Thailand Live Saturday 17 Jan 2015

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Police hunt shooter of dog at Imperial World Lardprao

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Animal Guardians Association yesterday called for police action after a teenage car driver shot dead a stray dog in front of the Imperial World Ladprao department store in Bangkok, in defiance of the law.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792603-police-hunt-shooter-of-dog-at-imperial-world-lardprao/

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US officially asks Thailand to recall her contaminated apples

BANGKOK: -- The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has formally notified Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of contaminated apple from the US and asked Thai authorities to re-call apple imports from the markets due to bacterial contamination.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792620-us-officially-asks-thailand-to-recall-her-contaminated-apples/

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RT @AP: BREAKING: Pope Francis cuts short visit to typhoon-hit Philippine region due to storm; will return early

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Swiss franc surprise sending shockwaves through the global financial system

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the world’s safest investments — the Swiss franc — has swung wildly this week after the central bank in Switzerland announced it would scrap its policy of limiting the rise of the currency.

It may seem like an arcane move, but it’s not...

Full story: http://www.streetwisejournal.com/swiss-franc-surprise-sending-shockwaves-global-financial-system/4817/

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Special Report: PM says Thailand at crossroads

BANGKOK: -- The Thai government is starting a reform process to bring about a better future to the country and prepare Thailand for various challenges and opportunities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792651-special-report-pm-says-thailand-at-crossroads/

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Input for new charter can now be made by visiting post offices

BANGKOK, 17 January 2015 (NNT) – Charter drafters are ready to consider public input as it proceeds with the creation of the new permanent constitution, with the postal office being one of the channels where members of the public can send their input to the lawmakers.

According to Borwornsak Uwanno, chairperson of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), the input can be submitted to P.O. Box 9, Parliament, 10350.

Mr. Borwornsak on Friday collected mail that contained public input for charter drafting, which had been submitted through the postal system. In addition to normal mail, a box for collecting input has been placed at each post office to facilitate the public's participation in the drafting process.

Members of the public may submit input until May 31.

-- NNT 2015-01-17

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Tak border trade fair to kick off Jan 28

TAK, 17 Jan 2015 (NNT) – Tak province will late this month hold 'Tak Border Trade Fair 2015' to offer both Thai and Burmese business operators an opportunity to meet and talk about future trade partnership.

The event will comprise two important trade activities. The first one is the business matching talks between Thai and Burmese operators, which will cover six areas of business including handicraft, tourism and agriculture.

The latter is a fair which boasts more than 300 booths featuring best-known products from Thailand and Myanmar. Aside from the business activities, visitors will be treated to free concerts performed by popular artists.

The organizers comprising the Ministry of Commerce, Tak Chamber of Commerce, and Mae Sot Municipality expect the fair to pave the way for future trade expansion between the two countries.

Mae Sot district has been in the government’s spotlight due to its continued economic expansion. According to the Tak provincial governor, the border trade in this area grows by 20 percent each year on average. This has prompted the government to promote the border district into a special economic zone in preparation for the expansion of West Economic Corridors and the emergence of ASEAN Economic Community.

The "Border Trade Fair 2015" will be held at Mae Sot municipality Stadium between January 28 and February 1, 2015

-- NNT 2015-01-17

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Uthai Thani declares winter-stricken Ban Rai district disaster area

UTHAI THANI, 17 Jan 2015 (NNT) – Uthai Thani province has declared winter-stricken Ban Rai district a disaster zone after the temperature there has dropped below 15 degrees Celsius for more than three consecutive days.

The chilly weather in Ban Rai district has reportedly affected more than 63,000 people in 136 villages. The province is paying special attention to children, the handicapped, the elderly and the underprivileged.

According to Deputy Governor of Uthai Thani Wisit Kuratanavej, the private sector earlier donated winter garments to affected people in Ban Rai district. Despite the donations, there are still a large number of people who are in need of help.

Ban Rai district is prone to chilly weather due to its mountainous terrain.

-- NNT 2015-01-17

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Twitter hackers: It’s ‘World War III’

Hackers took over the Twitter accounts of the New York Post and United Press International, writing bogus messages, including about hostilities breaking out between the United States and China.

One tweet posted under the UPI account quoted Pope Francis as saying, “World War III has begun.”

Full story + video: http://www.streetwisejournal.com/hackers-world-war-iii-begun/4823/

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Impeachment cases to be closed on Jan 23

BANGKOK, 17 January 2015 (NNT) – The president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has said 3 impeachment cases currently under the NLA’s deliberation will be rested by January 23rd.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792552-former-senate-house-speakers-denied-charges-during-impeachment-trial/#entry8949524

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Last chance for Yingluck to answer rice questions

BANGKOK: Yingluck Shinawatra faces another session in the hot seat next week after failing to show up in person on Friday (January 16) to answer legislators' questions about her government's failed rice-pledging programme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792547-yingluck-must-answer-herself-nla-insists/page-3#entry8949847

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Thailand submits progress report on National Ivory Action Plan to CITES
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BANGKOK, Jan 17 -- The Thai government has submitted its 1st Progress Report on the implementation of the revised National Ivory Action Plan (NIAP) to the the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/792700-thailand-submits-progress-report-on-national-ivory-action-plan-to-cites/

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