Thailand Live Tuesday 11 Nov 2014

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Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,569.00, gains 1.66 points /MCOT

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30,000 land title deeds to be issued for locals in Deep South by 2018

BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 (NNT) – The Department of Lands has indicated it is looking to issue as many as 30,000 land deeds in the three southern border provinces and areas in the vicinity of Budo – Su-ngai Padi National Park to facilitate efforts to quell unrest in the Deep South.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775571-30000-land-title-deeds-to-be-issued-for-locals-in-deep-south-by-2018/

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Buriram rice growers scale up precaution by camping out next to rice piles

BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 (NNT) – Rice growers in Buriram are taking precautions against rice theft to the next level, by camping out next to the piles of unhusked rice they have set out to dry so their produce can be kept under 24-hour watch.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775573-buriram-rice-growers-scale-up-precaution-by-camping-out-next-to-rice-piles/

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CNN International quits Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - CNN International notified Russian cable and satellite networks operators that from December 31 it will stop its broadcast in Russia. No official reasons for the decision were given .

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775574-cnn-international-quits-russia/

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Thailand to push back more than 200 boat people: police
BY AMY SAWITTA LEFEVRE

(Reuters) - More than 200 boat people held in southern Thailand will be pushed back out to sea, police said on Monday, despite calls by rights group to stop a policy that puts would-be asylum seekers at risk.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775577-thailand-to-push-back-more-than-200-boat-people-police/

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Madeleine McCann: Seven suspects to be questioned over the disappearance of the missing three-year-old

PORTUGAL: -- SEVEN people will be questioned as suspects in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775580-new-suspects-in-madeleine-mccann-disappearance/

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Southern region warned of new round of heavy downpour this week



BANGKOK: -- As the southern region is still suffering from flooding, and is recovering today, another round of heavy downpour is expected from tomorrow due to the strengthened northeasterly monsoon which is blanketing the Gulf of Thailand and the south.

The Thai Meteorological Department said the combination of the strengthened monsoon and the approaching low pressure system in the lower South China sea to blanket the southern region will result in new round of heavy rains in large areas in the South, beginning tomorrow until Saturday.

High waves also are expected in the Gulf of Thailand during the period.

Meanwhile a new and strong wave of cold spell will blanket the country’s northern region from tomorrow.

The strong cold spell will result in rains in the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions in the first days and the dropping of temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celcius afterwards, it said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/southern-region-warned-new-round-heavy-downpour-week/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-11

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Officials start reorganizing public space on Bang Saen Beach, Chonburi

CHONBURI, 11 Nov 2014 (NNT) - Chonburi’s Muang District Chief Lerson Sasipong and other top provincial officials yesterday met with vendors operating on the famous Bang Saen Beach on possible directions for the reorganization of public space on the beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775588-officials-start-reorganizing-public-space-on-bang-saen-beach-chonburi/

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Drought batters many areas, incurs losses of crops

KHON KAEN, 11 November 2014 (NNT) – Several provinces, including Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket and Uthai Thani, are suffering from winter drought conditions while farmers have been told to avoid planting off-season rice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775592-drought-in-isaan-batters-many-areas-incurs-losses-of-crops/

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Army Ranger wounded in insurgent bomb ambush on patrol duty in Pattani's Yarang district /MCOT

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SRT finally compensates train rape victim
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A woman who was raped in a train bed compartment by a temporary employee of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) during an overnight trip 13 years ago, was yesterday given a cheque for Bt5.2 million in compensation from the SRT. The move follows court-facilitated settlement talks between SRT and the lady, a graduate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775611-state-railway-of-thailand-finally-compensates-train-rape-victim/

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Swiss man missing from Sairee beach on Koh Tao

KOH SAMUI: -- A Swiss man on holiday has gone missing in Koh Tao from the same beach where two backpackers were murdered in September. The man, who is feared drowned, failed to return to the beach after he went snorkeling at the weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775616-swiss-man-missing-from-sairee-beach-on-koh-tao/

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Flood situation in South remains worrying as more rains are expected



BANGKOK: -- Heavy downpours pounded Thailand’s southern region over the weekend, leaving many provinces flooded.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775619-flood-situation-in-south-remains-worrying-as-more-rains-are-expected/

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Former Squadron Leader stripped of rank on guilt of lese-majeste

BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 (NNT) – The Royal Gazette has published a Prime Minister’s Office order to permanently remove former Squadron Leader Chanin Klaiklueng from his title and recall the royal decorations previously conferred on him to the military, effective on November 26, 2014.

The officer has been found guilty of committing severe disciplinary offences, and defaming the monarchy with intention to harm His Majesty the King. He will be discharged from military service on November 26.

Under the Prime Minister’s Office Regulation B.E. 2548 (2005), clauses 6 and 7, the government, with a royal approval, is empowered to strip military officers found guilty as charged of their ranks and decorations.

