Thailand Live Wednesday 24 Jun 2015

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JAPAN
Government sets targets to tackle deaths by overwork
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Asia News Network

TOKYO: -- The government presented a draft outline of policies on prevention of death from overwork, or karoshi, to the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835255-japanese-government-sets-targets-to-tackle-deaths-by-overwork/

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Phetchaburi joins in ‘SME Provincial Champions’ campaign

PHETCHABURI, 25 June 2015 (NNT) - Phetchaburi Province in the central region has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) and the Ministry of Interior to jointly promote a campaign called ‘SME Provincial Champions’.

The government is promoting the campaign nationwide to create a network of industrial SME operators and empower the SME sector in each province. Interested industrial SME owners can apply for the program at the provincial Damrongtham Center. Under the ‘SME Provincial Champions’ program, each province will select three applicants qualified for comprehensive trainings for three groups of businesses namely a startup group, a rising star group and a group of turnaround operators.

The list of selected applicants will be announced on June 30. SME operators partaking in the program will learn more about business development and in-depth analysis of their businesses. They will be given training to achieve the results of the analysis they have made, and also training in marketing and public relations in both domestic and international markets.


-- NNT 2015-06-24

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Activists gather to commemorate 1932 revolution
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- Political activists and poets Wednesday morning gathered at the Royal Plaza to commemorate the People's Party or Khana Ratsadon and the revolution which brought democracy to the country marking its 83rd anniversary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835222-the-1932-revolt-no-political-activities-to-mark-anniversary-thai-police-chief-warns/?p=9546563#entry9546563

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Former PetroSaudi IT exec arrested on Samui

Bangkok:- The Crime Suppression Division has arrested a former IT executive of the PetroSaudi International for having allegedly blackmailed and exposed secret information of his former company.

The arrest of Xavier Andre Justo was announced at the Royal Thai Police headquarters by Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Somyos Pumpanmuang at 1:30 pm Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835280-former-petrosaudi-it-exec-arrested-on-samui/

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Private sector role seen in war against terror
Jamie Davies,
Wiraj Sripong
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- REPRESENTATIVES from Southeast Asia, the West and the United Nations have expressed their intention to address the challenges of violent extremists by engaging with the private sector.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835285-private-sector-role-seen-in-war-against-terror/

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Hospital apologises for denying entry to woman in shorts



BANGKOK: -- The Sungai Buloh Hospital in Petaling Jaya of Malaysia has apologised over the incident of a woman who was allegedly barred from entering the compound because she was wearing shorts, reported The Star Online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835287-hospital-in-malaysia-apologises-for-denying-entry-to-woman-in-shorts/

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Prayut voices concern over water shortages for farming



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday voiced concern over the current water shortages which has become a national crisis for the country's farmers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835288-pm-prayut-voices-concern-over-water-shortages-for-farming/

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Ranong officials meet on Burmese worker dwellings

RANONG, 24 June 2015, (NNT) - Ranong provincial administration yesterday held a meeting on reorganizing Burmese workers' dwellings in the area in line with the government’s policy to address illegal migrant labor issue.

According to a recent report, Ranong has 69,247 migrant workers living in the province as of March, 5,2015, the majority of whom, 50210, are from Myanmar. Of the number, 18,843 have been here illegally. The remaining are workers from other countries. These workers are scattered among 74 communities in Muang Ranong District.

The provincial administration office has planned to relocate all Burmese workers to two other areas in Muang District, which together can accommodate up to 32,000 workers. One of the zones is located in Bang Rin Sub-district and the other in Paknamtarua Sub-district.

Aside from providing living areas for the Burmese workers on both short-and long-term basis, Ranong is planning to develop the areas into the province’s new tourist attractions in future.


-- NNT 2015-06-24

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Artesian water to be drilled to help suffering farmers



BANGKOK: -- The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Gen. Dapong Rattanasuwan said that artesian wells will be drilled as a temporary solution to assist farmers affected bare the current severe drought.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835288-pm-prayut-voices-concern-over-water-shortages-for-farming/?p=9546779#entry9546779

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Nun who took on Mother Teresa's India charity mission dies

KOLKATA, India (AP) — The Indian nun who replaced Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity died Tuesday, the organization said. Sister Nirmala Joshi was 81.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835292-nun-who-took-on-mother-teresas-india-charity-mission-dies/

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A meeting on tourism and sports during AEC held in Bangkok

BANGKOK, 24 June 2015, (NNT) - A meeting on developing tourism and sports in the era of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has been held in Bangkok.

