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Myanmar military chief defends political role, report


YANGON:-- Myanmar's commander-in-chief reiterated the need for the military to continue its powerful role in politics and said he would consider standing for president in November elections if asked to do so, according to an interview broadcast on Monday.



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Cambodian tycoon attack victim: 'I cannot accept what he did to me'

Oliver Holmes in Bangkok


A Cambodian TV star who was filmed being dragged to the ground and punched and kicked in the head says she refuses to be daunted by the wealth of her assailant.



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EIT: Major dams remain structurally sound, despite drought

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BANGKOK, 21 July 2015, (NNT) - According to the Engineering Institute of Thailand Under His Majesty the King's Patronage (EIT), the country's four major dams remain structurally sound despite experiencing an extreme change in water level due to drought.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842056-major-dams-remain-structurally-sound-despite-drought-in-thailand/

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Thai industrial sector to face shortage of 300,000 workers in five years

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) – Thai industries will be short of some 300,000 workers in manufacturing positions within the next five years, according to a survey of businesses by the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842061-thai-industrial-sector-to-face-shortage-of-300000-workers-in-five-years/

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Thailand and Vietnam urged to cooperate with Khmer Rouge tribunal


Outgoing international co-investigating judge Mark Harmon yesterday called on the governments of Vietnam and Thailand to cooperate with the Khmer Rouge tribunal’s requests for documents pertaining to controversial Cases 003 and 004.




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Russian with throat cut found in Sihanoukville


The body of a dead Russian man was found with a slashed throat in a canal near Sihanoukville’s Otres beach over the weekend, and police said yesterday they have identified another Russian national as the murder suspect.



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MOPH meets on the IVF baby protection law

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015, (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health yesterday met on the implementation of a new In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) baby protection law.


The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support Dr. Thares Karasnairaviwong chaired the meeting which discussed the details of the new law that will go into effect on July 31st, 2015.

The law will provide legal guidelines for medical institutes and personnel to follow in conception of IVF babies. It covers the definition of an IVF baby's legal parental status, while preventing research about the IVF technology for unintended purposes.

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NRC endorses report on media reform, press protect draft law
Praphasri Osathanon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Council (NRC) yesterday endorsed a report on media reform and a draft law on the protection of press freedom proposed by its panel on media and information technology reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842073-thailands-nrc-endorses-report-on-media-reform-press-protect-draft-law/

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Rains bring in hope for farmers in the North

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BANGKOK: -- The Royal Irrigation Department yesterday forecast the current severe drought situation will gradually improve with the arrival of increased rains in many parts of the country, particularly in the northern region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842012-good-news-for-thai-farmers-downpour-in-north-isaan/#entry9643981

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PM Office debuts program promoting 12 national core values

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015, (NNT) - Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office M.L. Panadda Diskul yesterday debuted a program promoting the 12 national core values in Lopburi province.


The event was being held at the provincial administration office. M.L. Panadda gave a lecture on the topics of being a good citizen and the importance of the 12 national core values to 160 local high school students.

Meanwhile, representatives from the Federation of Assistant District Chief Officers visited M.L. Panadda, asking him to look into the benefits and compensation of assistant district chief officers. They petitioned to increase incentives for those stationed in risky areas, claiming that the nature of their duties is similar to that of the police.

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GOP presidential hopeful Walker signs abortion ban bill
By SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, one week after launching his bid for the 2016 presidential nomination, signed a bill Monday that outlaws non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842082-gop-presidential-hopeful-walker-signs-abortion-ban-bill/

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12th grader protests against junta by submitting blank exam paper
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A 12th grader has protested against the junta by submitting a blank answer sheet in the exam of the "citizen duty" subject.

Natthanan Warinthornwej posted on her Facebook wall on Monday that she had submitted the answer sheet without making any choice and writing down any answer because she could not force herself to write what she does not believe.

