Deadly Bus Fire Tragedy Highlights Safety Failures on Thai Roads

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NRC’s Thirayuth: New charter includes most of NRC’s requests

BANGKOK, 25 August 2015 (NNT) - Thirayuth Lorlertratna of the National Reform Council (NRC) has expressed his satisfaction with the charter drafter’s inclusion of many of the NRC’s amendment requests. He expects the majority of the NRC to vote in favor of passing the new constitution.

Mr Thirayuth, who chairs the NRC’s committee on state administration reform, says he is pleased with attempts by the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to incorporate as much of the NRC’s requests as possible, such as the provision for a strategic committee on budget and financial reform.

He also said his committee is pleased with the constitution as a whole and foresees that the charter will be well received by most members of the NRC.


-- NNT 2015-08-25

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BEIJING (AP) - China's main stock market index plunges 7.6 percent in third straight day of declines.

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Oil prices go down tomorrow‏



BANGKOK: -- PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum today announced price cut for all fuel oils by 40 satang, but only E85 2O satang, effective from 5 am Wednesday morning.

New prices of fuel oils will be as follow:
Benzene 95 – 33.06 baht, Gasohol 95 – 26.50 baht, Gasohol 91- 25.68 baht, E20 – 24.28 baht, E85 – 21.78 baht, and Diesel 22.49 baht.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/oil-prices-go-down-tomorrow%e2%80%8f


-- Thai PBS 2015-08-25

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Phuket Governor to head BCCT panel event: 'Phuket's Tourism Future'
The Phuket News


Phuket's leading tourism officials will head a panel seminar next week on the future of Phuket's tourism. Photo: The Phuket News / file

PHUKET: -- The British Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (BCCT) returns to Phuket next week to continue its outstanding series of presentation business dinners with a focus on “Phuket’s Tourism Future – Public and Private Sector Plans”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851062-phuket-governor-to-head-bcct-panel-event-phukets-tourism-future/

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Somkid assigned to supervise economic, foreign affairs
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Tuesday formally assigned Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak to be in charge of economic and foreign affairs, Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851063-somkid-assigned-to-supervise-economic-foreign-affairs/

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SINGAPORE (AP) - Singapore to hold general election on Sept. 11.

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Prayut to make official visit to Philippines Thursday
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will make an official visit to Philippines on Thursday and Friday, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Weerachon Sukhonthapatipak said Tuesday.

Prayut will be accompanied by his wife, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, and PM’s Secretary General Gen Wilas Aroonsri.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Prayut-to-make-official-visit-to-Philippines-Thurs-30267381.html


-- The Nation 2015-08-25

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NCPO: Tourists number remains normal after Bangkok blast

BANGKOK, 25 August 2015 (NNT) – NCPO Spokesperson has disclosed that the number of tourists visiting Thailand has remained at the normal rate, despite the bombing incident in Bangkok, while many agencies are urgently checking the conditions of their CCTV.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851074-ncpo-tourists-number-remains-normal-after-bangkok-blast/

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Army chief defends use of conscripts as domestic workers
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Michael Coghlan

BANGKOK: -- The army chief has defended the use of conscripts as domestic workers at the homes of military bosses after a seaman complained about the way he was treated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851076-thai-army-chief-defends-use-of-conscripts-as-domestic-workers/

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Prayut orders equal compensations for Thai, foreign blast victims
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Tuesday ordered government agencies concerned to consider paying compensations to Thais at the same rates with foreign victims of the Erawan Shrine blast, Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851077-bangkok-blast-prayut-orders-equal-compensations-for-thai-foreign-victims/

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NRC's Thirayuth: New charter includes most of NRC's requests

BANGKOK, 25 August 2015 (NNT) - Thirayuth Lorlertratna of the National Reform Council (NRC) has expressed his satisfaction with the charter drafter’s inclusion of many of the NRC’s amendment requests. He expects the majority of the NRC to vote in favor of passing the new constitution.

Mr Thirayuth, who chairs the NRC’s committee on state administration reform, says he is pleased with attempts by the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) to incorporate as much of the NRC’s requests as possible, such as the provision for a strategic committee on budget and financial reform.

He also said his committee is pleased with the constitution as a whole and foresees that the charter will be well received by most members of the NRC.


-- NNT 2015-08-25

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NRC's Prasarn in support of new charter

BANGKOK, 25 August 2015 (NNT) - Prasarn Marukpitak of the National Reform Council (NRC) has expressed satisfaction with the new constitution, speculating that it would definitely be passed.

After reviewing the document in detail, Mr Prasarn said the new charter does well to empower citizens, clean up politics, create social justice and bring peace to the country.

He said he paid close attention to how the new constitution addresses the rights and freedoms of citizens and found that the charter drafters have touched on the topic in many provisions.

Mr Prasarn is also in support of the constitution’s provisions stipulating an unelected Prime Minister, the National Strategic Reform and Reconciliation Commission and a mostly appointed Senate.


-- NNT 2015-08-25

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BEIJING (AP) - China cuts interest rates for fifth time since November in new effort to boost slowing economy.

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Phuket residents warned to brace for major water shut-off

Tanyaluk Sakoot

The water will be shut off at 9am on Thursday (August 27) until the new pipe has been installed.

PHUKET: -- Residents along Chao Fa West Rd have been warned to prepare for their mains water supply to be shut off on (Thursday) August 27 as workers install a new mains pipe at a major pumping station in Vichit.

Full story:http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851093-phuket-residents-warned-to-brace-for-major-water-shut-off/

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Bangkok Bombing: City Officials Bridle at Claims of Broken CCTVs
By Khaosod English


The last known image of the lead suspect in last week's deadly bombing attack shows the so-called yellow-shirted man riding south on Ratchadamri Road on a motorcycle taxi, in this image from a leaked internal police report.

BANGKOK — A day after the Royal Thai Police chief blamed his fruitless investigation into the Erawan Shrine bombing on faulty security cameras, city officials today accused him of wild exaggeration, insisting nearly all its cameras work.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851095-bangkok-bombing-city-officials-bridle-at-claims-of-broken-cctvs/

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Thailand Live Wednesday 26 Aug 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/851153-thailand-live-wednesday-26-aug-2015/