Thailand Live Saturday 29 Nov 2014

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Tropical Storm Sinlaku to bring moisture to many regions in next 2 days

BANGKOK, 29 November 2014 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has forecast that Tropical Storm Sinlaku in the South China Sea will generate rainfall in the northeastern, eastern, central and southern parts of Thailand until Monday.

According to the weather report, as of this morning, the eye of Tropical Storm Sinlaku was located 500 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, packing winds of about 80 kilometers per hour. The system is moving northwesterly at the speed of 25 kilometers an hour and is expected to make landfall in Vietnam from November 30 to December 1.

Under such circumstance, Thailand will likely experience increased showers in the Lower Northeast, East, Lower Central Plains and Upper South during the period.

Meanwhile, the weak high pressure is lingering in the North, contributing to thick fog in the morning. Motorists are urged to be cautious on the road due to poor visibility. However, during December 1-4, another high-pressure trough will spread down from China, causing the temperature to drop 4-6 degrees Celsius and bringing gusty winds.

-- NNT 2014-11-29

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People in Samui protest against an incinerator for making awful smell and contaminating the river

KOH SAMUI: -- Over one hundred people in Maret sub-district, Koh Samui, Surat Thani gathered to protest against an incinerator for contaminating the river and making awful smell.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780316-people-in-samui-protest-against-an-incinerator-for-making-awful-smell-and-contaminating-the-river/

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Court rejects bail bid by ex-CIB chief Pongpat, detained at Bangkok Remand Prison; will search his Nonthaburi home /MCOT

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PM assures no dam which is damaging to environment will be built

BANGKOK: -- Any dam which will destroy natural resources stands slim chance getting constructed because the project will be opposed by the people, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha during his weekly address to the Thai people Friday night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780318-pm-assures-no-dam-which-is-damaging-to-environment-will-be-built-in-politics-november-29-2014-12/

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Thai authorities further interrogate ex-CIB chief
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, Nov 29 -- Thai police investigators early Saturday interrogated former Central Investigation Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Pongpat Chayaphan accused of several charges including lese majeste before sending him to detention at Bangkok Remand Prison.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780219-trove-of-ancient-artefacts-may-include-rare-imports/#entry8737316

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Militants shoot another woman dead

PATTANI: -- A 29-year-old woman was killed and 51-year-old man was wounded in a driveby shooting in Khok Pho district of Pattani on Saturday morning.

District police said Katesaya Muenkoto and Teerasak Viriyaboonyakiat left their houses to buy meat from a roadside pork shop in Makrud subdistrict.

Two men riding on a motorcycle came near and the one on the pillion pulled out a pistol and fired six shots at them.

The bullets hit Mrs Katesaya in the head and Mr Teerasak in the back.

Both were later.rushed to
Khok Pho district hospital where Katesaya was pronounced dead on arroval.

The police found all 9mm cartridges at the scene.

They are investigating into the motive of the shooting but initially believe it was to escalate unrest in the area.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/militants-shoot-another-woman-dead

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-29

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Land department to prohibit Uber Taxi service saying it’s unsafe and overcharge customers

BANGKOK: -- The Land Transport Department has banned the Uber Taxi app and its online taxi booking service reasoning that the taxis used to provide such service are illegal and not registered.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780327-land-department-to-prohibit-uber-taxi-service-saying-its-unsafe-and-overcharge-customers/

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RT @W7VOA: MT @CricketAus: First #AUSvIND Test postponed with Phillip Hughes's funeral to be held Wed.: http://t.co/NZZ1YX6IK4 http://t.co/kSf5ZnLzOw

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Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam asserts there's no Constitution blueprint; to discuss with cabinet to lift some NCPO directives /MCOT

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Interior ministry ordered to scrap Akrapongpreecha as royally bestowed family name

BANGKOK: -- The Bureau of the Royal Household on Saturday issued an announcement instructing the Ministry of Interior to scrap the " Akrapongpreecha" name bestowed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn as family name for a family and all those family members returning to use their former family name.

The order to the ministry was signed by Air Chief Marshal Sathitpong Sukawimol, secretary of His Royal Highness performing duty as the director of the Internal Activities Division of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Earlier the Bureau of the Royal Household also issued another announcement, No 428/2557, dated November 23, dismissing Mr Narong Akrapongpreecha, a civil servant under Internal Activities Division of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, from office for serious crimes he committed, and for exploitation of the Royal Family for personal gains.

At the same time, the Royal Security Guards Command of His Royal Highness also issued Announcement No 657/2557 sacking Sergeant Master Sithisak Akrapongpreecha from office and striping of the rank after committing serious crimes, and seriously violating military discipline, and seriously breaking laws of the country.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/interior-ministry-ordered-scrap-akrapongpreecha-royally-bestowed-family-name

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-29

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Oil prices to be 60 satang cheaper Sunday

BANGKOK: -- PTT Plc and Bangchak today announced to reduce gasoline and gasohol prices by 60 satang, beginning 5.00 am on Sunday.
But they said E85 and diesel oil prices will remain unchanged.

The new price for Gasoline 95 is 40.76 baht/litre.

Gasohol 95 is 33.70 baht, Gasohol 91 is 31.68 baht/litre, E 20 is 30.38 baht/litre.

E85 will remain unchanged at 22.88 baht, and diesel oil at 29.39 baht.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/oil-prices-60-satang-cheaper-sunday

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-29

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Court in Egypt clears Hosni Mubarak over 2011 killings
Breaking news

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780350-court-in-egypt-clears-hosni-mubarak-over-2011-killings/

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10 years on, officials meet to address Phuket pollution complaint

PHUKET: After a decade of complaints of pollution about an auto body paint shop in Phuket’s Wichit sub-district, officials from various department finally met today to discuss a course of action.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780356-10-years-on-officials-meet-to-address-phuket-pollution-complaint/

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Thailand Live Sunday 30 Nov 2014

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