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10 million baht of fake brandname smart phones and accessories seized



BANGKOK: -- About 10 million baht worth of counterfeit brandname smart phones and accessories have been seized in recent raids of shophouses in Chinatown area by officials from the Department of Special Investigation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858346-dsi-seizes-10-million-baht-worth-of-counterfeit-smartphones-accessories/

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Police Seize Booze, Aston Martin and Alleged Tax Dodger
By Khaosod English


Customs officers checks out sports cars parked in front of a mansion house party in Pattaya last night.

CHONBURI — What started as a call on a noisy house party reportedly turned into discovery of a hoard of untaxed alcohol, tobacco and a sports car, which the Thai state sees as at least 1.2 million baht in lost revenue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858350-pattaya-police-seize-booze-aston-martin-and-alleged-tax-dodger/

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YOUGOV SURVEY
Almost a third of Americans would support a military coup

BANGKOK: -- Almost a third of Americans could imagine supporting a military coup against their own government which is beginning to violate the constitution, the Guardian newspaper online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858351-almost-a-third-of-americans-would-support-a-military-coup/

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Russian tourist’s stolen phone recovered
Phuket Gazette


Naing Win was arrested after police were able to track down the stolen phone at a construction camp in Kathu. Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

PHUKET: -- A Myanmar national was arrested yesterday after being tracked down in Kathu for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a Russian tourist.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858352-russian-tourists-stolen-phone-recovered/

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Water levels in Mekong River steadily decline

NAKHON PHANOM, 25 September 2015 (NNT) - The declining water levels in the Mekong River have prompted officials in Nakhon Phanom province to retain more water in its reservoirs.

Mekong River water levels are declining at the rate of 20-30 centimeters per day and beginning to affect many rice fields.

Water is now being diverted into the reservoir under the Nam Kam Basin Development Project to make sure there will be at least 60% capacity to sustain the growth of rice and household consumption.

Farmers living outside of the irrigation system have been advised not to grow crops, as there may not be enough water.


-- NNT 2015-09-25

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NRC’s Thiwa in support of Meechai & Tassana as heads of new committees

BANGKOK, 25 September 2015 (NNT) - Meechai Ruchupan is the most suitable person to chair the new Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), former member of the National Reform Council Thiwa Karakasang has said.

According to Mr Thiwa, the new CDC member should be a political scientist lawmaker with an expertise in drafting and interpreting laws. He has, therefore, concluded that Mr Meechai is the most suitable candidate for the job thanks to well-known law maker's experience with the country’s conflicts.

Mr. Thiwa added that the new constitution should be an updated version of its predecessors because a completely new draft could lead to misinterpretation, while the controversial section for a strategic reform and reconciliation committee should be added later as an organic law.

As regards the new reform mobilization committee, Mr. Thiwa said it should include up to 60 percent of the former National Reform Council. He also said he was in support of Tassana Boonthong as the head of the committee, given that she was a well respected individual with a clear set of values.


-- NNT 2015-09-25

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NLA establishes committee to vet new NHRC candidates

BANGKOK, 25 September 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has established a special committee tasked with inspecting the profiles, behaviors and ethics of those who have been nominated to be members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); it has also established a standing committee to study ways to improve the NLA’s rules of procedure.

The new 17-member special committee is to examine the profiles of Tuenjai Deetes and Chatchai Sudhiklom, who have recently been nominated to fill the vacant seats of the NHRC. The special committee will have 20 days to vet the two individuals.

The NLA has also established a standing committee tasked with finding ways to improve the rules of procedure of the NLA which will study various obstacles and inefficiencies of the current procedure in order to make suggestions. The 17-member committee will have 30 days to complete its task.


-- NNT 2015-09-25

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Anti-human trafficking police track Songklha businessman

SONGKHLA, 25 September 2015 (NNT) – Police are tracking down a businessman, one of the suspects who allegedly involve in human smuggling and money laundering in the South.

According to Deputy Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8 Police Major General Pawin Pongsirin, the suspect is identified as Supat Santipiyakul, locally known as Ko Tok. Supat is a Sonkhla-based businessman who owns multi-million baht businesses. A close scrutiny of his financial transaction found that his bank accounts contained billions of baht in circulation.

The suspect has reportedly fled to Malaysia. Police have informed Malaysian authorities on his escape and asked for his deportation. They are also preparing to seek arrest warrants for more suspects, including some civil servants. Police Major General Pawin denied claims that the implication of state officials in the crime was a foul play, affirming that the investigation had been carried out in a transparent manner.

Police expect to finalize the probe and submit the results to the Attorney General within September after spending nearly five months tracking down the wrongdoers.


