Thailand Live Wednesday 28 Oct 2015

[Jonathan Fairfield]

British man flees Cambodia after assault by Australian Guido James Eglitis

A BRITISH man allegedly assaulted and robbed in Cambodia by Australian Guido James Eglitis has reportedly fled to the UK in fear of his life.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866155-british-aust-assault-accuser-flees-cambodia/

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Phuket police push forward with Patong Ace Condo charges
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Col Angkul Klaiklueng of the Royal Thai Police Consumer Protection Division said that he was delighted by the news.

PHUKET: -- Kathu Police Superintendent Col Chaiwat Ui-kam has confirmed that the case file for criminal charges against the developers of the Ace 1 Condominium project has been filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for further action.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866208-phuket-police-push-forward-with-patong-ace-condo-charges/

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Myanmar to grant one-month visa for foreign correspondents to cover election

YANGON, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Ministry of Information is arranging one-month visa for foreign correspondents who are to cover the upcoming general election set for Nov. 8, said a notice of the ministry Monday.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866209-myanmar-to-grant-one-month-visa-for-foreign-correspondents-to-cover-election/

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Huge fire at TV screen recycle plant in Samut Prakarn



SAMUT PRAKARN: -- A fire broke out in a television screen recycle plant in Samut Prakarn province yesterday causing an estimated 20 million baht in damages.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866211-huge-fire-at-tv-screen-recycle-plant-in-samut-prakarn/

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Over 800 Naga fireballs counted last night in Nong Khai



NONG KHAI: -- Mekhong river bank was packed with several tens of thousands of locals and tourists in Nong Khai province to watch the "Naga" fireballs which were said to float out of the water every year after the end of Buddhism Lent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866212-over-800-naga-fireballs-counted-last-night-in-nong-khai/

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Hillary Rodham Clinton pays a 'Late Show' campaign call
By FRAZIER MOORE

NEW YORK (AP) — It should come as no surprise, but when Hillary Rodham Clinton kicks back for a little pleasure viewing, she gravitates to TV dramas about government and law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866214-hillary-rodham-clinton-pays-a-late-show-campaign-call/

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IS militants tie captives to Palmyra columns, blow them up
By SARAH El DEEB and SUZAN FRASER

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group killed three of its captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to Roman-era columns at the site, then blowing the structures up with explosives, activists said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866215-is-militants-tie-captives-to-palmyra-columns-blow-them-up/

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Phuket underpass tunnelling delayed by rains
Tanyaluk Sakoot


No light at the end of the tunnel, yet. Photo: Chalermpon Wongkietkun

PHUKET: -- Excavation of the Sam Kong Underpass has been delayed by flooding, but the project is still on track for completion by the February 10 deadline, The Phuket News was told today (Oct 27).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866223-phuket-underpass-tunnelling-delayed-by-rains/

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UPDATE:

Oil slicks scattered over 10-km long Hua Hin beaches



HUA HIN: -- The Hua Hin local administration officials today advised tourists not to swim in Hua Hin sea as now oil slicks have been found on the beach stretching to over 10 kilometres long.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/865998-oil-spill-on-hua-hin-beach/page-4?p=10012851#entry10012851

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Wild elephant attacks truck in Chanthaburi



BANGKOK: -- A wild bull elephant went ferocious chasing motorists and villagers in Kaeng Harng Maew district of Chanthaburi yesterday, and destroying a pickup truck with its tusks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866229-wild-elephant-attacks-truck-in-thailand/

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Moroccan tourist detained for walking naked down Sukhumvit road



BANGKOK: -- A 20-year-old Moroccan tourist was arrested and detained by Lumpini police after she was shown in a video clip walking on Bangkok street nakedly amid the eyes of pedestrians and motorist yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/865984-naked-nana-girl-charged-with-obscenity/page-7?p=10012914#entry10012914

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Commission: Ivory Coast president wins re-election 5 years after disputed vote led to violence.

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Thailand falls 3 places in Doing Business ranking
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has retained its position among the top 50 economies worldwide and has ranked third among Asean countries on the ease of doing business, though falling three places from the previous annual survey, according to a new World Bank Group report.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866270-thailand-falls-3-places-in-doing-business-ranking/

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Phuket policeman killed in big bike crash
Phuket Gazette


Police believe that Lt Col Nattachai Huahin was unfamiliar with the area and hit the curb at high speed. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A Karon Police officer was killed after he lost control of his Honda big bike in Rawai early this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866271-phuket-policeman-killed-in-big-bike-crash/

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Bamboo bridge collapse injures a dozen in Mae Hong Son



BANGKOK: -- Five tourists from Bangkok were injured when a section of the Su Tong Pae bamboo bridge collapsed while thousands of Buddhists were offering alms to monks on the bridge this morning to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866273-bamboo-bridge-collapse-injures-a-dozen-in-mae-hong-son/

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Astrologer Monk Rebuked for Touching Schoolgirl
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


A screenshot of a monk giving a palm reading to two schoolgirls in his residence, one of which he held by the hand, posted by <deleted> Ghost Facebook page.

CHIANG MAI — For touching a female schoolchild during a horoscope reading, a monk in the northern province of Chiang Mai has formally reprimanded by Buddhist authorities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866276-chiang-mai-astrologer-monk-rebuked-for-touching-schoolgirl/

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Ayutthaya holds annual Tak Bat Thewo Festival

AYUTTHAYA, 28 October 2015 (NNT) - Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization on Wednesday held the annual Tak Bat Thewo Festival.

