PM: Only 10 percent of 18 million tonnes of rice in stockpiles are good



BANGKOK: -- Only 10 percent of the 18 million tonnes of rice in stockpiles since June are of good quality and in good condition, 70 percent of them are of poor quality with the grains turn yellowish and the rest 20 percent have become rotten and inedible, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772234-pm-prayut-only-10-percent-of-18-million-tonnes-of-rice-in-stockpiles-are-good/

Bangkok City Hall banning fireworks during Loi Krathong

BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is banning the sale and lighting of flying lanterns near tall buildings, historic sites, palaces, major temples and airports during the Loi Krathong Festival.

Wanlop Suwannadi, chief adviser to the Bangkok governor, explained that in addition to flying lanterns, fireworks will also be banned from sites where Loi Krathong festivities will be hosted by City Hall. These sites include many public parks in the capital city, and the vicinity of Rama VIII Bridge.

According to the BMA, only six fireworks sellers in Bangkok have been authorized to sell their products. BMA officials will be monitoring against unauthorized sellers during the Loi Krathong period.

City Hall law enforcement officials will also be stationed at all piers along the Chao Phraya River on the night of Loi Krathong to maintain safety. Medical personnel will also be deployed at various sites, Mr. Wanlop added.


-- NNT 2014-10-29

20 shops at Rong Klua market in Sa Kaeo burnt down

BANGKOK: -- A massive fire raged through 20 shops of winter clothes at the Rong Klua Market in Sa Kaeo province at 10 pm Tuesday.

Thirty fire engines took about one and a half hours to control the blaze that caused damage worth more than Bt10 million.

No casualties were reported and the authorities have yet to establish the cause of the fire.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/20-shops-at-Rong-Klua-market-in-Sa-Kaeo-burnt-down-30246489.html


-- The Nation 2014-10-29

Special Report: Thailand hosts 4th International Rice Congress to ensure global food security

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is hosting the 4th International Rice Congress (IRC2014) on the theme 'Rice for the World' in Bangkok until November 1 in a bid to exchange knowledge on the latest rice research.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772239-thailand-hosts-4th-international-rice-congress-to-ensure-global-food-security/

Thai stock index opens on Wednesday at 1,564.51, gains 7.98 points /MCOT

Judge dismisses ex-dictator Manuel Noriega's 'Call of Duty' lawsuit

(CNN) -- A California judge has dismissed former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega's lawsuit against the creators of the "Call of Duty" video game franchise.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772242-us-judge-dismisses-manuel-noriegas-call-of-duty-lawsuit/

South Korea: Kim Jong Un had ankle surgery to remove cyst
By KJ Kwon and Steven Almasy, CNN

(CNN) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently disappeared from public view for about six weeks, had a cyst removed from his left ankle, a lawmaker told CNN.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772246-why-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-went-missing/

Rong Klua border market on fire again



SA KAEO: -- A huge fire hit Rong Klua border market again Tuesday night, burning down 20 stalls and godown with initial damages estimated at about 29 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772247-sa-kaeo-rong-klua-border-market-on-fire-again/

UPDATE:

Thai court dismisses case against British rights activist
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court dismissed a defamation charge against a British activist Wednesday in a case linked to a report he co-authored alleging severe labour abuses in Thailand's food industry, a key supplier to Western supermarkets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772189-british-rights-activist-to-face-defamation-verdict-in-thailand/#entry8599181

Vendors will be banned on Silom Road at day from Nov 1, this Saturday. Their entry hours will be from 7pm to 2 am only. /Bangkok Post

Man beheads woman then jumps in front of train in Long Island, New York

NEW YORK: -- A MAN has beheaded a woman then jumped in front of a moving train in New York City in an apparent murder-suicide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772256-man-beheads-woman-in-new-york/

Taxi driver who gives free stuff tells his story
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Kittiphun Khongsawatkiat

BANGKOK: -- From newspapers to snacks and coffee packets, the swag given away by the owner of a blue taxi was introduced to the public recently when a photo of his cab spread online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772257-thai-taxi-driver-who-gives-free-stuff-tells-his-story/

Train rams at stalled car on railway crossing in Denchai



BANGKOK: -- A 35-year-old woman narrowly escaped death when her Honda City car happened to stall on an uncontrolled railway crossing while a speeding Denchai-Bangkok express train was coming near in Phitsanulok province Tuesday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772259-denchai-bangkok-express-train-rams-stalled-car-on-railway-crossing/

NLA to vote on impeachment motions on November 6

BANGKOK, 30 Oct 2014 (NNT) - The NLA Whip has announced that the NLA will reopen discussions on impeachment motions against the former Senate President and the former House Speaker.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772310-nla-to-discuss-impeachment-motions-against-former-senate-president-house-speaker/#entry8600076

UPDATE:

Thai Court Drops Defamation Case Against British Activist
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — A Thai court has dropped a criminal defamation case against a British human rights activist who reported on labour abuses committed by a Thai fruit processing company.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772189-british-rights-activist-to-face-defamation-verdict-in-thailand/?p=8599559#entry8599559

NESDB says Thai economy is recovering slowly



BANGKOK: -- The National Economic and Social Development Board stated that the Thai economy is not stagnant but is recovering on a slow pace.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772286-nesdb-says-thai-economy-is-recovering-slowly/

