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Court refuses to pinpoint which side killed Japanese cameraman in 2010
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court Thursday announced the result of inquiry into the killing of Reuters cameraman Hiro Muramoto, saying he was killed by a high-velocity bullet with unknown type and size.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821519-court-refuses-to-pinpoint-which-side-killed-japanese-cameraman-in-2010/

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ICAO satisfied with Thailand's aviation safety improvement

BANGKOK, 30 April 2015 (NNT) –The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has expressed satisfaction with the solutions to Significant Safety Concerns (SSC) by the Department of Civil Aviation, says Transport Minister Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821522-icao-satisfied-with-thailands-aviation-safety-improvement/

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Briton on Indonesia death row fears execution soon
Agence France-Presse
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JAKARTA: -- A British grandmother on death row in Indonesia for smuggling drugs has condemned the "senseless, brutal" execution of two Australians, and reportedly fears she could be next in line for the firing squad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821525-briton-on-indonesia-death-row-fears-execution-soon/

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Criminal Court’s ruling fails to pinpoint who shot Japanese TV cameraman

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok South District Criminal Court today refused to identify exactly who shot dead the Japanese cameraman and two anti-government protesters during violent clash in April 2010, saying only they were shot with high velocity bullets of unknown types.


Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821519-court-refuses-to-pinpoint-which-side-killed-japanese-cameraman-in-2010/#entry9357299

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Lampang closes smog operation center

LAMPANG, 30 April 2015 (NNT) –Lampang province has closed the ad hoc wildfire prevention and control center, as the smog level in the region has returned to normal.


Lampang Provincial Governor Thanin Supasan, presided over the closing ceremony of the center during which an update on the wildfire and smog situation, as well as the operation center’s achievements, were announced.

According to the latest report, the number of hotspots in all 13 districts of the province was recorded at 799. Areas with the highest number of hotspots were Ngao district and Muang district. Detected hotspots this year were fewer than the 955 detected last year. Nevertheless, wildfires damaged an area of 1,812 rai.

The PM10 level reached a peak of 260 micrograms per cubic meter on March 2nd. This year, authorities arrested four wrongdoers found to have set fire to forest areas in the districts of Mae Moh, Thoen and Muang.

The PM10 level is now considered normal.

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Court Sheds No Light on Death Japanese Reporter in 2010
Khaosod English

BANGKOK — A Thai court said today it lacked sufficient evidence to determine who killed a Japanese reporter and two demonstrators during the military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821519-court-refuses-to-pinpoint-which-side-killed-japanese-cameraman-in-2010/#entry9357464

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Phuket bombs turns out to be GPS device
Darawan Naknakhon

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The GPS device which was at first thought to be a bomb.

PHUKET: -- Phuket̕s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit were forced to clear the car park of a hotel̕ in Phuket Town yesterday (April 29) after a suspicious device was left there. The device turned out to be GPS tracking device.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821535-phuket-bombs-turns-out-to-be-gps-device/

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Phuket to be first province with movie museum
Nattha Thepbamrung

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Phuket provincial Hall, a location in 'The Killing Fields'. Photo Alasdair Forbes

PHUKET: -- It has been announced that Phuket will be the first province in Thailand to have a movie museum, dedicated to featuring memorabilia from movies made on the island and in neighbouring provinces.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821537-phuket-to-be-first-province-with-movie-museum/

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Army Chief affirms freedom of the press within limits of the law

BANGKOK, 30 April 2015 (NNT)-The Army Commander has insisted that the government will not intervene in any media outlet, provided no laws were broken.


Regarding a visit by police officers and soldiers to the Peace TV station, Army Chief General Udomdej Sitabutr claimed it was to ensure the station's compliance with the law, after an interview with former Premier General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh went on the air.

General Udomdej said that any TV station found to be in violation of related broadcasting laws would be investigated further as necessary. He claimed that no media rights would be infringed upon, if the press abides by the law.

He also believed that there would be no misunderstandings with the former premier, with whom he has already spoken. The Army Chief has urged the media in Thailand to present news that promote peace and do not incite unrest.

