Heavy rains expected to cover most parts of Thailand

BANGKOK, 28 August 2014 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department forecasted that heavy rains are expected throughout 70-80 percent of the country during August 28-30.

During the next two days, a high-intensity monsoon would be passing through the lower northern region as well as the central and eastern regions of Thailand.

Meanwhile, another southwestern monsoon would be covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Following these phenomena, Thailand would face heavy rains in many parts of the country.

Bangkok and its suburbs, meanwhile, are set to face cloudy skies and thunderstorms throughout 80 percent of the capital.

Temperatures are expected to hover between 24-25 degrees Celsius at minimum and 32-34 degrees Celsius at maximum. Wind speeds in the southwestern region are expected to reach 10-30 kmph.


-- NNT 2014-08-28

Roadside bomb attack kills a female teacher



PATTANI: -- A roadside bomb attack on a group of teachers riding on motorcycles and protecting by police killed a teacher and wounded two others.

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Ranong private sector call for Kra Isthmus Canal project revival
By Digital Content

RANONG, Aug 28 -- Private business interests in Thailand's southern province of Ranong is proposing a revived 'Thai Canal,' or Kra Isthmus Canal project to Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha for consideration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755550-ranong-private-sector-call-for-kra-isthmus-canal-project-revival/

Oil prices is expected to go down from 1-3.89 baht per litre beginning midnight tonight after the National Energy Policy Committee met today to cut excise taxes collected from oil.

Gasoline 95 will be reduced by 3.89 baht, Gasohol 95 by 2.12 baht, Gasohol 91 by 1.86 baht, E20 by 1.00 baht. But for diesel, the price will rise by 0.14 baht.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/57724/


-- Thai PBS 2014-08-28

Oil prices to be cut sharply midnight



BANGKOK: -- Oil prices is expected to go down from 1-3.89 baht per litre beginning midnight tonight after the National Energy Policy Committee met today to cut excise taxes collected from oil.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755558-pump-prices-to-be-cut-sharply-midnight-thailand/

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Criminal Court rejects murder lawsuit against Abhisit, Suthep
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Thursday rejected the murder lawsuit against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.

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Thammasat University students protest about excessive food prices

BANGKOK, 28 August 2014 (NNT) - College students in Thammasat University have been seen holding signs protesting against high prices of the food sold in the central cafeteria of the university’s Rangsit Campus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755560-thammasat-university-students-protest-about-excessive-food-prices/

Bangkok Hospital group buys Phuket International for B3.61bn
The Phuket News


Phuket International Hospital. Photo Google Street View

PHUKET: -- Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PLC (BDMS), better known as the Bangkok Hospital Group, has bought the Phuket International Hospital (PIH) for B3.61 billion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755562-bangkok-hospital-group-buys-phuket-international-for-b361bn/

Motorists warned to prepare their journey to avoid traffic gridlock



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok’s motorists and bus commuters were warned to brace for traffic gridlock today as heavy rains are expected probably in the evening, said Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-aek, commander of traffic police, today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755569-bangkok-motorists-warned-to-prepare-their-journey-to-avoid-traffic-gridlock/

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Bangchak set to reduce pump prices to return happiness to people

BANGKOK, 28 August 2014 (NNT) - Domestic oil retailer Bangchak confirmed that it is mulling the decision to reduce pump prices in accordance with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s policy to return happiness to the people.

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Court dismisses case against ex-PM Abhisit, ex-Deputy PM Suthep
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 28 -- Thailand's Criminal Court on Thursday dismissed a murder lawsuit against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755511-thai-court-dismisses-murder-charges-against-former-pm-abhisit/page-3?p=8309226#entry8309226

BLAZE
Fire damages Poipet border market

BANGKOK: -- Fire broke out at Poipet border market adjacent to Sa Kaew's Aranyaprathet district Thursday morning, destroying a stock of secondhand clothes kept the back of the market.

A private school; Bridgeton, situated near the market was forced to suspend classes for about an hour. Some 500 students were evacuated. About 500 sacks of secondhand clothes were burnt and the damage was estimated to be about Bt5 million.

The market in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchay province is about two kilometers from the border.

Cambodia asked for water trucks from the Sa Kaew authorities. They found it difficult to extinguish the fire because the market is in the middle of a dense residential community.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Fire-damages-Poipet-border-market-30241972.html


-- The Nation 2014-08-28

Phuket 'mafia taxi' police raids net 66 of 83 targets
Tanyaluk Sakoot

Target No 1: Ex-mayor Pian Keesin.

PHUKET: Sixty six people out of the 83 targeted in this morning’s massive raid on Patong aimed at destroying the “taxi mafia” in the town were arrested, police have announced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755614-phuket-mafia-taxi-police-raids-net-66-of-83-targets/

SET index closed 1,559.05, down 5.53; Bt/USD31.79; GBP52.61; AUD29.58; EUR41.86; CAD29.15; HKD4.09; SGD25.36; JPY30.49

Malaysia jails six over 'nude games'

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court sent six men to jail for a month on Thursday and will try four other people over a nudist gathering that triggered outrage in the Muslim-majority country, a defence lawyer said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755621-malaysia-jails-six-over-nude-games/

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FUEL PRICES
Petrol prices down as excise taxes are cut

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Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested for online fraud
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 28 -- Police from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) arrested Nigerian Stanley Onyekwere and Thai Anchulee Siriwong at their rented room in Bangkok's Bueng Kum district as their gang had used emails to lure a Taiwanese steel company into transferring about Bt4.6 million baht to their bank accounts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755627-nigerian-man-thai-woman-arrested-for-online-fraud/

Thailand hosts International Nuclear Science and Technology Conference
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 28 -- Thailand is hosting the International Nuclear Science and Technology Conference 2014 in Bangkok from today through Saturday, paving the way for the kingdom to become a leader in nuclear science and technology in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the foreseeable future.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755629-thailand-hosts-international-nuclear-science-and-technology-conference/

Japanese businessman meets with PM
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 28 -- A leading Japanese businessman has met with Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to discuss obstacles to doing business within Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/755631-japanese-businessman-meets-with-pm-prayuth/

PM tasks military with assisting flood-affected residents

BANGKOK, 28 August 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has expressed concerns over the risk of flooding in the country during this period and instructed military units to be ready to lend a hand to those affected.

According to Deputy Army Spokesperson Col Winthai Suwaree, Gen Prayuth indicated that heavy rains are expected to continue dampening many areas nationwide and could inflict damages on people’s homes and agricultural land. He thus assigned all military units to take care of residents in flood-prone locales and make sure relief efforts are fully and continuously conducted should a flood disaster occur.

A special command center has been set up to closely coordinate with administrative officials and disaster prevention and mitigation staff in each province. Troops, along with equipment and vehicles, are being readied for related procedures, such as the rescue and evacuation of flood victims, transport of their belongings and inspection of damages.

As for the Bangkok Metropolis, where flooding often adds to the traffic problems, Gen Prayuth urged relevant authorities to maximize the capacity of the drainage system in a bid to avert an impact on people’s commute, especially during rush hours.


-- NNT 2014-08-28

Fewer US firms in Thailand expect businesses growth in coming years despite launch of Asean Economic Community: American Chamber of Commerce (Thailand) survey /The Nation

MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has resigned from the Post Publishing director, the company said in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. /Bangkok Post

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