Thailand Live Friday 12 Jun 2015

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Madam gets 10 years after buttocks-enhancement death
MARYCLAIRE DALE, Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former madam who performed illegal "body sculpting" was sentenced Thursday to 10 to 20 years in prison after the death of a dancer whose heart stopped after nearly half a gallon of silicone was injected into her buttocks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832325-illegal-buttocks-surgeon-jailed-in-us-after-briton-dies/

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Grand Ole Opry member Jim Ed Brown dead at 81.

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US to hold major military exercise again in Thailand
MATTHEW PENNINGTON, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States plans to hold its annual Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand again next year despite concern that a post-coup government is slipping in its timetable for restoring democracy, a senior U.S. official said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832333-us-to-hold-major-military-exercise-again-in-thailand/

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Gasohol prices increased by 0.50 baht, E85 by 0.30 baht

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015, (NNT) - PTT and Bangchak have announced a 50-satang per liter fuel price hike for most of Benzene and Gasohol. The changes take effect this morning at 5 AM.

The new pump prices in Bangkok and its vicinity are as follows: Benzene 95 is now 35.56 baht per liter, gasohol 95 and 91 cost 29.90 baht and 29.08 baht a liter, respectively. E20 and E85 gasohol are going for 27.68 baht and 23.38 baht per liter, respectively.

Diesel price, however, remains unchanged, at 25.99 baht a liter.

The new prices already took effect this morning at 5 am.


-- NNT 2015-06-12

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Poll shows peace is the most important thing in people's minds

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – The latest poll conducted by a committee under the National Reform Council has found that the public would like to see peace in the country the most and that they want the next prime minister to enter office via a general election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832339-thai-poll-shows-peace-is-the-most-important-thing-in-peoples-minds/

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Single visa for two kingdoms #CAM #THA

Cambodia and Thailand have joined hands to increase foreign and inter-ASEAN tourism under the “Two Kingdoms One Destination” tourism pact.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832336-single-visa-for-two-kingdoms-cam-tha/

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AMLO seizes 34 million baht more of human trafficking network's assets



BANGKOK: -- The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) revealed today that it had seized a further 34 million baht worth of assets belonging to a human trafficking syndicate helmed by Lt Gen Manas Khongpaen bringing the total assets seized so far to more than 109 million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832361-amlo-seizes-34-million-baht-more-of-human-trafficking-network-s-assets/

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GLO continues checking lottery market to control 80-baht price



BANGKOK: -- A special unit of the Government Lottery Office (GLO) and police continued to survey the lottery market in its effort to make sure that all lottery vendors sell at 80-baht apiece.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832362-glo-continues-checking-lottery-market-to-control-80-baht-price/

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SET up 1.84 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Government to help poor family's kids

BANGKOK: -- The government is now introducing a program to assist poor families with young children by providing them with a monthly allowance of 400 baht as a way to support child development in the long run, according to National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832364-government-to-help-poor-thai-familys-kids/

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Prayut invites Singapore to invest in infrastructure projects



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha thanked the Singaporean government for its understanding of the current situation in Thailand, and invited Singapore to invest in the infrastructure development in Thailand, specifically in its special economic zones.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832368-prayut-invites-singapore-to-invest-in-infrastructure-projects/

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Danish Ambassador taps Phuket Gov on hot issues
Supatra Sutham


Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong (right) welcomes Danish Ambassador to Thailand Mikael Hemniti Winther. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- Jet-skis, beach zones, tourist safety and traffic were among the topics discussed at a closed-door meeting between Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong and Danish Ambassador to Thailand Mikael Hemniti Winther at Provincial Hall yesterday afternoon (June11).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832369-danish-ambassador-taps-phuket-gov-on-hot-issues/

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Single visa for two kingdoms



BANGKOK: -- Cambodia and Thailand have joined hands to increase foreign and inter-ASEAN tourism under the “Two Kingdoms One Destination” tourism pact by introducing a single-visa option for tourists, The Phnom Penh Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832336-single-visa-for-two-kingdoms-cam-tha/#entry9506752

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Police arrest Bali murder suspect



DENPASAR: -- Bali police have arrested a man suspected of murdering Angeline, an eight-year-old girl whose body was found buried behind her foster mother's home in Denpasar on Wednesday, according to The Jakarta Post.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832079-bali-police-arrest-six-after-missing-schoolgirl-found-murdered/?p=9506817

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Transport Minister visits Pattaya - Hua Hin ferry pier construction site

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015, (NNT) - Transport Minister Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong yesterday visited the construction site of the Pattaya - Hua Hin ferry pier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832374-transport-minister-visits-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry-pier-construction-site/

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Grandma busts Tai Chi move to catch thief
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: NewsConnect Channel

CHONBURI: -- A 70-year-old grandma revealed her secret identity as a superwoman with the power of Tai Chi when she caught a thief who stole money from a coffee shop in Chonburi.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832379-grandma-busts-tai-chi-move-to-catch-thief/

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The world's first penis transplant has reportedly resulted in a pregnancy
By Rachel Feltman

WASHINGTON: -- The recipient of the world's first successful penis transplant will soon be a father, according to the South African outlet News24. His surgeons were recently informed that his girlfriend is pregnant.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832383-the-worlds-first-penis-transplant-has-reportedly-resulted-in-a-pregnancy/

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Pathum Thani initiates roadside landscaping project

PATHUM THANI, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – Klongsam district, Pathum Thani province has initiated a roadside landscaping project, in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Dr. Veerasak Hadda, chief of Klongsam district office, explained that the local administration grew 20 breeds of lotus along 16-kilometers of road parallel the Klongsam canal.

