Thailand Live Sunday 24 May 2015

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Petrol tanker explodes after smashing into Phang Nga electric pole

Eakkapop Thongtub

PHANG NGA: Power in most of Phang Nga’s Muang district this morning was abruptly shut down after a petrol tanker smashed into an electrical pole and burst into flames just outside of Phang Nga Town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827598-petrol-tanker-explodes-after-smashing-into-phang-nga-electric-pole/

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Over 2,500 Thai & foreign bikers join Tour of Srivichai Open to AEC 2015

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 24 May 2015 (NNT) – Over 2,500 Thai and foreign bicyclists have participated in a charity bike rally in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827600-over-2500-thai-foreign-bikers-join-tour-of-srivichai-open-to-aec-2015/

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CDC’s Lt Gen Navin: People must be the driving force of Thailand

BANGKOK, 24 May 2015 (NNT) - A member of the Constitution Drafting Committee has stressed the importance of the nation's people and their key role in driving the country forward.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827603-cdcs-lt-gen-navin-people-must-be-the-driving-force-of-thailand/

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Human trafficking suspects to face transnational crime charges

BANGKOK, 24 May 2014 (NNT) - The police is preparing to press transnational crime charges against human trafficking suspects while trying to urgently conclude investigations by June this year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827605-human-trafficking-suspects-to-face-transnational-crime-charges/

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TCC: Thai economy already passed the lowest point

BANGKOK, 24 May 2015 (NNT) – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) indicated Thailand’s economy has already recovered from the lowest point, while urging entrepreneurs to look for new market in neighbouring nations.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827606-tcc-thai-economy-already-passed-the-lowest-point/

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Mass graves believed to contain dead migrants found in Malaysia: Reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police have discovered mass graves which are believed to contain the bodies of Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants, reported local media on Sunday (May 24).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827613-mass-graves-believed-to-contain-dead-migrants-found-in-malaysia-reports/

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Anarchy sign painted over Office of Court of Justice sign
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police are checking feeds of security cameras in front of the Office of Court of Justice after the Anarchy sign or an A letter in circle was painted in black paint at the sign of the office.

A security officer spotted the defacing early Sunday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Anarchy-sign-painted-over-Office-of-Court-of-Justi-30260816.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-24

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Indonesia begins search for migrant boats

JAKARTA (AFP) - Indonesia has begun search and rescue operations for stranded migrant boats carrying Bangladeshis and ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, an official said Sunday, after it dropped a hardline policy of refusing them sanctuary.

Jakarta sparked international outrage by turning away vessels filled with desperate migrants, among thousands stranded at sea since a Thai crackdown on human-trafficking in early May threw the illicit trade into chaos.

Along with neighbouring Malaysia, the government changed approach Wednesday with an announcement that they would take in boat people provided they could be resettled or repatriated within a year.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Indonesia-begins-search-for-migrant-boats-30260818.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-24

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Expressway Authority opens new bike under expressway
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Expressway Authority of Thailand will open a new 2.7-kilometer bike lane under the Srirat expressway from Ngam Wong Wan Road to Samakkhi Road on a trial basis from 6 am to 6 pm each day, starting Monday.

The authority warned cyclists to be careful about vehicles at two intersections between the lane and roads.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Expressway-Authority-opens-new-bike-under-expressw-30260820.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-24

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Malaysia home minister says mass graves found: report

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's home minister has announced that mass graves have been found in the country's north near detention camps run by human traffickers, a report said Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827613-mass-graves-believed-to-contain-dead-migrants-found-in-malaysia-reports/#entry9440996

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Suan Dusit Poll: most people are satisfied with peace and order but disappointed with economic problems

BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order has passed the grade for easing politic conflicts, tackling corruption problem and setting new social order during its one year in the office but has failed to resolve economic problems, said Suan Dusit Poll.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827619-suan-dusit-poll-most-people-are-satisfied-with-peace-and-order-but-disappointed-with-economic-probl/

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Police look for vandals who sprayed Criminal Court’s name plate

BANGKOK: -- Police have been examining video footages from surveillance cameras at and around the Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek road to find out the perpetrator or perpetrators who vandalized the court’s name plate with a symbol of the anarchists.

A complaint was lodged with the Paholyothin police by officials from the Office of Court of Justice this morning after it was discovered that a black sign similar to the symbol of the anarchists was sprayed at the Criminal Court’s name plate in front of the court.

So far, no group of people have announced they were responsible for the act of vandalism.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/police-look-for-vandals-who-sprayed-criminal-courts-name-plate

-- Thai PBS 2015-05-24

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5.1-magnitude quake happens in Myanmar near Chiang Mai
The Nation

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake happened in Myanmar at 1:27 pm Sunday, the National Disaster Warning Centre announced.

The centre said the epicenter was about 74 kilometers northwest of Chiang Mai's Fang district and was about 16 kms deep. Residents of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son could feel the tremor. No damage was reported.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/5-1-magnitude-quake-happens-in-Myanmar-near-Chiang-30260822.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-24

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Former Democrat leader calls for change to party's leadership
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Democrat Party leader Bhichai Rattakul proposed that Abhisit Vejjajiva should step down as the party leader and the post should be given to either Surin Pitsuwan or Supachai Panitchpakdi, who are senior party members.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827641-former-democrat-leader-calls-for-change-to-partys-leadership/

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Huge crowd pays last respect to the late Luang Phor Khoon

KHON KAEN: -- Several tens of thousands of followers of the late Luang Phor Khoon flocked to the Kanchanapisek multi-purpose conference hall at Khon Kaen University to pay their respect to the revered monk before his body was to be embalmed and then turned over to the university for medical studies.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827484-waves-of-people-flock-to-pay-last-respect-to-luang-phor-koon-tonight/#entry9441182

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Prayut to convene special Cabinet meeting Monday

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will convene a special Cabinet meeting at 1:30 pm to deliberate the planned amendment to the interior Constitution.

The Cabinet will have to sponsor an amendment bill to change provisions of the interim charter so that a national referendum can be held on the new drafter constitution.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Prayut-to-convene-special-Cabinet-meeting-Monday-30260842.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-24

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PM Prayut: Article 44 and martial law are needed for the administration of Thailand

BANGKOK, 24 May 2015 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has stressed that Article 44 and martial law are important for their effectiveness in helping restore peace and order in the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827654-pm-prayut-article-44-and-martial-law-are-needed-for-the-administration-of-thailand/

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