Thailand Live Wednesday 26 Nov 2014

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Handicapped people to get increased monthly allowance from government

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to increase monthly allowance for handicapped people from 500 baht to 800 baht, starting from the 2015 fiscal year or from October 1 next year onwards.

The proposal to increase the allowance was forwarded to the cabinet by the Ministry of the Social Development and Human Security.

Government spokesman Yongyuth Maiyalarp said under the proposal, provincial centres providing services to people with disabilities will be manned by two officials each.

Monthly allowance has been frozen at 500 baht for more than 20 years.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/handicapped-people-get-increased-monthly-allowance-government


-- Thai PBS 2014-11-26

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Police chief plays down more arrest of CIB bribery gang



BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police commissioner Pol Gen Somyot Phumpanmuang played down news of the mass arrest of police officers under the command of the former Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner, saying so far no warrant of arrest was sought yet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779481-thai-police-chief-plays-down-more-arrest-of-cib-bribery-gang/

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Out-of-work beach operators deliver plea to Phuket Gov
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Karon Beach vendors' leader speaks with Gov Nisit at Provincial Hall.

PHUKET: -- More than 100 beach vendors from Karon met Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong to hand him a letter, headed “For half a year we have had no income.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779485-out-of-work-beach-operators-deliver-plea-to-phuket-gov/

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Thailand to lose market share in China to neighbours in next few years

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is losing its Chinese market to its neighbours over the next five years because of their labour competency and manufacturing quality, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce warns.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779487-thailand-to-lose-market-share-in-china-to-neighbours-in-next-few-years/

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BlackBerry offering Apple customers cash for trading in their iPhones for its new square-screened, keyboard-equipped Passport. /The Nation

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Hong Kong protests: Dozens arrested as sites demolished

(BBC) Police in Hong Kong say 116 protesters have been arrested during clashes since Tuesday, as operations to dismantle activist camps continue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779490-hong-kong-protests-dozens-arrested-as-sites-demolished/

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Ferguson shooting: Protests spread across US

(BBC) Crowds have gathered across the US to protest against Monday's decision not to charge a police officer over the killing of black teen Michael Brown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779491-ferguson-protests-spread-across-us/

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Appeals Court drops intrusion case against Jon Unghakorn and nine others

BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court late this morning dropped charges against media activist Jon Ungphakorn along with nine others from civil society organisations in Thailand for their forced entry into the premises of Parliament during a rally in 2006.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779524-appeals-court-drops-intrusion-case-against-jon-unghakorn-and-nine-others/

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Hunt for woman gang leader after Italian tourist stabbed in Phuket
Darawan Naknakhon


The sheath used to stab an Italian tourist in the arm.

PHUKET: -- Police arrested three teenagers on Tuesday (November 25) and are searching for their alleged leader, a woman, after they attempted to rob an Italian tourist and stabbed him in the arm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779526-hunt-for-woman-gang-leader-after-italian-tourist-stabbed-in-phuket/

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Thai PM visits Laos, Vietnam today through Friday
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Nov 26 -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is officially visiting the Lao PDR and Vietnam from today through Friday to boost relations with both countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779529-thai-pm-visits-laos-vietnam-today-through-friday/

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Latin America as new potential market for Thai business and investment

BANGKOK, 26 Nov 2014, (NNT) - Latin American countries including Brazil, Columbia and Mexico, are new potential markets for Thailand's food products, auto parts and machinery industries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779531-latin-america-as-new-potential-market-for-thai-business-and-investment/

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Public Health Ministry imposes bubonic plague preventive measures at ports

BANGKOK, 26 Nov 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has adopted surveillance measures at all ports throughout the country following a report of the Black Death in Madagascar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779534-thai-health-ministry-imposes-bubonic-plague-preventive-measures-at-ports/

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Winter winds knocking rice plants down in Northeast

MAHA SARAKHAM, 26 November 2014 (NNT)-The northeastern region of Thailand is still coping with water shortages and gusty winds that have knocked most of the rice plants down.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779536-winter-winds-knocking-rice-plants-down-in-isaan/

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Two arrested for allegedly distributing leaflets against junta

BANGKOK: -- Police arrested two men for allegedly distributing leaflets to attack the National Council for Peace and Order around the Democracy Monument early Sunday.

The two were identified as Sitthithat Laowanitthanapha, 54, a Bangkok resident, and Wachira Thongsuk, 38, a Phetchaburi resident.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-arrested-for-allegedly-distributing-leaflets-a-30248580.html


-- The Nation 2014-11-26

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Agriculture Ministry set to open weekly agro-market nationwide

BANGKOK, 26 Nov 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will officially launch its weekly agro-market project nationwide on Friday as a way to boost farmers’ incomes.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has already opened 70 agro-markets, one in each province, to enable farmers to sell their products directly to consumers every Friday. The project has so far been well-received. The Ministry has also planned to launch agro-markets in all the 77 provinces within December.

To inform the public of the newly-launched markets, the Ministry will hold an official opening of the project. The event will take place on November 28 in four provinces: Nakhon Nayok, Trang, Mukdahan and Uttaradit.


