Thailand Live Monday 27 Apr 2015

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Police say at least 3,617 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal after massive quake.

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TUF to expand shrimp exports as industry recovers from disease outbreak

BANGKOK, 27 April 2015 (NNT) - Thailand’s shrimp industry has begun to recover from last year's outbreak of Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS). However, farmers have struggled to meet the supply demands of Thai Union Frozen Products PCL (TUF), which has been looking to expand exports to India.

TUF Managing Director Rittirong Boonmechote revealed that the company expected shrimp exports to grow to 30 billion baht this year. Of that value, frozen perishables would constitute 28 billion baht.

TUF has been optimistic about the industry, despite a recent EMS outbreak that killed 650,000 tons of shrimp. The bacterial epidemic slashed last year’s production to 210,000 tons.

The Department of Fisheries worked quickly to resolve the issue. The industry has shown promising signs of recovery in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The department forecast this year’s shrimp production to grow by 20-25 percent to 250,000-270,000 tons.


-- NNT 2015-04-27

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NRC to compile reform proposals to be included in new charter

BANGKOK, 27 April 2015 (NNT) - The Spokesperson of the National Reform Council (NRC) has expressed satisfaction with the first seven days of debate on the draft constitution and said the new charter will lead to sustainable development and beneficial reforms.

NRC Spokesperson Wanchai Sonsiri revealed that the next step for the reform body will be to compile all proposals during the debate period and submit them to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) within 30 days.

Mr Wanchai said that judging from the commitment level on both sides, he believed the CDC will revise the draft charter based on the NRC’s suggestions.

NRC will now compile the proposals into 36 areas of reform and 7 main agendas for national development. The proposals will be swiftly compiled, in order to be included in the new constitution’s reform mandates.


-- NNT 2015-04-27

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NEPAL QUAKE
Urgent appeal



You are invited to donate money to the victims of the Nepal earthquake disaster.

You are invited to donate cash assistance to victims of the Nepalese earthquake. The Nation will coordinate assistance with Kathmandu Post, the leading Nepalese media organization and a member of Asia News Network, an alliance of 21 media in 19 Asian countries.

Bank account : A/C name "Together with Nepal"

Current a/c no 130-3-18635-5

Bangkok Bank’s Bangna branch

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Urgent-appeal-30258840.html

-- The Nation 2015-04-27

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BMA sets up fund to help quake victims in Nepal
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has opened a bank account to receive public donations to help quake victims in Nepal, Deputy BMA spokesman Benyasai Kiyapaj said Monday.

The public can contribute to the fund by crediting a Krung Thai bank account number: 0880089539. She said Poksak Nil-ubon, an adviser to the BMA governor, has been assigned to coordinate with the Thai consular office in Nepal to provide help from the fund to the victims.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/BMA-sets-up-fund-to-help-quake-victims-in-Nepal-30258848.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-27

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Retired Phuket police officer commits suicide
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A retired police officer commited suicide by shooting himself in the head earlier today (April 27). According to a family member he has had a long running battle with health issues.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820638-retired-phuket-police-officer-commits-suicide/

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Army-owned land sought for mineral ores exploration



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Primary Industries and Mines is to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Defence Ministry next month to open up military-owned land for mineral ores exploration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820641-army-owned-land-sought-for-mineral-ores-exploration/

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Civic groups want PM to use Section 44 to solve overpriced lottery problem



BANGKOK: -- Civic groups have urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to invoke Section 44 to tackle lottery overpricing problem but voiced their disagreement with the new lottery bill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820643-civic-groups-want-pm-to-use-section-44-to-solve-overpriced-thai-lottery-problem/

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DSI to summon management of Mezo diet food supplements for questioning



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation is to summon the management of factory which produces Mezo diet food supplements for questioning after laboratorial tests have confirmed that the food supplements contain toxic substances.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820647-dsi-to-summon-management-of-mezo-diet-food-supplements-for-questioning/

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Thai govt grants aid of US$200,000 to Nepal
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Thai government has granted an aid of US$200,000 to the Nepalese government for helping its quake victims, Suwat Jiraphan, deputy permanent secretary for the Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Suwat said the Napalese government also requested blankets, tents, drug, first aid kits, foods and drinking water.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thai-govt-grants-aid-of-US$200000-to-Nepal-30258853.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-27

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The Latest on Nepal Quake: Reconstruction cost $5 billion
The Associated Press

