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Commerce Ministry expects to wipe out 10 million tonnes of rice from rice pledging scheme this year

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BANGKOK: -- The Commerce Ministry has set a target to sell the remaining 10 million tonnes of rice bought under the Yingluck government’s rice pledging scheme within this year, commerce permanent secretary Ms Chutima Boonyaprapas said on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924696-thai-commerce-min-expects-to-wipe-out-10-mn-tonnes-of-rice-from-rice-pledging-scheme-this-year/

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King and Queen express sorrow for Orlando massacre

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BANGKOK: -- Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed condolence over the terror attack of a nightclub in Orlando on Sunday night which left at least 50 people dead and dozen others injured.

A letter of condolence sent to US President Barak Obama by Their Majesties read as follows: “The Queen and I are deeply distressed by reports of the brutal shooting at the nightclub in Orlando, resulting in senseless deaths and injuries of many innocent people. We wish to express to Your Excellency and particularly the bereaved families our deep sympathy and condolence for their irreparable loss caused by this shocking incident.”

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/king-queen-express-sorrow-orlando-massacre/

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-- Thai PBS 2016-06-14

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CAAT demands clarification from Nok Air

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BANGKOK: -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has demanded a clarification from Nok Air over the “CFIT” (controlled flight in terrain) remark allegedly made in Line application by a co-pilot during a flight to Bangkok from Phrae In which former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was one of the passengers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924697-caat-demands-clarification-from-nok-air/

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Infrastructure revamp planned supporting Super Cluster developments

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Agencies are working on the plan to upgrade the electricity infrastructure to accommodate development of Super Cluster developments in electrical appliances and telecommunication devices, enhancing the nation’s attractiveness for investments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924699-infrastructure-revamp-planned-supporting-super-cluster-developments/

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Export-Import Bank of Thailand pledges more assistance for exporters

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) has announced that it will shift its focus from lending to providing support for businesses which are relevant to the government’s strategies to boost Thai exports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924700-export-import-bank-of-thailand-pledges-more-assistance-for-exporters/

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Labor Ministry and Interior Ministry told to detect fake ID cards for migrant workers

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Employment Department Director General Arak Prommanee said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan had instructed the authorities to take measures to detect fake ID cards for migrant workers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924701-thai-ministries-told-to-detect-fake-id-cards-for-migrant-workers/

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Foreign workers to be checked for legal compliance

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) – Authorities are preparing to run an inspection on foreign workers with pink cards in a bid to ensure their compliance with the law while a new type of permit will soon be issued to facilitate the workers’ examination process.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924701-thai-ministries-told-to-detect-fake-id-cards-for-migrant-workers/#entry10853657

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Kasetsart University organizes activity to promote safety of food contact materials

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - Kasetsart University (KU), the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) and the European Union (EU) delegation to Thailand organized activity to promote a better understanding on the safety of food contact materials and how to meet EU’s requirements for Thai entrepreneurs, exporters and academics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924704-kasetsart-university-organizes-activity-to-promote-safety-of-food-contact-materials/

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EU to reassess Thailand's efforts to combat illegal fishing activities

BANGKOK, 14 June 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has said that the European Union will dispatch a committee to inspect the country’s progress on tacking illegal fishing activities, and denied news of a deadline extension, red or yellow card issuance, or any other pressure from the EU.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924707-eu-to-reassess-thailands-efforts-to-combat-illegal-fishing-activities/

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10 Acres of Protected Forest Destroyed, Officials Have No Leads

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CityNews – On June 12, the district-chief officer of Mae Jaem ordered official security forces, along with the military, forestry agency and watershed management and security officials, to inspect the Ban Mae Sa Nga area after complaints by locals regarding illegal deforestation and agriculture in the protected area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924709-10-acres-of-protected-forest-destroyed-mae-jaem-officials-have-no-leads/

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Storms damage famous fossils in Krabi
Phuket Gazette

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The fossil slabs of Susan Hoi are beginning to fall into the ocean, as stronger than normal waves batter Ko Phi Phi. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Geologists are seeking a solution to preserve one of Thailand’s largest fossil sites, after it was damaged by monsoon waves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924710-storms-damage-famous-fossils-in-krabi/

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Thai Airways Aims to Boost Revenue from Airline Partners
BY RENE EMERY

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BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International, or THAI, is looking to boost revenue from its airline partners as part of its plan to tackle one of its major weaknesses. The carrier aims to increase its revenue from inter-line and code-share partners to 25% of its annual revenue. Currently, revenue from partners account for 5% of the carrier’s yearly revenue.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924711-thai-airways-aims-to-boost-revenue-from-airline-partners/

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Many Nataree girls carried blue cards thought to indicate police bribery
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The book found at Nataree, thought to contain records of bribes. Photo: Thai PBS.

BANGKOK: -- More allegations of wrongdoings by the owners and staff of Nataree Massage Parlor were unearthed yesterday as it was discovered that many of the illegally-working female masseuses carried blue cards in their wallets with lions or eagles on them.

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Thirteen year old girl leads police to quick arrest of her mum's killer

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Sakorn Nakorn police have made a quick arrest after a savage attack on a mother and child in the Sawang Daen Din district on Saturday night

SAKORN NAKORN: -- A 39 year old woman was murdered after a man tried to rape her in her house. She had called out to her 13 year old daughter who was in the house who came to help her reported Daily News. The man then slashed her in the head and fled, believing her to be dead too.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924718-thirteen-year-old-girl-leads-police-to-quick-arrest-of-her-mums-killer/

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Orlando killer appears to have been 'homegrown extremist'
By JASON DEAREN and TERRANCE HARRIS

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The gunman whose attack on a gay nightclub left 49 victims dead appears to have been a "homegrown extremist" who espoused support for a jumble of often-conflicting Islamic radical groups, the White House and the FBI said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924719-orlando-killer-appears-to-have-been-homegrown-extremist/

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Fiery Trump, sober Clinton at odds over Orlando attack
By JULIE PACE, JILL COLVIN and LISA LERER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump vowed Monday to impose a broad ban on immigration from areas of the world with a history of terrorism and suggested some Muslims in the United States are turning a blind eye to unfolding plots, as he outlined an aggressive response to the deadly attack in Orlando.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/924720-fiery-trump-sober-clinton-at-odds-over-orlando-attack/

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