Thailand Live Monday 17 Nov 2014

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NRC opens center to receive public input on reforms

BANGKOK, 17 November 2014 (NNT) - The National Reform Council (NRC) has opened a center to gather public suggestions on national reform at the Parliament.

NRC president Thienchay Kiranant on Monday chaired the opening of a center, which has been launched to heed public input on reforms in all areas. Some of the information will be used to draft the permanent constitution as well. Members of the public are encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions directly at the center on a daily basis.

The center is overseen by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives and other designated working groups. The NRC president affirmed after the opening ceremony that all voices will be carefully deliberated.


-- NNT 2014-11-17

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Everyone's favorite German beggar spotted begging in Denmark
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Benjamin Holst, 29, was found begging on street of Denmark yesterday by a Thai citizen who decided to snap that smile as evidence that he’s doing just great – after being deported by Thai customs in September for being a complete douchebag.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777209-everyones-favorite-german-beggar-spotted-begging-in-denmark/

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Law-breaking Phuket vendors call off protest against official extortion
Saran Mitrarat


Volunteer guards from Kathu District, including one wearing a distinctly military-looking uniform, were waiting for the protesters.

PHUKET: -- Patong business operators called off a protest this morning at Phuket Provincial Hall because they feared they might be arrested under martial law, which prohibits public assemblies of more than five people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777211-law-breaking-phuket-vendors-call-off-protest-against-official-extortion/

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Nine army officers killed in helicopter crash in Phayao

PHAYAO: -- Nine army officers who included the deputy commander of the Third Army Region Maj-Gen Songpol Thongjin were killed when their Bell helicopter crashed into a rubber field 10 minutes after taking off from the Khunjueng army barrack in Muang district of Phayao province this evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777265-nine-army-officers-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-phayao/

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Discovered human parts in DHL parcel boxes now confirmed stolen from Siriraj Hospital

BANGKOK: -- The five human parts which were found in three parcel boxes prepared to be set by two Americans at a DHL office were stolen from Siriraj Hospital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777282-discovered-human-parts-in-dhl-parcel-boxes-now-confirmed-stolen-from-siriraj-hospital/

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Police warned to cooperate with NHRC in torture probe

KOH TAO: -- A member of the National Human Rights Commission warned today that he would propose the commission to take legal action against police officers responsible for the interrogation of the two suspects in Koh Tao murder case if they do not cooperate with the pane.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777284-police-warned-to-cooperate-with-nhrc-in-torture-probe/

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