MSU opens Smart Tourism Center

MAHA SARAKHAM, 30 September 2014 (NNT) -- Associate Professor Dr. Supachai Smappito, the acting President of Mahasarakham University, has opened a Smart Tourism Center at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Mahasarakham University. Participating in the opening ceremony were Assistant Professor Dr. Somkiat Pupatvibul, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Mr. Akkapol Preuksawan, General Manager of the Regent Cha-am Hospitality School.

Professor Wiriya Siboonreung, who is responsible for this program, said that the university's Smart Tourism Center has been established as an integrated tourism resource center, by providing online information on electronic devices, and by storing research papers on tourism in the online database. Users can access electronic documents simply by using the QR Code. Moreover, the Center is to be a tourism learning center for students, the faculty, and other organizations in the northeastern region. Its intended that this Center helps to prepare Thai people for the AEC integration in the near future.


-- NNT 2014-09-30

Calvary soldiers raid three gambling dens in Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- More than 30 soldiers raided three gambling dens in Talad Suanplu area near Narng Linchee road in Bangkok, arresting five gamblers and a house owner on charge of illegal operating a gambling den and gambling.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764456-calvary-soldiers-raid-three-gambling-dens-in-bangkok/

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Mobile data centre to fight floods
Wasu Vipoosanapat
The Nation



Science minister unveils Bt90 million facility, which aims to give fast assessments

BANGKOK: -- ASIA'S FIRST MOBILE data centre - which aims to monitor and promptly address flood problems, notably emergencies - was unveiled yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764377-first-mobile-water-data-center-in-asia-launched/#entry8458450

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Siriraj comes up with an antibody for Ebola
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A THAI medical school has successfully produced an antibody for the treatment of the deadly Ebola haemorrhagic fever.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764359-we-have-the-cure-for-ebola-bangkoks-siriraj-hospital-announces/page-9?p=8458457#entry8458457

Leaked NRC names 'disappointing'
KRIS BHROMSUTHI,
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK
THE NATION

Large groups of popular society left out, which may result in biased reforms

BANGKOK: -- The 173 names of National Reform Council (NRC) members that were leaked yesterday clearly signify political bias and social exclusion, which could lead to unfair reform proposals that will make all reconciliation efforts fail, academics and politicians said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764530-leaked-nrc-names-disappointing/

Thailand 'still attractive for hotel investment'
SUCHAT SRITAMA
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Thailand remains attractive for hotel investment thanks for a wide range of reasons, while Phuket is likely foreigners' best choice for a second home, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Andrew Langdon, executive vice president for JLL's hotels and hospitality group, said the Thai hotel business remained positive and healthy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764531-thailand-still-attractive-for-hotel-investment/

Police look for man in VDO footage as a key to provide clue of murder



BANGKOK: -- Police are looking for a man shown in a video footage walking and running in shorts, bare-chested on a beach road on Koh Tao on the night two British backpackers were murdered hoping that he may provide a clue which may help resolve the case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764534-koh-tao-police-look-for-man-in-vdo-footage-as-a-key-to-provide-clue-of-murder/

Army chief retires after four turbulent years
The Nation


A military parade is held to bid farewell to 262 generals, including Army chief Prayut Chan-o-cha, who retire today, at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok province yesterday.

BANGKOK: -- General Prayut Chan-o-cha's four full years as Army commander-in-chief ends today, with his mandatory retirement starting tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764536-army-chief-gen-prayuth-retires-after-four-turbulent-years/

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Koh Tao party zone plan amid security concerns
Suchat sritama
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- DESIGNATED entertainment and activity areas and a special management team will be implemented on Koh Tao, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764409-plan-for-special-area-where-tourists-can-party-safely-on-koh-tao/?p=8458529#entry8458529

Drones to keep an eye on national parks
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A programme to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, was launched yesterday to survey conserved forestland and wildlife populations in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Kui Buri National Park and Tub Lan National Park, which straddles Nakhon Ratchasima and Prachin Buri provinces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764541-drones-to-keep-an-eye-on-thai-national-parks/

Off-road truckers apologise for 'reckless' race
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The president of "Soom Wat Pa" off-road truck club apologised yesterday to Nakhon Nayok people for a truck race in Klong Madeu, source of the Nakhon Nayok River.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764542-off-road-truckers-apologise-for-reckless-race-in-nakhon-nayok/

Judge kills his wife, himself
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Phitsanulok Court judge Chalermpol Butrdee shot dead his wife before turning the gun on himself early yesterday morning at their home in Nakhon Sawan's Muang district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764543-phitsanulok-court-judge-kills-his-wife-himself/

Villagers face eviction threats from 'mafia'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE SOUTHERN Peasants' Federation of Thailand has warned that villagers may be at risk of violence and eviction by "mafia" figures with links to a land-grabbing scheme in the Klong Sai Pattana community in Surat Thani's Chai Buri district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764544-thai-villagers-face-eviction-threats-from-mafia/

Varsity to probe claims of burns from candle wax in hazing
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok's Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University plans a further investigation into a hazing ceremony in which freshmen suffered burns from candle wax.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764547-bangkok-varsity-to-probe-claims-of-burns-from-candle-wax-in-hazing/

For Prayut, Asem meet is ideal place to make international bow
Thepchai Yong
The Nation


Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presides over a Cabinet meeting at Government House.

