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....is-police-rank/

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....ng-suppression/

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Warrant sought for 10th shrine blast suspect
THE SUNDAY NATION

Foreign suspect identified by the ruling junta as Adem Karadak is escorted by Thai commando units upon his arrival at the Court in Bangkok Saturday. AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL

BANGKOK: -- Foreign man stayed with Adem Karadag, the first suspect arrested in Nong Chok a week ago; Adem moved to Min Buri Jail

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853642-tenth-bomb-suspect-sought-by-police/page-2#entry9820967

NRC VOTE
Charter on thin ice
KHANITTHA THEPPHAJORN,
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- Leaked list of names shows majority of NRC members intend to vote 'No' today

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853794-charter-on-thin-ice/

'No' voices get louder as NRC set to decide on fate of draft charter today
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Reform Council's 247 members have the important task of voting on the charter today. Over the past few weeks, the public has heard divisive voices with those opposing the charter stepping out more often to make themselves heard. As of today, it seems a neck-and-neck situation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853795-no-voices-get-louder-as-nrc-set-to-decide-on-fate-of-draft-charter-today/

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Thailand apologises to Laos over football final drama
KITINAN SANGUANSAK
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- A GROUP of Thai supporters arrested in Laos for causing disturbance during Thailand's football match against Vietnam on Friday night were released yesterday after spending a night in detention.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853676-thai-football-fans-arrested-after-clashes-in-laos/page-2#entry9820981

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Order by NCPO chief strips Thaksin of police rank
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- GENERAL Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday issued an order as head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to revoke ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's police rank.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853759-gen-prayut-invokes-section-44-to-strip-thaksin-of-his-police-rank/page-2#entry9820985

Governor's mother dies
TANATPONG KONGSAI
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- MOM DUSDI Paribatra Na Ayudhya, the mother of Bangkok Governor Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Paribatra, died early yesterday 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 US, where she got 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.

Mom Dusadi was a writer, a teacher (at Mater Dei School), a translator and a composer of children's songs, as well as director of an early childhood development centre. She initiated a campaign to use picture books when educating children and also wrote an early childhood teacher's handbook and many children's books that featured rhymes and beautiful illustrations to stimulate the imagination and learning.

Her funeral Abhidhamma prayer will be held for two weeks starting today at Wat Makut Kasattiyaram in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Governors-mother-dies-30268222.html

-- The Nation 2015-09-06

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Strict measures in place to tackle human trafficking
WATTANA KHAMCHU
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- INTERIOR Minister Anupong Paojinda yesterday revealed that concrete measures have been put in place to suppress human-trafficking crimes in Thailand and vowed to uphold international standards to help Thailand get out of Tier 3 of the United States' Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853742-min-of-interior-stresses-strong-human-trafficking-suppression/#entry9820992

Online protected wildlife trader arrested
The Sunday Nation September 6, 2015 1:00 am

BANGKOK: -- Police yesterday arrested a Thai man at Bangkok's Soi Charoen Nakhon 55 for allegedly selling protected wildlife via social media.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853796-online-protected-wildlife-trader-arrested/

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Charter drafter Banjerd defends clauses attracting heat in new constitution
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- When they handed the draft charter to the National Reform Council on August 22, charter drafters had given reasons to the public that this charter had key aims to help patch up past conflicts, move the country toward reconciliation, and bring about tangible reforms. Some elements are unprecedented and new terms have been used like " transitional democracy", but questions have also emerged. Banjerd Sinkaneti, a vice secretary to the Constitution Drafting Committee, talks to The Sunday Nation's Piyaporn Wongruang on why they crafted the charter in such a way.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853797-charter-drafter-banjerd-defends-clauses-attracting-heat-in-new-constitution/

Mon contractor building Shwedagon replica in Hat Yai as a symbol of unity
SOMCHAI SAMART
THE SUNDAY NATION

HAT YAI: -- A SELF-MADE Myanmar contractor is funding the construction of a replica of Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda in Wat Khlong Hae in Songkhla's Hat Yai district, as a symbol of unity for fellow nationals and in honour of His Majesty the King.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853798-mon-contractor-building-shwedagon-replica-in-hat-yai-as-a-symbol-of-unity/

Commerce Ministry targets higher export of halal foods
PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE NATION September 5, 2015 1:00 am

THAILAND is well placed to become one of the world's top five suppliers of halal products by 2020, given the greater access and growing opportunities in Muslim markets.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853799-commerce-ministry-targets-higher-export-of-halal-foods/

