Thailand Live Tuesday 16 Jun 2015

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Two rushed to hospital after eating puffer fish
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A 84-year-old woman and her 48-year-old son were rushed to the Wapi Pathum Hospital after they ate puffer fish Tuesday. They were identified as Thong Chaoprai and Banchong Chaoprai.

Thong's daughter, Noosoon, said her brother caught eight puffer fishes and the two grilled them for foods. They vomited and became unconscious 30 minutes after they ate the fish, she added. The two were in critical condition and were put on respiratory system.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-rushed-to-hospital-after-eating-puffer-fish-30262427.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-16

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Seismological Bureau visits Chiang Rai to provide local networks with earthquake information

CHIANG RAI, 16 June 2015 (NNT) - The Seismological Bureau of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has paid a visit to Chiang Rai province to educate locals and build disaster response networks, especially for earthquakes.

TMD Deputy Director Putchapong Nodthaisong presided over the opening ceremony of a training session for earthquake preparedness.

The event was attended by operators of the Northern Meteorological Center, meteorological stations in earthquake-prone areas, and the provincial disaster prevention and mitigation office, as well as members of the press.

The training session aimed to build a network of cooperation on earthquake response and preparation. The public was urged to develop skills pertaining to damage estimation and to follow news reports closely during a crisis.

Mr. Putchapong said that despite Thailand being a low-risk country, it is not completely safe from earthquake disasters. Quakes are considered unpredictable compared to other kinds of natural disasters.


-- NNT 2015-06-16

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Korat to build 30m baht bike lane

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 16 June 2015 (NNT) – Nakhon Ratchasima Province is planning to construct bicycle lanes to promote eco-tourism, said governor in a conference.

The Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Thongchai Lueadul today presided over the conference detailing the construction project of bicycle lanes unveiling the project’s background and design ideas, allowing related agencies to send in feedback, comments and suggestions on the project.

The 30 million baht 10.1 kilometre bicycle lane project will connect tourism attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima Province such as the Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo and the Korat Fossil Museum, as well as connecting to the tourism attractions in Wang Nam Khiao District.

The bicycle lane project is proposed to be located along the right side of Highway No. 304 Don Khwang - Pho Klang on the section between the 286 833 milestone and the 296 940 milestone. It will promote exercise and tourism on bicycles, provide safety for cyclist and prevent bicycle accidents, reduce pollution, reduce oil consumption, and promote eco-tourism.


-- NNT 2015-06-16

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France's Senate debates terminal sedation, not euthanasia

PARIS (AP) — France's debate over end-of-life care goes to the Senate, with a bill that would allow doctors to keep terminally ill patients sedated until death comes, but stops short of legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833259-frances-senate-debates-terminal-sedation-not-euthanasia/

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Thai Police Still Searching For Cars, Boats Belonging to Alleged Trafficking Kingpin
By Khaosod English


A press conference in Songkhla on police's crackdown on human trafficking, 15 June 2015.

SONGKHLA — Police say they are still looking for ten assets belonging to the alleged ringleader of human trafficking operations in southern Thailand, who is currently in police custody along with 54 other trafficking suspects.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833260-thai-police-still-searching-for-cars-boats-belonging-to-alleged-trafficking-kingpin/

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More information from developer about condo-for-visa deal
By Todd Ruiz


Photo: Kingdom Property

BANGKOK: -- A report from Thursday regarding a property developer partnering with a state enterprise to offer a 20-year visa for foreign buyers at its Pattaya condominium prompted a follow-up by property news site DDProperty.com with more information:

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833263-more-details-from-developer-about-20-year-thai-visacondo-deal/

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NLA to visit Loey & Udon Thani on Jun 20-21

BANGKOK, 16 June 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will visit Loei and Udon Thani provinces on June 20-21 to study their plans to expand its airport as a regional customs and tourism hub.

The event was planned by the Secretariat of the Senate, which also intends on developing a customs and bypass route in Loei, as well as addressing traffic problems in Udon Thani.

The Secretariat has invited the residents of both provinces to a public hearing, in order for the NLA to take stakeholder opinions into consideration.


-- NNT 2015-06-16

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BEIRUT (AP) - Activists, Kurdish commander say Kurds in full control of Tal Abyad, dealing major blow to IS.

