Thailand Live Monday 15 Jun 2015

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Bangkok foster father forces son, 13, to sexually assault his niece, 8
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- A foster father was arrested Friday for forcing his adopted son, 13, to rape his 8-year-old niece at his home in the Udom Suk area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832957-bangkok-foster-father-forces-son-13-to-sexually-assault-his-niece-8/

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Free Phuket Airport shuttle bus service still going ahead
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Phuket International Airport Director, Monrudee Gettuphan.

PHUKET: -- Even though the current Phuket Airport Bus Express service is running at a loss, a plan by Phuket International Airport and Phuket Provincial Office to introduce a free shuttle bus service still looks to be going ahead according to Airport Director, Monrudee Gettuphan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832962-free-phuket-airport-shuttle-bus-service-still-going-ahead/

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Auditor-General ramps up anti-corruption drive in Phuket
Nattha Thepbamrung


Prof Chaiyasit Trachutham, chairman of the OAG Executive Committee. Photo: Nattha Thepbamrung

PHUKET: -- The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) began ramping up its anti-corruption drive in Phuket with a two-day seminar among high-ranking officials in Phuket Town on Thursday and Friday (June 11-12).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832963-auditor-general-ramps-up-anti-corruption-drive-in-phuket/

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Bueng Kan joins World Blood Donor Day 2015

BUENG KAN, 15 June 2015, (NNT) - Bueng Kan province yesterday held a major blood drive in Seka District Hospital, marking World Blood Donor Day 2015.

The event replenished stores for cases of emergency and commemorated Dr. Karl Landsteiner, the Austrian biologist and physician who pioneered blood transfusions.

The provincial Red Cross office organized the blood drive in response to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s policy to express gratitude to blood donors. The organization is currently promoting its campaign to encourage people to donate blood every three months.

The fair is the 12th of its kind in Thailand. Organizers said 60 percent of donors give blood once a year and only 7 percent of blood donors donate four times per year.

The Red Cross has encouraged blood donations every three months, claiming that giving blood promotes better health for donors and ensures a sufficient supply of blood for patients.


-- NNT 2015-06-15

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Petchaburi holds an annual civil servant seminar

PETCHABURI, 15 June 2015, (NNT) - The Petchaburi Provincial Administration office yesterday held an annual seminar educating its officials.

Organizers explained that the event is in accordance with the 2007 law, which states that each province must be able to draft its own budget without help from the central government.

The law was implemented in 2009. Budget and operation plans are crucial tools for local administrations to govern their provinces and connect with communities.

During the event, several senior civil servants took the stage to give lectures on their experiences to attendees.


-- NNT 2015-06-15

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Healthcare 2015 festival wraps up over the weekend

BANGKOK, 15 June 2015, (NNT) - The Healthcare 2015 festival concluded yesterday, with a large number of health enthusiasts in attendance on the last day.

The fair started June 11 and has been well-received by the public. Twelve medical institutes offered physical examinations to attendees, along with free flu shots and Diphtheria vaccinations.

Several workshops were held on various topics during the event. Subjects included ‘cancer prevention and treatment by SKT meditation’ and ‘music therapy’. The fair also featured Thai herbs and traditional Thai treatments.

More than 300 vendors have participated in the event, offering health-related products such as traditional Thai herbal medicine, supplements, and cosmetics.


-- NNT 2015-06-15

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Water levels in 4 major dams remain critical

BANGKOK, 15 June 2015 (NNT)-The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has disclosed that the water levels in 4 major dams remain critical. The amount of water released will be lowered by half to assure sufficient supply of water for domestic consumption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832787-water-level-at-bhumibol-and-sirikit-dams-most-critical-in-51-years/?p=9516144#entry9516144

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PWO: 650,000 tons of stockpiled rice declared rotten, to be used as fuel

BANGKOK, 15 June 2015, (NNT) - The Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) is working with police regarding the inferior rice in its stock, which totals one million tons.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832966-650000-tons-of-stockpiled-thai-rice-declared-rotten-to-be-used-as-fuel/

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EDU UPDATE
Officials found delaying delivery of textbooks to be punished: Obec
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) is investigating complaints that some students have not yet received all the textbooks they need for their classes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832967-thai-officials-found-delaying-delivery-of-textbooks-to-be-punished-obec/

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Prayut has two months to stay in office after election in August 2016



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain in office two months after the general election is held.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832970-prayut-has-two-months-to-stay-in-office-after-election-in-august-2016/

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Curse succeeds in stopping litterbugs, official says
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: JS100

BANGKOK: -- For all the fruitless crackdowns on gambling, traffic, prostitution, pornography, etc., one city official says he has an approach that works: appeal to superstition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832972-curse-succeeds-in-stopping-litterbugs-thai-official-says/

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Border checkpoints reinforced to prevent MERS outbreak

UBON RATCHATHANI, 15 June 2015 (NNT) - Public Health Minister Dr. Ratchata Ratchatanawin has instructed public health officials at the Thai-Laotian border to conduct rigorous health checks to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832974-border-checkpoints-reinforced-to-prevent-mers-outbreak-in-thailand/

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Depressed father kills family before taking his life



BANGKOK: -- A depressed father murdered his family before hanging himself in a rented room of a house in Sichon district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Sichon police said this morning.

The 40-year-old father Phaisarl Yossuk, deeply affected by his runaway wife, poisoned his 14-year-old daughter, 8-year-old son, and 4-year-old daughter in the bedroom, and then hanged himself to a beam.

Neighbours told Si Chon station police that two days earlier, Phaisarl’s wife ran a way from home leaving her family behind.

