Deputy PRD Director-General among 162 Thai Idol awardees

BANGKOK, 30 July 2015 (NNT) – The Deputy Director-General of the Public Relations Department (PRD) has been has won a Thai Idol award.

The Broadcaster and Journalist's Assembly of Thailand and other related agencies have conferred a Thai Idol Award on PRD Deputy Director-General Charoon Chaiyasorn. He is among 162 individuals across the country that were handpicked by the assembly’s committee. MR Somlabh Kitiyakara, Secretary to HRH Princess Soamsawali, presided over the award ceremony.

The Thai Idol Award, otherwise known as the Golden Swan, is an accolade aimed at recognizing individuals from different occupations whose achievements are both remarkable and inspirational. The award is part of the Goodness Idol Project meant to laud those who are determined to create a better society.

-- NNT 2015-07-30

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MH370: Badly damaged suitcase washed up on a Reunion beach

REUNION: -- A suitcase was found Thursday morning on a tropical beach on the popular volcanic tourist island Reunion.

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Phuket lawyer hospitalised in pre-dawn high-speed accident
Eakkapop Thongtub


Cherng Talay lawyer Apisit Chaiyasuwan survived the high-speed impact. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A lawyer from Cherng Talay is in hospital recovering from injuries sustained when his SUV slammed into a light pole in central Phuket before dawn this this morning (July 30).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844536-phuket-lawyer-hospitalised-in-pre-dawn-high-speed-accident/

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US official: Plane debris in Indian Ocean same type as MH370
KRISTEN GELINEAU, Associated Press
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — A sea-crusted wing part washed up on an island in the western Indian Ocean may be the first trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 since it vanished nearly a year and a half ago, and a tragic but finally solid clue to one of aviation's most perplexing and expensive mysteries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844415-mh370-plane-wreckage-found-in-indian-ocean-tested/page-2#entry9680369

Drachma revolt adds unease to Greece's awkward alliance
By DEREK GATOPOULOS

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' power-sharing acrobatics look harder to perform by the day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844539-drachma-revolt-adds-unease-to-greeces-awkward-alliance/

New film highlights struggles of gay Palestinians in Israel
By ISAAC SCHARF and MIRIAM BERGER

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — During last summer's Gaza war, Khader Abu Seif was living with his then Israeli boyfriend in Tel Aviv, wondering whether Hamas rockets could reach them from the coastal strip.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844565-new-film-highlights-struggles-of-gay-palestinians-in-israel/

MOPH warns of leptospirosis amid raining season

BANGKOK, 30 July 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has warned the general public to be wary of leptospirosis, an infectious disease that often occurs during the rainy season.

Leptospirosis, also known as field fever, has infected more than 600 people and claimed 10 lives across 55 provinces since January. Provinces with a high incidence of leptospirosis include Ranong, Sisaket and Phang Nga. Sixty percent of patients were farmers between the ages of 44 and 64.

The fatal disease is caused by the Leptospira bacteria, which can be found in fresh water bodies tainted by animal urine. Its symptoms include dry cough, fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea and diarrhea. Those who have developed these symptoms after having come into contact with contaminated water must seek immediate medical attention.

People can prevent leptospirosis by avoiding stagnant water or wading through mud without rubber boots. Those who have come into contact with unsanitary water sources must wash their skin and any open wounds immediately.


-- NNT 2015-07-30

Toyota robot can pick up after people, help the sick
By YURI KAGEYAMA

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Toyota's new robot that glides around like R2-D2 is devoted to a single task: picking things up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844566-toyota-robot-can-pick-up-after-people-help-the-sick/

Bueng Kan facing floods after incessant rains

BUENG KAN, 30 July 2015 (NNT) – Continuous downpours have resulted in flooding in some areas of the northeastern province of Bueng Kan, prompting authorities to provide urgent help for local residents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844569-bueng-kan-facing-floods-after-incessant-rains/

Expert says Thai stock market to remain bearish for a few more years



BANGKOK: -- The Thai stock market is entering downward trend and is expected to remain bearish for the next few years, said Mr Natthawat Annarat, director of the securities trading of CIMB.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/844570-expert-says-thai-stock-market-to-remain-bearish-for-a-few-more-years/

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