Thailand Live Wednesday 11 Feb 2015

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Reinstatement of director draws protest



BANGKOK: -- Reinstatement of a former director of Satreewithaya 2 school drew protest from 300 students, parents and teachers holding placards and posters to voice their opposition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799458-satreewithaya-2-school-reinstatement-of-director-draws-protest/

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Love in the air, wedding under water in Trang

Trang:- The 19th Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony will kick off tomorrow for 30 couples who wish to register their marriage in one of the most memorable fashions – deep under the sea.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799431-love-in-the-air-wedding-under-water-in-trang/

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Samut Prakarn takes actions against human trafficking in fishery industry

SAMUT PRAKARN, 11 February 2015 (NNT) - Samut Prakarn province has adopted tougher measures against human trafficking in the fishery industry ahead of the ASEAN Economic Community.

Officials from the provincial Departments of Labor and Fisheries have reiterated to fishing boat operators to have their migrant workers undergo labor registration.

The move is aimed at eliminating human trafficking from the industry and improving the country’s image. Migrant workers will be entitled to employment benefits, once they have registered with the Ministry of Labor.

Employers are encouraged to bring migrant workers along with their dependents to declare their country of origin at the Ministry of Labor’s Proof of Nationality Workers Service in Prapadaeng district by the end of March.


-- NNT 2015-02-11

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Army clarifies political situation to foreign military attaches
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Feb 11 -- Thailand's Army has invited military attaches from 25 countries for a briefing about the political situation in Thailand following the May 22 military takeover.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799473-thai-army-clarifies-political-situation-to-foreign-military-attaches/

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Interior Minister asserts respect for rights of individuals summoned for 'attitudinal discussions'
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BANGKOK, Feb 10 -- Thialand's government and its National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has not infringed on the rights of any individual summoned for attitudinal discussions, said Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799475-thai-minister-asserts-respect-for-rights-of-individuals-summoned-for-attitudinal-discussion/

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Chinese tourists warned



BANGKOK: -- The Sukhothai historic park has stepped up patrols around its 700 years old site and displayed cooperation signs after some tourists from China have acted inappropriately while visiting the place.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799480-sukhothai-historical-park-warns-chinese-tourists/

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Supreme Court's Criminal Division for political post holders accepts for proceedings case against ex-PM Somchai, 3 others for PAD protesters crackdown in 2008. /Bangkok Post

About 300 students, parents and alumni of Satriwitthaya 2 School flexed muscle on Wednesday, protesting against the planned return of the school's director. /Bangkok Post

Norrawit Lalaeng, ex-PM Yingluck's lawyer, calls for police and military officials to stop infringement of his client's rights and liberties. /Bangkok Post

SEC is seeking Bank of Thailand approval to allow local securities to be settled in foreign currencies, starting w/ U$ and China's yuan. /The Nation

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Extra holiday for Thai banks

BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand today declared May 4 an extra holiday for financial institutions, to help promote tourism during the Coronation Day holiday period.

In a statement, it said as this is announced well ahead of the holiday, this should not significantly affect financial and economic activities.

Meanwhile, financial institutions can still keep some branches open on the day.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Extra-holiday-for-Thai-banks-30253851.html


-- The Nation 2015-02-11

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100-car pileup on South Korean bridge leaves 2 dead, 65 hurt
KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two people were killed and more than 60 were injured Wednesday after a pileup involving about 100 vehicles in foggy weather on a bridge near the Incheon International Airport, South Korean officials said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799488-100-car-pileup-near-seoul-airport-leaves-2-dead-65-hurt/

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Korat Men Arrested For Beating Stray Dog to Death
By Khaosod English

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Police have arrested three men who allegedly beat a stray dog to death in Nakhon Ratchasima province during their attempt to kidnap the dog for consumption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799495-korat-men-arrested-for-beating-stray-dog-to-death/

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Police impound illegally imported luxury cars



BANGKOK: -- Economic crime suppression police have impounded two luxury cars at an imported car showroom on Ratchadapisek road after a customer complained that he could not register a car bought from this showroom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799496-thai-police-impound-illegally-imported-luxury-cars/

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SCB gives Bt2 million more to family of killed fire fighter

BANGKOK: -- Dr. Vichit Suraphongchai, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Siam Commercial Bank, has provided an additional financial help to the family of voluntary firefighter Decha Daugchana, who was killed fighting the blaze at the SCB head office.

