National telecom regulator revises customer retention rules after concession expired to settle conflicts between mobile operators/concession owners over revenue-sharing payments /The Nation

 

Academics, non-govt organisations, consumer protection foundations, even some NBTC commissioners backed reforming National Broadcasting Telecom Commission /The Nation

Heroin-toting suspects escape Taiwan's customs officers
Lauly Li

TAIPEI - Two suspects that allegedly carried bricks of heroin into Taiwan escaped from customs inspection custody upon arrival at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on the night of Aug. 10, the Aviation Police Bureau (APB) said yesterday.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751227-heroin-toting-suspects-escape-taiwans-customs-officers/

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Chinese tourists left stranded at Phuket International Airport

PHUKET, 13 August 2014 (NNT) - Phuket Airport authorities are now helping more than 300 Chinese holidaymakers who have been left stranded at the airport due to technical problems of their flight.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751074-airline-strands-300-chinese-tourists-at-phuket-airport/page-2#entry8236788

Dog the Bounty Hunter issues ultimatum to MMA fighter War Machine over assault

MELBOURNE: -- They sound like characters from a bad action film. There's Dog the Bounty Hunter, who has publicly vowed to track down a fugitive mixed martial arts fighter named War Machine, who is accused of a vicious assault on his ex-girlfriend.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751230-us-dog-the-bounty-hunter-issues-ultimatum-to-mma-fighter-war-machine-over-assault/

O-Negative blood needed for building collapse survivors
By Coconuts Bangkok

 

PATHUM THANI: -- O-Negative blood is urgently needed for the survivors from Monday’s building collapse north of Bangkok in which three workers have been confirmed killed and 24 injured.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751232-o-negative-blood-needed-for-building-collapse-survivors-pathum-thani/

 

Soldiers get tough with vocational students to glee of netizens (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

 

BANGKOK: -- There are few things which terrify middle class-and-up Bangkokians like vocational school students.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751234-thai-soldiers-get-tough-with-vocational-students-to-glee-of-netizens-video/

Ministry of Public Health strict with label warnings on alcoholic drinks

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Public Health is to propose a law forcing manufacturers to add a warning and picture to labels of alcoholic beverages, to show the dangers of alcohol use. It will also prohibit the use of images of sportsmen, actors, or cartoon characters on labels. Also, the warning will be edited down from 5 sentences to 3 sentences.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751239-thai-ministry-of-public-health-strict-with-label-warnings-on-alcoholic-drinks/

EC outlines NRC candidates' qualifications

BANGKOK, 13 August 2014 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has further outlined the requirements that National Reform Council (NRC) candidates need to meet in order to be selected.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751241-ec-outlines-nrc-candidates-qualifications/

Hua-Hin authorities continue their hunt on restaurants overcharging their customers

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 13 August 2014 (NNT) - The Hua-Hin Municipality is launching a ‘beach-cleaning’ campaign after tourists have filed petitions saying some restaurants were ripping them off with unexpected food prices.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751246-hua-hin-authorities-continue-their-hunt-on-restaurants-overcharging-their-customers/

Iranian is first woman to win 'Nobel Prize of maths'

SEOUL - An Iranian-born mathematician has become the first woman to win a prestigious Fields Medal, widely viewed as the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751250-iranian-is-first-woman-to-win-nobel-prize-of-maths/

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PATHUM THANI
Search for survivors in building collapse called off

BANGKOK: -- Pathum Thani Governor Pongsathorn Sachachonpun on Wednesday cancelled searches at a building that collapsed on Sunday in the province after sniffer dogs found no signs of survivors. He also ordered demolition of the building.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751140-tragic-end-to-building-collapse-in-pathum-thani/#entry8237144

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American tourist's body found in suitcase on Bali: police

DENPASAR, Indonesia - An American tourist's battered body has been found in a suitcase at an exclusive hotel on Indonesia's resort island of Bali and her daughter and daughter's boyfriend have been arrested over the killing, police said Wednesday.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751221-us-couple-sought-in-murder-of-american-woman-at-bali-resort/#entry8237170

Kamikaze pilot condemns glorification of martyrs' missions

TOKYO - Kamikaze pilot Yutaka Kanbe should have died nearly seven decades ago.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751258-kamikaze-pilot-condemns-glorification-of-martyrs-missions/

Russian tourist found dead in Phuket hotel with 7 stab wounds
Darawan Naknakhon


Police examine the room where the Russian was found dead.

