Thailand Live Thursday 4 Dec 2014

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4,000 forums to be held to listen to people’s opinions on national reform

BANGKOK, 4 December 2014 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will arrange more than 4,000 forums nationwide to listen to opinions from all sectors in the society. The forums are part of the council’s road map in the second phase which emphasizes on national reform and charter rewrite.

Director of the Center for National Reconciliation and Reform Lt.Gen. Phisit Sitthisan said unity and reconciliation were crucial to Thailand’s transformation. That was why the NCPO used His Majesty the King’s concept of “Understand, Reach out and Development” in developing strategies in the 2nd phase of the road map, said the director.

The 4,000 forums are expected to be attended by the general public, college students, academics and people from all professionals. They will voice their opinions and suggestions on national reform in 11 fields. The NCPO hopes that they will lead to solutions to conflicts in the society without the use of violence.


-- NNT 2014-12-04

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Russian ‘Fights Off’ Thieves with Muay Thai Moves In Pattaya
By Khaosod English


Locha Leehasov, 27, was hit over the head with a beer bottle by 3 men who reportedly stole his girlfriend's purse in Pattaya, 4 Dec 2014.

PATTAYA — A 27-year-old Russian man used Thai boxing moves to fight off a gang of robbers who attacked him and his girlfriend on a beach in Pattaya last night, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781654-russian-fights-off-thieves-with-muay-thai-moves-in-pattaya/

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Witnesses 'scared to testify' over Brit tourist murders: Thai lawyer
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

KOH SAMUI: -- A lawyer for two Myanmar migrants accused of murdering a pair of British holidaymakers on Thursday said key witnesses are too afraid to come forward, hampering his clients' defence as they prepare to enter a plea.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781655-koh-tao-witnesses-scared-to-testify-over-brit-tourist-murders-thai-lawyer/

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Obama sends birthday wish to HM the King

US President Barack Obama has sent a birthday wish to HM the King on the occasion of his birthday on Friday.

Obama said "the people of the United States join me in sending heartfelt congratulations to Your Majesty on your birthday this December 5."

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Obama-sends-birthday-wish-to-HM-the-King-30249163.html

-- The Nation 2014-12-04

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