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Sidewalk vending problem on Silom road resolved, but Klong Thom remains unsolved



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday reached agreement with sidewalk vendors along Silom road in its plan to reorganise sidewalk vending and store displays on this busy financial and commercial street in the heart of the capital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795249-sidewalk-vending-problem-on-silom-road-resolved-but-klong-thom-remains-unsolved/

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Govt urged to take action in murder of 3 Myanmar migrants in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- The Myanmar government and embassy in Thailand have been urged to do more to intervene in a recent murder of three Myanmar workers in a rubber plantation in Surat Thani province, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795254-myanmar-govt-urged-to-take-action-in-murder-of-3-myanmar-migrants-in-thailand/

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Preparation to fight fire accidents during Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok is ready



BANGKOK: -- As Chinese New Year is upcoming, and is the season when there is high risk of fires as Chinese people worship their ancestors with candles and incenses, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has now prepared disaster prevention and mitigation measures to cope with the events.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795055-bangkok-braces-for-potential-incidents-on-chinese-new-year/#entry8992386

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Fidel Castro writes statement on shift in Cuba-US relations

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro ended his long silence over his country's decision to restore diplomatic ties with the United States, writing that he backs the negotiations even though he distrusts politics in Washington.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795263-fidel-castro-writes-statement-on-shift-in-cuba-us-relations/

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Athens hospital says renowned Greek singer Demis Roussos has died aged 68 /AP

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Pigeon Causes Blackout in Prachuap Kiri Khan
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A pigeon flew into a cluster of electric wires and caused a blackout throughout an entire district in Prachuap Kiri Khan province, 26 Jan 2015.

PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN - A pigeon flew into a cluster of electric wires and caused a blackout throughout an entire district in Prachuap Kiri Khan province yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795265-pigeon-causes-blackout-in-prachuap-kiri-khan/

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Australia's knighting of Prince Philip prompts puzzlement

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's prime minister on Monday dismissed criticism of his decision to make the husband of Queen Elizabeth II an Australian knight, saying Prince Philip has a long history of service Down Under.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795267-australias-knighting-of-prince-philip-prompts-puzzlement/

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THAI
National airline to downsize and reduce routes

BANGKOK: -- The State Enterprise Policy Committee has approved in principle Thai Airways International's rehabilitation plan, which was discussed in a meeting on Monday chaired by the prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795278-thai-to-downsize-and-reduce-routes/

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Serial rape-murder suspect apprehended
By Coconuts Bangkok



NAKHON PATHOM: -- Police arrested a man yesterday they believe responsible for at least 10 rapes and two murders during the past four years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795280-serial-rape-murder-suspect-apprehended-close-to-nakhon-pathom/

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Phitsanulok DLT visits road accident victims

PHITSANULOK, 27 Jan 2015, (NNT) - The Land Transport Office in Phitsanulok yesterday visited a number of road accident victims, as part of the department’s “Return the Happiness to Road Accident Victims, Return the Safety to the Streets” campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795283-phitsanulok-dlt-visits-road-accident-victims/

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NRC addressing social gaps today

BANGKOK, 27 January 2015 (NNT)-Another National Reform Council (NRC) meeting will be held today to discuss the restoration of social equality and justice.

The NRC will at the beginning acknowledge the progress made by the draft charter committee before the members discuss the issues of unfair treatments in the society and economy as well as long-term solutions to the problems.

The draft charter committee will also review sections of the constitution regarding the power of the government, the impeachment of political figures, and whether certain organizations should retain its enormous power to probe the government.


-- NNT 2015-01-27

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Low-income earners will be able to buy cooking gas at old price after raise

BANGKOK, 27 Jan 2015, (NNT) - The Ministry of Energy is set to implement measures to alleviate the effects of rising cooking gas price on low-income earners in February.

Twarath Sutabutr, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, said on Monday that the revamp of the cooking gas price structure will be implemented in February. Cooking gas prices for the household and transport sectors will be raised to reflect the market price. Mr. Twarath indicated that as part of assistance measures, the government will allow households that use under 90 units of electricity per month to purchase cooking gas at the old price. A limit of 18 kilograms per 3 months will be imposed. Hawkers, food vendors and very small eateries will be allowed to buy 150 kilograms, or 10 tanks, of gas per month.

To be able to make gas purchases under the scheme, those eligible must register at the provincial Energy Ministry office or the Energy Service Center in Bangkok.