2.30 p.m. (0845 GMT)

A respected consultancy services says the long-term cost of reconstruction in Nepal after Saturday's earthquake could be more than $5 billion, or about 20 percent of Nepal's GDP.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820649-the-latest-on-nepal-quake-reconstruction-cost-5-billion/

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SET index closed 1,548.83 down 6.63; Bt/USD32.51; GBP49.14; AUD25.05; EUR35.16; CAD26.52; HKD4.17; SGD24.19; JPY27.16

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Returned and impounded tusks among 3 tons of seized African tusks at Laem Chabang port

BANGKOK: -- African ivory worth over 200 million baht were seized at Laem Chabang port in Chonburi at the weekend, the Customs Department said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820624-thai-customs-make-new-three-tonne-ivory-seizure/?p=9347369#entry9347369

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Phuket bank gives customer counterfeit B1,000 note
Eakkapop Thongtub


Mr Veerachai had gone to the gold shop after taking out B200,000 from the bank.

PHUKET: -- A counterfeit B1,000 note was given out by a Phuket branch of Kasikorn Bank today (April 27). The customer who received it only found out it was counterfeit after he tried to purchase gold and the gold shop owner refused.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820651-phuket-bank-gives-customer-counterfeit-b1000-note/

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Trang plans to use old train carriages to make artificial coral reefs
The Nation

TRANG: -- The Trang Marine and Coastal Office plans to make a formation of 20 train carriages and a train engine to create artificial coral reefs under the Trang sea, the office director, Prachuap Mokkharat, said Monday.

Prachuap said workers of his office are cleaning the old engine and carriage to minimise environment impact before placing them at the sea bed.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Trang-plans-to-use-old-train-carriages-to-make-art-30258854.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-27

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24-Year-Old Steals Phone Cables to 'Support Girlfriends'
By Khaosod English


Chakri Tadee with the stolen cables at a police press conference, 27 April 2015.

CHAIYAPHUM – A 24-year-old man is under arrest for allegedly stealing copper from telephone cables in Chaiyaphum province and selling it for at least 60,000 baht - which he said was necessary to support his numerous girlfriends.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820654-24-year-old-thai-man-steals-phone-cables-to-support-girlfriends/

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HM the King sent condolences to quake-hit Nepal
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- HM the King has sent a condolence to Nepal that was hit by massive earthquake on Saturday.

The monarch said "The Queen and I are deeply distressed by reports of the devastating earthquake which caused immense loss of human lives, casualties and destruction of cultural heritage and infrastructure in your country.

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/HM-the-King-sent-condolences-to-quake-hit-Nepal-30258856.html


-- The Nation 2015-04-27

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Traffic chaos as tropical storm hit Bangkok's inner zone



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok's commercial and financial districts turn chaotic scenes when tropical storm hit the capital late this afternoon, causing traffic chaos, power blackout in vast areas after fallen power poles, trees, huge billboards blocked many major roads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820656-traffic-chaos-as-tropical-storm-hit-bangkoks-inner-zone/

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DIW signs agreement to promote ozone damage-free refrigerant

BANGKOK, 27 April 2015 (NNT) – Many might not know that whenever we turn on the air conditioner we are contributing to damage of the ozone layer, allowing more Ultraviolet light to cause skin cancer, while also contributing to global warming.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820676-diw-signs-agreement-to-promote-ozone-damage-free-refrigerant/

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Top scientists start to examine fiddled global warming figures
By Christopher Booker

The Global Warming Policy Foundation has enlisted an international team of five distinguished scientists to carry out a full inquiry

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820700-top-scientists-start-to-examine-fiddled-global-warming-figures/

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BTS says its Silom route train service has now resumed as usual after it was halted since 3 pm after an uprooted big tree fell on its elevated route and blocked the rail line near Siam Square station when tropical storm lashed the capital this afternoon.

-- Thai PBS 2015-04-27

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Nong Khai:- Six Thai policemen and three Thai civilians have been arrested for allegedly collaborating to extort money from a Lao family after making false drug charge against the mother and the son of the family.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820680-six-thai-police-three-civilians-arrested-for-kidnapping-two-laos/

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Peace TV’s operating license revoked by the Broadcasting Board

BANGKOK: -- The Broadcasting Board decided on Monday to revoke the operating license of Peace TV allegedly for repeated violations of the announcement of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820710-peace-tvs-operating-license-revoked-by-the-broadcasting-board/

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