Thailand Live Saturday 1 Nov 2014

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Safety measures tightened as sky lantern festival is near

BANGKOK: -- The release of sky lanterns during the northern Yi Peng festival in northern Thailand which coincides with Loy Krathong festival has resulted in many airlines cancelling, redirecting and rescheduling numerous flights.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773071-safety-measures-tightened-as-sky-lantern-festival-is-near/

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Joint development of electric cars takes off

BANGKOK: -- The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Loxley Plc yesterday signed an agreement to jointly develop technologies and equipment standards in order to develop future electric car production in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773077-joint-development-of-electric-cars-takes-off/

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Spanish Con Man Caught In Thailand

Immigration police made a statement about the arrest of a Spanish criminal fled to Thailand. He conned 5,000 people out of 500 Euros each.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773081-spanish-con-man-caught-in-thailand/

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RT @mashable: Ever wondered what Kim Jong-un's face would look like on a 374-pound pumpkin? http://t.co/XDm0f8e2Rp http://t.co/DBVzbfT9L9

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Pilot dies as Virgin spacecraft crashes

CALIFORNIA: Virgin’s pioneering tourist-carrying spacecraft crashed on a test flight in California yesterday, killing a pilot and scattering debris across the desert – and raising questions about space tourism’s future.


SpaceShipTwo in the hangar (centre) attached to WhiteKnightTwo. Photo Virgin Galactic/Mark Greenberg

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773029-virgin-galactic-spacecraft-crash-kills-one/#entry8613761

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24 hour watch being provided for killer whale washed ashore

BANGKOK, 1 November 2014, (NNT) - Veterinary personnel in Songkhla and Phuket are on keeping a 24-hour watch on a false killer whale that washed up on the beach in Nakhon Si Thammarat, after the animal was determined to be sick.

According to fisheries specialist Santi Ninlawat, the false killer whale is afflicted with a respiratory tract infection-- the lungs are believed to be affected. There is a large amount of phlegm, coughed up by the animal along with blood. It is currently unable to swim. The animal has been administered intravenous saline solution and antibiotics after veterinarians determined that the animal's digestive system was not working properly.

The veterinary personnel are rotating their watch every two hours in order to provide 24-hour monitoring of the animal's condition.

-- NNT 2014-11-01

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RT @RichardBarrow: A Mummy spotted on the BTS Skytrain in #Bangkok (Pic Rachel Wannakan) #Thailand [1/2] http://t.co/GyHvQ7cLik

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DNA results from Ko Tao village head’s son don't match traces on slain British tourists
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 1 -- The Royal Thai Police on Saturday said the DNA test results from the son of a Ko Tao village head released by four Bangkok hospitals did not match DNA traces on evidence obtained at the scene of the September murders of two British tourists, according to a police spokesman.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773084-dna-results-from-ko-tao-village-heads-son-dont-match-traces-on-slain-british-tourists/

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Local administration office to sue SRT on uncontrolled railway crossings

BANGKOK: -- The Tambon Ton Mamuang local administration office yesterday designated the Phetburi Lawyers Association to sue the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) in the Administrative Court seeking the court to order the state railway to install and man barricades at all its uncontrolled railway crossings at its own costs.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773088-local-administration-office-to-sue-srt-on-uncontrolled-railway-crossings/

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Lampang hit by minor quake

LAMPANG: -- A minor earthquake of 2.1 magnitude hit Lampang at 7.01am on Saturday with the epicentre in Soem Ngam district, but caused no damage, the Meteorological Department’s Seismological Bureau said.
The quake, however, was not felt by the people, the bureau said.

The epicentre of the quake was in a deep jungle in Soem Ngam district adjacent to Lamphun province. It
was believed to be triggered by the small Thoen fault line that passed through the northern province.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/lampang-hit-minor-quake/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-01

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RT @RichardBarrow: Procession of puppeteers this afternoon at 4pm going from Democracy Monument to Sanam Luang (Pic @SiniZeR) http://t.co/bb8PlMpBLR

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RT @KristieKenney: #EducationUSA is here! At the Bangkok Education Fair. Siam Paragon. Nov 1-2. http://t.co/hCuGxVI36Q

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Five cellular antennas torched in Narathiwat

Southern militants burned down five mobile phone transmission antennas in Bacho, Yi Ngor and Ruesor districts of Narathiwat province Friday night, causing damages and disrupting services of three mobile operators, AIS, DTAC and True Move in the areas.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773108-five-cellular-antennas-torched-in-narathiwat/

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PM orders increased safety checks on Loy Krathong

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on relevant agencies to step up inspection of celebration places to ensure safety ahead of Loy Krathong festival.

In his weekly address to the people, Gen Prayut said that he had instructed the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Thai Police, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, as well as local administrative bodies to step up safety inspection and visits of locations where Loy Krathong celebrations will be held.

He said since the celebration is performed near rivers, safety and rescue operation is a prime concern.

The premier called on all relevant agencies in charge to inspect all piers, pontoons and to check rescue equipment prior to the festival.

To make sure that the security and safety measures implemented will be effective, he has ordered inspections of fireworks factories and shops, threatening to impose tough penalties on those failing to abide by the regulations stated in the permits.

Entertainment venues found to allow minors to enter or operate longer hours than are permitted will be held responsible if anything goes wrong, he said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-orders-increased-safety-checks-loy-krathong/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-01

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First day of new street vending rules on Silom Rd.

BANGKOK, 1 November 2014 (NNT) – Today is the due date for a new order on footpath businesses enforced on Silom road. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is cooperating with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to conduct stall clearance and reclaim pavements to pedestrians.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773112-first-day-of-new-street-vending-rules-on-silom-rd/

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Surin to hold the great elephant party in November

SURIN, 1 November 2014 (NNT) – Surin province is gearing up for the 2014 Elephant welcoming party and buffet which is set to take place during the 13th and 14th of November 2014.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773113-surin-to-hold-the-great-elephant-party-in-november/

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1.56 million migrant workers, dependents registered
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BANGKOK, Nov 1 -- A total of 1.56 million of migrant workers, including about 90,000 of their dependents, have registered with the Labour Ministry’s Employment Department, said Sumet Mahosot, director-general.

The migrant workers and their dependents, of Myanmar, Lao and Cambodian nationalities, registered between June 26 and October 31, said Mr Sumet.

Friday was the last day for migrant workers to register, a step which would help them work legally in Thailand.

Employers hiring illegal foreign workers from this date face a maximum fine of Bt100,000 per illegal worker employee, while an illegal foreign worker will face a maximum imprisonment of five years or a fine of Bt100,000 or both.

The Employment Department will cooperate with authorities of the three neighbouring countries to conduct nationality verification identification and the process must be completed within March 31, 2015.

After that a visa would be issued along with work permit between April 1 and March 31, 2016.

Migrant workers receiving work permits will be entitled to enter Thailand’s social security system as specified by law which means they would receive benefits along with medical care like local workers. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-11-01

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Tourists flock to Thailand's chilly North
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CHIANG MAI, Nov 1 -- As temperatures in Thailand's North continue dropping, large numbers of tourists, especially on weekends, are seen wandering around popular tourist destinations in the region to experience the cold.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773117-tourists-flock-to-thailands-chilly-north/

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