Thailand Live Wednesday 12 Nov 2014

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Russia promises all-out effort to facilitate MH17 probe, says Najib



BANGKOK: -- Russia has pledged that it would do everything in its power to facilitate the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines' flight MH17 crash over eastern Ukraine in July, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said, as reported by New Straits Times.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775885-russia-promises-all-out-effort-to-facilitate-mh17-probe-says-najib/

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Police clash with drug traffickers in Sukhothai's Si Samrong; one smuggler killed, two arrested, 2 million meth pills seized /MCOT

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North Korea delegates won’t attend ASEAN Summit



BANGKOK: -- North Korean representatives will not be attending the 25th Asean Summit in Naypyidaw this week, according to the Ministry of Information, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775886-north-korea-delegates-wont-attend-asean-summit/

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Brazil police kill six people a day - NGO

(BBC) Brazilian police have killed more than 11,000 people over the past five years, averaging about six killings a day, a group that monitors violence says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775887-brazil-police-kill-six-a-day/

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Huge fire at SVI electronic component plant in Bangkadi industrial estate



BANGKOK: -- A huge fire broke out before dawn Wednesday at the SVI Public Company Limited’s (SVI) electronic product manufacturing plant in Bangkadi Industrial Estate in Pathumthani on Tiwanond road forcing the evacuation of hundreds of workers from the compound.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775864-fire-rages-at-bangkradi-industrial-estate-electronics-factory-in-pathum-thani/#entry8660008

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Body found off Koh Tao possibly missing Swiss tourist
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- The body of a man presumed to be a missing Swiss snorkeler was found in the waters between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775616-swiss-man-missing-from-sairee-beach-on-koh-tao/page-4?p=8660036#entry8660036

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CIB police commissioner and deputy abruptly transferred

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police commissioner ordered an immediate transfer of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner and his deputy to the Royal Thai Police, effective Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775891-cib-police-commissioner-and-deputy-abruptly-transferred/

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Forum mobilizes young people against corruption

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) - A public forum investigating ways to tackle corruption says corruption has become a deeply-rooted problem in Thai society. The event is being held by the Thai Higher Education Institution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775902-forum-mobilizes-young-thais-against-corruption/

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Security in Yala remains tight after tipoff

YALA, 12 November 2014 (NNT)- Soldiers in the southern province of Yala continue to patrol and check every passing vehicle and people to assure safety for local residents.

According to the report, security units in Bannangsata district, Yala province have continued to search suspicious vehicles and question individuals entering the district in the wake of recent attacks in the surrounding areas.

Protection for local residents and those at risks has been assured during this time. The soldiers have also been tipped of about the movements of insurgents who plan to instigate violence in various areas.


-- NNT 2014-11-12

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Thammasat University raises awareness of economic disparity

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) – Thammasat University has urged the government and related agencies to urgently resolve economic inequality.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775908-thammasat-university-raises-awareness-of-economic-disparity/

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PHUKET: Schools will close during Asian Beach Games
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Schools and universities around Phuket have been asked to close during the Asian Beach Games to avoid traffic problems.

PHUKET: -- Around 75 schools have been requested to close between November 13 – 14 for the Asian Beach Games following an order from government officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775910-phuket-schools-will-close-during-asian-beach-games/

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Phuket man shot in the head by a neighbour
Saran Mitrarat


Bundit Pramonsil (left) is escorted back to his room by a police officer to re-enact the shooting.

PHUKET: -- Kathu police yesterday (November 11) arrested a 36-year-old Patong man after he shot his neighbour in the head.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775911-phuket-man-shot-in-the-head-by-a-neighbour/

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ASEAN SUMMIT
Prayut, world leaders jet in for Myanmar's big moment
Thepchai Yong
The Nation

Nay Pyi Taw - Thai PM in Nay Pyi Taw for Asean summit with Obama, Modi, Abe and Ban Ki-moon

BANGKOK: -- Fresh from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in Beijing, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha flew into the Myanmar capital of Nay Pyi Taw last night for the Asean summit and a series of associated high-profile meetings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775721-pm-prayut-attending-25th-asean-summit-in-myanmar/#entry8660399

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NEW CONSTITUTION
Abhisit to discuss chartwork: CDC

BANGKOK: -- Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has accepted an invitation to discuss the framework for the new constitution, Borwornsak Uwanno, chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee, said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775928-abhisit-to-discuss-chartwork-cdc/

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Mormon church polygamy: Joseph Smith 'had up to 40 wives'

The Mormon church has admitted for the first time that its founder, Joseph Smith, took multiple wives.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775923-founder-of-the-mormon-church-had-up-to-40-wives/

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Police nab Liberians for 200k black money scam

BANGKOK: Immigration police have arrested and charged two Liberian men for allegedly swindling a Russian man out of 200,000 baht in a black money scam.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775925-police-nab-liberians-for-200k-black-money-scam/

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'Crazed Foreigner' Attacks Pattaya McDonald's Store

By Khaosod Eng.

