Thailand Live Sunday 5 Jul 2015

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Thai and Japanese Foreign Ministers meet in Mekong-Japan Summit

TOKYO, 4 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Japan today held talks during the 7th Mekong-Japan Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....g-japan-summit/

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Excise authorities, police & military bust illegal liquor factory

BANGKOK, 4 July 2015 (NNT) – Excise Department authorities have joined forces with police and the military to bust an illegal factory in Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....liquor-factory/

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Two men arrested in alleged assault on Burmese worker in Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub

More than 100 Burmese workers gathered today.

PHUKET: Two Thai men were arrested today (July 4) for allegedly assaulting a Burmese man after finishing work last night at 9pm (July 3).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....rker-in-phuket/

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Chiang Mai citizens struggle with an avalanche of overbearing billboards
CITYLIFE
CHIANG MAI

Many advertising signs can be spotted around the northern city of Chiang Mai. (Photo courtesy of Citylife Chiang Mai)

CHIANG MAI: -- DESPITE its scenic beauty, green spaces and strict restrictions on building height and design control, the city of Chiang Mai finds itself overshadowed by massive advertising billboards.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838022-chiang-mai-citizens-struggle-with-an-avalanche-of-overbearing-billboards/

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SIX-NATION SUMMIT
Japan pledges US$6 bn for Mekong
SASITHORN ONGDEE
THE SUNDAY NATION
TOKYO

TOKYO: -- Trilateral pact on development of Dawei also signed at six-nation summit in Tokyo

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838023-japan-pledges-us6-bn-for-mekong/

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NEW REGULATIONS
Hundreds of trawler owners suspend operation in ports all around the country
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- SOME 900 trawler owners without logbooks needed under new regulations suspended operations in Songkhla yesterday, but there was no blanket suspension as predicted earlier.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838024-hundreds-of-trawler-owners-suspend-operation-in-ports-all-around-the-country/

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14 ANTI-COUP ACTIVISTS
International observers urged to monitor students' case
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN,
JEERAPONG PRASERTPOLKRUNG
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- THAI LAWYERS GROUP SAYS 14 ANTI-COUP ACTIVISTS FACE COURT ON TUESDAY; PM SAYS INSTANT DEMOCRACY, PEACE NOT POSSIBLE

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838025-international-observers-urged-to-monitor-students-case/

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MEKONG SUBREGION
PM calls for Japanese firms to invest more in Mekong region
SASITHORN ONGDEE
THE SUNDAY NATION
TOKYO

TOKYO: -- PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha has invited Japanese small and medium sized enterprises to invest more in the Mekong Subregion - by taking advantage of its logistic transport links, with the expectation that the region will be able to take a step forward together.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838026-pm-calls-for-japanese-firms-to-invest-more-in-mekong-region/

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Myanmar workers protest over cutter knife incident
Salinee Prap
The Sunday Nation

PHUKET: -- Some 100 Myanmar workers at a construction site in Phuket's Thalang district held a protest on Saturday morning after a Thai foremen allegedly put a cutter knife to a Myanmar worker's neck on Friday night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/837984-two-men-arrested-in-alleged-assault-on-burmese-worker-in-phuket/#entry9584749

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SOMYOT
Slain tycoon's widow and daughter meet police
KITTIPONG MANEERIT
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- POLICE yesterday summoned wife and daughter of murdered night entertainment tycoon Somyot Suthangkool for the fourth time, as well as Somyot's three lawyers, to garner information about a supposed land dispute Somyot was involved in before being slain.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838028-slain-tycoons-widow-and-daughter-meet-police/

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Pattaya market owner denies hitting police during raid
DETHAWEE THEEWARANGKOOL
THE SUNDAY NATION

PATTAYA: -- THE OWNER of the Pattaya-based Grand Hall Market, Suppakrit "Hia Jua" Akkalertlart, insisted yesterday that he didn't assault Pol Lt-Colonel Kwanpichai Manocharoensub, a deputy superintendent from Crime Suppression Division subdivision 2, and other plain-clothed police on Friday evening.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838029-pattaya-market-owner-denies-hitting-police-during-raid/

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Carabao wins sponsorship deal with Reading FC
THE NATION

Carabao will see its name appear on the club's home shirts for the 2015-16 season.

