Thailand Live Saturday 12 Sep 2015

[Lite Beer]

PM makes clear of extradition of bomb suspects

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has made clear that it will be approaching governments in every country that suspects in the Bangkok bombings, who are still at large, have travelled to.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855363-pm-makes-clear-of-extradition-of-bomb-suspects/

[Lite Beer]

Man shoots girlfriend for dumping him in Phuket
Darawan Naknakhon

Chinawat was charged with attempted murder.

PHUKET: A 34-year-old woman was taken to hospital with a gun shot wound last night (September 11) after her boyfriend shot her on her hand and under the eye for breaking up with him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855364-man-shoots-girlfriend-for-dumping-him-in-phuket/

[Lite Beer]

UPDATE:

Chinese tourists confess to swallow stolen diamond

BANGKOK: -- The two Chinese tourists arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport while trying to board a flight back home yesterday have confessed to steal a 6-carat diamond from an exhibition booth at the Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair in Muangthongthani Exhibition Centre.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855198-chinese-couple-held-under-suspicion-of-stealing-10-million-baht-diamond/#entry9845074

[Jonathan Fairfield]

US: Religious intolerance threat to Myanmar unity

MATTHEW PENNINGTON, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising religious intolerance threatens the unity of Myanmar, a senior U.S. official said Friday, as the former pariah state prepares for landmark Nov. 8 elections.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855369-us-religious-intolerance-threat-to-myanmar-unity/

[Lite Beer]

New Airbus in commission at Royal Thai Air Force

BANGKOK, 11 September 2015 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has held a delivery ceremony of a new military aircraft which will be used for non-war missions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855371-new-airbus-in-commission-at-royal-thai-air-force/

[Lite Beer]

PM: Anyone expressing opinions that lead to unpeace in the country will be prosecuted

BANGKOK, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - The PM has confirmed that legal action will be taken on anyone expressing opinions that could lead to unrest and instability in the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855372-pm-anyone-expressing-opinions-that-lead-to-unpeace-in-the-country-will-be-prosecuted/

[Lite Beer]

Roadshow organized to promote grand fashion and leather fair in BKK

SONGKHLA, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - The Department of International Trade Promotion arranges a roadshow to encourage fashion designers and entrepreneurs to participate in the Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair (BIFF & BIL) 2016.

The roadshow on Thursday went to Hat Yai district in Songkhla to organize a seminar where fashion experts exchanged opinions on the changes that would take place at the BIFF & BIL 2016. The speakers included Secretary-General of the Thai Garment Development Foundation Yutthana Silpsanwit and academic in fashion Asst.Dr. Anothai Chonlachartphinyo.

The roadshow is scheduled in Chiang Mai and Udon Thani on 2 and 6 October 2015 respectively. It will also go to foreign countries, including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Myanmar.

Under the theme of “Spirit of Things,” The BIFF & BIL 2016 will take place from 9-13 March 2016 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. The event is expected to be more international with the goal to be a leading sustainable fashion trade fair of ASEAN.

-- NNT 2015-09-12

[Lite Beer]

DSI seizes more than 10 million baht worth of pirated auto accessories

BANGKOK, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - During a raid in Nonthaburi Province, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) confiscated a large number of car accessories and other pirated items worth more than 10 million baht.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855373-dsi-seizes-more-than-10-million-baht-worth-of-pirated-auto-accessories/

[Lite Beer]

Buri Ram at high risk of worse drought

BANGKOK, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - All 16 reservoirs in Buri Ram province have less than 40% of water left after the rain did not fall in rainfall catchment areas. Severe drought is likely if the situation continues.

Huay Chara-khe Mak reservoir in Buri Ram now stores 6.32 million cubic meters of water or 25.67% of its capacity. Director of the Buri Ram Irrigation Project Kitikun Sephasiraphon said the average water volume of all 16 reservoirs was just 38% of their capacity or much lower than the same period last year. He expressed concerns that drought in the province will possibly worsen since the rainy season will end in 1-2 months from now.

The irrigation project director therefore urged people and farmers to help save water and store water for use throughout the dry season.

-- NNT 2015-09-12

[Lite Beer]

PM gives thanks to economic team for working hard to stimulate Thai economy

BANGKOK, 11 September 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his gratitude to his economic team and all related parties for their efforts in stimulating the economy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855374-pm-gives-thanks-to-economic-team-for-working-hard-to-stimulate-thai-economy/

[Lite Beer]

Commerce Min sets palm fruit price at 3.20 baht/kg

BANGKOK, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is purchasing palm fruits at the price of no less than 3.20 baht per kilogram, one baht lower than the previous benchmark price in the country.

