Thailand Live Thursday 11 Dec 2014

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Peter Sunde, Pirate Bay co-founder, doesn’t care if site stays offline

Peter Sunde, one of the original founders of the infamous file sharing site the Pirate Bay has said he doesn’t care if the site never comes back online.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/peter-sunde-pirate-bay-co-founder-doesnt-care-site-stays-offline/

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Americans Involved in Torture Can Be Prosecuted Abroad, Analysts Say
By SOMINI SENGUPTA

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is obliged by international law to investigate its citizens suspected of engaging in torture, but even if it does not, Americans who ordered or carried out torture can be prosecuted abroad, by legal bodies including the International Criminal Court, legal experts say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783254-americans-involved-in-torture-can-be-prosecuted-abroad-analysts-say/

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Labour rights advocates urge Thai govt to boost efforts to help hundreds of Thai fishermen hiding on Indonesia's islands after escaping from slave labour. /The Nation

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Airports of Thailand expects rebound in passenger traffic from now to Sept 2015 on improved tourism outlook. /The Nation

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Norwegian found dead at beach in Thailand


Photo: Ian Gratton/russavia @ WikiCommons

CHA-AM: -- A Norwegian in his sixties were found dead on Cha-am beach north of Hua Hin, Norwegian news site Thai Nytt reports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783256-norwegian-found-dead-on-cha-am-beach/

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Car orders at motor show drop below target



BANGKOK: -- Although this year's motor show reveals drop in booking orders, but overall market will see a normal growth with 900,000 vehicles to be sold.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783265-car-orders-at-bangkok-motor-show-drop-below-target/

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Thai Min denies secret prison in Thailand

BANGKOK, 11 December 2014 (NNT) – Thai Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office has denied the existence of the CIA’s secret prison and interrogation complex located within Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783266-thai-minister-denies-secret-prison-in-thailand/

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Public Van Driver Fined For Speeding, Taunting Passengers
By Khaosod English


A screenshot of a video in which public van driver Weera Jaruekklang is seen speeding and taunting passengers.

BANGKOK — The Department of Land Transport has fined a public van driver for speeding and taunting a passenger who raised concerns about his driving.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783268-bangkok-public-van-driver-fined-for-speeding-taunting-passengers/

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TRAGIC: Dog rescues mortally wounded kitty from road to seek help
By Coconuts Bangkok



TRANG: -- Carrying a kitty nemesis in its mouth, a black stray dog ran across a street in Trang province to carry a battered yellow cat to a safe place on the sidewalk, but it was too late. It was just too late.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783271-tragic-dog-rescues-mortally-wounded-kitty-from-road-in-trang-to-seek-help/

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CDC to save much-debated issues, like PM's election, for last

BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee will save much-debated issues, including the proposal for holding direct election of the prime minister, for considerations after other issues, Wutthisarn Tanchai, the spokesman of the panel, said Thursday.

Wutthisarn added he personally disagreed with the proposal of direct PM election.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/CDC-to-save-much-debated-issues-like-PMs-election--30249574.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-11

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News Feature: Examining Phuket's private transport standards, regulations
The Phuket News
By Chawala Kongsang



PHUKET: The island has thousands of passenger buses and vans traversing the island’s publicly-funded roads, though few if any of these transport vehicles are for direct public benefit – for they’re exclusively run by and serve the private sector, which tends to enjoy certain levels of freedom from public intervention, often to the dismay of public safety.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783272-news-feature-examining-phukets-private-transport-standards-regulations/

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South Korean businesspeople want to invest in Thailand
By Digital Content



BUSAN, Dec 11 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told leading Korean business leaders here that there are many investment opportunities in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783275-south-korean-businesspeople-want-to-invest-in-thailand/

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UPDATE:

Thai military unworried about terrorism, denies knowledge of secret CIA prison
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 11 -- The Royal Thai Armed Forces said today that Thailand is not worried about the United States' warning of terrorism in Thailand, affirming that the military has no clue about the whereabouts of US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secret prison in Thailand, according to chief of the Defence Forces Gen Worapong Sanganet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783266-thai-minister-denies-secret-prison-in-thailand/#entry8788753

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Chiang Mai red-shirt leader killed in big bike accident

CHIANG MAI: -- A red-shirt leader in Chiang Mai crashed his big bike at a remote spot on the Denchai-Lampang Road in Phare's Long district Wednesday and died of extensively bleeding, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783278-chiang-mai-red-shirt-leader-killed-in-big-bike-accident/

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Bangkok shakedown: Tourists report increased harassment by police
By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices

By Jack Radcliffe



Image source: file photo

BANGKOK: -- Over recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of police harassment, intimidation and flat-out extortion in the Sukhumvit area, usually between Thong Lor and Asoke.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783282-bangkok-shakedown-tourists-report-increased-harassment-by-police/

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Police beef up security for US embassy

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Jakthip Yomjinda said Thursday that he has instructed the Metropolitan Police Bureau to beef up security for the US embassy in Bangkok after the US government issued a warning that Thailand might be a target for reprisals after the release of report on US Central Investigation Bureau's investigations against terrorist suspects.

