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Two missing Thais in Mecca crane tragedy found
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Two Thais that initially went missing following Friday's Mecca crane collapse have been found in two hospitals, the Thai Hajj Affairs Office announced.

The office announced that the two Thai women were located at 7 pm Sunday.

One of them was identified as Tuanya-imah Na-nakhon who suffered from ankle and leg injuries. The other was identified as Phisa Duangdol, who was injured at the back of her neck, left shoulder and back.

The office said the incident saw three Thais killed and two others injured.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-missing-Thais-in-Mecca-crane-tragedy-found-30268745.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-14

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Plastic bag-free campaign gets warm welcome

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment says the campaign for plastic bag reduction has enjoyed a warm welcome as seen in a huge drop in the number of plastic bags given out in one day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855728-plastic-bag-free-campaign-gets-warm-welcome/

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Volcano in southern Japan erupts, sending smoke into the air

TOKYO (AP) — Mount Aso, a volcano on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, has erupted, sending huge plumes of black and then white smoke 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) into the air.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855730-japans-mount-aso-erupts-without-warning-sending-smoke-into-the-air/

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Body of UK-Thai girl found in canal /Bangkok Post

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NCPO: relevant agencies continuing to aid victims of Ratchaprasong blast

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has reported on the progress being made in the rehabilitation of those injured from the blast in Ratchaprasong and the families of the deceased.

NCPO spokesperson Colonel Winthai Suwaree announced that relevant agencies were caring for Thai and foreign persons afflicted by the incident at the busy Bangkok intersection to the fullest extent.

According to the spokesman, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has presented the victims with flowers and assistance money, and expressed its condolences for the victims and their families. The ministry's operations center was following the status of the victims around the clock, and was continually dispatching its personnel to visit the Thai and foreign victims.

Col. Winthai said relevant agencies have also been told to continue assisting the injured.


-- NNT 2015-09-14

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Poll finds public wants new draft charter to be clear and unbiased

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) – The majority of the public viewed that the contents within the new draft of the permanent constitution need to be clear and unbiased, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Poll.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855696-yingluck-calls-for-practical-and-acceptable-charter/#entry9851256

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SEZ talks held in Trat province

TRAT, 14 September 2015, (NNT) - Trat province held a seminar on Sunday, establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), border and international trade, and educating vendors seeking opportunities in the border area.

The talks, which were chaired by Trat Governor Narong Thirachanthrangkul, were organized by the provincial commerce office, and the Department of International Trade Promotion. People attending the event included local business entrepreneurs, government officials, members of the private sector and local village chiefs.

The provincial commerce office indicated that the talks aimed to educate vendors about trade and investment opportunities after the establishment of the SEZ, especially in border trade. The office pointed out that the value of border trade in Trat had evidently increased annually. The border area attracts entrepreneurs from Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, making it a lucrative business venue.


-- NNT 2015-09-14

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Bomber Blame Game Sees Thailand Immigration Abruptly Change Visa Rules
By Editors @ AEC News Today

BANGKOK: -- Foreign workers and tourists who use the country’s visa exempt entry provisions are the unwitting victims in a high-stakes blame game being played out in the wake of the Erawan shrine bombing on August 17.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855734-bomber-blame-game-sees-thailand-immigration-abruptly-change-visa-rules/

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SET up 2.93 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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At least 12 killed when Egyptian forces fire on Mexican tour

MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 12 people were killed and 10 injured in Egypt's southwestern desert Sunday when armed forces mistakenly fired on a group of Mexican tourists, Egyptian officials said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855738-at-least-12-killed-when-egyptian-forces-fire-on-group-of-mexican-tourists/

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Stolen diamond pulled out from Chinese tourist’s intestine colon

BANGKOK: -- Doctors at the Police General Hospital have successfully retrieved a 6-carat diamond worth 10 million baht which a Chinese female tourist stole from an exhibition booth at the Bangkok Diamond and Jewellery Fair and swallowed it before escaping last week.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/stolen-diamond-pulled-out-from-chinese-tourists-intestine-colon

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Body of Thai-British girl found in Bangkok canal



