Thailand Live Thursday 28 May 2015

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Man killed and his wife injured in gun attack in Pattani



PATTANI: -- A motorcycle mechanic was shot dead and his wife seriously wounded in a broad daylight gun attack in Pattani’s Nong Chik district Thursday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828750-man-killed-and-his-wife-injured-in-gun-attack-in-pattani/

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Thai 'yellow shirt' leaders sentenced for 2008 protest
AFP

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court handed six 'Yellow Shirt' leaders two-year jail terms Thursday for a 2008 protest which saw the prime minister's office stormed and occupied by demonstrators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828736-six-former-pad-leaders-jailed-two-years-for-occupying-government-house/#entry9455939

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Muslim community in Krabi protests against Bt20-million pig farm
The Nation

KRABI: -- About 100 Muslim residents of a village in Krabi's Ao Luek district demonstrated at 11 am Thursday at a location where a Bt20-million pig farm is being constructed near their village.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828755-muslim-community-in-krabi-protests-against-bt20-million-pig-farm/

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An invasion of elephants in a rubber plantation in Chanthaburi



CHANTHABURI: -- A big herd of about 70 adult elephants and cubs have encroached on a rubber plantation in Chanthaburi’s Kaeng Hang Maew district apparently in search of food and water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828756-an-invasion-of-elephants-in-a-rubber-plantation-in-chanthaburi/

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Trat Chamber of Commerce & UTCC hold logistics seminar

TRAT, 28 May 2015 (NNT) – The Trat Chamber of Commerce and University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce have co-organized a logistics seminar to prepare business operators for the establishment of special economic zones (SEZ).

The seminar is aimed at informing local business operators on future logistics development, so they can adapt to changes and challenges related to SEZs.

Organizers also planned to use the meeting to hear local trade operators and collect their opinions on development plans in their region.

The province’s trade logistics to neighboring Cambodia relies mainly on land and sea transport. Land transport is becoming more important to the province. However, the Trat Chamber of Commerce said province lacks the infrastructure required to enhance border trade.

It urged the provincial administration to establish a comprehensive trade center, expand roads and improve marine transport to facilitate shipping to neighboring countries.


-- NNT 2015-05-28

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Soldiers Disrupt Pheu Thai's Legal Defense Meetings
By Khaosod English

ROI ET — Soldiers have disrupted two meetings organized by Pheu Thai politicians who were gathering in northeastern Thailand this week to discuss their legal defense for a pending impeachment trial.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828761-soldiers-disrupt-pheu-thais-legal-defense-meetings/

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IEAT accelerates establishment of industrial estates in SEZs

BANGKOK, 28 May 2015 (NNT) - The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is urgently conducting feasibility studies on the establishment of industrial estates in the five Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of the country.

IEAT Governor Verapong Chaiperm said the IEAT has eyed three sites for the purpose namely an 800-rai land piece in Mae Sot, Tak Province, 600-rai land in Ban Pa Rai in Sa Kaeo Province and 1,000-rai land in Songkhla Province.

According to Mr.Verapong, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has approved the use of Article 44 of the interim constitution to revoke forest reserved lands and transferred them to the Crown Property Bureau, for the establishment of industrial estate in Tak, Mukdahan, Sa Kaeo, Songkhla and Trat.

The IEAT has also discussed with the Treasury Department to take out a lease of at least 50 years to rent its land for industrial estates. He believed the use of Article 44 would speed up the establishment of the industrial settlement.

On Thursday 28 May 2015, the IEAT has organized a seminar on “Answering the Question of SEZ” to provide a venue for relevant authorities to exchange information and outline a framework of development for the SEZs, including their infrastructure, business benefits, customs procedures, the setting up of FTA in the industrial estate as well as strengthening trade links with neighboring countries.

Taking part in the seminar are officials from the Transport Ministry, the Board of Investment, and the National Economic and Social Development Board.


