Thailand Live Monday 6 Jul 2015

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PM: 14 students will be tried by military court

BANGKOK, 6 July 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha has insisted that the 14 student activists be tried in a Military Court with no exceptions being allowed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838371-pm-prayut-14-students-will-be-tried-by-military-court/

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Bombs at mosque, restaurant in central Nigerian city kill 44
AHMED MOHAMMED, Associated Press

JOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two bombs blamed on the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram exploded at a crowded mosque and an elite Muslim restaurant in Nigeria's central city of Jos, killing 44 people, officials said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838372-bombs-at-mosque-restaurant-in-central-nigerian-city-kill-44/

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CDC agrees to scrap open list and adopt one party list



BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee has decided to scrap the open list electoral system and to adopt one single party list for parties contesting the next general election, said CDC spokesman General Lertrat Rattanavanich on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838375-cdc-agrees-to-scrap-open-list-and-adopt-one-party-list/

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Woman loses it, orders AirAsia pilot to 'stop flying!' (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- A passenger thought to be mentally ill goes on a rampage aboard a plane taxiing at Don Mueang Airport and literally orders the captain to stand down in a video shared Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838377-woman-loses-it-orders-airasia-pilot-to-stop-flying-video/

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Motorway 'M-Pass' toll card on sale tomorrow
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A new toll card for the motorways goes on sale tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838382-motorway-m-pass-toll-card-on-sale-tomorrow/

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Martial Court to Rule on 14 Anti-Junta Dissidents' Release Tomorrow
By Khaosod English


Students inside a mock prison cell made of pipes at Thammasat University to show solidarity with the 14 activists in jail, 5 July 2015.

BANGKOK — Bangkok's military court will rule tomorrow on whether to extend the detention of fourteen anti-junta activists amid mounting support from the public to release the group.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838371-pm-prayut-14-students-will-be-tried-by-military-court/#entry9589387

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Prajin to propose extending free bus and train rides



BANGKOK: -- Transport minister ACM Prajin Juntong says he will propose the cabinet to extend free bus and train rides for three more months when the free ride expires end of this month.

He said the extension of free bus and train and bus rides will help ease the high cost of living of the people and enable them to cope with the current economic hardships.

He expected to propose the free ride proposal next Tuesday to the cabinet for approval.

If the proposal wins approval, all people will still in enjoy the free rides with no conditions as earlier advised by the cabinet.

The cabinet earlier advised that free ride should be meant only for certain groups of people such the aged, the handicapped, and the underprivileged, while low income earners will pay half the fares.

Meanwhile ACM Prajin also said he would also delay taxi fare increase which he earlier promised to consider this month, taking into consideration of the current high cost if living.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prajin-to-propose-extending-free-bus-and-train-rides


-- Thai PBS 2015-07-06

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Two dead as cement truck plunges down Phuket's Patong hill
Nattha Thepbamrung


The cement truck plunged down Patong Hill earlier today.

PHUKET: -- Two motorcyclists are dead after a cement truck plunged down Patong Hill earlier today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838388-two-dead-as-cement-truck-plunges-down-phukets-patong-hill/

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TPBS spared from junta's punishment for now
Watchiranont Thongtep
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspended Monday its decision whether to punish Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) for news reports on a student movement.

The issue was not on the meeting agenda of the NBTC’s Broadcasting Committee, said Major Komate Prateepthong, director of broadcasting regulation department.

Last week, the junta asked the agency to consider actions against the reports, which it said caused confusion. A sub-committee, led by commissioner Lt-General Peerapong Manakit, invested the issue and had discussions with Thai PBS. Peerapong said the channel’s representatives are invited for another meeting on July 15.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/TPBS-spared-from-juntas-punishment-for-now-30263853.html

-- The Nation 2015-07-06

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Udomdej visits troops in Si Sa Ket and Surin to boost morale

BANGKOK, 6 July 2015 (NNT) - Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr has paid a visit to troops operating along the Thai - Cambodian border.

It was the first visit by Gen Udomdej as the army chief to the border area under the jurisdiction of the Suranaree Force of the 2nd Army.

According to him, the visit is aimed providing moral support to soldiers stationed in Si Sa Ket and Surin, adding the Thai-Cambodian relations are well-maintained. Both countries have been cooperating to tackle the issues of illegal logging and drug-smuggling along the border.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong is also slated to pay an official visit to Thailand from July 10 to 12 in order to further deepen the relations between the two neighbouring countries. He is expected to attend the signing of the Amendment of Agreement on Border Crossing and the announcement on the opening of bilateral checkpoint An She as an international checkpoint.


