Thailand Live Saturday 25 Jul 2015

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Bangla thugs threaten expat police volunteers, expose lack of police presence

The Phuket News

The police box at the end of Soi Bangla is often unattended while the one policeman on duty does his rounds.

PHUKET: A gang of drunken thugs threatening expat police volunteers on patrol has exposed the lack of police protection provided at the police box at the beach end of Bangla Rd in Patong.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843188-bangla-thugs-threaten-expat-police-volunteers-expose-lack-of-police-presence/

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Australian Islamic State group medic arrested on return home

SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian nurse who says he was forced by Islamic State militants to work as a medic in Syria was arrested after returning home and faces potential terrorism-related charges.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843190-australian-islamic-state-group-medic-arrested-on-return-home/

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Coward Jihadi John flees to Syria fearing ISIS have no further use for him

BY CHRIS HUGHES

British terrorist Mohammed Emwazi – known as Jihadi John – has fled the IS terror network and gone on the run in Syria, according to sources.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843192-coward-jihadi-john-flees-to-syria-fearing-isis-have-no-further-use-for-him/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

UPDATE

Thailand gets tough on youth drinking

Moves against illegal street racing, alcohol sale near schools, unis worry F&B players

BANGKOK: — The Thai government has issued tough nationwide restrictions on illegal street racing and the sale of alcohol near educational institutions as part of a crackdown on youth drinking.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843169-thai-govt-uses-special-power-to-stop-youth-drinking-racing/page-2#entry9659786

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2016 Honda Accord to be first car with Android Auto built-in

It was back in June of 2014 that Google first showed off Android Auto, with a variety of car makers saying they’d sign on to support the in-car tech. One of the launch partners was Honda, and despite the fact that company said they’d support the system from the start there’s been no sign of it yet…Today however Honda has announced at an event in Silicon Valley that it will add Android Auto support to its cars in 2016.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/honda-accord-android-auto/12634/

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Thailand yet to agree trade deal to wipe out tariffs on tech products

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of countries have agreed to abolish duties on more than 200 technology products — from advanced computer chips to GPS devices, printer cartridges and video-game consoles.

However, Thailand is yet to agree to the deal.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-yet-to-agree-trade-deal-to-wipe-out-tariffs-on-tech-products/12649/

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A monk and a soldier were killed Saturday morning when militants detonated a powerful roadside bomb while a unit of soldiers was escorting a group of monks to receive alms from local people in Saiburi district of Pattani.

Six others who include soldiers, a monk and civilians were also injured in the bomb attack which happened at 6.30 am near Wat Nimonwatanaram in the municipal area of Saiburi.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/120108

-- Thai PBS 2015-07-25

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Traffic advice as Army begins transportation of great king statutes to Hua Hin

HUA HIN: -- Motorists driving on Phetkasem highway from Bangkok to Hua Hin district are warned of possible traffic inconvenience between 3 pm till 2.00 am from today until July 29 as the Royal Thai Army will be transporting seven giant statues of the

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843208-traffic-advice-as-army-begins-transportation-of-great-king-statutes-to-hua-hin/

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Bomb kills monk and soldier in Pattani

PATTANI: -- A monk and a soldier were killed Saturday morning when militants detonated a powerful roadside bomb while a unit of soldiers was escorting a group of monks to receive alms from local people in Saiburi district of Pattani.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843209-bomb-kills-monk-and-soldier-in-pattani/

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PM urges speedy implementation of Thai Chinese dual-track rail project

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that the government is speeding up implementation of the Thai-Chinese joint venture railway projects with assurance that construction of the first dual-track rail project linking Nong Khai province in the Northeast and Rayong province in the East will begin this October.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843218-pm-urges-speedy-implementation-of-thai-chinese-dual-track-rail-project/

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UPDATE:

DSI busts human trafficking ring linked to flesh trade in Malaysia

BANGKOK, 25 July 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has busted a human trafficking ring for luring women into prostitution in Malaysia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843150-dsi-cracks-down-on-gang-trapping-thai-women-in-kl-sex-trade/#entry9660344

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Outbound Vibhavadi Rangsit partially closed to facilitate Bike For Mum participants to register for royal souvenirs

BANGKOK, 25 July 2015 (NNT) – Police have closed outbound Vibhavadi Rangsit Road during this weekend to facilitate the 40,000 participants in Bike For Mom who are to collect the event’s souvenirs.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843224-outbound-vibhavadi-rangsit-partially-closed-to-facilitate-bike-for-mum-participants-to-register-for/

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Six senior police officers of Pathumthani province removed

BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police commissioner Pol Gen Somyot Pumpanmuang today removed six top ranking police officers from Pathumthani province to the Royal Thai Police's Operation Centre in 24 hours after they failed to heed his order on implementing the military junta's tough action to tackle street racing and alcohol selling by entertainment establishment, pubs and bars locating near the vicinities of education institutions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843226-six-senior-police-officers-of-pathumthani-province-removed/

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Koh Tao Murder: Top Forensic Scientist to Testify for Defense

SURAT THANI — The head of Thailand's Central Institute of Forensic Science will testify in defense of two Burmese men accused of killing two British backpackers in southern Thailand last year.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/838898-koh-tao-trial-opens-for-2-accused-of-killing-british-tourists/page-199#entry9660494

