problems by taking into account the country's pride," Prayuth told the meeting.

He thanked officials from all sides for cooperting with the NCPO in its works during the past month.

He said the NCPO would speed up several works and would try to cut procedures to get the works done as soon as possible.


-- The Nation 2014-06-24

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RT @veen_NT: A visit by Miss Thailand World 2014 Maeya and runner-ups Pat, L, and Care, R, brightens up our day. http://pic.twitter.com/u3aXqNz1JC

Tempo set to rise in Phuket public land take-back drive
Tanyaluk Sakoot



The Nangseu Samkan Samrab Ti Luang (NorSorLor) paper – a deed for public land – which shows that all land to the west of the main road and Soi Haad Surin 8 is public land. Note: colours added by The Phuket News.

PHUKET: -- Vice-Governor Jamroen Tippayapongtada has confirmed that the campaign against encroachment on public land, especially along Phuket’s beaches, will continue without fear or favour.

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NCPO to reform country with education



BANGKOK, 24 June 2014 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has announced that it will use education to help reform the country by developing education for equal access.

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Pol Lt Gen Khamronwit Thoopkrachang has resigned from the Port Authority of Thailand board chairman. /Bangkok Post

Thaksin aide jailed for rice fraud
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Samut Prakarn provincial court Tuesday sentenced a close aide to ex-pm Thaksin Shinawatra to six years in jail and fined him Bt12,000 after finding him guilty of embezzlement and fraud for his failure to deliver a Bt200-million rice shipment to Iran.

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Hacking trial: Coulson guilty, Brooks cleared of charges

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has been found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones.

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