So far, the SCB has provided Bt2.2 million cash to the family, plus a life insurance policy to Decha's mother.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/SCB-gives-Bt2-million-more-to-family-of-killed-fir-30253852.html


-- The Nation 2015-02-11

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Supreme Court accepts suppression case against former premier Somchai



BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has accepted a lawsuit filed against former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and his former deputy Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh for the crackdown of anti government protesters in 2008.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799506-supreme-court-accepts-suppression-case-against-former-premier-somchai/

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Reform on Police commander's agenda: Phuket
Nattapat Tuarob



PHUKET: -- Police Commander Gen Somyot Poompanmoung was in Phuket recently to underline his strategy for reform, and priorities for local law enforcement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799510-reform-on-police-commanders-agenda-phuket/

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Finnish Man Hangs Himself In Chiang Mai
Published by Stickboy BKK

CHIANG MAI: -- A Finnish man was found dead by a housekeeper on Monday morning after hanging himself in the hallway of a condo block in Chiang Mai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799537-finnish-man-hangs-himself-in-chiang-mai/

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SET index closed 1,605.11 up 10.15; Bt/USD32.50; GBP49.47; AUD25.12; EUR36.67; CAD25.71; HKD4.18; SGD23.86; JPY27.10

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China's leader Xi to make 1st state visit to US in September

BEIJING (AP) — China's leader Xi Jinping will make his first state visit as president to the United States in September, Chinese official media reported Wednesday, underlining positive momentum in the often-troubled relationship between the world's largest economies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799547-chinas-leader-xi-to-make-1st-state-visit-to-us-in-september/

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Phuket tour guides that caused controversy at sea apprehended


Yung Cook Shone, 50 (left) and Whar Yun <deleted>, 25 face being charged with working as illegal guides.

Phuket: -- Following the controversy caused by a group of tourists photographed with a variety of marine creatures, one of which is a protected specie, two tour boats were captured yesterday (February 10) and their crews investigated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/798899-phuket-tour-group-cause-controversy-at-sea/#entry9058397

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Temperature will drop again in Thailand's upper part

BANGKOK, 11 February 2015 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has forecast cooler weather conditions and more raining from February 12th – 15th in the North, Northeast, and Central regions.

The weakening high pressure system from China has slightly increased the temperature in the upper parts of Thailand earlier this morning.

However, people were told to brace for winds and thunder showers from Thursday until Sunday, as westerly winds from Myanmar move towards the same region. Temperatures are forecast to drop slightly.

The department has also issued a wave warning for fishermen from Nakhon Si Thammarat province southward, due to the northeastern monsoon.


-- NNT 2015-02-11

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ISOC Region 4 Forward Command holds special talk on informing youth of danger's of drugs in Yala province

YALA, 11 February 2015 (NNT) - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command has held a special talk in Yala province to inform youths about the dangers of illegal drugs, while encouraging them to be grateful for their parents.

ISOC invited former Fort Wachirawut Hospital Director Colonel Pongsak Tangkana MD to speak at the Rajabhat Yala University. Col. Dr. Pongsak gave a lecture on drug facts, as well as the idea of practicing gratitude towards one’s parents. The event was attended by civil servants, students, and other participants.

The special talk was held in accordance with Fourth Army Area Commander Lieutenant General Prakarn Chonlayut's orders to raise drug awareness among students.

The event was targeted at students grades 8-11 of both Islamic-teaching schools and 18 other schools in the province, which total 3,000 students.


-- NNT 2015-02-11

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Key Thaksin ally to face Thai court over 2008 crackdown

Bangkok, Thaïlande | AFP |

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's top court has ordered another key member of the embattled Shinawatra family to face trial, an official said Wednesday, as the wealthy but wildly divisive clan become further snared in legal challenges.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799506-supreme-court-accepts-suppression-case-against-former-premier-somchai/#entry9059101

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Royal cremation for late Supreme Patriarch possibly held in 2016

BANGKOK, 11 February 2015 (NNT) - The Sangha Supreme Council expected that the Royal Cremation Ceremony for Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch, should be held in 2016, said Phra Phrom Methi, a member and spokesman of the Sangha Supreme Council.

Speaking after the council's meeting to follow up the preparation of the cremation for His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch, Phra Phrom Methi said the ceremony should take place some time next year as Somdej Phra Wannarat, Chief Superintendent of the Dhammayuttika Ecclesiastry estimated the renovation of Debsirin Monastery where the royal cremation will take place should take at least eight more months to complete.

Somdej Phra Wannarat, also acting abbot of Borvoranives Monastery, told the meeting that the Crown Property Bureau and the Fine Arts Department were expediting the renovation of the cremation site and related buildings as well as improvement of the landscape at Debsirin Monastery.

Meanwhile, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office M.L. Panadda Diskul is scheduled to visit the Office of Traditional Arts of the Fine Arts Department in Nakhon Pathom Province tomorrow to inspect the maintenance of the royal chariots to be used in the cremation.

-- NNT 2015-02-11

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BoT declares May 4 special holiday for financial institutions

BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued an announcement declaring May 4 an additional holiday for financial institutions to allow a five-day holiday between May 1-5 in line with a cabinet resolution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/799591-bot-declares-may-4-special-holiday-for-financial-institutions/

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