Thailand Live Monday 3 Aug 2015

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PDRC Foundation’s first mission outlined



BANGKOK: -- The PDRC Foundation’s first mission is to encourage members of the public to join the foundation, to protect the interest of the country and the people and to push for reforms, said the foundation’s secretary Mr Aekkanat Promphan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845447-pdrc-foundations-first-mission-outlined/

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Dtac to test 4G VoLTE for first time in Thailand
The Nation


Dtac employees are first to test 4G VoLTE Technology

BANGKOK: -- Total Access Communication (Dtac) is set to become the 16th country in the world to offer HD-quality voice service on 4G following its ongoing test of 4G VoLTE technology for the first time in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845449-dtac-to-test-4g-volte-for-first-time-in-thailand/

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Department of Disease Control issues a warning over pandemic flu

BANGKOK, 3 August 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control warns of influenza, or flu, spread during rainy season. According to the Department’s Disease Monitoring Report , there are 109 affected people and 22 deaths in total from Jan 1 to July 31 this year.

The report also said that the number of infected people this year is higher than those in the last five years. Infections have been on the rise for the past six months, especially in five provinces namely Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Rayong and Trat.

The disease easily spreads in vulnerable groups which are children, the elderly, pregnant women and patients with chronic diseases.

Influenza is a contagious illness caused by a virus. Most cases of influenza occur within a six- to eight-week period with symptoms ranging from chills, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches to muscles or joints pain. Lingering and untreated symptoms can trigger serious complications which could lead to death.

-- NNT 2015-08-03

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Thai Red Cross Society organizes glasses caravan program in Tak

TAK, 3 August 2015, (NNT) - The Thai Red Cross Society has put together an optometry caravan for students in rural areas.

The caravan provides vision tests and corrective lenses, as well as diagnoses any eye abnormalities free-of-charge. The caravan is based at Tak city hall.

The mobile eyecare station is a bus outfitted with optometry equipment that allows for swift turnaround times. Students can take their eye exam and pick up glasses on the same day.

The Relief and Community Health Bureau of the Thai Red Cross Society advanced the program in dedication to HRH Princess Chakri Sirindhorn's birthday anniversary on April 2, 2015.

However, the program was originally conceived in 1997. Since then, it has provided glasses for 63,189 students across 77 provinces. This year, it will operate in six provinces, namely Tak, Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan, Ratchaburi, Kalasin, and Chachoengsao.


-- NNT 2015-08-03

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Redshirt Leaders Vow Response to Suthep Speech
By Khaosod English


Suthep Thaugsuban speaks to the media about his future plans at a 30 July press conference held at the InterContinental Bangkok hotel.

BANGKOK — Leaders of the Redshirt movement said they will test the ruling junta’s impartiality by calling their own news conference in response to one held last week by archrival Suthep Thaugsuban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845451-redshirt-leaders-wow-response-to-suthep-speech/

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Transport officials to travel to Chengdu, discuss Thai-Chinese railway

BANGKOK, 3 August 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has revealed that its officials will be traveling to Chengdu, Southwest China, regarding the Thailand-China high-speed railway project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845454-transport-officials-to-travel-to-chengdu-discuss-thai-chinese-railway/

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AP WAS THERE: US drops atomic bombs on Japan in 1945
By The Associated Press

EDITOR'S NOTE: On two days in August 1945, U.S. planes dropped two atomic bombs — one on Hiroshima, one on Nagasaki, the only times nuclear weapons have been used. Their unprecedented destructive power incinerated buildings and people and left lifelong physical and psychological scars on survivors and on the cities themselves. "Practically all living things, human and animal, were literally seared to death," an AP story reported. A few days later, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. World War II was effectively over.

Seventy years later, the AP is making stories about the bombings and surrender available, along with photos.
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WASHINGTON, AUG. 6. — An atomic bomb, hailed as the most terrible destructive force in history and as the greatest achievement of organized science, has been loosed upon Japan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845479-ap-was-there-us-drops-atomic-bombs-on-japan-in-1945/

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Thammasat University criticized for keeping freshmen late
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- The orientation of the Thammasat University freshmen, which was extended to 11pm, ended with scenes of chaos and drama after a crowd of parents demanded staff free their children.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845482-thammasat-university-criticized-for-keeping-freshmen-late/

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Thailand will have longest bike lane in Asia in 2017



