Thailand Live Wednesday 1 Oct 2014

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Cambodian, Thai soldiers wounded in border skirmish

Phnom Penh: -- Fighting briefly broke out on the Thai-Cambodian border this week, a media report said Wednesday, the first such incident since the Thai junta's coup in May.

A Cambodian soldier was shot three times and was in hospital, while a Thai soldier was also reported wounded, The Phnom Penh Post reported.

It was not clear which side opened fire first in Monday’s incident near the disputed ancient temple of Preah Vihear.

Cambodian General Chea Tara was quoted as saying the situation had now normalized.

Cambodia’s porous border with Thailand has long been a bone of contention.

The International Court of Justice ruled in 1962 that the Preah Vihear temple, around 400 kilometres north of Phnom Penh, was Cambodian territory.

The area surrounding the clifftop temple is still disputed.

The Cambodian government had strong ties to the overthrown government of former Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra, but has tried to maintain friendly relations with the junta since it came to power in May.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Cambodian-Thai-soldiers-wounded-in-border-skirmish-30244529.html

-- The Nation 2014-10-01

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Don't miss last total lunar eclipse on October 8



BANGKOK: -- The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand ( NARIT) has invited Thai people to watch the last total lunar eclipse of this year on October 8, saying the next such eclipse will be in April next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764929-dont-miss-last-total-lunar-eclipse-on-october-8-across-thailand/

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BURNING ISSUE
Content of speech more significant than language skills
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- People in Thailand missed the point and appear to have only listened to Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn's English accent when he delivered Thailand's statement during the 69th Session of the United Nations in New York over the weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764931-content-of-speech-more-significant-than-language-skills-thai-politics/

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Prohibited areas defined for boats in Phuket
Saran Mitrarat


This is the prohibited area next to Phuket's navy base. It blocks off all of Ao Yon. Base map: Google

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Marine Office (PMO) has published coordinates for the boundaries of the prohibited area of ocean into which no boats in Phuket may enter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764932-prohibited-areas-defined-for-boats-in-phuket/

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Cabinet considers economic stimulation measures
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Oct 1 -- Economic stimulation measures were proposed to the cabinet at today's meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764933-thai-cabinet-considers-economic-stimulation-measures/

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China celebrates 65th anniversary
By Digital Content

BEIJING, Oct 1 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping said Tuesday China will continue to give priority to development, adhere to reform and innovation and stay committed to the path of peaceful development.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764935-china-celebrates-65th-anniversary/

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Rector apologises but no dismissal of guilty seniors



BANGKOK: -- Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Bangkok rector has apologised a first year student and her parents for causing burn injuries to her during the freshmen blessing ceremony.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764937-hazing-thai-rector-apologizes-but-no-dismissal-of-guilty-seniors/

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Fitch: Thailand's Ratings Remain Resilient

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764938-fitch-thailands-ratings-remain-resilient/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Immigration raid targets Digital Nomads in Chiang Mai

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764936-immigration-raid-targets-digital-nomads-in-chiang-mai/

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Farmers ask PM to escalate unpaid rice sales

BANGKOK: -- Farmers from Nakhon Sawan and Phichit provinces asked Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to act immediately after their long wait for money from the rice sale under the previous rice pledging scheme have not yet reached them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764948-farmers-ask-pm-prayuth-to-escalate-unpaid-rice-sales/

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Nation editorial cartoonist finds new venue for political cartoon exhibition

BANGKOK: -- The Nation's editorial cartoonist Stephff has secured a new venue to for his political cartoons exhibition " Frankenstein-ocracy".

The new venue will be " CHO WHY " at the address of 17, soi nana - off Rama 4 in Chinatown. The exhibition will be held on Thursday October 16 from 7 pm until midnight.

His initial venue at the the Alliance Francaise was cancelled by the foundation.