Former Squadron Leader Chanin had once worked as the head of the Air Force’s engineering section. When he was on duty, he had posted derogatory comments online using an anonymous identity and was charged with violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code back in 2010.

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had summoned the former squadron leader twice to justify his actions but he denied to answer the calls and also made comments against the military coup.


-- NNT 2014-11-11

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Indian botched sterilisations kill eight women in Chhattisgarh

(BBC) Eight women have died after undergoing sterilisation surgery at a health camp organised by the government in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775624-indian-botched-sterilisations-kill-eight-women/

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Car falls down the black hole at Erawan Hotel
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Voize Kosolsuwiwat

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775627-car-falls-down-the-black-hole-at-erawan-hotel-bangkok/

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250 NRC members post group photo, pay respect to sacred things

BANGKOK: -- All 250 members of the National Reform Council posted for a group photo at Parliament at 8:30 am and paid respect to sacred things inside the Parliament's compound before they began their official meeting.

They endorsed 18 standing committee of the NRC in the first meeting.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/250-NRC-members-post-group-photo-pay-respect-to-sa-30247476.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-11

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Buddhist man killed, wife injured in drive-by shooting in Narathiwat

Muslim insurgents attacked a Buddhist couple in Narathiwat's Rue Soh district Monday evening, killing the husband and seriously injuring the wife.

Police said the couple were riding their motorcycle to return home after work when two insurgents on a motorcycle drove by and shot them at about 5:20 pm.

The husband was identified as Charoen Supcharoenkul, 62, and the wife as Jin Supcharoenkul, 56.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Buddhist-man-killed-wife-injured-in-drive-by-shoot-30247475.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-11

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Students hold protest march against violence in Deep South

NARATHIWAT: -- About 4,000 students of Princess of Naradhiwas University in Narathiwat province staged a symbolic protest against violence perpetrated against innocent people in the restive region.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775645-students-hold-protest-march-against-violence-in-deep-south/

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Australian MH370 search agency says to continue mission

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Tuesday said it remained committed to searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after comments by one of the airline's directors suggesting the plane would be declared officially "lost" angered passengers' families.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775649-australian-mh370-search-agency-says-to-continue-mission/

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UPDATE: Body in sea off Koh Tao /Bangkok Post

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A police officer says he is ready to face consequences for his man’s suicide

BANGKOK: -- The superintendent of Chanuworalakburi district police in Kamphaeng Phet province said today that he was ready to face any consequences from his boss over the suicide of one of his subordinates on November 10.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775656-a-thai-police-officer-says-he-is-ready-to-face-consequences-for-his-mans-suicide/

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South Korea ferry captain jailed for 36 years as search for bodies ends
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Gwangju: -- A South Korean court on Tuesday found Lee Joon-seok, the captain of a ferry that capsized in April killing more than 300 passengers, guilty of negligence and sentenced him to 36 years in jail, but acquitted him of the homicide charge for which prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775657-south-korea-sewol-ferry-captain-jailed-for-36-years/

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PM: Foreign leaders concerned about Thailand
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BEIJING, Nov 11 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reported that he has assured foreign leaders attending the ongoing 22nd APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting in Beijing that the political situation in Thailand has improved.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775661-pm-prayut-foreign-leaders-concerned-about-thailand/

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Bangkok as 22nd most fun city

BANGKOK: -- Among 1,830 cities across the world, Bangkok earned the 22nd place out of the 25 most fun cities for travel, scoring well in the "Adult Entertainment" category, according to a survey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775665-bangkok-as-22nd-most-fun-city/

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PM: Foreign leaders assured of better political situation

BANGKOK: -- Thai PM Prayut Chanocha said Tuesday that he had assured foreign leaders attending the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Beijing that the political situation in Thailand has improved and time is needed for national reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775661-pm-prayut-foreign-leaders-concerned-about-thailand/#entry8656388

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Countdown for historic comet landing tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- Members of the public have been invited to observe a countdown for a historic moment tomorrow (Wednesday) when a small spacecraft will try to make the first ever landing on a comet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775691-countdown-for-historic-comet-landing-nov-12/

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Surachai: Case file sent to ex-PM Yingluck within timeframe



BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly has forwarded the case file of the impeachment case to former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra within the required timeframe, NLA vice president Surachai Liangboonlertchai said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775425-yingluck-summoned-to-appear-at-nla-on-november-12-for-delayed-impeachment-request/page-4?p=8656455#entry8656455

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2001 train rape victim to receive THB5.2 million
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thirteen years after a high-profile case involving a woman raped by a railway employee on a Bangkok-bound train, the Supreme Court yesterday ordered the state railway to pay compensation it promised six years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775611-state-railway-of-thailand-finally-compensates-train-rape-victim/#entry8656492

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Prayut appreciates APEC leaders’ understanding of Thai political situation



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has appreciated APEC leaders' understanding of Thailand's situation and their respects to the country's. Internal affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775661-pm-prayut-foreign-leaders-concerned-about-thailand/page-2#entry8656515