Thailand Live Tuesday 6 Oct 2015

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German media demands the ‘real’ numbers for the refugee influx



BERLIN: -- Quoting what they call an anonymous source within the German government one media outlet said on Monday Chancellor Angela Merkel had got her sums wrong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860752-germany-faces-15-million-asylum-claims-this-year-report/#entry9931963

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Moscow says violation of Turkish air space a “mistake”



MOSCOW: -- Air strikes by Russian fighter jets over Syria have sparked a row with with Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860850-moscow-says-violation-of-turkish-air-space-a-mistake/

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Nobel prize for medicine goes to parasite power trio



STOCKHOLM: -- The first of this year’s Nobel prizes has been awarded, for medicine, and it has gone to a trio of researchers for work against parasitic diseases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860851-nobel-prize-for-medicine-goes-to-parasite-power-trio/

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EU asks Turkey’s Erdogan for help with refugee influx



ANKARA: -- Having been caught wrong-footed by the influx of refugees from Syria, the EU is asking Turkey for help.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860852-eu-asks-turkeys-erdogan-for-help-with-refugee-influx/

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OECD aims to rewrite global tax rulebook



PARIS: -- OECD has unveiled further proposals that aim to crack down on companies that avoid tax.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860853-oecd-aims-to-rewrite-global-tax-rulebook/

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Historic and controversial, Trans-Pacific free trade deal is struck



WASHINGTON: -- The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries have agreed what is described as a historic but also controversial deal to free up trade and harmonise standards.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860854-historic-and-controversial-trans-pacific-free-trade-deal-is-struck/

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Air France bosses’ shirts ripped off over jobs loss plan
By Alasdair Sandford | With AFP, REUTERS



PARIS: -- Confirmation by Air France that it plans to cut 2,900 jobs prompted a violent reaction from part of the workforce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860856-air-france-bosses-shirts-ripped-off-over-jobs-loss-plan/

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California governor signs right-to-die legislation
JUDY LIN, Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday allowing terminally ill people in the most populous U.S. state to take their own lives, saying the controversial bill forced him to consider "what I would want in the face of my own death."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860857-california-governor-signs-right-to-die-legislation/

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US commander says Afghans requested US airstrike in Kunduz
By ROBERT BURNS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan forces who reported being under Taliban fire requested the U.S. airstrike that killed 22 people at a medical clinic in northern Afghanistan over the weekend, the top commander of American and coalition forces in Afghanistan said Monday, correcting an initial U.S. statement that the strike had been launched because U.S. forces were threatened.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860858-us-commander-says-afghans-requested-us-airstrike-in-kunduz/

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ROSEBURG, Oregon (AP) - Source: Oregon gunman was angry he didn't have girlfriend, believed everyone else was 'crazy'

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Ranong officials arrest 5 for human trafficking

RANONG, 06 October 2015, (NNT) - The Anti-Money Laundering Office and Ranong provincial police have taken into custody five suspects allegedly involved in Rohingya human trafficking cases.

Deputy Commissioner-General Pol Lt Gen Phisit Phisutsak headed the operation on Monday, which also resulted in the seizure of 4 houses in Mueang district, used as dwellings for smuggled Rohingyas.

The seized houses belong to one of the suspects previously arrested and prosecuted for the same offense.

According to the officials, those arrested on Monday are among 58 human traffickers wanted by authorities. The five wanted men were arrested in Sadao District, Songkhla Province.


-- NNT 2015-10-06

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Indonesia Ambassador visits Udon Thani

UDON THANI, 06 October 2015, (NNT) - The Indonesian ambassador to Thailand on Monday visited the northeastern province of Udon Thani to discuss investment opportunities and prepare for the advent of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Heading the Indonesian delegates was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia and Permanent Representative to United Nations ESCAP, His Excellency Lutfi Rauf. This was his first visit to the province.