The exhibition will put on display 60 cartoons about Thai-style democracy viewed by Stephf

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Nation-editorial-cartoonist-finds-new-venue-for-po-30244534.html


-- The Nation 2014-10-01

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Phuket meter taxis a good deal: VIDEO
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- The new metered taxis have been in operation for most of September so the boys from Phuket News TV took their cameras along with them when they took a taxi from the Phuket International Airport to the Tesco Lotus/Samkong intersection, just outside Phuket Town – the offices of Class Act Media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764956-phuket-meter-taxis-a-good-deal-video/

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Police are confident of identifying or arresting a suspect in the Sept 15 Koh Tao murder in a few days as they shortlist and are checking 10 potential suspects. /Bangkok Post

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Aging population grows in Thailand



BANGKOK: -- Thailand now has almost 10 million aging population with most of them having chronic diseases, according to permanent secretary of Public Health Ministry Dr Narong Sahametapat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764958-aging-population-grows-in-thailand/

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SET index closed 1,587.35, up 1.68; Bt/USD32.33; GBP52.23; AUD27.93; EUR40.65; CAD28.69; HKD4.15; SGD25.19; JPY29.29

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Arrest Warrant for Koh Tao Murder Suspect to be Issued in Three Days

SURAT THANI, 1 October 2014 (NNT) - Royal Thai Police expect to issue a warrant within three days for the arrest of a suspect in the case of the double murder on Koh Tao.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764991-arrest-warrant-for-koh-tao-murder-suspect-to-be-issued-in-3-days/

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Tourist arrivals may decline 15-20 per cent

BANGKOK: -- The number of international arrivals this year is expected to drop by 15-20 per cent, judging from slow bookings for high season as foreigners are avoiding a country still under martial law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764992-thailand-international-tourist-arrivals-may-decline-15-20-per-cent/

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Beauty clinic shuts down after client dies during surgery

BANGKOK: -- A beauty clinic in Samut Prakan province has reportedly closed down after one of its clients died on the surgery table recently.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764994-samut-prakan-beauty-clinic-shuts-down-after-client-dies-during-surgery/

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Transport Ministry urges taxi drivers to upgrade service ahead of fare hike review

BANGKOK, 1 October 2014 (NNT) – The Transport Ministry has urged taxi operators to comply with the standard of services set by the ministry, while it considers a taxi fare increase.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/764996-transport-ministry-urges-thai-taxi-drivers-to-upgrade-service-ahead-of-fare-hike-review/

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Angry vendors block traffic and padlock Bang Rak district office

BANGKOK: -- Angry vendors this morning padlocked the Bang Rak district office and temporarily blocked the Nares road in a show of protest against a crackdown of vendors in front of Wat Hua Lampong.

Pol MajGen Adul Narongsak, deputy commissioner of metropolitan police bureau, Mr Wallop Suwandee, advisory chair of Bangkok governor and Pol Maj-Gen Wichai Sangprapai, an advisor to the governor, led dozens of police and municipal police to evict and remove vendors’ stalls on the footpath in front of the temple after an end of the reprieve today.

Apparently, several vendors were reluctant to move out as ordered by the officials. About 30 of them then marched to Bang Rak district office which is just a stone’s throw away to padlock the office’s front gate to prevent officials and members of the public from getting in and out of the premise. Some of them temporarily blocked the traffic on Nares road in front of the district office before they were dispersed and threatened with legal action.

Mr Wallop said that the vendors had to be evicted after they were given a reprieve. The footpath in front of the temple has to be returned to the pedestrians as the vendors have occupied the space for a long time forcing many pedestrians to walk on the road.

Meanwhile, Pol Maj-Gen Wichai said that the City Hall would not talk with the vendors again after they were given long enough time to move to elsewhere. He also said that those who shut the district office would face charges of illegal detention and causing damage to properties.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/angry-vendors-block-traffic-padlock-bang-rak-district-office/

-- Thai PBS 2014-10-01

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Thailand Live Thursday 2 Oct 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765070-thailand-live-thursday-2-oct-2014/