Thailand Live Saturday 11 Apr 2015

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Thai police drop probe into WHO official over maid slavery allegations

BANGKOK (AFP) - Thai police on Friday dropped a probe into allegations of human trafficking, abuse and modern-day slavery levelled by an Ethiopian maid at her employers -- a top World Health Organization official and his wife.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ry-allegations/

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PM received list of allegedly corrupt officials

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said Friday that he had already received a list of allegedly corrupt officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission of the Government Sector.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....rupt-officials/

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AMLO impounds assets of former defunct BMB executive

BANGKOK: -- The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) today impounded the asset of the mother of former Democrat Bangkok MP worth more than 300 million baht in a case related to the collapse of the Bangkok Metropolitan Bank (BMA) in 1997.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....-bmb-executive/

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Thitirat appointed CIB chief

BANGKOK: -- A royal command has been issued appointing Pol Maj Gen Thitirat Nonghanpithak, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, as commissioner of the bureau, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....nted-cib-chief/

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Koh Samui: -- A powerful car bomb exploded at the underground parking lot of Central Festival department store in Samui Island, wounding six people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816511-car-bomb-in-samui/

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UPDATE:

Road toll hits 25 on first day of Songkran
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- ACCIDENTS claimed 25 lives and left 348 people injured on Thursday - the first of Songkran's so-called seven dangerous days on roads around the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816368-seven-dangerous-days-25-dead-in-day-one-of-songkran-road-chaos/page-2?p=9292650#entry9292650

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Police crack down over Bt10-bn 'pyramid scam'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Three arrests made and warrants also issued for some foreigners; Bt250m assets seized

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816526-police-crack-down-over-bt10-bn-pyramid-scam/

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Russia offers brotherly respect, not fatherly lectures: Medvedev

BANGKOK: -- The Russian PM discusses arms sales and nuclear energy development for Thailand in the second half of his interview with Nation Multimedia Group chairman Suthichai Yoon

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816527-russia-offers-brotherly-respect-not-fatherly-lectures-medvedev/

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'Long-lost' fishermen in teary reunions with their families
Pratch Rujivanarom
The Nation

Kanya Sarai cries in happiness as she is reunited with her son after nine years.

BANGKOK: -- "LONG-LOST" fishing workers and family members embraced in tearful reunions in Bangkok - some had not seen each other for up to 10 years - after another planeload of 68 fishermen flew back to their homeland directly from Indonesia on Thursday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816528-long-lost-fishermen-in-teary-reunions-with-their-families/

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UPDATE:

Democrat threatens to sue Seehanat
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Says amlo chief being unfair targetting his mother over embezzlement charges

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816505-amlo-impounds-assets-of-former-defunct-bmb-executive/#entry9292679

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More options necessary for the elderly
Chularat Saengpassa
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Though there are pricey oldage homes and places like Sawangkanives, many old people still find themselves stranded

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816529-more-options-necessary-for-the-elderly/

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Kerry offers Thais Songkran wishes
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- US SECRETARY of State John Kerry has extended his best wishes to Thais for the Songkran Festival, saying he hopes it would provide an occasion for people to spend enjoyable time with family and friends.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816530-kerry-offers-thais-songkran-wishes/

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Listening to public crucial to charter's acceptance: Ombudsman
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- CHIEF OMBUDSMAN Siracha Vongsarayankura yesterday called on Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) members to listen to public opinions in relation to the charter, otherwise they could face resistance.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816531-listening-to-public-crucial-to-charters-acceptance-ombudsman/

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Prem hopes govt will reunite nation
THE NATION

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pours water on the hands of Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda while leading a group of Cabinet members and military commanders to seek his blessing for Songkran, the traditional New Year, at the Army Club yesterday

BANGKOK: -- PRIVY COUNCIL President Prem Tinsulanonda yesterday expressed his wish that the government of General Prayut Chan-o-cha would help unite the country to ensure peace, stability and wealth.

"My wish is for the prime minister to restore peace and order in the country," Prem said.

He was speaking to a large group of Cabinet members and military leaders, led by Prayut, who gathered to wish him a happy Songkran and seek blessings from him on the occasion of the traditional Thai New Year.

Prem wished them good health and happiness.

He said he expected them to retain a strong determination in maintaining progress and peace for the country. He also said the virtue of Their Majesties the King and the Queen should help protect them from any perils.

He said the prime minister and his Cabinet were doing "very difficult and tiring work" of running the country.

"Everyone wants to rely on the prime minister for the country to move forward and remain peaceful. And we want to see the people's wishes granted," he said.

Prem, a former Army chief and ex-prime minister, also said he wished people with ill intentions towards Thailand would not to succeed in causing trouble.

