Thailand Live Monday 13 Apr 2015

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BMA governor gives alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra led government officials, private firms' representatives and the people to give alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang Monday to make merit on the Songkran Day.

The BMA has also brought Phra Buddha Sihing image to a pavilion at Sanam Luang for Buddhists to pour water onto it to seek Songkran blessing.


-- The Nation 2015-04-13

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Thai elderly people unhappy with moral decline, economic hardship



BANGKOK: -- As the country celebrates the Thai New Year today which is also the National Elderly Day, most Thai elderly people say they are not happy with the Thai society because of moral decline and economic woe, according to the latest survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816872-poll-elderly-find-thai-society-less-liveable/?p=9299450#entry9299450

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More warnings of tropical storms

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department issued the latest warning Monday of more tropical storms in the country until April 14.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817028-more-warnings-of-tropical-storms-in-thailand/

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Free BTS, subway rides for elderly

Bangkok:- Elderly people who are at least 60 years old can ride the subway trains and BTS skytrains free of charge on Songkran Day until Wednesday.

Songkran Day, which is Thailand’s traditional New Year Day, and the National Elderly Day fall on April 13 and the government has extended the public holidays to April 15 to encourage working people to return homes and be with their parents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817034-free-bts-subway-rides-for-elderly/

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Buddhists give alms to monks nationwide on Thai NY day

Bangkok: Thai Buddhists Monday celebrated their traditional New Year Day or Songkran Day by giving alms to monks in the morning before joining the water splashing fun during the day.

For example, in Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra led government officials, private firms’ representatives and the people to give alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817051-buddhists-give-alms-to-monks-nationwide-on-thai-ny-day/

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MOU succeeds in temporarily lifting Japanese ban on new Thai flights

BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has revealed that the recent memorandum of understanding signed between the Thai and Japanese Civil Aviation Bureaus has temporarily lifted Japanese restrictions on new Thai-registered flights.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817055-mou-succeeds-in-temporarily-lifting-japanese-ban-on-new-thai-flights/

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After 4 days, Songkran road toll rises to 191

BANGKOK: -- So far, 191 people have been killed from Thursday to Sunday, which are the first four days of seven-day monitoring period for the long Songkran holidays, the Road Safety Center announced Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/

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Chiang Mai holds Songkran parade

Chiang Mai:- A parade of Phra Buddha Sihing and Thao Kabinlabrahma took place in Chiang Mai town Monday as a part of the Songkran celebrations.

The Chiang Mai Municipality has organized this parade to let people pour water on and ask for blessings from the sacred statues on this auspicious occasion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817060-chiang-mai-holds-songkran-parade/

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PM orders Civil Aviation Department to hold urgent meeting with airlines

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Civil Aviation Department to hold an urgent meeting with airlines after two Thai airlines failed to win approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau in time for their chartered flights, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817071-pm-orders-civil-aviation-department-to-hold-urgent-meeting-with-airlines/

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Dusit Poll public opinion poll reveals general approval of govt efforts

BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - A poll has indicated general approval of the government’s swift efforts to tackle the nation’s problems, while urging the it to adhere to principles of justice and transparency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817072-dusit-poll-public-opinion-poll-reveals-general-approval-of-govt-efforts/

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CDC Chairman: None of 'Five Rivers' plans to hold on to power



BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee has assured that no council or committee set up after the latest coup is intended to hold on to power after the reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817073-cdc-chairman-none-of-five-rivers-plans-to-hold-on-to-power/

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Abhisit worried about prolonged sluggish economy

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva expressed concern that the sluggish economy would be prolonged because the people are losing their purchasing power.

The former prime minister said the Prayut government is not using the right measures to deal with the economic woes and has damaged the people's confidence by hinting about tax increases.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Abhisit-worried-about-prolonged-sluggish-economy-30257974.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-13

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Five injured on fourth day of the Songkran safety campaign, no deaths so far
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Five injured on fourth day of the Songkran safety campaign, no deaths so far

PHUKET: -- No deaths have been reported during this year's Songkran festivities so far this year, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817075-five-injured-on-fourth-day-of-the-phuket-songkran-safety-campaign-no-deaths-so-far/

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Electricity consumption in Thailand unaffected by temporary suspension of gas from Myanmar

BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT)- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has said electricity supply in Thailand has not been affected by the temporary suspension of natural gas delivery from Myanmar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817077-electricity-consumption-in-thailand-unaffected-by-temporary-suspension-of-gas-from-myanmar/

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CDC to unveil draft charter to public on Apr 27

BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) revealed that his committee is still fine-tuning the provisions in the draft charter, before submitting it to the National Reform Council (NRC) for debate on April 17.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817079-cdc-to-unveil-draft-charter-to-public-on-apr-27/

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Harbour department asks ferry operators to step up security

BANGKOK: -- Surat Thani Harbour Office chief Prawet Supachai said Monday that he has instructed the two ferry operators to tighten security checking of vehicles that board their ferries to Koh Samui following a car bomb attack.