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No more free rides for bus and train in November

BANGKOK: -- Beginning November there will be no more free bus and train rides as the government considered the free service has been its heavy financial burden.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843229-no-more-free-rides-for-bus-and-train-in-november/

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Flying BMW inspires Phuket roadworks safety boost
The Phuket News

The flipped BMW has sparked an islandwide boost in safety measures at all roadworks sites across the island

PHUKET: A BMW Z4 that exited the Darasamuth Underpass on the bypass road last Saturday only to flip into a roadside drain under construction has inspired an island-wide safety boost at all roadworks sites in Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843235-flying-bmw-inspires-phuket-roadworks-safety-boost/

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Phuket security guard has throat slit, survives
Eakkapop Thongtub

Security guard Halem Dami, 18, survived the attack and was taken to hospital. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Police are on the lookout for a man wanted for slashing the throat of a security guard at a Phuket resort last night (July 24).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843246-phuket-security-guard-has-throat-slit-survives/

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Joyous crowd flock to receive “Bike for Mom” royal gifts

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Army Sports Stadium on Vibhavadi Rangsit road was today packed with several tens of thousands of joyous people, who have earlier registered to participate in the "Bike for Mom" event, coming to receive royal gifts which are pins and blue T-shirts.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843257-joyous-crowd-flock-to-receive-bike-for-mom-royal-gifts/

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Dangerous Phuket Volvo driver surrenders
Eakkapop Thongtub

A worker recovers the crunched Volvo V70 from the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: The driver who abandoned his red Volvo V70 after crashing it into lamppost in Srisoonthon on Wednesday (July 22) has surrendered himself to police.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843258-dangerous-phuket-volvo-driver-surrenders/

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RT@191Thailand: Rangsit fire is in a worker’s camp, a two storey wooden building with 300 rooms - RT @Nalinee_PLE: http://t.co/1nB0d5vMxR

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RT@191Thailand: House fire on Sailuad Road near Paknam Market in Samut Prakan - RT @js100radio: http://t.co/oFLoPRvxop

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Poll supports national government to resolve conflicts and bring unity back to country

BANGKOK: -- A national government could be a solution to bringing unity, reconciliation and true reform to the country rather than an elected government.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843290-poll-supports-national-government-to-resolve-conflicts-and-bring-unity-back-to-country/

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Aviation agencies urged to boost personnel quality

BANGKOK, 25 July 2015 (NNT) – Transport Minister Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong has asked all aviation-related agencies to speed up the improvement of their personnel’s abilities to boost the country’s aviation industry.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843291-aviation-agencies-urged-to-boost-personnel-quality/

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Moms can register to receive new-born subsidy from Sep

BANGKOK, 25 July 2015 (NNT) – The government is set to provide pre-registration for mothers to access the new-born subsidy on 1 September 2015, while the subsidy program will begin in October.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843292-moms-can-register-to-receive-new-born-subsidy-from-sep/

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PM Prayut confirms continued state efforts to tackle drought

BANGKOK, 26 July 2015 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has assured the people of Thailand, that the government’s determination to tackle the drought crisis in the country is an ongoing process.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said during his weekly TV program “Returning Happiness to the People” that the government has been deeply concerned with the impact of the drought crisis on all parties in the country as officials continue their efforts to tackle the enduring problem.

Gen Prayut stated that the Natural Resources Ministry has already been instructed to find new water sources, including the digging of 511 new groundwater wells, and to install turbine water pumps in many of them.

He said that 415 wells have been dug and around 200,000 cubic meters of water can now be pumped out each day.

In addition, the ministry has installed electric pumps at 202 out of a planned 380 wells, enabling the pumping up of about 30,300 cubic meters of water per day, he added.

The PM went on to say that, if all the wells are completed by the deadline which is the end of July, approximately 350,000 cubic meters of water will be pumped out each day to benefit 100,000 rai of farmland and some 4,000 households.

-- NNT 2015-07-25

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Secretariat of House of Representatives, organises sea turtle preservation campaign to honour HM the King

BANGKOK, 26 July 2015 (NNT) - The Secretariat of the House of Representatives has organised a special sea turtle preservation campaign to honour His Majesty the King.

The Advisor on Legal Affairs to the Secretariat of the House of Representatives Pannipa Sermsree, recently led a group of around 130 officers, civil servants and staff of the Secretariat to join in the release of sea turtles into the Andaman Sea.

The campaign, which was initiated to mark His Majesty the King’s 88 birthday anniversary on December 5, 2015, took place at the naval base in Phang-nga province.

Ms. Pannipa chaired the event and presented a donation of 50,000 baht for the sea turtle preservation center to the Commander of the naval base Rear Admiral Chainarong Khaowised, who gave a lecture on the importance of sea turtles and the ecological system.

Meanwhile, the Advisor on Foreign Affairs to the Secretariat Pornpith Phetchareon, who chairs the campaign, said that the event is a one of the efforts to promote an awareness of the preservation of natural resources and the environment, which is primarily aimed at honouring His Majesty the King’s dedication to preservation works.

-- NNT 2015-07-25

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Thailand Live Sunday 26 Jul 2015

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