Jakthip said police have been dispatched to guard the embassy on around-the-clock basis.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Police-beef-up-security-for-US-embassy-30249584.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-11

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NACC expects assets probe result against Ms Yingluck and 4 ex-ministers middle next year



BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission is expected to conclude its findings on the rice pledging scheme against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her four ministers early or middle of next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783303-nacc-expects-assets-probe-result-against-yingluck-and-4-ex-ministers-middle-next-year/

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Central Pattana to pay compensation for accident victims at Khon Kaen mall



KHON KAEN: -- Central Pattana Company has issued a statement announcing its deep regrets over a recent accident at its shopping mall in Khon Kaen in which one customer was killed and two injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783202-concrete-panel-falls-and-kills-one-in-khon-kaen/#entry8789104

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Man falls to death from balcony in Chinatown
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Balconies continue to prove perilous places as the body of a 56-year-old man was discovered fallen from another to his death this morning in Chinatown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783330-man-falls-to-death-from-balcony-in-chinatown/

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Thailand Elite partners with Phuket International Boat Show to attract
High Net Worth Individuals to Thailand


Pictured from left: Andy Dowden, PIMEX Show Director; Mr. Apisit Chuenchompoo, President, Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (Thailand Elite); Ms. Jaruwan Suwannasat, Director of Exhibitions & Events, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783332-thailand-elite-partners-with-phuket-international-boat-show-to-attract-high-net-worth-individuals/

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SET index closed 1,526.85, down 32.71; Bt/USD32.72; GBP51.29; AUD27.08; EUR40.59; CAD28.42; HKD4.21; SGD24.84; JPY27.57

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Woman's head found floating in Samut Prakarn canal
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A woman's head was retrieved from a canal in Samut Prakan province today, along with other incomplete remains, and police think it could have come from the same body as a pair of arms they found earlier in Bang Na district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783338-womans-head-found-floating-in-samut-prakarn-canal/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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US TRAFFICKING REPORT
Thai fishing operators ask US to review Thailand's status

BANGKOK: -- Thai fishing operators associations on Thursday asked the United States to remove Thailand from its worst human trafficking watch list.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783341-thai-fishing-operators-ask-us-to-review-thailands-status/

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UPDATE:

US' CIA REPORTS
Thai military have no clues about CIA's secret prison : Supreme Commander

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Command said Thursday that the military has no clue about the whereabouts of US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) secret prisons in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783266-thai-minister-denies-secret-prison-in-thailand/page-2#entry8789533

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SET clarifies with Finance Ministry after stocked plunged over 20 points
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 11 -- Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) managers conferred with Minister of Finance Sommas Phasee today after the Thai bourse tumbled over 20 points earlier this morning, saying that the plunge was due to the declining global index. The agency also advised investors not to panic.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783346-set-clarifies-with-finance-ministry-after-stocked-plunged-over-20-points/

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Commerce Ministry proceeds with business matching campaigns
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 11 -- Thailand's Commerce Ministry last week brought together about 160 traders and importers from Southeast Asian nations as well as China, Japan, India and Australia to meet about 220 Thai exporters to promote their business matching.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783361-thai-commerce-ministry-proceeds-with-business-matching-campaigns/

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Woman loses historic case against Phya Thai 1 hospital due to legal technicality

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal of a disabled man seeking a 57 million baht in compensation from Phya Thai 1 hospital and two doctors for negligence leading to his disability.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783363-woman-loses-historic-case-against-phya-thai-1-hospital-due-to-legal-technicality/

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Thailand aims to cut down greenhouse gas emissions by 7-20%

BANGKOK, 11 December 2014 (NNT) - Thailand has declared its intention to reduce greenhouse gases by 7-20% on a voluntary basis in the energy and transport sectors by the year 2020 during the 20th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783365-thailand-aims-to-cut-down-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-7-20/

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Phuket jet-skis warned, stay off the sand

Saran Mitrarat

Driving along the beach pulling trailers is now banned.

PHUKET: Governor Nisit Jansomwong has vowed to revoke the operating license of any jet-ski owner whose machine is found sitting on the sand on any beach in Phuket, along with the boat operator licenses of any staff.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783370-phuket-jet-skis-warned-stay-off-the-sand/