Thailand Live Thursday 6 Aug 2015

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MH370
Indian Ocean wreckage is from MH370: Malaysian PM
The Star/ANN


Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak, centre, delivers a statement on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 days after the discovery of a washed-up plane part on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur

PETALING JAYA - The aircraft debris which washed up on the French island of Reunion last week is from missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak confirmed Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846212-mh370-part-found-on-reunion-island-is-from-missing-plane/

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TATTOO
Students with pierced ears, visible tattoos to be barred
PRATCH RUJIVANAROM,
KANTAMANEE BAI-NGERN,
SIRIN SAMPAOTHIP
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- STUDENTS with wide ear-piercing and clearly visible tattoos will not be accepted for general study courses at public vocational schools in Bangkok and its outskirts next academic year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846222-students-with-pierced-ears-visible-tattoos-to-be-barred-from-vocational-schools/

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SIX-MONTH VISA
Plan to grant multiple-entry visas to tourists from all nations
SUCHAT SRITAMA
THE NATION


File photo. Source: Internet

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is moving to grant multiple-entry visas to all visitors from any country in a bid to boost tourism and drive the economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846223-thailand-plans-to-grant-multiple-entry-visas-to-tourists-from-all-nations/

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6 arrested in Foreign Exchange Agent assault and robbery in North Pattaya



PATTAYA; -- Pattaya Police conducted a reconstruction on Wednesday afternoon of an assault and robbery of a Foreign Exchange Agent who lost 600,000 Baht to a 6-man gang who have since been arrested.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846224-6-arrested-in-foreign-exchange-agent-assault-and-robbery-in-north-pattaya/

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Illegal Liquor Production Factories raided in East Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- On Wednesday, a joint operation involving the Thai Army, District Officers and Customs & Excise Officers took place in the Huay Yai area where 3 illegal Liquor production facilities were found and shut down.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846225-illegal-liquor-production-factories-raided-in-east-pattaya/

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TAXATION
Network against CDC plan on 'sin' taxes
Olarn Lertratdamrongkul,
Kasamakorn Chanwanpen
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- THE PEOPLE'S Network yesterday objected to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC)'s revised plans about "sin" taxes as a source for their direct funding.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846226-network-against-cdc-plan-on-sin-taxes/

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SAMUT PRAKAN
More legal problems await jailed Chonsawat
THE NATION


Chonsawat

Politician may face charges of giving large chunks of state budget to temples

BANGKOK: -- HIGH-PROFILE local politician Chonsawat Asavahame, who began serving his jail term on Tuesday, looks like he may face more legal trouble.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846228-more-legal-problems-await-jailed-thai-politician-chonsawat/

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POLITICS
Democrats pledge common goals with Suthep
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday the Democrats and the People's Democratic Reform Committee shared the same common goals - but worked independently.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846229-democrats-pledge-common-goals-with-suthep/

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THAI TALK
Suthep's vow of support for govt: Boon or bane?
Suthichai Yoon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- If Suthep Thaugsuban, head of the newly formed Muan Maha Prachachon for Reform Foundation, can hold a press conference to air his opinions about national reform, then Nuttawut Saikuar of the red-shirt movement should also be able to meet the press to talk about the situation of a particularly popular bird called nok krong hua chook.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846230-sutheps-vow-of-support-for-govt-boon-or-bane/

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EDITORIAL
Justice waits as claws reach out for US lion-killer
The Nation

Global disdain over a big-game hunter's newest trophy from Zimbabwe goes unanswered

BANGKOK: -- Animal-lovers around the world have reacted angrily to the killing of a male lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe. The lion was killed by American dentist Walter Palmer, a "big game" trophy hunter who has since gained global notoriety for his action.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846231-justice-waits-as-claws-reach-out-for-us-lion-killer/

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Off road jeep tour accident in Samui kills one and injures six



KOH SAMUI: -- At around 11-30 Wednesday morning an off road tour vehicle lost control in Namuang and rolled, landing on its roof.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846232-off-road-jeep-tour-accident-in-samui-kills-one-and-injures-six/

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Phuket school tablet thief arrested
Eakkapop Thongtub


Lek admitted to stealing the tablets from Satree Phuket School of July 20.

PHUKET: -- A Myanmar migrant worker was arrested yesterday (August 4) when he was found to be in possession of 70 items, all believed to have stolen, including seven tablets which were stolen from Satree Phuket School last month. Police estimate his total haul was in the region of B800,000.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846233-phuket-school-tablet-thief-arrested/

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Six arrested in Phuket drug sting
Eakkapop Thongtub


The three women and three men were arrested in a drug sting by Kathu police.

PHUKET: -- Six people were arrested in the Patong area within the space of 24 hours when they were found to be in possession of various amounts of crystal meth (ya ice) during a sting operation carried out by crime suppression police from Kathu.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846235-six-arrested-in-phuket-drug-sting/

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Blast Injures Suspected University Student Bomb Maker
By Khaosod English


A police bomb unit inspect the scene where they said a Chiang Mai university student was seriously injured by an accidental blast in his home/bomb-making den.