BANGKOK: -- Reluctance to face critics in Europe is understandable, but who better than the junta leader to explain Thailand's democracy roadmap to the world?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764551-for-prayut-asem-meet-is-ideal-place-to-make-international-bow/

Deputy PM confident murderers of British tourists will be arrested soon



BANGKOK: -- The deputy prime Minister in charge of national security stated his confidence that the police will be able to bring the case of the two murdered English tourists on Koh Tao Island to a conclusion and stressed that there were no mafia operating on the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764554-deputy-pm-confident-murderers-of-british-koh-tao-tourists-will-be-arrested-soon/

DNA sample collection continues in Koh Tao tourists murder case
By Digital Content

SURAT THANI, Sept 30 -- The Thai authorities continue collecting samples for DNA tests in the search for suspects in the murder of two British tourists on the southern island of Ko Tao in this province on September 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764573-dna-sample-collection-continues-in-koh-tao-tourists-murder-case/

Airports of Thailand to ask cabinet in early Dec. to approve construction of 2nd terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport to serve more passengers. /The Nation

Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,585.89 gains 0.10 points /MCOT

Four earthquakes, ranging from 1.7 to 2.7 on Richter scale, hit Chiang Rai's Mae Suai; no casualties or damage reported /MCOT

Public Health Ministry shows full support for Ebola outbreak control

BANGKOK, 30 September 2014 (NNT) - The Public Health Ministry is planning to propose to this week’s Cabinet meeting a plan to support the control of the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764586-thai-health-ministry-shows-full-support-for-ebola-outbreak-control/

Civil court annuls expulsion order against Indian businessman Satish Sehgal

BANGKOK: -- The Civil Court Tuesday annulled the expulsion order against Indian businessman Satish Sehgal. Then, interior minister Chalerm Yoobamrung issued the order on allegations that Satish joined demonstrations against the Pheu Thai government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764590-thai-court-annuls-expulsion-order-against-indian-businessman-satish-sehgal/

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Civil Court conducts hearing on Indian businessman’s deportation case

BANGKOK, 30 September 2014 (NNT) - The Civil Court of Thailand has summoned Mr. Sathit Segal for a hearing after he had filed a petition against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her deputy Chalerm Yubumrung over their orders to deport him out of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764590-thai-court-annuls-expulsion-order-against-indian-businessman-satish-sehgal/#entry8459593

North Korea issues mobile phone etiquette guidelines

(BBC) Mobile phone use in North Korea has become so widespread that state media have begun issuing guidelines on manners for using them, it seems.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764595-north-korea-issues-mobile-phone-etiquette-guidelines/

Broadcasting regular remains split on Channel 3's multicasts



BANGKOK: -- The broadcasting regulator today voted 3 against 2 to approve Channel 3’s simulcasts of its analogue programmes through the digital TV station of BEC Multimedia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764596-thai-broadcasting-regular-remains-split-on-channel-3-multicasts/

Hong Kong protests: Resignation call amid stand-off

HONG KONG: -- Pro-democracy protesters have again urged Hong Kong's leader to step down saying he will be condemned by history, as huge crowds continue to bring parts of the territory to a standstill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764598-resignation-call-amid-hk-stand-off/

Religious teacher shot dead in Pattani

PATTANI: -- A religious teacher was shot dead Monday night in a drive-by shooting while he was riding home in a motorcycle in Panare district of Pattani.

The victim was identified as Waesumae Sudden, 67.

Pol Col Panyawat Chumsang, head of Panarae police station, said the shooting happened at about 8.00 p.m. on Highway 42 in Tambon Kuan of Panarae district.

The victim was riding home alone after performing his routine prayer at a mosque.

Two men in a motorcycle followed him behind and fired several shots on his head with a handgun.

He was hit on the head and fell to the ground with his motorcycle.

He was admitted to Panarae hospital and was pronounced dead later.

Cause of the shooting was not yet known, he said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/religious-teacher-shot-dead-pattani/


-- Thai PBS 2014-09-30

Thailand eyeing to attract 20,000 Brunei tourists



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting to get about 20,000 Bruneian tourists this year, or over 40 percent more than last year’s 14,000 tourist arrivals, according to The Brunei Times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764604-thailand-eyeing-to-attract-20000-brunei-tourists/

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Satish Sehgal is now free to live in the country



BANGKOK: -- The Civil Court on Tuesday revoked the order of the defunct Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) to deport the Indian businessman Satish Sehgal with reason that the deportation order's was discriminated and defying its order.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764590-thai-court-annuls-expulsion-order-against-indian-businessman-satish-sehgal/#entry8459904

Danish tourist sexually assaulted by Thai man in Pattaya area

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764602-danish-tourist-sexualy-assaulted-by-thai-man-in-pattaya-area/

Bangkok expedites installation of lights and CCTV in city danger spots

BANGKOK, 30 September 2014 (NNT) - Bangkok is expediting the installation of lighting systems and CCTV in 283 areas of risk to citizens.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764607-bangkok-expedites-installation-of-lights-and-cctv-in-city-danger-spots/