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Wanted big time Phuket drug dealer arrested in Songkhla
Darawan Naknakhon

Anuwat Thongton was wanted on an arrested warrant issued in Phuket on August 11.

PHUKET: A big time Phuket drug dealer who last month escaped arrest when he fled from his home just before a police raid which netted B5 million worth of drugs was arrested in Songkhla on Wednesday night (Sept 3).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853629-wanted-big-time-phuket-drug-dealer-arrested-in-songkhla/

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Bangkok hosts International Conference on Folk Performing Arts in ASEAN

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday officiated at the opening ceremony of the 2015 international Conference on Folk Performing Arts in ASEAN, at the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Antropology Center in Taling Chan area, Bangkok.

The conference is being organized from September 4-6, by the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Antropology Center, Ministry of Culture, as part of the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s fifth cycle birthday anniversary on the 2nd of April 2015.

The objectives of the conference are to provide a forum for researchers and scholars to present their studies of folk performing arts in ASEAN and to encourage Thai people to learn the cultural diversity in ASEAN countries. The event will also contribute to the creation of data-base of socio-cultural topics in ASEAN of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Center.

Apart from paper presentations supporting further studies in folk performing arts by Thai and foreign scholars, the conference provides a platform for local people in ASEAN to demonstrate their cultural identities through folk performances. Booths of exhibits from ASEAN countries and workshop of folk performing arts are also featured in the 3-day event.

-- NNT 2015-09-05

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RT@RichardBarrow: Aerial photo of Wat Sothon Wararam Woraviharn in Chachoengsao #Thailand http://t.co/Uou3kHVt8Z

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Apple, Google bring smartphone functions to car dashboards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Playing deejay with voice commands will get easier for more Americans this fall as some best-selling cars get updated with software that integrates smartphones into the dashboard.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-google-bring-smartphone-functions-to-car-dashboards/13187/

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Tenth bomb suspect sought by police

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thavornsiri said today that police investigators have now sought warrant from the court to arrest the 10th bomb suspect after an arrested suspect has implicated him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853642-tenth-bomb-suspect-sought-by-police/

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Thai football fans arrested after clashes in Laos

A group of Thai football fans were arrested after violent clashes with Lao officials during a youth match in Vientiane.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853676-thai-football-fans-arrested-after-clashes-in-laos/

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The British Embassy visit to Samui

KOH SAMUI: -- Mrs Jem Wild (Head of Engagement and Customer services) Mr Julian Blewitt (Vice Consul) & Miss Kanokwan Jiwtrakoon (Pro Consul) ,from the Consular section of the British Embassy in Bangkok visited Samui between Max MurphysWednesday 02nd and Friday 04th September 2015.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853680-the-british-embassy-visit-to-samui/

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Bangkok Airways voted one of the Top Ten Airlines Overall Worldwide 2015 by SmartTravelAsia.com readers

BANGKOK: -- Recently, SmartTravelAsia.com has revealed the winners of their prestigious travel poll called “Best in Travel 2015.” The poll involved millions of travelers from around the world voting for their favorite travel brands.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853681-bangkok-airways-voted-one-of-the-top-ten-airlines-overall-worldwide-2015-by-smarttravelasiacom-read/

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PM: Govt economic measures aimed at low-income earners

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has soothed worries over the economic woes among low-income earners, assuring the current economic stimulus measures did cater to their needs.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853683-pm-govt-economic-measures-aimed-at-low-income-earners/

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: Update - Reuters: Austrian police say around 4,000 refugees have arrived from #Hungary at border so far and the numbers could double

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NCPO explains why it rejects UDD’s public discussion on draft charter

BANGKOK: -- National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvaree explained why the junta has disallowed the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship to hold a public discussion with the media on the draft constitution.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853691-ncpo-explains-why-it-rejects-udds-public-discussion-on-draft-charter/

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UPDATE:

Junta Nixes Redshirt News Conference

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The event and place were to be the same but the hosts different.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853691-ncpo-explains-why-it-rejects-udds-public-discussion-on-draft-charter/#entry9819102

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More arrest warrants will be issued for the rosewood robbing suspects in Chanthaburi

CHANTHABURI, 05 September 2015 (NNT) – An arrest warrant will be soon issued for the second suspect in the recent robbing case of rosewood logs at a forest reserve station in Chanthaburi.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853693-more-arrest-warrants-will-be-issued-for-the-rosewood-robbing-suspects-in-chanthaburi/

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Thai military relief team returns from Myanmar

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) – The disaster relief team of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) has returned to Thailand after having completed the humanitarian mission in Myanmar.

The RTAF relief team was greeted by Supreme Commander General Sommai Kaoteera. The team was comprised of 51 medical staff and plumbers who were assigned to give aid to flood victims in Myanmar between 7th August and 4th September.

General Sommai thanked all the personnel for their tireless efforts, which according to him, helped strengthened the ties between Thailand and Myanmar. He said the Burmese government had also expressed its appreciation for the RTAF personnel's assistance.

