Thailand Live Monday 9 Feb 2015

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Man sought for alledged Phuket arson attack
Darawan Naknakhon


The remains of the Honda Click which police believe was burnt by the owner's ex-boyfriend.

PHUKET: -- An arrest warrant has been issued for Weerapong Tubpetch from Nakorn Srithammarat, who police believe was involved in an alleged arson attack in Kathu on Friday (February 6) which left one motorcycle destroyed and a car badly damaged.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798861-man-sought-for-alledged-phuket-arson-attack/

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THAI-JAPANESE RELATIONS
Prayut tells Japan general election to be held in one year

TOKYO: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chanocha on Monday assured the Japanese authorities during his official visit to Tokyo that the next general election would be held in one year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798863-thai-pm-prayut-tells-japan-general-election-to-be-held-in-one-year/

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Skydivers lucky to live after their plane dives into them (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

PATTAYA: -- A skydiver over Pattaya got more thrills than she paid for when the plane she’d just jumped from with an instructor dove directly into them, clipping their parachute.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798867-pattaya-skydivers-lucky-to-live-after-their-plane-dives-into-them-video/

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Thai junta bans ex-PM Yingluck from travelling overseas

AFP

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's toppled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been banned from travelling overseas because graft charges carrying up to a decade in jail will be formally laid against her later this month, officials said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798630-reports-yingluck-barred-from-leaving-thailand/page-7?p=9048882#entry9048882

[Jonathan Fairfield]

What to expect at Thailand Mobile Expo 2015

Thailand Mobile Expo, one of the largest technology events in Southeast Asia, gets underway in Bangkok this coming Thursday.

First launched in 2007, Thailand Mobile Expo provides a comprehensive preview of the very latest in consumer tech for the upcoming year.

Thailand Mobile Expo features the latest smartphones, tablets and wearables from leading manufacturers who use the event as a springboard to launch new products in Thailand.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/expect-thailand-mobile-expo-2015/4256/

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OBEC rejects condom vending machines in schools



BANGKOK: -- The plan of the Ministry of Public Health to have secondary educational schools and vocational colleges to have condom vending machines installed under its 2015-2019 strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancy and AIDs among teenagers is likely to be aborted after the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) voiced strong opposition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798873-thailands-obec-rejects-condom-vending-machines-in-schools/

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Five Injured in Rocket Launcher Repair Accident at BKK Army Camp

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The RPG that exploded during a repair effort at the headquarters of the Ordnance Corps in Bangkok, 9 Feb 2015.

BANGKOK — An explosion that wounded five soldiers inside an army barrack in Bangkok this morning was an "accident," a spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army confirmed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798877-five-injured-in-rocket-launcher-repair-accident-at-bangkok-army-camp/

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19-year old Aussie lied to Phuket police
Darawan Naknakhon


After thinking he could scam his insurance company, Alex now faces police charges.

PHUKET: -- A19-year-old Australian man is in hot water after filing a false police report about a robbery that he said occurred whilst he was walking down the beach in Karon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798878-19-year-old-aussie-lied-to-phuket-police/

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Strong dollar helps bring down Thailand's foreign debt
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's foreign debt has eased thanks partly to the recent appreciation of US dollar against other major currencies, according to Bank of Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798879-strong-dollar-helps-bring-down-thailands-foreign-debt/

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Transgender model appeals to NHRC over alleged ban from pub

BANGKOK: -- Transgender model Nijshanaaj "Sarina Thai" Sudlarphaar Monday filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the alleged ban on transgenders at a pub in Bangkok's Royal City Avenue (RCA) nightlife zone.

Accompanied by Thai Transgender Alliance president and Thammasat University's public health lecturer Ronnapoom Samakkeekarom, Sarina submitted the petition to NHRC chairperson Amara Pongsapich and NHRC member Dr Taejing Siripanich about the club's alleged discrimination against transgenders.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Transgender-model-appeals-to-NHRC-over-alleged-ban-30253708.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-09

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Red Cross society invites public to donate blood on the occasion of Valentine's day



BANGKOK, 9 FEBRUARY 2015, (NNT) - The Thai Red Cross Society has invited the public to donate blood on Valentine's Day as a gesture of love for others in their community.

The blood drive is being promoted with the slogan "Fulfilling our hearts with love, fulfilling our love through blood donation" from February 9th-14th.