-- NNT 2015-09-25

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October event at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Market features top SME products

BANGKOK, 25 September 2015 (NNT) - Khlong Phadung Krung Kesem Market Organizing Committee has agreed to hold another market fair during October 2-25 under the concept "The Best SME Products of Thailand" following the success of previous markets.

The committee has entrusted SME Bank to host the October market at the same venue by Phadung Krung Kasem Canal near the Government House. The fair will showcase quality products and services as well as potentials of SME suppliers from all regions of Thailand.

The organizing committee of Khlong Phadung Krung Kesem Market has shown satisfaction over the results of previous markets held at Phadung Krung Kasem Canal, and also at the Marketing Organization for Farmers, Suvarnabhumi Airport and at Prawet District market during 4-20 September.

Reports said the September market at the canal drew more than 20,000 visitors bringing more than five million baht of income to traders. Meanwhile, a similar market was held in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi, and could generate around 78 million baht from 70,000 visitors.

Products gaining highest popularity were frozen seafood, ornamental plants' seedlings, processed meat, seasonal fruits and vegetables, organic products and chemical free agricultural produce.

Organizers said buyers were attracted to the market because they were confident that products were of high quality, safe for health and sold at lower prices.


-- NNT 2015-09-25

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Relatives of 2010 crackdown victims lodge petition with NACC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The relatives of people killed in the 2010 crackdown Friday lodged a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission, asking it to review its fact-finding process on the incident.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858423-relatives-of-2010-crackdown-victims-lodge-petition-with-nacc/

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Hassavut rebuffs his dismissal but won't appeal
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Supreme Administrative Court president Hassavut Vititviriyakul has rejected a resolution by the court's judicial commission to remove him from duty.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858425-hassavut-rebuffs-his-dismissal-but-wont-appeal/

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Wissanu mum on amount to be sought in Yingluck case

BANGKOK: -- DEPUTY Prime Minister Wissanu Kreangam has declined to confirm the authorities will seek Bt500 billion in damages from former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her former ministers over her then government's handling of the rice-pledging scheme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858428-wissanu-mum-on-amount-to-be-sought-in-yingluck-case/

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Reyes brothers protected by ‘Phuket drug lord’, say Philippine police

The Phuket News

Joel and Mario Reyes, the murder fugitive Philippine politicians arrested in Phuket last Sunday, arrive in the Philippines. Photo: Philippine National Police

PHUKET: Joel and Mario Reyes, the murder fugitive Philippine politicians arrested in Phuket last Sunday (Sept 20), were under the protection of a Phuket drug lord, say the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858431-reyes-brothers-protected-by-phuket-drug-lord-say-philippine-police/

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Phuket Bang Khu underpass traffic diversions to last two years
Saroj Kueprasertkij

Traffic at the Bang Khu Intersection will be rerouted from next Thursday (Oct 1). Photo: Tanyaluck Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Traffic in both directions, north and south, between the bypass road and Thpkrasattri Rd will be uninterrupted, Phuket Highways Office Chief Samak Luedwonghad told The Phuket News.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858432-phuket-bang-khu-underpass-traffic-diversions-to-last-two-years/

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Human-trafficking crackdowns return empty handed
Phuket Gazette -

Vice Gov Punlop makes the ‘zero’ human-trafficking announcement. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: The two-month crackdown on human smuggling and human trafficking on the island came up empty handed, despite several such cases ‘organically’ surfacing just last year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858435-human-trafficking-crackdowns-return-empty-handed/

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WHO growth charts to be used for Thai children

NONTHABURI, 25 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is preparing to use the growth standards of the World Health Organization to monitor the growth and development of Thai children.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858438-who-growth-charts-to-be-used-for-thai-children/

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Saraburi’s new town plan opposed by environment and civic groups

Most of the participants at a public hearing held at Saraburi Muang district’s town hall to discuss a new town plan for the Muang district have voiced their disagreement with the new plan.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858439-saraburis-new-town-plan-opposed-by-environment-and-civic-groups/

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Swiss statement on criminal investigation into Sepp Blatter

BERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Statement provided by the Swiss Attorney General on the opening of criminal proceedings against FIFA President Sepp Blatter:

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858440-swiss-statement-on-criminal-investigation-into-sepp-blatter/

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Thailand urgently looks into obstacles to cross-border trade with Malaysia

BANGKOK, 25 September 2015 (NNT) - Thai-Malaysian border trade was raised to a meeting of the committee in charge of border trade and investment promotion with neighbouring countires today after exports of Thai rubber and electronic products have dropped, Minister of Commerce Apiradi Tantraporn revealed.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858443-thailand-urgently-looks-into-obstacles-to-cross-border-trade-with-malaysia/

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