She said she would like to reject the dictatorial method of Prime Minister Prayuth who tried to force his teachings on others.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/12th-grader-protests-against-junta-by-submitting-b-30264881.html

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US authorities allege imam assisted radicals
JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — U.S. authorities are seeking to revoke the citizenship of an imam in Oregon who they say tried to conceal past associations with radical Islamic groups.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842084-us-authorities-allege-imam-assisted-radicals/

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UN approves accreditation for Palestinian Return Center
By EDITH M. LEDERER

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations approved U.N. accreditation Monday for the London-based Palestinian Return Center in a defeat for Israel which claims the organization is affiliated with Hamas and "openly promotes terrorism."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842085-un-approves-accreditation-for-palestinian-return-center/

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DWR urges Thais to reduce daily water consumption by 1L

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Water Resources (DWR) said Thailand could save as much as 60 million liters of water per day if everyone reduced daily water usage by one liter.


DWR Director General Jatuporn Burutpat said it is important that everyone is using water wisely, as climate change intensifies.

Water consumption in Bangkok is among the highest in the country, at around 4-5 million cubic meters per day. Government organizations and businesses are said to consume the largest amount of water. Meanwhile, household consumption reportedly averages 200 liters per day.

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Campaign to set up drinking water donation centers for drought victims to be proposed to the Cabinet

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015, (NNT) - M.L. Panadda Diskul, Permanent Secretary to the Prime Ministers' Office, is expected to propose to the Cabinet a campaign to establish drinking water donation centers for drought victims in 53 provinces. Similarly, several provinces have launched drinking water distribution centers.


According to M.L. Panadda, if the campaign is approved, then it would accept donations in forms of cash, drinking water, and water purification equipment.

Meanwhile, the provinces of Nakhon Phanom, Singburi, Phitsanulok, and Lopburi have erected royally bestowed drinking water distribution centers to relieve drought-affected areas. Those interested can contact their provincial administration offices for more information.

The program was initiated out of His Majesty the King’s concern for the drought-affected public.

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Russians rescued off Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub

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Mr Bebal, 29, and Ms Arkina had got stranded on Koh Pu and could not return due to the high waves and heavy rain.

PHUKET: -- Two Russians had to be rescued from Koh Pu, a small island 2 nautical miles off the coast of Karon beach, yesterday evening (July 20) after they rode a jet-ski there and were unable to return due to bad weather conditions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842092-russians-rescued-off-phuket/

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CDC will accept 30 day work timeframe extension

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) says it would definitely accept a new 30 day extension to its work time frame, as much still remains to be done.


CDC Spokesperson Gen Lertrat Ratanawanich said there remain numerous sections and procedures that need to be considered, such as the rearrangement of sections, ensuring continuity of various provisions as well as matters of reform and reconciliation which have yet to be completed. The CDC must then also publicize its reasoning behind its various amendments all within its work time frame.

Gen Lertrat said the CDC would have no reason to deny a 30 day extension. He noted however that the 30 days included numerous public holidays and that the CDC would realistically be left with around 20 additional working days.

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Two Dead Bodies of Suspected Insurgents Found, Police Say
By Khaosod English

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Sama-ae Thanam, a former insurgent leader recently released from prison, receives a national ID Card at the Panare District Office in Pattani, 20 July 2015.

PATTANI — Thai authorities say they have found the bodies of two suspected separatists who escaped a raid conducted by police and soldiers in Pattani province yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842109-two-dead-bodies-of-suspected-insurgents-found-thai-police-say/

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Junta Says Yingluck Free to Attend Brother's Birthday Abroad
By Khaosod English

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Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra visits a necromancer in Ubon Ratchathani province to ward off "bad luck," 6 July 2015.

BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling military junta has dismissed claims that former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been barred from attending the birthday of her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, another former PM who is currently living in a self-imposed exile to avoid a corruption conviction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842119-thai-govt-says-yingluck-free-to-attend-thaksins-birthday-abroad/

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Ombudsman asks for action from prime minister on Wat Dhammakaya case

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BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Ombudsman has proposed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to exercise Section 44 of the interim constitution to appoint a committee to rule whether the former attorney general has legitimately performed his duty for not prosecuting the abbot of Wat Dhammakaya in signing a land purchase deal in 2006.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842121-ombudsman-asks-for-action-from-pm-prayut-on-wat-dhammakaya-case/

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Former BKK Police Chief summoned for questioning related to firearm possession through airport security

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has revealed that a former Bangkok Police Chief will be summoned for questioning after receiving his testimony from Japanese prosecutors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842123-kamronwit-summoned-for-questioning-related-to-firearm-possession-through-airport-security/

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