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UN Court: Serbia and Croatia didn't commit genocide in 1990s
MIKE CORDER, Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' top court ruled Tuesday that Serbia and Croatia did not commit genocide against each other's people during the bloody 1990s wars sparked by the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797469-un-court-serbia-and-croatia-didnt-commit-genocide-in-1990s/

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Lengthy delays for the launch of 4G in Thailand

If you were looking forward to soon being able to use faster, more reliable 4G mobile internet in Thailand then it looks like most of us could be using 3G for the foreseeable future.

Despite it being announced that 4G in Thailand would be ready this year, it is being reported that the whole project could be delayed.

According to the Bangkok Post, the proposed auctions for 4G licenses, which were due to take place in April, may now be put on hold due to new laws relating to Thailand’s proposed ‘digital economy’ not yet being formulated.

Whilst a delay in the launch of 4G in Thailand is perhaps not all that surprising, what is a concern is that if the new digital economy laws are not enacted by April, 4G might actually not be available in Thailand for sometime to come.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/lengthy-delays-launch-4g-thailand/3841/

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NEW YORK (AP) - Railroad officials: 6 dead in train-car collision in suburban New York.

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Public urged not to panic over H3N2 outbreak in Hong Kong

BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is urging the public not to panic over the outbreak of H3N2 influenza in Hong Kong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797479-thailand-public-urged-not-to-panic-over-h3n2-outbreak-in-hong-kong/

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Private sector concerned ECB's QE will make baht too strong

BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 (NNT) – The private sector has expressed concerns over an expected appreciation of the Thai baht, a direct consequence of the European Central Bank's implementation of quantitative easing (QE).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797485-private-sector-concerned-ecbs-qe-will-make-baht-too-strong/

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Thai rice exporters projects shipments of only 10 mn tonnes this year, due to high prices of Thai rice. /The Nation

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Condom vending machines to be introduced at schools, colleges

BANGKOK: -- The national committee for AIDS prevention and resolution has endorsed the national condom strategy plan that will pave the way for installing condom vending machines at educational institutes across the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797390-national-aids-committee-resolves-to-revive-school-condom-vending-machine-project/#entry9026751

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US commuter train strikes vehicle on tracks, killing 6
KILEY ARMSTRONG, Associated Press

VALHALLA, New York (AP) — A commuter train slammed into a sport utility vehicle stuck on the tracks Tuesday evening, killing 6 people, mostly on the train, and injuring at least 12 others, authorities said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797492-6-killed-12-injured-in-new-york-commuter-train-crash-fire/

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Private sector confident to remain leader in rice exporting this year



BANGKOK: -- The private sector has voiced concern of lower rice export this year, though is confident to remain the world's leader in rice exporting.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797494-thai-private-sector-confident-to-remain-leader-in-rice-exporting-this-year/

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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Government spokesman says Jordan executed 2 prisoners after IS killing of pilot.

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Ankle bracelets introduced first time to unruly student convicts

BANGKOK: -- The Samut Prakarn Provincial Court has enforced a supervised probation on the first group of six unruly students with ankle bracelets in its attempt to reduce student gang wars.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797500-ankle-bracelets-introduced-first-time-to-unruly-student-convicts/

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan state media says plane with 53 passengers crashes in Taipei; 10 people awaiting rescue.

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Taiwan plane with 58 aboard crashes in Taipei; 2 killed

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's aviation authority say at least two people have been killed when a commercial flight with 58 people aboard clipped a bridge shortly after takeoff and crashed into a river in the island's capital of Taipei.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797528-transasia-plane-crashes-in-taiwan-with-58-people-on-board;-2-killed/

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Singapore Airlines launches premium economy class

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797535-singapore-airlines-launches-premium-economy-class/

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Tiger Temple raided

More than 100 tigers and protected bird species in Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua, popularly known as the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province were impounded by authorities following complaints that the temple was alleged to engage in illegal wildlife trading.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797548-tiger-temple-raided/

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Australian man held in Philippines over teen girl's murder

MANILA (AFP) - Philippine police have arrested an Australian man over the "brutal" murder of a Filipina teenager he met on the Internet after her body was found in a motel room, officials said Wednesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797549-australian-man-held-in-philippines-over-teen-girls-murder/

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RT @andylines: Incredible Taiwan plane pic from local media seconds before crash. http://twitter.com/andylines/status/562850235391942657/photo/1

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Court approves arrest warrant against two unidentified men


BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court Wednesday approved arrest warrant against two unidentified men suspected of being the ones who planted two pipe bombs on the elevated walkway linking Siam Paragon and Siam station of the BTS, Deputy Police Commissioner Pol Gen Jakthip Chaijinda said.

