Thailand Live Tuesday 12 May 2015

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Three suspects invoke family’s honour for killing Myanmar woman

Samut Prakan: – Provincial Police have arrested and charged three men from Myanmar for killing their female relative, also from Myanmar.

The three admitted to the killing although they cited their traditional belief that they had the right to protect their family’s honour because the victim was married and had an affair.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824547-three-suspects-invoke-familys-honour-for-killing-myanmar-woman/

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Two burglars steal Bt200, 000 from 71-year-old woman

Ratchaburi :- Police are trying to track down a male-and-female team of burglars involved in the theft of gold jewellery and cash worth Bt200, 000.

Kularb Adileklarb, 71, filed the complaint on burglary at Ban Pong police station.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824548-two-burglars-steal-bt200-000-from-71-year-old-woman/

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'Thousands of boat people in dozens more camps'
NITIS NAJAREAN
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- There could be 10,000 boat people detained near the Thai-Malaysian border in more than 100 detention camps, held in custody by guards who are both locals and Rohingya, according to a top official in a humanitarian mission of the Chularatchamontree, Thailand's Muslim spiritual leader.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824552-thousands-of-boat-people-in-dozens-more-camps/

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Thai government’s donation campaign for Nepal collects over THB160 Mln

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) - The government’s campaign to collect donations to help earthquake-ravaged Nepal has continued while more help will be flown to victims of the deadly disaster.

Minister to the PM’s Office M.L. Panadda Diskul on Monday received more donations from representatives of the private sector, which will be dispatched to help victims of the Nepal massive earthquake.

M.L. Panadda also held a meeting with private and public agencies who have initiated respective campaigns to collect donations for Nepal.

For the government’s campaign, more than 160 million baht worth of donations has so far been recorded.

The Minister to the PM’s Office said that everything the government has received will be divided into four parts, with three of them to be sent through the United Nations and the remaining part to be flown directly to Nepal.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry reported that while international medical teams have started to withdraw from disaster-hit Nepal, Thai medical personnel will continue running two field hospitals while the country is in the rehabilitation stage.


-- NNT 2015-05-12

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NRC supports nationwide use of emergency hotline 112



BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) - The National Reform Council has expressed support for the nationwide use of a new emergency hotline number.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824559-nrc-supports-nationwide-use-of-emergency-hotline-112/

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Paraglider sportswoman blown to high-voltage cables


[Photo credit: Khaosod/Noon Lek, Ton Rescue]

Sri Racha, Chon Buri:- A paraglider sportswoman was blown by a strong wind to be entangled on high-voltage cables in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district Monday evening. She was injured by short-circuit.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824565-paraglider-sportswoman-blown-to-high-voltage-cables/

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Picasso painting sells for $179M; Giacometti sculpture $141M
DEEPTI HAJELA, Associated Press
ULA ILNYTZKY, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A vibrant, multi-hued painting from Pablo Picasso set a world record for artwork at auction, selling for $179.4 million on Monday night, and a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti set a record for most expensive sculpture, at $141.3 million.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824570-picasso-painting-sells-for-us179m;-giacometti-sculpture-us141m/

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69-year-old man fatally injured in BTS jump

Bangkok:- A 69-year-old man committed suicide by jumping down from the Krungthon Buri station of the BTS skytrain railway Monday.

Pol Lt Thamnong Montha, an officer on duty of the Samreh police station, said Somjit Apiromsri died after he was rushed to the Taksin Hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824572-69-year-old-man-fatally-injured-in-bts-jump/

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Exhibitionists face expulsion from Cambodia

Phnom Penh: - The Phnom Penh Post reported that three more foreign tourists face being kicked out of Cambodia for taking naked photos at the Angkor Archeological Park.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824576-exhibitionists-face-expulsion-from-cambodia/

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PM urges Thai innovation implementation for nation’s prosperity

