Thailand Live Sunday 25 Jan 2015

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Two defence volunteers killed by militants in Yala’s Raman district

YALA: -- Two defence volunteers were shot dead and one bystander was injured at a flea market in Yala’s Raman district on Friday evening.

The two volunteers, identified as Ropa Ma and Ismael Wayusoh, had just completed their assignment to provide security at Ban Paloh flea market and were about to leave the scene when six militants riding in three motorcycles descended upon them and opened fire with their pistols at point-blank range.

The assailants then took away the victims’ AK47 and HK33 assault rifles and two handguns.

One shopper, Ms Saidong Waedoh, was slightly wounded by a stray bullet.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/two-defence-volunteers-killed-militants-yalas-raman-district


-- Thai PBS 2015-01-25

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Their Majesties the King and Queen Send Condolence Letter To Saudi King



BANGKOK: -- Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed their deep sorrow for the death of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.

In a letter of condolence sent to Saudi Arabia on Friday, HM the King said that he and HM the Queen had learned about the passing away of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and would like to express their deep sorrow to the King’s family and Saudi people for the great loss of King Abdullah who had devoted himself for the development and prosperity of Saudi Arabia and its people.

King Abdullah died on Thursday of pneumonia at the age of 90.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/majesties-king-queen-send-condolence-letter-saudi-king


-- Thai PBS 2015-01-25

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Community leaders agree with Yingluck's impeachment

BANGKOK: -- An opinion survey found that 85.7 per cent of leaders of 630 communities nationwide agreed with the National Legislative Assembly's decision to impeach former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

The survey was carried out by the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association from Thursday to Saturday. The remaining 14.3 per cent of the respondents disagreed.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Community-leaders-agree-with-Yinglucks-impeachment-30252625.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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Malaysian Defence Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tan Hussein will pay an official visit to Thailand on Jan 28-30, Thai defence spokesman said. /Bangkok Post

Finance Ministry said it is necessary to set Bt100 bn special budget to help lessen burden on the poor, especially during current sluggish economy. /The Nation

Although people are happy seeing the country in peace after May 22 coup, they are unhappy with rising cost of living and high goods prices: Suan Dusit Poll. /The Nation

Land Transport Dept is reviewing proposal to double the current Bt50 surcharge taxis at Suvarnabhumi Airport charge; decision likely by this Jan.29. /The Nation

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Thai Red Cross facing shortage of rare Rhesus Negative (Rh-) blood type; urges donors to help patients in need of urgent surgery. /The Nation

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Phuket police hunt two drug dealing gunmen
Eakkapop Thongtub


The vehicle was invoved in an acsident and abandoned.

Phuket: -- Police on Phuket are hunting for two drug dealers who Friday evening (January 23) opened fire in the middle of Phuket Chaofa Garden Home 3 in Koh Kaew, before driving off towards the Thalang police checkpoint, throwing away drugs and a gun en-route.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794658-phuket-police-hunt-two-drug-dealing-gunmen/

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Over 1,000 cyclists join 2nd Nation Bike Thailand event in Lampang

LAMPANG: -- More than 1,000 cyclists joined the 2nd Nation Bike Thailand riding in Lampang at 6 am. Nation Multimedia Group chairman Suthichai Yoon and Lampang Governor Thanin Supasaen chaired the launch of the event at the Nation University in Lampang.

Thanin also signed a social contract with the university and other civil groups in the province, promising to turn Lampang into a bike city.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Over-1000-cyclists-join-2nd-Nation-Bike-Thailand-e-30252626.html

-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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CDC spokesman: Formation of independent organization under new charter will be widely accepted

BANGKOK, 25 January 2015 (NNT) - The spokesman of the Constitutional Drafting Committee has assured the formation of independent organizations under the new charter will be an acceptable process.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794661-cdc-spokesman-formation-of-independent-organization-under-new-charter-will-be-widely-accepted/

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Former Democrat MP urges Yingluck to feel remorse

BANGKOK: -- Former Democrat MP Jurit Laksanavisit Sunday urged former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to regret what she has done related to the rice-pledging scheme after the National Legislative Assembly impeached her.

