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Phuket journalists’ verdict date slated for September
The Phuket News


Alan Morison, 67, and Chutima Sidasathian, 34, will hear the verdict in their case on September 1.

PHUKET: -- Following three days of hearing testimony last week, the Phuket Provincial Court has set September 1 as the scheduled date for handing down its verdict for the criminal charges brought against Phuketwan journalists Alan Morison, 67, and Chutima Sidasathian, 34.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841850-phuket-journalists-verdict-date-slated-for-september/

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Thirsty, saggy road swallows more vehicles
By Coconuts



PATHUM THANI: -- Unsatisfied by the truck it ate earlier this month, a northern Bangkok road Saturday consumed the grading vehicles sent to repair it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841851-canal-side-road-in-pathum-thani-swallows-more-vehicles/

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Thammasat student crowned Miss Universe Thailand
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A Lampang beauty-slash-social studies student from Thammasat University was crowned this year’s Miss Universe Thailand on Saturday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841852-thammasat-student-crowned-miss-universe-thailand/

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PM blames previous governments for water shortage



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut chan-ocha blamed previous elected governments for the country’s loss of vast water catchment areas resulting to water shortage to replenish water-starved major dams.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841854-pm-prayut-blames-previous-governments-for-water-shortage/

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Thai Junta Govt to Stay Until 2017: Official
By Khaosod English


Junta chairman Gen. Prayuth attending a business conference at Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, 16 July 2015

BANGKOK — Thailand will not see an elected government until early 2017, according to the deputy chairman of the junta’s interim parliament, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841855-thai-govt-to-stay-until-2017-official/

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Highway Department: all canal-side roads at risk of collapsing during drought

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT) - The Provincial highway authorities have warned that all canal-side roads are in danger of collapsing as the drought crisis has dried up canals across the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841851-canal-side-road-in-pathum-thani-swallows-more-vehicles/#entry9640867

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Suspected Separatist Arrested in a Raid on Pattani Home
By Khaosod English


The three M-16 assault rifles police and soldiers allegedly found during a raid in Pattani on 20 July 2015.

PATTANI — A suspected militant was arrested by Thai authorities in a raid on a house in the southern border province of Pattani early this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841856-suspected-separatist-arrested-in-a-raid-on-pattani-home/

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Wissanu says Prayut has not talked about reshuffling deputy PMs
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Monday that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has so far not discussed any change to the line of deputy prime ministers with him.

"The prime minister has not talked about a Cabinet reshuffle with me so I know nothing about it and the prime minister has never said he will remove any deputy prime minister," Wissanu said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Wissanu-says-Prayut-has-not-talked-about-reshuffli-30264805.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-20

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AOT beefs up baggage screening at Don Muang

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT) - Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has stepped up baggage screening at Don Mueang airport in a bid to comply with measures from the Department of Civi Aviation (DCA).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841822-new-security-measures-at-don-mueang-airport-causing-long-delays/?p=9640940#entry9640940

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PM says water shortage crisis will improve soon

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT)-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his confidence that there will be enough water for domestic consumption during his visit to Rayong today.

The Prime Minister is in Rayong not only to observe the water management plan and visit the province’s largest fruit market, but also to present his education policy to Kamnoetvit Science Academy.

According to General Prayut, the government is concerned about the drought crisis and has quickly addressed this issue to make sure Thais have sufficient water supply through its relief effort.

He said many areas have been experiencing water shortages due to El Nino. Meanwhile, the premier said the market for Thai fruits will continue to grow further especially when ASEAN Economic Community takes shape at the end of this year. He has also been supporting fruit farmers through various market events.


-- NNT 2015-07-20

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North Korean elections 'achieves 99.97 per cent turnout'
Worker's Party expected to fare well in polls this Sunday with only one name on ballot paper and punishment for anyone who fails to endorse Kim Jong-un's policies
By Julian Ryall, Tokyo, and Andrew Marszal

LONDON: -- North Koreans went to the polls on Sunday for tighly controlled local elections that saw a 99.97 per cent turnout, state media reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841887-north-korean-local-elections-achieves-9997-per-cent-turnout/

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Tightened baggage check at Don Mueang



BANGKOK: -- Don Mueang airport turned chaotic last night and today with several hundreds of outbound passengers queuing up to have all their bags passing through X-ray checks before checking in.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841822-new-security-measures-at-don-mueang-airport-causing-long-delays/?p=9641019#entry9641019

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ROME (AP) - Italy: 4 Italians kidnapped in Libya near Eni industrial compound in Mellitah.

