Prayuth may act as interim PM
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- But NCPO will continue to oversee new govt, expected in September, to avoid mistakes made by 2006 coup leaders

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738361-prayuth-may-act-as-interim-pm/

Reforms must be 'holistic and comprehensive'
Khanittha Thepphajorn
The Sunday Nation June 29, 2014 1:00 am

Thirayuth

BANGKOK: -- The main problem of the Thai justice system is that relevant agencies do not collaborate well and this leads to higher costs and poor effectiveness, Kanit na Nakorn, chairman of the Law Reform Commission of Thailand and a former attorney general has said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738363-reforms-must-be-holistic-and-comprehensive/

Many top officials shown the door
The Sunday Nation June 29, 2014 1:00 am

Tawee

BANGKOK: -- Yingluck-aligned public servants formally transferred as the military undertakes a major bureaucratic reshuffle

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738364-many-top-officials-shown-the-door/

Amnesty needed to begin reforms involving migrants
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has recommended the use of an amnesty to start foreign labour employment reforms and solving the labour shortage.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738366-amnesty-needed-to-begin-reforms-involving-migrants/

UPDATE:

Residents report health problems after warehouse blaze
The Sunday Nation


A fire at a factory warehouse in Samut Prakan still smolders yesterday after firefighters managed to control the blaze that started on Friday.

The smell of chemicals and smoke continued to affect residents and workers at three nearby factories as firefighters made efforts to put out a fire that has ravaged a warehouse of the Bang Pu Inter Model Systems Co (Bisco) in Samut Prakan's Bang Pu Industrial Estate since Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738158-chemical-blaze-racks-up-huge-bill/#entry8033846

Sra Pathum Palace land not expropriated for expressway: EXAT
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Expressway Authority of Thailand yesterday dismissed a social media rumour about Sra Pathum Palace land being expropriated for an expressway extension.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738368-sra-pathum-palace-land-not-expropriated-for-expressway-exat/

Media union to set the record straight on big exodus of Cambodians
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Union Media of Asean, an association of Thai and Cambodian journalists based in Sa Kaew, has agreed to set the record straight about the policy of Thailand's ruling junta towards migrant workers, particularly those from Cambodia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738370-media-union-to-set-the-record-straight-on-big-exodus-of-cambodians/

Suthep cancels fundraising dinners after Prayuth order
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban, secretary general of the People's Democratic Reform Committee, announced on Friday night that his second fund-raising dinner and all future fund-raising events would be cancelled.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738373-suthep-cancels-fundraising-dinners-after-prayuth-order/

Thai farmers part of Lao coffee cooperative
Somluck Srimalee
The Nation


Coffee plants at Bolaven plateau in Pakse.

BANGKOK: -- Group aims to take contract farming to North and Northeast

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738374-thai-farmers-part-of-lao-coffee-cooperative/

EDITORIAL
Need for immediate action against human trafficking
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Downgrade in US report is a wake-up call for Thailand to crack down on these heinous practices

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738375-need-for-immediate-action-against-human-trafficking/

CLMV urged to lower regional import duties to zero by 2015

CHIANGMAI, 28 June 2014 (NNT) – The 15th Coordinating Committee on ATIGA (the Asean Trade in Goods Agreement) was held between June 9th and 13th, 2014 in Chiang Mai.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738377-clmv-urged-to-lower-regional-import-duties-to-zero-by-2015/

NACC promotes corruption resistance at the provincial level

BANGKOK, 28 June 2014 (NNT) – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has created Provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission offices to help the general public resist and prevent corruption in their communities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738378-nacc-promotes-corruption-resistance-at-the-provincial-level/

Two policemen killed in Narathiwat ambush

NARATHIWAT: -- Two policemen were killed when a group of Muslim insurgents ambushed their patrol unit in Narathiwat's Tak Bai district late Saturday night.

The shooting occurred in front of the village stadium of Moo 9 village in Tambon Jehhe at about 11:30 pm, police said.

The two slain policemen were identified as Pol CPL Suwit Thaweeta and Pol Lance CPL Winai Khaosai.

The two and four other policemen were patrolling the road on three motorcycles when they were fired at by insurgents. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about five minutes before the insurgents retreated.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-policemen-killed-in-Narathiwat-ambush-30237350.html

-- The Nation 2014-06-29

New charter should be short: Parinya

BANGKOK: -- Thammasat University vice rector Parinya Thewanarumitkul Sunday proposed that the new charter should be short and drafted with input from the people.

He reasoned that a charter with too many details would lead to different interpretations that would have to be settled in the charter court.

