Thailand Live Friday 26 Dec 2014

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Koh Chang beach vendors face New Year crackdown

English-language signage will be placed at the ferry pier to provide information on public transportation services available in Koh Chang. Photo: Rita-images

KOH CHANG: -- Officials plan to launch a New Year crackdown on beachfront transportation operators and motorcycle-rental agents in order to reclaim public property and ensure tourists aren’t cheated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/787060-koh-chang-beach-vendors-face-new-year-crackdown/

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Suspected skimmer gang members arrested in Phuket


The two men are introduced to the press by Gen Pachara.

PHUKET: -- Two Belarussians were arrested in Rawai area yesterday (December 25) after allegedly stealing B100,000 from local ATM machines.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/787065-suspected-belarussian-skimmer-gang-members-arrested-in-phuket/

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NBTC approves draft rules to curb profiteering by mobile operators

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a draft profiteering rule that may mandate private operators to bill consumers on telecom tariffs in accordance with actual time used or what is called per-second billing.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/787114-nbtc-approves-draft-rules-to-curb-profiteering-by-mobile-operators/

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Palm oil spills threaten Narathat beach in South

The leaking of palm oil from a sunken Indonesian cargo vessel is threatening the beautiful beaches of Narathiwat province as now one white sand beach, Narathat, has turned waxy yellow with palm oil spills washing and stretching more than three kilometers on shore.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/787115-palm-oil-spills-threaten-narathat-beach-in-south/

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Thailand Live Saturday 27 Dec 2014

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