Thailand Live Thursday 16 Apr 2015

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Classic films to be screened in Narathiwat’s 100th anniversary

NARATHIWAT, 16 April 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Culture is inviting movie lovers and the general public to enjoy free movies which will be one of the highlights of 100th anniversary of Narathiwat province.

The mobile movie project is organized by Film Archive, under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. Its objectives are to offer schools and communities in remote areas across the country an opportunity to watch widely-acclaimed and classic films and promote appreciation of this type of visual art.

The movies will be screened three times daily between April 27 and May 5 in the districts of Muang, Tak Bai, Sungai Kolokm, Waeng and Ra-ngae. Among the chosen movies are Dolphin Tale and My Neighbor Totoro. Those interested can call the Culture Office of Narathiwat for more information. The contact number is 0-7351-2833.

The southernmost province, once known as Bangnara, was renamed Narathiwat on June 10 in 1915 by King Rama VI. The free movie project is part of the celebrations of the province’s 100th anniversary.


-- NNT 2015-04-16

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Briton fined Bt100 for walking naked

Bangkok:- Police have located and fined a 25-year-old Briton for exposing himself on Khaosarn Road on Songkran Day, Daily News reported.

After the YouTube clip showing the young farang man walking with no cloth on went viral, police from the Chana Songkram police station went to inspect the scene late Monday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817781-updated-briton-fined-bt100-for-walking-naked/

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B10,000 reward offered for alleged Phuket embezzler
Nattapat Tuarob


A B10,000 reward is being offered for any information on Peerapat ‘Deer’ Singhon which leads to his arrest. Photo: Peerapat Singhon Twitter

PHUKET: -- The owner of Phuket Diamond Tours, Arinrada Sirilak, who last month filed an emezzlement report with police accusing a Phuket man of syphoning over B1 million in tour fees from her company is now offering a B10,000 reward for anyone who can give information which can lead to his arrest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817638-arrest-warrant-issued-for-peerapat-singhon-for-tour-fraud/#entry9309436

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Ministry of Labour calls for more collaboration against human trafficking

BANGKOK, 16 April 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour has urged all ministries and sectors to boost cooperation to tackle human trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817796-ministry-of-labour-calls-for-more-collaboration-against-human-trafficking/

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Record power peak expected during Apr 23-25
The Nation


Zawtika platform/Courtesy of PTTEP

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is expected to clinch a new record on electricity consumption during April 23-25, according to the Energy Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817799-record-power-peak-expected-in-thailand-during-apr-23-25/

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New campaign reminds users over prepaid SIM card registration



A spokesperson for Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has announced it will launch a new multi-million Baht promotional campaign to raise public awareness of the requirement to register prepaid SIM cards prior to the July 31st deadline.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-campaign-reminds-users-over-prepaid-sim-card-registration/9113/

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BEIJING (AP) - IAAF selects Eugene, Oregon, to host 2021 world athletics championships.

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UTCC slashes GDP forecast to 3.2%

BANGKOK, 16 April 2015 (NNT) – The Center of Economics and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has slashed its GDP forecast for 2015 by another 0.8 percent in light of several negative factors.

According to the Center, the country’s GDP is likely to grow 2.2 percent during the first quarter of this year and reach 2.8 and 3.5 percent in the second and third quarters respectively. The country’s GDP is predicted to peak at 4.2 percent in the fourth quarter.

The average GDP for this year is estimated at 3.2 percent and might dip below three percent, compared to the earlier forecast of four percent. The export growth would nosedive to 0.4 percent instead of the previous prediction of 4.1 percent. This year’s inflation rate is likely to drop to 0.5 percent from the earlier estimate of 2.3 percent.

The UTCC ascribed its downward projection to several negative factors, including volatility of the global economy, falling agro-product prices, high household debts, an increase in production costs, higher cost of living, termination of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and a stronger baht.

Positive factors that may help prop up the country’s economy are namely political stability, economic recovery of some countries especially the US, government investments in infrastructure, the establishment of special economic zones, a pickup in tourism and the Monetary Policy Committee’s reduction of interest rate to 1.75 percent.


-- NNT 2015-04-16

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CDC releases infographic on key constitutional provisions

BANGKOK, 16 April 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has published an infographic highlighting key reform measures of the draft charter, with provisions grouped in terms of citizen empowerment, clean politics, social justice and national reconciliation.

The publication was released a day before the committee submits the first draft of the constitution to the National Reform Council, which will deliberate the charter between April 20 and 26.

Measures designed to empower citizens include provisions such as the bill of rights, citizens groups and channels for continued political participation after elections.

Regarding efforts to clean up politics, provisions have been proposed to prevent vote buying, establish monitor organizations, and create a system of checks and balances within the three main branches of government.

Provisions promoting justice and equality include equal access to national resources, education, information and legal protection. Other provisions have been introduced to enhance local administration.

Measures designed to foster national reconciliation include the establishment of a reconciliation council, regulations on public gatherings, as well as accountability for past loss of life and property.


-- NNT 2015-04-16

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Thai Army Mistook Muslim Summer Courses for Terrorist Meeting
By Khaosod English


Local office of Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT) in Pattani province, 15 April 2015

PATTANI - A commander of the Thai army admitted yesterday that a military intelligence unit had mistakenly identified a summer lesson at a Muslim school in the restive province of Pattani as a terrorist conference.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817810-thai-army-mistook-muslim-summer-courses-for-terrorist-meeting/

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MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says Russian economy has withstood blow of Western sanctions, remains strong.

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SET index closed 1,570.00 up 22.17; Bt/USD32.26; GBP47.64; AUD24.59; EUR34.22; CAD26.04; HKD4.14; SGD23.62; JPY26.89

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NRC has 10 days to debate draft charter

BANGKOK, 16 April 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has revealed that once the draft charter is officially made public, it must be deliberated by the National Reform Council (NRC) within ten days.

CDC Second Vice Chairman Manich Suksomchitra claimed the 2014 interim constitution stipulates that a ten-day deliberation period must follow any official release of the draft charter.

Therefore, the CDC chose not to publish the contents of the draft charter to the public until it was ready for submission to the NRC.

After the deliberation period, all other parties such as the Cabinet, the National Council for Peace and Order and the general public will have 60 days to propose amendments. The 60 day period will conclude on July 23.


-- NNT 2015-04-16

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MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says he has allowed delivery of missiles to Iran because of progress in nuclear talks.

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Clean sheet for Phuket in 7 Days of Danger deaths
Nattha Thepbamrung


Phuket was one of only five provinces that had no deaths throughout the seven days of danger.

PHUKET: -- A total of 58 people were hurt badly enough in road accidents to require hospitalisation during the Seven Days of Danger over the Songkran Festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817820-clean-sheet-for-phuket-in-7-days-of-danger-deaths/

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MOSCOW (AP) - Putin urges Ukraine to respect peace agreements, end economic blockade of the east.

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Bt40 bn to spice up village fund scheme
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry is injecting Bt40 billion into the village fund scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817853-bt40-bn-to-spice-up-village-fund-scheme/

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