Ayutthaya Governor Prayoon Rattanasenee officiated the event, which attracted a large number of attendees. Activities included morning prayers by monks and alms giving.

The provincial cultural office also gave awards to 10 individuals who dressed in the traditional attire of the province.

Tak Bat Thewo takes place on the last day of the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat, sometimes referred to as Buddhist Lent.


-- NNT 2015-10-28

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REWARDS
AOT to pay 7.5-mth bonus
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Airports of Thailand's board of directors has approved a record bonus payment for the 2014-15 operations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866278-aot-to-pay-75-mth-bonus/

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Europe toughens its stance in bid to slow migration surge



VIENNA: -- Austria has announced plans to build what it calls ‘technical barriers’ on its border with Slovenia to help control the flow of thousands of migrants crossing into its territory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866281-europe-toughens-its-stance-in-bid-to-slow-migration-surge/

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Phuket Xtra - October 28 - The Phuket News

Naked parade through BKK, Soi Dogs go on strike, HK Airline starting flights to Krabi, Prayut gets tough on 'mafias', Bomb suspects to be officially charged.

see more here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866282-phuket-xtra-october-28-the-phuket-news/

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Outrage in Turkey at take over of media outlets



ISTANBUL: -- Hundreds of Turkish government critics and opposition leaders have vowed to keep up a protest outside a Koza Ipek outlet namely Bugun TV in Istanbul.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866285-outrage-in-turkey-at-take-over-of-media-outlets/

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Ivory Coast's President Ouattara wins second 5-year term



BRUSSELS: -- Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has won a second 5-year term after scoring a landslide victory with over 83 percent of the vote.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866286-ivory-coasts-president-ouattara-wins-second-5-year-term/

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Thaivisa Video News - 28th October 2015



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

Today:

OIL SLICK ON HUA HIN BEACH
CHINA WARNS U.S. OVER NAVY SHIP
E.U ENDS ROAMING CHARGES BY 2017
CHINA CONSIDERS LOOSENING ONE CHILD POLICY
MEAT CANCER SCARE UPDATE
MASS BRAWL IN PATTAYA

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866289-thaivisa-video-news-28th-october-2015/

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Phuket water supply safe for the high season, but Gov orders better water conservation
The Phuket News


Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada order officials to ramp up water-conservation measures island-wide. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- The island’s water reserves have been replenished enough to supply residents and tourists during the tourism high season from November 1 through February, and ensuing lack of rains coming “cool” and “hot” seasons, Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has announced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866296-phuket-water-supply-safe-for-the-high-season-but-gov-orders-better-water-conservation/

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Ministry of Labor tends to foreign workers’ quality of life

BANGKOK, 28 October 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor tends to ensuring the quality of life of foreign employees in Thailand, said the ministry's deputy undersecretary Suwit Sumala.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866299-thai-labor-ministry-tends-to-foreign-workers-quality-of-life/

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Labour Ministry steps up trafficking elimination roadmap for 2016

BANGKOK, 28 October 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labour has established the 2016 roadmap for human trafficking eradication operations with deeper cooperation with the related agencies and a definite time frame, an official says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866299-thai-labor-ministry-tends-to-foreign-workers-quality-of-life/#entry10013618

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Watching too much television linked to 8 leading causes of deaths in US
Lee Min Kok
The Straights Times
Asia News Network

(ANN) Couch potatoes take note - a new study has linked prolonged television viewing to eight leading causes of death in the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866300-watching-too-much-television-linked-to-8-leading-causes-of-deaths-in-us/

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Maha Sarakham halts farm water as shortage looms

MAHA SARAKHAM, 28 October 2015 (NNT) – The governor of Maha Sarakham has announced the suspension of water supply for the rainy season’s agriculture, as the water of the main reservoir has hit an alarming level.

Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan disclosed that the Nongwai Irrigation Project in Khon Kaen Province had to lower its water supply, as the water level in Ubonrat Dam had dropped to only 28 percent of its capacity. The water suspension for agriculture applies to four districts: Muang Maha Sarakham, Kantarawichai, Chiang Yuen and Kosumphisai.

Mr. Chockchai revealed that the Nongwai Irrigation Project had provided water to the agricultural sector in Maha Sarakham Province since 8 June but had to stop diverting water to farming areas in late October to ensure enough supplies for the ecological system and consumption.

The governor added that a drought relief operation center had been set up and a water conservation campaign was ongoing. Farmers in the affected areas are advised to enroll in the government employment project for the time being.


-- NNT 2015-10-28

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Race against time to rescue victims of Pakistan quake



KARACHI: -- Many family homes in northern Pakistan have been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake that struck the region on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866303-race-against-time-to-rescue-victims-of-pakistan-quake/

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Amnat Charoen Province discusses plan to combat human trafficking in 2016

BANGKOK, 28 October 2015 (NNT) - Amnat Charoen Province has held its first meeting to draft the province’s strategic plan on the prevention and elimination of human trafficking activities for the 2016 fiscal year.

The meeting followed up on the progress on combating human trafficking activities in the 2015 fiscal year. According to Amnat Charoen's Deputy Governor Narongsak Polsak, related authorities have demonstrated satisfactory effort and that no human trafficking activities were reported in the past year.

The meeting then discussed the province’s plan for the 2016 fiscal year, under which Mr Narongsak urged related agencies to establish clear guidelines on measuring the progress of the province’s efforts and to compile a comprehensive human trafficking database to aid in further operations.


-- NNT 2015-10-28