BANGKOK:-- The body of a 13 year old Thai-British girl was found in a canal in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok on Sunday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855750-body-of-thai-british-girl-found-in-bangkok-canal/

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Hazing, sexuality and the problem with education in Thailand
By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices
By James Farrell

BANGKOK: -- Hazing rituals at Thailand’s universities, known in Thai collectively as ‘rab nong’ (welcome the juniors), despite often coming under heavy criticism by the Thai and international press, as well as growing numbers of Thai anti-hazing groups for sometimes violent, dehumanizing, and humiliating practices, remains prevalent in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855753-hazing-sexuality-and-the-problem-with-education-in-thailand/

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Convicted executive in Krungthai loan scam dies at hospital



BANGKOK: -- A former real estate firm's executive Subin Sangsuwanmeka, 65, earlier convicted to serve 12 years in prison by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions over the controversial 10 billion baht loan extension died yesterday at the Yanhee hospital of liver cancer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855754-convicted-executive-in-krungthai-loan-scam-dies-at-hospital/

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More rains expected this week in Central, Eastern and Southern regions



BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department today issued a warning of increased rains in the country's central, eastern and southern regions this week following the escalation of the depression into a tropical storm.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855759-more-rains-expected-this-week-in-central-isaan-and-southern-regions/

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Tropical Storm Vamco in Vietnam could flood Thailand

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) - People expecting to travel to central Vietnam are urged to consult the weather forecast first, as Tropical Storm Vamco will soon make landfall in Vietnam.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855759-more-rains-expected-this-week-in-central-isaan-and-southern-regions/#entry9851879

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Traffic congestion reported after bridge closure at Kaset Intersection

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) - Traffic has been congested around Kaset Intersection, after the bridge was closed for sky train construction.

While regular traffic conditions persist for outbound vehicles on Phahonyothin Road, inbound motorists toward Ratchayothin Intersection have reportedly been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.

Traffic police have been deployed and traffic lights adjusted to mitigate the congestion. Buses on routes 26, 129 and 107 have been forced to take detours, following the bridge closure.

Commuters have been advised to avoid Kaset Intersection and roads in its vicinity and instead take Viphavadi and Ramintra Roads.


-- NNT 2015-09-14

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Malaysia says 3 detained in connection with Bangkok blast

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's police chief says a Pakistani and two Malaysians have been detained in connection with last month's bombing of a shrine in Bangkok that killed 20 people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855763-malaysia-says-3-detained-in-connection-with-bangkok-blast/

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NATION REPORTER DETAINED
Nation demands immediate release of reporter
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Nation newspaper on Monday called on the National Council for Peace and Order to immediately release its senior reporter, Pravit Rojanaphruk, after he was "invited" then detained by the military on Sunday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855772-the-nation-demands-immediate-release-of-reporter/

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What's in a name? Thais avoid linking Uighurs to Bangkok blast

BANGKOK: - The police investigation into the Bangkok shrine blast increasingly points towards a game-changing attack on Chinese tourists by Uighur militants or sympathisers, analysts say -- but Thailand and Beijing are loath to admit it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855774-whats-in-a-name-thais-avoid-linking-uighurs-to-bangkok-blast/

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Missing Thais in Saudi crane tragedy located at hospital



BANGKOK: -- Two Thai pilgrims who were earlier reported missing in Mecca crane tragedy last week have been located.

Culture Minister Veera Rojpojanaratna said today that the two missing Thais have been found.

He said the crane collapse tragedy left 107 dead, and over 300 injured.

He said one Thai woman identified as Mrs Wanida Sadee was killed and four others injured.

Her body was buried in accordance with the Islamic religion there.

Meanwhile the Thai Hajj Affairs Office said the two missing Thais were found yesterday at hospital.

As The Nation reported, one of them was identified as Tuanya-imah Na Nakhon who suffered from ankle and leg injuries. The other was identified as Phisa Duangdol, who was injured at the back of her neck, left shoulder and back.

This year Saudi Arabia has granted visas for 10,400 Thai pilgrims to Mecca.

The last batches of Thai pilgrims will leave for Mecca on September 16-17.