BANGKOK: -- Thailand will soon have the longest bike lane in Asia after the Department of Rural Roads days it is making preparations to construct the first ever asphalt surfaced bicycle lane in the country which is expected to be the longest of its kind in Asia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845486-thailand-will-have-longest-bike-lane-in-asia-in-2017/

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Police Hunt Soldier Wanted for Gang Rape of Teen
By Khaosod English


Officers with the Mae Sai Police Station are hunting for a soldier accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Chiang Rai province. Photo: Mae Sai Police

CHIANG RAI — Police in northern Thailand are hunting for a soldier accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with three other men during the weekend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845487-mae-sai-police-hunt-soldier-wanted-for-gang-rape-of-teen/

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First-ever Thai Likay to be performed for Thai workers in Israel during 3-13 Aug 2015

BANGKOK, 3 August 2015 (NNT) - “Likay”, a stage traditional performing art of Thailand, will stage the first ever performance in Israel to promote better understanding between Thailand and Israel, as well as celebrate the National Mother’s Day 2015, Permanent Secretary of the Labour Ministry Nakorn Silpa-archa said at a press conference on Monday.

Twenty performers of the Likay troupe are from the Christian Communication Institute (CCI), Payap University. They are serving as cultural ambassadors on this trip which begins 3 August 2015 and end on 13 August. On 7 Aug, the troupe will join Bet Labem Live Festival 2015 held in Bethlehem. Three days later on 10 Aug, it will move to the Isareli capital Jerusalem.

The performance is part of the cooperation by the Thai Embassy in Israel, the non-profit humanitarian organization of Holy Land Trust (HLT), and Jerusalem authorities.

On 12 August which is observed as Thailand’s National Mother’s Day, the troupe will go to southern Israel to perform in front of Thai workers and expats living there.

The show is meant to honor Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her 83rd birthday anniversary and give moral support to the Thai nationals. It also takes this chance to promote Thai culture among Israeli employers and local residents there.

In 2014, there were 28,146 Thai workers employed in Israel. A majority, or 27,400 people, worked in the agricultural sector; 500 people in restaurants and hotels; and 200 were carers of elderly and disabled persons; and 50 others worked in construction sites.


-- NNT 2015-08-03

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Woman killed by lightning strike on motorbike
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Bruce Guenter

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845498-woman-killed-by-lightning-strike-on-motorbike-in-pathumthani-province/

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Administrative Court throws out Wattana’s lawsuit against NCPO

BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court has rejected a lawsuit filed against the National Council for Peace and Order by former Thai Rak Thai MP Wattana Muangsook for refusing him to leave the country for abroad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845499-administrative-court-throws-out-wattanas-lawsuit-against-ncpo/

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Shanghai delegates visit Chiang Mai as its sister city

CHIANG MAI, 3 August 2015 (NNT) –A Delegation from the Shanghai Municipal Government and Foreign Affairs Office has paid a visit to Chiang Mai on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. Meanwhile the number of Chinese tourists to Chiang Mai is expected to rise to 600,000 this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845515-shanghai-delegates-visit-chiang-mai-as-its-sister-city/

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Gov’t must hold elections immediately after public referendum, NLA President says



BANGKOK, 3 August 2015 (NNT) – The NLA President has revealed that the government is obligated to hold a general election immediately after the constitution passes referendum, while the DPM has assigned the NLA to legislate additional anti human trafficking laws.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845516-govt-must-hold-elections-immediately-after-public-referendum-nla-president-says/

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Phuket rains bring down live power lines, landslide warning for risk areas issued
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The wall collapse left live power lines dangling onto Thpekrasattri Rd. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Heavy rains brought down a retaining wall and live power lines onto Thepkrasattri Rd, north of Phuket Town this morning (August 3), as deluges caused minor flooding across the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845425-heavy-rain-storm-lashes-phuket/#entry9694468

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Wissanu says no to 'reform before election'
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam Monday dismissed the suggestion by Suthep Thaugsuban, chairman of the People's Democratic Reform Foundation (PDRF), for the government to stay in power and complete reforms before holding an election.

"People can voice their opinion. The government has the obligation to stick to its road map commitment. If there is any situation that causes us to deviate from the obligations, it would be accidental," Wissanu said.

Wissanu said he did not believe Suthep would put pressure on the government to continue its administration to reform the country. "Suthep may be pressuring others such as the National Reform Council [NRC]. But that was what he had said before May 22 last year," Wissanu said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Wissanu-says-no-to-reform-before-election-30265828.html

-- The Nation 2015-08-03

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