Thailand Live Thursday 1 Oct 2015

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53 information kiosks installed at Suvarnabhumi Airport for better services

SAMUT PRAKAN, 1 October 2015 (NNT) – The Airports of Thailand, Ministry of Transport, has installed fifty-three information kiosks in passenger terminals and concourses of Suvarnabhumi Airport in order to deliver better services to all passengers.

Information kiosk is a high-tech interactive system designed for delivery necessary information to passengers such as flight schedules, plans of terminals and concourses etc. The current version of the kiosk displays information in four languages - Thai, English, Chinese and Russian; Japanese will be added to the system in the future.

Passenger can access to their travel details by scanning Boarding Pass; then the kiosk will display distance and time for walking to their Gate including lists of restaurants and facilities along the way to their Gate.

Passengers can print out such information or make an easy call to AOT Contact Center 1722 via the machine if they have inquiries. Persons with disability or on wheelchair can also use the kiosk as it has a special navigator to bring them to their Gate or necessary facility.


-- NNT 2015-10-01

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Two Cops Fired for Allegedly Extorting Japanese Businessman
By Khaosod English


Police officers allegedly kidnapped 36-year-old Kikucho Masato earlier this month from his condominium near Sathorn Road in Bangkok. Photo: Google

BANGKOK — Two police officers accused of kidnapping a Japanese businessman and demanding 3 million baht to free him have been sacked but remain on the loose, police confirmed today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859438-three-bangkok-police-officers-facing-arrest-for-allegedly-extorting-japanese-businessman/page-2?p=9914186#entry9914186

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BANGKOK BLAST
Suspect Bilal says not paid for shrine bomb
The Nation October 1, 2015 1:00 am


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His lawyer believes he did the attack to repay a personal favour; knows only one of the suspects

BANGKOK: -- The prime suspect in the Erawan Shrine bombing yesterday went back on his previous denials and admitted to his lawyer that he planted the deadly bomb, which killed 20 people and injured more than 100 others on August 17.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859570-bangkok-blast-suspect-bilal-says-not-paid-for-earawan-shrine-bomb/

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At the UN, Prayut invokes HM the King and his work for Thailand's success
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation
New York

NEW YORK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his address to the United Nations General Assembly, yesterday highlighted His Majesty the King's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a key to the success of Thailand's development.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859571-at-the-un-prayut-invokes-hm-the-king-and-his-work-for-thailands-success/

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Mall operators unveil Bt12-bn plan to create 'Siam Synergy'
Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn
The Nation

Ambition to propel the district as a world-class commercial hub

BANGKOK: -- Major property and retail business operators in the Siam area - MBK; Siam Piwat Co, the operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center; and Siam Square Business Group - yesterday announced plans to consolidate their power and the seat of their operations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859572-mall-operators-unveil-bt12-bn-plan-to-create-siam-synergy/

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Victims of trafficking unable to get access to aid
The Nation

Lack of integration between agencies hindering efficiency

BANGKOK: -- HUMAN-TRAFFICKING victims still lack systematic access to aid from state agencies, the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association (TRICHA) said yesterday, adding that despite having many related laws, lack of coherence was preventing the efficient tackling of this problem.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859573-victims-of-trafficking-unable-to-get-access-to-aid/

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Govt approves Bt721 million for two drought-busting projects
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- A Cabinet meeting, presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, yesterday approved a budget of Bt721 million for two projects to tackle next year's drought, Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859574-thai-govt-approves-bt721-million-for-two-drought-busting-projects/

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NBTC could bring in Bt40 bn from 1800MHz auction
USANEE MONGKOLPORN
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission expects to realise up to Bt40 billion from the auction of two licences for the provision of 4G services under the 1800MHz spectrum, NBTC member Prasert Silpiphat said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859516-four-telecom-groups-enter-auction-for-thailand-4g-spectrum-of-1800-mhz/#entry9914212

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Princess to teach occasionally after retirement
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will still occasionally work as a special teacher at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok province despite her retirement, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said yesterday.

