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Behind the Scenes of Myanmar's USD $31 Billion Jade Trade
By Swe Win
Myanmar Now

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A jade mining area in Hpakant, Kachin State. Photo:Myanmar Now

YANGON — During the Nov. 8 elections, Khin Maung Myint, 65, won an Upper House parliament seat for the National League for Democracy in Kachin State’s Hpakant District, an area that has long been famous for its jade mines. The newly elected MP spoke with Myanmar Now about the industry’s heavy social and environmental impacts, and how these should be addressed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882929-behind-the-scenes-of-myanmars-usd-31-billion-jade-trade/

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Thailand medical industry expects little impact from freer movement of ASEAN labour
BY LARRY BANKS

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Bangkok Hospital, Thailand.

BANGKOK: -- With the ASEAN Community set to come into force, Thailand has been debating whether freedom of movement for skilled labour will have any impact on the countrys growing medical industry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882935-thailand-medical-industry-expects-little-impact-from-freer-movement-of-asean-labour/

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Road fatality numbers grow on day two of safety campaign
Phuket Gazette

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DDPM statistics revealed that the island saw 10 further road accidents, resulting in 9 injuries and two deaths on the second day of the road-safety campaign. Photo: Cherng Talay Police

PHUKET: -- More road fatalities have been added to the tally of the already tarnished zero-deaths goal of this year’s ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road-safety campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882942-phuket-road-fatality-numbers-grow-on-day-two-of-safety-campaign/

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PM to crackdown on street races, drunk drivers
The Nation

THAILAND -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chanocha invoked absolute power under the interim charter’s Article 44 to crackdown on street racers and drunkpublic transport drivers, according to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order number 46/2558 published on the Royal Gazette website on Wednesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882978-pm-to-crackdown-on-street-races-drunk-drivers/

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More than 600 vehicles seized in anti-drunk campaign
The Nation

THAILAND -- As of Wednesday, 612 vehicles had been seized from drunk car and motorcycle drivers since Christmas, while 104 traffic deathshave been recorded in the first two of the seven dangerous days of the year-end period.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882980-more-than-600-vehicles-seized-in-anti-drunk-campaign/

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Park Scandal: Udomdej Blessed by Prem Just Before He Was Cleared
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

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Leaders of the junta meet Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda at his residence yesterday

BANGKOK — In a way, former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr, was cleared of the allegation that he is involved in massive graft, even before an inquiry by the Ministry of Defense yesterday formally let him off the hook.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882983-park-scandal-udomdej-blessed-by-prem-just-before-he-was-cleared/

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Latvian woman, 65, sucked in, killed by strong surf at Mai Khao Beach
Phuket News

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Emergency response personnel attempt to save the Latvian woman.

PHUKET: -- Doctors were unable to save a 65-year-old Latvian woman after she was knocked unconscious and overwhelmed by the strong surf on the island's northwest coast this afternoon (December 31).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882985-latvian-woman-65-sucked-in-killed-by-strong-surf-at-mai-khao-beach-see-more-at-httpwwwthep/

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Lottery Winner Thanks The King’s Late Dog for Her Luck
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

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Banjong Chimnil (left) shows the winning lottery ticket to reporters today.

NONG BUA LAMPHU - One of the five winners of government lotterys first prize, said she owes her luck to the favorite pet dog of His Majestythe King that recently passed away.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882992-lottery-winner-thanks-late-kings-dog-for-her-luck/

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Shoplifter caught-on-camera at North Pattaya convenience store
Pattaya One

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NORTH PATTAYA -- Pattaya One reporters were made aware of security camera footage posted on Facebook from a shop in North Pattaya, which showed a woman, presumably Thai, steal money from behind a counter as the shop owner was distracted by another customer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883008-shoplifter-caught-on-camera-at-north-pattaya-convenience-store/

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