The event was held at Mandarin Hotel by the Foundation for International Human Resource Development (FIHRD) and Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Tourism and Sports Kajorn Weerajai and FIHRD Secretary-General Jira Hongladarom presided over the forum.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the public, private, and education sectors related to tourism and sports affairs.

The program was expected to demonstrate to participants the direction the nation is taking regarding tourism and sports development for the approaching AEC. Meeting results will be used as guidelines to improve the sector in the long run.


-- NNT 2015-06-24

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Full Moon parties to be allowed again but must be free of drugs



KOH PHANGAN: -- Full moon parties on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province will be permitted again but with conditions that operators must strictly abide by the official rules and regulations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835295-full-moon-parties-on-koh-phangan-to-be-allowed-again-but-must-be-free-of-drugs/

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Thai AirAsia: not affected by ICAO red flag on Thailand

BANGKOK, 24 June 2015 (NNT) - Thai AirAsia said its business has been performing well, despite Thailand receiving a red flag from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835298-thai-airasia-not-affected-by-icao-red-flag-on-thailand/

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Seems to Pull Back on Nuclear Talks
By THOMAS ERDBRINK and DAVID E. SANGER

TEHRAN — With exactly a week left before the deadline for a final agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program, the country’s supreme leader appeared to undercut several of the central agreements his negotiators have already reached with the West.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835300-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-seems-to-pull-back-on-nuclear-talks/

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AOT to investigate how handgun sneaked through security check at airport



BANGKOK: -- The Airports Authority of Thailand (AOT) today set up a committee to investigate how the former metropolitan police commissioner managed to get through security check system at the Suvarnabhumi airport with a handgun and rounds of ammunitions on board a Thai Airways International flight to Narita airport in Japan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835302-aot-to-investigate-how-handgun-sneaked-through-security-check-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

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BOI's new policy attracts more foreign investors this year

BANGKOK, 24 June 2015 (NNT) - The Board of Investment Thailand (BOI) said its new investment policy has attracted more investors to industries that employ advanced technology.

BOI Acting Secretary General Hiranya Sujinai said more investors have submitted applications for investment promotion in 300 projects during the first five months of this year.

Mrs. Hiranya said these applications were mostly related to industries that either promote digital economy, scientific innovation or agricultural products. They are worth as much as 48 billion baht in total.

The majority of investors are from Japan, followed by those from Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The BOI will organize a seminar entitled ‘Thailand a Regional Trading and Modern Industry Hub’ at CentralWorld at the end of this month.

The event is aimed at raising awareness of BOI incentives for foreign investors. At least 700 domestic and foreign investors have expressed interest in joining the seminar next week.


-- NNT 2015-06-24

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Yala Hospital ready to prevent MERS outbreak when Muslim pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia

BANGKOK, 24 June 2015 (NNT) - Yala Hospital has reportedly been equipped with facilities to prevent any potential outbreak of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) when Hajj pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia.

Yala Hospital Director Peerapong Paowanasutipaisit said thousands of Thai Muslims are expected to travel to Middle Eastern nations, where MERS originated, to attend the annual Hajj in August.

He added that they have been educated about the disease and how to protect themselves. Muslim pilgrims have also been registered with the hospital and have had health check ups prior to the pilgrimage.

They are encouraged to bring those displaying flu-like symptoms after returning from the religious journey in Saudi Arabia to the doctor immediately.


-- NNT 2015-06-24

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Phuket death bungy jump demolished for good
Nattha Thepbamrung


Kathu District Chief Sayan Chanachaiyawong (left) inspects the site after the fatal accident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- World Bungy Jump in Patong, where 25-year-old Kuwaiti Abdullah Adel Kadhbahman was seriously injured and later died after a jump there last month, has been demolished and will not re-open.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835304-phuket-death-bungy-jump-demolished-for-good/

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US embassy says “To err is human”



BANGKOK: -- The US Chargé d’affaires W. Patrick Murphy today posted on his Twitter handing over a new invitation letter to Dr Pramote Nakornthab to attend the Independence Day Party with an apology saying "To err is human."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835228-acting-us-ambassador-apologises-to-pramote-in-person/?p=9547165#entry9547165

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Ex BKK Top Cop Still Under Japanese Custody, Official Says

By Khaosod English


A file photo of Pol.Lt.Gen. Kamronwit Thoopkrachang.

