Train Passengers Flee in Panic as Locomotive Catches Fire in Kabin Buri

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More CCTV cameras could solve Pattaya traffic problems, district chief says

PATTAYA:--Even though only 10 percent of the 1,400 closed-circuit television cameras in Pattaya actually work, Banglamung’s district chief says more should be installed to solve chronic traffic problems.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841239-more-cctv-cameras-could-solve-pattaya-traffic-problems-district-chief-says/

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'Superattainers': Philippine firm hails leadership skills of Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Marcos

HONG KONG: -- A Manila-based management recruiting firm that gives leadership awards has extolled Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Attila the Hun, Mao Zedong and Ferdinand Marcos as “superattainers” who are “high achieving individuals.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841242-philippine-firm-hails-leadership-skills-of-hitler-stalin-mao-and-marcos/

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Pheu Thai Watana vents anger at junta for overseas travel ban

BANGKOK: -- Former commerce minister Watana Muangsook vented his anger on Friday after he found out that he was banned by the National Council for Peace and Order from leaving the country for 90 days until September 18 after which his case will be reconsidered.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841253-pheu-thai-watana-vents-anger-at-junta-for-overseas-travel-ban/

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Data leak reveals how much Thailand spends on hacking

Data leaked following the cyber attack on The Hacking Team has revealed that Thailand has used the services of the company.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841255-data-leak-reveals-how-much-thailand-spends-on-hacking-its-citizens/

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Phuket gains 60 volunteer lifeguards
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The 60 volunteer lifeguards and their trainers.

PHUKET: -- Phuket has gained an additional 60 lifeguards following the completion of their training at the beginning of this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841257-phuket-gains-60-volunteer-lifeguards/

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Junta Bars Pheu Thai Politician From Leaving Country
BY Khaosod English


Thailand's junta is chaired by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, pictured here speaking to reporters at Government House in Bangkok on 9 July 2015

BANGKOK — A top leader of the Pheu Thai Party said the ruling military junta has denied his application for an overseas trip.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841253-pheu-thai-watana-vents-anger-at-junta-for-overseas-travel-ban/#entry9630706

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Farmers at Pasak Jolasid Dam agree to suspend farming

LOPBURI, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – Farmers living at the tip of Pasak Jonlasid Dam have agreed to suspend their rice farming after the cabinet announced the planned reduction of water supplies from four main dams yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841266-farmers-at-pasak-jolasid-dam-agree-to-suspend-farming/

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EU tells Thailand more to do on illegal fishing: official

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The European Union has warned Thailand that it is still not doing enough to stamp out illegal fishing practices, the country's defense minister said on Friday, raising the prospects of a trade ban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841269-eu-tells-thailand-more-to-do-on-illegal-fishing-official/

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Thai Army Bases Selling Cheap Food to Public
By Khaosod English


Army officers selling cheap food to the public [photo provided by the Royal Thai Army]

BANGKOK - The Royal Thai Army has announced that some military bases are now offering low-cost food to the public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841270-thai-army-bases-selling-cheap-food-to-public/

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Prayut orders fair probe of mysterious death of businessman



BANGKOK: -- Mystery shrouded the death of a 50-year-old property development businessman last month drew attention from the prime minister with his instruction for the national police chief to ensure justice for all parties concerned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841271-prayut-orders-fair-probe-of-mysterious-death-of-businessman/

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Gov’t asks all sides to help solve IUU prior to next evaluation in Oct

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives has affirmed all legal fishing vessels can continue their operations as usual, stressing that all sides must help solve all IUU issues before the EU’s next evaluation in October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841269-eu-tells-thailand-more-to-do-on-illegal-fishing-official/#entry9631076

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Phang Nga tourists opt for inland attractions amid storm scare

PHANG NGA, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – Tourists in the southern province of Phang Nga have opted for inland attractions, due to storms gripping the Andaman Sea.

Thai and foreign tourists have been traveling to waterfalls and other inshore attractions instead of island destinations, following the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department’s warning about stormy weather and flash floods.

Meanwhile, local officials and natural park personnel have stepped up safety measures for locals and tourists. Regular inspections have been scheduled for waterfront areas. If the wave climate becomes too dangerous, then officials will install safety warnings or issue bans on swimming.

The southwestern monsoon over the Andaman Sea is expected to bring scattered thundershowers across the southern region from now until July 20. Waves will be particularly strong during this period and flash floods are likely in some areas.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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THAI-US RELATIONS
Bangkok suspends buying submarines from China over US concern: expert

BANGKOK: -- A Chinese news website has reported that the relationship with the US is an important factor in Thailand's decision to put on hold plans to buy submarines from China.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841291-bangkok-suspends-buying-submarines-from-china-over-us-concern-expert/

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Samsung closes hard-disk-motor plant in Korat, lays off 1,400
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- More than 1,400 people have been put out of work as Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Thailand) has shut down its operations in Nakhon Ratchasima and laid off employees because of low orders.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841294-samsung-closes-hard-disk-motor-plant-in-korat-lays-off-1400samsung-closes-hard-disk-motor-plant-in/

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All pump prices at PTT and BCP down by 40 satang on Saturday

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - Oil retailers, PTT and Bangchak have announced a 40 satang reduction in pump prices for all kinds of fuel, excluding benzene, starting 5am on Saturday.

As a result, PTT and BCP’s diesel prices will drop to 24.09 baht per liter. Benzene retail price at PTT will remain at 34.76 baht per liter.

