Thailand Live Sunday 4 Oct 2015

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National Assembly organizes ceremony to celebrate 102nd birthday anniversary of late Supreme Patriarch

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 (NNT) – A National Assembly committee in charge of religious affairs has played host to a ceremony to celebrate the 102nd birthday anniversary of the late Supreme Patriarch and the second anniversary of the Buddhists Network of Thailand.

Pol. Gen. Pichit Kuandechakup, chairman of the committee on religion, arts, culture and tourism yesterday opened the ceremony which was also joined by the caretaker Supreme Patriarch, who chaired the ecclesiastic rituals at the ceremony.

The objectives of the event were to allow Buddhists and members of the public the opportunity to show their gratitude to the late Supreme Patriarch and to show their dedication to cherish and promote Buddhism in Thailand.

Activities in the event included a merit-making rite and the preaching by the acting Supreme Patriarch, as well as a talk on the late Supreme Patriarch's contribution to Buddhism.

-- NNT 2015-10-04

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New Zealand expat unearths a Phuket message in a bottle

Chris Husted

PHUKET: The water in Patong Bay can turn up some odd and delightful surprises, and some items not so delightful. Yet while resident New Zealander Mark Walsdorf was taking an early morning stroll along the sand of Patong Beach last month, something caught his eye… something that turned out to be a message of love.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860432-new-zealand-expat-unearths-a-phuket-message-in-a-bottle/

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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is paying a 3-day official visit to Myanmar

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Saturday morning boarded a Royal Thai Air Force airplane at the RTAF airfield in Don Mueang area, to visit the Republic of the Union of Myanmar from October 3 to 6.

The Bureau of the Royal Household said the royal visit follows an invitation by Vice President Sai Mauk Kham. While in Myanmar, Her Royal Highness will observe the Dawei Special Economic Zone and visit places of historical importance such as the Shwedagon Pagoda and the National Museum and Archives.

The royal itinerary will also take the Princess to visit the Primary School No.15 in Naypyidaw which has been built and developed under the cooperation between the Thai and Myanmar governments.

The Princess will also observe the progress of development at two secondary schools in Yangon which have been included as part of the Thai-Myanmar cooperation project to develop the quality of life of children and youths in Myanmar, initiated by HRH the Princess Maha Chakri. On Monday, October 5, Her Royal Highness is scheduled to meet President Thein Sein at the presidential residence.

-- NNT 2015-10-04

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Dusit Poll survey indicates PM Gen Prayut's trip to UNGA is a success

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 (NNT)-A Suan Dusit Poll by Suan Dusit University indicates that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s trip to the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was a success.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860465-dusit-poll-survey-indicates-pm-gen-prayuts-trip-to-unga-is-a-success/

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Commerce Ministry urges businesses to join "e-Filing" project

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 (NNT)-Director-General of the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, Pongpun Gearaviriyapun said the ministry has reminded 620,000 businesses to join the “Electronic filing of financial statements Project” or “e-Filing” by September 30th.

360,194 applicants have already applied for the project, which is expected to bring about more efficiency in terms of information service, increase accuracy of financial statements, as well as cut time and cost for all sectors.

The “e-Filing” project would allow members to easily perform business evaluations and analysis and set a direction, giving them a competitive advantage. The project will also facilitate doing business in Thailand, making the kingdom one of the easiest places to do business in Asia, and attracting further foreign investment.

-- NNT 2015-10-04

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Erawan Shrine investigation further progresses

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 (NNT) - The Thai police continues to track down the Erawan Shrine suspects with arrest warrants. An investigation into their transactions has found that some parts of the money have been transferred from other countries but most of it has been transferred between the suspects.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860467-erawan-shrine-investigation-further-progresses/

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: Update - Official says at least 13 people died in flooding in south-east #France with some victims trapped in cars and a retirement home

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Flash floods on French Riviera kill at least 13

CANNES, France (AP) — Sudden heavy rains in and around the French Riviera have killed at least 13 people, including some trapped in cars and in a retirement home.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860470-flash-floods-on-french-riviera-kill-at-least-13/

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TNSC says 2015 export deficit could reach 6%

BANGKOK, 4 October 2015 (NNT)-Thai National Shipper’s Council Vice-President Wallop Wittanakorn has expressed concern over the Thai export sector. He said August’s exports stood at a deficit of 6.69% due to the global economic slowdown.

The council expects September’s export deficit to stand at 8.6% and October’s at about 9.92%. If the deficit exceeds the forecast in October then there is a possibility that 2015’s export deficit could reach almost 6%.

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking is to meet on October 6th. The group is expected to discuss economic issues, including exports, with the possibility of adjusting this year's export target.

-- NNT 2015-10-04

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At least 13 die in severe floods in southern France

At least 13 people have died after violent storms led to severe flooding on the French Riviera.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860470-flash-floods-on-french-riviera-kill-at-least-13/#entry9926739

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Kunduz attack may amount to war crime – UN Human Rights chief
By Keith Walker

The US military said it launched an attack around the time a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) charity hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz was hit by an airstrike, killing 19 people: staff, patients and children.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860478-kunduz-attack-may-amount-to-war-crime-un-human-rights-chief/

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Catholic synod overshadowed by Church’s ‘homophobia’

Pope Francis presided over a vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday (October 3) ahead of the synod, a three-week meeting of bishops from around the world on issues relating to the family.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860482-catholic-synod-overshadowed-by-churchs-homophobia/

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Migrant crisis: Hungary poised to shut unofficial border crossings with Croatia

As scores of migrants continue to flow into Croatia, there are reports that Hungary could close its unofficial border crossings with the country this weekend.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860483-migrant-crisis-hungary-poised-to-shut-unofficial-border-crossings-with-croatia/

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An army trooper shot dead by suspected militants in Yala

YALA: -- An army non-commissioned officer was shot dead by suspected militants in Raman district of Yala province Sunday morning.
After being informed of the incident, a police squad, led by Pol Col Lukman Makoh, the superintendent of Raman district, and included members of the explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) unit was rushed to the crime scene, a deserted asphalted road flanked both sides by rubber plantations.

They found a white pick-up truck careened out of the road into the roadside. The victim, Sgt Muhamad Seela, 30, was found dead behind the steering wheel. About 200 spent shells of M16 and AK47 cartridges were found scattered on the road and roadside.

Police said that the suspected militants, riding on a pick-up truck, trailed the officer’s vehicle after he left the house of his relative in Narathiwat’s Rueso district. Then the driver of the following car sped up until it ran alongside the front car allowing the gunmen on board open fire with automatic rifles.

Police said Sgt Muhamad tried to fight back with his service pistol but was overpowered and shot dead eventually. The assailants took away his service pistol before escaping.

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/an-army-trooper-shot-dead-by-suspected-militants-in-yala

-- Thai PBS 2015-10-04

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RT@rorycarroll72: Candi Kinney of Roseburg Gun Shop has just ordered more assault rifles. 'Always a rush after a big shooting.' http://t.co/mVPWgGkgR3

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