Window Seat for Sleeping.

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'Defrauded by my wife and criminals in Thailand' - BBC special report

Briton Ian Rance believed he had found the prefect place to spend his retirement when he moved to Thailand.

But his life was turned upside down when he discovered his wife of nine years, with whom he had three children, had helped to defraud him of his properties.

Mr Rance told the BBC's Jonathan Head about his fight for justice in a country where he believes the authorities are easily corrupted.

Watch the video here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856992-defrauded-by-my-wife-and-criminals-in-thailand-bbc-special-report/

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PM calls on cooperation to eliminate bad guys

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called for cooperation from all the people to "clean up" the country of corruption through the boundary of laws, and justice system.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856998-pm-calls-on-cooperation-to-eliminate-bad-guys/

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Ministry assures no tax rise for NGV

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Energy has assured that there will be no increase in excuse tax for natural gas for vehicles (NGV).
The assurance came as there was unconfirmed reports that NGV price would be increased again to reflect its actual cost, sparking outcry from the transport sector.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856999-ministry-assures-no-tax-rise-for-ngv/

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Fed’s decision anticipated by financial sector

BANGKOK: -- The decision of the US Federal Reserves to peg interest rates at its current level comes as no surprise to the financial sector who says that this was anticipated and should not have any severe effect on Thailand’s monetary market.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857002-feds-decision-anticipated-by-financial-sector/

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Pheu Thai and UDD will not join steering committee

BANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai party will not send any representatives to join the government’s steering committee and any members who join at their own discretion should leave the party, announced the acting party leader Pol Lt-Gen Viroj Pao-in.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857004-pheu-thai-and-udd-will-not-join-steering-committee/

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RT@RichardBarrow: The long boat races are taking place this weekend in Phitasnulok (Pic @NokAirlines) #Thailand http://t.co/3rES80xIoy

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Phuket Public Health Office issues haze advisory as Indonesian fires increase
The Phuket News

Don't breath the air if you can help it.

PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) has advised all elderly, young and those with heart and/or respiratory complications to avoid areas with heavy haze and monitor the situation closely.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857006-phuket-public-health-office-issues-haze-advisory-as-indonesian-fires-increase/

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Large scale handgun purchase under police welfare scheme approved by PM



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed approval for the Royal Thai Police's scheme to procure over 150,000 Swiss-made Sig Sauer automatic pistols for official and personal uses by police officers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857007-large-scale-handgun-purchase-under-police-welfare-scheme-approved-by-pm/

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Farmers told to turn to drought-resistant crops amid drought

BANGKOK, 19 September 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has reiterated the need for farmers to turn to water-economizing crops amid signs of looming drought.

In the government weekly talk program, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on agriculturists to be prepared for the volatile weather by following the government’s suggestions.

According to Gen Prayut, the drought crisis is expected to worsen in provinces along the Chao Phraya River and the Mae Klong River between November and December. Off-season rice farmers in these zones should instead grow drought-resistant crops to avoid water shortages.

Gen Prayut said cabinet members earlier convened a special meeting to discuss ways to ease the effects of the dry season and solve poverty problems.

-- NNT 2015-09-19

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PM: Economy to strengthen in a few years

BANGKOK, 19 September 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Cha-o-cha has calmed down worries over the country’s economic slowdown, saying that a number of investments are going to take shape soon.

In his weekly talk program televised nationwide, Gen Prayut said Thai people would see positive changes in the country’s economy within a couple of years by which time various infrastructure and investment projects should be completed.

Gen Prayut revealed that the government had mapped out tax incentives and benefits to assure existing and new foreign investors of the country’s economic potential. Related laws are being reviewed to facilitate the economic development.

To ensure career opportunities, several development projects are being expanded to small provinces and towns. Small and medium businesses have also received government support. Meanwhile, the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) had formulated strategic plans to promote trade and investments in the special economic zones.

-- NNT 2015-09-19

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Thailand cops win award for 'creative economics'

By Khaosod English

Pol. Lt. Rachan Chomsuwan, at left, receives a 10,000 baht reward for refusing to accept a 100-baht bribe from a motorcyclist in this 10 Oct., 2014 file photo.

BANGKOK:-- Thailand's police force is more accustomed to criticism and calls for reform when it comes to the international community. But that changed today with a US-based organization honoring the force for creative economics.