-- NNT 2015-07-06

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Thailand seizes illegal ivory in crates marked as 'marble'

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai customs officials said Monday they seized 250 kilograms (550 pounds) of ivory — or about 130 tusks and pieces — hidden in crates being shipped from Africa to Asia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838397-thailand-seizes-illegal-ivory-in-crates-marked-as-marble/

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Heritage title for Japan industry sites draws mixed reaction
ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials Monday celebrated the U.N. cultural body's approval of world heritage status for 23 historic sites showing the country's transformation from feudal isolation into an industrial power at the end of the 19th century.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838399-heritage-title-for-japan-industry-sites-draws-mixed-reaction/

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Increase in taxi fares postponed

BANGKOK, 6 July 2015 (NNT) - A plan to raise taxi fares has been postponed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838402-increase-in-taxi-fares-postponed/

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BERLIN (AP) - Merkel's spokesman says new Greek aid talks depend on proposals the country makes.

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'Drunk' Traffic Cop Surrenders to Police [+video]
By Khaosod English


Pol.Sen.Sgt.Maj. Chakkrawan Wongchai (center) surrendered to police on 6 July 2015.

BANGKOK — Thai police are investigating a traffic cop who was filmed admitting that he was "a little bit drunk" while manning a road checkpoint in Bangkok last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838365-bangkok-cop-drunk-nid-noi-on-duty-video/#entry9589841

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Hard-hit Gaza neighborhood still trying to recover from war
DALTON BENNETT, Associated Press
FARES AKRAM, Associated Press

SHIJAIYAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — After weeks of sharing cramped quarters with relatives during last year's war between Hamas and Israel, 39-year-old Mohammed al-Selek thought nothing of it when he heard the incoming roar of two mortar shells. But once a suffocating cloud of acrid smoke filled the stairwell, his heart sank — the family's home had been struck by Israeli fire.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838405-hard-hit-gaza-neighborhood-still-trying-to-recover-from-war/

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Finance minister resigns after decisive 'no' bailout vote
By ELENA BECATOROS and DEMETRIS NELLAS

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigned Monday, saying he was told shortly after Greece's decisive referendum result that some other eurozone finance ministers and the country's other creditors would appreciate his not attending the ministers' meetings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838406-greek-finance-minister-resigns-after-decisive-no-bailout-vote/

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Govt. threatens to punish those who defame PM in social media

BANGKOK, 6 July 2015 (NNT) - Deputy Government Spokesman Sansern Kaeokamnerd has warned the online users who have committed defamation or libel of severe punishment, saying the government is getting close to identifying the person who spread false news about the prime minister and his wife.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838408-thai-govt-threatens-to-punish-those-who-defame-pm-in-social-media/

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Community forest bill criticized by local communities

BANGKOK, 6 July 2015 (NNT) - Representatives from Phang Nga province have delivered a letter to the National Reform Council (NRC) committee on natural resources and environmental reform, conveying their disapproval of the community forest bill.

The group argued that the current version of the bill hinders the management of community forests by local communities. They cited a stipulation in the bill that prohibits the establishment of community forests in protected zones, effectively negating the rights of communities that have long resided in the area for generations.

The group therefore called for the bill to be revised to truly reflect the country’s reform principles of facilitating citizen participation. They also asked that community forests laws remain separate from laws regarding protected forests and endangered species in order to prevent difficulties in legal interpretation.

The petition by the group is the most recent addition to the movement against the act. The bill has received criticism by community networks for stripping local communities the right to participate in the management of community forests.


-- NNT 2015-07-06

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Lady Boys of Bangkok left bemused after thieves pinch KILTS before Dundee show
BY RECORD REPORTER

THE kilts were the only thing taken after a raid on the Thai performers' marquee in the city's Baxter Park before the opening night of their Scottish tour.

DUNDEE: -- THE Lady Boys of Bangkok are used to having things pinched – but they didn’t expect their kilts to be snaffled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838430-lady-boys-of-bangkok-left-bemused-after-thieves-pinch-kilts-before-dundee-show/

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100 gather at Thammasat to support 14 students
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- More than 100 people gathered in front of Thammasat University Auditorium, Tha Phra Chan, Monday evening to join the activity titled "Wings of Freedom" to show support for the 14 detained activists before they will be sent to the martial court the following day.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838490-100-gather-at-thammasat-to-support-14-students/

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Clashes Continue at DKBA Asia Highway Toll Booth
By NAN LWIN HNIN PWINT / THE IRRAWADDY

RANGOON — Clashes continued in southeastern Burma on Monday between government troops and ethnic Karen rebels in the lead-up to a major conference between the area’s non-state actors and government representatives.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838491-clashes-continue-at-dkba-asia-highway-toll-booth/

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For the sake of the 51 million people
Nay Htun Naing

RANGOON: -- The effort towards constitutional amendment is still unsuccessful in the Parliament.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838492-for-the-sake-of-the-51-million-people/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 7 Jul 2015

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