Thailand Live Friday 2 Oct 2015

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Second day of Russian airstrikes target Syrian insurgents



DAMASCUS: -- Amateur video captured the moment that Syrian government airstrikes bombarded rebel positions in the city of Hama on Thursday as Russian state television aired a report on the latest planned attack by local government forces on insurgents in the area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860007-second-day-of-russian-airstrikes-target-syrian-insurgents/

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School shooting suspect named as Chris Harper Mercer, 26



ROSEBURG: -- Authorities in the US have named the suspect in the latest school shooting. Twenty-six year old Chris Harper Mercer is alleged to have opened fire at a community college in the state of Oregon killing nine people and wounding seven others.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859909-us-multiple-deaths-in-school-shooting-in-oregon-state/page-3?p=9919500#entry9919500

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Thaivisa Weekday News Bulletin - 2nd October 2015



The Thaivisa Weekday News Bulletin brings you a daily dose of the biggest news stories from Thailand and around the world.

Video: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860008-thaivisa-weekday-news-bulletin-2nd-october-2015/

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Phuket Airport ready for Chinese influx during the 'National Day Golden Week'
Eakkapop Thongtub


Airport officials yesterday (Oct 1) launched the Golden Week reception campaign in anticipation for an influx of Chinese tourists coming to island for leisure during the festive week.

PHUKET: A colourful entourage of officials at Phuket International Airport yesterday welcomed the first of many Chinese holidaymakers expected to arrive on the island this week to celebrate “National Day Golden Week”, an annual festive period that lasts from October 1-7.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860016-phuket-airport-ready-for-chinese-influx-during-the-national-day-golden-week/

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Air Force opens its Don Mueang airbase for motorists as shortcut to ease traffic congestion



BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Air Force today issued an announcement allowing motorists to use road inside its airbase at Don Muang as a shortcut between Phahon Yothin and Vibhavadi Rangsit to ease the current traffic congestion resulted from the Green Line electric rail route construction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860017-air-force-opens-its-don-mueang-airbase-for-motorists-as-shortcut-to-ease-traffic-congestion/

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Pheu Thai demands govt's apology to public over single gateway policy
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party deputy spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard Friday demanded that the government declare cancellation of its plan to adopt the single Internet gateway measure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860018-pheu-thai-demands-govts-apology-to-public-over-single-gateway-policy/

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Fake eggs made of plastic emerge in Chon Buri



BANGKOK: -- The first case of fake eggs believed to be from China was reported by a food vendor in Ban Bung district of Chon Buri, 49-year Mrs Lek Jaikla, of Ban Noen Moke, Tambon Nong E-roon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860019-fake-eggs-made-of-plastic-emerge-in-thailand/

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Ex-attorney-general defends his role in the civil lawsuit against Ms Yingluck



BANGKOK: -- Former attorney-general Trakul Winitnaiyapak hit back at former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra who accused him and three other senior prosecutors of abuse of authority in their handling of a civil lawsuit against her over the rice pledging scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860021-ex-attorney-general-defends-his-role-in-the-civil-lawsuit-against-ms-yingluck/

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Meechai meets Prayut to discuss CDC chairmanship
Kasamakorn Chanwanpen
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Meechai Ruchupan met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha brieftly Friday afternoon to discuss about his chairmanship to the new charter drafting committee.

Prayut said Friday morning that the potential candidate was expexted to answer later in the day whether or not he would take the post.

Meechai have a 50-minute meeting with the PM in the afternoon, The Nation's source said. But the detail had not been disclosed.

Prayut said earlier in the day that he would let Meechai see the proposed names of members of the Constitution Drafting Committee before Meechai would make the dicision, adding that should Meechai turn down the offer, the involved agents would look for another candidate.

Prayut insisted that he would have all the 21 names by Monday.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Meechai-meets-Prayut-to-discuss-CDC-chairmanship-30270035.html


-- The Nation 2015-10-02

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KABUL (AP) - Afghan Taliban leader tells AP that capture of Kunduz was 'symbolic victory' for insurgents.

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Kamnan Sia not fit enough to hear court verdict
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Court of Appeals has postponed the reading of its verdict in the high-profile encroachment case against influential former Democrat MP Pracha Pothipipit after being told the 72-year-old is recovering from surgery following a car accident.

Pracha's lawyer Friday appeared in court on his behalf to produce a medical certificate and tell the judges the former politician needs time to recuperate.

The court postponed the verdict reading until November 10.

However, it made it clear that if Pracha failed to show up on that date an arrest warrant would be issued against him.

Pracha, widely known as "Kamnan Sia", encroached almost 1,200 rai (192 hectares) of state land in Kanchanaburi's Dan Makham Tia district (299 rai) and Ratchaburi's Suan Phung district (900 rai) between 1990 and 2004.