-- NNT 2015-05-28

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BOT governor dismisses appointment rumour
The Nation

BANGKOK: --Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul Thursday dismissed the rumour that he was approached to join the junta's economic team.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828771-bot-governor-prasarn-dismisses-appointment-rumour/

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Prayut indicates Thaksin could face lese majeste charge



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha indicated today that the former prime minster Thaksin Shinawatra could face lese majeste charge if he is found to have committed the offence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828774-prayut-indicates-thaksin-could-face-lese-majeste-charge/

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Thailand celebrates 'supportive' relationship with North Korea
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thailand celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations with North Korea this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828777-thailand-celebrates-supportive-relationship-with-north-korea/

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Rohingyas to receive help and relocation support, ISOC Secretary-General says

BANGKOK, 28 May 2015 (NNT) – The ISOC Secretary-General has reiterated the Prime Minister’s command to provide help to the Rohingya refugees and support their relocation to their destination.

The Internal Security Operations Command Secretary-General Gen Chatchalerm Chalermsukh has revealed that Thailand has been providing shelter for 779 Rohingya refugees, excluding those in the 9 war refugees centers along the Thailand-Myanmar border.

He has said that the Prime Minister has made his remark on this issue, saying that Thailand must provide humanitarian aid and support for the refugees, allowing them to travel to their destination.

He has also mentioned about the establishment of the Rohingya association, saying that officials have been appointed to verify the legitimacy of such associations.


-- NNT 2015-05-28

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Thailand seeks discussion with aviation regulators
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith will lead a delegation to Canada and the United States mid-June, said Civil Aviation Department Director General Somchai Phiphutthawat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828780-thailand-seeks-discussion-with-aviation-regulators/

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MOSCOW (AP) - Vladimir Putin accuses US of meddling in FIFA affairs, trying to take away Russia's World Cup.

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SET index closed 1,493.61 down 7.23; Bt/USD33.57; GBP51.39; AUD25.47; EUR36.50; CAD26.75; HKD4.30; SGD24.68; JPY27.00

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Prayut promises to shorten weekly TV programme
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will try to shorten his weekly TV address from an hour to about 30 minutes.

He said his staffs are considering a proper time slot for the address. Currently, his weekly TV programme is aired at 8:30 pm every Friday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Prayut-promises-to-shorten-weekly-TV-programme-30261132.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-28

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PM says there are many complaints against Thaksin’s controversial remarks



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said Thursday that there were many complaints from members of the public as well as the military against fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawtra’s remarks in his recent interview in Seoul that they strongly felt to be offending to the revered institution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828801-pm-says-there-are-many-complaints-against-thaksins-controversial-remarks/

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Thailand targets top five market share for halal exports

BANGKOK, 28 May 2015 (NNT) - The government has been supporting Thai halal products, aiming to become one of the world’s top five exporters by 2020.

The government has implemented policies to promote halal businesses. These policies focus on creating an outstanding international reputation and promoting the latest industrial technology. Three main export groups being advocated include food, clothing, and cosmetics or spa products.

The public sector will also support businesses in maintaining international standards for halal certification. Halal exports in 2015 have a projected value of 6.1 billion US dollars or 205.7 billion baht, a growth of 5.1 percent over last year.

The government has also encouraged the private sector to participate in the Muslim fashion exhibition in Turkey and Indonesia. The exhibition is internationally renowned, and expects visitors from all over the world.


-- NNT 2015-05-28

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Man flees Bangkok after stabbing girlfriend in broad daylight (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Police are hunting for a man who publicly stabbed his girlfriend in broad daylight in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828803-man-flees-bangkok-after-stabbing-girlfriend-in-broad-daylight/

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Putin accuses US of meddling into FIFA affairs

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of meddling in FIFA's affairs and hinted that it was part of an attempt to take the 2018 World Cup away from his country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828804-putin-accuses-us-of-meddling-into-fifa-affairs/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 29 May 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/828855-thailand-live-friday-29-may-2015/