Thailand Live Friday 1 May 2015

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Nakhon Pathom to protest planned move of artifacts to Suphan Buri

Nakhon Pathom: – The Fine Arts Department is under fire after Nakhon Pathom leaders have learned of its plans to relocate some 1,873 artifacts seen as the province’s cultural heritage to Suphan Buri.

Local leaders are in uproar that the department has issued an order to move the artifacts out of Nakhon Pathom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821664-nakhon-pathom-to-protest-planned-move-of-artifacts-to-suphan-buri/

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Thai youth’s network shares opinion on national reform with NRC

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) - Representatives of a network of Thai youth have met with the President of the National Reform Council to share their ideas on the country’s future.

NRC President Thienchay Kiranant on Thursday met with 82 young representatives from the Youth’s Network, who paid a visit to offer their opinions about Thailand’s reform.

Mr. Thienchay said that the participation of Thai youth in the process is a good omen for the country, as the drafting process of the new Constitution is still continuing.

The NRC President stressed that the charter drafting and the national reform are two tasks that should be in tandem, while conceding that because the time allocated for the reform process is limited, some reform plans will not be completed within one year as hoped.

Mr. Thienchay told his young visitors that the new charter has included the issue of reform for continuation, as such a process is really time-consuming given governments in the past barely solved any problems at the root cause.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

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15 injured in market roof collapse in Mahasarakham
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A thunderstorm caused the roof of a roadside market in Mahasarakham's Mueang district collapsed onto the road, injuring 15 people.

One of them was badly injured in the incident that happened at 7 pm Thursday. The roof also damaged more than 10 vehicles. The storm also caused 9 power poles to fall down.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/15-injured-in-market-roof-collapse-in-Mahasarakham-30259137.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-01

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Commerce Min to hold roadshow in several nations, promoting Thai fishery products

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce indicated that the kingdom’s seafood exports have yet to be affected by the European Union (EU)’s decision to penalize Thailand with yellow card on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821693-commerce-min-to-hold-roadshow-in-several-nations-promoting-thai-fishery-products/

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Nepal quake toll climbs to 6,204: official
Agence France-Presse
KATHMANDU

KATHMANDU: -- The death toll in Nepal from last weekend's devastating earthquake has risen to 6,204, the National Emergency Operations Centre said in its latest update on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821697-oceanographic-research-ship-launched-to-mark-40th-anniversary-of-sino-thai-relations/

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'Almost total devastation' near Nepal quake epicentre: Red Cross
Agence France-Presse
GENEVA

GENEVA: -- The Red Cross warned Thursday that nearly all homes had been wiped out in some towns and villages near the epicentre of Nepal's devastating earthquake.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821694-nepal-quake-toll-climbs-to-6204-official/#entry9359925

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House of Representatives' inspector-general calls for Thai youth to help disseminate knowledge of democracy



BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – The inspector-general of the Secretariat of the House of Representatives has called on Thai youth to help disseminate knowledge of democracy to people across the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821700-call-for-thai-youth-to-help-disseminate-knowledge-of-democracy/

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Mysterious fires in Phatthalung home now under scientific investigation



BANGKOK: -- Mysterious fires at a home in Tamod district of Phatthalung remained a focus of attention of the public although a digital television station, Channel 8, would come out to suggest the fires were manmade rather than supernatural cause.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821728-mysterious-fires-in-phatthalung-home-now-under-scientific-investigation/

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Thai workers still in heavy debt



BANGKOK: -- As today is the International Labour and is observed on May 1 across the world, Thai workers also joined their colleagues around the globe in celebrating their special day with several activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821729-thai-workers-still-in-heavy-debt/

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Thai 'Red Shirt' TV station taken off air
AFP

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's "Red Shirt" supporters reacted with dismay Friday after a television network run by the opposition movement was taken off air in the latest strike against freedom of expression in the military-ruled kingdom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821731-thai-red-shirt-tv-station-taken-off-air/

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Front advances to beachfront in war on rats

Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay (light colored shirt) leads over 30 volunteers in the campaign to wipe out rats along Pattaya Beach.

