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His Majesty treated for diverticulitis

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King has been treated for diverticulitis and has been administered anti-biotic medicine, the Royal Household Bureau announced Tuesday.


In the eighth announcement following His Majesty admittance to the Siriraj Hospital, the bureau said His Majesty suffered from stomachache and breathed faster than normal level as well as having a fever.

The team of doctors performed an electrocardiogram and did not find any disorder on part of the heart. So, the doctors checked his blood and performed an x-ray on His Majesty's stomach and found the diverticulitis.

As a result, the doctors administered anti-biotic drug, and thus causing the fever to subside. The doctors will continue to administer anti-biotic for His Majesty and will prepare suitable foods until the diverticulitis is cured.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/His-Majesty-treated-for-diverticulitis-30247020.html

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-- The Nation 2014-11-05

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Transport Min to whip out plans to ease traffic jam in big cities

BANGKOK, 5November 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Transport is preparing to propose a number of measures for tackling traffic congestion in major provinces to the Commission for the Management of Road Traffic for consideration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773981-thai-transport-min-to-whip-out-plans-to-ease-traffic-jam-in-big-cities/

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Tourists warned of storm dangers as Similans closed
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PHUKET: -- Phang Nga's Similan Islands National Park ordered the Similan and Tachai islands to be closed until November 7 Friday as a precaution for tourists' safety from storms and high waves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773983-tourists-warned-of-storm-dangers-as-similans-closed/

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CDC
Charter drafters 'colour blind'

Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung,
Nitipol Kiravanich
THE NATION

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Deputy PM says 36 members of CDC picked for experience not political leaning

BANGKOK: -- Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and the junta's key legal adviser, came out yesterday to defend the political neutrality of the newly selected constitution drafters, saying that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) was "colour blind" because it consisted of all colour-coded political factions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773984-thai-charter-drafters-colour-blind/

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Constitution drafters already floating ideas
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- New members of the Constitution Drafting Committee floated several ideas yesterday on how to reform the country so that the new charter helps to reduce the divisive political conflicts seen over the past few years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773985-thai-constitution-drafters-already-floating-ideas/

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INSURGENCY IMPACT
Second blow for widow in far South

Supitcha Ratana
The Nation

NARATHIWAT: -- AFTER HER husband was shot dead in the strife-torn far South in 2006, Sudaporn Tangjai worked hard to raise two children - a daughter now 20 and a son, 14.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773986-insurgency-impact-second-blow-for-thai-widow-in-far-south/

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LABOUR-RIGHT
Bosses urge delay in signing global labour-rights pacts

Erich Parpart
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A business lobby has urged the government to delay the endorsement of the International Labour Organisation's workers' rights covenants, claiming Thailand's labour structure is undergoing reform and the country is not ready for such drastic changes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773987-thai-bosses-urge-delay-in-signing-global-labour-rights-pacts/

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DIGITAL TV
NBTC looks to widen voucher scheme

Watchiranont Thongtep
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission is planning to extend its digital-TV subsidy to 6.9 million more households to ensure universal access to the new broadcasting service.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773988-nbtc-looks-to-widen-digital-tv-voucher-scheme/

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IMPOSITION
Inheritance-tax draft to be presented to Cabinet soon

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BANGKOK: -- The draft inheritance-tax bill will be proposed to the Cabinet meeting next Tuesday with an expected fixed rate of no more than 10 per cent to be imposed on heirs of estates worth more than Bt50 million.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773989-inheritance-tax-draft-to-be-presented-to-thai-cabinet-soon/

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Phi-Phi islands beach encroachers will face tough action

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KRABI: -- Krabi provincial harbour officials will take tough action against business operators who have defied an order of the National Council for Peace and Order to remove their illegally-built shelters from the beaches on Phi-Phi islands.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773995-phi-phi-islands-beach-encroachers-will-face-tough-action/

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M.R. Sukhumbhand welcomes his ASEAN counterparts to Bangkok

BANGKOK, 5 November 2014 (NNT) - Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra has welcomed the capital city leaders who traveled to Thailand to attend the 2nd Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals before the opening ceremony on Wednesday.


