Thailand Live Thursday 18 Sep 2014

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TOURISM
World tourism numbers up 4.6 per cent in first half: UN

MADRID (AFP) - International tourist numbers grew 4.6 per cent in the first half of 2014, boosted by strong growth in the Americas, Asia and parts of Europe, the World Tourism Organisation said Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761495-world-tourism-numbers-up-46-per-cent-in-first-half-un/

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Bt50 billion expected to circulate during Vegetarian Festival
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Sept 18 -- More than Bt51 billion is expected to change hands during Thailand's upcoming annual Vegetarian Festival, said Thanavath Phonvichai, director of the Thai Chamber of Commerce University's Economic and Business Forecasting Center.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761496-bt50-billion-expected-to-circulate-during-vegetarian-festival/

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Thai PM 'sorry' for bikini remarks after Brit murder
by Boonradom Chitradon

BANGKOK, September 18, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's junta chief apologised Thursday for suggesting tourists in bikinis could be more vulnerable to attack, comments which caused an international outcry following the brutal murder of two British holidaymakers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761499-thai-pm-sorry-for-bikini-remarks-after-brit-murder/

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Six provinces still flood affected

BANGKOK, 18 September 2014 (NNT) –The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that six provinces are still flooded; they are Prachin Buri, Ranong, Sukhothai, Pitsanulok, Phichit, and Ayutthaya. The Department immediately provided help to those affected.

The continuous rain from 15th to 17th September caused floods in two provinces: Prachin Buri and Ranong. The situation in Prachin Buri will be mostly back to normal within a few days if there’s no further heavy rain, while flooding in Ranong Province has now eased.

Meanwhile, water levels in Sukhothai, Phichit, and Phitsanulok are reduced except in some agricultural low lands.

The water level in the Chao Phraya River has increased and over flowed into Ayutthaya Province in two districts and eight sub-districts.
However, the authorities instantly provided assistance to 1,062 victims in 50 villages and checked for damage. Those affected by flood can contact hotline 1784 around the clock.


-- NNT 2014-09-18

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Murdered Briton's Family Pleads For 'Considerate' Media Coverage
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK – After arriving in Bangkok today, the relatives of one of the British tourists murdered in southern Thailand this week have requested respectful media coverage, a senior police officer said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761503-murdered-britons-family-pleads-for-considerate-media-coverage/

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Cargo Ship From Africa Arrives in New Orleans With Sick Crew
BY MIKE SCHULER

NEW ORLEANS: -- A possible yet unlikely Ebola scare today in New Orleans after a foreign-flagged ship which recently called in Africa arrived with at least one critically ill crewmember onboard.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761504-cargo-ship-from-africa-arrives-in-new-orleans-with-sick-crew/

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Trang Public Health practices Ebola Virus prevention measures

TRANG, 18 September 2014 (NNT) –The Trang Public Health Authority discloses that the office has integrated with Trang Hospital, Trang Regional Center of Tropical Dermatology, Kantang Hospital, and Kangtang Harbor Checkpoint in holding a practice run, to prevent an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease.

The practice included an event-driven simulation of infected patients arriving at Kantang Harbor and the provision of urgent medical measures by specialized teams.

For the practice, the Ministry of Public Health had assigned Trang Province as the representative of prevention measures for infected patients who travel by sea in order to prepare medical experts with correct and prompt methods of treatment.


-- NNT 2014-09-18

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Koh Tao ban Full Moon parties
AFP

Full moon parties on Koh Tao will be banned. Photo Eric Molina.

SURAT THANI: The governor of Surat Thani province -- which includes Koh Tao -- said today (September 18) that the island would no longer host spin-off parties of the 'full moon' beach raves which draw backpacking hordes to neighbouring Koh Phangan.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761540-koh-tao-ban-full-moon-parties/

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General Prayuth offers an apology for a slip of the tongue

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-0cha today offered an apology for his remark about foreign tourists wearing bikinis during his recent briefing of government policies to senior government officials.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761499-thai-pm-sorry-for-bikini-remarks-after-brit-murder/page-2?p=8404701#entry8404701

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to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 19 Sep 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761601-thailand-live-friday-19-sep-2014/