Thailand Live Thursday 29 Oct 2015

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New BTS Gold Line along Chao Phraya River expected in 2017
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A new BTS Gold Line, which will extend from Thonburi station for three kilometers, is expected to open in 2017.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866550-new-bts-gold-line-along-chao-phraya-river-expected-in-2017/

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Water shortage worsens in Uthai Thani

UTHAI THANI, 29 October 2015 (NNT) - The Governor of Uthai Thani province has told farmers not to grow off-season rice, due to insufficient water in the provincial reserves.

Instead, farmers are encouraged grow drought-tolerant crops that require little water to survive and meet market demand, or else raise cattle, which are always in high demand.

Uthai Thani Governor Prapat Malakan said the amount of water in local reservoirs has fallen below half their combined capacity of 160 million cubic meters. The governor indicated that there is only enough water for household consumption.

Mr. Prapat also told local residents to follow Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s advice on water conservation and use water wisely.

As for the water levels in Thap Salao Reservoir, 53 million cubic meters of water or only 32% of capacity can be used for consumption and preserving the ecosystem. The governor cited the need to keep the amount of water stable, in order to maintain the structural integrity of the reservoir.


-- NNT 2015-10-29

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Islamic State planning mass attack on Britain, warns head of MI5
By Ben Farmer, Defence Correspondent

Andrew Parker says current level of threat from homegrown jihadis the highest he has seen in a career spanning 32-years

LONDON: -- Islamic State terrorists are planning mass casualty attacks in Britain the head of MI5 has warned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866551-islamic-state-planning-mass-attack-on-britain-warns-head-of-mi5/

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Thaivisa Video News - 29th October 2015



News from around Thailand and the World. Weekday, daily news show from the biggest foreign media in Thailand - Thaivisa.com

Today:

UK FUGITIVE EXTRADITED
PATTAYA BEACH VENDORS CLOSED
THAI BANKS THREATENED
LAWSUIT THREATENED OVER HUA HIN OIL SPILL
MAE HONG SON BAMBOO BRIDGE COLLAPSES
VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES LOSSES
ROCKY HORROR SHOW 30 YEARS ON

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866552-thaivisa-video-news-29th-october-2015/

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Republicans attack each other in bad tempered third presidential debate



WASHINGTON: -- Ten US Republicans have held an often heated third presidential debate in Colorado with both front runners, Ben Carson who has moved into the lead and Donald Trump, coming under attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866557-republicans-attack-each-other-in-bad-tempered-third-presidential-debate/

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Sweden to hide refugee centres after several attacks



STOCKHOLM: -- Sweden’s migration authorities have decided to hide the locations of buildings earmarked for housing refugees after attackers have set on fire more than a dozen prospective centres in five months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866559-sweden-to-hide-refugee-centres-after-several-attacks/

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Thailand is now the number 1 Asean country for foreign property buyers


Photo: Nai Harn Beach Condominium CEO Igor Protasov (2nd from left) met with Anan Atsawapokin – the Executive Board Chairman at Land & Houses Co Ltd.

Housing loan stimulus reinvigorates property market borrowing.

PHUKET: -- Nai Harn Beach Condominium CEO Igor Protasov recently attended a seminar highlighting the direction of the Phuket real estate market at the Phuket Royal City Hotel. We asked Mr.Protasov to tell us about the event.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866560-thailand-is-now-the-number-1-asean-country-for-foreign-property-buyers/

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Syria: Bombing intensifies before Friday’s talking



DAMASCUS: -- Helicopters said to be flown by President Bashar al-Assad loyalists have been dropping bombs over a Damascus suburb.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866562-syria-bombing-intensifies-before-fridays-talking/

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Yemen: Saudi-led air strikes to end as attention turns to talks



RIYADH: -- Saudi-led military operations in Yemen are nearing their end with the focus now turning to political talks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866564-yemen-saudi-led-air-strikes-to-end-as-attention-turns-to-talks/

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Metropolitan police on alert for red-shirt rallies
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Metropolitan Police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Songpol Watthanachai said the bureau Thursday held a meeting of top officers from nine divisions to discuss measures to deal with the situation if red-shirt people come out to rally in support of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Songpol said the bureau has been monitoring campaigns on social media that urged red-shirt people to come out on Sunday wearing red.

The spokesman said police personnel have been prepared for dealing with the situations if rallies are held in jurisdiction areas of the nine metropolitan police divisions.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Metropolitan-police-on-alert-for-red-shirt-rallies-30271863.html


-- The Nation 2015-10-29

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Immigration warns homeowners they have 24hrs to report foreign guests

HUA HIN:-- Immigration officials in Hua Hin have today issued a warning to homeowners about the requirement to report any foreigners who might be staying at their property.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866569-immigration-warns-homeowners-they-have-24hrs-to-report-foreign-guests/

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Over 20 Sri Lankan tourists were injured when a tour bus they travelled in skidded and overturned while on the way back to Bangkok from the Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi province at 1.00 pm today.

Investigation later showed dream driving was the cause of the mishap.

