Thailand Live Friday 3 Oct 2014

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Commerce minister: This year’s exports will not fall into negative territory

BANGKOK, 3 October 2014 (NNT) - Commerce Minister Gen. Chatchai Sarikalya has expressed confidence that this year’s Thai exports will not experience minus growth and called on all sides to help find new markets.

The minister said on Thursday that the ministry would try its best to stimulate the Thai export sector during the rest 2-3 months of this year. Although the current export growth was in the negative territory, the overall export situation was improving, Gen. Chatchai added.

In order to boost exports, the minister said the government would focus on border trade more as it could contribute to the overall exports of the country.


-- NNT 2014-10-03

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Migrant 'confesses to Koh Tao murders'
Kwanhatai Malakarn,
Suwannee Bandisak
THE NATION


Myanmar migrant worker Win, 21, has confessed to the murder of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, police say.

Myanmar waiters at island restaurant, plus pub worker held for killing Britons

KOH TAO: -- A migrant worker has confessed to the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao in Surat Thani province, deputy national police chief General Jakthip Chaijinda said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765237-koh-tao-murders-myanmar-worker-confesses-killing-british-tourists/page-37?p=8474869#entry8474869

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Worse drought expected in 2015

BANGKOK, 3 October 2014 (NNT) - The Royal Irrigation Department and the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) have cooperated in preparing plans to prevent more severe drought next year. They have encouraged all sectors to help save the water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765341-worse-drought-in-thailand-expected-in-2015/

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Thai researchers' breakthrough
Wasu Wipoosanapat
The Nation



Mahidol Faculty at Siriraj patents antibody for ebola haemorrhagic fever

BANGKOK: -- A THAI medical school has achieved a breakthrough in the treatment of the deadly Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever (EHF), with the potential for commercial distribution within one year from now and boosting the world's hope of combating the deadly disease that has already claimed thousands of lives in Africa this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765342-thai-researchers-breakthrough-siriraj-patents-antibody-for-ebola-haemorrhagic-fever/

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'Aggressive' forest policy spurs fears
Chularat Saengpassa,
Suwannee Bandisak
The Nation

P-Move says families facing eviction in Chaiyaphum predate reserves

BANGKOK: -- A NON-GOVERNMENT group has raised concern about the military government's "aggressive" policy to reclaim forest areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765343-chaiyaphum-aggressive-forest-policy-spurs-fears/

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Govt's Bt1,000 per rai scheme met with doubt
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A government measure to pay a maximum of Bt15,000 each to 1.8 million families in rural areas as part of an economic stimulus package was met with doubt and scepticism by some farmers and politicians yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765344-govts-bt1000-per-rai-scheme-met-with-doubt/

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ECONOMY
FDI decline will hit wealth: expert
Sucheera Pinijparakarn
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is facing a challenge in building wealth in the country in the medium term because of the decline in competitiveness following lower foreign direct investment, as the country is unable to supply skilled labour.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765345-thai-economy-fdi-decline-will-hit-wealth/

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INVESTMENT
Turkey's Beko eyes Thai hub for Asean
KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- TURKEY-BASED BEKO, the second-largest home-appliance player in Europe, is setting up business in Thailand with an eye to making this country the brand's regional manufacturing hub in Asean.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765346-turkeys-beko-eyes-thai-hub-for-asean/

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EDITORIAL
Deep South the graveyard of Thai leaders' ambitions
The Nation

Prayut must be patient and seek to understand the roots of the insurgency

BANGKOK: -- For whatever strange reasons, the Thai media keep getting it wrong, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765347-deep-south-the-graveyard-of-thai-leaders-ambitions/

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Wanted Russian attempts to Bribe Pattaya Immigration Police



PATTAYA: -- On Thursday Night, Immigration Officers detained a 32 year old Russian who is wanted in his native country in relation to a theft case dating back to 2010.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765348-wanted-russian-attempts-to-bribe-pattaya-immigration-police/

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Woman jumps onto car roof from 2nd floor apartment in Central Pattaya



PATTAYA: - On Thursday Morning, a 24 year old woman sustained serious injuries after she reportedly jumped onto the roof of a car parked underneath her 2nd floor apartment, following a serious argument with her boyfriend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765349-woman-jumps-onto-car-roof-from-2nd-floor-apartment-in-central-pattaya/

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3 Million Baht Boat Fire in South Pattaya Boatyard



PATTAYA: -- On Thursday Morning a 3 Million Baht Speed Boat burst into flames and was completely destroyed inside a Boatyard in South Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765350-3-million-baht-boat-fire-in-south-pattaya-boatyard/

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All three migrant workers confess to rape and murder of British tourists



KOH TAO: -- The police have arrested three Myanmar migrant workers after 18 days have passed since the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao Island on September 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765351-koh-tao-all-three-migrant-workers-confess-to-rape-and-murder-of-british-tourists/

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Tycoons happy to help boost growth
Petchanet Pratruangkrai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's four leading enterprises - Thai Beverage, Charoen Pokphand Group, Central Group, and Sahaphat, have backed the government's economic stimulus plan that aims to help grassroots people, as it would help strengthen the country's economic growth, Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikulya said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765352-thailands-four-leading-enterprises-happy-to-help-boost-growth/

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Amnuay favoured to be new DSI chief
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- FOUR CANDIDATES are emerging for the influential job as head of the Department of Special Investigation after DSI chief Pol General Chatchawal Suksomjit was promoted to permanent secretary of the Justice Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765353-amnuay-favoured-to-be-thailands-new-dsi-chief/

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BURNING ISSUE
No reason to discontinue tax benefit for equity funds
Sasithorn Ongdee

BANGKOK: -- The decision to give money to farmers, which was announced by the government on Wednesday, is one of its short-term stimulus measures to try to boost economic growth in the remaining three months of this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765354-thai-politics-no-reason-to-discontinue-tax-benefit-for-equity-funds/

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Obama: America will continue to lead in uncertain world
Barack Obama
Special to McClatchy
WASHINGTON


The USS Arleigh Burke launches a Tomahawk cruise missile in the Red Sea as part of a strike mission against Islamic State targets in Syria.

