Thailand Live Tuesday 9 Sep 2014

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Cabinet considering lifting martial law in certain areas: Wissanu

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said the Cabinet is now considering whether to lift the martial law in certain areas.

He was speaking to reporters after the first Cabinet meeting but he did not elaborate on the plan to lift the martial law.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Cabinet-considering-lifting-martial-law-in-certain-30242889.html


-- The Nation 2014-09-09

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Ministry of Commerce to strictly control ivory trading
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Sept 9 -- Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is trying to control local ivory traders and effectively enforce relevant laws to enable Thailand to avoid costly trade sanctions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/758988-thai-commerce-ministry-to-strictly-control-ivory-trading/

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EU educates Thai exporters on GMO regulations
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Sept 9 -- European Union (EU) experts on genetically modified organisms (GMO) were training Thai exporters and academics today to prevent exports of GMO-contaminated products.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/758990-eu-educates-thai-exporters-on-gmo-regulations/

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NLA: Impeachment provision not out to target politicians

BANGKOK, 9 September 2014 (NNT) – National Legislative Assembly (NLA) vice president Surachai Liengboonlertchai said the NLA is set to discuss controversial provisions on the impeachment of political office-holders in the upcoming meeting.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/758985-nla-impeachment-provision-not-out-to-target-politicians/

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Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport rehearses Ebola response procedure
By Digital Content



NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Sept 9 -- The authorities in this southern Thai province rehearsed an Ebola response plan at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport today.

According to Nakhon Si Thammarat Public Health Office Chief Dr Utumporn Kambhu na Ayudthaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat is one of the 15 provinces on the Ebola watch list published by the Ministry of Public Health.

Health professionals and officers of Nakhon Si Thammarat Public Health Office and Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital rehearsed procedures in preparation for possible Ebola cases arriving from abroad.

The procedure started with air traffic controllers receiving a report from an inbound flight that a suspected Ebola case was on board, followed with emergency response and coordination by concerned departments.

For handling of the patient, a medical team in protective suits began separating the suspected Ebola patient by transferring the patient to a special emergency vehicle to an infection control room at the hospital specially prepared for the disease control measures.

Medical team then worked on screening airport staff and other people with close contact with the patient, who will be monitored for his or her health condition for the following 21 days.

The exercise was ordered by the ministry to prepare for possible Ebola infected people who may arrive on a plane. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-09-09

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Man shoots friend dead after drunken row in Phuket
Saran Mitrarat


Samingdum Polwong is brought to Thalang Hospital.

PHUKET: -- Thalang police are looking for a gunman who shot a man with a homemade shotgun pistol at a shack near a rubber plantation near Wat Tha Reua this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/758999-man-shoots-friend-dead-after-drunken-row-in-phuket/

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Air Force Orders Probe Into 'Naked Singer Party'
By Khaosod English


Troops from the Royal Thai Air Force arriving to protect the temporary office of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, 4 February 2014.

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Air Force is investigating a video of a naked woman entertaining a group of air force officers inside a military base, a spokesperson said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/758949-naked-air-force-dance-party-to-be-investigated-thailand/#entry8364452

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Malaysia mulls toll for Thai vehicles entering country

The Star/ANN - The Malaysian Government is studying the possibility of imposing a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for vehicles entering Malaysia from Thailand.

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said the move was aimed at curbing Thai van and taxi operators from misusing the privilege of being allowed to operate up to two kilometres inside the Malaysian border.

"Many Thai vehicles violate the rules by sending their passengers all the way to Kuala Lumpur.

"This has badly affected the income of our taxi drivers," he told a press conference at the Anti-Smuggling Unit Complex here Tuesday.

He hoped the ruling could be implemented from Jan 15 next year, when the VEP for vehicles entering from Singapore takes effect.

On Aug 1, Singapore increased VEP charges on foreign-registered vehicles entering the republic, from S$20 to S$35 daily, and for Goods Vehicle Permit from S$10 to S$40 monthly.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Malaysia would also impose the VEP on foreign vehicles entering the country from Singapore via Johor.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Malaysia-mulls-toll-for-Thai-vehicles-entering-cou-30242941.html

-- The Nation 2014-09-09

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Ayutthaya now flooded by water from dam

AYUTTHAYA: -- More than 800 homes in Sena and Pakhai districts are now surrounded by 10-50 centimetres of flood water and authorities are planning evacuation as more water is being released by Chao Phraya dam.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/759047-ayutthaya-now-flooded-by-water-from-dam/

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We need jobs, 200 beach operators tell Phuket governor

Saran Mitrarat

Surrounded by beach operators and reporters, Gov Maitri appeals for patience.

PHUKET: Over 200 former beach operators in Phuket, some in tears, some angry, braced Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut near Provincial Hall in Phuket Town this morning, pleading for his help in getting jobs after three months of unemployment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/759049-we-need-jobs-200-beach-operators-tell-phuket-governor/

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One drug trafficker killed in clashes near Thai-Myanmar border

One hilltribe guard of a drug caravan was shot dead and two believed to be injured in a clash with a paramilitary ranger force near the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province today (Tuesday).

The rangers managed to seize 4,400 methamphitamine tablets, one home-made pistol and a muzzle-loaded rifle at the scene of the clash in Ban Mae Kam Luang, Tambon Mae Salong Nok.

A Chinese-made hand grenade was also found in the hand of the dead victim.

It was reported that the ranger force still engaged in sporadic gunfight with the armed guards of the drug caravan.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/one-drug-trafficker-killed-clashes-near-thai-myanmar-border/

-- Thai PBS 2014-09-09

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