Thailand Live Sunday 03 Aug 2014

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Poll backs Prayuth as PM

 

BANGKOK: -- Military junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha is qualified to become the prime minister whom the people can depend on.

 

This is the result of the poll conducted by Bangkok Poll after the 200-member National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was announced and became effective Thursday.

The poll revealed that Gen Prayuth received 80.5% of people it asked whether he is qualified to be the next prime minister and could be depended on if the NLA proposed his name.

Only 4.5% disagreed while 15% remained uncertain.

Asked what they thought about the cabinet list speculated in the media if they are suitable in the positions, 81.4% saw Gen Prayuth suitable as PM, while 72% viewed M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula fit the finance job, and 70.1% favored former Army chief Gen Anupong Paochinda as defense and deputy prime minister.

69.9% gave former World Trade Organization chief Supachai Panitchapakdi suitable for commerce, and 55.7% backed ACM Prajin Juntong as deputy prime minister and transport minister.

Army chief-of-staff Gen Daopong Rattanasuwan received 53.2% for interior ministry, while 50% voted for Gen Chatchai Sarikalya as energy minister.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/poll-backs-prayuth-pm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poll-backs-prayuth-pm

 

[thaipbs]2014-08-02[/thaipbs]

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Not wearing a helmet is the number one cause of road accidents in Surin

SURIN, 2 August 2014 (NNT) –The Surin Road Safety Administration Center is promoting road safety and raising awareness among people to comply with traffic rules.

Surin deputy governor Thaworn Kulchote revealed that there were 15,904 motorists who have been stopped by police so far this year, and 4,356 of them did not wear helmets, followed by others who did not have driving licenses and did not wear safety belts. 

 

In July, 25 accidents were reported, 11 fatalities and 30 injured. The major causes of accidents are driving under influence, negligence and not wearing a helmet.

 

[nnt]2014-08-02[/nnt]

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Big political parties, PDRC steer clear of reform council
The Sunday Nation
 

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai, Democrats and small groups unlikely to nominate NRC candidates

The country's two largest political parties, as well as the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), will likely not nominate anyone from their organisations as candidates for the junta-selected National Reform Council (NRC).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748426-big-political-parties-pdrc-steer-clear-of-reform-council/

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UPDATE: 

EVACUATION
Thailand, Manila join hands to evacuate of citizens in Libya
The Sunday Nation 
 

Students returning from war-ravaged Libya are welcomed by military officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday.

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand and the Philippines have agreed to conduct joint evacuation of their citizens in Libya, Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Puangketkeow said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748307-more-thais-to-leave-libya-for-home-next-week/#entry8190341

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UPDATE:

SURROGATION
Surrogate left with unwell baby
The Nation

 

SYDNEY: -- Australian couple took twin sister but left Chon Buri mother with Down's Syndrome boy

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/747913-australian-couple-abandon-down-syndrome-baby-with-thai-surrogate-mother/page-6#entry8190351

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EBOLA OUTBREAK
Sick Thai man who returned from Mozambique has no Ebola
The Sunday Nation 
 

A Thai man who returned from Mozambique sick was not infected with the deadly Ebola virus, Chanthaburi health official Dr Apirak Pisut-aporn clarified yesterday.

Responding to a rumour circulating on social media that the man had Ebola, Apirak and Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi executives confirmed that the unnamed man, 39, was being treated for malaria and dysentery at the hospital since Thursday, and was now recovering.

Apirak said he had reported the man's condition to the Public Health Ministry, adding that Mozambique was not an Ebola-affected area.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Sick-Thai-man-who-returned-from-Mozambique-has-no--30240109.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-03[/thenation]

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UPDATE:

Three adults and boy, 10, killed by fire in furniture store in Phuket
The Sunday Nation 
 

PHUKET: -- Four people, including a 10-year-old boy, were killed in a fire at a furniture store in Phuket's Muang district yesterday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748214-breaking-10-year-old-boy-among-dead-in-phuket-town-fire/#entry8190368

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Thailand happy for Malaysia to facilitate peace talks for South
Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,
Jessada Siriyothai
The Sunday Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- The authorities have agreed to let Malaysia continue to facilitate the peace dialogue with deep South separatists - including representatives of Barisan Revolusi Nasional - which could lead to the ratification of an agreement and the joint preparation of a peace roadmap.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748428-thailand-happy-for-malaysia-to-facilitate-peace-talks-for-south/

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SPECIAL REPORT
Family warmth the key to good times in Yasothon, province rated the happiest in Thailand
Kumpanat Kuntrakool,
Kumdee Prommakong,
Naree Chrewong
The Sunday Nation 

 