According to the ambassador, he recognizes the potential of business in the province in terms of investment, tourism, and trades. He is also interested in discussing possible cooperation with the province in the future, paving the way for the arrival of AEC at the end of this year.

Udon Thani is a considered an investment hub that links China, Laos and Cambodia. It boasts solid land and air logistics systems. The province is also a major producer of tapioca, sugar, rice and latex.


-- NNT 2015-10-06

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Mukdahan braces for Mujigae

MUKDAHAN, 06 October 2015, (NNT) - Mukdahan province has been advised to brace for tropical storm Mujigae during the next couple of days.

According to the Meteorological Department and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Mukdahan and several other provinces in the central, eastern and northeastern regions, are at risk of flash floods caused by the storm.

Officials said Mujigae is moving northwest from its current position in Nanning capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. The storm is expected to be downgraded into a depression soon; as a result, heavy thundershowers and scattered rain are expected in the areas mentioned above.

Residents in low-lying areas of Mukdahan have been warned of floods, mudslides, and run-offs. Officials have been instructed to monitor waterways, sewers, reservoirs, check dams and highly populated areas. Locals have also been advised to follow bulletins and to contact officials for assistance, if needed.

-- NNT 2015-10-06

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Obama considering plan to leave significant force in Afghanistan
By Greg Jaffe and Missy Ryan
The Washington Post

WASHINGTON: -- President Obama is seriously weighing a proposal to keep as many as 5,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016, according to senior U.S. officials, a move that would end his plans to bring U.S. troops home before he leaves office.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860887-obama-considering-plan-to-leave-significant-force-in-afghanistan/

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Spotlight: U.S. federal studies on gun violence banned by Congress for 19 years
English.news.cn
By Lu Jiafei

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Days after the South Carolina black church massacre in June, a congressional proposal to lift an almost two-decade ban on federal studies about gun violence was raised in Congress without much fanfare. Neither was its blockage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860888-us-federal-studies-on-gun-violence-banned-by-congress-for-19-years/

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Homosexuality, divorce & remarriage up for discussion at Vatican synod



ROME: -- Pope Francis has urged bishops to put aside personal prejudices and has called for frankness, courage and humility within the Catholic church.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860889-homosexuality-divorce-remarriage-up-for-discussion-at-vatican-synod/

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SET up 5.00 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Most parts of Thailand still experience heavy rain

BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 (NNT) - Heavy rain warnings remain place for those living in the Central Plains, East Coast and Northeast today.

According to the Meteorological Department, a low monsoon trough and southwesterly wind in the Andaman Sea continue to bring heavy rain to central, eastern, and northeast regions of Thailand.

While it is expected to rain heavily in most parts of the country, the South of Thailand will only experience scattered thundershower. However, it will be extra windy in the East Coast, with wind speeds of up 15kmph.

Waves in both the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea could reach the maximum height of 2m. As for Bangkok and its vicinity, residents can expect both thundershowers and heavy rain in most areas.


-- NNT 2015-10-06

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Nong Khai taxi drivers to help prevent human trafficking

NONG KHAI, 06 October 2015, (NNT) - The Nong Khai Immigration Office has urged taxi drivers in the province to look out for human trafficking suspects and prevent crimes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860890-nong-khai-taxi-drivers-to-help-prevent-human-trafficking/

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Domestic energy consumption to rise as economy expands

BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 (NNT) -- Domestic energy consumption will rise as the Thai economy has expanded, said Energy Minister Narongchai Akraseranee.

Given speculation that domestic power uses will increase by 4.3 per cent, dependence on oil and natural gas to produce electricity will have to be reduced while consumption of other types of fuel will be proportionately increased, he said.

The Ministry of Energy aims at continually providing energy for the production of electricity for all sectors throughout the country and for that reason such natural resources as coal might be an alternative energy, he said.


