Thailand Live Wednesday 9 Jul 2014

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Thai Commander Welcomes New Submarine Centre, Despite Lack of Subs


Thailand is yet to acquire any actual submarines like this one pictured in Russia

BANGKOK: -- A Thai navy commander pushed yesterday for the country to acquire its first submarines, following the opening of a new submarine centre in Chonburi province, south-east of Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741352-thai-commander-welcomes-new-submarine-centre-despite-lack-of-subs/

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Thailand to boost labour skills for AEC 2015
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BANGKOK, July 9 -- The Ministry of Labour is set to upgrade Thai labour skills to gear up for the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741353-thailand-to-boost-labour-skills-for-aec-2015/

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S launched in Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thai Samsung Electronics Wednesday launched its first largest Samsung experience shop in Southeast Asia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741358-samsung-galaxy-tab-s-launched-in-bangkok/

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Special Report: RID gears up for better management of water supplies during rainy season

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Royal Irrigation has held talks with related agencies over the country’s water management during the rainy season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741363-rid-gears-up-for-better-management-of-water-supplies-during-rainy-season/

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SRT governor to stay in the job



BANGKOK: -- State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Prapat Chongsanguan insisted to stay in the job saying quitting won't help to solve a problem.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741368-state-railway-of-thailand-srt-governor-prapat-to-stay-in-the-job/

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Bt5.2 billion expected to be circulated during long weekend holiday
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BANGKOK, July 9 -- The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) predicted that Bt5.2 billion would be circulated in the upcoming extended weekend including the national holidays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741372-bt52-billion-expected-to-be-circulated-during-long-weekend-holiday/

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Lisa Marie Smith: It's up to Thailand to chase fugitive Australian
Nick Miller
Europe Correspondent

DUBLIN: -- Irish police are hoping that Thailand is too distracted by its internal woes to bother with a fugitive Australian alleged drug smuggler who has popped up 18 years later as a Dublin cafe proprietor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741375-lisa-marie-smith-its-up-to-thailand-to-chase-fugitive-australian/

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Army orders tight security in South during Buddhist Lent, Ramadan
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BANGKOK, July 9 -- The Thai army has ordered tight security during Buddhist Lent and the last portion of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.

Col Banpot Poolpian, spokesman of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), said deputy army chief Gen Udomdet Sitabutr chaired a meeting to review security situations discussed the southern situations.

Gen Udomdet expressed his concern, and ordered relevant units to ensure safety during Buddhist Lent and the remaining period of Ramadan, he said.

ISOC Region 4 outpost will combine intelligence to support the military units and strengthen communities, encouraging local authorities and residents also take responsibility for local safety and property, Col Banpot said.

Gen Udomdet demanded following up local government plans in accordance with security plans.

Besides, Col Banpot said Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, assigned the National Security Council to handle peace negotiations with southern insurgents, first building mutual trust, then signing an agreement and finally working out a roadmap to develop sustainable peace in the far South. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-07-09

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Transport Ministry prepares for three-day weekend

BANGKOK, 9 July 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT)is preparing to facilitate the activities of holiday makers during the three-day weekend on the occasion of Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741378-thai-transport-ministry-prepares-for-three-day-weekend/

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NCPO urged to tackle violence against women, children
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BANGKOK, July 9 -- Thailand’s Foundation for Women and women's networks called on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to tackle violence against women and children and called for the resignation of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor after a girl was raped and killed on a train.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741381-ncpo-urged-to-tackle-violence-against-women-children/

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Thai economy forecast to pick up through 2nd half of 2014
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BANGKOK, July 9 -- Kasikornbank (KBank) expects Thailand's economic recovery in the second half of 2014 and predicts the Thai gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 2.3 per cent throughout the year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741383-thai-economy-forecast-to-pick-up-through-2nd-half-of-2014/

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Suthin's alleged killer nabbed

BANGKOK: -- A gunman suspected of assassinating Suthin Taratin, who led a rally against advance voting in January, has been arrested.

Police rounded up Surakrit Chaimongkol at his home in Samut Prakan's Phra Padaeng District Tuesday and charged him with conspiring to commit a murder after the court has approved his arrest warrant.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Suthins-alleged-killer-nabbed-30238108.html


-- The Nation 2014-07-09

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RT @RichardBarrow: Don't forget that Thai Immigration will be closed on Friday & Monday due to the Buddhist holiday in #Thailand

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Rape-Murder Suspect Exposes State Railway's Shortcomings

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — Fresh details about state railway employee who confessed to raping and murdering a girl on an overnight train have shed light on widespread nepotism and negligence within the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741406-rape-murder-suspect-exposes-state-railways-shortcomings/

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