PATTAYA:--Pattaya pushed up its front on the war on rats, hitting the beachfront after conquering Bali Hai Pier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821733-front-advances-to-beachfront-in-war-on-rats/

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Warrant out for groping hooligan

SATTAHIP:--Sattahip police are looking for well-known hooligan who allegedly groped the young girlfriend of a local reporter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821738-warrant-out-for-groping-hooligan/

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Alleged girlfriend-beating Frenchman deported for overstay

PATTAYA:--A French expat wanted for beating his girlfriend was arrested and deported after immigration police discovered he had overstayed his visa by two years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821739-alleged-girlfriend-beating-frenchman-deported-for-overstay/

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Former acting Pheu Thai leader's nephew shot dead
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A nephew of former acting Pheu Thai leader Viroj Pao-in was shot dead while he was holding his two-year-old daughter in front of his house in Nonthaburi's Mueang district early Friday. Police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821743-former-acting-pheu-thai-leaders-nephew-shot-dead/

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Workers stage Labour Day rally in front of Parliament
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Some 200 workers led by Somsak Kosaisuk, a labour leader, staged a rally in front of Parliament at 8 am to mark the celebration of the Labour Day.

They blocked the Uthong Nai Road until the Royal Plaza to hold the Labour Day activities. Somsak said the labourers would like to call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to invoke Article 44 of the interim charter to tackle the economic gaps for the workers.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Workers-stage-Labour-Day-rally-in-front-of-Parliam-30259143.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-01

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Mysterious fires seem to fear security cameras

Phatthalung: - The family that claims more than 200 mysterious fires erupted in their house during the past month no longer attract the attention from relatives and neighbors. The family, instead, catches police attention.

Thairath reported on Friday that no locals showed up to help the family watch over the possibility of mysterious fires anymore after the series of fires at the house suddenly stop under the close surveillance of security cameras installed by a university team.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821686-mysterious-fires-seem-to-fear-security-cameras/

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Vietnam celebrates 40th Anniversary of end of war



HO CHI MINH CITY: -- Vietnam is holding a parade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the military victory that ended the Vietnam War and reunified the country under communist rule, Vietnam Tribune reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821746-vietnam-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-end-of-war/

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Young business shot dead with laser guided gun



BANGKOK: -- A 31-year-old businessman was shot dead by gunman while he was holding his two-year-old daughter in front of his house in Nonthaburi province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821743-former-acting-pheu-thai-leaders-nephew-shot-dead/#entry9360336

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Phuket police arrest man with kratom, gun and ammunition
Eakkapop Thongtub


Choktong is currently being held at Phuket City Police Station.

PHUKET: -- Police yesterday (April 30) arrested a man who had in his possession of kratom leaves, a gun and ammunition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821754-phuket-police-arrest-man-with-kratom-gun-and-ammunition/

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Fire on Koh Phi Phi causes B1m damage
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The fire is believed to have started by a short circuit in a rented room.

PHUKET: -- A fire on Koh Pho Phi this morning (May 1) totally destroyed 10 rented rooms, a shop and some restaurants. The estimated cost of the damage is in the region of B1 million. No injuries have been reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821755-fire-on-koh-phi-phi-causes-bt1m-damage/

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Mass graveyard with Rohinya bodies found near Thai Malaysian border



BANGKOK: -- A mass graveyard near the Thai Malaysian border in Padang Besar district of Songkhka was found today by Thai authorities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821757-mass-graveyard-with-rohinya-bodies-found-near-thai-malaysian-border/

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Fisheries Department to introduce Port in – Port out system to 22 seaside provinces

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Fisheries is set to introduce its Port in – Port out system to all 22 seaside provinces on May 6 in a latest bid to crack down on illegal, unreported and unregistered (IUU) fishing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821768-thai-fisheries-dept-to-introduce-port-in-port-out-system-to-22-seaside-provinces/

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The government claims success in new rice production policy

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT)-The Thai government has successfully helped rice farmers produce more grains at a lower cost via a new program designed to improve rice growing efficiency.

