Thailand Live Saturday 8 Nov 2014

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PTTEP temporary suspends operations due to severe weather
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 8 -- PTT Exploration and Production Public Co, Ltd (PTTEP) has suspended its operations in the Gulf of Thailand temporarily due to high expectations of heavy rain in southern Thailand which would commence from Saturday to next Monday, the company announced.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774937-pttep-temporary-suspends-operations-due-to-severe-weather/

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PM: LPG price must rise to reflect true cost

BANGKOK, 8 Nov 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has told the public to brace for higher living cost as a result of the rise in LPG price.

The LPG price would however be raised gradually in line with the market mechanism to reflect the true cost, the Premier said, adding that the government would try its best to minimize the effects on consumers.

PM Prayut admitted that consumer products may be a bit more expensive as a result. However, the Ministry of Commerce has been assigned to map out plans to handle the effects of the LPG price rise on general people and business operators. br/>
The Premier asked operators not to overcharge customers as the new LPG price was only 50 satang higher per kilo. He suggested that those involved in trading, including middlemen should learn to accept lower profits, so that the public would be least affected. At the same time, consumers should also boycott outlets that quote inordinately high prices.

Although the Ministry of Commerce has not inspected any outlets, those which reportedly overcharge customers will definitely face the music, PM Prayut reiterated.

-- NNT 2014-11-08

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PM cites public voices as main component of charter drafting

BANGKOK, 8 November 2014 (NNT) – As Thailand is in the middle of drafting its new permanent constitution, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that public participation will be prioritized.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774861-prayut-calls-for-people-centred-effective-charter/#entry8644241

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Special Report: Phuket set to host Asian Beach Games 2014

PHUKET: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged Thai athletes who are joining the Asian Beach Games 2014 to do their best in the spirit of sportsmanship, and to set good examples for young people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774941-special-report-phuket-set-to-host-asian-beach-games-2014/

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Knowledge Centre opens in Phuket

The Phuket News

Ferrari dreams: A young boy is totally absorbed in play at the new toy library.

PHUKET: The country’s 15th Knowledge Centre was opened on Friday (November 7) in Phuket, in the Kaeha Rassada Credit Union building close to Koh Sirae.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774953-knowledge-centre-opens-in-phuket/

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Poll: Most Thais support NCPO

BANGKOK, 8 Nov 2014 (NNT)- The National Council for Peace and Order have been found to remain popular among Thai people, according to a latest poll by Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774955-poll-most-thais-support-ncpo/

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Academic Seminar urges need for Education Reform in Thailand

BANGKOK, 8 November 2014 (NNT) – An academic seminar entitled “Think and Do for a Brighter Future of Thai Education” was held by the Strategic Studies Center of the National Defence Studies Institute in order to be a stage for education officials and others involved to discuss a reform in Thai education.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774959-academic-seminar-urges-need-for-education-reform-in-thailand/

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Jobless Phuket beach vendors urged to register
Nattha Thepbamrung

Vice Governor Jamroen Thippayapongda chats with masseurs, urging them to register with local authorities in order to seek alternative employment opportunities. File photo

PHUKET: Vice-Governor Jamroen Thippayapongda met with officials and beach operators on Wednesday and Thursday (Nov 5-6) to discuss progress on efforts to provide alternative employment opportunities for the hundreds of people still seeking new jobs after being evicted from Phuket’s beaches.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774961-jobless-phuket-beach-vendors-urged-to-register/

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Navy ready to provide assistance to southerners
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 8 -- Royal Thai Navy (RTN) commander-in-chief Adm Kraisorn Chansuvanich has ordered two navy ships and two planes to standby and be ready to provide assistance to southerners as heavy rain moves toward the South of Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774962-navy-ready-to-provide-assistance-to-southerners/

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Oil Rig Evacuated, Tourists Warned Of Storms in Southern Seas

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK – The Meteorological Department has warned that severe weather storms are expected to hit Thailand’s southern coast in the next two days.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774962-navy-ready-to-provide-assistance-to-southerners/#entry8644721

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Pink Floyd Just Made History One Last Time

The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals — Pink Floyd has had one of the most consistently groundbreaking careers in music. And almost 50 years in, on the band's last record, it has made history one last time.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774970-pink-floyd-just-made-history-one-last-time/

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Using computer excessively may cause CVS
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 8 -- As a majority of youths and working people tend to use smartphones, tablets and computers in their daily lives excessively, Dr Suphan Srithamma, director general of Public Health Ministry’s Medical Services Department, warns that they could become victims of “Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).”

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774975-using-computer-excessively-may-cause-cvs/

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Greek Man Arrested On Koh Kood For Attempted Murder

By Khaosod Eng.

TRAT — A Greek man has been arrested for attempting to murder a Russian tourist in southern Thailand, police say.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774977-greek-man-arrested-on-koh-kood-for-attempted-murder/

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Phuket Immigration upgrades services, cuts waiting times

Nattha Thepbamrung

Phuket Immigration Superintendent, Pol Col Sunchai Chokkajaykij in less chaotic surroundings since splitting visa services.

PHUKET: Services at the Phuket Immigration office have been streamlined and expanded to cut waiting times during the high season.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/774982-phuket-immigration-upgrades-services-cuts-waiting-times/

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Venezuelan crowned transgender beauty queen in Thai contest

PATTAYA - A 22-year-oldVenezuelan was crowned "Miss International Queen" on Friday night at a beauty contest that bills itself as the world's largest and promotes the rights of transsexuals and transvestites.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/773499-pattaya-miss-international-queen-a-beauty-pageant-with-a-difference/page-2?p=8645147#entry8645147

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Greeting the king
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King is greeted by well-wishers at Siriraj Hospital after he made a rare public appearance Saturday.

The King, who is recovering from recent gall bladder surgery, left his hospital room to inspect a project to improve the scenery along the Chao Phraya River.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Greeting-the-king-30247333.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-08

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