Thailand Live Saturday 14 Mar 2015

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Their Majesties postpone their return to Chitrlada palace

BANGKOK: -- Their Majesties the King and Queen have postponed their departure from Siriraj hospital for the Chitralada palace earlier scheduled at about 7 pm Friday night, according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.

No reason was given for the postponement which was announced at about 6.10 pm as thousands of people, many of them were dressed in yellow, holding the national flags and portraits of Their Majesties, were waiting anxiously at Siriraj hospital and along the routes that the Royal motorcade would pass through.

Their Majesties have been staying at Siriraj hospital since October 3 for medical treatment and rehabilitation. On March 9, His Majesty the King briefly returned to Chitralada palace to visit some of the Royally-sponsored projects such as the rice milling machine he initiated decades ago to help farmers employ their own rice milling machine so that they would not have to be forced to sell their crops at suppressed prices.

Source: http://englishnews.t...hitrlada-palace

-- Thai PBS 2015-03-13

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Wild elephants’ future looks bleak

BANGKOK: -- March 13 marks Thai Elephants Day but the outlook of wild elephants in Thailand appears grim as the beasts are increasingly facing threats from human activities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....re-looks-bleak/

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Moral Promotion Center has hope and some concern for Thailand's future

BANGKOK, 13 March 2015 (NNT) – The Moral Promotion Center, which is a public organization, today held a press conference stressing that society needs stronger morality as an organization spokesperson said there has been a growing number of cases of questionable behavior among Thai people.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ailands-future/

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DSI to consider accepting a former aide of Phra Dhammachayo into witness protection programme

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation is to consider whether to accept Dr Mano Laohavanich, a former close aide of Wat Dhammakaya’s abbot, Phra Dhammachayo, into witness protection programme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....tion-programme/

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47TH WHARTON GLOBAL FORUM
US must not impose its idea of democracy: PM
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Prayut says you cannot tailor one dress for everyone, and each country must take into account its problems

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808469-us-must-not-impose-its-idea-of-democracy-pm/

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CRIMINAL COURT ATTACK
Police nab two more over blast
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Woman alleged to have coordinated attack, accomplice arrested in Mukdahan province

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808470-police-nab-two-more-over-blast/

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UPDATE:

Many in North suffer as smog worsens
STANLEY BENNETT,
PATCHARIDA PONGSAPAPAS
THE NATION

2,200 CHIANG MAI LOCALS COME DOWN WITH HEALTH ISSUES

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808433-many-in-north-coming-down-with-respiratory-problems/#entry9183313

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CDC meeting to discuss issues raised by Prayut and NCPO
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- CONSTITUTION Drafting Committee chairman Borwornsak Uwanno will call a CDC meeting to discuss 17 issues related to the charter draft that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the National Council for Peace and Order have raised questions over.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808471-cdc-meeting-to-discuss-issues-raised-by-prayut-and-ncpo/

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It's cool on old Koh Lanta
Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
THE NATION
Koh Lanta, Krabi

The island off the coast of Krabi celebrates the heritage of its old town

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808472-its-cool-on-old-koh-lanta/

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UPDATE:

Govt launches 'no refusal' taxi campaign
THE NATION March 14, 2015 1:00 am

BANGKOK: -- A GOVERNMENT campaign encouraging taxi drivers to not reject passengers kicked off yesterday with 100 cabbies participating.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808447-no-rejection-sign-to-be-put-on-taxis/?p=9183330#entry9183330

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More Thais denied entry to Japan despite visa waiver
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE NUMBER of Thai nationals refused entry to Japan hit record levels last year, mainly because of the visa waiver that came into force in 2013, a Japanese daily reported recently.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808474-more-thais-denied-entry-to-japan-despite-visa-waiver/

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DSI appoints advisers for Klongchan case
PIYANUT TUMNUKASETCHAI,
JITIMA JANPROM
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has appointed five advisers for investigating the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808475-dsi-appoints-advisers-for-klongchan-case/

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Parents upset over ban on children riding motorbikes
Kawin Praneetlekha
The Nation

File Photo

BANGKOK: -- A proposed ban on young children riding on motorcycles has upset many parents who use a bike to send their children to school.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808476-parents-upset-over-ban-on-children-riding-motorbikes/

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Lawyer plans march to campaign against military court hearings
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE AUTHORITIES will closely monitor activities by people "who still do not understand" the junta and will take legal action if they violate the law, a military spokesman said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808477-lawyer-plans-march-to-campaign-against-military-court-hearings/

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EDITORIAL
Beleaguered journalism can ADAPT, but not ethics
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- As concerns are reviewed on reporters day, fundamental truths remain

