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Expats complain about traffic, but police say crackdown working



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Unclear traffic and road signs sometimes cannot be seen, and when they are, often don’t make much sense, such as this ““through the left ventricle” sign.



PATTAYA: -- Foreign drivers in Pattaya might be excused for violating traffic rules. After all, the traffic signs, if visible at all, often aren’t in English and, even when they are, can make as much sense as “through the left ventricle.”



Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763545-expats-complain-about-traffic-but-police-say-crackdown-working/


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Four men sought for vicious Phuket attack on Chinese tourist
Darawan Naknakhon

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Guo Xing after the attack, in a photo taken by one of the witnesses.

PHUKET: -- Police are searching for four men caught on camera assaulting a Chinese tourist last night (September 25) at Baan Baipor Apartment in Talad Neua.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763571-four-men-sought-for-vicious-phuket-attack-on-chinese-tourist/

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Social Development Min: Human trafficking situation in better direction

BANGKOK, 26 September 2014(NNT) – Minister of Social Development and Human Security Adul Saengsingkaew has confirmed much progress in the effort to curb human trafficking activities in Thailand as all authorities involved abide by the international standard approach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763577-thai-social-development-min-human-trafficking-situation-in-better-direction/

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Animal rights group calls for anti animal cruelty law

BANGKOK: -- Animal rights advocates have called on the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to speedily promulgate an anti animal cruelty law to prevent animal cruelty, and ensure the wellbeing of animals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763532-nla-asked-to-finally-make-long-standing-draft-of-animal-cruelty-bill-into-thai-law/#entry8440806

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Solutions to low water level in Banglang Reservoir, Yala

YALA, 26 September 2014 (NNT) -- Acting Sub Lieutenant Lertkiat Wongpothipan, the Deputy Secretary General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center, reports that the low water level in Banglang Reservoir in Yala has been causing water access problems for the people in the area.

The Center called for a meeting with responsible authorities to improve management of the water supply by building understanding and establishing mutual cooperation. There must be a clear plan for the transfer of water from Banglang Reservoir to Pattani Reservoir for agricultural, environmental and consumption purposes.

Another important issue involves the draining of saline water from the Pattani and Saiburi Rivers, while maintaining water levels. Suggestions to manage water usage include allowing people to use water only at specific times, but not the entire 24 hours, encouraging people to save water, and using water from other sources such as canals.

Mr. Kati chonnanibumrung, the Director of the Banglang Power Plant in Bannang Sata District, Yala, said that there has been a weekly arrangement to drain water from Banglang Reservoir to Pattani. This caused the water level to become too low, the lowest in the 33 years since the reservoir was built. So there needs to be an evaluation of the water supply and a management plan by the offices involved in Yala and Pattani to increase the quantity of water and ensure long-term benefits for people.

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PRD Director General confirms Music in the Garden to continue but frequency to be reduced to twice a month

BANGKOK, 26 September 2014 (NNT) -- Mr. Aphinant Chantarangsi, the Director General of the Public Relations Department (PRD), has presided over the opening ceremony of the 17th Music in the Garden to Return Happiness to People under the title of "Rattanakosin ... the Land that Molds Our Hearts.” This week’s concert featured Sutipong Wattanajung or Chomphu Fruity, a well-known singer, song writer and record producer. The event also featured other great singers including MR Jirakom Kittiyakorn and singers from the PRD Band.


The Director-General of the Public Relations Department, said that people were still very interested in Music in the Garden, however; the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) implementation has entered the second phase which focuses on finding answers to people’s problems in order to reform the country in all aspects. The PRD now has to reduce the frequency of the event to twice a month starting from October. The concerts will be held on the first and third Thursdays of the month, instead of on a weekly basis.

The next “Music in the Garden” event will be held on Thursday 2nd October 2014. This 18th concert features Charas Feung-arom.

