Thailand Live Sunday 14 Jun 2015

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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....inst-foul-play/

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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....trade-suspects/

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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....abinet-meeting/

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Police beef up fight against vice and illegal racing
THE SUNDAY NATION

Two riders are stopped at a police checkpoint in Pathum Thani that was mainly set up to intercept illegal street racers.

BANGKOK: -- POLICE are continuing measures to tackle youths using alcohol and drugs and engaging in illegal street racing, with checkpoints set up in nine provinces from 11pm to 6am to target racers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832726-police-beef-up-fight-against-vice-and-illegal-racing/

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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....g-thai-gay-men/

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CONCERNED' OVER ELECTION DELAY
Thai-US ties hinge on 'return of democracy'
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL 'CONCERNED' OVER POSSIBLE DELAY IN ELECTIONS

THE UNITED STATES still has some reservations about normalising bilateral ties with Thailand, with US charge d'affaires in Thailand W Patrick Murphy saying yesterday that Thai-US relations will return to "full potential once democracy is restored"

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832728-thai-us-ties-hinge-on-return-of-democracy/

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Thai students still in detention in Lahore, pending legal procedures
THE SUNDAY NATION, REUTERS

BANGKOK: -- ALL THE five Thai students arrested in Pakistan for trying to board a plane with parts of a pistol and ammunition are still under detention there, contrary to earlier reports that four of them have been freed, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832729-thai-students-still-in-detention-in-lahore-pending-legal-procedures/

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Werachon - speaking the PM's mind
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN,
WIRAJ SRIPONG
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- DEPUTY SPOKESMAN ON THE CHALLENGES OF HIS NEW JOB

THE PRIME minister always speaks from the heart so it is crucial to convey his messages correctly when serving as his interpreter, says newly appointed Deputy Government Spokesman Major-General Werachon Sukondhapatipak.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832730-werachon-speaking-the-pms-mind/

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Online voting in referendum suggested for overseas Thais
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- NATIONAL Reform Council member Sangsidh Piriyarangsan yesterday suggested that the Election Commission conduct the upcoming public referendum on the charter draft online to allow Thais living abroad the chance to vote.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832732-online-voting-in-referendum-suggested-for-overseas-thais/

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Worker killed in landslide
The Sunday Nation

PHUKET: -- One Myanmar worker was killed and five others wounded when a landslide hit a hotel construction site in the Patong area of Phuket's Kathu district yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832607-one-man-dies-five-injured-in-phuket-construction-site-landslide/#entry9512478

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New court to deal with 3 rising crimes
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE CRIMINAL COURT has set up a new division to deal specifically with cases involving human smuggling, corruption and illegal drugs in order to help speed up the trials of such cases, a senior judiciary official said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832733-new-court-to-deal-with-3-rising-crimes/

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Bt100 million assets seized after raids on drug networks
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the Department of Special Investigation have carried out joint raids at 48 locations in 10 provinces in a case involving 32 suspects allegedly involved in four drug networks - with nearly Bt100 million in assets seized, ONCB secretary-general Permpong Chaowalit told a press conference yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832734-bt100-million-assets-seized-after-raids-on-drug-networks/

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Lottery vendor fined for overpricing
THE SUNDAY NATION

KORAT: -- A lottery vendor in Nakhon Ratchasima's Phimai district was yesterday arrested for selling three lottery tickets at Bt90 each to a customer.

As Somboon Sahatsukmankhong, 71, confessed to selling the tickets at a higher price than the capped price of Bt80. Police halved the fine to Bt5,000 and released after giving him a warning. The country's retail vendors are required to sell lottery tickets at Bt80 or face a maximum fine of Bt10,000 and/or up to one month in prison.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Lottery-vendor-fined-for-overpricing-30262280.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-14

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Ex-royal aide re-enacts alleged crimes
KITTIPONG MANEERIT
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- FORMER grand chamberlain Montree Sotangkoon was yesterday brought to re-enact his alleged crimes at two locations in Bangkok after being charged with abuse of power and lese majeste.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832735-ex-royal-aide-re-enacts-alleged-crimes/

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Tourism must avoid putting all eggs in one basket
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Strategy must focus on diversification as excessive dependence on Chinese visitors could leave us vulnerable

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832736-tourism-must-avoid-putting-all-eggs-in-one-basket/

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Clinton kicks off 2016 bid, embracing chance to make history
LISA LERER, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton formally kicked off her presidential campaign on Saturday with an enthusiastic embrace of her potential to become the first woman to win the White House, asking supporters gathered at her first major outdoor rally to join her in building an America "where we don't leave anyone out, or anyone behind."