Police and troops have been deployed to help the Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry check the vehicles.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Harbour-department-asks-ferry-operators-to-step-up-30257975.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-13

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Japan woman 'knifes husband over toilet stink': Reports
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TOKYO - A Japanese woman allegedly attacked her husband with a kitchen knife because of the terrible smell he had left in the toilet, police and reports said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817080-japan-woman-knifes-husband-over-toilet-stink-reports/

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JCAB gives green light to Asian Air to fly chartered flight

BANGKOK: -- The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has given approval for Asian Air to fly its flight with 230 Thai tourists to visit Sapporo Sunday afternoon, Thai Civil Aviation Department Director General Somchai Piputtawat said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816639-233-thais-stranded-at-don-mueang-airport/page-2#entry9300210

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China, US to boost cooperation on repatriating fugitives
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN

BEIJING (AP) — China and the U.S. are boosting cooperation in sending home crime suspects amid a Chinese drive to ferret out corrupt officials and fugitives who have fled abroad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817084-china-us-to-boost-cooperation-on-repatriating-fugitives/

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2,000 police officers deployed to keep security on Khaosarn, Silom roads

BANGKOK: -- Over 2,000 police officers were deployed to keep security at the two main venues for Songkran celebrations in Bangkok, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri said Monday.

He said over 1,500 officers were stationed at the Khaosarn Road and over 500 others at the Silom Road.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/2000-police-officers-deployed-to-keep-security-on--30257979.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-13

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Songkran death toll in fourth day rises to 191

BANGKOK: -- Death toll from road accidents during the past four days since April 9 rose to 191 dead and 1,808 injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/#entry9300468

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520 accidents occurs in fourth day of Songkran

NONTHABURI, 13 April 2015 (NNT) – 520 accidents have occurred during the 4th day of the Songkran road safety campaign period on 9-15 April 2015, while the total number of accidents during the first four days has increased to 1,735 cases with 191 fatalities, says the MOPH Minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/#entry9300505

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BERLIN (AP) - German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at age 87 according to publisher.

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German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at age 87

BERLIN (AP) — Guenter Grass, the Nobel-winning German writer who gave voice to the generation that came of age during the horrors of the Nazi era but later ran into controversy over his own World War II past and stance toward Israel, has died. He was 87.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817095-german-nobel-laureate-guenter-grass-dies-at-age-87/

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MOPH to upgrade Institute of Geriatric Medicine as a specialized institute

NONTHABURI, 13 April 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is set to upgrade the Institute of Geriatric Medicine into a national institute that specializes in care for elders to accommodate the nation's transition towards an aging society, says a DMS official.

The Director-General of the Department of Medical Services (DMS) Suphan Srithamma said today on the occasion of National Day for Older Persons, that the MOPH has a policy to accommodate Thailand's growing aging society in 2015. The number of senior citizens in Thailand is expected to rise above 20 percent of the entire national population.

He said that a healthcare system for elders is required to reduce illness, increase the quality of life, and increase the happiness of family members and the elders themselves.

On this matter, the DMS has planned to improve the existing Institute of Geriatric Medicine, to become a national institute that provides specialized care for elders with the system that categorizes elderly patients in three groups. The three groups include those with normal health conditions, those who are beginning to become weak, and those who are bedridden and cannot help themselves.

The first group of patients will receive information and will participate in activities that will promote a healthy lifestyle The second group, reaching certain physical limitations, will be looked after by utilizing the management system that provides thorough care in health complications to help slow down physical deterioration. The third category of patients will be treated with the Family Doctor team at their home in a complete elderly health care system.

According to the statistics from the National Statistical Office, Thailand's population experiences an increase of elders by approximately 500,000 persons each year, while the amount of elders in 2014 is recorded at 10 million people, with an overwhelming 95 percent also suffering from medical complications. Thailand is expected to be categories as an aging society in 2015, as the number of senior citizens has increased to over 20 percent of the entire national population.


-- NNT 2015-04-13

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Songkran revellers cautioned about use of waterproof bags

Bangkok:- Jor Sor 100 Traffic radio station has issued a warning for Songkran revelers who like to use a transparent plastic bag to protect their mobile gadget and wallet.

The warning on Jor Sor 100’s website has been widely shared by Thai Facebook users.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817097-songkran-revellers-cautioned-about-use-of-waterproof-bags/

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Redshirt Arrested, Accused of Link to Samui Bombing

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK - Military officers have detained a Redshirt activist on suspicion of plotting the car bomb and arson attack in the southern province of Surat Thani last Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816976-m-redshirt-arrested-in-connection-to-friday-attacks-on-samui-island/page-4?p=9301382#entry9301382

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Kanchanaburi:- A Myanmar man and a five-year-old Thai boy drowned in the the Srinagarind Dam’s reservoir while celebrating Songkran Monday, police said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817125-two-tourists-drown-in-kanchanaburi/

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