The princess has done so much for the academy, he said, and she will certainly be missed now that she is retired. However, she still intends to visit the academy from time to time to pass her knowledge on to the military cadets.

Unfortunately, she will not teach on a permanent basis as she has other duties to attend to, Prawit lamented.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Princess-to-teach-occasionally-after-retirement-30269923.html


-- The Nation 2015-10-01

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Monk's extradition from US 'under consideration'
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said yesterday that a request for the United States' extradition of fugitive Wirapol Sukpol, better known as "jet-set monk" Luang Pu Nenkham, had been sent last year but the plea was still pending the US authorities' consideration and the DSI could not intervene.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859444-thailands-infamous-playboy-monk-given-refugee-status-in-united-states/page-4?p=9914221#entry9914221

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Somyot hands over reins to Jakthip, may launch businesses
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- OUTGOING NATIONAL police chief Pol General Somyot Poompanmuang yesterday revealed a plan to do business in his post-retirement life while ruling out a political career for now. He and his successor, Pol General Jakthip Chaijinda, yesterday performed a worship ceremony at the police head office on Somyot's last day in office.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859575-somyot-hands-over-reins-to-jakthip-may-launch-businesses/

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Petition to prosecute PDRC figures
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Free Thai Legal Aid (FTLA) lawyer Winyat Chatmontri yesterday filed a petition with attorney-general Trakul Winitnaiyapak to expedite prosecution against Suthep Thaugsuban and other leaders of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee on charges of sedition and election offences.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859576-petition-to-prosecute-pdrc-figures/

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Prayut urges patience and support for Thai democratisation
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Patience is needed for democracy to return to Thailand, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday in an interview with the Voice of America in New York.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859577-prayut-urges-patience-and-support-for-thai-democratisation/

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BURNING ISSUE
PM returns to a new deadline - a fresh CDC in 5 days
Jeerapong Prasertpolkrung

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has completed his mission to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly and related meetings in New York. The response Prayut received while in the US obviously was better than he expected, despite the fact he assumed office after staging a coup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859578-pm-prayut-returns-to-a-new-deadline-a-fresh-cdc-in-5-days/

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Govt to compensate 2013-2014 protest victims
Nattapat Phromkaew
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Government will next month start paying compensation to those affected by political demonstrations that took place in 2013 and 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859579-thai-govt-to-compensate-2013-2014-protest-victims/

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EDITORIAL
No sound justification offered for Internet 'firewall'
The Nation

With signs of suppression all around, Thais are understandably upset about the government's plan to further constrict access to the Web

BANGKOK: -- A tumult of concern has justifiably greeted the government's plan to channel Internet access in Thailand through a "single gateway" under its control. Ostensibly a means of shutting out "inappropriate websites" and other information from abroad deemed undesirable, the gateway idea has raised hackles among e-commerce entrepreneurs, online-based activists and Net users in general.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859580-thai-editorial-no-sound-justification-offered-for-internet-firewall/

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THAI TALK
Pracharath versus prachaniyom: 50 shades of popularism
Suthichai Yoon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Officially, it's not "populism" (prachaniyom). It's "pracharath". And there is no precise English translation for that. And if there is an equivalent in the Western political world, the term hasn't been popularised. Thai politics has produced another "first"!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859581-pracharath-versus-prachaniyom-50-shades-of-popularism/

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Collapsed and emaciated Australian found at Central Pattaya Condominium



PATTAYA: -- Pattaya rescue services were called to a 7th floor apartment at a Condominium in Central Pattaya on Wednesday Morning to assist an Australian who is thought to have collapsed and been unable to move for up to 4 days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859582-collapsed-and-emaciated-australian-found-at-central-pattaya-condominium/

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Car flips on its side in North Pattaya road crash



PATTAYA: -- A female passenger in a car, travelling at-speed towards South Pattaya, was injured after the car she was in flipped onto its side as it was side-swiped by another car coming out from a side road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859584-car-flips-on-its-side-in-north-pattaya-road-crash/