Jurit said Yingluck should stop blaming others and should review what she has done to cause damage to the country.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Former-Democrat-MP-urges-Yingluck-to-feel-remorse-30252627.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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'Stowaway' tomcat from Bangkok reaches Angthong

BANGKOK: -- A street tomcat hid inside a car's bonnet and was driven from Bangkok to Angthong Sunday morning. The car owner, Jiraphan Kojiraphan, realized that the cat was hiding near the engine only after he opened the bonnet when he reached his friend's home in Angthong. Rescuers were called to help free the cat which later into a roadside bush.

The car owner said he would try to catch the cat and return it to the spot it lived near his house in Bangkok.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Stowaway-tomcat-from-Bangkok-reaches-Angthong-30252628.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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73-year-old woman in Nakhon Pathom raped probably by serial rapist

BANGKOK: -- A 73-year-old woman in Nakhon Pathom was raped late Saturday night by a man who police believe has raped nine elderly women earlier and has killed two of them.

The latest attack took place although police were launching a manhunt for the serial rapist. The attacker also took the latest victim's Bt5,000 in cash and a mobile phone before he fled the scene.

Police found that the DNA sample from the nine earlier victims came from the same man but they could not so far identify him.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/73-year-old-woman-in-Nakhon-Pathom-raped-probably--30252629.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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Education Ministry declares success of long distance learning

BANGKOK, 25 January 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Education has continued the “Khru Tu” long distance learning via satellite project with the aim to create equality in education for all Thai children.

Deputy Minister of Education Gen. Surachet Chaiwong said the ministry was considering expanding the project to 10,000 medium-sized schools with more than 120 students after the project showed success with small schools. The ministry’s survey in December 2014 showed that the project received a satisfaction score of 97%, said Gen. Surachet.

The deputy minister added that the “Khru Tu” project succeeded in making the students more enthusiastic and engaged in their studies. They also participated more in classroom, said Gen. Surachet.


-- NNT 2015-01-25

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Phuket security guard killed in motorcycle crash
Eakkapop Thongtub


It is believed that Mr Anuchad fell asleep whilst riding his bike down Patong Hill towards Phuket Town.

PHUKET: -- A security guard from the Hollywood Discotheque in Bangla Rd, Patong, was killed in a motorcycle accident at the bottom of the notorious Patong Hill, close to the Go-Kart curve at 8.20am yesterday morning (January 24). The man was travelling towards Phuket Town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794695-phuket-security-guard-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/

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NACC to next week consider case of false votes during charter amendment

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission will next week deliberate findings of an inquiry panel into allegations that some coalition MPs voted for their fellows during the deliberation of a charter amendment bill, NACC secretary general Sansern Polchiak said Sunday.

If the NACC finds ground to believe the allegations, the former MPs will be summoned to hear the charges, Sansern added.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/NACC-to-next-week-consider-case-of-false-votes-dur-30252630.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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Chaturon says Yingluck's impeachment violated democratic, rule of law principles

BANGKOK: -- Former education minister Chaturon Chaisang Sunday posted a message on his Facebook wall

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794701-chaturon-says-yinglucks-impeachment-violated-democratic-rule-of-law-principles/

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Pheu Thai promises no instigation on Yingluck's impeachment

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai acting spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said Sunday that the party will not use the impeachment against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to instigate protests because the party would like the country to remain peaceful.

He also dismissed rumours that the party and Yingluck would hold press conferences at various places.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Pheu-Thai-promises-no-instigation-on-Yinglucks-imp-30252632.html

-- The Nation 2015-01-25

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Drought in Uthai Thani escalated

UTHAI THANI, 25 January 2015 (NNT) – Water levels in main rivers of Uthai Thani province has reached critically low levels due to the drought, affecting commute, tour routes and the livelihoods of the raft community.

The Sakae Krang River in Uthai Thani province continued to suffer a decrease in water levels due to the early drought situation this year, considered the worst in 10 years. Throughout the province's key locations waterways were left dried out with only 20 meters width of watercourse remaining.

