Thailand Live Thursday 24 Jul 2014

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Poll shows household debts the worst in nine years



BANGKOK: -- Household debts have increased to an average of 219,000 baht per household this year which are the highest level in nine years with 49 percent of the debts being unorganized debts, according to a study conducted by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745727-thai-poll-shows-household-debts-the-worst-in-nine-years/

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SET index closed 1,543.92, up 2.36; Bt/USD31.70; GBP53.86; AUD29.77; EUR42.49; CAD29.38; HKD4.08; SGD25.47; JPY31.10

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Court dismisses flood-related lawsuit against Ms Yingluck



BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court today dismissed a lawsuit filed against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and ten other officials for their alleged mismanagement of water control resulting to the worst flood ever in 2011 causing massive property damages.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745730-court-dismisses-flood-related-lawsuit-against-ms-yingluck/

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Israel asks all Thai workers to leave Gaza Strip: Official
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BANGKOK, July 24 - Israel has asked Thailand to inform all Thai workers in the Gaza Strip to leave the area for safer locations, even if some refused to do so, a Thai foreign ministry official said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745620-thai-worker-killed-by-mortar-attack-in-israel/?p=8146641#entry8146641

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34,000 cases of HFMD reported in Thailand so far

BANGKOK, 24 July 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health stated that 34,000 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) have been reported in Thailand so far this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745733-34000-cases-of-hfmd-reported-in-thailand-so-far/

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Contact lost with Algerian jet over Africa

ALGIERS: -- Air Algerie has lost contact with one of its passenger aircraft nearly an hour after takeoff from Burkina Faso on Thursday bound for Algiers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745735-contact-lost-with-algerian-jet-over-africa/

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Graft busters probe 77 cases in Phuket

PHUKET: -- The chief of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office revealed today the office is investigating no fewer than 77 cases of corruption involving government officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745776-graft-busters-probe-77-cases-in-phuket/

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Over 2.2 bn people worldwide are living at poverty level due to financial crises, natural disasters, soaring food prices, violent conflicts, UN reported /The Nation

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Junta eyeing street racers

BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order is set to tackle street racing by young motorcyclists as its next target for the restoration of social order.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745809-junta-eyeing-street-racers/#entry8147431

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BANGKOK AIRWAYS INTRODUCES “Hello Summer 2014” PROMOTION

Bangkok Airways introduces new promotion “Hello Summer 2014” for all international and domestic routes including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Trat, Udonthani, Krabi, Phuket, Samui, Sukhothai , Lumpang, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Maldives, Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, Dhaka, Mumbai, airways bangkokPhnom Penh and Siem Reap. Reservation period is valid from today until 3 August 2014 and travel period is valid from 1 September – 30 November 2014

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745810-bangkok-airways-introduces-hello-summer-2014-promotion/

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10 restaurants demolished on Phuket’s Sai Kaew Beach

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Soldiers pull down structures at Sai Kaew Beach.

PHUKET: Ten restaurants on Sai Kaew Beach, at the north end of Mai Khao Beach, which their owners claim have been there for over 40 years, were demolished this morning (July 24) by Sirinat Marine National Park and other officials, assisted by 150 army troops.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745813-10-restaurants-demolished-on-phukets-sai-kaew-beach/

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Pig carcasses ceased

BANGKOK: -- The Customs Department Thursday announced the seizure of 400 frozen pig carcasses worth Bt400,000 from two warehouses in Nonthaburi and Bangkok.

The full carcasses were reportedly smuggled into Thailand from Vietnam through Mekong River border provinces Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom and Amnat Charoen and were not properly declared or taxed.

An investigation found that this type of carcass, which cost between Bt800-Bt1,000 each, was used to make an expensive dish called Moo Han - whole roasted pig that cost between Bt1,500 and Bt2,000.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Pig-carcasses-ceased-30239381.html

-- The Nation 2014-07-24

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RT @BBCNews: Russia doesn't supply weapons to authorities in eastern Ukraine, only humanitarian assistance - ambassador to UK http://t.co/eu683AzFoo

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Thailand Live Friday 25 Jul 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745869-thailand-live-friday-25-jul-2014/