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Millions of cheaters could be exposed after data leak hits adulterers’ social network “Ashley Madison”

Ashley Madison, a popular social network for anyone who wants to cheat on their other half, has been hacked by a group (or possibly just an individual) that has also started to post users’ personal data online.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/ashley-madison-leak/12565/

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'Drunk' Captain Grounds Tourist Boat on Pattaya Beach
By Khaosod English


A boat captain surprised beach-goers by driving his ship onto a popular beach in Pattaya on 19 July 2015.

CHONBURI — A captain has been arrested for driving his tourist boat at full-speed onto a popular beach in Pattaya last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841841-tourists-sent-running-after-a-tourist-boat-ran-ashore-in-high-speed-in-pattaya/?p=9641297#entry9641297

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Thief steals computer tablets from Phuket school
Eakkapop Thongtub


Forensic police check items in the classroom for fingerprints.

PHUKET: -- A thief made off with B246,000 worth of computer tablets and audio equipment from a classroom of the Satree Phuket School over the weekend. Police are currently checking CCTV footage to help them find the thief.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841897-thief-steals-computer-tablets-from-phuket-school/

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Min of Commerce: Thai rice export to meet 2015 target

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce expressed confidence that Thai rice will meet its annual export target, despite the ongoing drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841899-thai-rice-export-to-meet-2015-target/

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Ayutthaya launches consumption water distribution center

AYUTTHAYA, 20 July 2015 (NNT) – Ayutthaya Province has established the royally bestowed distribution center of water for consumption to relieve the drought affected public's concerns.

The Governor of Ayutthaya Apichat Todilokvech today officiated the opening of the royally bestowed consumption water distribution center by the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under the Royal Patronage, to help ease the effects of the drought among the general public.

He said that this campaign was initiated from His Majesty the King’s care for the drought affected public. The water distribution center, located at the Special Education Center in Nakhon Luang District, has been established from the cooperation between the Ayutthaya Special Education Center, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Education.

He also expressed his gratitude towards His Majesty the King’s kindness in the name of the people of Ayutthaya Province.

The center is also supported by two mobile clean water treatment vehicles from the Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization, with an accumulated clean water production capacity of up to 8,000 liters per day.

Ayutthaya is among the 12 provinces in the central region currently affected by the drought disaster.


-- NNT 2015-07-20

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Charges against Hall and defamation laws should be scrapped: rights group
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THAI authorities should drop charges against a prominent migrant worker-rights activist Andy Hall - as the charges violate his right to free expression and undermine research into labour rights abuses by companies in Thailand, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841924-charges-against-hall-and-defamation-laws-should-be-scrapped-rights-group/

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DWR excavates 3,000 ponds as rainwater storage

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has completed the excavation of ponds and natural water sources in 3,095 projects for the storage of rainwater, and checked up on excavation sites done by private companies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841928-thai-dwr-excavates-3000-ponds-as-rainwater-storage/

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ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkish state TV: Explosion in southeastern Turkish town of Suruc near Syrian border kills 10.

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Iran FM criticizes US, Israel over threat of military action

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's foreign minister on Monday criticized the United States and Israel for not taking the threat of military action against Tehran off the table following the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/841931-iran-fm-criticizes-us-israel-over-threat-of-military-action/

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SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Aid group raises Yemen death toll from Shiite rebel shelling near Aden to at least 100.

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MOST to turn nationwide science parks to “Special Space for Innovation”

BANGKOK, 20 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has planned to turn state-run science parks nationwide to “Special Space for Innovations” where the private sector can invest in scientific researches and contribute to Thailand’s economic growth as a whole, revealed Minister of Science and Technology (MOST) Pichet Durongkaveroj.

Mr.Pichet said that the initial project aims to build an innovative-based economic zone of Thailand where private sector uits can inject more budget for scientific researches and, in turn, get special privilege of tax exemption. It is also a forum for younger researchers to meet their peers, seek job opportunities as a researcher, scientist or inventor.

The government has motivated industrial estates to take part in the project. Once those estates contribute part of their areas to set up “Innovative Space”, they can enroll in the development of a sustainable production system for their own industries and at the same time get benefit from the government’s tax incentives and easier mobility around ASEAN.

The initiative of Special Space for Innovation has been proposed to the Committee on Innovation System chaired by the Prime Minister, and will soon be forwarded to the Cabinet after more details are added for completion.


-- NNT 2015-07-20

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We realise people want economic ministers changed, Peetipong says
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- AGRICULTURE Minister Peetipong Phuengbun na Ayutthaya has admitted that there are elements of the public who want him and economic ministers removed.

He said economic ministers, led by Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, hardly met or talk.

"We looked at each other and knew our situation. We know there is a Cabinetreshuffle sentiment but I do not know where it is coming from,'' he said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/We-realise-people-want-economic-ministers-changed--30264828.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-20

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