Thailand Live Thursday 7 May 2015

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Police officer shoots himself dead

Buriram: – Lieutenant Sompoj Phetlert, 42, has died of gunshot wound in the head he inflicted on himself following a long period of mental and physical illnesses, police said.

Sompoj served at Huai Rat police station before his death.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823221-police-officer-shoots-himself-dead/

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Baltimore mayor seeks federal civil-rights probe of police
By DAVID DISHNEAU

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's mayor was emphatic last week: She did not want federal oversight of her police department.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823226-baltimore-mayor-seeks-federal-civil-rights-probe-of-police/

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Hot Chocolate singer Errol Brown dies at 71 in the Bahamas

LONDON (AP) — Errol Brown, the lead singer of the band Hot Chocolate, has died in the Bahamas, his manager said Wednesday. He was 71.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823227-hot-chocolate-singer-errol-brown-dies-at-71-in-the-bahamas/

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25 people charged Bt15,475 for sea foods – fair price?

Rayong:- A municipality mayor in Rayong’s Klaeng district checked a beach-front sea foods restaurant Wednesday after a group of patrons cried foul that they were overcharged.

Kachen Jaemsai, mayor of Tambon Sunthorn Phu Municipality, led officials and reporters to the check the shop after a patron posted its bill on Facebook and cried foul that the price was too expensive.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823234-25-people-charged-bt15475-for-sea-foods-fair-price/

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Iran's top leader slams Saudi-led raid on Yemen, U.S. support
English.news.cn

TEHRAN, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday branded the Saudi-led bombing on Yemen's Shiite Houthi group as unjustifiable aggression against the country, and slammed Washington's support from the sidelines.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823241-irans-top-leader-slams-saudi-led-raid-on-yemen-us-support/

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Ebola deaths pass 11,000 mark: WHO

GENEVA (AFP) - The number of deaths from the Ebola epidemic now exceeds 11,000, figures from the World Health Organization showed on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823244-ebola-deaths-pass-11000-mark-who/

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Surin NRC hosts public forum to hear opinions on charter drafting and reform

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT) – The National Reform Council has held another public forum in northeastern Surin to hear more opinions related to the charter drafting and the reform process.

The latest public forum by the NRC took place on Tuesday in Tha Tum district of Surin province. The event was also joined by residents from Sanom and Champion Buri district.

Under the plan of the NRC’s committee on public participation, a sub-committee for Surin has been set up to organize one provincial-level public forum and 10 similar sessions at the district level to collect as much opinions from the people as possible.

As the session proceeded, participants were divided into three groups to voice out their opinion while the whole event was broadcast live on the NBT’s Surin radio network.

The next session will be held to hear the voices of residents of Khwao Sinarin and Chom Phra on May 20.


-- NNT 2015-05-07

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Texas' top officer: Snoop Dogg a 'dope smoking cop hater'
PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' chief law enforcement official called Snoop Dogg a "dope smoking cop hater" before reprimanding a state trooper who posed for a picture with the rapper, according to emails made public Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823268-texas-top-officer-snoop-dogg-a-dope-smoking-cop-hater/

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Texas incident fuels concern about lone-wolf terror attacks
DAVID CRARY, Associated Press
ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The attempted attack on a provocative cartoon contest in Texas appears to reflect a scenario that has long troubled national security officials: A do-it-yourself terror plot, inspired by the Islamic State extremist group and facilitated through the ease of social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823270-texas-incident-fuels-concern-about-lone-wolf-terror-attacks/

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Clinton challenges Bush on immigration as Republicans shift
STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press
KEN THOMAS, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has injected new fire into the immigration debate with her call to allow people in the U.S. illegally to gain citizenship, challenging a centerpiece of Republican presidential prospect Jeb Bush's likely candidacy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823273-clinton-challenges-bush-on-immigration-as-republicans-shift/

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Bill to legalize pot clears Texas House panel
Ryan McCrimmon, The Texas Tribune

AUSTIN — A proposal to legalize marijuana in Texas will head to the calendars committee and possibly the House floor after it was approved by a House committee Wednesday evening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823274-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-clears-texas-house-panel/

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Eight injured when pickup reversed and hit roadside food stall
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A pickup truck accidentally reversed and crashed into a roadside Isaan food stall on Thepharak Road in Samut Prakan's Samrong Nua district at 11:30 pm Wednesday, injuring eight patrons of the shop.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823276-eight-injured-when-pickup-reversed-and-hit-roadside-food-stall/

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SET down 4.23 at opening /Bangkok Post

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38 police officers transferred following finding of Rohingya death camps
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Somyos Pumphanmuang Wednesday issued an order to transfer 38 police officers in southern provinces to inactive posts at the Royal Thai Police headquarters following the finding of Rohingya death camps in Songkhla and Satun.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823283-mass-thai-police-transfer-after-rohinya-tragedy-surfaces/#entry9380314

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Thai critical of Pinoys detained