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832737-clinton-kicks-off-2016-bid-embracing-chance-to-make-history/

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Latest: Father of man linked to shooting says son was angry

DALLAS (AP) — The father of a man linked by authorities to an attack on Dallas police headquarters says his son had strong feelings against law enforcement.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832738-father-of-man-linked-to-shooting-says-son-was-angry/

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6 Gitmo detainees sent to Oman, ending pause in transfers
NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press

A pause in prisoner transfers from Guantanamo Bay has ended with the arrival Saturday in Oman of six Yemenis long held at the U.S. prison for suspected terrorists.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832739-6-gitmo-detainees-sent-to-oman-ending-pause-in-transfers/

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Govt suggested to update number of immigrant child labour to find a right solution

BANGKOK, 13 June 2015 (NNT) - An independent scholar for labour affairs, Miss Taneeya Rungcharoen, suggested that the Labour Ministry find the exact number of child immigrants in order to solve the child labour problem at its root.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832740-govt-suggested-to-update-number-of-immigrant-child-labour-to-find-a-right-solution/

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Deadly dish: the dinner that can give you cancer
By Jonathan Head

BANGKOK: -- A local delicacy in north-east Thailand, made from raw fish, has been found to be behind a high incidence of liver cancer in the area, and doctors are trying to educate people about the risk.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832742-deadly-dish-the-dinner-that-can-give-you-cancer/

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Thailand thumps Indonesia, sets up SEA Games final v Myanmar
JOHN PYE, AP Sports Writer

SINGAPORE (AP) — Defending champion Thailand moved into a Southeast Asian Games final against Myanmar with a thumping 5-0 win Saturday that will send Indonesia into the international football wilderness with a result that players and supporters would prefer to forget.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832749-thailand-thumps-indonesia-sets-up-sea-games-final-v-myanmar/

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NLA to deliberate the revised interim charter in three readings in just one day

BANGKOK, 14 June 2015 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will be deliberating the revised interim constitution in three readings within one day, according to the NLA’s 2nd Vice President Peerasak Porjit.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832756-nla-to-deliberate-the-revised-interim-charter-in-three-readings-in-just-one-day/

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New machines to replace use of methyl bromide in rice fumigation

BANGKOK, 14 June 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will be supplied with machines for the disinfestation of weevil's eggs through the dielectric method, under a collaboration between the Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA) and Eureka Design Public Company Limited.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832759-new-machines-to-replace-use-of-methyl-bromide-in-rice-fumigation/

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Turkish couple rescued after getting lost on hike in Phuket forest
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Two Turkish tourists – a man and wife couple – who had gotten lost in a Thalang forest while hiking yesterday afternoon, were finally rescued by authorities late last night and have been returned safely to their Patong hotel.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832768-turkish-couple-rescued-after-getting-lost-on-hike-in-phuket-forest/

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Wissanu says next election to be held August next year
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam said Sunday that if the draft constitution is endorsed by the people in a national referendum, the next election will be held in August next year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832782-wissanu-says-next-election-to-be-held-august-next-year/

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Poll shows most people disagree with banned politicians be allowed to return to politics

BANGKOK: -- More than half of the people polled by the National Institute of Development Administration disagreed with a proposed amendment to the interim constitution to pave way for banned politicians to be appointed as members of the cabinet or the National Legislative Assembly.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832785-poll-shows-most-people-disagree-with-banned-politicians-be-allowed-to-return-to-politics/

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Water level at Bhumibol and Sirikit dams most critical in 51 years

BANGKOK: -- Water level at Bhumibol and Sirikit dams most critical in 51 yearsWater level at Bhumibol and Sirikit dams most critical in 51 years

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832787-water-level-at-bhumibol-and-sirikit-dams-most-critical-in-51-years/

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Sukhumbhand inspects Klong Krathiam drainage station
The Nation

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra Sunday inspected the Klong Krathiam drainage station on Soi Lardprao 87 to make sure that the station would be ready to drain rainwater in time when heavy rains occur in the capital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832788-sukhumbhand-inspects-klong-krathiam-drainage-station/

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NRC to conclude works end of this month
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Council will hold a meeting on June 30 to conclude its works for complying a report to pass on the unfinished tasks to the new reform driving council, Wanchai Sonsiri, secretary general of the NRC whips, said Sunday.

He said the NRC will hold a meeting Monday to discuss preparations for the June 30 meeting.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/NRC-to-conclude-works-end-of-this-month-30262287.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-14

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Broadcasting panel to mull scrapping analog TV broadcasts

BANGKOK: -- The broadcasting commission will on Monday consider scrapping analog TV broadcasts of three state-run TV stations and Thai PBS independent station.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832790-broadcasting-panel-to-mull-scrapping-analog-tv-broadcasts/