EDITORIAL
China should be mindful: global support made it strong
The Nation

BEIJING: -- War or aggressive pursuit of territorial disputes with neighbouring states will severely erode its standing and economy

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853800-china-should-be-mindful-global-support-made-it-strong/

36th ‘Thai Tiew Thai’ Travel Fair gains high popularity among travelers

BANGKOK, 5 September 2015 (NNT) - The 36th “Thai Tiew Thai” Travel Fair 2015 is drawing potential travellers who are keen on finding out holiday spots, tourism packages in special prices and gift coupon offers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853801-36th-thai-tiew-thai-travel-fair-gains-high-popularity-among-travelers/

Oil prices to go up today

BANGKOK: -- Prices of all fuel oils will go up 60 satang today, except E85 and diesel 40 satang.

PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum announced today that prices of benzene and gasohol will be increased by 60 satang, effective by 5 am Sunday.

New prices of all fuel oils will be as followed:

Benzene 95 – 33.26 baht, Gasohol 95 – 26.70 baht, Gasohol 91 – 25.88 baht, E 20 – 24.48 baht, E 85 – 22.18 baht and Diesel – 23.29 baht.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/oil-prices-to-go-up-tomorrow

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-06

Jailed clerk vows not to back down; no resolution in sight
ADAM BEAM, Associated Press

GRAYSON, Kentucky (AP) — The Kentucky clerk who refuses to give marriage licenses to gay couples is spending her Labour Day holiday in isolation at a jail with her Bible.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853802-jailed-clerk-vows-not-to-back-down;-no-resolution-in-sight/

Annual pillow fight at West Point turns violent; 30 injured

WEST POINT, New York (AP) — An annual freshman pillow fight at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point turned bloody this year when cadets swung pillowcases packed with hard objects, injuring 30 cadets, according to a newspaper report Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853803-annual-pillow-fight-at-west-point-turns-violent;-30-injured/

Drowned Syrian boys' aunt wants to bring family to Canada

COQUITLAM, British Columbia (AP) — The aunt of a drowned Syrian boy whose death has sparked global outrage about the plight of refugees in Europe says she hopes to bring the rest of her family to Canada.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853804-drowned-syrian-boys-aunt-wants-to-bring-family-to-canada/

Argentine accused of locking wife, autistic son in cage
By PATRICIA LUNA

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine man kept his troubled wife and autistic son in a filthy cage by day for at least two years, a prosecutor said Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853805-argentine-accused-of-locking-wife-autistic-son-in-cage/

RT@191Thailand: Journalist @wayne_hay is at Parliament to cover vote on the new constitution. He says a few lone protesters there http://t.co/VVsLARa3aU

Phuket pollsters divided on malls
The Phuket News

For better or worse, pollsters are divided on whether huge shopping malls are good for Phuket. Photo: AFP

PHUKET: People in Phuket are divided in their opinions on whether or not shopping mega-malls are worth the expense, effort and cost to the community, according to the latest poll conducted by The Phuket News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853814-phuket-pollsters-divided-on-malls/

RT@ThaipbsEngNews: NRC meeting to take group photos before voting "Yes" or "No" on constitutional draft https://t.co/d5X9WVAxdZ

RT@tulsathit: In minutes, these people will drop a bombshell, no matter what they do... https://t.co/cUKQ2IuObW

RT@tulsathit: The group pic you see is a fond farewell. The reform council will cease to exist whether draft is approved today or not

'Debt-ridden' Aussie, 53, found hanged in Phuket apartment parking lot

PHUKET: Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a 53-year-old Australian man who was found this morning hanged at a Kathu apartment's parking lot.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853816-debt-ridden-aussie-53-found-hanged-in-phuket-apartment-parking-lot/

RT@Saksith: Oh no, the NRC is doing a roll-call vote (person by person) - that’s gonna take a while…!

RT@Saksith: Ok, here we gone with the vote. One NRC member after another…!

RT@tulsathit: After 30 or so votes, we should see a potential outcome. Here we go. Fasten your seatbelt.

RT@wayne_hay: And voting has started. Most saying no so far. #thaiconstitution

NLA members to meet Sep 8 to deliberate which issues to go for public referendums

BANGKOK, 6 September 2015 (NNT) - Members of the legislature have scheduled the date to deliberate possible public referendums on various issues.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853828-nla-members-to-meet-sep-8-to-deliberate-which-issues-to-go-for-public-referendums/

RT@Rajprasong_News: First 50 votes, 32 will not accept this charter, 18 for