US leadership is not confined to the fight against the Islamic State

WASHINGTON: -- American leadership is the one constant in an uncertain world. As Americans, we see the future not as something beyond our control, but as something we can shape for the better through concerted and collective effort. That was true this week, as we mobilised the world to confront some of our most urgent challenges.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765355-obama-america-will-continue-to-lead-in-uncertain-world/

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OVERDRIVE
Is the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong for real?
Thanong Khanthong

BANGKOK: -- Time magazine and other international news media have been quick to dub the mass demonstration for universal suffrage in Hong Kong as a democracy revolution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765356-is-the-umbrella-revolution-in-hong-kong-for-real/

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PHUKET: Budget approved for Patong underground cables
Saran Mitrarat


Patong Mayor Chalermluck.

PHUKET: -- Patong council have approved an additional B36 million budget to install underground cables along Taweewong Rd.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765357-budget-approved-for-patong-underground-cables/

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Hong Kong protests: CY Leung refuses to quit as leader

(BBC) Hong Kong's Chief Executive CY Leung says he will not resign, but has offered talks between his government and pro-democracy protesters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765359-hong-kong-leader-refuses-to-quit/

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Ebola crisis: Liberia 'to prosecute man in US hospital'

(BBC) The Liberian authorities say they will prosecute the man diagnosed with Ebola in the US, accusing him of lying over his contact with an infected relative.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765361-liberia-to-prosecute-us-ebola-man/

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North Korea 'not planning any missile or nuclear tests'

GENEVA: -- North Korea is not planning any missile or nuclear tests, the country's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, So Se Pyong, has told Reuters news agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765362-n-korea-not-planning-weapons-tests/

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Sarkozy bid divides Chirac couple over 2017 election

PARIS: -- French presidency in 2017 has split opinion between former President Jacques Chirac and his wife Bernadette.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765363-sarkozy-bid-divides-chirac-couple-over-2017-election/

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Thai police say two confess to murder of British tourists
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- Thai police on Friday said two men from Myanmar have admitted to killing a pair of British holidaymakers whose battered bodies were found on a resort island last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765351-koh-tao-all-three-migrant-workers-confess-to-rape-and-murder-of-british-tourists/page-2#entry8475239

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DNA samples from two Myanmar workers match with those collected from British victim

BANGKOK: -- A police source has confirmed that DNA sample from two of three detained Myanmar workers matched with DNA extracted from semen found on a British tourist who was killed along with her compatriot on Koh Tao on September 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765397-dna-samples-from-two-myanmar-workers-match-with-those-collected-from-british-victim/

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20 Thai provinces in the central region, the East and the South are alerted for flash flood and landslide during Oct 4-7

BANGKOK, 3 October 2014 (NNT) – Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior, warns 20 provinces to monitor the situations of flash flood, forest run-off, and mudslide during October 4th-7th.

The weather forecast by the Meteorological Department of Thailand reported that the monsoon trough lies across the lower central region, the East and the South while the low pressure area covers the middle South China Sea. Southwest monsoon remains covering the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand and is expected to become stronger periodically. Therefore, rough sea and more rain and isolated heavy rain are expected in the central region, the East and the South during October 4th-7th.

As a precaution, the Department has alerted 20 provinces to monitor the situation around the clock. Fast mobile rescuers should be ready to access all risky areas especially lowland riverbank and slopes. Furthermore, all dams, weirs and reservoirs must be checked. If not in good condition, all residents and tourists surrounding these places must be evacuated immediately.

People in risky areas should monitor the weather forecast closely. Those who are suffering from flooding, windstorm, and landslide can ask for 24-hour help from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Regional Centers or calling hotline 1784.

The 20 provinces at risk include Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan in the lower central region, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat in the East and 14 provinces in the South, namely Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Satun.


-- NNT 2014-10-03

weather forecasts for all Thai provinces: http://weather.thaivisa.com

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Two Burmese men 'admit killing Britons in Thailand'

(BBC) Thai Police have said two Burmese men have apparently confessed to killing two British tourists on Koh Tao island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765351-koh-tao-all-three-migrant-workers-confess-to-rape-and-murder-of-british-tourists/page-7?p=8475677#entry8475677

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Australia approves strikes against IS in Iraq

(BBC) The Australian cabinet has given its approval for fighter jets to join air strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765391-australia-approves-strikes-against-is-in-iraq/

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Thai stock index opens on Friday at 1,568.96 falls 0.77 points /MCOT

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7 senior men sexually assault 3 teens
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Upyimfc

UDON THANI: -- Weeks after police released an 80-year-old man accused of raping three minors and pimping them out to six other senior men, authorities re-arrested him and others after the victims’ families took their story to the press.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/765402-udon-thani-7-senior-men-sexually-assault-3-teens/