Thailand Live Wednesday 12 Nov 2014

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Ayutthaya Sweatshop Busted For Employing Laotian Child Labour
By Khaosod English


Police raided a gold jewelry shop in Ayutthaya province where three Laotian children were reportedly forced to work for less than 20 baht a day, 12 Nov 2014.

AYUTTHAYA — Police raided a gold jewelry shop in Ayutthaya province this morning where three Laotian children were reportedly forced to work for less than 20 baht a day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775979-ayutthaya-sweatshop-busted-for-employing-laotian-child-labour/

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Interior Ministry to reorganize Bangkok's city landscape

BANGKOK, 12 Nov 2014 (NNT) – The Interior Ministry is set to reorganize the Bangkok metropolitan area by disposing garbage and removing scattered advertisement signs in an effort to improve the city landscape.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775988-interior-ministry-to-reorganize-bangkoks-city-landscape/

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Phuket: Starving boat migrants wash up on Phang Nga shore
Nattha Thepbamrung


Left, the starving men line up outside the District Office last night while, inside, food is prepared for them. Photos Nicole Lemmo

PHANG NGA: Eighty-six starving Bangladeshi and Burmese boat migrants arrived in Kuraburi District, Phang Nga, yesterday evening (November 11).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775990-phuket-starving-boat-migrants-wash-up-on-phang-nga-shore/

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Prime Minister addresses the 25th ASEAN Summit

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered a speech during the 25th ASEAN summit thanking member nations for understanding Thailand’s political situation and affirms Thailand’s commitment in ASEAN economic relations.

The Prime Minister began his speech by commending Myanmar in successfully hosting the 25th ASEAN summit and expressed his appreciation in becoming part of the Asean fraternity. He also thanked other member nations for understanding Thailand’s political situation and assured that the nation will be ready for a quick transition into the ASEAN economic community (AEC) in 2015.

General Prayut suggested that 2015 be devoted to logistics and infrastructure development between member nations by standardizing cross-border regulations and procedures as well as designating special economic development zones along the borders to facilitate regional trade.

In order to monitor cross-border issues such as drug and human trafficking, the Prime Minister said member nations needed to agree to a regional action plan as well as the ASEAN Convention on Trafficking in Persons.

Finally, the Prime Minister said ASEAN should swiftly conclude its Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement by 2015 in order to boost trade in the region and promote environmental awareness.


-- NNT 2014-11-12

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Thai government urged to support vaccine production

BANGKOK, 12 November 2014 (NNT) – The National Vaccine Institute is urging the government to support the production of vaccines, which could be useful in emergency situations and exported overseas.

Director of the National Vaccine Institute Dr. Jarung Muangchana has revealed that Thailand and other ASEAN nations have agreed to promote regional vaccine security to assure a sufficient supply of vaccines in every type of scenario. However, the focus would be on domestic use.

ASEAN so far had insufficient vaccines despite the regional capacity to produce them. ASEAN nations would be encouraged to jointly develop and produce the vaccines as well as create bargaining power when buying the vaccines from other countries.

The director added that Thailand has the capacity to manufacture its own vaccines by World Health Organization (WHO) standards. The government should support the move as it is part of basic necessities. He also believed Thailand would be able to produce enough for export purposes.


-- NNT 2014-11-12

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Massive damages reported from the rice pledging scheme

BANGKOK, 12 Nov 2014, (NNT) - According to a finding by Kasetsart University's Faculty of Economy, farmers participating in the rice pledging scheme did not make substantial increase in their income compared to others who did not take part in the program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775996-massive-damages-reported-from-the-thai-rice-pledging-scheme/

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25th ASEAN Summit begins in Nay Pyi Taw
By Digital Content



NAY PYI TAW, Nov 12 -- Myanmar President Thein Sein opened the 25th ASEAN Summit today in Nay Pyi Taw, expressing his confidence in a united and prosperous ASEAN.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775997-25th-asean-summit-begins-in-nay-pyi-taw/

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Prayut thanks Asean for understanding political situation

BANGKOK: -- Thai prime minister on Wednesday thanked Asean grouping for understanding Thailand's political situation and affirms its commitment in continuing and strengthening Asean economic cooperation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775997-25th-asean-summit-begins-in-nay-pyi-taw/#entry8661653

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Phuket police get on their bikes
Saran Mitrarat


Phuket Provincial Police Commander Patchara Boonyasit presided over a ceremony at Sapan Hin this morning to officially launch new police bicycle patrols.

PHUKET: -- Phuket Police launched bicycle patrols today (Nov 12) with the aim of reducing crime and boosting public safety in popular tourist spots during the high season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775998-phuket-police-get-on-their-bikes/

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Justice Ministry creating inmate DNA database
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Nov 12 -- Thailand's Ministry of Justice is creating a DNA database of all prisoners in the Thai penal system, with DNA data to be incorporated into inmates' criminal records to be used in tracking them after their release.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775999-thai-justice-ministry-creating-inmate-dna-database/

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Fears for more than 100 suspected Uighurs who fled Thai custody
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- More than 100 migrants thought to be from China's Uighur minority have escaped from shelters in Thailand, with authorities fearing they have fallen into the hands of a human trafficking ring, an official said Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775809-immigration-detainees-vanish-from-custody-in-songkhla-province/#entry8661772

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Uber app 'will change face of transport in Phuket'
Alasdair Forbes


Screen shots from the Uber smartphone app.

PHUKET: -- Uber, the smartphone app for calling a cab, was officially launched in Phuket today (November 12) after a month of ‘secret’ trials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776007-uber-app-will-change-face-of-transport-in-phuket/

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Phuket talks defuse Army-Navy tension over demolition

Saran Mitrarat

Col Thakarin: It was all a misunderstanding.

PHUKET: The Beach Club at Nai Yang and the neighbouring Baan Bussaba restaurant will definitely be demolished – eventually – the senior officer in Phuket of the Royal Thai Army said today (November 12).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776030-phuket-talks-defuse-army-navy-tension-over-demolition/

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Furious Samui Police Officer Shoots His Colleagues in Lamai

KOH SAMUI: -- At 01.00 on November 12th , Inquiry Officer on duty of Bo Phut District Police Station Pol.Capt. Kantapon Srisuksai, after being informed about a shooting in a police booth in Pom Lamai in Koh Samui, went to examine the scene with his commander.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776033-furious-samui-police-officer-shoots-his-colleagues-in-lamai/

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CIB chief abruptly axed

BANGKOK: -- The commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau and his deputy were abruptly transferred out of the bureau Tuesday night.

No reason was given for the abrupt transfer of Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat Chayaphan and his deputy, Pol Maj-Gen Kowit Wongrungroj. But Pol Gen Somyot Pumpanmuang, the national police chief, who ordered the transfer said briefly that he found the CIB commissioner a capable person and had a bigger job for him to do.

Replacing Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat on temporary basis is Pol Lt-Gen Prawuth Thavornsiri, the assistant police chief.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/cib-chief-abruptly-axed/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-12

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