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EC chairman ok with shorter office term

BANGKOK, 8 December 2014 (NNT) - Chairman of the Election Commission (EC) Suphachai Somcharoen has said he has no problem with the reduction of the EC's term from seven to five years.

Mr Suphachai said the shorter office term had not been finalized yet and he believed a new EC would be able to start working immediately if the current one had to go. He added that the matter depended on the National Reform Council and the constitution drafting committee.

The EC chairman added that the EC had the duty to arrange elections no matter what a new election system would be.


-- NNT 2014-12-08

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BMA makes travel calendar to attract tourists to Bangkok

BANGKOK, 8 December 2014 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports have launched a campaign to motivate travelers to travel Bangkok longer after statistics showed that a number of travelers in the capital city was declining.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782334-bma-makes-travel-calendar-to-attract-tourists-to-bangkok/

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Man's death puts spotlight on access to 'ghost tower'
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File Photo

BANGKOK: -- THE SWEDISH EMBASSY is verifying the identity of Swedish man who hung himself in an |abandoned high-rise in Bangkok, Yan Nawa police said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782335-swedish-tourists-death-puts-spotlight-on-access-to-bangkok-ghost-tower/

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'Coal plants best choice for now'
CHULARAT SAENGPASSA
THE NATION, GERMANY December 8, 2014 1:00 am


The Schwarze Pumpe coal-fired power plant in Berlin.

Egat plans to build coal power facilities in Songkhla, Krabi in 2016, 2019

BANGKOK: -- DESPITE PUBLIC concern about their environmental impact, coal-fired power plants have been emerging as a vital force for the country's energy security.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782336-coal-plants-best-choice-for-now/

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Surrender and fight for justice, police tell Nopporn
THE NATION
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Nopporn Suppipat

In an interview from undisclosed location, billionaire denies allegations against him, and rules out returning to country any time soon

BANGKOK: -- ROYAL THAI POLICE spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thawornsiri has called on fugitive billionaire Nopporn Suppipat to turn himself in, and fight what the businessman claims are unfair allegations and distortions of the facts made against him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782337-surrender-and-fight-for-justice-thai-police-tell-nopporn/

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NATION ANALYSIS
CDC at odds over elected PM
KRIS BHROMSUTHI
The Nation

Polls show people want to directly elect the pM but some fear a power struggle between pm and parliament

BANGKOK: -- Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) members are facing both internal and external pressure to approve the proposal to directly elect the prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782339-cdc-at-odds-over-elected-thai-pm/

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NATION ANALYSIS
Tough times ahead as the NLA must decide on contentious issues
Prapasri Osathanon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE National Legislative Assembly (NLA) may not have come out with flying colours for its performance in its initial four months - and the next period will be even more of a test given decisions will be required for contentious issues such as the impeachment of top politicians and an amnesty bill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782340-thai-analysis-tough-times-ahead-as-the-nla-must-decide-on-contentious-issues/

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INTERVIEW
'A good time to rebuild national justice system'
NITIPOL KIRAVANICH
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Making access to the justice system equal for all and demonstrating its transparency to the public, are the most important issues in reforming the system, legal expert and reformer Seree Suwanphanont says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782341-thai-interview-a-good-time-to-rebuild-national-justice-system/

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RAILWAYS
SRT board gets new plan on land development
Sasithorn Ongdee
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand will tomorrow return its short-term business plan to the board for consideration on the development of land surrounding three train stations - Mae Nam, Makkasan and Bang Sue Grand - as mega-complexes in a bid to pare down some of its huge debt in the medium term.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782342-state-railway-of-thailand-board-gets-new-plan-on-land-development/

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REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Reset the Thai-Malaysia peace efforts in South
Kavi Chongkittavorn
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha minced few words when he met with Prime Minister Najib Razak last Monday in Kuala Lumpur. "Malaysia is the one and only," he declared point-blank in English to Najib, referring unmistakably to his country's status as a facilitator in the ongoing dialogue process in southern Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782343-reset-the-thai-malaysia-peace-efforts-in-south/

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13 year old drinker found at Thai Pub during Pattaya Police Raid



PATTAYA: -- A patron as young as 13 years old was found consuming alcohol as Pattaya Police conducted a raid of a Thai Pub in Central Pattaya early on Sunday Morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782344-13-year-old-drinker-found-at-thai-pub-during-pattaya-police-raid/

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Man Shot in the face during chase to catch North Pattaya bag snatchers