PHUKET: -- Patong police were called to a hotel in Patong this morning (August 13) after staff found a guest dead on the bed in his room, with a bloody knife next to him and blood spattered all over the bed.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751259-russian-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-hotel-with-7-stab-wounds/

 

Day two of taxi meter rules enforcement but has it made any difference in Koh Samui?

 

KOH SAMUI: -- Yesterday, Mother’s Day in Thailand, marked the official day for the start of the crack down on the use of meters in taxis in Koh Samui after an order from the National Council for Peace and Order.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751260-day-two-of-taxi-meter-rules-enforcement-but-has-it-made-any-difference-in-koh-samui/

 

 

Chart Thai Pattana insists not sending representative to sit in NRC
 

BANGKOK: -- Chart That Pattana Party leader Teera Wongsamut reiterated Wednesday that his party will not nominate any representative to seek a seat in the National Reform Council.

Teera said he was not afraid of missing the political train as junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said. He said he saw that politicians wold have conflicts of interest in the NRC that will enact the new constitution.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Chart-Thai-Pattana-insists-not-sending-representat-30240821.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-13[/thenation]

Hua Hin Beach to be better organised
By Digital Content 

 

 

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Aug 13 -- Prachup Khiri Khan provincial authorities plan to urgently organise Hua Hin Beach, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, after allowing local entrepreneurs to violate regulations for a long time.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751272-hua-hin-beach-to-be-better-organised/

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Flights booked to assist stranded Chinese passengers in Phuket
By Digital Content 
 

 

PHUKET, Aug 13 -- Thailand's Transport Ministry has arranged two flights of R Airline for the 300 Chinese passengers stranded at Phuket Airport bound for Don Mueang today, to await their next flight to Hong Kong.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751074-airline-strands-300-chinese-tourists-at-phuket-airport/page-3#entry8237502

RT @RichardBarrow: Thailand From Above: Karon Beach in Phuket #Thailand #ภาพมุมสูง http://t.co/It49Tp3iIy

 

Southern trains packed with returning holiday-goers
By Digital Content
 

 

SONGKHLA, Aug 13 -- Thailand's southern rail lines were packed with passengers returning home this morning, after the 4-day National Mother's Day weekend came to an end, as the public maintained its confidence on the services and safety of the train lines despite previous unfortunate incidents.

Hat Yai junction in Songkhla province was crowded with holiday-goers returning home or going back to work in the province and nearby locations earlier this morning, following their trips to other provinces during the long National Mother's Day weekend holidays, when the three southernmost provinces were the most congested.

According to reports, all southern rail routes provided by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) were crowded over the 4-day weekend, in spite of recent unfortunate events, including multiple thefts and the murder of a 13-year old girl.

In addition, SRT's Lady Passenger Car project has proven to be a success, as this passenger carriage on every route has been fully booked by women and children, as it provides the best safety and convenience for them. (MCOT online news)

 

[tna]2014-08-13[/tna]

HM King's Condition 'Normal' For Elderly, Doctor Says
By Khaood Eglish


His Majesty the King en route to Siriraj Hospital for an annual medical checkup on 6 August 2014.

BANGKOK — A top doctor at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital has told the public not to worry about His Majesty the King’s difficulty eating, insisting it is normal for a person of his advanced age.

 

The Royal Household Bureau said in a statement on 11 August that doctors have begun providing the 86-year-old monarch with nutrients through his blood stream after he experienced difficulty digesting food.

The statement raised concerns about the health of King Bhumibol, who has been residing at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital since 6 August, reportedly for an annual medical examination.

But Udom Kachinthorn, the director of Siriraj Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine, said yesterday that it is common for the elderly to experience difficulty eating.

"I don't want people to be worried. Some people are alarmed by the latest statement. They wonder why we have to give [His Majesty the King] nutrients via his blood vessels," Dr. Udom told reporters yesterday.

He continued, "It is because His Majesty the King is already old. His eating habits are in accordance with the nature of an elderly person. To use commoners' language: he doesn't eat much. Because he doesn't eat much, his health worsens, just like ordinary elderly people."

Dr. Udom said the medical team decided to provide His Majesty the King with nutrients intravenously to quickly improve his health, "so that the people will see His Majesty in good health, and will not have to worry anymore."

Apart from difficulty eating, His Majesty the King has no other health issues at the moment, Dr. Udom said. He also stressed that King Bhumibol only visited the hospital for his annual medical check-up, which requires special equipment.

"His Majesty had no condition that requires hospitalisation," Dr. Udom told reporters.

He also hinted that the king will make a public appearance "within one or two weeks." However, the doctor said it would be up to His Majesty to decide whether he returns to his summer retreat, Klai Kang Won Palace, or continues his stay at the hospital.