The government has claimed its new program provides full-cycle supervision to every stage of rice farming starting from production to grain quality control and market opportunities.

Under the program, white rice farmers are able to increase the productivity per rai from 729 kilograms previously to 870 kilograms nowadays. Their production costs have declined by around 3,000 baht per ton since the program was introduced.

Jasmine rice growers have also seen their productivity increase with around 100 kilograms more of rice produced per rai and were able to save as much as 3,000 baht per ton in production capital.

Farmers participating in the program have found that they can sell their grains at 30% higher than the market prices as many silo owners and buyers are joining in the program.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

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Thailand is likely to remain on the U.S. PWL list



BANGKOK, 1 May 2015, (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has revealed that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will soon release its updated Special 301 Report, which includes a watch list of nations with high levels of copyright infringement activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821643-copyright-violations-us-expected-to-upgrade-thai-status-in-annual-review/?p=9360634#entry9360634

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Phetburi Court sentences former senior police doctor to death for murder of Myanmar worker



BANGKOK: -- The Phetchaburi Provincial Court today sentenced a former senior police doctor and his son to death and another son to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of a murder conspiracy of one of their Myanmar employees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821772-thai-court-sentences-former-senior-police-doctor-to-death-for-murder-of-myanmar-worker/

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BMA prepared to handle natural disasters

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT)-The Office of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed its units to be prepared for future natural disasters due to extreme weather conditions.

BMA Permanent Secretary Sanya Cheenimit said many units including the Department of Drainage and Sewerage, the Public Works Department, the Department of the Environment, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Traffic and Transportation Department have been instructed to devise a plan to handle various types of natural disaster that could occur in Bangkok.

The Permanent Secretary has indicated that the BMA’s response to an emergency situation is fast and effective, given how quickly its team removed fallen electricity poles, which were knocked down by the wind, from a street in Bangkok earlier this week.

He is also encouraging people to share information that can be helpful to other Bangkokians via Facebook, at facebook.com/bkk.best and twitter at BKK_best. They can also report any emergency situation by calling 1555.

As for earthquakes, the BMA will inspect buildings and make sure they are strong enough to withstand tremors. Their owners are encouraged to coordinate with BMA units in conducting an evacuation drill frequently.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

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Thailand - Japan join hands on ICT development

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – Thailand MICT and Japan MIC has signed an agreement on joint ICT development under the Thailand - Japan Summit framework, according to a Thai official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821779-thailand-japan-join-hands-on-ict-development/

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PM presides over May Day ceremony

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to preside over the opening ceremony of May Day at Sanam Luang, where members of various labor networks will participate in a number of activities.

Participating laborers have planned to gather at Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge to parade along Ratchadamnoen Avenue to Sanam Luang. The government has approved a budget of four million baht for May Day activities.

This year, the Labor Congress of Thailand has planned to submit 11 requests to the premier. The demands include wage hikes, a cap on food product prices, legislation on risk insurance funds, and the ability to use Social Security cards at all hospitals.

Meanwhile, the Thai Labor Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has held a separate May Day event at Democracy Monument. The activity is intended to highlight workers’ needs, particularly a new minimum wage by next year of 360 baht per day and the adjustment of salaries according to skill level and cost of living.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

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What time does the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight start in Thailand and how can I watch it?

This weekend, American boxing sensation Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will take on Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao in what has been touted as the Fight of the Century and a once in a lifetime must watch sporting event.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821784-what-time-does-the-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-fight-start-in-thailand-and-how-can-i-watch-it/

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Mass grave of 'boat people' found in southern Thailand
AFP

BANGKOK: -- Around 30 graves believed to belong to migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh were discovered Friday in southern Thailand, officials said, in an area criss-crossed with trafficking routes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/821757-mass-graveyard-with-rohinya-bodies-found-near-thai-malaysian-border/#entry9360903