YASOTHON: -- Family warmth is key to happiness in the northeast province of Yasothon, which has been called the happiest place in Thailand. The Kingdom was ranked 36th in the world and second in Asean after Singapore in a United Nations survey to mark International Day of Happiness.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748430-family-warmth-the-key-to-good-times-in-yasothon-province-rated-the-happiest-in-thailand/

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Two arrested for printing fake Bt1,000 notes after big spending spree
The Sunday Nation

Bangkok police have arrested a man and a woman for using fake banknotes - for which he hired a printing house - to buy cellphones from online shops.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748431-two-arrested-for-printing-fake-bt1000-notes-after-big-spending-spree/

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Taskforce hits major drug gang led by murder inmate
Piyanut Tumnukasetchai
The Sunday Nation 
 

Armed soldiers and anti-narcotics officials take part in yesterday's raid

 

BANGKOK: -- An Army and police joint taskforce yesterday raided six locations in Nonthaburi and Bangkok in a crackdown on a drug ring allegedly led by murder inmate Daeng Sadphum - seizing Bt110 million in assets and money frozen in bank accounts.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748432-taskforce-hits-major-drug-gang-led-by-murder-inmate/

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Tourism department sets new standard for jet ski rental service
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism department has introduced a new standard for services renting out personal watercraft, commonly known as jet skis, to boost confidence in the safety, quality of service, and business ethics of this popular seaside activity among Thai and foreign tourists.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748433-tourism-department-sets-new-standard-for-jet-ski-rental-service/

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EDITORIAL
HIV tests for new workers infringe on their rights
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- Forcing prospective employees to undergo blood tests risks worsening social stigma and economic hardship for those with the disease

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748435-hiv-tests-for-new-workers-infringe-on-their-rights/

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Mike Smith, former Radio 1 DJ, dies aged 59

Former BBC Radio 1 breakfast show DJ Mike Smith has died aged 59.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748437-mike-smith-former-radio-1-dj-dies-aged-59/

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Two Americans held in North Korea plead for help from US

Two American tourists charged with "anti-state" crimes in North Korea have pleaded for the US government to help secure their release.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748438-two-americans-held-in-north-korea-plead-for-help-from-us/

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Trailer truck sweeps 5 vehicles, killing four, injuring 15

PRACHIN BURI: -- A trailer truck lost control on a downhill road in Prachin Buri Saturday evening, killing four and injuring 15 others, police said.

Police said the truck driver fled the scene following the accident on the Highway No 304 in Nadee district at around 6 pm.

The truck crashed into two passenger vans, a pickup-truck, a sedan car and a big bike.

Police suspect the truck driver was speeding down the hill, causing the brake system to malfunction before it swept the five vehicles.

The four killed victims were identified as Chaiphat Latthikul, 42, Prayoon Srikhamthong, 32, an unknown man and unknown woman.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Trailer-truck-sweeps-5-vehicles-killing-four-injur-30240115.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-02[/thenation]

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Residents of seven provinces warned of heavy rains

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Sunday warned residents of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnart Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Chanthaburi and Trat to brace themselves for heavy downpours.

The department said a low pressure ridge from Vietnam and the southwest monsoon wind over the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand would unleash the rains.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Residents-of-seven-provinces-warned-of-heavy-rains-30240116.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-03[/thenation]

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Most Thais happy with NLA: survey

BANGKOK: -- Up to 85.87 per cent of 1,214 people surveyed by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University said they are happy with the appointments of the 200 members of the National Legislative Assembly.

The remaining 14.13 per cent said they are not happy with the choices of the NLA members. The survey was carried out on Friday and Saturday.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Most-Thais-happy-with-NLA-survey-30240117.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-02[/thenation]

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RT @RichardBarrow: One hour boat trips on the canal at Khlong Suan Riverside Market  are 70B adults & 30B children #Thailand http://t.co/kbkHDozb8i

 

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UPDATE:

AFTER COUP
Tourists from China and Taiwan to enjoy exemption of visa fees next week

BANGKOK: -- Thailand hopes to introduce exemption of visa fees for tourists from China and Taiwan next week, acting Foreign Minister Sihasak Puangketkeow said recently.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748306-thailand-to-waive-visa-fees-for-chinese-taiwanese-tourists/page-3?p=8191377#entry8191377

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EBOLA OUTBREAK
First Ebola case on US soil as doctor returns home
 

File photo : Dr Kent Brantly

 

ATLANTA: -- Doctors worked to save America's first Ebola virus patient Saturday after he arrived in the United States aboard a private air ambulance and was whisked to a state-of-the-art hospital isolation unit.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748482-first-ebola-case-on-us-soil-as-doctor-returns-home/

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Agriculture ministry expedites help for northern longan farmers

BANGKOK, 3 August 2014 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is urgently tackling the problem of longan price drop caused by early harvest in eight northern provinces.

Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Cooperatives Chaowalit Chukhachon said longans from the eight northern provinces during this period were small in size and sold cheaply after the farmers hastily harvested their produce. The ministry had instructed provincial agricultural offices to help the farmers as well as entrepreneurs of barn-dried longans, Mr Chaowalit said.

The ministry also helped by urgently distributing the produce to other regions and encouraging consumers to eat longans, the official added. Large longan vendors were asked to set prices appropriately without hurting the farmers.

 

[nnt]2014-08-03[/nnt]

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Phuket loan shark arrested after assault on female
Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Kathu police arrested a loan shark after he assaulted a woman who could not pay back money he had given her, police reports say.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748492-phuket-loan-shark-arrested-after-assault-on-female/

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ASTV Manager Weekly will stop its own publication for one month
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- ASTV Manager Group announced that it would stop printing its ASTV Manger Weekly newsmagazine for a month so that the National Press Council of Thailand would not be under pressure from the junta.

ASTV Manager Group announced that its latest edition of its weekly magazine had not violated the media ethics but since the National Council for Peace and Order ordered the NCPT to investigate it, it decided to stop printing for a month.

The NCPO has issued an announcement, alleging ASTV Manger Weekly with publishing distorted information to discredit the junta.

ASTV Manager Group said it wanted the NCPT to remain an independent media organisation instead of having to shoulder burden and pressure from the junta so it decided to take the action to suspend the weekly magazine's printing.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/ASTV-Manager-Weekly-will-stop-its-own-publication--30240124.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-03[/thenation]

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Public health ministry warns of addiction to sexually explicit content online among teens

 

 

BANGKOK, 3 August 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Mental Health has expressed concerns over sexual assault and premature sex in adolescents caused by sexual content in online media. Parents and the society are urged to help create immunity against addiction to sexual content online.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748499-public-health-ministry-warns-of-addiction-to-sexually-explicit-content-online-among-teens/

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Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon flooded

BANGKOK, 3 August 2014 (NNT) - The northeastern provinces of Yasothon and Ubon Ratchathani have been affected by flooding after heavy rains fell for many consecutive days. Villagers have been told to be on standby for evacuation.

In Ubon ratchathani province, the water level of Mun river is now 20-30 centimeters below the flood barriers, prompting the villagers who live along the river to pack their belongings and ready themselves for evacuation if the water level rises further. The province has instructed Pak Mun dam to open all eight sluice gates to discharge water into the Mekong river faster.

In Yasothon, many agricultural and residential areas have been submerged due to heavy rains and water flowing from northern provinces. Relevant units are distributing aid to the affected people.

 

[nnt]2014-08-03[/nnt]

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Prajin says Prayuth qualified for PM's post

BANGKOK: -- Air Force Commander-in-Chief ACM Prajin Junton said Sunday that junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha is qualified for the post of prime minister.

Prajin, a deputy junta chief, said Prayuth has been runing the country with efficiency during the past two months.

Prajin said he believes that there will be no problem if Prayuth holds both posts as the junta chief and the prime minister.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Prajin-says-Prayuth-qualified-for-PMs-post-30240128.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-03[/thenation]

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HRH Crown Prince to inaugurate NLA session Thursday

BANGKOK: -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will inaugurate the session of the National Legislative Assembly in a ceremony at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall at 3 pm on Thursday.

Then, the NLA will hold its first meeting at 9:30 am on Friday.

Senate Secretary General Norarat Pimsen has sent letters to NLA members, telling them to attend the inauguration ceremony and first meeting.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/HRH-Crown-Prince-to-inaugurate-NLA-session-Thursda-30240138.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-03[/thenation]

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ONCB to buy a new car for student mistakenly shot by policemen
 

BANGKOK: -- Three policemen who mistakenly shot at a female student as she was driving a car in a bungled drug bust attempt have been transferred and placed under investigation, said commissioner of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen on Sunday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/748541-oncb-to-buy-a-new-car-for-student-mistakenly-shot-by-policemen/

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Smugglers stuff payoong wood in tin cans

A search of the house of Mr Uthit Chanwong in Ban Chaengcharoen was ordered by Maj-Gen Marut Limcharorn, commander of Chaiyaphum peace-keeping force, after it was learned that the house which is next to that of the village headman had been used to keep illegal Mai Payoong.

 

The officials found more than 100 logs and many tin cans used to contain the precious wood which was cut to a bit over one foot long.

Mr Uthit whom officials identified as a major trader in illegal Mai Payoong has already escaped before the raid.

Officials said that stuffing the rosewood log in tin cans to distract the attention of authorities was the first known case of smuggling through this trick.

The combined force also scoured the Phu Land Ka mountain and Tad Tone national park to crack down on illegal loggers.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/smugglers-stuff-payoong-wood-tin-cans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smugglers-stuff-payoong-wood-tin-cans

 

[thaipbs]2014-08-03[/thaipbs]