Thailand Live Sunday 21 Sep 2014

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About 1,200 cyclists join Nation Car Free Day activity in Songkhla

SONGHKLA: -- About 1,200 cyclists joined the Car Free Day activity held by the Nation Broadcasting Corporation in Songkhla's Muang district at 6 am Saturday.

The participants rode their bikes a route of over 20 kilometres, passing through popular tourist destinations that include the Songkhla Lake and the large reclining Buddha of Laem Poh Temple and the Prem Tinsulanonda Bridge.

Taking part in the activity were the Songkhla governor, the Songkhla provinicial administration governor and Nation Multimedia Group Chairman Suthichai Yoon.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/About-1200-cyclists-join-Nation-Car-Free-Day-activ-30243759.html

-- The Nation 2014-09-21

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Chinese man joins Swedes in epic journey for Phuket post-tsunami orphanage

PHUKET: -- A Chinese man has joined the group of Swedes pedaling toward Phuket from Europe to raise money for a post-tsunami orphanage on the island.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/762169-chinese-man-joins-swedes-in-epic-journey-for-phuket-post-tsunami-orphanage/

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Thailand beach murders: Hannah Witheridge and David Miller may have argued in bar with gangster
By Andy Lines

KOH TAO: -- Police are also trying to trace a mystery western woman seen on CCTV running along the main street in the early hours on the night of the murders

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/762171-thailand-beach-murders-hannah-witheridge-and-david-miller-may-have-argued-in-bar-with-gangster/

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RT @RichardBarrow: According to Thai media, About 50 police in speedboats are targeting migrant workers on fishing boats near Koh Tao. Most likely Burmese.

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Police collect DNA sample from almost ten fishing crewmembers

KOH TAO: -- Police Sunday collected DNA samples from almost ten crewmembers aboard fishing boats off the shores of Koh Tao, Surat Thani, in the on-going efforts to hunt down killers of two British tourists on the island.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/761604-koh-tao-killers-will-be-caught/page-14?p=8416356#entry8416356

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Vegetable price rises as Chinese vegetarian festival coming close

BANGKOK, 21 September 2014 (NNT) - Department of Internal Trade has admitted that vegetable prices in the market have increased due to season. Chinese vegetarian food fairs will be arranged at fresh markets to offer low-priced ingredients for vegetarian consumers.

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Suchart Sinrat said the department was cooperating with fresh markets and vegetable farmers in organizing Chinese vegetarian fairs after it received complaints over price increases in fresh vegetables and other ingredients. The department also set a standard price of Chinese vegetarian food at 30-35 baht/dish and required vendors to display price labels, said Mr Suchart.

The department will hold the “Fresh Vegetables from Gardens to Consumers: Chinese Vegetarian Festival 2014” event in Bangkok and four other provinces to promote the festival and sell good quality ingredients at reasonable prices.

-- NNT 2014-09-21

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FDA steps up measures to prevent fake Chinese vegetarian food

BANGKOK, 21 September 2014 (NNT) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will collect samples of Chinese vegetarian food during this year's festival to make sure that it does not contain meat. Producers of fake Chinese vegetarian food will face legal actions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/762191-fda-steps-up-measures-to-prevent-fake-chinese-vegetarian-food/

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Prachuab Khiri Khan, Thailand: the premier site to observe the raptors

PRACHUAB KHIRIKHAN, 20 September 2014 (NNT)- The Tourism Authority of Thailand is inviting bird enthusiasts to observe a variety of raptors in flight.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/762193-prachuab-khiri-khan-thailand-the-premier-site-to-observe-the-raptors/

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Transport minister to ask BMCL to further postpone subway fare increase

BANGKOK: -- Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said Sunday that he will hold a meeting with representatives of Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited, the operator of subway services, to further delay the increase of fare by Bt1 to Bt2 per a station.

Prajin said the BMCL would be asked to delay the increase to December. The BMCL earlier agreed to delay the increase from July 3 to October 2.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Transport-minister-to-ask-BMCL-to-further-postpone-30243772.html

-- The Nation 2014-09-21

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