Thailand Live Monday 8 Jun 2015

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Cop Charged With Killing Man at Pathum Thani Police Station
By Khaosod English


Pol.Col. Korawat Hanpradit, chief of Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station, speaking to reporters on 8 June 2015.

PATHUM THANI — A police officer has been charged with premeditated murder for fatally shooting a 30-year-old man at a police station in Pathum Thani province yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831368-cop-charged-with-killing-man-at-pathum-thani-police-station/

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UPDATE:

Army chief assures government and NCPO do not seek to perpetuate their powers

BANGKOK: -- The government and the National Council for Peace and Order will not seek to prolong their stay in power but are ready to listen to divergent views from all sectors of the society, said Deputy Defence Minister and Army Commander-in-Chief General Udomdej Seetabutr on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831319-thai-defense-minister-says-govt-has-no-intention-to-stay-in-power/#entry9494248

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Bangkok University officially endorses uniform gender choice
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photos: Bangkok University School of Fine and Applied Arts

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok University has officially announced an alternative dress code enabling “tomboys” and “ladyboys” to wear whichever uniform they prefer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831371-bangkok-university-officially-endorses-uniform-gender-choice/

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Nakhon Sawan hard hit by drought

BANGKOK, 8 June 2015 (NNT) - Drought has been continuously affecting farmers in Nakhon Sawan province due to a shortage of rain. Natural water sources have dried up, prompting the farmers to pump up groundwater to water their crops.

Many areas in the province have been hit by severe drought, including Chum Saeng district. A local farmer said this year’s drought was longer than normal since the rain usually fell this month, giving sufficient water for farming. This year’s long absence of rain made it necessary for the local farmers to use groundwater in their farms, the farmer said.

The water volumes of natural water sources in the province have been significantly decreasing. The Nakhon Sawan provincial administration and relevant units are urgently assisting the local farmers.


-- NNT 2015-06-08

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CENTRAL BANKING
BOT governor selection underway
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand governor selection committee will convene on June 10 to screen the qualifications of all five applicants, said a Finance Ministry official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831379-bot-governor-selection-underway/

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Expert speaker to head Thai politics update seminar: How did we get here?
The Phuket News


Graham Catterwell, has long been a keen observer of Thai politics, even before he became an international affairs advisor to Prime Minister Gen Kriangsak Chomanan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831385-expert-speaker-to-head-thai-politics-update-seminar-how-did-we-get-here/

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