CHONBURI — A foreign man has been arrested for attempting to attack customers with a knife at a McDonald's store in Pattaya early this morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775926-crazed-foreigner-attacks-pattaya-mcdonalds-store/

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UK's Financial Conduct Authority fines five banks £1.1bn for foreign exchange failings /BBC

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Department of Internal Trade imposes control on food prices

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) - According to the Department of Internal Trade (DIT), the adjustment of diesel prices would have a strong impact on the cost of living as well as food prices throughout the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775949-thailands-department-of-internal-trade-imposes-control-on-food-prices/

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NLA unanimously approves animal hospital bill

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved of the animal hospital bill.

The assembly yesterday discussed the 3rd reading of the animal hospital bill as presented by the special committee without any proposed amendments. The assembly then voted 185 to 0 with 4 abstentions to pass the bill.

The bill consists of 16 articles, including the details of permits in establishing animal hospitals and the amendment to the application fee in applying for an animal hospital purpose.

The bill will take effect after it has been published in the royal gazette.


-- NNT 2014-11-12

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A former Democrat party MP of Samut Sakhon province Kanchit Tabsuwan was sentenced to death by Samut Sakhon Privincial Court after he was found guilty in the gun attack that resulted in the death of the Samut Sakhon provincial administration organisation Udorn Kraiwatnusorn in 2511.

The court granted him temporary release after his lawyer posted land title deed as bail.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/72034/


-- Thai PBS 2014-11-12

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8 more dams to stop water supply for off-season farming

BANGKOK, 12 Nov 2014 (NNT) – The Irrigation Department has decided to halt releasing water from eight more dams to off-season farming areas in order to cushion the effects of the drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775954-8-more-dams-in-thailand-to-stop-water-supply-for-off-season-farming/

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John Doar, US civil rights lawyer, dies aged 92

(BBC) John Doar, a civil rights lawyer who was a key figure in the struggle against racial segregation in the US, has died aged 92.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775958-john-doar-us-civil-rights-lawyer-dies-aged-92/

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Gold price to drop further this month
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Nov 12 -- The Gold Research Center projects the gold price in Thailand will continue to decline this month and range from Bt17,000 to Bt19,000.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775959-gold-price-in-thailand-to-drop-further-this-month/

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Malaysian students observes Thai food safety in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI, 12 November 2014 (NNT) – Students from Malaysia participated in the observation of the Siri Wattana market and the Halal food production to study the safety procedures of food production in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775962-malaysian-students-observes-thai-food-safety-in-chiang-mai/

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Cabinet makes domestic tourism national agenda

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet Tuesday resolved to make domestic tourism a national agenda for 2015, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said.

She said 2015 will be called the year of Thai-way tourism and the ministry will promote local people's way of life, culture, history and natural tourist destinations throughout the year.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Cabinet-makes-domestic-tourism-national-agenda-30247577.html


-- The Nation 2014-11-12

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Ghost leads construction worker to her dead body
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A skeleton of a long-dead woman was discovered this morning in an abandoned home on Soi Lat Phrao 74 after her ghost entered a man’s dreams to lead him to her body.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775968-bangkok-ghost-leads-construction-worker-to-her-dead-body/

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Thai actors support law against animal abuse
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BANGKOK, Nov 12 -- A group of actors and animal lovers called for a comprehensive anti-animal abuse law and presented the signatures of over 100,000 people who support the bill to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), calling for fast passage of the bill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775973-thai-actors-support-law-against-animal-abuse/

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Borwornsak urges all parties to brainstorm ideas on next Constitution
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BANGKOK, Nov 12 -- Borwornsak Uwanno, chair of the Constitution Drafting Committee, said he has written to all political parties and groups inviting them to brainstorm ideas for the new constitutionand also welcomed the youth's participation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775928-abhisit-to-discuss-chartwork-cdc/#entry8661113

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TV celebrity Sorrayuth, two others face embezzlement charge
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Office of Attorney General Wednesday resolved to arraign TV celebrity Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda and two others for having allegedly embezzled Bt138 million from MCOT Plc.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775977-thai-tv-celebrity-sorrayuth-two-others-face-embezzlement-charge/