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expressed his support for Thai innovations that strengthen the nation’s prosperity, especially in pushing Thailand forward as the production center for electric cars, while looking to establish a government funding for science and technological investments, says the Science Minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824579-pm-urges-thai-innovation-implementation-for-nations-prosperity/

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Pair of best friends die after car ploughs into them in horrific Thailand holiday crash
By Katie Storey


Derek Gent and Mike Holmes were on holiday with their wives Christine and Janet when the crash took place

MANCHESTER: -- Derek Gent, of Croft Head Drive, Milnrow, and Mike Holmes, of Yeomans Close, Milnrow, both 68, who were killed when they were hit by a truck in Koh Samui, Thailand on March 23, 2013

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824610-inquest-reveals-details-of-brits-killed-in-samui-horror-crash/

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Pattani local administrative official killed in ambush

PATTANI: -- The vice president of Tambon Khao Toom local administrative office was fatally shot in a roadside ambush early Tuesday in Tambon Khao Toom in Yarang district of Pattani.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824611-pattani-local-administrative-official-killed-in-ambush/

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UDD member jailed for lese majeste

BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court today reversed the suspended jail sentence ruled by the Criminal Court on a redshirt member and put her in jail for one year for lese majeste offence.

The court reasoned that the 65-year-old member of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), Mrs Thitinant Kaewchantranont, had committed a serious offence when she defamed the monarch during a public gathering in front of the Constitutional Court on July 13, 2012 to hear the court’s ruling of Section 291 of the draft charter whether it would topple democratic administration or not.

The Appeals Court agreed with the state attorney’s supporting reason in appealing the Criminal Court’ s suspended jail sentence that she could still control herself during the gathering.

The Appeals Court then reversed the first court’s (Criminal Court) three-year jail suspension ruling but upheld its one year imprisonment instead with no suspension.

Mrs Thitinant earlier claimed she had mental problem during the public gathering in seeking clemency from the first court to suspend her one year jail sentence.

But the Appeals Court upheld the first court’s mandate for her to report her mental treatment every six months to the behavioural control officials throughout the period of two years.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/udd-member-jailed-for-lese-majeste


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Private sector has positive outlook for the auto industry

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015, (NNT) - Inter-Media Consultant Co. Ltd., organizer of Fast Auto Show Thailand 2015, has claimed that the auto sector stabilized over the first quarter of this year and would recover during the second half of 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824614-thai-private-sector-has-positive-outlook-for-the-auto-industry/

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Small investors show significant confidence in Thailand in May

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organization (FETCO) has revealed that the investor confidence index has increased by 30 percent in May from a previous month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824617-small-investors-show-significant-confidence-in-thailand-in-may/

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Thai Oil expects crude oil price hike this week

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015, (NNT) -The Thai Oil Public Company Limited yesterday predicted global crude oil price may increase this week, citing ongoing unrest in the Middle East and a decrease in U.S. crude oil production.

The company expects that American West Texas crude oil is likely to be priced at 55 - 60 U.S. dollars a barrel and Brent Crude to be sold within the range of 62 - 68 dollars a barrel between May 11th and 15th.

According to Thai Oil, prolonged unrest in Yemen and protests in Libya are the key factors affecting the crude price. It added however that Iran may increase its crude oil production output, if the U.S. lifts the present sanctions against the nation.

However, Thai Oil pointed out that the global oil refinery maintenance season is responsible for a decrease in demand for crude during the 2nd quarter.

-- NNT 2015-05-12

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Commerce Ministry expected to ban sales of palm fruits with oil content under 17%

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT)- In an effort to solve the p problem of price decline, the Ministry of Commerce is to ban the sales of palm fruit with oil content of less than 17%.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824619-thai-commerce-min-expected-to-ban-sales-of-palm-fruits-with-oil-content-under-17/

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Unlicenced Phuket tuk tuk operators finally get their way

Tanyaluk Sakoot

After months of trying the drivers finally got what they wanted.