MANILA: -- The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday detained Thai national Kosin Prasertsri – who uses Koko Narak in his Facebook account – for being an undesirable alien after he was reported to have posted on a social media community page comments insulting to Filipinos, according to Manila Bulletin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823058-thai-national-faces-deportation-for-insulting-filipinos-online/page-2#entry9380182

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Mass police transfer after Rohinya tragedy surfaces



BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police commissioner today ordered a mass transfer of 38 police officers from Satun, Ranong and Songkhla to the Royal Thai Police Operation Centre in Bangkok after they were held responsible for allowing human trafficking to happen in their respective areas of responsibilities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823283-mass-thai-police-transfer-after-rohinya-tragedy-surfaces/

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PM introduces subsidy on agricultural equipment

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015, (NNT) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed officials to expedite assistance to drought-affected farmers, while introducing a subsidy on agricultural equipment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823288-pm-prayut-introduces-subsidy-on-agricultural-equipment/

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NRC's amendment proposals to be divided into eight major topics

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT) - The National Reform Council (NRC) has divided its members into eight groups to compose amendment proposals in each area while the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has expressed readiness to consider all amendment proposals in a constructive matter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823289-nrcs-amendment-proposals-to-be-divided-into-eight-major-topics/

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CP All responds to 7-Eleven boycott
By Coconuts Bangkok


A 7-Eleven store on Langsuan Road is typically this empty after the morning rush, at least until our afternoon snack runs begin. Photo: Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- CP All brushed off a boycott campaign against its ubiquitous 7-Eleven franchises that began today, saying consumers are free to make their own choices while playing down its market domination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823291-cp-all-responds-to-7-eleven-boycott/

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First list of allegedly corrupt officials ready for action



BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Gen Phaibul Khumchaya revealed today that the first list of allegedly corrupted government officials is ready to forward to the prime minister to take action.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823312-first-list-of-allegedly-corrupt-thai-officials-ready-for-action/

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Samui Regatta as it sails into the 14th successful year

KOH SAMUI: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is helping to promote the upcoming 14th Samui Regatta that will take place from 23 to 31 May in the seas off the popular tourist island. This internationally acclaimed boating event attracts teams from all over the world and has become a much-anticipated feature on the competitive sailing calendar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823313-samui-regatta-as-it-sails-into-the-14th-successful-year/

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Police find 30 new graves at old Muslim burial ground in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, where a large Rohingya detention camp used to be /Bangkok Post

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Whacko cop picks wrong target in Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


The governor's driver, Somporn Salee, shows police the damage to the governor's car.

PHUKET: -- A policeman, currently not on active duty, gave Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong and his personal driver and assistant a nasty fright on Tuesday (May 5) when he reprimanded them for stopping their car in a no-parking area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823329-whacko-cop-picks-wrong-target-in-phuket/

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Siemens says to cut 4,500 jobs worldwide

BERLIN (AFP) - German engineering giant Siemens said on Thursday that it would slash an additional 4,500 jobs worldwide, on top of 7,800 cuts announced in February as part of an ongoing restructuring plan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823330-siemens-says-to-cut-4500-jobs-worldwide/

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Polls open in Britain's knife-edge national election

LONDON (AP) — Polls have opened in Britain's national election, a contest that is expected to produce an ambiguous result, a period of frantic political horse-trading and a bout of national soul-searching.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823331-polls-open-in-britains-knife-edge-national-election/

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Three arrested in Phuket ya ice bust
Eakkapop Thongtub


From left, Arnon, Krisada and Petcharat.

PHUKET: -- Police yesterday (May 6) arrested two men and woman in possession of a total of 10.65 grams of crystal meth (ya ice). The name of the main supplier is Boy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823332-three-arrested-in-phuket-ya-ice-bust/

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MFA: Discovery of Rohingya corpses will not affect Thailand on U.S. human trafficking watch list

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) does not believe the discovery of Rohingya corpses in Songklha will affect Thailand’s ranking on the U.S. human trafficking watch list.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823335-mfa-discovery-of-rohingya-corpses-will-not-affect-thailand-on-us-human-trafficking-watch-list/

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Ex-Commerce Min’s impeachment to be decided tomorrow

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will vote tomorrow whether to impeach the former Commerce Minister and his associates on grounds of corruption in the previous government-to-government (G2G) rice program.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823336-ex-commerce-mins-impeachment-to-be-decided-may-8/

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BoT expects national household debt to rise further

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015, (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is expecting national household debt to rise further and has expressed concern that several commercial banks are tightening loan approvals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823338-bot-expects-national-household-debt-to-rise-further/

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Klong Marui fault line causes earthquake in Koh Yao



BANGKOK: -- The 4.6 magnitude earthquake which was felt in Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi provinces on Wednesday morning was caused by the movement of Klong Marui fault line in the Andaman Sea, said Mr Burin Vechbanthoeng, deputy director-general of Meteorological Department, on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823208-third-quake-in-20-hour-period-rattles-phuket/#entry9380926