Thai Airways soars with ‘plane’-tastic gourmet menus for all classes

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Energy Ministry promises transparency in awarding petroleum concessions
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BANGKOK, Jan 28 -- The authorities supervising Thailand's petroleum concessionaires has established procedures to protect the national interest and can ensure transparency in bidding for such concessions, according to Permanent Secretary for Energy Areepong Bhoocha-Oom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795608-thai-energy-ministry-promises-transparency-in-awarding-petroleum-concessions/

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Thai junta chief 'upset' by US criticism

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BANGKOK: -- Thailand's junta chief said Wednesday he was "upset" by comments from a senior US diplomat during a recent visit criticising the military regime, as Washington's top envoy in Bangkok was summoned for a meeting with Thai officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795586-us-statement-wounded-thailand-deputy-foreign-minister-says/#entry8998035

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Bali Nine executions: Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan are in the next group of prisoners to face the firing squad

SYDNEY: -- AUSTRALIANS Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan are among those set to be executed in the next round of Indonesian death sentences to be carried out but no date has yet been set.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795613-bali-nine-aussies-face-execution-next/

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Subway train waiting time will be longer after rush hours



BANGKOK: -- Passengers using subway train services after rush hours will have to wait longer than their normal waiting time after the Bangkok Metro Plc quietly delayed the train departure and arrival time between stations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795635-bangkok-subway-train-waiting-time-will-be-longer-after-rush-hours/

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URGENT: Hundreds of cats to be crushed in building demolition
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BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of stray cat who roam free at a deserted apartment in the capital’s Bang Khen district are at risk of being crushed to death as the building will be demolished within a few days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795636-bangkok-hundreds-of-cats-to-be-crushed-in-building-demolition/

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Hundreds of inventions to featured on Inventor’s Day



BANGKOK, 28 January 2015 (NNT) – Up to 700 inventions from Thai and foreign inventors will be featured in the 2015 National Inventor's Day event, hosted by the National Research Council of Thailand during 2-5 February.

The NRCT Secretary-General Soottiporn Chittmittrapap said the concept for this year's National Inventor's Day will be 'Creativity & Inspiration'.

This event will be celebrating His Majesty the King’s invention of the Chaipattana Aerator. The National Inventor's Day also serves as a national platform for students and inventors to publicly showcase their inventions for further development and for commercial recognition.

This year’s event will feature a display honoring His Majesty the King and the Royal Family, exhibiting about 600 inventions from Thailand, and 100 inventions from 14 foreign countries around the world, said the NRCT Secretary-General.

The National Inventor’s Day event will be open for the public without admission fees during 2-5 February 2015 at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.


-- NNT 2015-01-28

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DMS to extend medical service to Thai workers abroad

BANGKOK, 28 January 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Medical Services (DMS) will be providing medical services to Thai workers in ASEAN, while aiming to extend services to workers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan this year.

According to the DMS Director-General Suphan Srithamma, the department has been providing medical services to Thai workers, and healthcare information to Thai workers in Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia.

The main problem for Thai workers aboard, according to the DMS Director General, are the lack of communication skills. This limits the understanding in medical services and diagnosis in foreign countries for Thai workers.

Patients might be forced to return earlier than due and could affect their livelihoods and even their families.

The DMS’ has deployed the medical team to help Thai workers in ASEAN, allowing thorough access to the medical services and database of sickness information and medical procedures, in order to improve the healthcare quality for Thai workers working abroad.

The DMS’ statistics in 2014 points shows five common illness that Thai workers suffer from abroad are muscle and bone symptoms, hypertension, skin diseases, respiratory tract diseases, and gastrointestinal tract diseases.

Some workers also face mental issues from living conditions, stress from debt and living costs, drinking problems, smoking problems, and depression. The medical team will be able to advise workers on these issues.

In 2015, the DMS has planned to extend the healthcare services to Thai workers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

The DMS will be working with the Royal Thai Embassy in these countries to plan for physical and mental health checkups. Additional events are also planned including the training of healthcare volunteers on the use of basic medicines and keeping good health.


-- NNT 2015-01-28

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Deputy PM: IMF happy with govt economic plans

BANGKOK, 28 Jan 2015 (NNT) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded the government’s economic plans for this year, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795643-thai-deputy-pm-imf-happy-with-govt-economic-plans/

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Israeli military says anti-tank missile fired at Israeli military vehicle near Lebanese border /AP

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Bizarre ED Visa Extension Fees At Pattaya Immigration
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BANGKOK: -- This notice was allegedly taken at Pattaya Immigration by Twitter user @anelianeB and shows some very unusual options and pricing for holders of ED Visas if it is genuine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795669-unconfirmed-bizarre-ed-visa-extension-fees-at-pattaya-immigration/

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DNA tests confirm one man behind 10 rapes

BANGKOK: -- DNA tests have confirmed that one man is responsible for 10 sexual attacks targeting elderly women.

The repeat offender, however, is still on the run even as police have launched a manhunt covering the provinces of Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram.

The latest attack, in which a 73-year-old woman was raped, took place early on Sunday in Nakhon Pathom province.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/DNA-tests-confirm-one-man-behind-10-rapes-30252866.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-28

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