Prayut and others met with Prem at about 4pm.

Among them were Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapagorn, Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda, and Transport Minister Prajin Juntong.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Prem-hopes-govt-will-reunite-nation-30257881.html

-- The Nation 2015-04-11

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
A wife's long-standing fight for the truth
The Nation

Nicha Hiranburana

BANGKOK: -- It's been five long years since Nicha Hiranburana Thuwatham lost her husband, General Romklao Thuwatham, in a violent clash near Kok Wua intersection during the 2010 crackdown. Nicha tells The Nation about how she has been coping with the tough, long-drawn fight for justice.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816533-a-wifes-long-standing-fight-for-the-truth/

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Red shirts pressured into cancelling 2010 ceremony

BANGKOK: -- THE RED SHIRTS have cancelled a religious ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of the bloody 2010 crackdown, after a team of soldiers allegedly surrounded a temple where the rites were due to take place.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816534-red-shirts-pressured-into-cancelling-2010-ceremony/

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Wage debate ignores obscene incomes

BANGKOK: -- Why executives' pay is never an issue is a mystery

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816536-wage-debate-ignores-obscene-incomes/

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British Bar Owner fights off gang of youths in East Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Friday a 33 year old British Bar Owner fought off a gang of 6 youths who were intent on stealing his valuable motorbike.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816274-briton-fights-off-teenage-robbers-in-pattaya/page-2?p=9292729#entry9292729

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Necklace Snatch caught on CCTV in Central Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- On Friday Night a 45 year old Laundry worker became the latest victim of a necklace snatch in Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816538-necklace-snatch-caught-on-cctv-in-central-pattaya/

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UPDATE:

Seven injured in explosion on Thai tourist island
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP |

KOH SAMUI: -- Seven people, including an Italian girl, were injured when a car exploded in a shopping mall car park on the popular Thai tourist island of Samui, police and officials said Saturday.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2015-04-11

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Facebook Gun Purchase Scam reported to Pattaya Police

PATTAYA: -- Early on Friday Morning a report was made at Pattaya Police Station by a 34 year old man who attempted to buy a gun on Facebook but after sending money to the seller, did not receive the gun in return.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816539-facebook-gun-purchase-scam-reported-to-pattaya-police/

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Ready to run, Clinton to announce 2016 bid on Sunday
KEN THOMAS, Associated Press
JULIE PACE, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation and launch her highly anticipated 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, attempting a second bid at becoming America's first woman president.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816540-ready-to-run-clinton-to-announce-2016-bid-on-sunday/

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Stage being set for historic Obama-Castro meeting Saturday
JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press
JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press

PANAMA CITY (AP) — President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro moved toward a groundbreaking meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas Friday in what would be a remarkable display of reconciliation between two nations with the leadership of the Western Hemisphere gathered around them.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816541-stage-being-set-for-historic-obama-castro-meeting-saturday/

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Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli forces
EYAD MOGHRABI, Associated Press

BEIT UMMAR, West Bank (AP) — A Palestinian was killed and about a dozen wounded in clashes with Israeli soldiers that erupted after a funeral in the West Bank, Palestinian officials said Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816542-palestinian-killed-in-clashes-with-israeli-forces/

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UPDATE:

Bangkok: – Police yesterday conducted a raid at the office of UFun Store located on Ramintra 61 Road and shut down the company’s pyramid scheme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816526-police-crack-down-over-bt10-bn-pyramid-scam/#entry9292878

[thai tech]

Facebook tracked people who didn’t use Facebook because of “a bug”


Facebook has published a blog post today in response to a report criticising the company’s privacy policies, but the responses are not likely to win any fans.

The report, from the independent Belgian Privacy Commission, says the company made it impossible for some users to opt out of tracking, or tracked users that had never used the social media site.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-bug-tracked-people/8710/

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RT @191Thailand: TNEWS quoting police saying no connection between car bomb at Central Festival Samui & fire at Co-Op - TR @chuchart_ #Thailand

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RT @191Thailand: 8:25am Surat Thani Governor has arrived at Central Festival Samui, scene of explosion - RT @Bussarin_PPTV: http://twitter.com/Bussarin_PPTV/status/586702205215866881/photo/1 #Thailand

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RT @RichardBarrow: If you’re flying this weekend, best aim to arrive 3 hours before flight. Very long queues - TR @MemomayK: http://twitter.com/MemomayK/status/586698547111657473/photo/1 #Bangkok

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RT @191Thailand: Photos from this morning of the aftermath of the fire at the Co-op building in Surat Thani http://twitter.com/Nalinee_PLE/status/586710359995588608/photo/1