Thailand Live Tuesday 15 Jul 2014

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Phuket python comes in from the rain
Eakkapop Thongtub


Two Kusondharm experts hold the python, sagging under the weight of its last meal.

PHUKET: -- Bunsaner Kulwanich was more than a little alarmed at 10:30 this morning (July 15) this morning when she walked to the rear of her home in Talad Yai, Phuket Town and found a large python curled up there.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/742990-phuket-python-comes-in-from-the-rain/

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Democrats Welcome Military-Dominated Legislature
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — The Democrat Party’s deputy leader has thrown his support behind a military-dominated National Legislative Assembly, which is expected to be formed later this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743004-democrats-welcome-thai-military-dominated-legislature/

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D Day to begin Thursday on traffic violations



BANGKOK: -- Beginning Thursday, motorists violating five traffic offences will be dealt with seriously by laws.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743012-crackdown-d-day-to-begin-thursday-on-thai-traffic-violations/

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Mo Chit Bus Terminal To Be Moved 'In 3 Years'

By Khaosod English


Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Northern Bangkok.

BANGKOK— The state-owned Transport Company is looking to relocate the Mo Chit Bus Terminal in northern Bangkok in a move that is estimated to cost more than 1.5 billion baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743015-bangkoks-mo-chit-bus-terminal-to-be-moved-in-3-years/

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Five panelists named in the team to probe media's bribe taking scandal


BANGKOK: -- The National Press Council of Thailand and the News Broadcasting Council on Tuesday named five individuals to join the fact-finding panel headed by Klanarong Chantik to probe into alleged bribe taking by 18 media organisations and senior journalists from Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743018-five-panelists-named-in-the-team-to-probe-medias-bribe-taking-scandal/

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Thousands of Thais arrested for World Cup gambling

BANGKOK, July 15, 2014 (AFP) - Police in Thailand said Tuesday that they had arrested 5,064 people for illegal gambling during the World Cup, a sharp increase from four years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743020-thousands-of-thais-arrested-for-world-cup-gambling/

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Parents urged to keep an eye out for hand, foot and mouth disease

TRANG, 15 July 2014 (NNT)- Public health office has warned parents and educational centers against hand, foot and mouth disease in children. Proper hygiene is required to avoid affliction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743019-parents-urged-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/

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The Ministry of Commerce intends to keep the paddy price at 8,500 baht per tonne for the main crop that will yield this November so that growers can survive. /Bangkok Post

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PHUKET UPDATE:

Out-in visa hoppers now being barred from entry to Thailand

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743034-out-in-visa-hoppers-now-being-barred-from-entry-to-thailand/

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Phuket mayor denies five more taxi mafia charges
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: Karon Mayor Thawee Thongcham today (July 15) surrendered yet again at Phuket City Police Station to answer to five more charges relating to his involvement with mafia taxi activity.


Mayor Thawee (left) at the police station today with his lawyer.

PHUKET: -- The latest charges come after the investigators found that Thawee was involved in illegally supporting five taxi stands in Kata-Karon area that were occupying public land. These were in front of Club Med, Avista Phuket Resort & Spa, Peach Hill Resort, Casa Del Sol Hotel and Baumanburi Phuket Resort.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743064-phuket-mayor-denies-five-more-taxi-mafia-charges/

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Scores of foreigners refused entry to Thailand at Malaysian border

SONGKHLA:-- More than 100 foreign nationals per month are being refused entry to Thailand despite having valid tourist visas, according to a senior Immigration official at the Sadao border checkpoint.

Read the full story here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743066-scores-of-foreigners-refused-entry-to-thailand-at-malaysian-border/

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Nepal's ex-crown prince arrested in Thailand with marijuana

Nepal's former crown prince known for his flamboyant lifestyle, was arrested by Thai police July 10 with 12 gm of marijuana, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743069-nepals-ex-crown-prince-arrested-in-thailand-with-marijuana/

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Libya considers call for help after rocket attacks close Tripoli airport

Country left 'cut off from the outside world' as United Nations withdraws staff after latest fighting between rival militias

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/743071-libya-considers-call-for-help-after-rocket-attacks-close-tripoli-airport/

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