Michael Moore Predicts Trump’s Political Demise in 2024, but Warns Against Complacency

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No Thais hurt or injured in Turkey so far

BANGKOK, 13 July 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Labor has reported that none of the Thai workers or others of its citizens in Turkey has been affected by the protests against Thailand's deportation of ethnic Uighurs.

Labor Minister Geberal Surasak Kanjanarat spoke of the measures adopted by the Thai government to ensure the safety and well-being of Thai nationals in Turkey, saying that the Thai embassy continues to keep a close watch on the situation.

He added that there are not many Thai nationals working in Turkey or Germany. Despite the earlier violence, the embassy has advised that no Thai has so far been affected by the protests.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

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Malaysian police probe conspiracy to topple premier
By EILEEN NG

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police said Monday they are investigating the leak of confidential documents that allegedly show millions of dollars were funneled to Prime Minister Najib Razak's account, an explosive disclosure that has shaken the ruling coalition in power since 1957 to the core.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840083-malaysian-police-probe-conspiracy-to-topple-premier/

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BREAKING:

Eurozone 'agreement' on Greece debt

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840085-eurozone-agreement-on-greece-debt/

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Eurozone leaders reach "agreement" with Greece on new debt deal, Belgian prime minister says, after marathon talks /BBC

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Tap water shortage in Pathumthani slowly eases



BANGKOK: -- Tap water shortage in Bangkok's suburb Pathumthani is slowly eased today after the Royal Irrigation Department says it will supply raw water for the Thanyaburi provincial waterworks to produce tap water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840087-tap-water-shortage-in-pathumthani-slowly-eases/

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Drought and China’s rice deal send paddy price up by 1,000 baht/tonne



BANGKOK: -- Drought and rice export commitment with China have driven the price of paddy by about 1,000 baht per tonne, said Mr Manas Kitprasert, president of Thai Rice Millers Association, on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840090-drought-and-chinas-rice-deal-send-paddy-price-up-by-1000-bahttonne/

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Min of Transport approves construction of major underpass in Uttaradit

BANGKOK, 13 July 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has approved a 400-million-baht budget to construct an underpass at Wang Sisub intersection in Mueang district of Uttaradit province, saying the project will reduce road accidents.

Second Vice President of the National Legislative Assembly Peerasak Porchit revealed that public hearings have garnered approval by the locals, and the intersection will be developed into an aesthetically pleasing entrance into the province for tourists. An exhibition hall will be constructed at the intersection to showcase the history of Uttaradit as well as provide a rest stop for motorists.

The project is scheduled to be completed in three years and aspires to be Thailand’s most beautiful intersection.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

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PARIS, July 13. /TASS/. An unidentified person has taken ten people hostage in a shop near Paris, AFP reported Monday.

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BRUSSELS (AP) - Greece's Tsipras says deal allows Greece to stand on own feet, averted "extreme measures" .

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PARIS (AP) - Police: Gunmen rob store in a Paris suburb, 10 people trapped inside.

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Cambodian ruling party lawmakers approve civil society bill

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TED ANDERSEN, Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's ruling party lawmakers approved a controversial draft law Monday that critics say gives authorities sweeping powers to crack down on civil society groups that challenge the government.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840117-cambodian-ruling-party-lawmakers-approve-civil-society-bill/

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Water expert warns of the worst water shortage to come



BANGKOK: -- Thailand will face the most serious water shortage problem to the point that there may not be water for consumption if there are no rains this month and in August, said Mr Smith Thammasarote, former director-general of Meteorological Department and chairman of foundation of the National Disaster Warning Centre on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840120-water-expert-smith-warns-thailand-of-the-worst-water-shortage-to-come/

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Lack of Evidence, Local Media Coverage Adds to Mystery of Koh Tao Murder
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Police bring Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo to Koh Samui court on 9 July 2015.

BANGKOK — The first week of the trial of two Burmese men accused of murdering British tourists on a Thai island last year has done little to shed light on a case that has been shrouded in mystery from the start.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838898-koh-tao-trial-opens-for-2-accused-of-killing-british-tourists/page-74?p=9615560#entry9615560

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Gas stations in Deep South re-open after strike

YALA, 13 July 2015 (NNT) - Major gas stations in the Deep South have re-opened after a brief strike against the provincial administration organisations (PAOs)’s new sales tax on fuel.

Station operators temporarily closed the establishments for around three hours on Monday, after local oil traders failed to reach an agreement with the PAO regarding the newly enforced tax.

