Thailand Live Wednesday 19 Nov 2014

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Hakodate Mayor visits PRD Deputy Director-General

BANGKOK, 19 November 2014 (NNT) - Hakodate Mayor Mr. Toshiki Kudo and executives from Japan have paid a visit to the Deputy Director-General of the Public Relations Department (PRD) Mr.Charoon Chaisorn to discuss cooperation on Thai-Japanese cultural relations and tourism.

Mr. Charoon welcomed the mayor and along with 14 members of his entourage of 14 members during their visit to Thailand to promote tourism of Hakodate city, which is Hokkaido's port city for trading. The visit aims to tighten ties with the PRD, while also discussing cooperation on boosting Thai-Japanese cultural promotion.

Apart from the PRD, other related agencies welcoming the mayor include the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), Radio Thailand, and the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).

Hakodate is situated on the south of Hokkaido island and is surrounded by cool weather and beautiful natural scenery. The city is developing towards becoming an economic hub. Hakodate is one of Japan's first international ports that has been chosen as one of Japan's most charming cities according to a geographical survey of areas in Japan in 2014.

Over 30 tourist destinations in Hakodate are featured in Japan's Michelin Green Guide tour book for those interested in visiting Japan. A spectacular nightlife view can also be seen from the top of Hakodate mountain. Moreover, apart from freshly-cooked seafood, the city has been famous for its hot springs that attracts over 5 million tourists per year.


-- NNT 2014-11-19

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PM stresses flood prevention and adequate water distribution in the northeast

BANGKOK, 19 November 2014 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has urged northeastern provincial governors and related agencies to adequately distribute water to consumers in the area to prevent water shortages.

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha met with 20 governors from the northeastern provinces of Thailand to follow up on government policies, prepare to deal with drought problems, and to heed input from the Damrongtham centers.

The premier stressed that there must not be a shortage in water and that the provinces had to adequately manage its agricultural zones in order to efficiently distribute water. Furthermore, he urged the governors to prevent next-year’s flood, which will be a deciding factor in the effectiveness of the local administration.

He also tasked all agencies to tackle the problem of fake fertilizers, which would adversely affect impoverished farmers as well as to ensure the quality of rice that is to be exported in order to gain confidence in the world market.


-- NNT 2014-11-19

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First public hearing on BMA’s Grey-Line Monorail held

BANGKOK, 19 November 2014 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) held the first public hearing on the development of its Grey-Line Monorail project.

Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said after opening the public hearing that today's discussion focused on the first-phase construction of the 16-kilometer-long Monorail line which covers fifteen stations from Watcharaphon area to Rama IX Bridge.

He added similar public hearings would be arranged until the middle of 2015. All opinions would be compiled and sent to the National Environmental Board who would consider the most appropriate time to begin the construction and estimate the prospects of the service. It is estimated that the Grey Line would service 160,000 passengers per day.

The Grey Line Monorail project is planned to absorb the rising number of passengers using the underground system and other mass transport systems in Bangkok such as the Sathorn-Ratchapreuk Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as well as Airport Rail link.


-- NNT 2014-11-19

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Missing something? Human leg found in garbage dump
By Coconuts Bangkok


Barbie leg on the rocks. Photo: Flickr

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777729-amnat-chareon-human-leg-found-in-garbage-dump/

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Industries' sentiment index improves
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Nov 19 -- The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 87.5 in October after falling in two previous months as product orders and operational results improved while automotive export declined.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777744-thai-industries-sentiment-index-improves/

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PM asserts readiness to visit all areas in country, listen to criticism
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 19 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Khon Kaen and Kalasin provinces to follow up measures to address drought problem and inspect the operations of Damrongtham centres, the country's local complaint centres.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777670-khon-kaen-students-protest-at-coup-during-pms-speech/page-3?p=8692814#entry8692814

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Eight dead in two road accidents in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ayutthaya
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Nov 19 -- Eight people were killed and 33 were injured when a train collided with a sedan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province and a coach hit two pickup trucks in Ayutthaya province this morning.

Rapid Train 83 from Bangkok heading for Trang province hit a Honda car with Songkhla registrations plate at a railway crossing where there is no barrier in Thung Song's Kapang sub-district at about 9.30am.

The car was thrown onto the side of the tracks and caught fire.

Two people in the car were instantly killed and two others succumbed to their injuries at local hospitals.

Elsewhere, in Ayutthaya, two pickup trucks cut in on a convoy of coaches carrying staff of Bangkok's Budget Bureau to Chiang Mai province.

One coach hit both trucks when a pickup truck was making a swift turn into a minor road off Highway 347 (the Bang Pahan-Pathum Thani Road) on which the convoy and the trucks were running. The incident happened in Bang Pahan's Pho Sam Ton sub-district at 7.50am.

Four people, including three drivers, were killed and 33 others were injured in this accident. Both trucks were thrown off the highway. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-11-19

Thaivisa topics

Another 'no barricades' railway crossing collision leaves two dead in Thai South
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Three killed, 30 injured in bus-pickup crash in Ayutthaya
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777652-three-killed-30-injured-in-bus-pickup-crash-in-ayutthaya/

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Army Downplays Concern Over Old Choppers After Deadly Crash
By Khaosod English


Soldiers inspect the site of the helicopter crash in Phayao province, 17 November 2014.

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has dismissed speculation that a helicopter crash that killed 9 servicemen earlier this week was a result of the aircraft’s old age.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777627-thai-army-hasnt-grounded-bell-212-helicopters/#entry8692912

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Thailand, Japan host international conference on energy, environment
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BANGKOK, Nov 19 -- Thailand and Japan jointly hosted an International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment, during which Thailand's Science and Technology Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj reemphasised the government's readiness to further improve the country’s science and technology.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777755-thailand-japan-host-international-conference-on-energy-environment/

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Japan arrests widow with seven dead partners

MELBOURNE: -- A 67-year-old millionairess has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning her husband with cyanide as it emerged six former partners had already died, in Japan's latest apparent "black widow" case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777757-japan-arrests-widow-with-seven-dead-partners/

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Chart Pattana Party wants neutral PM to break national deadlock
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BANGKOK, Nov 19 -- Thailand's Chart Pattana Party proposed to the Constitution Drafting Committee at parliament today that it wanted a neutral prime minister to break what it called the current national deadlock, according to committee spokesman Gen Lertrat Ratanavanich.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777758-chart-pattana-party-wants-neutral-pm-to-break-national-deadlock/

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PM says he's not disheartened by student protest
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KHON KAEN, Nov 19 - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he did not feel disheartened by the protest by students he encountered Wednesday during his trip to the Northeast, which is a stronghold of anti-coup movements.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777670-khon-kaen-students-protest-at-coup-during-pms-speech/page-3?p=8693007#entry8693007

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Over 700 motorcyclists arrested and fined in first day of crackdown on footpath riding

BANGKOK: -- The first day of the crackdown on motorcyclists riding on footpaths netted more than 700 violators, metropolitan police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777791-over-700-motorcyclists-arrested-and-fined-in-first-day-of-crackdown-on-footpath-riding/

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Thailand Live Thursday 20 Nov 2014

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