Thailand Live Saturday 13 Jun 2015

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NRC holds public hearings in Trang

TRANG, 13 June 2015 (NNT) – Members of the National Reform Council’s special committee for public participation and hearing went to the southern province of Trang to gauge local people’s opinions about the country’s reform.

The mobile meeting was held by NRC members, Gen Jira Komutpong, Chirmsak Pinthong and Somsak Lostapornpipit. Trang provincial Governor Somsak Parisuttho Hemthanon and national artists Narong Chanpum were the co-speakers.

The discussion was joined by representatives of more than 30 civil groups. Topics which capture participants’ attention were election fraud, conservation of the last batch of Dugong and sustainable solutions to the falling rubber price.

Results of the discussion will be compiled and incorporated in the content of the national reform.

-- NNT 2015-06-13

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100 rai of Phuket park land seized
Darawan Naknakhonland,

Park officials post signs on rubber trees which are alleged to be in park land.

PHUKET: 100 rai of land has been seized and five people are under investigation following investigations into encroachment Sirinart National Park.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832615-100-rai-of-phuket-park-land-seized/

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Bangkok Poll says lottery price control will work only in initial stage and overpricing will return in the long run

BANGKOK: -- The government's 80-baht lottery price control will work only in initial stage while in the long run, overpricing will return.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832616-bangkok-poll-says-lottery-price-control-will-work-only-in-initial-stage-and-overpricing-will-return/

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Tourism minister says MERS outbreak not affecting tourism

BANGKOK: -- Tourism minister says MERS outbreak not affecting tourism Tourism minister says MERS outbreak not affecting tourism

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832619-tourism-minister-says-mers-outbreak-not-affecting-tourism/

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Farmers urged to delay in season rice growing as water shortage critical

BANGKOK: -- Government urges rice farmers to delay in-season planting as water shortage becomes critical

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832624-farmers-urged-to-delay-in-season-rice-growing-as-water-shortage-critical/

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Farmers face harder time to grow first rice crop

BANGKOK: -- The severe drought that is afflicting the country is at the moment approaching crisis levels for rice farmers in the Chao Phraya river basin and along the irrigation canals as the Irrigation Department is unable to provide adequate irrigation for in-season rice crops that have already been seeded.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832624-farmers-urged-to-delay-in-season-rice-growing-as-water-shortage-critical/#entry9511202

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Thailand welcomes 13-millionth tourist at Suvarnabhumi Airport

SAMUT PRAKAN, 13 June 2015 (NNT) - Vu Minh Phuong, a 23-year-old Vietnamese tourist, was warmly welcomed by Thai authorities on her arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she was the 13-millionth tourist visiting Thailand this year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832683-thailand-welcomes-13-millionth-tourist-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

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Chiang Mai prepares for mobile Cabinet meeting

CHIANG MAI, 13 June 2015 (NNT) – Chiang Mai province is now preparing to accommodate the 2nd mobile Cabinet meeting, which will survey provincial agencies’ proceedings in accordance with the government’s policy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832684-chiang-mai-prepares-for-mobile-cabinet-meeting/

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Irrigation water to be supplied to provinces in July

BANGKOK, 13 June 2015 (NNT) – The government has urged all provinces to prepare areas to receive irrigation during July and requested farmers to slow down their cultivation due to the low water condition, said government’s Deputy Spokesperson.

Regarding the current drought situation, the Prime Minister’s Office Deputy Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd has said that the government has appointed provincial governors to inform farmers residing in irrigation areas and the Chao Phraya River basin to slow down their cultivation, especially for rice, as the current level of water stored at reservoirs are low.

More rain water is required before supplying more water to the irrigation system. Therefore, farmers should not hasten their cultivation, as plants maybe damaged due to the lack of water. Farmers should also be patient on officials' decision to release more water, as the release of water will affect the entire irrigation system that includes water for consumption.

Under the current plan of the Royal Irrigation Department, irrigation water will be supplied to all irrigation areas within July, says the deputy spokesman.

He has added that the government has launched an income subsidy campaign to farmers affected by the drought under the 1.8 billion baht budget. 37,569 farmers out of the targeted 44,000 have already applied to receive subsidy, while farmers can consult with farmers' center at the subdistrict level and the provincial Damrongdham center for assistance.

-- NNT 2015-06-13

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Police detain Burmese & Bangladshi human trade suspects

SONGKHLA, 13 June 2015 (NNT) – Songkha police have taken Burmese and Bangladeshi human trafficking suspects into custody.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832687-police-detain-burmese-bangladshi-human-trade-suspects/

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Prayut introduces “Police i lert u” app but cautions against foul play

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha last night introduced the police's emergency assistance mobile application to the people who need urgent police help or alert any crime saying it is a new channel to communicate instantly with the police.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832688-prayut-introduces-police-i-lert-u-app-but-cautions-against-foul-play/

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Chon Buri:- Five Nigerian men and a Thai women have been arrested for having allegedly run an online love scam to deceive Thai gay men to wire them money.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832693-five-nigerian-men-arrested-for-deceiving-thai-gay-men/

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