PHUKET: -- Eighty-seven unlicenced tuk tuk operators from the Tuk Tuk Service Club finally got their way yesterday (May 11) when they were told that they will be given licences and a brand new route where they can operate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824623-unlicenced-phuket-tuk-tuk-operators-finally-get-their-way/

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UN rights experts knock Paraguay over pregnant 10-year-old
By PEDRO SERVIN

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay's government has failed to protect a 10-year-old rape victim who is being denied an abortion, United Nations human rights experts said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824624-un-rights-experts-knock-paraguay-over-pregnant-10-year-old/

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BOT: Q1 credit card spending drops

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015, (NNT) - Credit card spending dropped considerably during the first quarter of this year, says the Bank of Thailand (BOT).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824626-bank-of-thailand-q1-credit-card-spending-drops/

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Govt to support private sector in producing electric buses

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015, (NNT) - The government has shown support for the private sector to produce electric buses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824628-thai-govt-to-support-private-sector-in-producing-electric-buses/

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Mae Klong railway market will be without trains passing for six months

BANGKOK: -- The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) will shut down its railway stations from Ban Laem to Mae Klong in Samut Sakhon province for maintenance of the rail route for six months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824638-mae-klong-railway-market-will-be-without-trains-passing-for-six-months/

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Teen pregnancy reduction eyed
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry sets a goal to reduce pregnancy rate among teens, aged 15-19.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824640-teen-pregnancy-reduction-eyed/

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25 hopeful grape-pickers cheated
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A number of 25 Thais on Tuesday filed a complaint at the Crime Suppression Division against a broker who approached them to pick grapes in Australia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824641-25-hopeful-grape-pickers-cheated/

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7 Japanese boats swept by 2011 tsunami found in Hawaii
The Yomiuri Shimbun



TOKYO: -- Seven fishing boats believed to have been swept away by the March 2011 tsunami have washed ashore in Hawaii from February to April, according to an environmental nongovernmental organisation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824642-7-japanese-boats-swept-by-2011-tsunami-found-in-hawaii/

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Rice producers urged to improve rice quality

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) - The Thai government is expected to take actions to promote rice exports, after global demand declined during the first quarter of this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824646-thai-rice-producers-urged-to-improve-rice-quality/

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Lighting project in the South continues

BANGKOK,12 May 2015 (NNT) - The Independent National Rule of Law Commission (NRLC) receives financial support from the Pierra Maternity & Child Welfare Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH the Princess Mother for its “Lighting the Way, Lighting the Mind” scheme, a solar panel-based electricity pole installation project in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala provinces.

Financial aid amounting to 4,500,000 baht has been given to Banchang Power Co.,Ltd in the name of the Foundation, to cover the cost of 60 electricity poles and CCTV camera installation in the area of five schools and one police station in the provinces mentioned. The scheme is for the benefit and security of Baan Na Ngo Sato School, Baan Na Ngo School, Baan Lue Mu School , 9th branch of Rajprachanukroh School, Piraya Navin Klonghin Wittaya School and Rangae police station.

Dr. Ukrit Mongkolnavin, President of the Executive Committee of the Pierra Maternity & Child Welfare Foundation and President of the Independent National Rule of Law Commission (NRLC), says the project has been undertaken with the objective of reducing the risk of crime in areas where it might have been committed due to poor lighting facilities. It has so far received good feedback from the local people.


-- NNT 2015-05-12

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CDC satisfied with charter suggestions, to propose referendum on election timeframe

BANGKOK, 12 May 2015 (NNT) - Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) Member Paiboon Nititawan expressed his satisfaction with the current charter drafting process. He was confident that the second draft would be very different from the first and will prove to be agreeable to all parties.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824648-cdc-satisfied-with-charter-suggestions-to-propose-referendum-on-election-timeframe/

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Key suspect in Rohinya human trafficking escapes police arrest

BANGKOK: -- A most wanted suspect in the human trafficking scandal that involved local government authorities and influential people in the South has escaped police arrest but his assets were impounded for investigation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/824650-key-suspect-in-rohinya-human-trafficking-escapes-thai-police-arrest/