The first batch of pilgrims will return to Thailand on September 28 at Suvarnabhumi airport.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/missing-thais-in-saudi-crane-tragedy-located-at-hospital


-- Thai PBS 2015-09-14

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Australia's prime minister faces leadership challenge
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's beleaguered Prime Minister Tony Abbott could face a second challenge to his position this year, after a senior minister on Monday called on Abbott to allow a vote on his party leadership.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855777-australias-prime-minister-faces-leadership-challenge/

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Passenger terminal in Ubon Ratchathani Airport reopens




BANGKOK, 13 September 2015 (NNT) – Transport Minister Akom Termpitayapaisit has chaired the re-inauguration of the passenger terminal at Ubon Ratchathani Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855778-passenger-terminal-in-ubon-ratchathani-airport-reopens/

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Cloud-seeding operations continue over Central Plains

NAKHON SAWAN, 14 September 2015, (NNT) – The Royal Rainmaking Center has expedited cloud-seeding over the Central Plains, following reports of low water levels across national reservoirs.

Nakhon Sawan’s Royal Rainmaking Center has chartered four planes to conduct operations to bring more water to Nong Bueng Reservoir, as well as farmland in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat and Phetchabun provinces.

The Royal Rainmaking Center has conducted 864 flights over 73 days, dispersing 691 tons of cloud-seeding chemicals. It will continue operations until weather conditions become less favorable.


-- NNT 2015-09-14

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Thailand's fishing industry 'puts children at risk', report says

LONDON: -- Children in Thailand's seafood processing industry are more exposed to workplace hazards and twice as likely to sustain injuries, a report has said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855779-thailands-fishing-industry-puts-children-at-risk-report-says/

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Phuket Marine Office stays quiet on fleeing fishing trawler
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The Taishan, anchored off the Phuket Deep Sea Port. Photo Royal Thai Navy 3rd Fleet.

PHUKET: -- Following last weekʼs fleeing of the illegal Antarctic fishing trawler the Kunlun, officials from the Phuket Marine Office have refused to comment on the matter other than confirming the boat left Phuket waters on September 8.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855780-phuket-marine-office-stays-quiet-on-fleeing-fishing-trawler/

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Technology Show tomorrow aimed at encouraging Thai entrepreneurs to greater application of innovative research

BANGKOK, 14 September 2015 (NNT) – The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is to hold another Technology Show tomorrow at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok after receiving a good response in the first event.

The Show is held under the cooperation between NSTDA and eight research and educational institutes. It aims to encourage application of academic researches for commercial purposes. Thai private businesses will learn about potential researches that can be used in adding value to their existing products or lead to other innovative goods. It is expected that research progress and application will increase Thailand’s competitiveness in the world’s market.

The exhibition will feature 82 pieces of ready-for-commercially-developed researches, useful to such industries as food and beverages, medical equipment, agriculture, cosmetics to energy. The event will allow entrepreneurs in all sectors to select preferred researches at lower prices.

The Technology Show will be open from 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Walk-in registration is available. Advance registration can be made at www.nstda.or.th. For more information, please call 02-564-8000.


-- NNT 2015-09-14

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Thai woman confesses to plot which resulted in two men knifing each other to death


Photo: Khaosod.co.th

BANGKOK:-- A Thai woman has admitted her involvement in a conspiracy that resulted in two men knifing each other to death on the floor of a Bangkok resort on Friday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855783-thai-woman-confesses-to-plot-which-resulted-in-two-men-knifing-each-other-to-death/

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ECONOMY
BOT expected to keep rate unchanged
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand is expected to maintain the policy rate at 1.5 per cent at the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, said economists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855788-bot-expected-to-keep-rate-unchanged/

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Thai court upholds death sentence of man who raped and murdered young girl on train

HUA HIN - Thailand’s Appeal Court has upheld the death sentence for a railway employee convicted of the rape and murder a 13 year old girl, whilst on a train heading for Bangkok from Nakhon Si Thammarat, in July last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855789-thai-court-upholds-death-sentence-of-man-who-raped-and-murdered-young-girl-on-train/