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Prachuabkirikhan officials raid construction site, nab illegal alien workers

PRACHUABKIRIKHAN, 29 Jan 2015, (NNT) - Prachuabkirikhan officials yesterday searched a construction site in the province’s Pranburi District and took into custody foreign labors found working without permits.

The construction site, ‘Bella Costa', is a residential project in Pranburi District, consisting of 2 seven-storey buildings, and 4 four-storey buildings. According to officials, a number of workers, both Thai and foreign, were working at the site at the time of the search.

Upon inspection, officials found 14 alien workers working with no work permits or had permits for a different line of work.

The officials said the company would be fined and instructed to strictly abide by labor law.


-- NNT 2015-01-29

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Chantaburi SDHS Office patrols streets, tackling issue of beggars

CHANTABURI, 29 Jan 2015, (NNT) - Chantaburi’s Office of Social Development and Human Security and other related offices yesterday initiated a campaign to reorganize local streets, tackling the issue of beggars.

The officials found 4 beggars during their patrol yesterday, all of them are disabled and of Thai nationality. The four were given medical checkups, before being sent home. Officials plan to find a job for each of them in order to prevent them coming back to roam the streets.

According to officials, the campaign is in line with the government’s policies to reduce social gap by providing citizens with equal access to all government services, job and stable income in order to prevent human trafficking, illegal entry, mistreatment of foreign labors, prostitution and vagrancy.

According to the Office, the province has coordinated with all of its 15 provincial police stations in dealing with the problem of beggars. Additional measures have also been put in place to promote the program, including putting up signs and advertising the campaign through local activities.

The Office has urged all who come across child labor activities or beggars on the streets to call Hotline 1300 to inform officials.


-- NNT 2015-01-29

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Kim Jong-un to attend Soviet war victory celebrations in Russia
The trip to mark Soviet victory would be Kim Jong-un's first overseas since taking power
Reuters in Seoul

HONG KONG: -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has confirmed he will attend celebrations in Russia in May marking the Soviet victory over Germany in the second world war, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said yesterday, citing a Kremlin spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795775-kim-jong-un-to-attend-soviet-war-victory-celebrations-in-russia/

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Oklahoma executions on hold as US Supreme Court reviews drug
SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Executions are on hold in Oklahoma after the U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday that the state cannot perform executions using a specific drug while the justices consider a challenge over whether the sedative ensures prisoners won't suffer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795776-us-supreme-court-delays-executions-amid-drugs-review/

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Nobel laureate Charles Townes, laser co-creator, dies at 99
By LISA LEFF

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Charles H. Townes, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who helped create the laser that would revolutionize everything from medicine to manufacturing, has died. He was 99.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795777-nobel-laureate-charles-townes-laser-co-creator-dies-at-99/

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Commerce Ministry touting idea of 'Low Cost Department Stores'

BANGKOK, 29 Jan 2015, (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has proposed the idea of establishing ‘Low Cost Department Stores’, in its bid to enable to cut living expenses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795778-thai-commerce-ministry-touting-idea-of-low-cost-department-stores/

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More Scandinavians die in Thailand


Photo: Lasse Henriksen

BANGKOK: -- The last 5 years more Swedes and Norwegians have died in Thailand, while the death of Danes seems to be somewhat constant. A rising number of deaths do not seem to correspond with a stagnant number of Scandinavian visitors to Thailand, so the explanation is to be found elsewhere.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795785-more-scandinavians-die-in-thailand/

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HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn grants 2014 Prince Mahidol Awards

BANGKOK, 29 January 2015 (NNT) – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday presented the 2014 Prince Mahidol Awards at the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall to persons with honourable achievements.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, representing His Majesty the King, presented the 2014 Prince Mahidol Awards today at the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall in the Royal Palace of Bangkok. Prince Mahidol Awards is given to honourable achievements in medicine and healthcare.

The Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the field of Medicine is Dr. Akira Endo, the President of Biopharm Research Laboratories, Inc. and the Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan. Dr. Akira discovered the first Anticholesterol statin, a major achievement to the prevention and treatment of the coronary heart disease and vascular diseases.

The Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the field of Public Health is Dr. Donald A. Henderson, the Distinguished Scholar at the Center for Health Security, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Dean Emeritus of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, USA. Dr. Henderson led the Global Smallpox Eradication Campaign that saved millions of lives and stands as an honourable example of a successful disease eradication campaign.


-- NNT 2015-01-29

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PM Gen. Prayut urges southern rubber planters who plan to stage protest this Fri. over falling prices to allow govt time to tackle issue. /The Nation

An arrest warrant will be issued for TV host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda if he fails to report to prosecutors regarding the Rai Som fraud case by tomorrow. /Bangkok Post

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McDonald's CEO steps down as sales decline
By CANDICE CHOI

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's CEO Don Thompson is stepping down as the world's biggest hamburger chain fights to hold onto customers and transform its image.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795796-mcdonalds-ceo-steps-down-as-sales-decline/

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Four killed in helicopter crash in Vietnam



HCM CITY: -- A UH-1 helicopter of the Vietnam Air Force crashed on Wednesday morning while during a flight training exercise, killing four crew members, according to Viet Nam News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795797-four-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-vietnam/

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Thai stock index opens on Thursday at 1,592.19, falls 0.62 points /MCOT

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S. Fla. man fighting extradition to Thailand in bizarre kidnap case
By Paula McMahon

PALM BEACH: -- Shawn Abraham Shaw is an international fugitive who hid out in South Florida after kidnapping a wealthy buinessman in Thailand and negotiating a $2 million ransom — at least according to Thai authorities and U.S. government officials who want him extradited.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795799-us-florida-man-fighting-extradition-to-thailand-in-bizarre-kidnap-case/

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Loss-ridden city bus service draws conflict of two ministries

BANGKOK: -- The loss-ridden Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) now is locked in conflict with the Finance Ministry wanting to absorb all its debt and allowing the private sector to take control of operating city bus services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795800-loss-ridden-bangkok-city-bus-service-draws-conflict-of-two-ministries/

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Phuket woman dies when crushed under bus

Eakkapop Thongtub


Rapipat Kanputsha, 33,may not have seen the bus turning.

PHUKET: -- A woman was killed instantly Tuesday morning (January 27) after being crushed underneath the wheel of a bus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795839-phuket-woman-dies-when-crushed-under-bus/

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Ministry to propose Andaman Sea a world’s heritage site

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795838-thai-ministry-to-propose-andaman-sea-as-a-world-heritage-site/

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National Science Museum to spend 1.8 billion on a new water and soil museum

BANGKOK, 29 January 2015 (NNT)-The National Science Museum (NSM) will spend 1.8 billion baht on creating ASEAN’s largest soil and water development exhibition.

NSM Acting Director Sakorn Chanapaitoon said 3 projects will be implemented on the occasion of the NSM’s 20th anniversary tomorrow,

A new museum, to be named Rama 9 museum, will be built in Pathumthani province in honor of His Majesty the King. It is also billed as ASEAN’s largest exhibition on soil and water development.

Two other projects, which include the constructions of science and toy exhibitions, are expected to encourage Thai children to make more trips to the museum.

Mr. Sakorn said it is NSM’s goal to attract more kids to the museum, as they are presently ranked 40th in the world in terms of museum attendance, according to a global survey.


-- NNT 2015-01-29

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Intelligence tip-off prompts security alert in Yala

YALA, 29 January 2015 (NNT)-Yala police have tightened security in the province following a series of recent attacks on civilians and law enforcement officers in the Deep South.

Police have been checking and examining individuals and vehicles entering Yala at various points to prevent possible attacks in the populated area of Muang district.

Vehicles are being searched for any possible hidden explosives. Those wearing a mask or a helmet would be asked to reveal their faces before they are allowed to pass through the checkpoint.

Security alert levels have been raised following an intelligence tip-off suggesting more attacks could possibly take place this month and next.


-- NNT 2015-01-29

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Bangkok ranked 39th in Safe Cities Index 2015



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok was ranked 39th in the list of the world's 50 safest cities for 2015, with Tokyo topping the list and Jakarta trailing at the end.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795843-bangkok-ranked-39th-in-safe-cities-index-2015/

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50-year-old woman stopped from trying to block PM's motorcade

BANGKOK: -- Security officials prevented a 50-year-old woman from blocking the motorcade of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha when it was reaching the Agriculture Ministry for a high-level meeting Thursday morning.