BANGKOK: -- ENERGY-DRINK company Carabao Group on Monday will announce a major shirt-sponsorship deal with Reading Football Club, a Thai-owned soccer club in the English Championship.The sponsorship is aimed at raising awareness of the company's products among soccer fans in European markets.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838030-carabao-wins-sponsorship-deal-with-reading-fc/

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EDITORIAL
Southern youth activists taking to the streets
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Their involvement in anti-coup protest in Bangkok is actually good for country

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838031-southern-youth-activists-taking-to-the-streets/

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England beats Germany 1-0 in extra time to finish 3rd
JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Fara Williams scored on a penalty kick in the 108th minute, helping England beat Germany 1-0 on Saturday for third place in the Women's World Cup.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/831245-womens-world-cup/#entry9584786

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IS video shows troops' deaths in Syria archaeological site

BEIRUT (AP) — A video posted online Saturday purporteThe Islamic State group posted a video online on Saturday purportedly shows Islamic State fighters killing some 25 Syrian government soldiers in the historic town of Palmyra in central Syria.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838032-is-video-shows-troops-deaths-in-syria-archaeological-site/

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Diana Douglas, 1st wife of Kirk Douglas, dies at 92

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diana Douglas, the first wife of Kirk Douglas and mother of Michael Douglas, died Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 92.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838033-diana-douglas-1st-wife-of-kirk-douglas-dies-at-92/

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Eight children dying in Myanmar every hour

RANGOON: -- Vice President Sai Mauk Kham has said at an event on 3rd July, held in Magway city that approximately 8 children dies per hour, and nearly 65,000 children have died per year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838035-eight-children-dying-in-myanmar-every-hour/

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Phuket officials sign cooperation agreement with private sector to develop sustainable tourism

PHUKET, 4 July 2015 (NNT) – Phuket Province has signed a cooperation agreement with tourism and restaurant operators in its Racha Yai Island to enhance environmental management for sustainable tourism.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838037-phuket-officials-sign-cooperation-agreement-with-private-sector-to-develop-sustainable-tourism/

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Bush says he takes Trump's immigration remarks personally

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says he is personally offended by rival Donald Trump's recent remarks about Mexico and immigrants and calls the remarks far outside the mainstream of Republican thought.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838038-bush-says-he-takes-trumps-immigration-remarks-personally/

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Iranian tourist drowns off Patong after ignoring no-swimming red flags
Eakkapop Thongtub

Photo: Phuket Warning Friends Line Group

PHUKET: A 30-year-old Iranian national was pronounced dead yesterday evening (July 4) while be transported to Patong Hospital, after his unconscious body was retrieved from rough waters in Patong Bay.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838046-iranian-tourist-drowns-off-patong-after-ignoring-no-swimming-red-flags/

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PHUKET WEATHER: Strong waves advisory for Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand until July 8

Large waves like this one that crashed on Phuket last July, are expected again this week.

PHUKET: Waves as high as four metres are expected in the Andaman Sea until Wednesday (July 8), a weather advisory from the Thai Metorological Department has warned.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838049-phuket-weather-strong-waves-advisory-for-andaman-sea-gulf-of-thailand-until-july-8/

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RT@BNONews: BREAKING: Polls open in Greece referendum poll, first results expected tonight

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Chinese tourists boost Thai economy but stir outrage

CHIANG RAI:-- Accused of urinating in public, spitting on the street, or kicking a sacred temple bell -- free-spending Chinese tourists are receiving a mixed welcome as their soaring numbers help the kingdom's creaking economy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838102-chinese-tourists-boost-thai-economy-but-stir-outrage/

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RT@191Thailand: Road in Saraburi slipped by 6 meters - RT @fm91trafficpro: http://t.co/dGW7z0uT9K #Thailand

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PM urges illegal fishing boats to follow rules

BANGKOK, 5 July 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on illegal fishing boat operators to comply with the laws and cooperate with all sectors in order to avoid damaging domestic seafood consumption and exports.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838024-hundreds-of-trawler-owners-suspend-operation-in-ports-all-around-the-country/#entry9585644

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Nakhon Sawan’s drought woes continue

NAKHON SAWAN, 5 July 2015 (NNT) – Residents along Khon canal in Chum Saeng district have been seriously affected by drought after the canal dried up for more than three months. They said drought this year was worst in many years.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838106-nakhon-sawans-drought-woes-continue/

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Thai woman, Spanish boyfriend embark on around-the-world bike trip
The Nation

PHUKET: -- A 20-year-old Thai woman and her 25-year-old Spanish boyfriend embarked on an around-the-world bicycle trip from Phuket at 7 am Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838107-thai-woman-spanish-boyfriend-embark-on-around-the-world-bike-trip/

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Malaysian leader faces risk of criminal charge over funds
By EILEEN NG

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak is facing the risk of a criminal charge over allegations that millions of dollars were funneled from an indebted state fund to his personal bank accounts, the first time the country's leader has faced criminal allegations.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838119-malaysian-leader-faces-risk-of-criminal-charge-over-funds/

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Prayut denies planning to abolish free healthcare to save money for buying submarines
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Sunday denied that his government planned to abolish the free universal healthcare programme so that it would have money for buying three submarines.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838126-prayut-denies-planning-to-abolish-free-healthcare-to-save-money-for-buying-submarines/

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Uthai Thani to drill more groundwater wells in 8 districts

UTHAI THANI, 05 July 2015, (NNT) -The province of Uthai Thani is planning to drill 17 artesian wells in all of the area’s 8 drought affected districts, according to Uthai Thani Governor, Somchai Lertpongpakorn.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838127-uthai-thani-to-drill-more-groundwater-wells-in-8-districts/