Bus Attendant Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus at Prasat Station

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Crying refugee girl puts German chancellor on the spot
FRANK JORDANS, Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel came under criticism Thursday for her awkward treatment of a young refugee brought to tears by the German chancellor's comments on asylum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841158-crying-refugee-girl-puts-german-chancellor-merkel-on-the-spot/

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Top Pakistani model accused of carrying cash freed from jail

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top Pakistani model Ayaan Ali was freed from a high-security jail near the capital Thursday, four months after she was caught trying to fly to Dubai with half a million dollars in cash stashed in her luggage, a defense lawyer said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841173-pakistani-supermodel-freed-from-jail-after-being-caught-with-us500000-in-cash/

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Rouge beauty clinic in Huai Khwang shutdown

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015, (NNT) - Officials from the Department of Health Service Support have raided a rouge beauty clinic at the Mengjai Intersection in Huai Khwang District of Bangkok.

The beauty clinic has been illegally providing services such as Botox and filler injections as well as face lifting .

The inspection came after one of the customers developed a severe reaction to her nose filler injection, and filed a complaint against the clinic with the authorities.

Initially, the clinic owner has been charged with practicing medicine, operating a clinic and selling medicine without a license as well as selling unregistered medicines.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Pathumthani Waterworks assures low salinity level in tap water

PATHUMTHANI, 17 July 2015 (NNT)-Pathumtahni Waterworks Branch Office has said it is only using water from the Chao Phraya River when the tides are low in order to prevent salt water from entering the production of tap water.

According to Pathumtahni Waterworks Branch Office Manager, Kwanchai Kijkobchai, his office has been monitoring the salinity levels in the river given that ocean tides are usually high during this time of year.

The Royal Irrigation Department has also been releasing water into streams in an attempt to keep the salt water at bay. Mr. Kwanchai, however, admitted that the salinity level of the tap water has not been stable but assured the public that there is enough fresh water in storage to dilute the saltiness.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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CCCIF holds a meeting on IUU Fishing

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015, (NNT) - The Command Center for Combating Illegal Fishing (CCCIF) has extended the operating period of the mobile fishing vessel registration units to the end of this month.

Admiral Kraison Chansuwanit made the announcement during the CCCIF's meeting yesterday. The mobile registration campaign is a joint effort among the Marine Department, the Fisheries Department and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.

The meeting has resolved to ban the use of push nets, net traps, lighted fishing nets and stow nets by all types of fishing boats. Fishing perimeters for local and commercial fishing operations have also been established. The specifics of the fisheries regulations, policies and discussion on related topics will be included in the next meeting, Admiral Kraison said.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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CDC continues Day-4 of mobile meeting in Chon Buri

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee has reached a conclusion for the review of the section of the draft charter related to reform and reconciliation before moving on to deliberate the last section.

On Day-4 of the mobile meeting in Pattaya of eastern Chon Buri province, CDC spokesman Gen Lertrat Ratanavanich said that the charter drafters continued with the deliberation of Part 4 of the draft Constitution, which involved the reform and the promotion of reconciliation.

According to Gen Lertrat, the meeting agreed that there must be a committee in charge of completing the reform and promoting the reconciliation, and that a Reform and Reconciliation Council will need to be set up.

He added that the details of both missions would now be written in the Reform section of the draft charter.

The meeting then reviewed the final chapter of the draft Constitution concerning the charter amendment, which the CDC decided to maintain all details written in the first draft.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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CDC’s Borwornsak: Charter drafters to meet 21 July to vote on drafting deadline extension

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Council has scheduled a date for all charter drafters to cast their votes on the extension of the deadline for the drafting process.

CDC Chairman Borwornsak Uwanno said on Thursday that the charter drafters will continue making all suggested adjustments to the draft of the new Constitution, which was originally set to be completed within 60 days, or July 23.

However, as it remains uncertain if the process will be wrapped up in time, the CDD will convene a session on July 21 for all members to deliberate and cast their votes on the suggested extension of the deadline by 30 days, Mr. Borwornsak said.

He insisted that such a decision would be based on all reasons which would be heard on that day.

