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Interpol asks Thai police to watch for Indian suspect
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Oct 28 -- Interpol has asked the Thai police to watch out for an Indian suspect who fled an Indian prison and may escape through Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772035-indian-fugitive-believed-to-be-in-thailand-immigration-chief/#entry8596376

Thai Police Bust Chinese Ponzi Scheme
By Khaosod English


Song Muqiu, Gen Lianbao and Wang Wenfang were arrested on 26 Oct for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme in China, Malaysia, and Thailand.

BANGKOK — Thai police arrested three members of a Chinese gang that used a Ponzi scheme to scam up to 6,000 million baht from thousands of people in China, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772078-thai-police-bust-chinese-ponzi-scheme/

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Cabinet orders public clarification of latest petroleum concession bidding plans
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Oct 28 -- Thailand's cabinet has ordered the Energy Ministry to explain a possible natural gas shortage crisis to the public in response to opposition to the 21st round of contested bidding for petroleum concessions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/771878-thai-energy-reform-legal-bid-to-suspend-sale-of-fuel-concessions/#entry8596451

Nok Air flight aborted during takeoff from Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Passengers from the aborted flight stream back into the terminal.

PHUKET: -- Passengers aboard the 11:20am Nok Air flight from Phuket to Bangkok found out today (October 28) why seat belts are always a good idea, when the plane’s brake slammed on halfway along the runway.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772090-nok-air-flight-aborted-during-takeoff-from-phuket/

Better transportation service expected for Loy Krathong festival this year

BANGKOK, 28 October 2014 (NNT) - The Cabinet on Tuesday gave nods to the measures to facilitate and ensure safety for the people when they travel during the Loy Krathong festival this year.

Deputy government spokesman Maj.Gen. Sansern Kaeokamnerd said the measures were proposed by the Ministry of Transport with the goal to provide better transportation service for Loy Krathong revellers.

The measures focused on areas with traffic congestion and accident-prone roads. Minor and main roads would also be improved so that the revellers celebrated the Loy Krathong festival conveniently and safely, Maj.Gen. Sansern said.

The Cabinet also instructed relevant units to make sure that no entertainment venue operated outside the allowed operating hours or hired illegal immigrants. Offenders would face legal actions immediately, said the deputy spokesman.


-- NNT 2014-10-28

Police Arrest Underwear Burglar

By Kaosod Eng.

SUKHOTHAI – Police have arrested a 21-year-old man caught on camera stealing underwear from a local female teacher in Sukhothai province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772139-police-arrest-underwear-burglar/

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Thailand Live Wednesday 29 Oct 2014

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