-- NNT 2015-10-06

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Late Philippine dictator's son to run for vice president

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has announced that he will run for vice president in next year's elections in a new gauge of his family's political clout nearly three decades after they were ousted in a "people power" revolt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860892-late-philippine-dictators-son-to-run-for-vice-president/

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Public satisfaction over 'Gold Card' medical service scheme hits all time high



BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry says public satisfaction over the ministry's Gold Card medical service scheme this year rose to the highest in 13 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860894-public-satisfaction-over-gold-card-medical-service-scheme-hits-all-time-high/

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UPDATE:

Three major lottery wholesalers to face back taxes



BANGKOK: -- The Revenue Department will be investigating three major lottery retailers which may result in back taxes having to be paid if their corporate tax payment did not correspond with earnings which were derived from selling lottery at government control price.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860829-summons-out-for-three-big-thai-lottery-agents/#entry9932893

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'Thai' man overcharged at national park is actually an American


Image: Thairath.co.th

BANGKOK:-- A Thai man who took to Facebook to complain about being charged ‘farang’ prices when trying to enter a tourist attraction in southern Thailand is actually an American citizen.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860915-thai-man-overcharged-at-national-park-is-actually-an-american/

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The Criminal Court today dropped the case filed against the Office of the attorney-general and other state prosecutors by former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra for alleged malfeasance and negligence of duty related to her rice-pledging scheme.

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/131191

-- Thai PBS 2015-10-06

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32 provinces affected by Tropical Storm Mujigae

BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported that 32 provinces in Thailand are struggling in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Mujigae.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860917-32-thai-provinces-affected-by-tropical-storm-mujigae/

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PRESS RELEASE

The THAI TEXTILE Society invites all members to support the Saturday, 31 October 2015 Collectors' Corner
Women Weavers of Nong Bua Lam Phu and Their Stories
Speaker Rose Marie Wanchupela

BANGKOK: -- In Northeast Thailand vast numbers of women are superbly skilled at designing and weaving textiles in both cotton and silk.

Rose Marie Wanchupela will share the stories of the remarkable weavers of Nong Bua Lam Phu village, with whom she has worked for over ten years, allowing a glimpse into the lives which are integral to the rich cultural and economic heritage of Northeast Thailand.

The fine pure cotton fabrics woven there are marketed in Bangkok by Rose Marie (at the Rembrandt Hotel) who has had close association to the Northeast since her arrival there in 1963 as a Peace Corp volunteer Rose Marie's love of textiles was instilled in her at a young age by her mother and grandmother who both treasured linen, cotton, wool and silk textiles. She became a native daughter of Northeast Thailand after marrying Prinya whose mother Sommai was a renowned fabric designer in her local area.

She stimulated Rose Marie's interest in hand woven textiles and supported her in beginning her own textile business in 1985. Rose Marie will present a collection of the weavers’ textiles at her talk.

Venue: William Warren Library

The Henry B. Thompson Office Building, 4th floor loft floor, 6 Soi kasemsan 2, off Rama I Rd.
Time: 10:00 am
Members: B100 Non-members: B200
For information and reservation please contact:

Ruth Gerson: bkk.tts [at] gmail.com

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NARIT encourages the public to view alignment of four planets



BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 (NNT) – The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) wants to inform the public that this 9-11 October, if you wake up very early in the morning, you can observe a special alignment of planets and the moon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860921-thai-narit-encourages-the-public-to-view-alignment-of-four-planets/

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Criminal Court drops Yingluck's lawsuit against attorney-general



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court judge rejected Ms Yingluck’s lawsuit against the Attorney-General, Mr Trakul Vinijchaipark and his team of three state prosecutors, with reason that their action was legitimate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860923-criminal-court-drops-yinglucks-lawsuit-against-attorney-general/

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People warned about leptospirosis in flood water

BANGKOK, 6 October 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Public Health has warned people against wading in flood water as they could be infected with leptospirosis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/860925-thai-health-min-warns-about-leptospirosis-in-flood-water/