Thailand Live Wednesday 28 Oct 2015

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Surat Thani province's merit-making ritual draws huge crowd

SURAT THANI, 28 October 2015 (NNT) – A merit-making ritual and boat race in Surat Thani province have drawn a large number of villagers and tourists.

Surat Thani provincial governor Wongsasiri Phromchana presided over the Chak Phra robe-offering ritual and boat race along Tapi River, co-hosted by the provincial seat's administrative organization and Tourism Authority of Thailand from October 24 - November 1, 2015.

The event, attended by local villagers and a number of tourists from China and Malaysia, features the boat race to win a royal trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The merit-making event marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and signifies cultural heritage and identity of the southern province.


-- NNT 2015-10-28

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Fugitive Father And Son Arrested in Australia

A manhunt which saw a shoot-out with police and a high-speed car chase ends with the arrest of the pair at a remote farm

LONDON: -- Police in Australia have discovered a dead body following the arrest of father and son fugitives in a remote part of New South Wales.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866306-fugitive-father-and-son-arrested-in-australia/

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ZURICH (AP) - FIFA accepts 7 entries for presidential election, excludes former player David Nakhid.

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Songkhla holds leadership program widows

SONGKHLA, 28 October 2015 (NNT) – Songkhla Social Development and Human Security Office has organized a leadership program for mothers who have been affected by the unrest in the South.

The program has been geared toward women who lost their husbands in the southern unrest. It features a variety of activities aimed at boosting the morale of this group of single mothers, such as an exchange of ideas and experiences, consultancy and motivational talks by experts and those sharing the same plight.

Deputy Governor of Songkhla Satit Thampradit who chaired the seminar said the objectives of the meeting were to strengthen the morale of widowed mothers and encourage them to help one another by forming their own network.

237 orphans and 104 widows in Songkhla have reportedly been affected by the decade-long southern violence.


-- NNT 2015-10-28

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Stocco fugitives caught after Australia manhunt

DUNEDOO: -- Father-and-son fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have been arrested after an extensive manhunt in Australia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866306-fugitive-father-and-son-arrested-in-australia/#entry10013930

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Lawsuit Threatened Over Hua Hin Oil Spill

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen

Staff Reporter

HUA HIN: -- Swimming was still prohibited at Hua Hin today as the beach was closed to clear up an oil spills while the provincial governor said he is prepared to sue the company responsible for fouling the popular resort beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866312-lawsuit-threatened-over-hua-hin-oil-spill/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

UPDATE

Again: Beach vendor chases tourist family away for not renting chairs (VIDEO)

Pattaya police today fined a beach vendor after a video was posted online showing her chase away a family of tourists who were trying to lie on the sand next to her beach chair business on the public Wong Amat beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866330-pattaya-beach-vendor-fined-for-chasing-away-family-of-foreign-tourists/

-- Coconuts Bangkok 2015-10-28

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Fuel consumption rises on lower prices

BANGKOK:-- Gasohol 95 consumption in September jumped 21.48 per cent from the same month last year, along with the consumption of all types of fuel thanks to low prices, according to the Energy Ministry.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866331-fuel-consumption-rises-on-lower-prices/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

About 77% of village funds seek loan under scheme

About 46,489 village funds have so far applied for the government's loan scheme to inject money into well-performing village funds, Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Wednesday.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866334-about-77-of-thai-village-funds-seek-loan-under-scheme/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Jakthip says he has not seen Prawut's resignation

BANGKOK:-- Pol General Jakthip Chaijinda, the national police chief, has denied suggestions that Pol Lt-General Prawut Thavorn-siri has resigned from the police and he insisted that his removal from the post of police spokesman had nothing to do with the recent lese majeste case.

"Prawut is still serving as a police officer. I have not seen his resignation letter and no search has been conducted at his house," Jakthip said

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Jakthip-says-he-has-not-seen-Prawuts-resignation-30271798.html

-- The Nation 2015-10-28

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Yingluck's lawyer warns PM she's no bully

BANGKOK:-- Yingluck Shinawatra is a direct stakeholder in the rice-pledging scheme and she has never intimidated or threatened anyone, the former prime minister's lawyer insisted Wednesday.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866336-yinglucks-lawyer-warns-pm-shes-no-bully/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Arrest warrants for 66 over Phuket riots

PHUKET:-- Arrest warrants have been issued for 66 persons allegedly involved in the October 11 riot at Phuket's Thalang Police Station, deputy national police chief Pol General Chalermkiat Srivorakhan said Wednesday, adding probe into the protest that resulted in violence and the deaths of two youngsters, which triggered the riot, were ongoing.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866338-arrest-warrants-for-66-over-phuket-riots/

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