Thailand Live Thursday 7 May 2015

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Weather building launches on southeastern coast of Songkhla

SONGKHLA,7 May 2015 (NNT) - The chief of the Meteorological Department has launched a weather center on the southeastern coast of Songkhla province.

Meteorological Department Chief Wanchai Sakudomchai, presided over the opening of the new meteorological center launched in the southeastern region of Songkhla.

The director of the new center revealed that meteorological officials had been operating out of a small two-storey facility that was almost 40 years old. The old building suffered from limited capacity and poor structural integrity, coupled with outdated equipment and technology. It could no longer meet modern-day needs for precise, accurate weather forecasting and disaster prevention.

A 44.8-million-baht budget was requested for a new building in 2014 and construction was completed in January 22, 2015. The new building received assistance and support from Hat Yai municipality in terms of the building's design.

The new weather center is located on Saiburi road, Bho Yang sub-district, Muang district, Songkhla province. Weather forecasts from the center are available everyday at 074-311-760.


-- NNT 2015-05-07

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No new measures to weaken baht: BOT governor
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Thursday insisted that no more measures are planned to further weaken the Thai baht against US dollar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823346-no-new-measures-to-weaken-baht-bot-governor/

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EXPORT
Govt bullish on benefits of weakening baht
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The government has expressed its opitimism that the export target this year would be achieved thanks to the recent depreciation in the Thai baht as well as a slight improvement the euro zone economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823346-no-new-measures-to-weaken-baht-bot-governor/#entry9381026

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Ten more suspects sought for alleged involvement in Rohingya trafficking



BANGKOK: -- Warrants have been issued for the arrest of ten more people suspected of involvement in the trafficking of Rohingya people into the country for profits.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823283-mass-thai-police-transfer-after-rohinya-tragedy-surfaces/?p=9381117#entry9381117

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Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes off PNG, Solomon Islands

SYDNEY (AFP) - A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Thursday, with hazardous tsunami waves possible along the coast, seismologists said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823373-magnitude-72-quake-strikes-off-png-solomon-islands/

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Cyclists urge interior minister to come up with road safety measures
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- More than 50 cyclists rallied at the Interior Ministry Thursday afternoon to call on Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda to come up with safety measures for bike riders.

The rally was held after spate of fatal accidents against cyclists. Anupong said motorists should be more responsible and should not drive drunk.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Cyclists-urge-interior-minister-to-come-up-with-ro-30259520.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-07

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Thailand hunts trafficking suspects in blitz on people-smuggling trade

AFP

BANGKOK: -- Thai police said Thursday they have issued 10 arrest warrants against people suspected of human trafficking, as part of a blitz on camps used by people-smugglers sparked by the discovery of dozens of migrant remains.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823382-thailand-hunts-trafficking-suspects-in-blitz-on-people-smuggling-trade/

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BKK Hit-and-Run Driver Charged, Released from Police Custody
By Khaosod English


Cyclists campaign against drunk driving at Democracy Monument in Bangkok on 6 May 2015.

BANGKOK — The hit-and-run motorist who fatally ran over a cyclist in Bangkok surrendered to police yesterday, and was released after being charged with reckless driving.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823386-bangkok-hit-and-run-driver-charged-released-from-police-custody/

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Phuket lifeguards back on beaches 'next week'
Tanyaluk Sakoot


There have been no lifeguards on the beaches for two months.

PHUKET: -- The island’s lifeguards should finally be back on the beaches next week, after almost two months of no coverage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823387-phuket-lifeguards-back-on-beaches-next-week/

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Third power peak recorded today: Egat
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's power consumption has hit a new record today at 27,198 megawatts, according to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.

Egat Governor Soonchai Kamnoonsate attributed the new record to the persistent heat, with average temperature of 37.1 degree Celcius across the country.

The new power peak was recorded at 2.23pm today.

It is the third peak so far this year. The first was on April 21, when power consumption peaked at 27,139 MW when the temperature was 38.3 degree Celcius.

The second was recorded on April 7, at 27.056.8MW.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Third-power-peak-recorded-today-Egat-30259538.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-07

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PM: Decision on charter referendum rests with Five Rivers

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has indicated that the decision whether or not a public referendum will be conducted on the draft charter will be made in a Five Rivers meeting.

Prime Minister Prayut revealed that the topics of democracy and constitution drafting were brought up for discussion during this week’s Cabinet meeting. The premier said he proposed that the charter drafting be allowed to proceed in accordance with the mechanism, noting that the government and the National Council for Peace and Order can only make suggestions as they do not have the power under Section 44 to meddle with the process.

The Prime Minister pointed out that should the Five Rivers agree to organize a public referendum, it would require another three months and a budget of 3 billion baht before the next general election could come about.

Personally, Gen Prayut viewed past constitutions of Thailand as containing too much content which often prompted the need for amendment. He thus opined that the new charter should contain specific details in the form of organic laws in order to avoid problems in the enforcement stage.


-- NNT 2015-05-07

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Commerce Ministry pushes Thailand for the ASEAN Community

BANGKOK, 7 May 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce is now gearing up its strategy to push Thailand towards the ASEAN Community, with much anticipation on the benefits according to the designated plan, says an official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/823394-commerce-ministry-pushes-thailand-for-the-asean-community/

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Thailand Live Friday 8 May 2015

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