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Saturday a 33 year old front-seat passenger in a Baht Bus was shot in the face during a chase to prevent four men escaping with a bag which had been snatched from a Chinese Tourist in North Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782075-pattaya-man-reportedly-shot-for-chasing-tourist-robbing-teenagers/#entry8773040

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Central Festival Pattaya Beach worker suspected of theft of money from customer

BANGKOK: -- A shop assistant at an Opticians located on the ground floor of Central Festival Pattaya Beach is now the subject of an arrest warrant, following the alleged theft of 30,000 Baht from a customer’s handbag inadvertently left at the store on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782346-central-festival-pattaya-beach-worker-suspected-of-theft-of-money-from-customer/

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Well known criminal gang's “Sex & Drugs” Party at East Pattaya Resort



PATTAYA: -- A well-known gang, suspected of distribution of illegal drugs around the province of Chonburi, were caught at a “Sex & Drugs” party at an East Pattaya Resort on Sunday Morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782347-well-known-criminal-gangs-sex-drugs-party-at-east-pattaya-resort/

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Govt approval rating dips: poll
The Nation


Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha

BANGKOK: -- The Prayut Chan-o-cha government has seen its job-approval rating dip slightly compared to three months ago, although more than half of those surveyed gave the prime minister a satisfactory rating, according to a Bangkok Poll released yesterday.

The 1,158 people surveyed nationwide gave the government 6.52 out of 10 for its three-month performance, a drop of 0.38.

The government scored best in national security (7.3 out of 10) and worst for economics (5.89).

The PM's job-approval rating declined 0.33 to 7.43.

His highest score was for decisiveness (8.04) and his lowest was for innovation when implementing new development projects (6.41).

About 53 per cent of respondents said the government had performed better than expected, 25 per cent said it had met expectations and 7 per cent said it had fallen short of expectations.

Asked if they would vote for Prayut to become prime minister, 75

per cent said they would - a 5.5-per-cent drop from three months ago, while 12 per cent said they would not support him and 12 per cent had no comment.

Asked what they would like as a New Year's gift from the government, 20 per cent wanted a robust economy, 18 per cent wanted higher prices for agricultural produce and 16 per cent wanted a lower cost of living.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Govt-approval-rating-dips-poll-30249329.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-08

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Mother, daughter injured in shelf collapse at Homeworks Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


Emergency crews clear wreckage after shelves stacked with paint tims collapsed at Homeworks Phuket

PHUKET: -- Two people from the same family have been hospitalized after three-metre-high shelves collapsed at Homeworks Phuket this afternoon (Dec 7).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782348-mother-daughter-injured-in-shelf-collapse-at-homeworks-phuket/

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Israeli jets 'strike near Damascus' - Syrian army

(BBC) The Syrian military has accused Israel of carrying out two air strikes on Syria, near the capital Damascus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782351-israeli-jets-strike-near-damascus/

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US frees six Guantanamo detainees to go to Uruguay

WASHINGTON: -- The US government says it has released six Guantanamo Bay detainees and sent them to Uruguay for resettlement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782353-us-frees-six-guantanamo-detainees-to-go-to-uruguay/

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Sony cyber attack traced to Bangkok hotel

According to Bloomberg, the source of the recent cyber attack carried out on Sony has been traced to the St Regis hotel in Bangkok

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/sony-cyber-attack-traced-bangkok-hotel/

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Thailand to host GMS Summit on Dec 19th - 20th

BANGKOK, 8 Dec 2014, (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is ready to attend the 5th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit on December 19th - 20th.

The conference, which will be hosted by Thailand this time, aims at discussing cooperation and developing the potentials of the GMS member nations.

According to Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Seehasak Puangketkeaw, the summit will be held at the Shangri La Hotel in Bangkok, adding that cooperation among the member countries, especially creating network among their people, tops the meeting agenda.

He said the discussion would also focus on the construction of the routes linking the North and the South to the East and the West, the improvement of Routes number 8-12 as well as the R3A to better facilitate the growing economy in the sub-region.

Mr. Seehasak added that the conference might also bring up the issue of logistic codes revision in order to establish a One-Stop- Inspection service to simplify customs clearance procedures.

-- NNT 2014-12-08

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The Crown Prince at the Royal Presentationof the Colors

BANGKOK, 8 December 2014 (NNT) - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was yesterday (7 Dec) designated by His Majesty the King to preside over the Ceremony of Fastening of Nails to the Colors, at the Chapel Royal inside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Defence, the Permanent Secretary for Defence, the Supreme Commander, the Commanders-in-Chief of the Three Armed Forces, among others.