The husband was deeply depressed for the burden to take care of three children, and the debts he owed, they told policy.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/depressed-father-kills-family-before-taking-his-life


-- Thai PBS 2015-06-15

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Honda reports another death in exploding airbag crisis

TOKYO (AFP) - Japanese automaker Honda has reported a new death linked to an exploding air bag crisis -- bringing the global total to seven fatalities and scores more injuries -- which sparked the recall of millions of vehicles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832988-honda-reports-another-death-in-exploding-airbag-crisis/

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Kasikorn to suspend all banking operations during July weekend

pic: www.facebook.com/KBankLive

Temporary system suspension from Kasikorn Bank PLC

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832985-kasikorn-to-suspend-all-banking-operations-during-july-weekend/

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Travelling German beggar with swollen leg is now in Metro Manila
By Coconuts Manila



MANILA: -- You would want to think twice before giving money to party boy and travelling beggar Benjamin Holst, who we hear is now in Metro Manila.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832989-travelling-german-beggar-with-swollen-leg-is-now-in-metro-manila/

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Min of Public Health urges public to destroy mosquito breeding grounds to prevent dengue fever

BANGKOK, 15 June 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Public Health is urging families to destroy mosquito breeding grounds every 7 days in an attempt to keep dengue fever at bay during the rainy season.

Full story: Thai Health Min urges public to destroy mosquito breeding grounds to prevent dengue fever

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NACC to organize annual award presentation for anti-graft achievements



BANGKOK, 15 June 2015 (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission is ready to organise an annual event to present awards to organizations that have been active in fighting corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832996-nacc-to-organize-annual-award-presentation-for-anti-graft-achievements/

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Water spout comes within a kilometer of Krabi fishing boats
Eakkapop Thongtub



KRABI: A group of fishermen fishing from their long-tail boats near Ko Pu island in Krabi's Khlong Neua district became startled earlier today after spotting a water spout that they claimed had come within one kilometre of their fishing boats out in the open ocean.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832997-water-spout-comes-within-a-kilometer-of-krabi-fishing-boats/

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Finn wins Miss Bikini Fitness in Pattaya


Linda and her two boys

PATTAYA: -- Only one year ago, Finnish Linda Suomela Hemangkorn jumped out of her comfort zone and started to train with heavy weights. Last month, she won gold in a muscle and physique contest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832999-finn-wins-miss-bikini-fitness-in-pattaya/

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Nok Air flight to Ranong forced by heavy rains to return to Don Mueang
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Heavy downpours and strong winds in Ranong Monday morning prompted Nok Air Flight DD7312 with 47 passengers to return to Don Mueang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833000-nok-air-flight-to-ranong-forced-by-heavy-rains-to-return-to-don-mueang/

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Tourism Associations of Phuket and Samui seek direct flights with Kazakhstan

PHUKET, 15 June 2015 (NNT) – The Tourism Associations of Phuket Province and Surat Thani’s Samui Island, will join the “Amazing Road Show to Kazakhstan 2015” organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in the Kazakh cities of Almaty and Astana from 15 to 20 June in order to open new tourist markets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833003-tourism-associations-of-phuket-and-samui-seek-direct-flights-with-kazakhstan/

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GLO enters agreement with PTT to allow lottery sales at PTT petrol stations



BANGKOK: -- Government Lottery Office (GLO) signed an agreement with Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT Plc) today to allow lottery vendors to sell lottery tickets at all 400 PTT petrol stations nationwide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833011-glo-enters-agreement-with-ptt-to-allow-lottery-sales-at-ptt-petrol-stations/

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Lottery tickets now sold at 70 baht in Sri Racha



CHONBURI: -- Lottery tickets now sold at 70 baht in Sri RachaLottery tickets now sold at 70 baht in Sri RachaLottery tickets now sold at 70 baht in Sri Racha

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833016-lottery-tickets-now-sold-at-70-baht-in-sri-racha/

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Weng calls for distribution of 50 million copies of draft charter

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Pheu Thai MP Weng Tojirakarn Monday called on the government to print and distribute 50 million copies of draft charter instead of printing and distributing only 19 million copies.

He said the copies should be sent to all 50 million eligible voters. He said the draft should be required to be endorsed by at least half of all 50 million eligible voters.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Weng-calls-for-distribution-of-50-million-copies-o-30262338.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-15

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Four senior Ayutthaya police officers axed after their men were implicated in drug trade



BANGKOK: -- Three senior police officers attached to Ayutthaya provincial police have been transferred out of the province for their alleged negligence allowing some of their subordinates to engage in drug trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833019-four-senior-ayutthaya-police-officers-axed-after-their-men-were-implicated-in-drug-trade/

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SET index closed 1,504.11 down 4.12; Bt/USD33.57; GBP51.93; AUD25.52; EUR37.57; CAD26.99; HKD4.30; SGD24.69; JPY27.01

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LE BOURGET, France (AP) - Airbus announces firm order for 60 jets from GECAS leasing company at Paris Air Show.

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PM proposes low-cost housing for low-income families
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- PRIME Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday floated the idea of building low-cost apartments for low-income people at locations close to mass-transit stations or major public-transport systems.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833024-pm-proposes-low-cost-housing-for-low-income-families/

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Tourism Department plans to register illegal tour guides
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Department will ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to approve its plan to allow foreigners to work as tour guides by calling them tourism coordinators, Promchote Traiwej, deputy director-general of the department said Monday.

The illegal foreign tour guides will be allowed to register for the job at Thai embassies and the Foreign Ministry, if the plan is approved by the prime minister.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Tourism-Department-plans-to-register-illegal-tour--30262344.html


-- The Nation 2015-06-15