BANGKOK - The former commander of Bangkok police force is still under custody of Japanese police for allegedly trying to bring a gun past an airport security checkpoint, a government spokesperson said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835213-former-bangkok-police-chief-arrested-with-gun-in-japanese-airport/page-6?p=9547416#entry9547416

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Former captain of UND's 2001 national title team dies in Thailand
By Tom Miller

GRAND FORKS: -- Dale Lennon remembers sitting in his office at Memorial Stadium after UND opened the 1999 season with a shutout of Northern Michigan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835362-former-american-football-captain-dies-after-motorcyle-accident-thailand/

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New York to pay wrongfully imprisoned man $6.25 million
Yamiche Alcindor, USA TODAY

New York City will pay $6.25 million to a man wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years for a murder he didn't commit

NEW YORK: -- The settlement comes more than 14 months after a judge released Jonathan Fleming, 53, from prison, overturning a 1990 murder conviction and a sentence of life in prison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835366-new-york-to-pay-wrongfully-imprisoned-man-625-million/

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NATO retools for long-haul standoff with Russia
JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — From top-level decisions like how NATO orders its troops into action to the very granular, like repainting an airfield near the Baltic Sea coast, the U.S.-led alliance is retooling for what it fears could be years of confrontation with a resurgent and unpredictable Russia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835368-nato-retools-for-long-haul-standoff-with-russia/

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MOPH: No new probable MERS cases found

NONTHABURI, 24 June 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has reported no new findings of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patients, while issuing additional announcements to facilitate disease control operations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835369-moph-no-new-probable-mers-cases-found-in-thailand/

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Two Thalang Tesco theives arrested in Krabi
Eakkapop Thongtub


Jean Ortega Duarte was apprehended in Krabi on Monday.

PHUKET: -- Police are currently hunting for two men, a Colombian and Mexican, who are accused of being involved in the theft of items from a car at the Tesco Lotus car park on Sunday (June 21).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835371-phuket-police-nab-columbian-car-breakers/

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Bankruptcy prospect for 13 PAD core members

BANGKOK: -- One of the 13 core members of the anti-Thaksin Peoples Alliance for Democracy has lamented bitterly about the prospect of bankruptcy after the Appeals Court ordered them to pay the Airports of Thailand Company 600 million baht in compensation for their leading role in the seizure of Don Meuang and Suvarnabhumi international airports during the anti-government protests in 2008.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835227-pad-member-seeks-to-raise-bt7m-to-cover-court-fees/page-2#entry9547676

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Phuket beach club faces Navy demolition
Nattha Thepbamrung


The nearby Heaven Restaurant also faces demolition. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- The Nui Bay Member Club, the beach club that has already had one building demolished for being built illegally on the sand at Nui Beach, has been ordered to remove its seven other buildings by July 7.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835377-phuket-beach-club-faces-navy-demolition/

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PM tells police chief to stop talking about casino proposal
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday told national police chief Pol Gen Somyos Pumpanmuang to stop making public comments about the proposal to allow casinos to be opened in Thailand.

Prayut said he told Somyos that he is a state official so he should not talk about the issue in public.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/PM-tells-police-chief-to-stop-talking-about-casino-30263020.html

-- The Nation 2015-06-24

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PRD holds 60th anniversary Thai TV celebration

BANGKOK, 24 June 2015 (NNT) – The Public Relations Department (PRD) along with the related agencies hosted the celebrate event for the 60 year anniversary of the first television broadcast in Thailand.

The PRD's Director-General Apinan Juntarungsri presided over the 60 years anniversary celebrations for the broadcast of the ‘Channel 4 Bangkhunphrom’, the first TV station in Thailand, at the PRD auditorium in cooperation with the Television Support Association, the Chamnong Rangsikun Foundation, and the Archives Association of Thailand.

The PRD Director-General has said that Thai television services has seen many changes from its first broadcast since 1955. At present television broadcasts are entering the digital platform, while the medium is still a form of media that is critical to the perception of the public.

He then stressed on the consumption of information, saying that the content should contain valuable information along with entertainment. The viewers, who are the receivers, should sort out the information they consume and choose beneficial information for themselves, the society, and the nation.

Activities in the 60th anniversary Thai TV celebration event includes a dialogue on ’60 Years Thai TV: From Analog to Digital TV’, a debate on whether new generation TV workers are working more conveniently, along with the talk and screening of the first Thai TV drama, broadcasted for the first time back in 2 August 1976.


-- NNT 2015-06-24