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Rescuers pull survivor from rubble 5 days after Nepal quake
By Todd Pitman

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Crowds cheered Thursday as a teenage boy was pulled, dazed and dusty, from the wreckage of a seven-story Kathmandu building that collapsed around him five days ago when an enormous earthquake shook Nepal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821541-rescuers-pull-teenage-boy-from-rubble-5-days-after-nepal-quake/

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Thai court grants evidence review for pair accused of Brit murders
AFP

BANGKOK: -- The defence team for two Myanmar migrant workers accused of murdering a pair of British holidaymakers in Thailand last year will be allowed to independently analyse the evidence against their clients, a Thai court ruled Thursday.

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High-rise buildings in Bangkok resistant to earthquake

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BANGKOK: -- High-rise buildings built after 2007 in Bangkok can withstand shaking from earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, according to the Building Control Division of the Department of Public Works of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821544-high-rise-buildings-in-bangkok-resistant-to-earthquake/

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Measures for aviation safety in force for Surin Rocket Festival

SURIN, 30 April 2015 (NNT) - Participants in the Rocket Festival in Surin are required to report the timing and location of rocket launching events to the authorities, to reduce the potential danger to air transport, the governor has announced.


According to the Governor of Surin Niran Kalayanamitr, the rocket festival or ‘Bun Bang Fai’ is set to take place in Surin and other provinces in the northeastern region in May and June, while the rockets used in the festival have been developed each year to reach higher altitudes which might pose a danger to aviation.

The governor said that all villages participating in this festival are required to report the exact date, time, and location of the launch to the district office in advance, as a precautionary measure. The reported information will be coordinated with the aviation authorities to avoid navigating the aircraft into the area.

The Surin governor has also stressed that gambling activities are forbidden in all areas during the festival, and that violators will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

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RTAF aircraft retrieves 7 Thais from Nepal

BANGKOK, 30 April 2015 (NNT) - 7 Thai nationals have been retrieved from Nepal through the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)’s return flight of donations delivery operations today, says RTAF spokesman.


The RTAF spokesman Monthon Satchukorn revealed today that the RTAF has conducted the delivery operations for 16 tons of aid items and items from Thailand to Nepal by two C-130H aircrafts, as assigned by the Government through the Ministry of Defence.

The flights took off today at 2:00am and 2:30am, and arrived at Kathmandu airport on 9:00am and 9:10am (Thailand local time).

The donation items will be delivered to those affected from the earthquake disaster by the rescue and coordination team of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. The team had arrived in Nepal on 28 April 2015.

The two aircrafts have departed Kathmandu airport on 3:00pm and 3:10pm, while one of the aircraft also brought 7 Thai nationals back to Thailand. The aircrafts are expected to land at Don Mueang Air Force Base in Bangkok at 7:30pm today.

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NBTC discusses mobile roaming fare reduction with Japan

BANGKOK, 30 April 2015 (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Committee (NBTC) has agreed on a mobile roaming service fare reduction plan with Japanese authorities, to further facilitate the growing tourism scene between the two nations.


The NBTC Secretary-General Takorn Tantasith revealed the outcome of his meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (MIC) today, saying that both sides have agreed to reduce the mobile roaming service fares between the two countries. This is expected to be beneficial to the mutual growing tourism scene as well.

Mobile carriers have replied positively, saying that they will gladly cooperate on this matter.

The exact amount of cost reductions will be finalized in the next 2-3 months.

On this occasion, Japanese authorities also brought the Japanese television entrepreneurs to explore possible programs for exchange and trading, as well as setting up a joint business venture initiative between Thailand and Japan.

Japan also proposed cooperating in broadcasting technology developments in the 4K and 8K systems. These systems allow the Thai broadcasting industry to broadcast at an even higher resolution than the current ‘High-Definition’ standard.

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Mother and daughter held for plotting the murder of a man to clear debt

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BANGKOK: -- A woman and her mother have allegedly admitted to the police that they plotted the murder of the brother of the commissioner of narcotics police in order to clear the debt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821593-mother-and-daughter-held-for-plotting-the-murder-of-a-man-to-clear-debt/

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