Pump prices per litre at retail stations in Bangkok and nearby province will be as follows: gasohol 95 – 28.20 baht; gasohol 91 – 27.38 baht; gasohol E20 – 25.98 baht and gasohol E85 – 22.68 baht.

On July 9, PTT and Bangchak already announced they would lower the pump prices of all fuel except diesel and E85 by 40 satang per litre.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Helping to educate Children with HIV or with Parents with HIV
Press Release


Hélène Fallon Wood the Vice President and Chief Fundraiser of The Life Home Project Foundation receives a cheque for B130,823 from members of the Phuket Loves You Club.

PHUKET: -- On Monday (July13), Ian Phillips, Chairman of the Phuket Loves You Club (PLU) along with other members from the PLU, presented a cheque to Hélène Fallon Wood the Vice President and Chief Fundraiser of The Life Home Project Foundation for B130,823.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841308-helping-to-educate-children-with-hiv-or-with-parents-with-hiv/

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Chinese Businessman Says He Was Extorted by Thai Police
By Khaosod English


Yian Tong and his wife Mananthacha Kasema file a complain with Chiang Mai police on 17 July 2015.

CHIANG MAI — A Chinese businessman told police in northern Thailand today that a man who claimed to be a police officer threatened to kill him if he did not fork over 4.3. billion baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841309-chinese-businessman-says-he-was-extorted-by-thai-police/

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Waterworks chief official in Ayutthaya affirms sufficient supply of tap water for local residents

AYUTTHAYA, 17 July 2015 (NNT) - Director of Ayutthaya Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Thawat Konnak has confirmed water distribution remains normal at 120,000 cubic meters per day, definitely enough for consumption purposes in the province.

According to him, two pumping stations located in Nakhon Luang and Bang Sai Districts are pumping in 72 cubic meters of water per second from the Chao Phraya Dam. The two stations will take more water whenever the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) releases more water for ecological conservation.

“Only in part of the day, for example during daytime, Ayutthaya PWA needs to slightly lower water pressure to keep the clean water tank full for use at the time when demand of water is high,” said Mr.Thawat.

He added the PWA has expedited the extension of water pipelines to reach out those households that have not yet been connected to the province’s water supply system. The project is expected to be completed by 2022.


-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Charupong has failed to report his assets, could face court, anti-graft agency warns
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- FORMER Interior minister Charupong Ruangsuwan has failed to report his assets and liabilities after leaving office and could risk a political ban or other penalties, a senior official of the anti-graft agency said Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841329-charupong-has-failed-to-report-his-assets-could-face-court-anti-graft-agency-warns/

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Regulator to appeal court decision allowing PeaceTV back on air
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's Broadcasting Committee will appeal the Central Administrative Court's decision to issue a temporary injunction allowing Peace TV back on air.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841330-regulator-to-appeal-court-decision-allowing-peacetv-back-on-air/

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Thailand to boost average height with better school meals

Bangkok - Thailand is to launch a campaign to increase the average height of its citizens through better nutrition at school and health awareness for children, officials said Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841332-thailand-to-boost-average-height-with-better-school-meals/

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Russian man found dead at his Phuket home
Darawan Naknakhon

The body of the man was discovered by his son at a home in Land and House in Chalong.

PHUKET: A Russian man was found dead in the living room of his home in Chalong yesterday night (July 16). Police are currently waiting for the autopsy results to confirm the cause of death.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841333-russian-man-found-dead-at-his-phuket-home/

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DSI to hold anti trafficking conference with Myanmar

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is set to co-host the meeting on human trafficking prevention and suppression with the Myanmar Police Force in Kanchanaburi province, to integrate anti-trafficking operations.

DSI’s Bureau of Central Administration Director Peerapat Engpongpan has revealed that the DSI and the Myanmar Police Force will be holding the 12th meeting on the bilateral cooperation on human trafficking prevention and mitigation during 21 July 2015, at Dheva Mantra Resort and Spa in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

The meeting aims to increase the coordination and integration of relevant information regarding human trafficking suppression, and agree on a joint strategy to suppress international trafficking activities which will lead to more efficient prevention measures and a stricter prosecution to human trafficking offenders.

-- NNT 2015-07-17

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State revenue over past 9 months misses target by THB65.5bn

BANGKOK, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has indicated that revenue collection for the first nine months of the 2015 fiscal year is short of target by about 65.5 billion baht, owing to the ailing economy.

Director of the FPO Kritsada Jinavijarana reported that the government was able to collect 1.63 trillion baht in revenue between October 2014 and June 2015. However, the figure was below its target by 65.5 billion baht or 3.9 percent due mainly to the economic slowdown, which led to disappointing collections of corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), petroleum income tax and car excise tax.

Mr Kritsada noted that, although VAT collection failed to meet its target, it posted 7 percent growth compared to the same period of the previous year. He considered the improvement as a sign that consumption and investment in Thailand are still healthy.

Moreover, the collection of fuel tax exceeded its nine-month target by 43 billion baht while many state enterprises and other state-run agencies were also reported to have outperformed their targets.

-- NNT 2015-07-17

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Chiang Rai hopeful with rehabilitated former drugs offenders

Chiang Rai, 17 July 2015 (NNT) – Chiang Rai province is hopeful on its narcotic offenders successfully completing the new voluntary rehabilitation program.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841335-chiang-rai-hopeful-with-rehabilitated-former-drugs-offenders/

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Thailand Live Saturday 18 Jul 2015

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