Read more: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1442571460&section=14

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Saga surrounding Kentucky clerk may not be over
By ADAM BEAM

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — Kim Davis is out of jail and on the job, but the saga surrounding the Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples appears to be far from over.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857017-saga-surrounding-kentucky-clerk-may-not-be-over/

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Chiang Mai police arrest Israeli over alleged theft of 20 million THB diamonds

CHIANG MAI:-- An Israeli man is in police custody over the alleged theft of three 9 carat diamonds, estimated to worth between 20-28 million Baht.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857022-chiang-mai-police-arrest-israeli-over-alleged-theft-of-20-million-thb-diamonds/

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PM: Charter drafting will take place within time frame

BANGKOK, 19 September 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked for the public’s confidence in the government’s administering of the country while confirming that the government is moving forward with the charter drafting within planned time.

The PM said on Friday night that the government was urgently setting up a new charter drafting committee and a council on national reform. The Cabinet had been assigned to select knowledgeable and good people from various professions, including civil servants, to sit in the council and the committee, he said. The premier added that all sectors should be united and express opinions in a constructive way.

Gen. Prayut reiterated that the government and the National Council for Peace and Order would not abuse power for personal gain and would allocate resources properly. He urged the public to help prevent threats to the country by alerting the authorities of suspicious activities.

-- NNT 2015-09-19

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Scores of street elephants saved by Surin help project

SURIN, 19 September 2015 (NNT) – The local administrative organization of Surin Province says its campaign to help beggar elephants has become a success, securing jobs for more than 70 elephants and mahouts.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857029-scores-of-street-elephants-saved-by-surin-help-project/

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Too much time looking at screens could cause health issue, MOPH says

NONTHABURI, 19 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has warned the general public that the prolonged use of computers and mobile phones could lead to health issues.

The MOPH Permanent-Secretary Narong Sahametapat has revealed that the Ministry has appointed all provincial offices to inform the public on the proper use of digital devices, as current behaviours are likely to pose negative health issues.

He said that the current use of computers and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, that usually require over two hours of looking at the screen continuously could potentially cause the Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Symptoms include eye irritation, eye pain, dry eyes, excessive tears, headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain. Severeness of the symptoms will depend on the time spent in front of the screen.

On this issue, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) Director-General Sopon Mekthon advises that the computer screen should be 20-28 inches away from the user, with its center 4-5 inches lower that the horizontal eye level.

He also advised the public to adjust the brightness of the screen to proper levels, to reduce the amount of light reflected into the eyes. It is also noted that computer users must take a break from time to time, and to blink more frequently to enhance the eyes moisture while looking at the screen.

The public are encouraged to contact the ophthalmologist at the DDC’s Rajprachasamasia Institute tel 02-3868153 ext 281-283 for more information regarding this complications.

-- NNT 2015-09-19

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Motorcade bomb suspect arrested after 'DNA find'
The Nation

YALA: -- Security officers Saturday captured an alleged key bomb-maker in Songkhla's Thepha district who is linked to the bomb attack on a Defence Ministry motorcade in Yala on Monday that wounded five rangers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857099-motorcade-bomb-suspect-arrested-after-dna-find/

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Police Stand by as Coup Anniversary Protesters Rally

Pro-democracy protesters rally early this evening at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — A demonstration to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2006 military coup d’etat ended tonight without confrontation with the authorities, who yesterday ordered the march be called off.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857104-police-stand-by-as-coup-anniversary-protesters-rally/

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Somkid says affordable life of people is as important as GDP growth

PATTAYA, 19 September 2015 (NNT) - Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic affairs, gave a speech on the topic “The Economy, Politics and Administration of Thailand” at a seminar organized by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) at a hotel in Pattaya.

He said that the government has put emphasis on grassroots economy, both farmers and SMEs who are in a fragile situation, in order to create a balance between the export and agricultural sectors.

"Effective reform is to ensure that people can live an affordable life”, he said and continued that the establishment of village funds and economic stimulus at the district level are like sowing the seeds of future for people rather than emphasizing on the GDP growth.

He noted that the national reform must be urgently pushed forward, confirming that the heart of reform was not at the government but at making people moving forward.

-- NNT 2015-09-19

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US says VW intentionally violates clean air standards
MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that Volkswagen intentionally skirted clean air laws by using a piece of software that enabled about 500,000 of its diesel cars to emit fewer smog-causing pollutants during testing than in real-world driving conditions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857106-us-says-vw-intentionally-violates-clean-air-standards/

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PM to present Sufficiency Economy at 70th UN General Assembly in New York

BANGKOK, 19 September 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has intended to present to the 70th annual United Nations General Assembly Thailand's commitment to promoting sustainable development under the King’s philosophy of sufficiency economy that was consistent with the UN’s post-2015 Development Agenda, according to the Deputy Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office Col Weerachon Sukondhapatipak.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/857108-pm-to-present-sufficiency-economy-at-70th-un-general-assembly-in-new-york/

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