At the ceremomy, His Royal Highness carefully put His Majesty the King’s hair into a small case affixed to the top of each flag pole and then hammered the nails into the staff. The Colors or Chai Chalermphon Flag is a symbol of victory of each military unit. For them, it represents the nation, the religion and the monarchy. The tri-color flag itself means the Nation while the King’s hair and a little Buddha image encased atop each flag pole represent the monarchy and the religion respectively.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince then proceeded to Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion, also in the Grand Palace, where he deputized for His Majesty the King at the Royal Presentation of the Colors to military units. A total of 63 units from the three armed forces received their respective Colors, after which they took the Oath of Allegiance to the Colors, led by the Minister of Defence.

The Chai Chalermphon Flag is considered by military personnel as the most sacred and highly revered object as it is created and given to them by the King. In time of war, the troops must protect the flag with their lives. It is today the tradition for all members of the armed forces, both commissioned and non-commissioned, to take an oath to the Colors before assuming their posts.

Whenever the flag is in a deteriorating condition or there is a new military unit set up, the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Headquarters will report the matter to His Majesty so that he will kindly grant his hair for the Ceremony of Affixing the Colors to the Staff and also to preside over the Ceremony of the Royal presentation of the Colors.


-- NNT 2014-12-08

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Winter in Chiang Rai continues to attract tourists

CHIANG RAI, 8 Dec 2014, (NNT) - Cold weather conditions have continued to attract tourists to the field of flowers in Petchaboon and the sea of fog in Chiang Rai’s famous Mae Fah Luang District.

The average temperature in Chiang Rai has currently dropped to 15 degrees Celsius in the morning, triggering sea of fog on hillsides of Phucheefah, and Phuphatang, as well as at the 12th kilometer mark of Mae Fah Luang District, a popular sightseeing spot in Chiang Rai.

Meanwhile, in Petchaboon, the province has been holding a campaign promoting its famous tourist attraction-- a large garden in BN Farm in Khaokor(เขาค้อ) District-- where a sea of fog can be seen all year long. The venue has been selected by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as one of the 12 not-to-be-missed tourism spots in Thailand.

The campaign offers fine foods and quality agriculture products. It also features a pavilion exhibiting the history of Khaokor and other Petchaboon’s tourist attractions.


-- NNT 2014-12-08

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Thai stock index opens on Monday at 1,600.55, gains 3.09 points /MCOT

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Army chief: Thai authorities to meet with Malaysian officials in mid-December on peace talks with insurgent groups /MCOT

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Ministers will be elected following reform
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BANGKOK, Dec 8 -- As a new Constitution is being written, its drafting committee members have debated and concluded that cabinet ministers should be elected directly because it would be easier to investigate while it is also difficult to buy votes as in past administrations, according to Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC) committee charged with political reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782379-thai-ministers-will-be-elected-following-reform/

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Gen. Thanasak attend HM celebration in Lausanne, Switzerland

LAUSANNE, 8 Dec 2014, (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister General Thanasak Patimapakorn yesterday presided over a candle lighting ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland to celebrate His Majesty the King’s birthday anniversary.

The ceremony, part of the ‘King of Heart’ campaign, has been organized by the Thai Embassy in Bern and Thai community in Europe to pay tribute to the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 87th birthday anniversary on December 5th, 2014.

Lausanne has been picked as the site for the event due to the fact that His Majesty spent his early life in the city. Similar events have also been held simultaneously in various European cities such as London, and Paris.

All of the participants, reportedly donning yellow, came in droves to offer their well wishes to the beloved King on his birthday.


-- NNT 2014-12-08

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Visa-free travel to the US “soon”



BANGKOK: -- Malaysians are hoping for the day they can visit the United States without having to go through the hassle of applying for a visa. And that could be in the not-too-distant future as the Home Ministry is now strongly pushing for visa-free travel between the two countries, The Star Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782381-malaysia-visa-free-travel-to-the-us-soon/

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Thai police chief to attend international police meeting on human trafficking

BANGKOK: -- Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Somyos Pumphanmuang will leave for London to attend a conference of police officers from 77 countries on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss measures for fighting against human trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782401-thai-police-chief-to-attend-international-police-meeting-on-human-trafficking/

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Garment exports to grow next year



BANGKOK: -- Thai garment industry will see significant recovery next year, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasted.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782403-thai-garment-exports-to-grow-next-year/

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Rice checking reveals only 10% of total 17 million tons meet quality specs



BANGKOK: -- The checking of the huge government rice stockpiles has been completed with result showing only 10% of the huge 17 million tons of rice grains being up to quality.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782406-thai-rice-checking-reveals-only-10-of-total-17-million-tons-meet-quality-specs/