Concerning one of the orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order, which cancelled the selection of members of the Law Reform Commission of Thailand, Mr. Borwornsak said that the CDC has not discussed or initiated the issue while stating that a defamation lawsuit will be filed against anyone who has been or is spreading such a false report on social media.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Commerce Ministry hopes lifting of sanctions will boost Thai export
Petchanet Pratruangkrai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The cancellation of international sanctions on Iran should boost Thai exports to that country, traditionally a major importer of many products from here, the Commerce Ministry anticipates.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841188-commerce-min-hopes-lifting-of-sanctions-on-iran-will-boost-thai-export/

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Australia memorializes victims of Malaysian plane shot down

SYDNEY (AP) — Tearful relatives of several Australians who were flying on the Malaysian jetliner that was shot down over eastern Ukraine a year ago gathered for a memorial service Friday that included the unveiling of a plaque set in soil from the place where they died.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841189-australia-memorializes-victims-of-malaysian-plane-mh17-shot-down/

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SET up 1.65 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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British PM: Travel outside of London, see the rest of UK

LONDON, England - Tourists will be encouraged to travel outside of London under a fresh drive to boost British tourism announced by David Cameron.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841192-david-cameron-travel-outside-of-london-see-the-rest-of-uk/

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Education Ministry backs improvement of border schools in SEZ provinces

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - The Education Ministry has showed support to the development of border schools located in the Special Economic Zones, to prepare Thai children for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which will come into force at the end of this year.

Deputy Education Minister General Surachet Chaiwong said during his visit to schools in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province yesterday that the content of their curriculums should concentrate on equipping children with knowledge to compete in the AEC.

One of the schools General Surachet visited was Baan Wiang Phang School, which is located one kilometer away from the Thai - Myanmar border. It has 956 students belonging to various northern tribal groups. The school emphasizes the teaching of prominent languages in ASEAN, such as English, Chinese, and Burmese.

The Minister also visited Rajaprajanugroh 15 School in Chiang Saen District. The school highlights classes for regular, disabled and less fortunate students.

General Surachet expressed satisfaction with the two schools, saying both institutions were able to provide practical language studies that students could use when entering the job market.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Sex video turns Beijing store into tourist attraction

BEIJING, China - An amorous young couple have come under the spotlight after their sex-tape became an internet sensation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841197-sex-video-turns-beijing-store-into-tourist-attraction/

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Princess Sirindhorn advises release of more water from Rama 9 to ease plight of people in Pathumthani



BANGKOK: -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has expressed concern over the ongoing drought situation and has advised that more water be released from Rama 9 reservoir at Klong Luang to relieve the trouble of farmers in Pathumthani and for tap water production.

According to the disclosure of the director of the Pathumthani Royal Irrigation Project Mr Chuchart Supawattanangkul, Her Royal Highness has allowed the Royal Irrigation Department to start releasing three million cubic metres of water from the Rama 9 reservoir.

He said now around one million cubic metres of water was released and now the water was flowing into Klong 5 and Klong 6 canals where over 20,000 rais of farmlands would be the most benefited.

He said Her Royal Highness has also allowed the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) to use the water from the Rama 9 reservoir for the production of tap water at its water plant in Thanyaburi district of Pathumthani province, as the district is presently lacking water for consumption.

If the situation becomes even more dire, Her Royal Highness has allowed to further release more water from the reservoir to help alleviate the people’s hardships, despite the fact that the receding water in the reservoir could damage the roads around the reservoir, he said.

He said the princess has said subsided roads could be repaired later while the trouble of the people has to be eased first.

“After hearing the princess’s words, I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for her concern of her people,” he said.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/princess-sirindhorn-advises-release-of-more-water-from-rama-9-to-ease-plight-of-people-in-pathumthani


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Finnish Embassy in Bangkok has moved

BANGKOK: -- The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok moved on 29 June to a new location on Wireless Road. The embassy was previously located on the 16th floor in the Amarin Tower on Ploenchit road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841199-finnish-embassy-in-bangkok-has-moved/

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Four Phuket taxi drivers arrested for gambling
Eakkapop Thongtub


The four taxi drivers arrested for gambling.