-- NNT 2015-01-27

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Ministry to help low-income earners buy cooking gas at low price



BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Energy will help low-income earners to buy cooking gas at low prices after its pricing structure of cooking gas for household use will be raised to reflect its actual cost.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795286-ministry-to-help-low-income-earners-buy-cooking-gas-at-low-price/

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Architect endures multiple stab wounds to retain iPhone 6
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Police arrested a would-be thief yesterday who stabbed an architect last week for his iPhone 6.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795292-architect-endures-multiple-stab-wounds-to-retain-iphone-6/

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Suphan Buri Top Cop Booted Over 'Former PM Visit Order'
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Politicians pay visit to former PM Banharn (in yellow) to wish him a happy new year at his residence in Bangkok, 1 January 2015 [Matichon]

SUPHAN BURI — The police commander of Suphan Buri province has been transferred after he ordered a group of newly appointed police officers in the area to pay respect to an influential former Prime Minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795295-suphan-buri-top-cop-booted-over-former-pm-visit-order/

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UK tourist found dead on Koh Tao consumed Valium, alcohol: police
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BANGKOK: -- A British backpacker who was found dead on a popular Thai tourist island had consumed a potentially fatal combination of alcohol and Valium, police said Tuesday citing preliminary autopsy data.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795300-uk-tourist-found-dead-on-koh-tao-consumed-valium-alcohol/

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Violence in South continues

NARATHIWAT: -- Violence continued in the deep South when southern militants detonated a roadside homemade bomb in Yala, and attacked two government outposts in Narathiwat this morning and last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795304-violence-in-thai-south-continues/

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Proposed Thai cyber bill to be watered down

Thai legislators are due to amend the proposed cyber security bill, having said they will add a clause which requires authorities to obtain court approval before accessing Internet users’ personal information.

Surangkana Wayuparb, who is chief executive of the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), said on the weekend that the draft legislation was “rushed” and would grant the government excessive power.

The ETDA has responsibility for drafting 10 new laws as part of the Thai government’s digital economy policy.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-cyber-bill-to-be-watered-down/3368/

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Phu Phra Bat Park nominated for Unesco Heritage Site list
The Nation

UDON THANI: -- The Culture Ministry has decided to nominate Udon Thani's Phu Phra Bat Park as a Unesco World Heritage Site and will put the plan up for consideration at Parliament tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795305-udon-thani-phu-phra-bat-park-nominated-for-unesco-heritage-site-list/

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Five-day holiday in May awaits Prayuth's approval
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Another extra holiday is on the table for the month of May.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795307-five-day-holiday-in-may-awaits-prayuts-approval/

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Man gassed in Phuket pickup – but cats survive
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PHUKET: -- A 42-year-old man found dead in his pickup truck parked near the Prince of Songkhla University, Phuket Campus, probably died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795309-man-gassed-in-phuket-pickup-but-cats-survive/

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UK Backpacker Reported Missing: Last Seen In Koh Tao?

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Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795318-unconfirmed-uk-backpacker-reported-missing-last-seen-on-koh-tao/

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Industrial officials visit Chiang Rai to survey special economic zone establishment

CHIANG RAI, 27 January 2015 (NNT) – Executives from the Ministry of Industry (MOI) and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) have completed their field observation required for establishing a special economic zone in Chiang Rai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795320-industrial-officials-visit-chiang-rai-to-survey-special-economic-zone-establishment/

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Cabinet approves May 4 extra holiday, making five-day weekend

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795307-five-day-holiday-in-may-awaits-prayuts-approval/#entry8993423

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Court throws out Suthep's defamation charge against Tarit



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court has dismissed a defamation charge lodged against former chief of Department of Special Investigation Tarit Pengdit by former deputy prime minister Suthep Thuagsuban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795328-court-throws-out-sutheps-defamation-charge-against-tarit/

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British girl on Koh Tao may have died from own medication



BANGKOK: -- A British political activist found dead at a bungalow on Koh Tao last week may have died from her own medication used to cure her chronic sickness.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795300-uk-tourist-found-dead-on-koh-tao-consumed-valium-alcohol/page-2#entry8993539

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Phuket fistfight loser gets even – with a pen gun
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Pongchanasit receives emergency treatment after the shooting.

PHUKET: -- A 19-year-old was shot in the top of the head on Sunday afternoon (January 25), right behind Thung Tong Police Station.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795336-phuket-fistfight-loser-gets-even-with-a-pen-gun/

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19 hurt, two seriously, in pickup collision

PATHUM THANI: -- A pickup carrying students to school crashed into another pickup in Pathum Thani's Nong Sua district on Tuesday morning injuring 19, most of them students.

Two people were badly hurt in the accident, thought to have been caused by thick fog in the area.

Police said a pickup belonging to TCI Ocean Co, Ltd hit another pickup carrying students of Nong Sua Wittayakhom school on highway 400. The injured were sent to nearby hospitals.

Initial police investigation indicated that the company pickup had pulled into the outer lane to overtake when it slammed into the student vehicle.

Police suspect that thick fog contributed to the accident.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/19-hurt-two-seriously-in-pickup-collision-30252763.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-27

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PM: Int'l community has better understanding of situation in Thailand

BANGKOK, 27 January 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has indicated that foreign countries understand the situation in Thailand better after he explained the country’s road map and direction to U.N. envoys from 21 countries during their meeting on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795344-pm-prayut-intl-community-has-better-understanding-of-situation-in-thailand/