Thailand Live Saturday 8 Aug 2015

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Indonesian Defence Ministry permits polygamy

JAKARTA: -- The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has issued a regulation to allow its male staff to have more than one wife, The Jakarta Post reported.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846767-indonesian-defence-ministry-permits-polygamy/

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Woman, 30, dies after motorbike slams into parked pickup truck
Eakkapop Thongtub

Rescue workers administered CPR to Ms Rattana at the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has died of severe head injuries after her motorbike slammed into the back of a parked pickup truck in Phuket Town.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846769-woman-30-dies-after-motorbike-slams-into-parked-pickup-truck/

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Companies entering government contracts must declare revenues and expenditures, or face blacklisting

BANGKOK: -- Private companies awarded contracts by both central and local government agencies are required to declare their revenues and expenditures by the end of this month otherwise they will be banned from doing business with the government forever.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846778-companies-entering-government-contracts-must-declare-revenues-and-expenditures-or-face-blacklisting/

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RT@RichardBarrow: #Bangkok this weekend: "Photo Bangkok Festival 2015" at BACC and "Thailand Post Exhibition 2015" at Grand Post Office on Charoen Krung Rd

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Military junta’s fishing gear ban shock most legal fishing trawlers

BANGKOK: -- The latest ban of possession and use of six kinds of fishing gears by the head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has been a shock to the fishing industry with outcry from thousands of owners of fishing boats in coastal provinces and fishing association that they are not prepared for such lightning action.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846784-military-juntas-fishing-gear-ban-shock-most-legal-fishing-trawlers/

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Phuket tourism boss finally vows to deport illegal Chinese tour guides

Suthicha Sirirat

About 200 Chinese-speaking Thai tour guides are on strike to protest illegal guides still working in Phuket’s tourism industry. Photo: Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: Santi Pawai, the director of the Ministry of Tourism (MoTS) Phuket office, has finally vowed to deport any foreigners caught working illegally as Chinese tour guides and to revoke the business licenses of any companies found hiring them.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846785-phuket-tourism-boss-finally-vows-to-deport-illegal-chinese-tour-guides/

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Scandinavian Week: Swedish jazz and Finnish chef coming to Shangri-La Bangkok

BY JOAKIM PERSSON

For Nordic visitors to Thailand, and residents of Bangkok a highlight for the late autumn calendar is confirmed as annual the Scandinavian Food & Jazz Week is returning to Shangri-La, Bangkok to show case some of the best jazz and food from the Nordic countries.


Swedish vocalist Christina Gustafsson, part of the European jazz elite, is coming to Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846798-scandinavian-week-swedish-jazz-and-finnish-chef-coming-to-shangri-la-bangkok/

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Hostages held in Mali hotel after jihadist attack kills 8
BABA AHMED, Associated Press

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Jihadists stormed a hotel hosting United Nations staff in central Mali on Friday, seizing hostages and killing at least five Malian soldiers and a U.N. contractor in one of the most brazen attacks in months, the government said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846816-hostages-held-in-mali-hotel-after-jihadist-attack-kills-8/

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Phuket man injured as falling tree crushes motorbike, fence
Eakkapop Thongtub

Rescue workers took two hours to clear the fallen tree from the road. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: One man is in hospital recovering from injuries sustained when his motorbike struck a tree that had fallen across the road in front of him moments earlier in Tambon Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, last night (August 7).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846820-phuket-man-injured-as-falling-tree-crushes-motorbike-fence/

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RT@AP: VIDEO: 9 of 12 jurors wanted to execute James Holmes for deadly attack during Batman movie in Colorado in 2012: http://t.co/ObvLulhOad

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RT@RichardBarrow: And then there were five. Last two giant statues of Thai kings due to arrive in Hua Hin 8-9 Aug - RT @WassanaNanuam: http://t.co/isxRyb2Og7

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Virgin Australia dumps Phuket flights

The Phuket News

Virgin Australia flights from Perth to Phuket will cease from February 1, 2016. Photo: Virgin Australia

PHUKET: Virgin Australia will no longer operate direct flights from Perth to Phuket from February 1, 2016, with the last flight operating on January 31 next year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846836-virgin-australia-dumps-phuket-flights/

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Thai-Cambodian Joint Reforestation Project held to honour HM the Queen

TRAT, 8 August 2015 (NNT) - Thailand-Cambodia Joint Reforestation Project was held at the watershed area of Sapan Hin Reservoir, near the Tha Sen Border Check Point in Tambon Laem Klat, Mueang District, Trat, in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the auspicious occasion of her 83rd birthday.

The event was presided over by the deputy governor of Trat and participated by military personnel, policemen, students, and people, both Thai and Cambodian. The agricultural extension station in Trat supported the project with 2,000 seedlings.

The main objective of the project was to strengthen friendly relations between peoples of the two countries. The project also brought about closer contacts between local leaders of both sides which could facilitate greater cooperation and coordination in border trade and investment.