Prayut did not stop his car but looked out at the woman, who was later identified as Pinan Phumwarin. Officials later accepted her letter of complaint after she threatened to set herself on fire. She alleged that she had been cheated by a bank.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/50-year-old-woman-stopped-from-trying-to-block-PMs-30252924.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-29

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Bali 9: Glimmer of hope for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran
Jewel Topsfield
Fairfax foreign correspondent

The Bali Nine pair on death row have been given a glimmer of hope with the Denpasar District Court to allow an application for a judicial review to be registered despite the Indonesian Attorney-General saying there could not be a second review into their case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795613-bali-nine-aussies-face-execution-next/#entry9001819

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Most Thais still support martial law enforcement: survey

BANGKOK: -- A latest opinion survey by Rajabhat Suan Dusit University found that 46.02 per cent of the respondents see that it is not time for lifting the martial law yet while 32.52 per cent said they are not sure and 21.46 per cent want it to be lifted.

The survey was carried out among 1,219 people nationwide on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Most-Thais-still-support-martial-law-enforcement-s-30252925.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-29

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Low-cost supermarkets to help the poor underway



BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Commerce has come up with an idea when it proposes to set up ‘low-cost supermarket' to help low-income earners cut their living costs. The idea was revealed by Commerce Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikallaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795778-thai-commerce-ministry-touting-idea-of-low-cost-department-stores/#entry9001883

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22-year-old deaf and mute man missing in Phuket
Saran Mitrarat

Should you see Terdsak, please call 191 or 088 825 1922

PHUKET: -- A 22-year-old deaf and mute man has been missing from his home in Soi Srisuthat, Talad Yai, since Tuesday morning (January 27). He was reported missing by his mother yersterday morning (January 28) at the Phuket city police station.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795846-22-year-old-deaf-and-mute-man-missing-in-phuket/

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Bangkok and Pattaya score highly in Hotel Wi-Fi Test

Bangkok and Pattaya have been ranked among the top 50 cities in the world for the standard of Wi-Fi offered to hotel guests, according to a new report on global Wi-Fi quality.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/bangkok-pattaya-score-highly-hotel-wi-fi-test/3503/

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Safe sex campaign in schools draws doubts of success

BANGKOK: -- The idea of a Bangkok deputy governor to install condom vending machine in city-run secondary schools and city offices draws opposition with doubts of whether this will really work.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795860-safe-sex-campaign-in-bangkok-schools-draws-doubts-of-success/

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Russell's statement draws more reaction



BANGKOK: -- The foreign affairs commission of the National Legislative Assembly called a meeting today to discuss the speech of the US assistant secretary of state for Asia Pacific Daniel Russell deemed an intervention of Thailand's internal affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795861-russells-statement-draws-more-reaction-in-thailand/

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DOAE launching agriculture tourism

BANGKOK, 29 January 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Agricultural Extension (DOAE) has pioneered its agricultural tourism campaign in 4 regions under a tourism concept of ‘The Thai way’ this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795862-thai-doae-launching-agriculture-tourism/

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NLA president asserts ex-PM's impeachment accords with rule of law
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BANGKOK, Jan 29 -- Thailand's National Legislative Assembly president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai asserted that the NLA made its decision to impeach former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra based on the rule of law, while pointing out that he is unsurprised that the former premier met with a US envoy this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795864-nla-president-asserts-ex-pm-yinglucks-impeachment-accords-with-rule-of-law/

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Fund-raiser gets B75,700 for disabled Phuket woman
Matt Pond


The funds raised from the event are to be used to by Wan (front row 3rd from left) a mobility scooter.

Phuket: -- A fund-raising event held last Friday (January 23), of which Class Act Media was a sponsor, raised close to B76,000 to go towards buying a mobility scooter for a local disabled woman, Khun Wan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/795867-fund-raiser-gets-b75700-for-disabled-phuket-woman/