Thailand Live Monday 16 Feb 2015

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UPDATE

Growth falls to lowest since 2011



BANGKOK: -- The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) today revealed the latest economic figures in 2014 showing the country's economic growth falling to its lowest record in three years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800767-thai-economy-posts-weakest-growth-for-three-years/#entry9078867

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Pheu Thai ex-MPs's mixed reactions to reconciliation committee's idea



BANGKOK: -- Former Pheu Thai MPs have voiced mixed reactions to the idea of a charter-mandated reconciliation committee to try to narrow the political divide and to restore national reconciliation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800840-pheu-thai-ex-mpss-mixed-reactions-to-reconciliation-committees-idea/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

“500 Startups” raising $10 million “500 TukTuks” Thai investment fund

500 Startups is a US startup investor which has backed dozens of startups around the world, and is now increasing its focus on Asia with a new $10 million fund aimed squarely at Thailand. The organisation already launched a $10 million Asian fund in 2013, called ‘500 Durians’, but the new one (“500 TukTuks”) is dedicated solely to Thailand.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/500-startups-thailand/4775/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 smartphones launched in Thailand – aimed at selfie lovers

Samsung has added to its popular range of Galaxy smartphones by launching two great new mid range devices which are aimed at those who enjoy taking selfies.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-galaxy-a5-a7-smartphones-launch-thailand-aimed-selfie-lovers/4789/

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Koh Tao murders: Foreign witnesses key to defense
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Thai PBS

SAMUI: -- When two migrant workers from Myanmar go to trial in July for the murders of two British backpackers, their defense will depend on testimony from witnesses outside of Thailand, their defense team said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800864-koh-tao-murders-foreign-witnesses-key-to-defense/

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Prayut brushes aside reconciliation talk with Thaksin



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today brushed aside a proposal of an outstanding reform committee member for a talk with fugitive prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in order to achieve his government's reconciliation plan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800865-prayut-brushes-aside-reconciliation-talk-with-thaksin/

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Threesome gay wedding becomes talk of the town
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Pre-wedding photos of three gay lovers showing three men announcing their wedding at midnight on Valentine's Days has gone viral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800869-threesome-gay-wedding-becomes-talk-of-the-town/

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Governor slams police for Phuket beach order enforcement tactics
Nattha Thepbamrung


A tourist at Kamala Police Station this morning holds up the flyer that caused much confusion. Photo: Niruj Kamala

PHUKET: -- Confusion over the rules governing Phuket beaches continues, with the governor today slamming local police tactics to “enforce” regulations governing sun loungers outside designated zones.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800872-governor-slams-police-for-phuket-beach-order-enforcement-tactics/

[Lite Beer]

Bomb defused from a hijacked tanker found to be a dud

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Navy’s bomb demolition squad has successfully defused a bomb planted on the bridge of a hijacked Thai oil tanker but the bomb was found to be a dud minus the explosives.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800915-bomb-defused-from-a-hijacked-tanker-found-to-be-a-dud/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 17 Feb 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800971-thailand-live-tuesday-17-feb-2015/