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808478-beleaguered-journalism-can-adapt-but-not-ethics/

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Samut Prakan:- A 52-year-old man shot himself in the foot by posting a video clip on YouTube with an intention to attack a police officer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808454-52-year-old-man-embarrasses-himself-with-youtube-clip/

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Pattaya Floating Market owner reports damaging Facebook posts to Police

PATTAYA: -- On Thursday, the owner of the Pattaya Floating Market reported a number of damaging posts on Facebook in Chinese Language, relating to the Market and how it now does not allow Chinese Tourists inside, which is completely untrue.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808482-pattaya-floating-market-owner-reports-damaging-facebook-posts-to-police/

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District Officials and Army raid two locations in North Pattaya in search of drugs

PATTAYA: -- On Thursday Night, District Officials and Thai Army personnel conducted a raid of a house in North Pattaya which was reportedly used by a gang of youths who would take illegal drugs at the location.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808483-district-officials-and-army-raid-two-locations-in-north-pattaya-in-search-of-drugs/

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UPDATE:

Korean knocked-out in fight with Motorbike Taxi Driver in Central Pattaya

PATTAYA:-- A video has been shared and viewed many times on various social media channels recently which appears to show a Motorbike Taxi Driver punch a Korean tourist and render him unconscious.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808275-south-korean-tourist-knocked-out-by-taxi-motorcyclist/page-3?p=9183398#entry9183398

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Alleged Cosby victim testifies before Nevada Legislature
By MICHELLE RINDELS and RILEY SNYDER

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A woman who says Bill Cosby victimized her decades ago asked Nevada lawmakers on Friday to support a bill removing the state's statute of limitations on sexual assault — a provision that prevented her from pursuing a criminal case against the comedian.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808486-alleged-cosby-victim-testifies-before-nevada-legislature/

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Giuliani blames Obama for Ferguson shootings, other unrest

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani says President Barack Obama is to blame for the police shootings in Ferguson, Missouri, and other disturbing events because he sets the tone for the nation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808487-giuliani-blames-obama-for-ferguson-shootings-other-unrest/

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In about-face, Sweden offers to question Assange in London
JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
KARL RITTER, Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Julian Assange and his supporters warily welcomed a surprise U-turn Friday by Swedish prosecutors, who now say they are willing to come to London to quiz the WikiLeaks founder over alleged sex crimes.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808488-in-about-face-sweden-offers-to-question-assange-in-london/

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Egypt announces plans to build new capital

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Egypt's government announced Friday plans to build a new capital adjacent to Cairo, in a massive new project that in its first phase would cost $45 billion and take up to seven years to complete.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808489-egypt-announces-plans-to-build-new-capital/

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SamutPrakan: – Somrong Nuea police are investigating an incident which a woman sent a box filled with a dead baby to her ex-boyfriend.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808493-dead-baby-sent-as-parting-gift-for-ex-boyfriend/

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UPDATE:

Bangkok:- The problem of Thai taxi drivers saying “No” to passengers has gone so serious that relevant agencies launch another campaign to fight the illegal but widespread practice.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808447-no-rejection-sign-to-be-put-on-taxis/?p=9183592#entry9183592

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Bangkok: – Thailand’s public debt has risen to 5.6 trillion baht since January and this is well spent on investment outlays, said government deputy spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808494-govt-says-rising-public-debt-justified/

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Pattaya, Chon Buri:- A 25-year-old Dutchman went berserk in Pattaya late Friday night, allegedly damaging properties of a restaurant and a hotel and hurting a policeman and several Thais.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808502-dutchman-goes-berserk-hitting-police-thais/

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Millions of red claw crabs spotted off Krabi beach 'should be protected'

Eakkapop Thongtub

KRABI: -- Officials have described the sighting of millions of red crabs off a beach near Baan Hinrao in Krabi’s Ao Luek district on Thursday (Mar 12), as a 'miracle of nature'.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808515-millions-of-red-claw-crabs-spotted-off-krabi-beach-should-be-protected/

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Bangkok:- Following an outcry by social networkers, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has officially allowed pedestrians to use the Wutthakat skytrain station as a bridge to cross over Klong Dan.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808518-bma-allows-pedestrians-to-use-wutthakat-station/

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Probe team set up to look into bribery claim by Benz Tasai

BANGKOK: -- The Region 7 Provincial Police Command has set up an investigation panel to probe into allegations by the notorious drug trafficker Benz Tasai that a senior police officer of a police station took his bribes.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/808543-probe-team-set-up-to-look-into-bribery-claim-by-benz-tasai/