Thailand Live Sunday 7 Jun 2015

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Flowers and Ornamental Plants and Fish Festival well attended

BANGKOK, 7 June 2015 (NNT) - The Flowers and Ornamental Plants and Fish Festival at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal next to Government House received positive feedback from the public, said Deputy Government Spokesman Maj.Gen. Sansern Kaeokamnerd. Over the past two days, the fair generated accumulated sales of more than 720,000 baht and with 11,780 visitors.

On 6 June 2015, sales totaled 583,000 baht, most of them were from ornamental fish. Highlight of the event is the display of “Thian Thalay” bonsai worth 2.5 million baht.

The objective of the fair was to help flower and ornamental plant and fish farmers sell their products directly to consumers, said Maj.Gen. Sansern. The event was a good opportunity for them to exchange information, network and learn about consumers’ demands directly. The government hoped that the fair would help them add value to their products and serve as a market where the public could buy good quality flowers and ornamental plants and fish at reasonable prices, the deputy government spokesman said.

-- NNT 2015-06-07

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Most people support reforms before election: survey
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- An opinion survey by Rajabhat Suan Dusit University found that 75.11 per cent of 1,249 respondents from around the country agreed with the proposal to have the interim government extend its term two more years to carry out national reforms before holding the next election.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831094-most-people-support-reforms-before-election-survey/

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Man who led IOC scandal probe: 'It may be too late for FIFA'
STEPHEN WILSON, AP Sports Writer

LONDON (AP) — A global sports organization pummeled by a corruption scandal. The president under pressure to resign. The U.S. Justice Department and FBI leading the investigation. Sponsors clamouring for reform.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831093-man-who-led-ioc-scandal-probe-it-may-be-too-late-for-fifa/

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Proud big brother George holds Princess Charlotte in first photos

Undated handout photo released by Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, Saturday shows Prince George (L) and his sister Princess Charlotte at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, Britain, mid-May 2015.//EPA

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831097-proud-big-brother-george-holds-princess-charlotte-in-first-photos/

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Tropical storm wreaks havoc in Nong Khai

NONG KHAI, 7 June 2015 (NNT) – A tropical storm wreaked havoc in the northeastern province of Nong Khai where scores of houses were reportedly damaged.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831107-tropical-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-nong-khai/

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Pattaya Floating Market wins Best Tourists Attraction

CHONBURI, 7 June 2015 (NNT) – Pattaya Floating Market has won the 2015 Best Tourists Attraction award in The Best of Thailand Rewards Voted by Chinese Tourists campaign, said the market’s manager in a press conference.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831120-pattaya-floating-market-wins-best-tourists-attraction/

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Social Security Office nods Finance Ministry’ loan request

BANGKOK, 7 June 2015 (NNT) – The Social Security Office has given the green light to the Ministry of Finance’s loan request of 200 billion baht.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831121-social-security-office-nods-finance-ministry-loan-request/

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Ten Rohingya escapes from detention centre in Songkhla
The Nation

Ten Rohingya migrants escaped from a detention centre in Tambon Kamphaengphet in Songkhla's Rattaphum district Saturday night, police said.

The centre was sheltering 61 Rohingya migrants. Police are tracing their escape route to try to recapture them.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Ten-Rohingya-escapes-from-detention-centre-in-Song-30261802.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-07

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Thai deadeye team wins two more sea games shooting gold medals
The Nation

Thailand's shooting team added up two more gold medals from the SEA Games shooting competition by the women's 10m air pistol team and the men's precision pistol team.

The national marksmen have produced a total of four golds including the men's 10m air rifle team and individual events on Saturday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thai-deadeye-team-wins-two-more-sea-games-shooting-30261805.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-07

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UPDATE:

Opposing poll results from Nida and Dusit polls

BANGKOK: -- Nida Poll shows that 54 percent of the people polled support the next prime minister to come from an elected legislator whereas Dusit Poll shows 76.94 percent want to see reforms before the country goes to the poll and that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha should stay on to ensure reforms to be implemented.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831094-most-people-support-reforms-before-election-survey/#entry9491290

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Boon Rawd chairman dies at 87
The Nation
BANGKOK: -- Chamnong Bhirombhakdi, chairman of the Boon Rawd Brewery, died on Saturday after he has been admitted to a hospital since January.

He was 87 years old. A bathing rite was held at his house on Sukhumvit 63 at 4pm. Funeral rite will also be held the house.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Boon-Rawd-chairman-dies-at-87-30261811.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-07

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