Oil retailers had earlier requested a delay on the imposition of the tax. Negotiations stalled, and the strike took place during rush hour on Monday. Motorists in the area were severely affected by the closure, as they were forced to search for fuel elsewhere.

The PAOs of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat in October last year issued an ordinance to levy a 5-satang per litre tax on all kinds of fuel, including liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for vehicles, effective July 13.

The Yala PAO said 12 oil operators have officially registered to pay the tax on fuel. The deadline for registration has been extended to July 20 to allow more fuel operators to comply.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

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Police: Gunmen rob store in Paris suburbs, 10 people inside
ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — A group of gunmen broke into a store in a suburban Paris shopping center and 10 people were trapped inside, police said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840125-police-gunmen-rob-store-in-paris-suburbs-10-people-inside/

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Abhisit to talk on Moving Reforms Forward programme Monday night
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BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva will talk during the Moving Reforms Forward programme on Channel 5 at 9 pm Monday, Army Chief-of-Staff Gen Chatchalerm Chalermsuk said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840128-abhisit-to-talk-on-moving-reforms-forward-programme-monday-night/

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SET index closed 1,490.65 up 5.75; Bt/USD33.80; GBP52.32; AUD24.81; EUR37.60; CAD26.41; HKD4.33; SGD24.81; JPY27.29

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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian prosecutors indict prime minister in wide-ranging corruption investigation.

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Martial Court Approves Bail for Woman Accused of Spreading Prayuth Rumor
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Activists gather outside Bangkok Remand Prison to demand release of Rinda Paruechabutr, who has been accused of spreading a rumor about junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ohca, 12 July 2015.

BANGKOK — A martial court has reversed its ruling to allow a single mother to be released on bail while she awaits trial for allegedly spreading a rumor about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840145-martial-court-approves-bail-for-woman-accused-of-spreading-prayut-rumor/?p=9615949

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DDC warning over spread of Diphtheria

13 June 2015, BANGKOK (NNT) -The Department of Disease Control has issued a warning over Diphtheria. It comes after a two-year-old Burmese boy was reported to have died from the disease despite having been vaccinated during his infancy.

The Department anticipates that migration from neighboring countries, where the disease was found in the past two weeks, might be the cause.

According to the Department’s report, from a total number of 26 diphtheria patients, there were five deaths in 2014-2015. Vulnerable groups are people in the age range of 20-50 who are now invited to get a free-of-charge vaccination at government clinics and hospitals nationwide.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

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Over a hundred of businesses to attend Southern International Trade Expo, Jul 23-26

SURAT THANI, 13 July 2015 (NNT) - Surat Thani Province will be hosting Southern 'International Trade Expo' at Central Plaza Surat Thani between July 23 and 26, during which over a hundred business operators from Thailand’s fourteen southern provinces, India’s port city of Surat and Malaysia will meet for further business opportunities.

Highlights of the expo include product exhibition and business matching. For the former, the fourteen provinces of Thailand will set up 163 booths, whereas India’s Surat will feature 30 booths; Malaysian operators will also take part in the event.

The latter is business matching among operators of rubber-related product and tourism from the three countries. The matching will take place at Diamond Plaza Hotel on the first day of the expo. Over seventy companies have confirmed they will attend the event.

The Southern International Trade Expo is organized by the International Trade Promotion Department, Ministry of Commerce, as a stage for businesses in the South to spur their export growth of rubber-related products, as well as investment and tourism.

Meanwhile, the event is also seen as the great beginning of substantial cooperation between Thailand’s Surat Thani and India’s port city of Surat to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the province’s royally granted name.


-- NNT 2015-07-13

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Patong ladyboys hauled in after Indian wallet lifted

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Police called in a slew of ladyboys from Patong to remind them of the law. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Police hauled in the usual suspects from the ladyboy community in Patong for a good dressing down today after one of their cohorts was arrested for stealing a wallet from an Indian tourist.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840195-patong-ladyboys-hauled-in-after-indian-wallet-lifted/

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Five injured as Phuket rental van slams motorbikes
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The van came to rest after flying across the median strip while en route to Phuket International Airport. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: At least five people have been injured in a multi-vehicle pileup on the airport spur road this afternoon (July 13) after a rental minivan crossed the median strip and crashed into two motorcycles.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840196-five-injured-as-phuket-rental-van-slams-motorbikes/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 14 Jul 2015

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