Thailand Live Tuesday 29 Jul 2014

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Thai football referees swear to perform with honesty



BANGKOK: -- The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) yesterday led over a hundred of its referees to swear in front of the Emerald Buddha that they will do their jobs with honesty and justice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747049-thai-football-referees-swear-before-the-emerald-buddha-to-perform-with-honesty/

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Kanchanaburi-Nam Tok railway route now back on service

BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand announced the reopening of the Kanchanaburi rail route to normal service on Monday night after it has finished repairing and conducted test run on the tracks to ensure safety passage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747055-kanchanaburi-nam-tok-railway-route-now-back-on-service/

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Suvarnabhumi Airport launches "Amazing Smile of AEC campaign"

BANGKOK, 29 July 2014 (NNT) – Suvarnabhumi Airport is inviting passengers to take photos with an interactive photo shooting screen under the theme of ASEAN, while Chinese tourists are exempted from a visa application fee during the next 90 days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747060-suvarnabhumi-airport-launches-amazing-smile-of-aec-campaign/

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Buddha-issara’s petition rejected



BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court today rejected a petition by Luang Poo Buddha-issara calling for the withdrawal of an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court on charge of obstructing election on January 26 this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747062-buddha-issaras-petition-rejected/

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Special Report: NCPO chief stresses importance of human rights



BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is in the process of establishing a committee to address problems concerning human rights.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747064-special-report-ncpo-chief-stresses-importance-of-human-rights/

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Thais should be proud of their language : Prayuth

BANGKOK: -- Junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday Thais should be proud of their language, as the country is among the few in the world to have its own written and oral language.

The language should be protected as a cultural legacy for the next generation. He was speaking on the occasion of National Thai Language Day today.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thais-should-be-proud-of-their-language-Prayuth-30239723.html


-- The Nation 2014-07-29

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NCPO: More than 1,000 war weapons, bombs, ammunition seized in past month, 2,779 persons arrested /MCOT

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Thai students won one gold medal and three silvers from the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad concluded in Vietnam today /Bangkok Post

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DLT and Road Safety Fund work together to reduce likelihood of road accidents

BANGKOK, 29 July 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has teamed up with the Road Safety Fund network in a campaign to promote safe driving and reduce road accidents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747094-dlt-and-road-safety-fund-work-together-to-reduce-likelihood-of-road-accidents/

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PRESS FREEDOM
PCT discusses alleged ethical violations by independent weekly

BANGKOK: -- The Press Council of Thailand (PCT) on Tuesday met to discuss the junta's allegations against ASTV Weekend.

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has alleged that the weekly's latest edition published several articles containing false information in a bid to discredit the junta.

The NCPO has vowed to take action against the paper if the claim that the weekly newspaper has violated media ethics proves to be true.

The PCT and ASTV Weekend say the junta should first identify which parts of the weekly are deemed to be violations of media ethics.

The NCPO has also ordered the press council, of which ASTV Weekend is a member, to launch an ethics probe against those involved.

PCT chairman Chakkrish Permpool earlier announced that the council would not protect ASTV Weekend if it was found to have breached media ethics.

ASTV Weekend is a part of the ASTV Manager group. The group’s top executive Jittanart Limthongkul said he would immediately launch an internal probe if the NCPO clarified which pieces of information were false.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/PCT-discusses-alleged-ethical-violations-by-indepe-30239728.html


-- The Nation 2014-07-29

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NCPO chief urges Thai people to be proud of having Thai language
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BANGKOK, July 29 -- On the occasion of the National Thai Language Day today, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the Army and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), said in his speech marking the day that all Thai people should value and protect the Thai language which showed the identity and development of the nation.

Gen Prayuth looked to the historical precedent for the occasion, explaining that National Thai Language Day falls annually on July 29 because oif His Majesty the King. The celebration is marked because His Majesty the King attended an academic discussion on problems regarding the usage of Thai vocabulary at the Thai language club of the Faculty of Arts in Chulalongkorn University on July 29, 1962.

In that meeting 52 years ago His Majesty the King made many knowledgeable remarks on the necessity for Thai people to use Thai correctly and conserve it.

"On the occasion of the National Thai Language Day, I would like to remind people and the youth of the nation to always realize that Thailand is one of a small number of countries that have their own languages, completely both spoken and written ones, and its language has been a valuable heritage for longer than 700 years," Gen Pyayuth said..

"Therefore, everyone should be proud of it and aware of the great contribution of ancestors for developing the characters and the Thai language that has existed until today. I encourage everyone to join forces to keep the Thai language as a cultural asset of Thailand," Gen Prayuth said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-07-29

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Craft Beer and Cider Evening at Thaivisa Lounge Bar Bangkok, 1st Aug 2014

BANGKOK:-- The Thaivisa Lounge Bar on Sukhumvit Soi 7 will be hosting a craft beer and cider evening from 7pm on Friday 1st August.

The event is being organised with the help of our friends at Brewdog Thailand and Wishbeer.com

Find out more here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/746192-craft-beer-and-cider-evening-at-thaivisa-lounge-bar-bangkok-1st-aug-2014/

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Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection re-examines treatment program for juvenile delinquency in ASEAN

TRAT, 29 Juy 2014 (NNT)-The Trat Provincial Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection has set up a discussion on improving services and reassessing the approach to the treatment of youthful offenders in the wider ASEAN community. Mr. Phyak Phokaew, the vice governor of Trat province has presided at the meeting to enhance efficiency in the treatment, facilities and services concerning child delinquents. Public and private sector representatives as well as the general public also attended the meeting.

