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Ubon Ratchathani Governor visits aquacultures plagued by fish disease

UBON RATCHATHANI, 16 July 2015, (NNT) - Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Prateep Keertiraeka and his entourage yesterday visited cage fish farmers in the districts of Tan Sum and Phibun Mangsahan, after receiving several reports of mysterious fish deaths from July 13 - 14.

Three cage fish farmers in Tan Sum District reported a case of unknown deaths of five cages of tilapia and Nile tilapia. The affected farmers estimated the damage at 240,000 baht. Nineteen aquacultures reported the same incident in several areas of Phibun Mangsahan District. They said 87 cages of fish were affected by the disease, or about 4.02 million baht's worth.

Researchers from Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University have taken the fish carcasses and water from the affected farms to the laboratory for examination, in a bid to find the cause and solution to the mysterious disease.


-- NNT 2015-07-16

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Phuket police arrest Ranong men delivering kratom leaves
Eakkapop Thongtub


Pairoj and Pairin with their stash of kratom leaves.

PHUKET: -- Two men from Ranong province were arrested at the main Phuket checkpoint in Mai Khao earlier today (July 16) when it was found they were delivering 30 kilos of kratom leaves to a buyer in Thalang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840974-phuket-police-arrest-ranong-men-delivering-kratom-leaves/

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Japan lower house of parliament OKs expanded military role
MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved legislation that would allow an expanded role for the nation's military in a vote boycotted by the opposition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840975-japan-lower-house-of-parliament-oks-expanded-military-role/

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Min of Finance: economy likely to grow no more than 3%

BANGKOK, 16 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Finance has said that economic growth will likely shrink further due to sluggish exports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840976-thai-finance-min-economy-likely-to-grow-no-more-than-3/

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An election is called, but democracy has stalled in Myanmar

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By Damien Kingsbury

Myanmar will go to an election in November, but the domestic politics at play here suggest the country's process of democratisation is far from complete, writes Damien Kingsbury.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840977-an-election-is-called-but-democracy-has-stalled-in-myanmar/

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Hun Sen Asks Western Leaders to Help Resolve Cambodia’s Border Disputes With Vietnam

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen sent letters to the leaders of the three western countries on Wednesday asking to borrow a decades-old map to try to settle disputes over alleged territorial encroachment by Vietnam.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840965-hun-sen-asks-western-leaders-to-help-resolve-cambodias-border-disputes-w-vietnam-usa-uk-fra/

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Cambodia's Tourism Industry Debates Visa Exemptions

Khmer Times/Igor Kossov

PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – Cambodia’s tourism industry is looking for ways to become more competitive, with some businesses suggesting visa exemptions for top visiting countries.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840876-tourism-industry-debates-visa-exemptions/

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China Gives Cars and Phones to Cambodia's Foreign Ministry

Khmer Times/Ven Rathavong

PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – China has donated three Toyota Hilux Vigo trucks, one minibus Toyota Coaster and 45 Ascend P7 Huawei mobile phones to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840875-china-gives-cars-and-phones-to-foreign-ministry-chinese-corners-opened-to-boost-language/

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BKK Traffic Cops Told to Respect Bosses' Privilege
By Khaosod English


A police officer giving away free mango at a traffic checkpoint in Nakhon Sawan province, 15 April 2012.

BANGKOK — Traffic police have been ordered to memorize the license plates and faces of their superiors after Bangkok's police chief complained that he was asked to take a breathalyzer test despite his insistence that he was not intoxicated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840980-bangkok-traffic-cops-told-to-respect-bosses-privilege/

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Thailand welcomed 16 millionth tourist as Thailand’s Luckiest Visitor

Bangkok, 15 July, 2015 – The Thai tourism industry welcomed Mr. Lefebvre Quentin from France as the country’s 16 millionth visitor for this year. Mr. Quentin, who is another Thailand’s Luckiest, arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 15 July, 2015.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840979-thailand-welcomed-16-millionth-tourist-as-thailands-luckiest-visitor/

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MOPH set to push for more concentrated alcohol regulations

BANGKOK, 16 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is hastening the alcohol sales ban on school vicinities, aiming to modernize the Alcohol Control Act to cover a wider range of alcoholic beverages, the MOPH Minister says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840982-thai-health-min-set-to-push-for-more-concentrated-alcohol-regulations/

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Water expert: Only two rain storms are expected rest of the year



BANGKOK: -- Only two rain storms are anticipated for the rest of the year and Bangkokians should start conserving water now otherwise production of tap water will encounter acute water shortage problem if there are no rains until August 15.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840983-chulalongkorn-water-expert-only-2-rain-storms-are-expected-rest-of-the-year/

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Two troops shot, torched by insurgents in Narathiwat
The Nation

Narathiwat - Two troops cut down in a hail of gunfire in their pick-up truck Thursday by insurgents who also torched the vehicle and bodies, police said.

Police said Corporal Prasit Nakhararuang and Pvt Yusop Tehli were shot and killed while they were returning to their base after they went to Tambon Ruesoh's downtown area.

