Thailand Live Thursday 25 Jun 2015

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Google's Android One initiative launches in Myanmar

If you live in Myanmar and use the Internet, chances are you do so with a smartphone. In fact, if you’re chatting with friends, catching up on the news, snapping a selfie, shooting a video, or sharing the latest via social media, you’re probably using a smartphone for all of those things, too. As so many others do around the world, the people of Myanmar love the functionality and freedom that a smartphone provides.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835567-googles-android-one-initiative-launches-in-myanmar/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Myanmar military puts its case for hanging on to political power

BY HNIN YADANA ZAW

NAYPYITAW, MYANMAR:-- A lawmaker in army uniform gave an impassioned speech before Myanmar's parliament, flaunting the might of the military with a picture slide-show of tanks, heavy weapons and statues of heroic soldiers.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835568-myanmar-military-puts-its-case-for-hanging-on-to-political-power/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Myanmar Sentences 20 From Alleged Trafficking Ship

Su Aye Mar

YANGON— Myanmar says it has convicted 20 crew members of a ship that was found off the country’s coast last month carrying more than 200 migrant workers.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835569-myanmar-sentences-20-from-alleged-trafficking-ship/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

The Sexual Abuse Of Cambodia’s History Is No Longer Invisible

Jina Moore

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — In the early days of the new regime, Chan Phay lived a mostly normal life. By 1975, the Khmer Rouge had taken control of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, and began driving out its residents.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835570-the-sexual-abuse-of-cambodias-history-is-no-longer-invisible/

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BELLMONT, New York (AP) - 2nd prison employee, a correction officer, arrested after New York inmates' brazen escape.

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NOMINEE FOR AMBASSADOR'S FULL SPEECH
Testimony of Glyn Davies

Nominee for Ambassador to The Kingdom of Thailand to Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 23.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835581-full-speech-of-glyn-davies-nominee-for-us-ambassador-to-thailand/

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Isolated parking at Don Mueang for flights from South Korea provided as precaution

BANGKOK 25 June 2015 (NNT) – No additional MERS cases have been found in Thailand, says the Ministry of Public Health.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835584-isolated-parking-at-don-mueang-for-flights-from-south-korea-provided-as-precaution/

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Private hospital inspected for MERS screening measures

BANGKOK 25 June 2015 (NNT) – Deputy Minister of Public Health Somsak Chunharas on Wednesday carried out an inspection on MERS screening and prevention measures at private hospitals in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok.

The minister, accompanied by Department of Health Service Support Director-General Boonruang Triruangworawat, observed the use of thermal scanners at building entry points for the filtering of patientsm where nurses were seen querying hospital visitors to collect information on the latter. Sterile rooms have also been prepared for use in diagnosing patients deemed to be at risk of MERS, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health.

The deputy public health minister disclosed that four Thais who had traveled to South Korea had been subjected to screening test for MERS, and no infection was found. According to Dr. Somsakm private hospitals have been asked to provide information on prevention of the spread of diseases to all health personnel, as they are a group of individuals who can easily spread diseases that they have.


-- NNT 2015-06-25

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Yala organizes event promoting peace during Ramadan

YALA, 25 June 2015, (NNT) - Yala Vocational College and the provincial administration office yesterday held an event promoting peace and religious teaching to students and locals during the holy month of Ramadan.

Yala Governor Samart Waradisai presided over the event, during which he handed participants essential items for mosques. Attending the event were the college’s teachers, students, parents and residents.

Yala Vocational College said the event was in line with the National Council for Peace and Order’s policy which underlined religious practices and promotion during the Muslim fasting month. The college said the event would also instill religious faith among students.

The event highlighted the diversities among different regions, tightening bonds among the province’s education institutes, the governmental units and the religious sector.

A lecture on the importance of the holy month of Ramadan was also delivered during the event.


-- NNT 2015-06-25

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Thai man arrested for stealing over 300 underwear, bras in ten years

Udon Thani:- A 36-year-old Thai man has been arrested for stealing women's bras and underwear at boarding houses in Udon Thani's Mueang district during the past ten years. He has been doing this without capturing the attention of his wife.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835587-thai-man-arrested-for-stealing-over-300-underwear-bras-in-ten-years/

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SET down 2.00 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Officials move against land grabs in northern Phuket
The Phuket News


Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak explained that a task force had been commissioned to clearly mark the boundaries of the mangrove forest.

PHUKET: -- After receiving repeated complaints of people encroaching on a public waterway and a mangrove forest in Thalang, Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak travelled to the north of the island yesterday (June 23) to let residents know that their complaints have been heard.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835616-officials-move-against-land-grabs-in-northern-phuket/

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Thailand Steps Up Charm Offensive To Attract Investments With New Hong Kong Cooperation
Johan Nylander

HONG KONG: -- A year after the military seized power in Thailand, the country’s political situation remains wobbly and the junta is struggling to move the export-dependent economy forward.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835619-thailand-steps-up-charm-offensive-to-attract-investments-with-new-hong-kong-cooperation/

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Auto gas association opposes excise tax increase on LPG



BANGKOK: -- Thai Auto Gas Business Association (TAGBA) yesterday voiced opposition to the government’s plan to increase excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the transport sector, reasoning that it could trigger rampant cross-sector smuggling from household to transport use.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835623-thai-auto-gas-association-opposes-excise-tax-increase-on-lpg/

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Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui to stay in Thailand until 2023



BANGKOK, 25 June 2015 (NNT) - The cabinet on Wednesday approved a new deal with China to extend the stay of giant pandas Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835625-chuang-chuang-and-lin-hui-to-stay-in-chiang-mai-zoo-until-2023/

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1st Army Region holds a press seminar, promoting reconciliation

BANGKOK, 25 June 2015 (NNT) - The 1st Army Region yesterday held a seminar for members of the media stationed in Sing Buri Province to promote their cooperation in disseminating constructive news to local people .

