Thailand Live Monday 17 Aug 2015

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PM thanks Thais for participating in “Bike For Mom”

BANGKOK, 17 August 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha gave thanks to the people of Thailand who participated in yesterday’s “Bike for Mom” event.

Former PM Office Deputy Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd conveyed the premier's gratitude to those who participated in yesterday’s nationwide “Bike For Mom” event, which was organized to show reverence to the royal family and foster national solidarity.

The Prime Minister hailed the event as a success in accordance with the wishes of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and an impressive historical event for the country.

Maj Gen Sansern revealed that the event unfolded in an orderly manner without major accidents, thanks to cooperation from all sides.


-- NNT 2015-08-17

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Phony ritual swindles Thai-Chinese elderly out of millions of baht
By Kyle Lawrence Mullin

BANGKOK:-- It’s a story of cynical swindlers, superstitious victims, Chinese mysticism and millions of stolen baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849061-phony-ritual-swindles-thai-chinese-elderly-out-of-millions-of-baht/

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Myanmar woman found dead on Phuket beach, believed drowned
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Miss Thi Da's purse was found nearby. Photo: Photo: Saifah Sriharat

PHUKET: -- Police believe that a Myanmar woman found dead on Patong Beach last night (August 16) drowned after being overpowered by strong waves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849086-myanmar-woman-found-dead-on-phuket-beach-believed-drowned/

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Jatuporn says draft charter designed to allow junta to stay in power
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan Monday criticised the draft charter, saying it has been designed to allow the National Council for Peace and Order to stay in power.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849089-jatuporn-says-draft-charter-designed-to-allow-govt-to-stay-in-power/

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Two motorcyclists killed in collision with cement truck in Nathon Koh Samui



KOH SAMUI: -- This morning Monday 17th of August two motorcyclists were involved in a collision with an eight wheeled cement truck in Nathon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849090-two-motorcyclists-killed-in-collision-with-cement-truck-in-nathon-koh-samui/

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Press asks permission to cover CDC's final report on new charter

BANGKOK, 17 August 2015 (NNT) - The press has asked the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to allow the media to cover the CDC’s final hearing session on the new constitution in order to fulfill the CDC’s agenda of encouraging public participation in politics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849093-press-asks-permission-to-cover-cdcs-final-report-on-new-thai-charter/

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Ex-PetroSaudi exec gets three years in jail
The Star
Asia News Network

BANGKOK: -- Swiss national Xavier Andre Justo has been sentenced to three years in jail for trying to blackmail his former employer, PetroSaudi International.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849095-ex-petrosaudi-exec-gets-three-years-in-jail/

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New 1,000 baht notes to be available for exchange on August 21



BANGKOK: -- New 1,000 baht banknotes which are harder for counterfeiting will be available for exchange at all state-owned and commercial banks as of August 21.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849041-new-thai-banknote-unveiled/#entry9744773

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Man charged in stabbing death of actor's step-granddaughter
By VERENA DOBNIK

NEW YORK (AP) — Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of actor Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter on a Manhattan street.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849103-man-charged-in-stabbing-death-of-actor-morgan-freemans-step-granddaughter/

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DPM: Tourism income helps compensate exports

BANGKOK, 17 August 2015 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minsiter has disclosed that the national tourism revenue has helped to compensate the export sector's income, adding that the overall export situation is not worrisome.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849113-deputy-thai-pm-tourism-income-helps-compensate-exports/

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Suthep denies defaming red-shirt trio
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- FORMER deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban has told the Criminal Court he did not defame three red-shirt leaders or break electoral law in an election campaign interview in 2011.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849115-suthep-denies-defaming-red-shirt-trio/

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2015 National Science Week kicks off

PATHUM THANI, 17 August 2015 (NNT) – The National Science Museum (NSM) is now inviting youths to attend the National Science Week exhibition, which starts today at the Science Museum in Pathum Thani.

The NSM’s Vice President Sakorn Chanapaithoon has said that the 2015 National Science Week exhibition is now taking place at the Science Museum in Pathum Thani from 17-23 August 2015.

He has said that youth and their parents are invited to attend this event that showcases interesting scientific and technological knowledge that is portrayed in an entertaining manner, to promote the youth to learn more in science and technology. The young participants can also participate in various competitions, such as science contest, drawing contest, young innovation and invention contest, science project contest, and even a science performance contest.

The event also features the ‘Play and Learn’ exhibition, featuring Thai toys and a demonstration of the science behind their production, allowing the participants to create their own toys. Other activities include astronomy bingo, fun with drones, and the wonders of light.


-- NNT 2015-08-17

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Yingluck echoes Thaksin's scorn of charter draft
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Just two days after her brother voiced opposition to the charter, ex-pm Yingluck Shinawatra Monday offered her concerns about the new charter draft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849039-yingluck-criticises-draft-charter/page-2#entry9745006

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BREAKING:

A powerful bomb exploded near Rajprasong intersection wounding 20 people.

BANGKOK: -- Several cars were also damaged when the bomb went off near the Phraprom shrine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849147-powerful-bomb-explode-near-rajprasong-intersection-wounding-20-people/

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Rajaprasong explosion death toll rises to at least 12
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- The death toll has risen to 12 and at least 30 people are injured in the explosion at Rajaprasong Intersection occurred around 7pm today while police have confirmed there is still one more bomb to be defused near Gaysorn Plaza.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849147-powerful-bomb-explode-near-rajprasong-intersection-wounding-20-people/page-5?p=9745626#entry9745626

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At least 15 killed in bomb blast near the famous Erawan Shrine



BANGKOK: -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured when a powerful bomb exploded near the Erawan Shrine at Ratchaprasong shopping district at about 7 pm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849147-powerful-bomb-explode-near-rajprasong-intersection-wounding-20-people/page-5?p=9745662#entry9745662

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BLOOD DONATION

Thai Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood donation
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Red Cross Society issued an urgent plea for the people to donate blood Tuesday as a lot of blood supplies are needed for 77 victims of the explosion at the Rajprasong Intersection.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849150-bomb-explosions-in-bangkok-thai-red-cross-issues-urgent-plea-for-blood-donation/

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URGENT: Bomb advisory Bangkok

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http://pattaya103.com/bomb-explosion-in-bangkok/

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Witness to Bangkok blast aftermath: Bodies were mainly inside Erawan Shrine
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Jussi Pajala was on the scene of this evening's deadly explosion at Rajaprasong intesection in Bangkok shortly after it happened.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849147-powerful-bomb-explode-near-rajprasong-intersection-wounding-20-people/page-7?p=9745758#entry9745758

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: Update - Reuters: local media reports four foreigners are among 27 people killed and 80 others injured by a bomb in #Bangkok

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9pm Government won’t declare state of emergency. People should continue as normal - RT @jin_nation: ผบ.ทบ. ยืนยัน ไม่มีการประกาศภาวะฉุกเฉิน

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UPDATE:

A powerful bomb exploded at 6.55 pm in front of the Erawan shrine near Ratchaprasong intersection killing at least 12 people, and injuring about 70.

BANGKOK: -- Most of the casualties are Chinese tourists visiting the Erawan shrine which is at the Pensinsula Erawan Hotel.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849147-powerful-bomb-explode-near-rajprasong-intersection-wounding-20-people/page-11?p=9745950#entry9745950

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Thailand Live Tuesday 18 Aug 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849194-thailand-live-tuesday-18-aug-2015/