He ran away after the incident which happened in Phothoram district on the Phetkasem highway.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/135410-2

-- Thai PBS 2015-10-29

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UPDATE:

Contest committee asks beauty queen to apologise to the public



BANGKOK: -- The organising committee of “Miss Uncensored News Thailand” contest says it will neither strip its 17-year-old winner, a garbage collector, from the title nor recall all the rewards she received if she comes out to apologise for the lie she told about her educational background.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866414-thai-beauty-to-keep-her-prizes-despite-lies/page-2#entry10017777

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Thailand expected to conclude 2015 with 2.8% GDP growth

BANGKOK, 29 October 2015 (NNT) - Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office has maintained its forecast of 2.8 percent for the country’s GDP growth in 2015, whereas the tourism sector and government stimulus measures will likely contribute to economic expansion into the following year, with an estimated growth of 3.8 percent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866577-thailand-expected-to-conclude-2015-with-28-gdp-growth/

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Deutsche Bank to cut 35,000 jobs, exit 10 countries
Arjun Kharpa

FRANKFURT: -- Deutsche Bank on Thursday said it would reduce its workforce by some 9,000 full-time jobs by 2020 and close operations in 10 countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866580-deutsche-bank-to-cut-35000-jobs-exit-10-countries/

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Europe and China should hold free trade talks, says Li



BERLIN: -- China and Europe should look at holding free trade talks, according to the country’s premier Li Keqiang who is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866586-europe-and-china-should-hold-free-trade-talks-says-li/

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UPDATE:

David Cameron imposter, among others, scam B29 million from Thai women
By Coconuts Bangkok


David Cameron gives his best Blue Steel. Photo: David Cameron being sexy Tumblr page

BANGKOK: -- A Thai woman who paid THB23 million to her online farang boyfriend is among the victims of online scammers posing as hot foreign men such as British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866520-fake-foreign-lovers-including-david-cameron-scam-women-for-29m-baht/page-2?p=10017973#entry10017973

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Tourism Authority organizes long-distance bike race along Mekong River

BANGKOK, 29 October 2015 (NNT) - The Tourism and Sports Ministry is organizing a long-distance bike race along Mekong River as part of a ''Mekong cyclists'' tournament.

Tourism and Sports Minister Korbkarn Wattanawarangkun said winners of the long-distance bike race scheduled from October 30 until November 3 will be awarded cups from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.

The bike race will last three days, pass four provinces along Mekong River, namely Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakorn Panom and Mukdaharn, and cover a total distance of 246 kilometers.

Over 400 cyclists, both Thai and foreign, have applied for the match held under approval from the Thai Cycling Association which has provided 27 referees to observe the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale.

The first stage of the game, entitled "Starting the Legend of the Mekong River Basin", goes between Nong Khai and Beung Kan provinces. The second stage, called "King of the River", goes between Nakorn Panom and Mukdaharn provinces. And the final stage goes between Chalerm Prakiart park and Poo Manorom park in Mukdaharn province.


-- NNT 2015-10-29

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100-baht taxi rides during Patong Carnival
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Anyone coming or going from Phuket’s primary party town during the Patong Carnival will now be able to enjoy taxi rides, confirmed Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsab.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866614-100-baht-taxi-rides-during-patong-carnival/

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SET index closed 1,390.04 down 19.22; Bt/USD35.35; GBP53.89; AUD24.77; EUR38.45; CAD26.64; HKD4.55; SGD25.05; JPY29.18

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China: Will respond to US ships with all necessary means

BEIJING (AP) — China's military will take "all necessary" measures in response to any future U.S. Navy incursions into what it considers its territorial waters around islands in the South China Sea, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866617-china-will-respond-to-us-ships-with-all-necessary-means/

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Former Education Minister denies allegations of being unusually wealthy

BANGKOK, 29 October 2015 (NNT) - Former Education Minister Somsak Prissanananthakul has denied allegations that he falsified his asset statements; meanwhile, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is to reconvene on November 5 to question both the former Minister and the plaintiff.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866622-former-thai-education-minister-denies-allegations-of-being-unusually-wealthy/

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Yingluck Rice Subsidy Trial to Stretch Through End of Next Year

By Teeranai Charuvastra

Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — It will be November 2016 before the last witness testifies in the malfeasance trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over her government’s subsidy for rice farmers, according to the details of an agreement reached today between the prosecution and defense.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866644-yingluck-rice-subsidy-trial-to-stretch-through-end-of-next-year/

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Freedom House says Thailand’s political rights and civil liberties ratings decline

BANGKOk:-- Thailand’s political rights rating dropped from 4 to 6, its civil liberties rating declined from 4 to 5 and its status declined from partly free to not free due to the military coup in May, said Freedom House in its 2015 report of freedom in the world.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866645-freedom-house-says-thailands-political-rights-and-civil-liberties-ratings-decline/

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Thailand's internet ‘not free’ under military rule, says Freedom House

Thailand's internet has received a "not free" status in rankings published yesterday by Freedom House, a US-based public organization that analyzes the state of freedom of expression around the world.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866646-thailands-internet-not-free-under-military-rule-says-freedom-house/

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China decides to abolish 1-child policy, allow 2 children
LOUISE WATT, Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party announced Thursday that the country will start allowing all couples to have two children, abolishing an unpopular policy that limited many urban couples to only one child for more than three decades.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/866647-china-decides-to-abolish-1-child-policy-allow-2-children/

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