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Lumpini police to indict doctor in surrogacy cases within next week

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BANGKOK: -- Lumpini station police said they expected to indict Dr Pisit Tantiwattanakul, owner of All IVF Clinic, by the end of this month, on two charges in connection with the surrogacy cases provided for a Japanese father.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763621-bangkok-lumpini-police-to-indict-doctor-in-surrogacy-cases-within-next-week/

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Draft law on amending intellectual property rights under consideration
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BANGKOK, Sept 26 -- A draft law amending Thailand's intellectual property rights is expected to be approved by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and enforced soon, according to Deputy Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763628-draft-law-on-amending-thailands-intellectual-property-rights-under-consideration/

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Sakaeo Municipality launches ‘Water drops innovation, Reduce mosquito larva’

SAKAEO, 26 September 2014 (NNT) – Sakaeo's Vice Governor has presided over the opening of the campaign launch of "Water drops Innovation’ to reduce Mosquito Larvae".


After the increased rates of dengue fever last year, the public and private sectors have collaborated to remove the hotbed of common household mosquitoes, using five methods including transferring water, covering water supplies, discarding waste water, maintaining water containers, and eliminating mosquito eggs and larvae.

Sakaeo Province has devised an innovation to interrupt the mosquito life circle by using a water drops innovation. Most people in the sample group were satisfied with test results since it saved water with no chemical substances.

However, people are asked to prevent dengue fever by eliminating waterlogged resources at least once a week.

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NLA Grants Itself Open-Ended Impeachment Power
By Khaosod English

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Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra at the Vegetarian festival in Bangkok's Chinatown on 24 Sept 2014.

BANGKOK — The military-dominated National Legislative Assembly has granted itself the authority impeach political office holders, without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763638-nla-grants-itself-open-ended-impeachment-power/

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Seawall for Phuket's Surin Beach discussed
Saran Mitrarat

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Stormy weather in June chewed big chunks out of the Surin Beach shoreline, knocking down palm trees.

PHUKET: -- Officials led by Vice-Governor Sommai Preechasilpa met on Wednesday afternoon (September 24) to discuss a coastal erosion protection plan for Surin beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763672-seawall-for-phukets-surin-beach-discussed/

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Japan wants to invest in Thailand's basic infrastructure
By Digital Content

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NEW YORK, Sept 26 -- Japan wants to invest in Thailand’s basic infrastructure development projects including a high-speed train, urban rail transportation, satellite technology and water management, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763676-japan-wants-to-invest-in-thailands-basic-infrastructure/

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Myanmar has full confidence in Thai government: Thai ambassador
By Digital Content

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NAY PYI TAW, Sept 26 -- The Myanmar government has full confidence in Thailand’s interim government led by Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha, especially regarding vital projects which concern both neighbouring countries, Thai ambassador to Yangon Pisanu Suvanajata said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763678-myanmar-has-full-confidence-in-thai-government-thai-ambassador/

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Koh Tao Murder: Police 'Willing' To Probe Abuse of Burmese Suspects
By Khaood English

SURAT THANI — A senior Thai police officer has promised to investigate the claim that police abused Burmese migrant workers while interrogating them about the murder of two British tourists in southern Thailand last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763684-koh-tao-murder-police-willing-to-probe-abuse-of-burmese-suspects/

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BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court has ruled in favor of Channel 3 to have its original Channel 3 analogue to be broadcast on satellite and cable TV networks, but till October 11, not until end of October as requested by the channel.

The court’s ruling came after Channel 3 petitioned the court against the order of the National Broadcasting Commission for satellite and cable TV networks to stop rebroadcasting original Channel 3 dialogue programs from September 30.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/64340/

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NLA will be asked by NACC to impeach Ms Yingluck and other Pheu Thai ex-MPs

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BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission will submit to the National Legislative Assembly next week two impeachment cases, one regarding constitutional amendments to change the composition of the Senate and the other concerning with the rice pledging scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/763713-nla-will-be-asked-by-nacc-to-impeach-ms-yingluck-and-other-pheu-thai-ex-mps/

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