Thailand Live Wednesday 3 Dec 2014

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Army Chief: Mechanical failure causes helicopter crash in Phayao

BANGKOK, 3 December 2014 (NNT) - An investigation into the fatal Bell 212 helicopter crash in Phayao has found evidence of mechanical failure.

Gen Udomdej Sitabutr, Deputy Defence Minister and Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army insisted he has not withheld the use of the Bell 212 helicopter and others in the Bell Huey family but has just ordered a full-scale inspection on their capacity.

He said next week he will call a meeting to find solutions for aircraft that are in poor condition. The discussion will include a procurement plan in the next phase and additional training for pilots.

The helicopter crash happened in the evening of 17 November 2014, killing nine army officers including the deputy commander of the Third Army Region.


-- NNT 2014-12-03

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PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has postponed his weekly programme this week from Friday to 8am on Saturday. /Bangkok POst

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Public Health Ministry to give free false teeth and roots to over 40,000 people

BANGKOK, 3 Dec 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has planned to give out false teeth and roots to 40,000 people nationwide as a New Year gift.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781384-thai-health-ministry-to-give-free-false-teeth-and-roots-to-over-40000-people/

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Fire at Panasonic factory in Khon Kaen



KHON KAEN: -- Three workers suffered from smoke inhalation in a fire which broke out at a warehouse of Panasonic electrical appliances company in Khon Kaen before noon today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781391-fire-at-panasonic-factory-in-khon-kaen/

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Thai Army still waits and sees if martial law can be lifted in some areas during New Year

BANGKOK, 3 December 2014 (NNT) – The Thai Army holds the need to maintain the martial law during the New Year celebrations as long as the security situation remains unstable.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781393-thai-army-still-waits-and-sees-if-martial-law-can-be-lifted-in-some-areas-during-new-year/

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TAT: Thailand sees increase in tour reservation

BANGKOK, 3 December 2014 (NNT) – Thailand has received satisfying trade results of tourism packages from the Middle East, with an expected 8.16 percent growth of tourists from the region next year, said Tourism Authority official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781394-tat-thailand-sees-increase-in-tour-reservation/

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Charter drafting committee retains death penalty for violent criminals and wants general legal cases to end at the Appeal Court to cut Supreme Court's burdens. /Bangkok Post

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Prayut reveals Children's Day slogan

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday revealed slogan for next year's Children's Day.

His slogan emphasised on knowledge and morality. It could be translated into English as 'With knowledge and morality comes a brighter future'. It is a tradition for a prime minister to give the slogan for the day.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Prayut-reveals-Childrens-Day-slogan-30249079.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-03

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Amnesty bill must be initiated by govt and should respect public opinion, National Legislative Assembly president said. /The Nation

National Reform Council's committee on consumer protection reforms to propose establishment of consumers' court and consumers protection law. /The Nation

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Migrants to stand trial for British tourist murders in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- Thai prosecutors on Wednesday said two Myanmar men will stand trial for the brutal killing of a pair of British holidaymakers on a tourist resort after finally accepting murder charges against them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781415-myanmar-men-to-stand-trial-for-british-tourist-murders-on-kho-tao/

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Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dead at 70

BY PATRICK DOYLE |

The musician who appeared on "Brown Sugar," "Live With Me" and countless others played with the band for more than 40 years

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781424-rolling-stones-saxophonist-bobby-keys-dead-at-70/

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