Thailand Live Sunday 2 Aug 2015

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“Bike for Mom” set to hit Guinness World Records, PRD chief says

BANGKOK, 1 August 2015 (NNT) - The “Bike for Mom” campaign is set to become a new "Guinness World Record" breaker with an unprecedented number of registered cyclists who will take part in the first ever event in the history of Thailand and possibly the world to be held simultaneously at all corners of the country, Director-General of the Public Relations Department (PRD) Apinan Juntarungsri revealed on Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....prd-chief-says/

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Government Application Center (GAC) launched as central website for 100 gov't apps

BANGKOK, 1 August 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has launched a central website "https://apps.go.th” in which over a hundred of government-run mobile applications are available for publicly free downloading, according to ICT minister Pornchai Rujiprapa.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....-100-govt-apps/

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Police to issue arrest warrants for suspected human traders

BANGKOK, 1 August 2015 (NNT) – Police are preparing to issue arrest warrants for suspects believed involved in the trafficking of Thai workers to Indonesia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....-human-traders/

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REFORM FOUNDATION
Reds vow response to Suthep
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Nuttawut slams reform foundation as political; plans press conference next week

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845143-reds-vow-response-to-suthep/

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Automakers look to change gear in third quarter
Kingsley Wijayasinha
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- With the market plunging by 16 per cent during the first half of the year, auto companies are capitalising on every sales opportunity that arises.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845144-automakers-look-to-change-gear-in-third-quarter/

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1:4,000 SCALE
Standard-scale map adoption by September
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Forest demarcation disputes behind move

Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya has instructed all relevant state agencies to adopt official standard-scale maps in a move aimed at solving the problem of disputed forest demarcation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845145-standard-scale-map-adoption-by-september/

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Box jellyfish sting kills woman in Koh Pha-ngan
The Nation

KOH PHANGNAM: -- A Thai tourist has died after being stung by a box jellyfish while swimming off Koh Pha-ngan in Surat Thani on Friday night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845146-box-jellyfish-sting-kills-woman-in-koh-pha-ngan/

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Klongchan embezzlement probe extended after more complaints filed
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The police investigation into the embezzlement scandal at the Bangkok-based Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative has been extended after 60 more people filed complaints, prompting the Department of Special Investigation to interview 40 additional witnesses.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845147-klongchan-embezzlement-probe-extended-after-more-complaints-filed/

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Woman seeks help to find abducted sons
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- A Cambodian property businesswoman yesterday sought help from Thai officials at Sa Kaew's Aranyaprathet border checkpoint to locate her maid who allegedly had abducted her two American-national sons aged 5 and 3 last December and reportedly crossed the border into Thailand with the boys in March this year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845148-woman-seeks-help-to-find-abducted-sons/

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Police to probe case of 39 Thais lured to fish in I'nesia
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy national police chief General Ake Angsananont is looking into the case in which 39 Thais were illegally lured to work on fishing boats in Indonesia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845149-police-to-probe-case-of-39-thais-lured-to-fish-in-inesia/

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Democrat ex-MP Pracha seriously injured in accident
The Nation

KANCHANABURI: -- Former Democrat MP Pracha "Kamnan Sia" Phopipit was seriously injured in a road accident yesterday morning when his pickup truck collided with another pickup, whose driver was also critically wounded, in Kanchanaburi's Bo Ploi district.

Following the report at about 10am, police and rescue workers reached the accident scene in Tambon Chong Dan.

The 73-year-old Pracha had four broken ribs, a dislocated hip and a broken leg.

The other vehicle's driver was identified as a 25-year-old local man, Thanabat Jongwattanapaisan.

Pol Lieutenant Thaweesak Eiumjongjan of Bo Ploi Police Station said the initial police probe found that Pracha was driving towards the Bo Ploi Market when his vehicle collided with Thanabat's truck. Investigation into the cause of the crash was ongoing.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Democrat-ex-MP-Pracha-seriously-injured-in-acciden-30265701.html

-- The Nation 2015-08-02

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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Solar power for a remote community
Patcharee Luenguthai

The Nation

Power Buy volunteers led by Arnut Changtrakul in cooperation with Engineering Faculty at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, deliver a solar power station to Mae Fah Luang Hilltribe Learning Centre, Baan Pi Por in Omkoi

CHIANG MAI: -- Nestled in a lush forest and a surrounding valley, Omkoi district at the southern end of Chiang Mai province has long been recommended as a tourist attraction for those wishing to experience beautiful scenery and a wildlife sanctuary.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845150-solar-power-for-a-remote-community/

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
With a little help from our friends
Nophakhun Limsamarnphun
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- German ambassador Rolf Schulze talks about the close relationship between Thailand and his country, mutually beneficial business and economic interests and the much-needed improvements to the fishing industry

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845151-with-a-little-help-from-our-friends/

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Politicking in the garb of reform
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Hiding behind the facade of a foundation and assuming the moral high ground won't take Suthep too far

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845152-politicking-in-the-garb-of-reform/

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BURI RAM
Ban Limthong - a shining example in sustainability
Piyawadee Pimsa-noh
The Sunday Nation

