Thailand Live Friday 2 Jan 2015

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2,000 extra buses provided daily for people returning to Bangkok from holidays

BANGKOK, 2 January 2015 (NNT) - Mr. Wutthichart Kalayanamitr, President of the state-run Transport Company, says the company is putting around 2,000 extra buses a day to facilitate holiday makers who start returning to Bangkok.

He said those who have not pre-booked a bus seat for their return can buy the tickets at bus terminals but are advised to arrive at the terminal early in the day to avoid congestions. Those who need more information can either call 1490 Transport Hotline or contact the nearest Provincial Transport Office.

Mr. Wutthichart also emphasized the company is pursuing strict security measures to ensure passengers will reach their destinations safely. The measures include putting two drivers in each bus who will take turn steering the wheel every four hours. All drivers will also be given a readiness test at checking points along main roads.

Mr. Wutthichart admitted however that one problem which the company was unable to control was the duration for each bus trip due to the great number of vehicles on roads, causing severe traffic congestion.

-- NNT 2015-01-02

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Railway Police strengthens security measures to keep crimes at the minimum

BANGKOK, 2 January 2015 (NNT) – The Railway Police Division has stepped up security measures to suppress crimes that usually rise on trains due to the great number of passengers during the New Year's holidays.

Commander of the Railway Police Division Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek said that train police are closely monitoring the situation in all trains especially long-haul ones heading to the North and the South of Thailand. Drugs and smuggled goods are the main targets of inspection. He explained that smugglers often exploited the overcrowding situation on trains during the New Year’s holidays to transport illegal drugs and smuggled goods.

He said additional policemen have been deployed to implement the crime-on-train suppression and they will patrol bogies regularly. The measures are also believed to help ensure the safety and peace of mind of passengers.

However, Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan reiterated the need for public cooperation in the crime suppression. He requested all passengers not to bring valuable belongings on board and to avoid any clamorous actions which may cause brawls and accidents.

-- NNT 2015-01-02

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Science Center for Education to hold Children’s Day event

BANGKOK, 2 January 2015 (NNT) – The Science Center For Education (Bangkok Planetarium) is planning to hold the Children’s Day event under an ASEAN theme this year.

According to the Director of the Science Center For Education Suranan Supawankit, the center is holding the Children’s Day event on 10 January 2015 from 8:31am to 5:00pm under the theme ‘Joyful ASEAN Kids’.

He said that this year's event aims to encourage children to perceive their roles in society, promote the 12 core values, and allow them to learn about Thailand and ASEAN countries through creative and entertaining activities, as well as providing them with the knowledge on Science, Technology, Natural History, Environment, and Astronomy.

This year's Children's Day event will allow children and their families to engaging in interesting activities and entertaining games together. Some activities will allow the children to create their own pieces of work, which will encourage creativity and the self-learning skilsl, said the Science Center For Education Director.

He also said that this event has received the support and participation from many government agencies and private companies.

The interested public can attend the event at the Science Center For Education (Bangkok Planetarium). For more information, please visit www.sciplanet.org or call 02-391-0554 and 02-392-1773.

-- NNT 2015-01-02

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Police Truck Hits, Kills 45-Year-Old Woman

By Khaosod Eng.

KAMPHAENG PHET – A police truck hit and killed a 45-year-old woman crossing the street in Kamphaeng Phet province on New Year’s Day, police say.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/788672-police-truck-hits-kills-45-year-old-woman/

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Some AirAsia victims found belted in seats
ROBIN McDOWELL, Associated Press

PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia (AP) — After nearly a week of searching for the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, rescue teams battling monsoon rains had their most successful day yet on Friday, more than tripling the number of bodies pulled from the Java Sea, some still strapped to their seats.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/788674-some-airasia-victims-found-belted-in-seats/

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Seven case files against ex-CIB chief to the OAG

BANGKOK: -- Seven case files against former commissioner of Central Investigation Bureau Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat Chayapan have been submitted to the Office of the Attorney-General by the police, said Pol Lt-Gen Srivara Rangseepromnakul, commissioner of Metropolitan Police, today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/788675-seven-case-files-against-ex-cib-chief-to-the-oag/

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