The widespread flooding has gripped Myanmar since July. The disaster has claimed more than 100 lives and affected more than one million people.

-- NNT 2015-09-05

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RT@airlivenet: ALERT Passenger starts a fire on Monarch flight with hundreds of holidaymakers from Birmingham to Egypt http://t.co/qieS5crO0a

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The Latest: Merkel sees no legal limit on asylum-seekers
By The Associated Press

The latest news as tens of thousands of migrants pour into countries across Europe. All times local (CET):

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853697-merkel-sees-no-legal-limit-on-asylum-seekers/

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Haze problem eases in southern provinces

BANGKOK: -- The haze problem in several southern provinces has eased substantially on Saturday with improved visibility and air quality.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853699-haze-problem-eases-in-southern-provinces/

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More rain in the Northeast, smog remains in the South

NONG KHAI, 05 September 2015 (NNT) - Haze from Sumatra wildfires still covers the southern region of Thailand. In the Northeast, water in Mekong River has risen to a height of 8.83 meters and keeps rising following continuous rain.

Repeated rain has also raised the water level in the 5 major dams of the country. Their combined capacity is now at 54.17 percent.

More rain reported in Bueng Kan Province in the Northeast, easing drought and increasing the number of fishes in natural waterways.

Despite some more rain in Satun , smog from Sumatra’s wildfires is still hovering above the province's sky. Locals are urged to heed the officials' warning to remain cautious about their health, especially on respiratory illnesses. Similarly in Songkhla, smog in the province started to dissipate but still dominates the hilly and seaside areas.

-- NNT 2015-09-05

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Energy Ministry mulls lowering LPG price

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Energy will propose its plan to adjust the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the meeting next week.

Energy Minister Gen Anantaporn Kanchanarat said the Ministry of Energy and the energy policy and planning committee would discuss the plan to lower the retail price of LPG in line with the global market trend.

The Ministry of Energy earlier last month reduced the retail price of LPG by one baht per kilogram or 54 satang per liter. The current LPG price is 22.96 baht per liter. The price of LPG in the global market has begun to fall since late last year.

Gen Anantaporn also disclosed that the National Legislative Assembly had been reviewing the Petroleum Act to fix loopholes that might put the government at a disadvantage. He said the modification of Petroleum Act was expected to be completed and approved soon, so that the 21st round of oil concession bids could begin no later than October.

According to the Energy Minister, the long-delayed oil concession bids should take place as soon as possible to ensure power security.

-- NNT 2015-09-05

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Agriculture Minister orders revision of IUU fishing database to finish in Sep

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) - Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister General Chatchai Sarikulya has assigned the Department of Fisheries to resurvey the overall registration of fishing vessels and issuance of fishing license and finish the jobs by the end of September to maximize the database accuracy that will be used in overhauling the IUU fishing control.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853711-agriculture-minister-orders-revision-of-iuu-fishing-database-to-finish-in-sep/

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BKK governor's mother dies
Tanatpong Kongsai
The Nation

Mom Dusdi Paribatra Na Ayudhya, the mother of Bangkok Governor Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Paribatra, died early Saturday morning at age 91.

She was pronounced dead as a result of old age at Siriraj Hospital at about 3am.

Mom Dusdi, whose previous last name was Na Thalang, was born in Phuket to Luang Isaresraksa (Pleum Na Thalang) and Darun Isaresraksa.

After completing high school at Bangkok's Mater Dei School, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree and a diploma in education from Chulalongkorn University - both with honours.

She received a scholarship from the Teachers' Council of Thailand to pursue further education in the United States, where she obtained a Master's degree in child development and a related diploma.

She was married to the late Prince Sukhumbhinanda. Their other son is Mom Rajawongse Varoros Paribatra.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/BKK-governors-mother-dies-30268213.html

-- The Nation 2015-09-05

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Min of Interior stresses strong human trafficking suppression

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) – The Minister of Interior ensures that the ministry’s operations will eliminate human trafficking in Thailand by upholding legal implementation based on international standards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853742-min-of-interior-stresses-strong-human-trafficking-suppression/

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Police hunt Phuket temple thief caught on CCTV
Eakkapop Thongtub

A image of the thief captured on CCTV.

PHUKET: Police are currently looking for a man seen on CCTV breaking into an office at the Srisoonthon temple in Thalang and stealing over B10,000 in valuables.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853749-police-hunt-phuket-temple-thief-caught-on-cctv/

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Kasetsart University flyover closure set for 12 September

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) – Motorists and commuters are advised to get themselves prepared for busier traffic on Phahon Yothin Rd. as the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand is preparing to close the flyover at the Kasetsart University intersection.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853750-kasetsart-university-flyover-closure-set-for-12-september/

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Gen Prayut invokes Section 44 to strip Thaksin of his police rank

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, acting in his capacity as the head of the National Council for Peace and Order, invoked Section 44 of the interim constitution to strip former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his police lieutenant colonel’s rank effective as of Sunday September 6.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853759-gen-prayut-invokes-section-44-to-strip-thaksin-of-his-police-rank/

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