BURI RAM: -- Ban Limthong, in Buri Ram's Nang Rong district, has won great applause for its water-management measures at a time when people are suffering from severe drought in many parts of the Kingdom.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845153-ban-limthong-a-shining-example-in-sustainability/

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NLA to meet Aug 6-7 for impeachment of 248 former MPs

BANGKOK, 2 August 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly is set to meet again soon to continue with the impeachment of over 200 former members of parliament who the anti-graft agency has accused of violating the previous Constitution.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845154-nla-to-meet-aug-6-7-for-impeachment-of-248-former-mps/

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NRC believes adjustments being made to draft charter are leading to a better version of the new Constitution

BANGKOK, 2 August 2015 (NNT) - One of the National Reform Council members believes that all suggested adjustments being made to the draft charter will lead to a better version of the new Constitution.

NRC member Poldej Pinprateep said that while he has not seen all adjustment proposals for the draft Constitution, what he has learnt from media reports made him feel that the draft has been much improved.

The reason he feels so is that it appears that many of the proposed changes from the NRC have been taken into consideration.

In addition, Mr. Poldej said that he agrees with the Constitution Drafting Committee’s decision to shorten parts of the section related to the reform process and write an organic law with those removed parts while calling for similar actions for other sections of the draft charter so that the new Constitution will be concise and precise.

-- NNT 2015-08-01

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Snoop Dogg stopped by Italian customs

MILAN (AP) — Snoop Dogg has had another run-in with European authorities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845157-snoop-dogg-stopped-by-italian-customs/

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Family feud in evidence at Bobbi Kristina funeral
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — R&B singer Bobby Brown emerged from the funeral of his daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, staring toward the ground before lifting his head up and briefly gazing at the sky.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845158-family-feud-in-evidence-at-bobbi-kristina-funeral/

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New Afghan Taliban leader promises to continue insurgency
LYNNE O'DONNELL, Associated Press
RAHIM FAIEZ, Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Political uncertainty inside the Taliban has cast doubt on the prospects for an end to the war in Afghanistan. On Saturday the Taliban's controversial new leader vowed to continue fighting while urging unity among his followers in a message aimed at preventing a split in the group between those who want peace and those who still believe they can win.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845159-new-afghan-taliban-leader-promises-to-continue-insurgency/

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Plan to Develop Ports for Yachts and Cruise Liners

PHUKET: -- The Cabinet has approved the action plan for the development of ports for yachts and cruise liners, following a proposal by the Ministry of Transport.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845161-plan-to-develop-ports-for-yachts-and-cruise-liners/

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Phuket Opinion: Brace yourself, Chinese tourists are getting FIT
The Phuket News

Brace yourself, Chinese tourists are becoming free, independent travellers (FITs). Photo: TTR Weekly

PHUKET: The results of the recent Phuket News online poll are interesting, to say the least. As the poll was cast in English, it obviously received responses from English-literate persons only. But the results also give critical feedback on the current state of play of Phuket’s English-speaking community with the burgeoning Chinese and Russian tourist markets.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845165-phuket-opinion-brace-yourself-chinese-tourists-are-getting-fit/

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BREAKING: Phuket's Paiboon Upasating dies of cancer at 58
Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: The island's highest elected official, Paiboon Upasating has died early this morning at Thonburi Hospital in the nation's capital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845168-breaking-phukets-paiboon-upasating-dies-of-cancer-at-58/

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Thai man in coma after face bashed with brick by unruly teens in pub altercation
Eakkapop Thongtub

Rescue workers aid the unconscious victim, who is now in a coma at Vachira Hospital.

PHUKET: A 27-year-old man is in a coma at Vachira Hospital after his head was repeatedly bashed in with a brick by a group of teens following an altercation at a pub in Thalang early this morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845170-thai-man-in-coma-after-face-bashed-with-brick-by-unruly-teens-in-pub-altercation/

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Topless protest in Canada urges women to 'bare with us'
By The Associated Press

WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — Dozens of topless women — and men — attended a "Bare With Us" rally Saturday meant to educate the public about women's right to go shirtless if they choose.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845172-topless-protest-in-canada-urges-women-to-bare-with-us/

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Public transportation operators recruited to help officials track human trafficking ring

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 2 August 2015 (NNT) – The Office of Social Development and Human Security in Nakhon Si Thammarat has recruited public transportation operators to fight human trafficking by asking them to inform officials of suspected activities in the province.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845173-public-transportation-operators-recruited-to-help-officials-track-human-trafficking-ring/

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Govt to reclaim misused land along Chao Phraya River for public use

BANGKOK, 2 August 2015 (NNT) - In a new move to revamp land use in the capital city, the government has announced its plan to reclaim areas of misappropriated land along the Chao Phraya River.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845174-govt-to-reclaim-misused-land-along-chao-phraya-river-for-public-use/

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: SATIB Conservation Trust says it believes reports of killing of #Cecil the lion's brother is false "based on readings from Jericho's collar"

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RT@OMGFacts: Using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the environment.

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