Thailand Live Sunday 13 Mar 2016

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500 cyclists join motorbike race held in Chachoengsao to discourage street racing

BANGKOK: About 500 motorcyclists plus some 1,500 spectators joined the first motorbike race organized by Chachoengsao provincial police, the military and the private sector as a means to discourage street racing which has caused nuisance to the public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902617-500-cyclists-join-motorbike-race-held-in-chachoengsao-to-discourage-street-racing/?p=10524377

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NLA members to deliberate draft amendments to Mineral Act

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) – Members of the National Legislative Assembly are scheduled to deliberate more draft amendments and laws this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902618-nla-members-to-deliberate-draft-amendments-to-mineral-act/

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NLA’s 2nd Vice President expects public referendum to take place 31st Jul or 7th Aug

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) – A vice president of the National Legislative Assembly is predicting that the public referendum on the draft charter will take place no later than early August.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902620-nlas-2nd-vice-president-expects-public-referendum-to-take-place-31st-jul-or-7th-aug/

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Swiss found dead in Pattaya, police rule out foul play

Thaivisa reporters

PATTAYA: A retired Swiss banker went to the toilet and fell down dead, said his wife who was sleeping outside in their Pattaya resort room.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902616-swiss-found-dead-in-pattaya-police-rule-out-foul-play/

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NLA President confident Gen. Prawit’s proposal for appointed senators not an intention to retain power

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) – The President of the National Legislative Assembly is confident that a proposal by a deputy prime minister on the possibility of appointed senators is not meant as a means of retaining power.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902651-nla-president-confident-gen-prawits-proposal-for-appointed-senators-not-an-intention-to-retain-pow/

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NLA’s subcommittee on religious affairs hosts seminar on anti-corruption through religion

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) – A subcommittee under the National Legislative Assembly has hosted a seminar to discuss religion and the fight against corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902653-nlas-subcommittee-on-religious-affairs-hosts-seminar-on-anti-corruption-through-religion/

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Govt defends NCPO’s order no. 9/2559

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) – The government has defended order no. 9/2559 recently issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), saying that it will boost the country’s economy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902654-govt-defends-ncpos-order-no-92559/

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CDC: Principle on independent organizations in draft charter unchanged

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has resolved to maintain the principle clause concerning independent organizations in the permanent charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902655-cdc-principle-on-independent-organizations-in-draft-charter-unchanged/

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NRSA to host seminar on March 25

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) - The state administration reform committee will be hosting a seminar on March 25th, in the hope of improving the efficiency of provincial administration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902659-nrsa-to-host-seminar-on-march-25/

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NRSA Wanchai says political reform needs effective constitution

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 13 March 2016 (NNT) - A member of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) says political reform will be successful if the permanent constitution is effective and resolves past political conflicts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902661-nrsa-wanchai-says-political-reform-needs-effective-constitution/

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Frenchman arrested for growing cannabis on Koh Samui

Thaivisa Reporters

SURAT THANI:-- A Frenchman caught red handed growing marijuana in Koh Samui on Sunday claimed the ten plants in his kitchen were for personal use.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/902660-frenchman-arrested-for-growing-cannabis-on-koh-samui/?p=10524729

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