PHUKET: -- Four taxi drivers were arrested for gambling yesterday (July 16) in part an anti-firearm and crime campaign aimed at suspicious groups in the Patong area being held by Kathu police from July 15-19.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841202-four-phuket-taxi-drivers-arrested-for-gambling/

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Department of Health to reduce rate of obesity among children

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Health is determined to lower the rate of obesity among Thai children by 0.5 percent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841203-health-department-to-reduce-rate-of-obesity-among-thai-children/

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Min of Interior allays public concern over drought crisis

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Interior is urging the Thai public to stay calm, saying that the Thai government has measures in place to cope with the drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841205-thai-interior-min-allays-public-concern-over-drought-crisis/

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Pattaya officials outline parking, traffic revamp for Bali Hai Pier

PATTAYA: -- Area officials called in tour-bus operators and motorbike taxis to get them to drive straighter and park better around Bali Hai Pier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841206-pattaya-officials-outline-parking-traffic-revamp-for-bali-hai-pier/

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Spies in the hot seat after Italian surveillance firm breach

LONDON (AP) — A dramatic breach at an Italian surveillance company has laid bare the details of government cyberattacks worldwide, putting intelligence chiefs in the hot seat from Cyprus to South Korea. The massive leak has already led to one spymaster’s resignation and pulled back the curtain on espionage in the iPhone age.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/spies-in-the-hot-seat-after-italian-surveillance-firm-breach/12500/

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Cambodia grants work permits to 25,000 foreign workers

The Ministry of Labour granted about 25,000 work permits to foreigners in the first six months of 2015, about 5,000 more than they issued during all of last year.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841168-cambodia-grants-work-permits-to-25000-foreign-workers/

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Swiss extradite FIFA's Jeffrey Webb to the United States
GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer

GENEVA: -- Former FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb has been extradited to the United States following his arrest in Switzerland on racketeering and bribery charges filed by American prosecutors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841226-swiss-extradite-fifas-jeffrey-webb-to-the-united-states/

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Cambodian PM joins outrage over tycoon's attack on TV star

SOPHENG CHEANG, Associated Press

JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's prime minister added his voice Thursday to growing outrage over a drunken tycoon who was captured on video viciously attacking a female TV star, calling the man's actions intolerable and warning that his riches will not help him escape justice.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841159-cambodian-pm-joins-outrage-over-tycoons-attack-on-tv-star/

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Obama visits prison to call for a fairer justice system
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE

EL RENO, Okla. (AP) — Peering from the back seat of his armored black limousine, President Barack Obama rode into a razor wire-surrounded federal prison Thursday and said he met young inmates "who made mistakes that aren't that different than the mistakes I made."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841229-obama-visits-prison-to-call-for-a-fairer-justice-system/

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Court orders confiscation of red Yaris of a teenager for sudden crisscross and zigzag driving



BANGKOK: -- A motorist who drove a red "Yaris" sedan in sudden crisscross and zigzag and later caused accident on following vehicles was yesterday sentenced by the Minburi provincial court to pay a 500 baht fine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841232-thai-court-orders-confiscation-of-teenagers-car-for-sudden-crisscross-and-zigzag-driving/

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Business leaders reassured Pattaya will have enough water, despite drought

PATTAYA:--Regional water-management officials reassured Pattaya business leaders the city is not facing any sort of shortage, despite the nationwide drought.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841230-business-leaders-reassured-pattaya-will-have-enough-water-despite-drought/

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Market vendors face charges after attacking police

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya police say they will bring charges against members of a mob that attacked a group of plainclothes officers investigating counterfeit merchandise sales at the Grand Hall Market.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841233-market-vendors-face-charges-after-attacking-police/

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This Septic Isle: Backpackers, Bloodshed and the Secretive World of Koh Tao

Charlie Campbell / Koh Tao and Koh Samui

KOH TAO:-- The balcony of room A5 at Ocean View Bungalows commands one of the finest vistas of Koh Tao’s sweeping Sairee Beach.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838898-koh-tao-trial-opens-for-2-accused-of-killing-british-tourists/page-105#entry9630242

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Baht bus chief confirms bus station taxis still charging 20 baht

PATTAYA:--The director of the Pattaya Baht Bus Cooperative said that taxi fares from the North Pattaya bus terminal to Beach Road have not increased and that a trip to Walking Street remains 20 baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841237-baht-bus-chief-confirms-bus-station-taxis-still-charging-20-baht/

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Pattaya police to exchange education for fines in minor traffic violations

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya traffic police said, for the next 60 days people who commit minor traffic offenses will no longer be arrested or fined under a campaign stressing education instead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841238-pattaya-police-to-exchange-education-for-fines-in-minor-traffic-violations/