Dr. Soisaang Pikulsod, Director of the National Blood Center, said that as February 14th is Valentine's Day, the center would like to invite everyone to come share their love through the blood donation campaign.

The center is located on Henry Dunant road, where donors will receive a 'Buddy Bear' as a souvenir for their contribution. Event participants can also enjoy fun activities provided by the center and take photos in the lovely Valentine's Day atmosphere.

Donations are also being accepted at provincial centers in Chiang Mai, Nakhonsawan, Phitsanulok, Ratchaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chonburi, Songkhla, Phuket and the Chalermprakiet Red Cross Health Station at Hua Hin.


-- NNT 2015-02-09

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Thai Army chief visits Singapore

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Defence Minister and Army chief Gen Udomdej Sitabutr left for an official two-day visit to Singapore Monday.

He is scheduled to visit Singapore Deputy Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and Singapore Army chief Perry Lim to tighten military ties between the two countries.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thai-Army-chief-visits-Singapore-30253711.html


-- The Nation 2015-02-09

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Finance ministry hopes to revive National Savings Fund

BANGKOK, 9 February 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance will propose the revived National Savings Fund project to the Cabinet meeting for consideration next week. People under Section 40 of the Social Security Fund are expected to be transferred to the National Savings Fund.

Deputy Minister of Finance Wisut Sisuphan on Monday visited the Government Savings Bank and delivered the ministry’s policies to the bank’s executives. He said the ministry planned to bring state enterprise banks to jointly manage the fund, including the Government Savings Bank, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives and Krungthai Bank.

The banks will be responsible for account setup, money transfer and premium payment. The Fiscal Policy Office would have to prepare information connection for the National Savings Fund which would use the same criteria, said the deputy minister.


-- NNT 2015-02-09

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Syrian army will continue fighting to restore all of Syria: minister
English.news.cn

DAMASCUS, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Syria's Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi stressed Sunday that the Syrian army will continue fighting untill all of Syria has been restored and remains united.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798891-syrian-army-will-continue-fighting-to-restore-all-of-syria-minister/

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Yala tightens security on BRN’s anniversary

YALA, 9 February 2015 (NNT) - Authorities in the restive southern region have tightened security measures against the possibility of violence on the anniversary of the founding of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) tomorrow.

Officials have beefed up security at the Ban Pong Yue Rai checkpoint in Mueang district of Yala province which is considered the main port of entry for the city. The move came after security forces received intelligence that insurgents intended to mark the anniversary of the BRN militant group on February 10th with symbolic attacks.

Related security agencies have urged the general public and their officers in the Deep South to exercise extreme caution during this period.


-- NNT 2015-02-09

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Yair Lapid seeks 2nd chance to be face of Israel's future
By ARON HELLER

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — After bursting onto the political scene with a surprisingly strong showing in Israel's last election, Yair Lapid said he was bound for the prime minister's office. But today the telegenic ex-anchorman, actor and novelist hopes to avoid becoming another flash in the pan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798893-yair-lapid-seeks-2nd-chance-to-be-face-of-israels-future/

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Chinese ex-mine tycoon executed for leading crime gang

BEIJING (AP) — A former mining tycoon who led a mafia-style crime gang that ran casinos and killed rivals has been executed along with four of the gang's members, a court in central China said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798896-chinese-ex-mine-tycoon-executed-for-leading-crime-gang/

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Police hunt for Hasadin Uraipraiwan, head of the anti-monarchy Banpodj network, and believe he is hiding in Bangkok as military court approved arrest warrant. /Bangkok Post

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Phuket tour group cause controversy at sea
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The tour group were happy to show off their finds.

PHUKET: -- A group of Phuket tourists have caused controversy after being photographed with a variety of marine creatures, including some which are protected species.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798899-phuket-tour-group-cause-controversy-at-sea/

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Japan's Abe urges Thailand to return soon to civilian rule

Tokyo, Japan | AFP |

TOKYO: -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged Thailand's military rulers Monday to return as soon as possible to civilian rule as he met his counterpart and former army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha in Tokyo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798963-japans-abe-urges-thailand-to-return-soon-to-civilian-rule/

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Impeachment case against 269 former parliamentarians to NLA next week

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission is expected to submit an impeachment case against 269 fomer MPs and senators who signed in support of amending the previous Constitution to change the composition of the Senate to the National Legislative Assembly next week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798965-impeachment-case-against-269-former-parliamentarians-to-nla-next-week/

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