While dedicated to Her Royal Highness's fifth cycle and 60th birthday anniversary, the project also aims to promote downtown Pathum Thani as 'the City of Lotuses,' as well as preserve local and exotic lotus species.

Aside from lotus flowers, the office has also planned to grow golden shower trees on both sides of Klongsam canal.


-- NNT 2015-06-12

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Suvarnabhumi has fastest airport Wi-Fi in the world, study finds

Public WiFi & 3G/4G users have tested and evaluated the quality of WiFi in over 130 airports in 53 countries worldwide. 5 European, 2 American and 3 Asian airports have made to Top 10 list as fastest WiFi airports.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832395-suvarnabhumi-has-fastest-airport-wi-fi-in-the-world-study-finds/

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Boy, 11, dies, crushed by Phuket cement truck
Eakkapop Thongtub


Rescue workers attend to Thanapat, 11, at the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- An 11-year-old boy died after the motorbike driven by his mother collided with a cement truck in front of Makro on Vichit Songkram Rd, in Vichit, yesterday evening (June 11).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832398-boy-11-dies-crushed-by-phuket-cement-truck/

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Duo Busted for Pickpocketing Foreign Tourist in Pattaya
By Khaosod English


The money recovered by police in a wallet stolen from a Japanese tourist in Pattaya, 12 June 2015.

CHONBURI — Police say they have arrested two transgender women for allegedly stealing a Japanese tourist’s wallet in the resort town of Pattaya this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832399-duo-busted-for-pickpocketing-foreign-tourist-in-pattaya/

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Conversation with Clinton costs $2,700

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Four, five, even six times per week, Hillary Clinton meets deep-pocketed supporters eager to shake hands with the celebrity Democrat - all-but-obligatory encounters helping her amass the war chest needed to win the White House.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832400-conversation-with-hillary-clinton-costs-us2700/

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Two Suspected Insurgents Captured in Raid on Jungle Outpost
By Khaosod English


Two suspected insurgents are detained by security officers at a jungle outpost in Narathiwat province, 12 June 2015.

NARATHIWAT — The Thai military says it detained two members of the southern separatist movement following a gunfight in the border province of Narathiwat today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832401-two-suspected-insurgents-captured-in-raid-on-jungle-outpost-in-narathiwat/

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Two ladyboy pickpockets arrested for stealing from Japanese tourist

Pattaya, Chon Buri:- Two alleged adyboy pickpockets – a Thai and a Cambodian – were arrested by Pattaya police once they allegedly stole a wallet from a Japanese tourist early Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832399-duo-busted-for-pickpocketing-foreign-tourist-in-pattaya/#entry9507410

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Pattaya boat operators called on carpet following 2 near-disasters

Marine Department Region 6 Director Pimuk Prayoonphrom talks to reporters after the meeting.

PATTAYA:--After two serious ferry accidents in two days, area official and marine regulators summoned Pattaya boat operators to remind them of the need for proper maintenance and compliance with regulations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832388-pattaya-boat-operators-called-on-carpet-following-2-near-disasters/

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Nong Khai applies MERS-CoV surveillance to train stations & check points



NONG KHAI, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – In a bid to prevent the spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), disease control and immigration officials in Nong Khai province are joining hands applying surveillance measures to incoming passengers from infection-prone countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832402-nong-khai-applies-mers-surveillance-to-train-stations-check-points/

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Bangkok-bound train hits truck, leaving one dead



PHITSANULOK: -- A 22-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured when a Denchai-Bangkok train crashed into a pickup truck at an unmanned railway crossing in Phitsanulok province Friday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832404-bangkok-bound-train-hits-truck-leaving-one-dead/

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NLA inquires in to government’s education assessment policy

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NN) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has inquired into the quality of the government's assessment of teachers and schools.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832406-nla-inquires-in-to-thai-govts-education-assessment-policy/

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OBEC to punish late school book distributors

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NNT) - The Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has resolved to crack down on its schools, following parent complaints regarding incomplete or delayed textbook distribution.

The OBEC outlined new guidelines and allocated a clear budget for textbook procurement.

Schools under its supervision must submit purchasing orders in accordance with their OBEC funding by a required deadline to the Office of the Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Educational Personnel (OTEP) and its distributors.

Any delay in textbook distribution caused by the school or distributor will be investigated and the person(s) responsible punished accordingly.

OBEC Secretary-General Kamol Rodklai has reiterated these orders to schools across the country. The office has dispatched inspectors to ensure schools are fully-stocked before the term begins.


-- NNT 2015-06-12

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PWA to scrap water minimum usage tariff

BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has decided to scrap its minimum water tariff, starting next month.

The PWA said the move was meant to relieve the financial burden on households in the face of economic slowdown. The revocation applies to all provinces across the country.

Currently, residents are required to pay a minimum 50 baht per month. Government agencies and small businesses must pay a minimum 150 baht per month, and state enterprises and large businesses 300 baht per month.

Beginning July 1, residents will be charged only for the amount of water they use. Tariff payments will no longer be required.

PWA Governor Ratana Kitchawan said revoking the tariff reflected the agency's determination to fair public service. The PWA Governor also affirmed that all utility revenue was used to expand waterworks to cope surging demand.


-- NNT 2015-06-12