CHIANG MAI — A university student in northern Thailand lost his left hand today after a homemade bomb he was assembling accidentally exploded, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846236-blast-injures-suspected-chiang-mai-university-student-bomb-maker/

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Thai junta envoy admits crush on China

KUALA LUMPUR - As relations with western nations cool, Thailand's generals have visibly cosied up to China since seizing power in a coup last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846237-thai-govt-envoy-admits-crush-on-china/

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SPECIAL REPORT
'Peaceful demonstrations are part of democracy'
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN,
PIYAPORN WONGRUANG
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- SINCE veteran politician Suthep Thaugsuban left monkhood to lead a new civil-based foundation to campaign for major reform on Tuesday, all eyes are on his moves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846238-special-thai-report-peaceful-demonstrations-are-part-of-democracy/

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BURNING ISSUE
Suthep's old 'reform' war cry unsettles the government
ATTAYUTH BOOTSRIPOOM

BANGKOK: -- THE CALL for reform before election has been revived with the return of veteran politician Suthep Thaugsuban to the political scene. Suthep has insisted he will never return to politics, and what he is currently involved in is civil society politics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846239-sutheps-old-reform-war-cry-unsettles-the-government/

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AMLO to return actor's Lamborghini
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)'s transaction committee yesterday agreed to return a Lamborghini that was impounded from popular TV actor Pakorn "Boy" Chatborirak after he bought it at a "bargain" price from a suspect in the financial theft scandal at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846240-amlo-to-return-thai-actors-lamborghini/

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Bangkok 26th in nation's HFMD infection rate
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revealed that this year's first half had already seen 1,666 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) - making it the country's 26th rated province with a high incidence of the viral infection. This was an increase from the same period last year of 4,504 HFMD cases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846241-bangkok-26th-in-nations-hfmd-infection-rate/

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Android One comes to Thailand with the i-mobile iQ II

Google’s Android One continues to expand as Thailand is now the latest country to join. The i-Mobile iQ II will be the first such device sold in the country. It features a 5-inch HD display with an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera. The i-Mobile device is also compatible with Thailand’s 4G networks.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/android-one-thailand-i-mobile-iq-ii/12799/

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UPDATE:

Malaysian leader: Debris found on island is from Flight 370
By EILEEN NG

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A piece of a wing found washed up on Reunion Island last week is from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that vanished last year, Malaysia's prime minister announced early Thursday, saying he hoped the news would end the "unspeakable" uncertainty of the passengers' families.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846212-mh370-part-found-on-reunion-island-is-from-missing-plane/#entry9703634

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Police: Man wielding hatchet, gun dead at movie theater
By ERIK SCHELZIG and KRISTIN M. HALL

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (AP) — A man armed with a hatchet and gun unleashed a volley of pepper spray at audience members inside a movie theater Wednesday, exchanging fire with a responding officer before being shot dead by a SWAT team as he tried to escape out a back door, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846242-us-police-man-wielding-hatchet-gun-dead-at-nashville-movie-theater/

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Turkey says 'extensive' fight against IS to start soon
By SUZAN FRASER

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An armed drone taking off from Turkey launched a strike on the Islamic State group on Wednesday, a U.S. official said, as Turkey's foreign minister said American aircraft had begun to arrive at a Turkish base close to the border with Syria and an "extensive" fight against the extremists would begin soon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846243-turkey-says-extensive-fight-against-is-to-start-soon/

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Clinton tries to break through Trump surge with GOP attacks
By LISA LERER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten Republican candidates for president in 2016 will debate Thursday for first time. Spend any time listening to Democratic frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton this past week, though, and it would seem like only one really matters: Jeb Bush.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846244-clinton-tries-to-break-through-trump-surge-with-gop-attacks/

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Sheriff: 'Ritualistic' killings may be tied to blue moon
By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — More than a week after the gruesome deaths of an elderly Florida woman and her two adult sons — in what authorities suspect was a ritual killing — neighbors and family on Wednesday said they have many questions but few answers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846246-florida-sheriff-ritualistic-killings-may-be-tied-to-blue-moon/

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Pope urges compassion for divorced Catholics who remarry
By RACHEL ZOLL

NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis' call Wednesday for a church of "open doors" that welcomes divorced Catholics prompted speculation over whether he was signaling support for easing the ban on Communion for couples who remarry without a church annulment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846247-pope-urges-compassion-for-divorced-catholics-who-remarry/

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Obama: Critics of Iran nuclear deal 'selling a fantasy'
By JULIE PACE

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama assailed critics of his Iran nuclear deal Wednesday as "selling a fantasy" to the American people, warning Congress that blocking the accord would damage the nation's credibility and increase the likelihood of more war in the Middle East.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846249-obama-critics-of-iran-nuclear-deal-selling-a-fantasy/

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Police: 007 actor Brosnan stopped at airport with knife

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Police say former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has been stopped at a Vermont airport security checkpoint because of a knife he was carrying.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846251-us-police-007-actor-pierce-brosnan-stopped-at-airport-with-knife/

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K Leasing: Automobile leasing market expected to shrink 12% this year

BANGKOK, 6 August 2015 (NNT) – The market for automobile leasing is expected to contract by 12-13 percent this year, according to Kasikorn Leasing Co., Ltd. (KLeasing).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846259-k-leasing-automobile-leasing-market-expected-to-shrink-12-this-year/

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Spouses of members of Cabinet hold a first official meeting

BANGKOK, 6 August 2015, (NNT) - Spouses of the members of the Cabinet met yesterday to discuss the establishment of a center for quality of life development for the elderly, before visiting the "Creative Industry: Gifts for Mom” Fair at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem market near Government House.

The first meeting of cabinet spouses chaired by Naraporn Chan-o-cha, the wife of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, was held at the Santimitree building in the Government House complex.

Initially the meeting proposed a project to establish a model center for the development of an improved quality of life of the elderly, as the Kingdom prepares for its aging population. The meeting noted that although such centers already exist in each district nationwide, these centers face difficulty in properly managing their operations and activities. The new model center would demonstrate how to organize creative activities that would be truly beneficial to the elderly.

After the meeting, the Cabinet members with their spouses visited the "Creative Industry: Gifts for Mom” Fair. They browsed stalls, conversed with vendors and made several purchases.


-- NNT 2015-08-06