The discussion aims to improve treatment, and intervention programs for young offenders. The objective is to to direct these delinquent children on to a better path. The actions taken will include developing effective early intervention and protection programs for very young offenders.

The province hopes to raise the standard of treatment in these cases to match international standards since high-profile cases involving children who commit violent crimes, are of increasing concern to the public and an escalating problem in society.


-- NNT 2014-07-29

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Sukhothai launches Drugs-Free school campaign

SUKHOTHAI, 29 July 2014 (NNT)- The Deputy governor of Sukhothai has launched the Drugs-free Schools campaign to establish safe, supportive, and healthy schools so that children can study in safety and reach their full potential.

Uthai Luechai, the deputy governor presided at the opening ceremony to promote the campaign to ensure that schools in the area are drug free. The authorities will inspect education centers and schools to maintain a vigil against student drug use. The campaign will offer a training program for youthful volunteers to join a service which will support them in rejecting drug use.

One hundred students will be selected for a 4 day 3 night workshop camp this year for the anti-drugs campaign.

The campaign is part of the province's efforts which are committed to developing an effective program and policy expertise to counter the influence of the drug culture that can destroy the prospects of the rising generation.


-- NNT 2014-07-29

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Mo Chit moto-taxis fined THB5,000 for overcharging
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Two moto-taxi operators were arrested Sunday for charging a customer five times the going rate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747111-mo-chit-moto-taxis-fined-thb5000-for-overcharging/

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Democrat seeks graft buster’s hands to indict former DSI boss



BANGKOK: -- A former Democrat party MP today officially called on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to indict former chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on malfeasance charge.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747112-democrat-seeks-graft-busters-hands-to-indict-former-dsi-boss-tarit/

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Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in certain parts of the country

BANGKOK, 29 July 2014 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has forecasted that Thailand’s northern, upper northeastern, and southwestern regions are set to face heavy rains.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747114-meteorological-dept-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-certain-parts-of-thailand/

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'Happy' Phuket police officer kills himself
Darawan Naknakhon


The accommodation block from which the officer jumped, and the tree that cushioned his fall on his first attempt at suicide.

PHUKET: -- A police officer tried to kill himself by jumping out of a third floor window in police accommodation in Talad Yai, Phuket Town at about 3am today (July 29).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747119-happy-phuket-police-officer-kills-himself/

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Toyota foresees improvement in second half
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TMT President Kyoichi Tanada

BANGKOK: -- Toyota Motor Thailand president on Tuesday attributed a slump in first-half automotive sale to market rebalancing forces and poor politically-driven domestic sentiment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747124-toyota-thailand-foresees-improvement-in-second-half/

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Bueng Kan province provides more job opportunities for the disabled

BUENG KAN, 29 July 2014 (NNT) - Bueng Kan province is offering more job opportunities to the disabled in an effort to promote their quality of life.

Bueng Kan governor Chalothorn Phakhote chaired the opening of a seminar to raise awareness on the issue of promoting more job opportunities for persons with disabilities at a conference hall in the central district.

The Chief of the Bueng Kan Employment Office stated that the seminar aims to create better understanding for employers about the laws covering the promotion of job opportunities for the disabled. She said employers would be informed of the benefits they would receive in hiring disabled people in their workforce.

The seminar is designed to encourage employments of disabled persons in provincial government offices and business enterprises. It is also expected to help officials working to promote employments of the disabled to have better understanding and protect the rights of those people in workplaces.

It is believed that once the employers learnt about their benefits and had proper understanding towards the disabled, the number of disabled people employed in offices would increase.


-- NNT 2014-07-29

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NCPO Told To Consider Gas Price Hike
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PTT Public Co. oil rig [Photo from PTT website].

BANGKOK — The director of Thailand’s state-owned petroleum company has advised the military junta to raise the price of gas to make up for massive losses of revenue last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747132-ncpo-told-to-consider-gas-price-hike/

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SET index closed 1,520.55, down 17.58; Bt/USD31.67; GBP53.68; AUD29.63; EUR42.43; CAD29.19; HKD4.07; SGD25.38; JPY30.95

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US understands Thailand's measures to address human trafficking problems
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BANGKOK, July 29 -- The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the United States has acknowledged labour solutions in National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) actions and might remove four Thai products from its child and forced labour watch list.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747138-us-understands-thailands-measures-to-address-human-trafficking-problems/

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Number of hand, foot and mouth disease patients double in Thai capital
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BANGKOK, July 29 -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that the number of patients infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) have doubled since last year, with 85 per cent of the patients being children under age 5.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747142-number-of-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-patients-double-in-thai-capital/

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Two more bombers against PDRC protesters arrested



BANGKOK: -- Two motorcycle taxi-drivers suspected to be members of a gang responsible for several grenade attacks against anti-government protesters of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee have been arrested by the police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747144-two-more-bombers-against-pdrc-protesters-arrested/

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Immigration: Aliens must now carry valid ID at all times, report within 24 hours

Representatives from the expat community, thaivisa.com and from local hotels was informed by Thai Immigration and Hua Hin Municipality.

HUA HIN: -- [thaivisa.com] Hua Hin Immigration is from today enforcing the existing rule that foreigners are required to carry a valid photo ID at all times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747147-immigration-foreigners-must-now-carry-valid-id-at-all-times-report-within-24-hours/

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