Water for consumption and water for agriculture are now under risk of disappearing. Hundreds of house rafts were also severely damaged from the drought, forcing the raft community to crowd together densely.

House rafts owner have to wait for the water levels to rise in order to repair their damaged rafts with the cost expected to be at tens of thousands baht.

Fish farmers are also forced to sell their fish prematurely, while the remaining fish in the fish farm have constantly died due to cold water temperature.

The severe drought situation has also blocked tour route through the Sakae Krang River and commute by boats.

The people of Uthai Thani and the raft community had requested immediate help to solve this problem, as it occurs almost every year.


-- NNT 2015-01-25

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Prachuap Khiri Khan to export agricultural produces to Middle East

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 25 January 2015 (NNT) – Prachuap Khiri Khan province prepares agricultural exports to the Middle East market in response to the demand of Thai fruits and agricultural products.

The Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Veera Sriwattanatrakul said that the province has been looking for markets of fresh and processed pineapples which are considered a key agricultural produce.

His visit to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain showed that the Middle Eastern market has a high demand and high purchasing power for agricultural products, making it an interesting export destination for pineapples and other Thai fruits.

The Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor has ordered the agricultural cooperatives to study agricultural products in the province that can be exported to meet the Middle Eastern market demand. This will increase the export channels and reduce the risk of over supplying existing markets.


-- NNT 2015-01-25

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84.97% of 1,317 people polled Suan Dusit nationwide between Jan. 20-24 are satisfied w/ peace and order after May 22, 2014 military coup, but complained about higher cost of living. /The Nation

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Autopsy detects no sign of attack on British backpacker

BANGKOK: -- The Police Forensic Medicine Institute announced Sunday that the autopsy on a British backpacker found dead on Koh Tao last week did not find any sign of attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794722-autopsy-detects-no-sign-of-an-attack-on-british-koh-tao-backpacker/

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Beware Of Fake 1000 Baht Notes
Published by Stickboy BKK



BANGKOK: -- Beware of fake 1000 baht notes circulating in Bangkok after several were spotted today by phone retailers at the MBK shopping mall.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794728-bangkok-beware-of-fake-1000-baht-notes/

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Thai telescopes to join Asteroid 2004 BL86's flyby observation tomorrow

BANGKOK, 25 January 2015 (NNT) - The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand has been asked by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and the International Asteroid Warning Network in East Asia to jointly observe the flyby of an asteroid codenamed 2004 BL86 from January 25 to 27.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/793972-asteroid-to-fly-by-earth-safely-on-january-26/#entry8984660

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Culture Ministry to promote cultural tourism

BANGKOK, 25 January 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Culture's main objectives for the 2016 fiscal year are to promote peaceful society and culture-based tourism, Culture Minister Weera Rojpojanarat said.

Mr. Weera said that both goals are part of the 2016 annual strategic plan focusing on the development of eight cultural aspects under three main policies. The peaceful society development will be carried out through the promotion of cultures, ethics, morality and twelve core values. Some of the budget will be spent for advancing the digital database of religions, arts and cultures. These culture-based factors will help increase people's income in local communities.

He said several projects, such as the Art Market project, will give opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their art work, prompting them to have higher income.

In addition, the Ministry of Culture has been assigned to pursue the government’s policies of protecting the royal institution, creating peace in southern Thailand, the pro monarchy security, continuing the five-precept village project, promoting cultural tourism and twelve core values, and producing films to promote the country.


-- NNT 2015-01-25

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Phuket unaffected by new drink regulations, for now
Matt Pond


The police are waiting for a provincial order to see how the new regs effect Phuket.

PHUKET: -- Following the announcement on Friday (January 23) of the new regulations on restricted alcoholic beverages sale times, The Phuket News has been trying to get some clarification as to how this actually affects the Island, especially with regards to entertainment venues.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794737-phuket-unaffected-by-new-drink-regulations-for-now/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 26 Jan 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/794816-thailand-live-monday-26-jan-2015/