-- NNT 2015-08-08

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PM: Decision on new police chief will be made next week

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha reiterated the selection of the new Police Commissioner-General, to succeed Police General Somyot Pumpunmuang, will be made next week.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846837-pm-decision-on-new-police-chief-will-be-made-next-week/

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Inheritance tax to come into effect January 2016

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – The Inheritance Tax Act 2015 has been published in the Royal Gazette and will be in effect in January next year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846838-inheritance-tax-to-come-into-effect-january-2016/

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Tourism council expects 7m visitors to Thailand in 3rd quarter

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is expecting 7 million tourists to visit Thailand during the third quarter, while the government expects an income of 2.2 trillion baht from tourism for the entire year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846839-tourism-council-expects-7m-visitors-to-thailand-in-3rd-quarter/

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Thailand & Laos to strengthen joint drug crackdown

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – Thai and Lao governments have agreed to strengthen their cooperative drug crackdown during the 15th bilateral meeting of Thai and Lao delegates on the joint effort to prevent and combat drug trafficking.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846840-thailand-laos-to-strengthen-joint-drug-crackdown/

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NARIT invites the public to take their mothers to see meteors shower on Mother's Day

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) - The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) (NARIT) is inviting Thai nationals to bring their mothers to observe the Perseid meteor shower from midnight onwards on Mother's Day.

NARIT said that the new moon on August 13 will create a perfect condition to observe the meteor shower, as the new moon will create an effect of a dimmer night sky, and there could be as many as 100 meteors per hour during the meteor shower's peak.

The Meteors shower should be visible throughout the skies in areas where there are no storm clouds.

The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually between mid-July to August, but the intensity usually peaks in August.

-- NNT 2015-08-08

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Min of Commerce to survey damage in drought-hit areas

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – The Office of Agricultural Economics is preparing to survey drought-hit areas to estimate agricultural damage, as the rainy season has eased the crisis.

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Petipong Pungbun Na Ayudhya said the survey of drought-affected farming areas would begin next month during which time all regions should be free of drought. According to an initial estimate, affected areas could have covered 270,000 rai. Meanwhile, the Cooperative Promotion Department has compiled a list of farmers needing help from Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives.

Mr. Petipong said precipitations during this period were sufficient for consumption and the ecological system. But related agencies still need to monitor the pattern of rainfall closely until the end of October. He added the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) would lower the water supplies from reservoirs thanks to consistent rainfalls.

Water reserves in major dams are estimated at 5.4 billion cubic meters this year, which can tide the agricultural sector over until April next year. The reserves, however, is below the standard level.

-- NNT 2015-08-08

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PM & US-ASEAN Business Council discuss investment opportunities

BANGKOK, 8 August 2015 (NNT) –The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations in New York and members of US-ASEAN Business Council have met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to discuss investment opportunities in Thailand.

Speaking after the meeting, Gen Paryut disclosed that most US businessmen were particularly interested in the auto and agricultural industries. In return, the premier confirmed the government’s readiness to facilitate their investments.

Gen Prayut also took this opportunity to answer the US operators’ questions about the government’s move, after the U.S.’ Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report maintains Thailand on the Tier 3 list.

The premier in addition affirmed he had planned to meet with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Glyn Davies to talk about the country’s progress on various issues, adding that the appointment of the new ambassador was a good sign towards the bilateral relations.

-- NNT 2015-08-08

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Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai warns Thais in China of Typhoon Soudelor

SHANGHAI, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – The Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai, China has warned Thai nationals living in mainland China to monitor the weather forecast as Typhoon Soudelor is today moving ashore to the Provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian.

The warning came after Chinese Weather Bureau predicted the devastating storm is to reach the two provinces on Saturday 8 Aug, triggering the higher level of warning from "Blue", the least damage level, to "Yellow", the second out of four levels. The next two levels are in Orange and Red.

Chinese-based news agencies reported that the typhoon, having hit the eastern coast of China, is developing into the strongest storm of this year and can cause heavy rain, falling temperature and possible landslide.

Thai nationals who need help can contact the Consulate-General around the clock by calling to +86 182 1702 5570. They are strongly suggested to keep updated with the typhoon situation from the Consulate-General’s website.

-- NNT 2015-08-08

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England beats Australia in 4th test, regains Ashes

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — England regained the Ashes with a match to spare in the series after dismissing Australia for 253 to win the fourth test by an innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Read morehttp://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834556-ashes-2015/page-15#entry9713532

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Governor orders assistance for Phuket flood victims

A man walks through floodwaters south of Phuket Airport. Photo: Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong has ordered officials to provide relief to flood victims in the Nai Yang Beach area after heavy rains there yesterday (August 7) left many houses under a metre of water.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846889-governor-orders-assistance-for-phuket-flood-victims/

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Medical Innovation of Thailand to take place during 18-20 Aug

NONTHABURI, 8 August 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Science and Technology will be holding Medical Innovation of Thailand exhibition, showcasing Thailand medical innovations during 18-20 August 2015.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846892-medical-innovation-of-thailand-to-take-place-during-18-20-aug/

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Military junta now chases progress in stripping of Thaksin’s police rank

BANGKOK: -- Justice minister General Phaibul Khumchaya said Saturday that he would officially ask the legal affairs officials of the ministry to question over the delay in considering stripping former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his police rank and would also invite a representative of the Royal Thai Police to clarify the issue.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/846894-military-junta-now-chases-progress-in-stripping-of-thaksins-police-rank/

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KHON KAEN: -- Nineteen people were injured Saturday , three critically when an interprovincial bus with about 40 passengers rammed at the rear of a 18-wheel trailer and flipped over on Friendship Highway in Khon Kaen province.

The bus, belonged to Sahaphan Tour, was taking passengers from Korat to Roi Et province.

The incident happened while Highway police were clearing another accident on the highway as the rain was still falling and all vehicles were blocked from passing.

The bus driver might not see the road block and rammed at the rear of the waiting trailer.

-- Thai PBS 2015-08-08

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