Thailand Live Sunday 6 Sep 2015

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RT@Saksith: It all points to a rejection by the NRC now.

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RT@tulsathit: Charter draft is just a few more "No" votes shy of being shot down.

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RT@tulsathit: New drafting is required. More Friday evening Prayut talk. More heartache. More headache. More digging to find light at the end of tunnel

RT@Saksith: #BREAKING: #Thailand’s ”National Reform Council” rejects constitutional draft with 134 to 105 votes, 8 abstentions. #ThaiJunta

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Multi-colour shirt group urges NLA to delay next election by 2 years

BANGKOK, 6 September 2015 (NNT) - Members of the multi-color shirt group have asked the National Legislative Assembly to consider postponing the next election in order to settle conflicts in the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853830-multi-colour-shirt-group-urges-nla-to-delay-next-election-by-2-years/

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RT@tulsathit: A new drafting committee will be set up within 30 days. After which a new draft must be finished within 180 days

RT@tulsathit: Earliest election should take place in April, 2017. via @Suriyasai

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NRC votes No against draft charter

BANGKOK: -- The National Reforom Council on Sunday shot down the draft charter.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853831-nrc-votes-no-against-draft-charter/

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NEW CONSTITUTION
NRC votes down draft charter

BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Council (NRC) on Sunday killed the draft of the country's 20th Constitution.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853831-nrc-votes-no-against-draft-charter/?p=9821779#entry9821779

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Malayu Bangkok Intersection in Yala turns into fruit market

BANGKOK, 6 September 2015 (NNT) – Fruit growers in Yala have turned Malayu Bangkok Intersection into a temporary fruit market as the southernmost province is enjoying the fruit harvest season.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853835-malayu-bangkok-intersection-in-yala-turns-into-fruit-market/

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Thaworn says draft rejection not surprising
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thaworn Senneam, deputy chairman of People's Democratic Reform Foundation (PDRF), said he was not surprised with the rejection of the charter draft by the National Reform Council (NRC).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853831-nrc-votes-no-against-draft-charter/?p=9821884#entry9821884

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National Reform Council votes down draft charter

BANGKOK: -- The draft constitution was voted down Sunday by the National Reform Council.
Altogether 135 NRC members voted to reject the draft against 105 who voted in support. Seven members abstained from voting.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853831-nrc-votes-no-against-draft-charter/?p=9821901#entry9821901

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Phongthep thanks NRC for rejecting draft charter
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Phue Thai key leader Phongthep Thepkanjana Sunday thanked the National Reform Council (NRC) members who voted down the charter draft for the sake of the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853836-phongthep-thanks-nrc-for-rejecting-draft-charter/

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Most people believe with or without the draft charter, country is as divided as ever

BANGKOK: -- Over half of the people polled by Suan Dusit Poll say the country will still mired in political conflicts whether the draft constitution is accepted or rejected by the National Reform Council.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853884-most-people-believe-with-or-without-the-draft-charter-country-is-as-divided-as-ever/

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Tentative political timeline after the charter draft voted down
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- By October 6, 2015: A new charter drafting team is set up by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). It will have 180 days to draft a new constitution.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853887-tentative-political-timeline-after-the-charter-draft-voted-down/

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Minister Kobkarn inspects new 'Bike for All' biking lanes in Ratchaburi

RATCHABURI, 06 September 2015, (NNT) -The Minister of Tourism and Sports Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, on Saturday inspected bicycle lanes in Suan Phueng district of Ratchaburi province, while promoting the new Bike for All program.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853895-minister-kobkarn-inspects-new-bike-for-all-biking-lanes-in-ratchaburi/

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Snowden accepts Norwegian prize via video link from Russia

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Former intelligence worker Edward Snowden has received a prize from the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression, accepting via a live video link from Russia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853924-snowden-accepts-norwegian-prize-via-video-link-from-russia/

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RT@191Thailand: Two dead when a train hit a ten-wheeled truck in Nakhon Sawan this morning - TR @K5_Rescue: http://t.co/NeRokdTLVF #Thailand

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UDD calls for 1997 Constitution reinstallation
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) issued a statement on Sunday, calling for the immediate reinstallation of the 1997 Constitution following the charter draft was shot down.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853930-udd-calls-for-1997-constitution-reinstallation/

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Two reasons cited for most NRC members to reject the draft charter

BANGKOK: -- Certain provisions in the draft charter and external factor are believed to be the main reason for most of the members of the National Reform Council to reject the draft, said Mr Seri Suwanpanont, chairman of the legal and justice reform committee of the NRC, on Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853831-nrc-votes-no-against-draft-charter/page-3?p=9822705#entry9822705

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Crown Prince to present a special bike for armless boy cyclist who joined “Bike for Mom” ride

BANGKOK: -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has asked authorities concerned to look for the 11-year old armless cyclist who took part in the “Bike for Mom” cycling on August 16 so he can be given a special bike for the armless.

Hailed as a boy with a heart of the national flag’s tri colours and with a strong will, the Crown Prince ordered his court officials to build a special bike for the boy, Watthana Kam-in or Nong Tham, so he can use it with ease and to make his life more comfortable.

Nong Tham is living in Muang district of Phitsanuloke and he joined the “Bike for Mom” cycling to honour Her Majesty the Queen in Phitsanuloke.

Photos which show him cycling armless won consolation prize in the category entitled “determination” in a photo contest marking the “Bike for Mom” event.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/crown-prince-to-present-a-special-bike-for-armless-boy-cyclist-who-joined-bike-for-mom-ride

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-06

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An Austrian found dead in Phuket
The Nation

PHUKET: -- Edhchfer Walter, 53, was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment in Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853816-debt-ridden-aussie-53-found-hanged-in-phuket-apartment-parking-lot/page-3?p=9822766#entry9822766

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Rowdy football fans to be banned from next matches

BANGKOK, 6 September 2015 (NNT) – The Football Association of Thailand has taken disciplinary action against the football fan group called Ultra Thailand following the scuffle between the group’s members and Lao police during a football match in Laos.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853676-thai-football-fans-arrested-after-clashes-in-laos/page-4?p=9822797#entry9822797

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Thailand Live Monday 7 Sep 2015

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