Thermoscan installed at Suvarnabhumi Airport
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BANGKOK, Aug 23 -- In an attempt to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from infiltrating Thailand, authorities at Suvarnabhumi Airport have installed a Thermoscan at the airport terminal, said Dr Jariengroj Krishna, Medical Department director of Airports of Thailand (AoT).

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NCPO to be tasked with solving pressing problems
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BANGKOK, Aug 23 -- Resolving pressing problems in Thailand after the formation of an interim government will be tackled by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), which seized power on May 22, said NCPO leader and army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.

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Lennon killer denied parole again

Murderer Chapman deep into his incarceration. Photo: AFP

The man who shot dead Beatles star John Lennon was denied parole for an eighth time after being deemed likely to violate the law again, prison authorities said Friday (August 22).

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Australian sex offender should not have children, victim says

Sydney - One of the victims of a convicted child sex offender in Australia who recently fathered twins by a Thai surrogate said Saturday he should not be allowed to have custody of children.

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BOT confident in GDP growth during second half of 2014

BANGKOK, 23 August 2014 (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand has expressed confidence in the growth outlook of the country’s economy during the second half of 2014.

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2 Cambodians arrested in Sakeaw for smuggling illegal goods into Thailand

SAKEAW, 23 Aug 2014, (NNT) - Sakeaw officials have arrested 2 Cambodian traders for smuggling illegal goods into the Kingdom through customs office in Arunyapratet District.

The traders hid the goods inside two trolleys full of foldable cradles, declaring that their merchandise only consists of fabric and iron cradle legs.

However, military and police officials became suspicious inspected the trolleys and found several logs of processed rare wood, 2 sacks of Vietnamese coffee, 12 sacks of Vietnamese tea, and 4 sacks of 50 KG of Vietnamese rice.

Authorities confiscated the goods and arrested two suspects while another one managed to flee.

-- NNT 2014-08-23

Hospital Porn Star Charged With Computer Crime Act

BANGKOK: -- A porn actress who filmed herself having sex with a partner in a hospital bathroom last week has been charged with violating the Computer Crime Act, which carries a penalty of five years in prison.

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Ministry of Public Health asserts blood test of woman who was sick on returning from Liberia was free of Ebola virus, to re-test tomorrow /MCOT

Ang Thong Fish Market to be reorganized

ANG THONG, 23 Aug 2014, (NNT) - The authorities in Ang Thong Province is planning to reorganize the fish market in Muang District, improving the area’s visual appeal while eliminating vices and crimes.

Provincial authorities have invited vendors and entrepreneurs in the fish market to a discussion on the matter after receiving numerous complaints about drugs, illegal immigrant workers, and parking mismanagement.

The officials have explained to the business operators in the area that the issues of crimes, drugs, and gambling would be addressed, adding that illegal foreign workers would also be asked to register. Authorities expressed their strong belief that the market’s visual appeal and reputation would be restored once the project is completed.

Muang District’s Fish Market is the largest of its kind in the province. The venue is a regional distributing and vending hub for seafood of various kinds. It generates more than 100 million baht of income annually for Ang Thong Province.

-- NNT 2014-08-23

4 Vietnamese trawlers impounded for illegal fishing in Gulf of Thailand, 33 nautical miles from Chon Buri's Koh Juang /MCOT

Applications for NRC remains sluggish
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BANGKOK, Aug 23 -- Candidates application for members of the National Reform Council (NRC) on the 10th day Saturday in Bangkok remained sluggish with only 20 applicants applying for candidacy this morning, Election Commission (EC) officials said.

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Thailand indicts 26 on terrorism, arms charges

BANGKOK, August 23, 2014 (AFP) - Twenty-six people accused of plotting an attack in Thailand have been indicted by a military court on charges including weapon possession and conspiring to commit terrorism, their lawyer said Saturday.

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British Man Found Dead In Pattaya

PATTAYA – August 23, 2014 [Pattaya Daily News];- at 03.00 am Pol.Lt.Kwanchai Numkanisorn-investigation inspector- was notified that a foreigner was dead in the Spanish Place Pattaya condominium on the 6th floor. After notification the police officers, doctors from Bang Lamung hospital and Sawang Borriboon rescue team rushed to the scene.

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UPDATE:

Briton Dies After 'Cocaine-Fueled Argument' in Pattaya

By Khaosod Eng.

CHONBURI — A British man died early this morning after going on a cocaine-fueled rampage at a condominium in Chonburi province, his girlfriend says.

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