PM reiterates importance of English skills ahead of AEC

BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) - Before chairing a meeting with heads of ministries today, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the importance of English proficiency for Thais, ahead of Thailand’s entry into the ASEAN Economic Community next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772291-pm-prayut-reiterates-importance-of-english-skills-ahead-of-aec/

Immigration Bureau strictly monitors and deports foreign nationals involved in criminal activities

BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) - The Immigration Bureau has announced that it will intercept all foreign nationals who are involved in criminal activities from entering Thailand’s Deep South by stationing police at various immigration checkpoints.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772297-thai-immigration-strictly-monitors-and-deports-foreigners-involved-in-criminal-activities/

Public support pours to 10-year-old girl who takes care of terminally ill mother

A ten-year-old girl was left to take care of her terminally ill mother alone at the Buri Ram Hospital. The girl, Sawinee Khongkhan, had to skip classes to watch her mother at her dying bed at the hospital for over a month.

The mother, Somsri, said her other children left her.

Doctors, nurses and other people, who learned of the story, came to visit the mother and the girl and offered some help.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Public-support-pours-to-10-year-old-girl-who-takes-30246491.html

-- The Nation 2014-10-29

‘Future richest man in world’ back in Phuket – in handcuffs
Nattha Thepbamrung

Chong Mi Chiew with the gold jewellery found in the huge safe (in background) in his Rawai villa.

PHUKET: The “internationally famous businessman” and “future richest man in the world”, who recently donated B34 million to Phuket temple, has been arrested.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772305-future-richest-man-in-world-back-in-phuket-in-handcuffs/

Slot machines seized in Ratchaburi



BANGKOK: -- A large number of slot machines were seized when police and soldiers searched two container trucks on Saengchooto road in Ban Pong district of Ratchaburi province on Tuesday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772309-slot-machines-seized-in-ratchaburi/

PM to visit Cambodia tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will make an official visit to Cambodia tomorrow on a two-day visit to strengthen relations of the two countries.

The official visit during Oct 30-31 will be his second official visit to ASEAN after his visit to Myanmar on Oct 9-10.

The prime minister will leave Don Meuang military airport on at 1.45 pm Thursday and return on Friday at 3.45 pm.

On his first day, he will pay a courtesy call on Cambodian Premier Hun Sen, and to witness the signing of three memorandums of understanding on cooperation in suppression of human trafficking, rail links between the two countries, and tourism.

He will have an audience with King Norodom Sihamoni on Thursday afternoon.

On Friday, the prime minister will visit the Royal Palace and Asean Economic Community (AEC) Business Support Centre and has lunch with Thai businessmen in Cambodia before returning to Thailand Friday.

(Photo : Thai PBS File)

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-visit-cambodia-tomorrow/


-- Thai PBS 2014-10-29

CHARTER AMENDMENT CASE
NLA to discuss impeachment motions against former Senate President, House Speaker
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly's whip has announced that the NLA will reopen discussions on impeachment motions against the former Senate President and the former House Speaker next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772310-nla-to-discuss-impeachment-motions-against-former-senate-president-house-speaker/

Thailand rises in the World Bank's ease of doing business index

BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) – Thailand’s 2015 ranking in the ease of doing business index by the World Bank has gone up thanks to an easing of restrictions by the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772311-thailand-rises-in-the-world-banks-ease-of-doing-business-index/

Oily substance floating in Krabi province's 'Two Waters Canal'

KRABI, 29 October 2014 (NNT) - An unidentified liquid resembling an oil slick has been floating along Tapom Khlong Song Nam or the “two water canal”, which is listed as an ‘Unseen’ tourist destination in Krabi province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772312-oily-substance-floating-in-krabi-provinces-two-waters-canal/

School students have low literacy rate in Thailand

BANGKOK, 29 October 2014 (NNT) – The Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) is aiming to improve the literacy rate in Thailand, as 1 in every 3 students in third grade have difficulty reading and writing.

b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772313-school-students-have-low-literacy-rate-in-thailand/

Some 10,000 birds from Siberia take refuge in Trang

TRANG: -- Some 10,000 birds which escaped winter in Siberia have taken refuge in the Libong Islands in Trang, Chaipruek Wirawong, the chief of Libong Islands Wildlife Sanctuary said Wednesday.

He said the number of birds from Siberia is expected to rise to some 40,000. He said about 40,000 birds of 44 species from Siberia visited the islands each year.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Some-10000-birds-from-Siberia-take-refuge-in-Trang-30246499.html


-- The Nation 2014-10-29

Government laying new economic foundation
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Oct 29 -- The government is laying a new economic foundation by adjusting promotional privileges for investors and applying information technology to develop the digital economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Pridiyathorn Devakula.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772319-thai-government-laying-new-economic-foundation/

Landless farmers to be allocated land for farming



BANGKOK: -- The Land Department in cooperation with local administration offices across the country will allocate a 15-rai plot of land to each poor family for farming within a period of five years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772323-landless-thai-farmers-to-be-allocated-land-for-farming/

Public Health says Polish patient has no Ebola virus

BANGKOK, 20 October 2014 (NNT)-The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that a Polish man who recently arrived in Thailand from Congo has tested negative for Ebola.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/772325-thai-public-health-says-polish-patient-has-no-ebola-virus/