Thailand Live Tuesday 11 Nov 2014

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4 drug traffickers killed in clash with border patrol police; meth pills seized in Chiang Mai's Chiang Dao district /MCOT

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Five drug traffickers shot dead in clash



BANGKOK: -- Five armed guards of a drug caravan were killed and moire than 420,000 methamphetamine pills seized in a clash with border patrol police near the holy border in Chiang Mai’s Chiang Dao district this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775698-five-drug-traffickers-shot-dead-in-clash-with-thai-border-patrol/

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Domestic airports asked to deal with flight delays as a result of foggy weather

BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has instructed airports nationwide to monitor the safety of passengers in a case where a flight is unable to land at its destination due to heavy fog.

A passenger airliner of Nok Air was forced to retreat to Don Muang Airport yesterday after it was unable to make a landing at Lampang International Airport at 7:30am as a result of cloudy skies, which blocked the plane’s visibility level.

Passengers aboard the plane had their flight time delayed and those who were waiting to catch the return flight at Lampang Airport were left stranded. Normally in this kind of scenario, the plane would be forced to make an emergency landing at the nearest airport. However, Nok Air was unable to do so since the nearby Chiang Mai Airport also remained closed, prompting the pilot to bring the plane back to Don Muang.

The DCA said it was difficult to deal with the problem of foggy weather, but the department has instructed airliners to provide food and accommodations to their passengers in this case as well as arrange alternative flights for affected passengers.


-- NNT 2014-11-11

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China keens to set up plants in Thailand



BEIJING, 11 November 2014 (NNT) –The Chinese private sector expressed interest in setting up rubber processing plants and waste management plants in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775701-china-keens-to-set-up-plants-in-thailand/

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Si Sa Ket Police patrol rice farms to prevent thefts of rice and agricultural tools

SI SA KET, 11 November 2014 (NNT) - The Si Sa Ket Provincial Police superintendent Pol. Maj. Gen. Boonyot Boonpaisal has ordered his subordinates to make more frequent visits to rice farms in a bid to prevent thefts of harvested rice and agricultural tools.

According to Pol. Maj. Gen. Boonyot, farmers have been harvesting rice from their fields and sun-drying rice grains near their homes or on roadside before collecting them for sale and for household use.

He said such a practice posed a great risk as the rice would be stolen by unwanted hands.

As a precautionary measure, Pol. Maj. Gen. Boonyot has instructed patrol officers at every police station in the province to keep a lookout on their areas in order to prevent any possible theft of rice. So far, there have not yet been any case of theft.

-- NNT 2014-11-11

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MOBILE TECH

Android 5.0 Lollipop: Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Nexus 4 To Get OTA Rollout Starting Nov. 12

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775704-android-50-lollipop-nexus-5-nexus-7-nexus-10-nexus-4-to-get-ota-rollout-starting-nov-12/

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Flash floods hit Trang, people evacuated

BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 (NNT) - More than 200 households have been hit by flash floods in the southern province of Trang. The flood-affected villagers have been evacuated to a safe place.

Heavy rains, which had been falling for many consecutive days, caused the flash floods originating from Nakhon Si Thammarat. The flood water level is almost two meters high. Commander of the 4th Infantry Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, Col. Thanitphon Hongwilai said army officers, the Lam Phura local administrative organization and the local people were setting up tents on the roadside where they cooked and prepared survival kits for the affected people.

More than 5,000 rai of farmland have also been submerged.

Nayong district chief Kamon Prasertkun said flash floods from the Banthat mountain range had submerged many houses, affecting more than 30 households but now the water levels in many areas started to become normal. Officers from many units are urgently distributing aid to the affected people.


-- NNT 2014-11-11

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PHUKET: More underpass lanes to be opened for Asian Beach Games
Saran Mitrarat


Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong and Highways Department officials inspect construction progress at the Lotus and Darasamuth intersections.

PHUKET: -- All three lanes of the Darasamuth underpass will be temporarily opened to two-way traffic for the Asian Beach Games, Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong announced on Saturday (Nov 8).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775716-more-phuket-underpass-lanes-to-be-opened-for-asian-beach-games/

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National Legislative Assembly whip postpone impeachment motion hearing against ex-PM Yingluck from tomorrow to Nov 28 /MCOT

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Ex-PM Yingluck's impeachment hearing tentatively postponed
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BANGKOK, Nov 11 - Thailand's National Legislative Assembly (NLA) whip has tentatively postponed the legislative body's impeachment debate against ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra from tomorrow to November 28, pending formal approval by the Assembly tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775720-ex-pm-yinglucks-impeachment-hearing-tentatively-postponed/

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PM attending 25th ASEAN Summit in Myanmar
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BANGKOK, Nov 11 -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 25th ASEAN Summit and related summits to be held November 12-13 in Nay Pyi Taw, the Myanmar capital

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775721-pm-prayut-attending-25th-asean-summit-in-myanmar/

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Chiang Mai Police Arrest Man For Pick-pocketing Tourists
By Khaosod English

CHIANG MAI — A 33-year-old Thai man has been arrested for pick-pocketing tourists in Chiang Mai during this year’s annual Loy Krathong Festival, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775723-chiang-mai-police-arrest-thai-man-for-pick-pocketing-tourists/

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Danish expat witnessed his wife’s murder

BANGKOK: -- The 53 year old Danish expat Palle Jensen and his Thai wife Pim were on Saturday 1. November 2014 attacked by members of her family while staying in the house of other family members. Two days later, his wife died from her injuries and Palle Jensen now fears for the safety of his 6 year old son and himself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775729-danish-expat-witnessed-his-thai-wifes-murder/

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Vanessa-Mae: Skiing violinist banned for four years

BANGKOK: -- Violinist Vanessa-Mae has been banned from skiing for four years after results were manipulated to help her qualify for the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775750-vanessa-mae-skiing-violinist-banned-for-four-years/

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RT @KristieKenney: November 11 the USA celebrates Veterans Day. We honor all those who serve or have served in the US Armed Forces.

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