Thailand Live Saturday 18 Oct 2014

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HARMONY WORLD PUPPET CARNIVAL
The poetry of puppets
Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
THE NATION

Bangkok celebrates marionette magic with the Harmony World Puppet Carnival

BANGKOK: -- Thais first heard of the World Festival of Puppet Art back in 2006 when our very own troupe, the Joe Louis Puppet Theatre, returned home from Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, with the Best Traditional Performance Award.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769385-the-poetry-of-puppets/

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RT @RichardBarrow: ภาพมุมสูง: Bang Pu Seaside Resort (สถานตากอากาศบางปู) in Samut Prakan. Not too far from #Bangkok #Thailand #ttot http://t.co/qx8ZHuK8BG

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Thai-Myanmar drug control effort underway using successful Doi Tung model

BANGKOK: -- Drug traffickers continue to use Thailand's northern border as major route to smuggle narcotics into the country to further to other destinations in the world prompting concern for authorities of both Thailand and Myanmar.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769396-thai-myanmar-drug-control-effort-underway-using-successful-doi-tung-model/

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Proper industrial waste treatment pledged

BANGKOK: -- The minister of industry has pledged to push for proper disposal of industrial waste through implementation of relevant laws.

Minister of Industry Chakamon Phasukwanich made the pledge as he visited the Professional Waste Technology (1999) Public Company Limited, located in Wattana-Nakhorn district of Sakaew province to study its waste management programme as more than one industrial estates nationwide are reportedly mistreated their hazardous waste.

The minister said he was satisfied with the company’s proper and safe service and that the company is capable of disposing 1,500 tons of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes per day.

He said the company also has the potential to provide further service as the current service only covers 20 percent of the company’s total capacity.

Report shows that one third of hazardous waste is being disposed at the treatment facility.

He encourages Industrial Works Department to implement a law to put all hazardous waste for proper treatment.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/proper-industrial-waste-treatment-pledged/

-- Thai PBS 2014-10-18

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UPDATE:

UK police to join in probe of British tourist murders

UK police officers are to travel to Thailand to help investigate the murders of two British tourists found dead on the island of Koh Tao, BBC reported yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769317-thailand-agrees-to-british-police-help-over-murders/page-15?p=8550395#entry8550395

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Inheritance tax contributes little to government coffers

BANGKOK: -- Academicians say the government’s plan to collect 10 percent of inheritance tax for those who are left an inheritance of more than 50 million baht will merely contribute minimal revenue to government coffer.

Somchai Jitsuchon, Research Director of the Thailand Development Research Institute s (TDRI), said that the government’s implementation of the inheritance tax policy will not contribute much to its revenue collection.

He said although, the government could get more revenue if it decides to increase rate of value added tax (VAT) but it has to keep track with the growth of the economy.

Meanwhile, he said the negative income tax policy may be branded as another populist schemes but it will definitely cost less than the rice pledging scheme introduced by the previous government.

He said the scheme would help redistribute income to the poor but strict registration system is needed to prevent subrogation

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/inheritance-tax-contributes-little-government-coffers/

-- Thai PBS 2014-10-18

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Phuket police get tough on crime ahead of ‘high season’
Eakkapop Thongtub

All clear. Phuket police inspect the shooting range at the foot of Patong hill.

PHUKET: In anticipation for the coming “High Season”, Phuket police are working hard to rid the streets of crime, with drugs and weapons at the top of their raids and inspections itinerary.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769434-phuket-police-get-tough-on-crime-ahead-of-high-season/

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Poll says news media is dominated, needs reform

Bangkok Poll says Thai news media is not independent but dominated by corporations and politicians, and it needs reform.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769435-poll-says-news-media-is-dominated-needs-reform/

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EC Provincial office holds meeting on corruption prevention

BANGKOK, 18 Oct 2014, (NNT) - The provincial Election Commission offices yesterday held a seminar on the amendment of law to prevent election corruption.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769454-ec-provincial-office-holds-meeting-on-corruption-prevention/

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Celebrating Phuket’s tin-mining past on Loy Krathong 2014
Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: If you’re in Phuket on November 3-4, be sure to head up to Thalang’s Si Sunthon district for their annual “Loy Krathong” celebration, which will feature a lot of local history, colour, culture, entertainment, food and fancy fair festivities galore.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769458-celebrating-phukets-tin-mining-past-on-loy-krathong-2014/

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Serena & Venus Williams: Russian fined for 'brothers' jibe

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev has been fined $25,000 (£15,500) for referring to Serena and Venus Williams as "the Williams brothers" on a TV chat show.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769462-serena-venus-williams-russian-fined-for-brothers-jibe/

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Taxi fare to go up 8-13% in December

BANGKOK: -- Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said taxi fares will be increased by 8-13%, starting December.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769484-taxi-fare-to-go-up-8-13-in-december/

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Tourist survives fall from Phuket's iconic cape

The tourist suffered head injuries and some minor scrapes.

PHUKET: A tourist is lucky to have survived after falling from the scenic, yet deadly tourist attraction of Laem Phromthep, the iconic cape known for its outstanding sunset views on the island's south.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/769485-tourist-survives-fall-from-phukets-iconic-cape/

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