Thailand surpassed by India in rice 2015 exports

Bangkok, 27 January 2016 (NNT) - Thailand was surpassed by India as a rice exporter in 2015 but traders have projected 9 million tons will be sold this year if the global economic downturn and drought crisis can be overcome.

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Public Health Ministry urges public to refrain from alcohol during cold weather

BANGKOK, 27 January 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has advised against drinking alcoholic beverages during the cold weather, which can lead to fatal dehydration and the loss of body heat.

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Rice farmers use cool weather to switch to watermelons

Prachinburi, 27 January 2016 (NNT) - Cool weather has allowed rice farmers in the northeastern province of Prachinburi to swap their crops for watermelons, providing a short term income boost amid the drought crisis.

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French justice minister quits in apparent protest at plan to strip citizenship from people convicted of terrorism /BBC

EC introduces strategy boosting number of voters
NNT News

BANGKOK, 27 January 2016 (NNT) – The Office of the Election Commission (EC) has announced the new three-phase strategy to raise voter turnout for the public referendum on the draft constitution, with a goal of 75-80% participation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890130-ec-introduces-strategy-boosting-number-of-voters/

Military called in as Phuket sea gypsies injured in land claim clash
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Vice Governor Chokdee Amornwat has ordered a security detail to maintain peace at the sea gypsy community in Rawai after several villagers were injured in clashes with private workers hired to clear the area for private development this morning (Jan 27).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890137-military-called-in-as-phuket-sea-gypsies-injured-in-land-claim-clash/

Puppy Thrown to Death Over Messy Room
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

Meyanee Sitthisuk cries over the body of Dehlee, her 4-year-old Chihuahua after she was thrown the roof of a house Wednesday in Soi Lat Phrao 122.

BANGKOK — Meyanee Sitthisuk said she almost passed out Tuesday night when looked out her window and realized the object lying on a neighbor’s roof was her beloved pet Chihuahua.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890140-puppy-thrown-to-death-over-messy-room/

US: Trump pulls out of Fox News debate days before key Iowa vote
Euronews

USA -- Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the US Republican presidential nomination, has pulled out of Thursday’s Fox News TV debate with party rivals, just days ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890174-us-trump-pulls-out-of-fox-news-debate-days-before-key-iowa-vote/

Hospital in Denmark confirms Zika case – patient recovering
Euronews

DENMARK -- A Danish man has tested positive for the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus, but is expected to recover soon, health officials said.

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French justice minister resigns over anti-terror plan
By Natalie Huet

FRANCE -- France’s outspoken justice minister, Christiane Taubira, resigned on Wednesday (January 27), just as parliament prepared to examine a constitutional reform plan she openly criticized.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890177-french-justice-minister-resigns-over-anti-terror-plan/

US urges China to take stronger stance over N Korea nuclear tests
Euronews

USA -- US Secretary of State John Kerry has sharply criticised North Korea for carrying out a fourth nuclear test, despite international warnings.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/890178-us-urges-china-to-take-stronger-stance-over-n-korea-nuclear-tests/

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