King Bhumibol previously spent several years at Siriraj Hospital to undergo surgery and other medical operations, before being discharged on 1 August 2013. For the past year, he has been recovering at Klai Kang Won Palace, an approximately two-hour drive south of Bangkok.

His Majesty the King's health is a cause of anxiety for many Thais. The monarch has been on the throne for more than 60 years and is widely credited with bringing stability to the kingdom.

Her Majesty the Queen, who turned 82 yesterday, is also said to be in frail health and has not made any public appearances in the past year.

However, Her Majesty was seen accompanying the king in the royal motorcade to Siriraj Hospital last week.

According to Dr. Udom, Queen Sirikit is not receiving any medical treatment at the hospital and is only there to provide "moral support" to her husband.

"At this moment, Her Majesty has a good health. She can walk normally," Dr. Udom said, "She just does not wish to make public appearances. This is Her Majesty's wish. The people should not be worried."

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1407911311&typecate=06&section=

[khaosod]2014-08-13[/khaosod]

Thai Post warns customers to be aware of online fraud in e-commerce businesses

BANGKOK, 13 August 2014 (NNT) - Online customers are advised to be very careful whenever they purchase products from untrusted e-commerce vendors.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751278-thai-post-warns-customers-to-be-aware-of-online-fraud-in-e-commerce-businesses/

EBOLA OUTBREAK
Monitoring continues : Thai Public Health Ministry

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is now monitoring 79 people who have travelled through countries hit by the Ebola virus, Opas Karnkavinpong, deputy director general of the Disease Control Department, Public Health Ministrysaid on Wednesday.

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751292-thai-public-health-ministry-ebola-monitoring-continues/

Songkhla province continues its efforts to stop forest encroachment

SONGKHLA, 13 August 2014 (NNT) - Forest rangers and related authorities in Songkhla province are on a mission to prevent forest encroachment and rehabilitate the reclaimed forest land.

Forest encroachment has been an ongoing problem in the province. Therefore, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has ordered related agencies to prevent such an illegal practice. The problem was seen most in three districts, namely Sabayoi, Sadao, and Khlong Hoi Khong.

Songkhla Deputy Governor Doldej Pattanarat suggested that all agencies join forces in the effort, and their first priority is to immediately inspect wood processing plants and furniture production factories where perpetrators are expected to bring illegal logs for processing. He added that rehabilitation work will also soon begin on degraded forest to bring fertility back to the areas.

[nnt]2014-08-13[/nnt]

Excise department eyes 111 items of soft drink for tax



BANGKOK: -- The Excise Department is ready to collect excise tax on green tea drinks if the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) agrees.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751300-thai-excise-department-eyes-111-items-of-soft-drink-for-tax/

Sad end to a Mother's Day reunion in Phuket
Darawan Naknakhon


Rescue personnel prepare Ms Somnow's body for removal to the hospital.

PHUKET: -- A Mother’s Day reunion appears to have gone sadly wrong yesterday, with a 73-year-old woman ending up drowned in a klong near her home.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751302-sad-end-to-a-mothers-day-reunion-in-phuket/

ATM scammers reap Bt1million at Krabi

BANGKOK: -- ATM skimming has already taken more than Bt1-million from 40 Krabi-based ATM users during the past week.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751306-atm-scammers-reap-bt1million-at-krabi/

400 Thais await return from Libya

BANGKOK: -- As of Wednesday, Thai authorities have already brought 345 Thais back home from violence-plagued Libya.

However, some 421 other evacuees are still waiting to fly back to Thailand.

In the face of continued unrest, 766 Thais have evacuated out of Libya since late last month and moved to neighbouring Tunisia to wait for their return to Thailand.

At present, there are 576 Thais in Libya. Of the number, 160 have expressed their wish to continue working and living there.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/400-Thais-await-return-from-Libya-30240839.html

[thenation]2014-08-13[/thenation]

Shop Withdraws 100,000 Baht Offer For Rare 10 Baht Coins
By Khaosod English


Punnawat Siriruengwanic, the owner of Panan Jewelry Shop, withdrew his offer to pay 100,000 for 10 baht coins minted in 1990 after a flood of accusations on Facebook accused him of being an "extortionist," 12 August 2014.

RAYONG — The antique shop that made headlines last week by promising 100,000 baht for rare 10 baht coins has withdrawn its offer after accusations of inflating the price of the coins.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/751330-shop-withdraws-100000-baht-offer-for-rare-10-baht-coins/

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