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Thai Couple Charged with Rape and Murder of 20 Month old Baby Girl


Image source: Khaosod.co.th

UDON THANI – A young 23-year-old mother and her lover have been arrested in Udon Thani over the death of her 20-month-old daughter, who was sexually abused, the Bangkok Post reported Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859585-thai-couple-charged-with-rape-and-murder-of-20-month-old-baby-girl/

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ICT website under attack from netizens



BANGKOK: -- The website of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology was down Wednesday night hours before the planned 10 pm attack of the website by netizens to protest against the government’s planned launch of the single gateway to control access to all websites.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859586-thai-ict-website-under-attack-from-netizens/

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Welcome home: Chamroen returns as Governor of Phuket, Nisit says goodbye
The Phuket News


Chamreon Tipayapongthada (right) returned to Phuket today (Sept 30) amid a warm welcome at Phuket International Airport, ahead of officially taking up the post of Governor of Phuket tomorrow (Oct 1). Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- Chamreon Tipayapongthada returned to Phuket today (Sept 30) amid a warm welcome at Phuket International Airport, ahead of officially taking up the post of Governor of Phuket tomorrow (Oct 1).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859587-welcome-home-chamroen-returns-as-governor-of-phuket-nisit-says-goodbye/

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Phuket youths turn gun runners, homemade and delivered by post via Facebook
Eakkapop Thongtub


Thalerngsak Sonyee (left), 21, bought his gun on Facebook and had it delivered by post, and the 16-year-old (right) said he made his gun for sale himself. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police in Phuket City have made two startling arrests that have highlighted how easy it is for youths to obtain guns and live ammunition and sell them on to third parties in Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859590-phuket-youths-turn-gun-runners-homemade-and-delivered-by-post-via-facebook/

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Rising anger in Thailand's boom-to-bust northeast
By Pairat Temphairojana and Simon Webb

* Rising discontent in Thailand's northeast
* Farmers angry at govt over economic hardships
* Thaksin "red shirts" warn they will eventually strike
* Govt seeks to revive rural economy, warns of nationwide impact

KHON KAEN, Thailand, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The rural heartland of Thailand's deposed leader Yingluck Shinawatra and her exiled billionaire brother Thaksin is hurting as a result of the military government's economic policies, stirring discontent and the threat of protests.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859591-rising-anger-in-thailands-boom-to-bust-isaan/

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Two cops killed by suspected militants in Tak Bai district



NARATHIWAT: -- Two border patrol policemen were shot dead in an ambush by suspected militants in Narathiwat’s Tak Bai district on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859592-two-cops-killed-by-suspected-militants-in-tak-bai-district/

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Searching for Nefertiti – British archaeologist is on the trail



LONDON: -- A British archaeologist hopes he’s on the brink of finding the tomb dating back to the 14 century BC of the legendary Egyptian beauty, Queen Nefertiti

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859593-searching-for-nefertiti-british-archaeologist-is-on-the-trail/

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China blasts kill seven in Guangxi



GUANGXI: -- The death toll in a series of explosions has risen to at least seven. Fifty-one people were injured in the blasts from 17 parcel bombs which exploded in 13 places ranging from hospitals and shopping malls to prisons and government buildings, according to reports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859594-china-blasts-kill-seven-in-guangxi/

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Complex conflict Russian air strikes in Syria raises stakes



NEW YORK: -- Syrian state Television made the announcement that Russia had commenced air strikes in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859595-complex-conflict-russian-air-strikes-in-syria-raises-stakes/

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Cameron hit for slave reparations in Jamaica



LONDON: -- David Cameron has arrived in Jamaica looking to strengthen trade ties with the former British colony.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859596-david-cameron-hit-for-slave-reparations-in-jamaica/

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Palestinian flag raised at the United Nations headquarters for the first time



NEW YORK: -- The Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859597-palestinian-flag-raised-at-the-united-nations-headquarters-for-the-first-time/