-- The Nation 2015-10-02

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Vatican: Pope's meeting with Kim Davis 'not considered a form of support for her position'

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'Single Gateway' Denials Contradict Cabinet Resolutions
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — Facing broad criticism to its plan to funnel all internet traffic through a single, government-managed choke point, the military government now insists the project has not been initiated despite evidence to the contrary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860065-single-gateway-denials-contradict-thai-cabinet-resolutions/

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Djokovic and Nadal mix tennis with politics on Thailand trip
JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal swapped tennis outfits for traditional Thai silk jackets Friday and shook hands with the head of Thailand's ruling junta on a trip that mixed sports with politics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860067-djokovic-and-nadal-mix-tennis-with-politics-on-thailand-trip/

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“Do it for Mom”-campaign asks Danes to make more babies

Denmark is experiencing a historical low birth rate, and together with potential grandmothers Danish travel agency Spies take up the battle with a new sexy campaign and a new traveldeal ”Forældrekøb (=Parent Purchase Product, here meant as buy a travel, get a parent)”.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860088-do-it-for-mom-campaign-asks-danes-to-make-more-babies/

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Princess to donate salary to Chulachomklao academy
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is planning to donate more than Bt26 million in salary and remuneration she has received from Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) over the past 35 years to the CRMA Foundation for educational purposes and development of the academy.

General Chanchai Yotsunthorn, a former chief of the academy, Friday confirmed messages on social media that the Princess would do this.

"She will donate Bt7 million first, and will make subsequent donations over time," he said.

The Princess officially retired from the service at the end of last month.

"But she will continue to come to CRMA for various functions and educational work," Chanchai said.

Source :http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Princess-to-donate-salary-to-Chulachomklao-academy-30270072.html

-- The Nation 2015-10-02

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Sacked court chief takes his case to NACC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Supreme Administrative Court president Hassavut Vititviriyakul Friday filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against the Administrative Court's judicial commission for having unlawfully dismissed him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860109-sacked-court-chief-takes-his-case-to-nacc/

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival schedule announced

The Phuket News

The annual Phuket Vegetarian festival will return from October 13-20. Photo: The Phuket News / file

PHUKET: Here it comes again, the first day of the ninth month of the year on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, marking the beginning of annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860114-phuket-vegetarian-festival-schedule-announced/

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Cherng Talay blackout, water outage to hit on Saturday

The Phuket News

PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Cherng Talay will be without power supply and mains water supply on Saturday (Oct 3) as workers shut down high-voltage cables that will leave local mains water supply pumps inoperable.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860115-cherng-talay-blackout-water-outage-to-hit-on-saturday/

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Frustrated and drunk Motorbike Taxi Driver burns his bike in Central Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- Police were called to an unusual incident on the Sukhumvit Road, in front of a Motorbike Showroom on Friday afternoon involving a motorbike taxi driver who decided to burn his motorbike.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860116-frustrated-and-drunk-motorbike-taxi-driver-burns-his-bike-in-central-pattaya/

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NLA committee to select new NACC members by October 19

BANGKOK, 2 October 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is confident it will select the new members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) by October 19.

NLA President Pornpetch Wichidcholchai, who is part of the NLA committee to select new NACC members, said the committee received a large number of applicants for the 5 vacant seats in the NACC.

Mr Pornpetch said the applicants will be screened based on knowledge and capabilities and is confident that the process would be completed by October 19. The NLA will then have 30 days to approve the committee’s decision.

-- NNT 2015-10-02

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Meechai still undecided about chairing new CDC

BANGKOK, 2 October 2015 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said that Meechai Ruchuphan has yet to decide whether he will accept the position as head of the new Constitution Drafting Committee.

Mr Wissanu said that the Cabinet submitted to the Prime Minister a list of individuals suitable to take part in the new CDC.

He added that Mr Meechai said he wanted to meet personally with the prime minister before making a decision.

-- NNT 2015-10-02

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Thai and South Korean foreign ministers hold talk on bilateral issues

BANGKOK, 02 October 2015, (NNT) - Thai and South Korean foreign ministers recently met and discussed matters of common interests in New York.

Thai Foreign Minister Don Paramatwinai and his South Korean counterpart Yun Byung-se held an informal meeting during the 70th United Nations General Assembly there.

Both agreed to put forward economic, political and social cooperation plans between the two Asian countries as well as to promote cooperation between the ASEAN bloc and South Korea. They also exchanged opinions on regional security and the current security situation in the region.

Mr Yun Byung-Se invited Mr. Don to visit South Korea in order to promote bilateral relationships and cooperation.

The Thai foreign minister noted that South Korea is so specialized in creating national image that it has become a world-reputed country from which others might learn some know-how.

-- NNT 2015-10-02

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Authorities step up child labour suppression along borders

BANGKOK, 2 October 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labour is enhancing the surveillance of child labour employment along border areas, urging security agencies to be vigilant for abuses in their areas.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860131-authorities-step-up-child-labour-suppression-along-borders/

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Late-opening South Pattaya Karaoke Bar raided by Police

PATTAYA: -- Following complaints from local residents, a team of 10 Pattaya Police Officers conducted a raid of a South Pattaya Karaoke Bar on Friday Morning, hours after it was due to close.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860138-late-opening-south-pattaya-karaoke-bar-raided-by-police/

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Two suspects arrested in South Pattaya Murder case

PATTAYA: - On Friday afternoon, witnesses watched as two men repeatedly struck another man over the head with wooden sticks until he was dead. This led to their arrest and subsequent denial of their involvement in the case.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860139-two-suspects-arrested-in-south-pattaya-murder-case/

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Prayut to visit US again early next year
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said after his return from the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 70) in New York that he would make a trip to the United States again in February or March next year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860140-prayut-to-visit-us-again-early-next-year/

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Thailand Live Saturday 3 Oct 2015

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