-- NNT 2014-11-26

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Krabi cutes up zebra crossings
By Coconuts Bangkok

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779538-krabi-cutes-up-zebra-crossings/

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Man breaks into women's clinic, steals vaginal douches
By Coconuts Bangkok



KHON KAEN: -- Security footage from a Khon Kaen women's clinic confirmed it was a 30-something man who broke in this morning and stole all their vaginal products.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779543-man-breaks-into-a-khon-kaen-womens-clinic-steals-vaginal-douches/

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Thai girl wins Miss Teen Asia USA
By Coconuts Bangkok

LOS ANGELES: -- A Thai-American was crowned the most beautiful Asian girl in America on Sunday night among cheering Thai masses in the states.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779546-thai-girl-wins-miss-teen-asia-usa/

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51 Thai workers rescued from Malaysia
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SONGKHLA, Nov 25 -- Thailand's Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) rescued more than 50 Thai workers scammed by illegal employment agent to work in neighbouring Malaysia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779547-51-thai-workers-rescued-from-malaysia/

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IATA announces new scheme to help passengers hit by airline bankruptcy
By Digital Content

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779548-iata-announces-new-scheme-to-help-passengers-hit-by-airline-bankruptcy/

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Greek diplomat killed when tried to jump onto a moving train in Kanchanaburi

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779550-greek-diplomat-killed-trying-to-jump-onto-a-moving-train-in-kanchanaburi/

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Government focuses on helping the people in the restive Deep South

PATTANI, 26 November 2014 (NNT) – The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) said the government would be paying special attention to the people’s needs when it comes to maintaining peace in the Deep South.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779551-thai-govt-focuses-on-helping-the-people-in-the-restive-deep-south/

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Student Couples Under 25 Cannot Share Same Dorms, Thai Govt Rules
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Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, chairman of the military junta and Prime Minister, poses for photo in a campaign to promote HIV-AIDS awareness in Thailand before he attends Cabinet meeting at Government House, 25 November 2014

BANGKOK - The conservative military government of Thailand has approved a law that would bar university students of different sexes from sharing the same dorm rooms, unless they are older than 25.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779557-student-couples-under-25-cannot-share-same-dorms-thai-govt-rules/

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Finance Ministry issues bonds to restructure rice mortgage scheme debts

BANGKOK, 26 November 2014 (NNT) – The Finance Ministry has issued bonds worth 50 billion baht, the biggest-ever bond issuance in history, in its latest move to restructure the debts incurred from the rice-mortgage scheme from the previous administration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779562-thai-finance-ministry-issues-bonds-to-restructure-rice-mortgage-scheme-debts/

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Norwegian sold a shared racing horse and went to Thailand with the money


Photo: Tsutomu Takasu @ WikiCommons

BANGKOK: -- A Norwegian sold the racing horse Smedheim Solan, that was owned by a cooperative of 10 people, and went to Thailand with the NOK 1 million the new owner paid plus prize money the horse won during the last 7 months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779563-norwegian-sold-a-shared-racing-horse-and-went-to-thailand-with-the-money/

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Greek diplomat killed by train near Bridge on River Kwai town
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

A Greek diplomat based in Bangkok was killed Wednesday after she fell under a moving train while visiting a popular Thailand tourist region known for inspiring the classic film "The Bridge on the River Kwai", police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779550-greek-diplomat-killed-trying-to-jump-onto-a-moving-train-in-kanchanaburi/#entry8724570

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New dorm segregation rules herald end of premarital sex
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Khon Kaen University

BANGKOK: -- A draft of new regulations for student dormitories were approved by the cabinet Tuesday, though it’s unclear why.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779557-student-couples-under-25-cannot-share-same-dorms-thai-govt-rules/#entry8724634

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SmartRail Congress & Expo 2014

BANGKOK, 26 November 2014 (NNT) - Thailand is hosting the largest gathering of train and rail development professionals ever seen in Asia, running from 26th-28th November 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bang Na.

The SmartRail Congress & Expo 2014 has brought together more than 40 trains and related railway operators from throughout Asia to meet, discuss and explore the economic, environmental, social, political and technological challenges of Asia’s development of rapid rail transport.

Thailand was chosen to be the venue as the kingdom is currently leading the way in Southeast Asia following the government’s announcement of a US$93 billion infrastructure development plan. In addition Bangkok’s plans for 14 metro lines and the establishment of an ASEAN central station in the midst of the city, make it the ideal host for this mass transportation industry gathering.

In the exhibition, at BITEC in Bangkok, innovations from around the world provide first hand exposure to the cutting-edge solutions that will support the transformation of Asia’s rail networks. The technology showcase is supported by an international conference and also an ‘Innovation Seminar’ located inside the event hall itself.

The SmartRail Congress & Expo 2014 is also hosting more than seventy key speakers from major rail projects across South East Asia. They include senior representatives of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy, SRT, BMA, the Land Transport Authority Singapore, SMRT, LPTC Malaysia, the East Japan Railway Group, the Toll Royal Cambodia Railways, Indian Railways, Dubai Metro, BTS, KORAIL, the Ministry of Railways Pakistan, the Manila Metro Rail Transit Development Corporation, Myanmar Railways, SNCF, and MRTA.


-- NNT 2014-11-26

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Thailand's place drops in World Giving Index

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is ranked 21st in the World Giving Index which measures charitable giving behaviours among countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/779586-thailands-place-drops-in-world-giving-index/