Thailand Live Friday 24 Oct 2014

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North Korea restricting tourism because of Ebola fears, tour groups say
By David McKenzie and Madison Park, CNN

Beijing, China (CNN) -- North Korea is closing its borders to international tourists due to concerns about Ebola, tour agencies specializing in the country were told.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771099-north-korea-restricting-tourism-because-of-ebola-fears/

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British woman, 24, dies during cosmetic surgery in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- A 24-year-old British woman has died during cosmetic surgery at a clinic in Bangkok, prompting Thai police to arrest her surgeon for criminal negligence, officials said Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/770964-24-year-old-british-woman-dies-at-beauty-treatment-clinic-in-bangkok/page-4?p=8578536#entry8578536

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CRIME
Cosmetic surgery clinic suspended after a British Woman died during operation

BANGKOK: -- Public Health ministry on Friday suspended a cosmetic surgery clinic in Bangkok for two months pending investigation into a death of a British woman who died during an operation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/770964-24-year-old-british-woman-dies-at-beauty-treatment-clinic-in-bangkok/page-6?p=8579394#entry8579394

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Three dual-track rail routes to link industrial

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said in his weekly address Friday night that three routes linking industrial zones with neighbouring countries would be developed under a dual-track rail network, which would utilise the 1.438-metre standard gauge.

The routes - part of the Kingdom's five-pronged plan to develop an inter-city transportation network - are Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima-Map Ta Phut, Bangkok-Rayong and Nakhon Ratchasima-Nong Khai.

They will cover a combined length of 705 kilometres.

The PM said development work on the inter-city rail-transit network would involve making improvements to equipment and the basic infrastructure, as well as development of the dual-track rail system.

Six routes are marked for urgent completion in the dual-track system, which will encompass 903km of rail line. Construction is expected to be completed in 2018.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Three-dual-track-rail-routes-to-link-industrial-30246234.html

-- The Nation 2014-10-24

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Govt to push for Suvarnabhumi airport's expansion: Prayut

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Friday night that the government would try to push for a Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion project, comprising the construction of more terminals, an airport apron, parking buildings, and passenger lounges. The project is slated to commence next year.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Govt-to-push-for-Suvarnabhumi-airports-expansion-P-30246235.html

-- The Nation 2014-10-24

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Gen Paibul says teachers cannot shrug off responsibility in futsal scandal

BANGKOK: -- Teachers who affixed their signatures in documents pertaining to the bidding, construction and acceptance of the flawed futsal pitches will be held accountable unless they can prove otherwise.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771167-gen-paibul-says-teachers-cannot-shrug-off-responsibility-in-futsal-scandal/

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Phuket airport to be expanded: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Friday night that the Phuket International Airport will be expanded, including the construction of 15 additional aircraft pits, which are expected to be completed within the next year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771169-phuket-airport-to-be-expanded-prayut/

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Parents say their sons are innocent but beaten to confess

KOH SAMUI: -- Parents of the two Myanmar workers detained in Samui district prison on alleged murder of two British tourists said their sons did not kill the two British citizens but they were forced to confess for fear of being beaten up further by the police.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771171-parents-say-their-sons-are-innocent-but-beaten-to-confess/

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A man’s death from unknown cause sparks off concern among health officials in Phuket

PHUKET: -- A man believed to be a Briton who arrived in Phuket on October 7 from Nigeria via Dubai was found dead from an unknown causes at his luxurious condominium room on Patong beach in Phuket on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771032-puzzle-over-corpse-found-in-phuket-condo-unit/?p=8579669#entry8579669

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