The ambush took place in front of Blukahuru Mosque on a village road.

An unknown number of insurgents, who were hiding on the roadside, opened fire at the pick-up truck before they came out from the hiding and poured petrol over the vehicle and bodies and set fire and left the scene.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-troops-shot-torched-by-insurgents-in-Narathiwa-30264568.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-16

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Former finance minister Surapong faces malfeasance charge in Supreme Court

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has accepted for consideration a malfeasance in office case brought against former finance minister Surapong Suebwonglee by the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840987-former-finance-minister-surapong-faces-malfeasance-charge-in-supreme-court/

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23-year-old man jumps to his death from 16th floor of Saladaeng hotel
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A 23-year-old man jumped to his death from his room on the 16th floor of a hotel on Soi Saldaeng 1 off Silom Road Thursday morning, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840993-23-year-old-man-jumps-to-his-death-from-16fl-of-a-hotel-in-bangkok/

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British ex-pat attacked in his garden while sleeping by another British ex-pat



KOH SAMUI: -- On Wednesday the 15th of July long term British ex-pat Nolan Pickering was having a nap in his garden in Koh Samui when another British man jumped out from beind his bushes and attacked him. Mr. Pickering was punched in the face by a man wearing a knuckleduster. After the attack Mr. Pickering was rushed to Thai International hospital by friends where he received seven stitches under his eye.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/840996-koh-samui-sleeping-british-expat-attacked-in-his-garden-by-another-british-expat/

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BERN, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss authorities say 1 of 7 detained FIFA officials has been extradited to the United States.

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PM says Thai economy is stabilizing

BANGKOK, 16 July 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has assured that Thailand’s economy is stabilizing and has called on the private sector to ramp up productivity and confidence in the government sector in order for the economy to move forward.

Gen Prayut spoke during a seminar on sustainable national development, saying economic development rests with the dynamic of trust between the government, the private sector and the public.

The PM also said the government places great importance on education and human resources development, in order to bring unskilled workers and the unemployed into the skilled labor force.

He assured that the country’s economy is stabilizing and is in the process of expanding its trade volume to foreign markets.


-- NNT 2015-07-16

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National Police: Public gatherings legislation necessary to ensure peace and order

BANGKOK, 16 July 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has insisted that the Public Gatherings Act which will be effective soon, is a crucial tool for officers to ensure peace and order in the kingdom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841003-thai-police-public-gatherings-legislation-necessary-to-ensure-peace-and-order/

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Highway Dept to repair 3 main highways in Nakhon Pathom

NAKHON PATHOM, 16 July 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Highways has announced plans to repair three major highways to ensure road safety and smooth travel.

The department has made known that repair work is being carried out on Phetkasem Road, which is considered the gateway to the South. The road has been in use for a long period of time and damage to its surface has been reported.

The project is set to ensure motorists are able to travel safely and quickly to their destinations. The three projects involve work on Highway No. 4 in Nakhon Chaisri, Phra Patone and Srakatiam.

All three projects were begun on July 11 and will continue for around 150 days. The department will coordinate with local police to facilitate the safe access of motorists during the reconstruction. Members of the public are advised to plan their travel ahead and exercise extra caution while driving.


-- NNT 2015-07-16

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Motorcycle Kills Road Safety Petitioner in Pathum Thani
By Khaosod English


Local residents and officials gather signatures for a pedestrian safety petition across the street from where a woman was killed by an oncoming motorcycle in Pathum Thani, 15 July 2015.

PATHUM THANI: -- A woman was run over and killed by a motorcycle moments after she signed a petition calling for improved road safety in Pathum Thani province yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841005-motorcycle-kills-road-safety-petitioner-in-pathum-thani/

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Two arrested off Phuket with 25,000 ya bah pills
Eakkapop Thongtub


Sopon and Paisan were arrested after police received a tip-off that someone would be picking up drugs in the Moo Baan Bangphat of Phang Nga.

PHUKET: -- Two men were arrested at a Phang Nga police checkpoint yesterday afternoon when they were found to have 25,816 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) hidden in their vehicle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841007-two-arrested-off-phuket-with-25000-ya-bah-pills/

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Nine tour companies in Phuket checked on suspicion of being proxies of foreign firms
The Nation

PHUKET: -- Tourist police and officials from four agencies jointly inspected nine tour companies on the Phuket island after the firms were suspected of being proxies of foreign investors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841033-nine-tour-companies-in-phuket-checked-on-suspicion-of-being-proxies-of-foreign-firms/

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Airbus CEO talks about emissions, innovation and more
DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer

DALLAS (AP) — These are heady times for the commercial-aircraft business at Airbus and Boeing, as airlines place huge orders for new planes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841038-airbus-ceo-talks-about-emissions-innovation-and-more/

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Thai opposition 'Red Shirt' TV station to go back on air

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court Thursday issued an injunction allowing a television network run by the opposition "Red Shirt" movement to resume broadcasting after it was taken off air for breaking a junta ban on political programming.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841041-thai-red-shirt-tv-station-to-go-back-on-air/

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