The two men were seen arriving at the spot on a taxi shortly before the bombs explode, Jakthip said. The warrant described them as tall Thai men. The bombs were similar t those that exploded at the Samarn Metta Mansion building and in Minburi, Jakthip added.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Court-approves-arrest-warrant-against-two-unidenti-30253363.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-04

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RT @thomasfullerNYT: US embassy Bangkok, under fire for criticism of junta, appears to have invited Brahmin priest to dispel bad spirits http://twitter.com/WPatrickMurphy/status/562851311000227840/photo/1

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SET rises 8.38 to 1,610.92 at noon /Bangkok Post

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Jordan executes 2 al-Qaida prisoners after IS kills pilot
OMAR AKOUR, Associated Press
KARIN LAUB, Associated Press

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Islamic State group militants burned a captured Jordanian pilot to death in a cage, according to a purported video of the violence released Tuesday. The kingdom, which had vowed a swift and lethal response, executed two al-Qaida prisoners by hanging early Wednesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797552-jordan-executes-2-al-qaida-prisoners-after-is-kills-pilot/

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At least 9 killed when TransAsia plane crashes into Taiwan river

TAIPEI (Reuters) - At least nine people were killed and dozens were unaccounted for after a Taiwanese TransAsia Airways plane with 58 passengers and crew on board crash-landed in a Taipei river on Wednesday, officials and domestic media said.

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/At-least-9-killed-when-TransAsia-plane-crashes-int-30253361.html

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Thailand ranks no.1 rice exporter in 2014

BANGKOK, 4 Jan 2015 (NNT) – Thailand has reclaimed its rank as no.1 rice exporter in 2014 thanks to her adjustment of marketing strategies, which prompted the demand in foreign markets to jump.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797559-thailand-ranks-no1-rice-exporter-in-2014/

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Farmers growing 4 million rais of rice paddies despite advised against it

BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 (NNT)-The Water Watch and Monitoring System for Warning Center is urging rice farmers not to grow their crops this summer, saying 58% of water reserved for use during the dry season has been depleted.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797560-thai-farmers-growing-4-million-rais-of-rice-paddies-despite-advised-against-it/

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Ministry of Energy: NGV price rise in line with actual cost

BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Energy has insisted that it will gradually raise the price of NGV to reflect its true cost of production.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797562-thai-ministry-of-energy-ngv-price-rise-in-line-with-actual-cost/

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Court approves arrest warrant for two unidentified men
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court Wednesday approved arrest warrants for two unidentified men suspected of planting pipe bombs on the elevated walkway linking Siam Paragon and BTS Siam station on Sunday evening, Deputy Police Commissioner Pol Gen Jakthip Chaijinda said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797444-siam-paragon-bombs-warrants-expected-today/#entry9027871

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US to purge intel on foreigners after five years

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US spy agencies will expunge intelligence on foreigners gleaned from phone or email intercepts after five years, unless it has security value, according to a policy review released Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797564-us-to-purge-intel-on-foreigners-after-five-years/

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MOC aims to push for 4% increase in export this year

BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) aims for an export growth target of 4 percent this year through the penetration of four major markets while admitting the target will be vulnerable to several factors, said the spokesperson.

Full story: a.com/forum/topic/797566-thai-commerce-ministry-aims-to-push-for-4-percent-increase-in-export-this-year/

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Action man Jason Statham spotted filming in Phuket (PHOTOS)

By Coconuts Bangkok



PHUKET: -- Action star Jason Statham’s hairless head has been spotted soaking up the sun on Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797567-action-man-jason-statham-spotted-filming-on-phuket-photos/

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Three die in Kalasin house fire
The Nation

KALASIN: -- A mother and her two children were killed early Wednesday morning in a fire that razed their home in Kalasin's Kuchinarai district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/797568-three-die-in-kalasin-house-fire/