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'Thailand's Got Talent' apologises for 'disrespecting spirits'
AFP

BANGKOK: -- The makers of a Thai reality television show have held an apologetic mountaintop prayer ritual after viewers accused them of angering sacred spirits during their last episode.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833266-thailands-got-talent-apologises-for-disrespecting-spirits/

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Phuket storm fells tree and electricity pylons
Eakkapop Thongtub


Workers remove the tree from the road in front of the Merlin Beach Resort in Patong.

PHUKET: -- Heavy rain and strong winds brought down a tree and two electricity pylons south of Patong early this morning (June 16).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833267-phuket-storm-fells-tree-and-electricity-pylons/

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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) - Dawn train crash in Tunisia kills 17 after semi-trailer blocks tracks west of capital.

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The $9 billion man? Donald Trump set to announce 2016 plans
By STEVE PEOPLES

WASHINGTON (AP) — With a presidential field approaching 20 high-profile Republicans, the GOP's 2016 class offers voters a little bit of everything.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833270-the-us9-billion-man-donald-trump-set-to-announce-2016-plans/

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Thai Govt Considers Invoking Emergency Powers to Prevent Street Racing
By Khaosod English


Soldiers and police arrest more than 400 teenage street racers in Bangkok, 31 May 2015

BANGKOK – Thailand's military leader is considering invoking his emergency powers to pass an order that would allow authorities to arrest teenagers who are preparing to illegally race motorcycles on the streets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833272-thai-govt-considers-invoking-emergency-powers-to-prevent-street-racing/

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PM tasks Cabinet with asking public to delay rice farming due to water shortage

BANGKOK, 16 June 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all officials at the Cabinet meeting to help tackle the drought crisis and seek public cooperation in postponing the planting of in-season crops.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833299-pm-tasks-cabinet-with-asking-public-to-delay-rice-farming-due-to-water-shortage/

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Mushroom-picking couple released after 18 months in jail
By Coconuts Bangkok


ABOVE: Udom Sririwhatevs breaks down during sentencing that ordered him and his wife to prison for 15 years. Photo: Channel 3 News

BANGKOK: -- A middle-aged couple infamously sentenced to 15 years in prison for plucking a few mushrooms for their dinner table from a protected forest was released recently.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833301-mushroom-picking-couple-released-after-18-months-in-thai-jail/

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DSI to propose a new law to protect debtors from interest overcharging by creditors



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation is to propose the Justice Ministry to revoke the outdated Interest Rate Act B.E. 2475 and to replace it with a new law which will seek tougher penalties against lenders who overcharge their borrowers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833303-dsi-to-propose-a-new-law-to-protect-debtors-from-interest-overcharging-by-creditors/

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CAIRO (AP) - Egypt court upholds death sentence for ousted president over 2011 mass prison break.

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Govt seeks to extradite lese majeste suspect

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Attorney-General is coordinating with New Zealand to have lese majeste suspect Ekapob "Tang Achiwa" Luara extradited to face justice back home.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833306-thai-govt-seeks-to-extradite-lese-majeste-suspect-from-new-zealand/

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OAG to seek extradition of Tang Archiva from New Zealand



BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Attorney General has coordinated with New Zealand to seek the extradition of Ekkapob Luara, aka Tang Archiva, back to Thailand to face charges of lese majeste.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833306-thai-govt-seeks-to-extradite-lese-majeste-suspect-from-new-zealand/#entry9521140

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PM threatens legal actions against coup rumour monger

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has brushed aside a coup rumour insisting that it was spread by ill-intent elements to cause public confusion.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833334-pm-threatens-legal-actions-against-coup-rumour-monger/

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Revenue Department requests 1-year extension of 7% VAT rate
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE Revenue Department has proposed that the Finance Ministry leave the value-added-tax (VAT) rate unchanged at 7 per cent for one more year as a way to stimulate domestic consumption.

Prasong Poontaneat, director-general of the department, said it would propose an extension of the current VAT rate for one more year after its expiration on September 30, given the current economic situation. The extension would be aimed at promoting domestic consumption. According to the relevant tax law, the VAT rate should be 10 per cent.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Revenue-Department-requests-1-year-extension-of-7--30262454.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-16

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