The governor on Tuesday presided over the event to welcome his counterparts from eight ASEAN capitals including Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Naypyidaw, Manila, Phnom Penh, Singapore and Vientiane at The Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok. The governors/mayors gave introductions to their projects under the topics such as public safety, ASEAN’s economy, society and culture. The projects will be later presented during the meeting.

The 2nd Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals will officially start on 5 November 2014 at 9 AM. The event is a forum where the governors/mayors exchange views, network and strengthen their relations for security and prosperity of ASEAN.

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Last push to save Yingluck from legal action
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- In a last ditch move to block the impeachment of Yingluck Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party will today present what it believes to be the strongest legal points to convince the National Legislative Assembly that it is not conforming to tradition when it comes to impeachment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773996-last-push-to-save-yingluck-from-legal-action/

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Car, valuables reported stolen in knife attack
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police are hunting for a man who allegedly attacked his female ex-boss and stole her Mercedes, as well as Bt9 million in jewellery and a brand-name bag, in Bangkok's Watthana district on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773997-bangkok-car-valuables-reported-stolen-in-knife-attack/

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Police claim teenager sold pen guns online
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BANGKOK: -- POLICE YESTERDAY announced the arrest of a 17-year-old man who allegedly ran an online shop selling pen guns in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Hua Hin district and his 26-year-old supplier in Chiang Rai's Thoeng district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773998-hua-hin-police-claim-teenager-sold-pen-guns-online/

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2 arrested for attacking French tourist
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BANGKOK: -- POLICE ANNOUNCED yesterday that they had arrested two men for allegedly attacking and attempting to rape a French female tourist in Soi Samsen 3 in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district early on Monday. After the woman fought back, the suspects made off with her valuables, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773914-robbery-and-attempted-rape-of-tourist-near-khaosan-road/page-4?p=8629507#entry8629507

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Boxer 'M Ramba', wife lose sexual assault charge appeals
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BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court yesterday upheld a previous court's 50-year prison sentence for former boxer Surachai "M Ramba" Vivattanachart, and a 10-year jail term for his wife, for the rape of a 25-year-old female employee.

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Khon Kaen airport resumes operations Wednesday

KHON KAEN: -- The Khon Kaen International Airport resumed its full operations Wednesday morning after a Thai Airways International plane, that skid off the runway, was cleared from the runway.


The plane that skid off the runway Monday night was cleared from the runway at 3 am Wednesday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Khon-Kaen-airport-resumes-operations-Wednesday-30247021.html

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Experts: Oil price to be volatile amid increase in supply next year

BANGKOK, 05 November 2014 (NNT) – Prices of oil will be volatile next year although supply will increase, according to those at a major seminar held on Tuesday by oil conglomerate PTT Plc. and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774024-thai-experts-oil-price-to-be-volatile-amid-increase-in-supply-next-year/

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His Majesty being treated for abdominal pain and fever

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BANGKOK, 5 November 2014 (NNT) - His Majesty the King was yesterday reported with abdominal pain and high fever caused by the inflammation of a small diverticulum of the large intestine originally diagnosed over 7 years ago.

The latest announcement concerning the royal stay at Siriraj Hospital issued by the Bureau of the Royal Household said His Majesty once again experienced a pain in his abdomen and fever while his breathing was slightly faster. The team of doctors then conducted blood tests and x-rays on His Majesty which showed signs of inflammation of the diverticulum. The doctors therefore prescribed His Majesty antibiotics, resulting in his gradual improvement.

The statement said the doctors will continue the same treatment for His Majesty for a while and will give him the food that is proper for the symptoms until the inflammation is treated. The statement also quoted the doctors as saying the inflammation of the diverticulum of the large intestine may occur occasionally.

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Releasing floating lanterns near airports may be punishable by death

BANGKOK, 5 November 2014 (NNT) - The Thai police gave a serious warning to the public that anybody found to be releasing floating lanterns or aiming laser beams into the sky near airports during the Loy Krathong Festival is susceptible to face the death penalty or lifetime imprisonment.


Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774028-releasing-floating-lanterns-near-thai-airports-may-be-punishable-by-death/

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