He added that the new charter should also be written under a democratic atmosphere with people's input so that it would be accepted by the public.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/New-charter-should-be-short-Parinya-30237348.html

-- The Nation 2014-06-29

N. Korea launches missiles ahead of Xi's Seoul visit

SEOUL - North Korea Sunday fired two ballistic missiles into the sea, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of launches staged in an apparent show of force ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the South.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738408-n-korea-launches-missiles-ahead-of-xis-seoul-visit/

Prayuth tops people's choice as next PM

BANGKOK: -- The Master Poll has found that junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha is on top of the people's choice, supported by 32.1 per cent of respondents, as the next prime minister.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738417-prayuth-tops-peoples-choice-as-next-pm/

RT @RichardBarrow: The Bangkok Farmers' Market is on again today at K Village on Sukhumwit 26 #Bangkok until 4pm. Highly recommended http://t.co/bIahdzsc99

RT @191Thailand: Thai media being shown some of the war weapons found or confiscated recently (Pic @Chu_SpringNews) http://t.co/gGNb60jHCs #Thailand

RT @191Thailand: All of these war weapons were found or confiscated within a period of only 1 month (Pic @reporter_Itsara) http://t.co/wdVENX0IIg #Thailand

Smoke from Indonesia's forest fires starting to fade from Satun

SATUN, 28 June 2014 (NNT) - The white smoke caused by forest fires in Indonesia, which has filled the sky over Satun province for several days has started to fade, resulting in better vision on land and at sea.

The reason is that the southwest monsoon winds which blew the smoke from Indonesia to Satun have weakened. Mr.Suksan Makkakhet, a public health specialist in Satun Provincial Health Office announced that the fine-particle dust level measured on June 25th was 71 micrograms per cubic meter, while on June 27th it was 20 micrograms per cubic meter, both of which are still within the safe standard limit of 100 micrograms per cubic meter.

When the smoke is excessive, persons with asthma or heart diseases are advised not to leave home or do outdoor exercise. It is also suggested that people wear facemasks if they must go out.

Facemasks are available free at Satun Provincial Health Office. The situation so far is stable.

-- NNT 2014-06-29

Thai Junta Leader Maps Out Reform Plan to Elections in 2015

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK - Thailand's military junta leader revealed a schedule of reforms and interim government expected to lead to general elections by late 2015.

General Prayuth Chan-ocha used his weekly televised address to outline a three-stage process to elections.

The first step involves tightened security and the drafting of an interim constitution.

The second stage, to be implemented by October, calls for a national reform council and legislative assembly to administer the country for at least 10 months, during which time the council will draft a permanent charter, he said.

The final step of returning to elected government is not expected before October 2015.

The junta announced several key appointments as the military installs allies in various public offices and government agencies.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1404014922&section=11&typecate=06

-- Khaosod English 2014-06-29

8 tonnes of narcotics incinerated

AYUTTHAYA: Eight tonnes of narcotics were incinerated in Ayutthaya province on Thursday (June 26), International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, as authorities raised concern about rising substance use in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738438-8-tonnes-of-narcotics-incinerated/

AirAsia ups Khon Kaen flights

by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit

KHON KAEN, 27 June 2014: Thai AirAsia will increase flights on its Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Khon Kaen route to four daily effective 1 August.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738445-airasia-ups-khon-kaen-flights/

Myanmar to launch online visa system for tourists

Myanmar plans to launch an online application system for tourist visas later this year, according to the Ministry of Immigration and Population, which announced on Friday that it was opening a tender for the project.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738455-myanmar-to-launch-online-visa-system-for-tourists/

RT @191Thailand: 19 people injured when their passenger van crashed into a truck on the road to Saraburi - TR @Nalinee_PLE: http://t.co/mm4YqK4x2q #Thailand

RT @RichardBarrow: Tickets are going fast for the Steam Train Trip to Nakhon Pathom on 12th August. Price is only 222B return http://t.co/UA1AN6KIRi #Thailand

Record Number Turn Out For Gay Rights Rally in Singapore
By Ng Yi Shu

By Khaosod Eng.

SINGAPORE — More than 26,000 people dressed in pink gathered in the centre of Singapore on Saturday for the city's annual Pink Dot march in support of LGBT rights, despite opposition from religious groups.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738456-record-number-turn-out-for-gay-rights-rally-in-singapore/

Kasikorn suggests investors monitor NCPO's economic solutions

BANGKOK, 29 June 2014 (NNT) - The Kasikorn Research Center has forecast that next week the Thai currency will move between 32.30-32.50 baht against the U.S. dollar and advised investors to keep a close watch on economic solutions of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

The center also remarked that Thailand’s economic data in May was another factor to watch next week. As for foreign economic data, the center stressed the U.S.’ labor market information, the ISM manufacturing index, the PMI index as well as requests for unemployment benefits.

The center further suggested that investors should monitor financial policy statement of the Fed chairman on 2 July.

The U.S. financial market will close on the U.S. national day 4 July.

-- NNT 2014-06-29

Poll: Most Thais unconcerned over measures against coup

BANGKOK, 29 June 2014 (NNT) – A poll shows that Thai people are not concerned over the international community’s reaction to the coup d’etat in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738461-poll-most-thais-unconcerned-over-measures-against-coup/

RT @MandalaySamui: #WorldCup Thai Time Schedule for tonight #Thailand http://t.co/b5k6rFQj5g