Chutima Bunyapraphasara, Permanent Secretary for Commerce, said the price of palm oil traded in the country is relatively higher than the actual price in the international market, which prompted domestic reserves to hit 450,000 tons, 200,000 tons higher than the average amount.

In order to solve the oversupply, the ministry has decided to buy palm fruits at the price of 3.20 baht per kilogram.

According to her, the new buying price reflects the actual price in the global market.

Despite the new policy, the permanent secretary said palm growing is still profitable, given that the cost, excluding transportation, only ranges from 2.50 baht to 3.13 baht per kilogram.

-- NNT 2015-09-12

[Lite Beer]

Panda Lin Hui confirmed pregnant

BANGKOK, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - Initial signs indicate that giant panda Lin Hui, mother of Lin Ping, is now pregnant again, according to Chiang Mai Zoo officials.

Benjapol Narkprasert, director of Chiang Mai’s Zoological Park Organization, said Thailand could be welcoming the second giant panda cub after a successful artificial insemination on Lin Hui.

On Friday, ultrasound scans showed that Lin Hui was carrying what looked very much like an embryo in her womb. The initial signs of Lin Hui resemble her behaviors when she was carrying Lin Ping, her first cub.

The announcement was made more than 80 days after Lin Hui received sperm from Xuang Xuang, Lin Ping’s father.

Mr Benjapol went on to say that a normal pregnancy period of a panda is between 95-160 days. Lin Hui gave birth to Lin Ping after she was 97 days pregnant.

-- NNT 2015-09-12

[Lite Beer]

RT@RichardBarrow: Photos showing latest progress to the green cycling track around Suvarnabhumi Airport (Pic Supadit Sirinapapant) http://t.co/n7fOFJJI1q

[Lite Beer]

Nan officials reclaim 1,300 rai of encroached forest

NAN, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - Nan officials have reclaimed more than 1,300 rai of watershed land in Ban Song Khwae protected forest, after finding that the area has been invaded by local people.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855376-nan-officials-reclaim-1300-rai-of-encroached-forest/

[Lite Beer]

Chile Catholic Church rocked by email scandal
EVA VERGARA, Associated Press

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The Catholic Church in Chile has been rocked by another scandal surrounding its most infamous pedophile.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855383-chile-catholic-church-rocked-by-email-scandal/

[Lite Beer]

Phichit locals affected by gold mining

PHICHIT, 12 September 2015 (NNT) - Locals in Ban Khao Mo of Phichit province have voiced their concerns over the negative effect on health from gold mining in the area. They sent an open letter asking Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to issue an evacuation order for the affected villagers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855385-phichit-locals-affected-by-gold-mining/

[Lite Beer]

NRC’s Boonlert: New reform mobilization committee should be well-versed in fields of reform

BANGKOK, 11 September 2015 (NNT) - A former member of the now disbanded National Reform Council (NRC) has suggested that successful candidates for the new reform mobilization committee should be well-versed on matters that need reform.

According to Former NRC member Boonlert Kachayuthadej, since the new committee will be working with the National Council for Peace and Order, the government, and the National Legislative Assembly in implementing reform policies, its member should be well-versed on various matters and should also include members of the NRC.

As for the new constitution drafting committee, Mr Boonlert said members should be knowledgeble of public legislation, constitutional laws and have experience in politics. The committee should also be open to all, including members of the previous charter drafting committee.

-- NNT 2015-09-12

[Jonathan Fairfield]

China names and shames 4 tourists over Thai airport incident

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have named and shamed four travelers over an incident at Bangkok's airport in which they vented their frustration by belting out the Chinese national anthem.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855384-china-names-and-shames-4-tourists-over-thai-airport-incident/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

'Rebel' female Buddhist monks challenge Thailand status quo

DENIS D. GRAY, Associated Press

NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand (AP) — On a rural road just after daybreak, villagers young and old kneel reverently before a single file of ochre-robed women, filling their bowls with rice, curries, fruits and sweets. In this country, it's a rare sight.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855380-rebel-female-buddhist-monks-challenge-thailand-status-quo/

[Lite Beer]

Phuket nightclub venues seek for later closing time
The Phuket News

PHUKET: A meeting was held at Patong Hospital on Thursday (September 10) to discuss nightlight zoning including opening and closing times as well as feedback from business operators.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855426-phuket-nightclub-venues-seek-for-later-closing-time/

[Lite Beer]

to continue:

Thailand Live Sunday 13 Sep 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855489-thailand-live-sunday-13-sep-2015/