The event was organized by the Internal Security Operations Command at the 1st Army Region’s conference hall in Bangkok. Attending the seminar were news reporters, radio program producers and community informants of Sing Buri.

The seminar highlighted the press’s role in creating atmosphere conducive to reconciliation in the Kingdom by presenting accurate news that is beneficial to all. The media’s cooperation in such a way is expected to bring about peace to the society and termination in the use of violence among conflicting parties. The seminar also urged the participants to promote the 12 national core values supported by the National Council for Peace and Order.

-- NNT 2015-06-25

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N. Korea sentences 2 South Koreans to life on spying charges

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea's Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced two South Koreans to life in prison with labor after finding them guilty of spying for Seoul.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835628-north-korea-sentences-2-south-koreans-to-life-on-spying-charges/

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Tropical storm Kujira to continue to bring rain to Northeast of Thailand

BANGKOK, 25 June 2015 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has indicated that the Northeast of Thailand will continue to experience precipitation due to the tropical storm Kujira.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835630-tropical-storm-kujira-to-continue-to-bring-rain-to-isaan/

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Texting student falls onto BTS tracks
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A teen girl distracted by her smartphone fell onto the tracks at BTS Krung Thonburi in front of an oncoming train this morning, witnesses said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835632-texting-student-falls-onto-bts-skytrain-tracks/

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BANGKOK: -- Five Thai students arrested at Lohore airport in Pakistan when one of them was found to have gun in possession on June 8 have been released, the Thai Foreign Ministry said today.

They were freed on June 22 and have returned to Thailand today, it said.

The students have already returned to their home provinces today, it said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/115832

-- Thai PBS 2015-06-25

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Chinese tourist in Phuket hospital after falling from jet-ski
Eakkapop Thongtub


The Chinese tourist was initially taken to Thalang Hospital but was transferred to Phuket International Hospita; because she was experiencing breathing difficulties.

PHUKET: -- A Chinese tourist is currently in hospital being treated for injuries she sustained when she she fell from a jet-ski she was riding off the beach of Koh Naka Yai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835636-chinese-tourist-in-phuket-hospital-after-falling-from-jet-ski/

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Min of Transport would spend a billion baht building ferry ports in the Gulf of Thailand

BANGKOK, 25 June 2015, (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport would spend one billion baht on a transport project to build ferry ports in the Gulf of Thailand, if approved by the National Council for Peace and Order.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835639-transport-min-would-spend-a-billion-baht-building-ferry-ports-in-the-gulf-of-thailand/

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Kamronwit awaits decision from Japanese prosecutors after arrest

BANGKOK, 25 June 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the former Bangkok police chief will remain in police custody in Japan, until local prosecutors can decide whether to indict him for firearms possession.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835543-lawyer-for-former-bangkok-police-chief-to-meet-japanese-prosecutors/page-4?p=9550597#entry9550597

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Five Thai students released by Pakistan

BANGKOK: -- Five Thai students arrested at Lohore airport in Pakistan when one of them was found to have gun in possession on June 8 have been released, the Thai Foreign Ministry said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835650-arrested-thai-students-arrive-home-from-pakistan/

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ISOC reports drop in number of incidents in Deep South

PATTANI, 25 June 2015 (NNT) – The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 has reported a major drop in the number of violent incidents during the holy month of Ramadan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835654-isoc-reports-drop-in-number-of-incidents-in-deep-south/

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Dream trip turns into a nightmare for woman, 30, locked in quarantine in Thailand
by Henry Holloway , Reporter

HUA HIN: -- A WOMAN has been locked in quarantine on a dream trip to Thailand after an outbreak of a deadly virus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835656-british-woman-in-hua-hin-in-quarantine-for-mers/

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SET falls 1.92 to 1,516.34 at midday /Bangkok Post

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Police officer gets 2-year suspended jail term for negligence of duty over attack on anti-Thaksin protesters

BANGKOK: -- A metropolitan police senior officer was given a two-year suspended jail term after the Supreme Court found him guilty of negligence of duty for not performing his duty to prevent perpetrators from attacking anti-Thaksin demonstrators at Central World in 2006.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835683-police-officer-gets-2-year-suspended-jail-term-for-negligence-of-duty-over-attack-on-anti-thaksin-pr/

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Thais caught with gun in Pakistan return home

BANGKOK: -- A group of Thai students who were detained in Pakistan after one of them was caught carrying a gun through Lahore airport returned home Thursday after officials secured their release.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835650-arrested-thai-students-arrive-home-from-pakistan/#entry9551089

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Southern train kills a student, injures two

BANGKOK: -- A Bangkok-Yala passenger train hit a family motorcycle at an unmanned railway crossing in Thung Song district of Nakhon Si Thammarat this morning, killing a 15-year-old student and wounding his mother and brother.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/835686-southern-train-kills-a-student-injures-two/