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Govt urged to hunt down suspect of Sunday’s blast attack   
  
BANGKOK (NNT) -- The New Politics Party’s acting leader Somsak Kosaisuk urges the Government to hunt down the suspect of Sunday night’s bombing case which killed 1 passerby and left 8 others injured.

Following the blast in the heart of Bangkok on Sunday, New Politics Party chief Somsak Kosaisuk stated that the Government was responsible for finding the criminal. He said he did not want to accuse anyone of involvement in the incident but wanted concerned authorities to step up the pursuit.

Touching on the State of Emergency being applied in 16 provinces, Mr Somsak explained that the special law would not be in need if the government, particularly the police, was capable of strictly applying the existing criminal law. He said besides that the vacant post of national police chief must be filled in quickly in order to strengthen the organization.

Acting Spokesperson of the New Politics Party Samran Rodpej added that the Government must be cautious in lifting the Emergency Decree, particularly in Bangkok. He suggested the decree be lifted in an orderly manner.

A bomb planted in front of the Big C Department Store at Ratchaprasong Intersection went off on Sunday night leaving almost 10 people wounded and 1 dead. Investigation is underway.


-- NNT 2010-07-26

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Tourists flock into upcountry during long holiday   
  
BANGKOK (NNT) -– Myriads of Thai and foreign visitors have headed out of town to various provinces during the 4-day holiday, bringing quiet toursist sites back to bustling business.

The northeastern province of Buriram has been one of the populuar destinations during the long weekend. Local attractions like Phanom Rung Historical Park and Prasat Hin Mueang Tam rock castle are receiving over 5,000 visitors per day, which triples the number in the normal season. It is expected that millions of THB will be generated to locals during the holidays.

Meanwhile, the Thailand Northern Handicraft and Financial Expo 2010 in Chiang Mai is also attracting a large number of visitors as a wide variety of fine handcraft products such as carved woods, silverware, textiles and pottery are put on sale. The event will be held until 27 July.


-- NNT 2010-07-26

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Five rangers injured in Narathiwat bomb attack

Narathiwat - Five rangers were slightly injured when insurgents detonated a road-side bomb to ambush them in this southern border province Monday.

The explosion occurred at 11:45 am on a main road in Dohaemae village in Tambon Rico of Sungai Padi district.

Police said the five rangers were returning to their base when insurgents detonated the bomb using a mobile phone.

Two Muslims were arrested and taken for questioning following the attack.


-- The Nation 2020-07-26

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Police Officer on-the-run following murder of Sailor in Sattahip
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Girlfriend of foreign resident of Pattaya caught in Navy Narcotics drugs sting
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Apparent random shooting in front of North Pattaya Pub injures one man

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Thaksin marks 61st birthday with Thai peace 'tweets'

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29 industrial plants in Map Ta Phut remain suspended at court order

BANGKOK: -- Twenty-nine industrial plants in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in the eastern province of Rayong remain suspended at court order since September last year, a senior Thai government official said Monday.

Tharadol Piampongsarn, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister, said 29 of a total 76 industrial plants have had their operations suspended following the order of the Central Administrative Court in Rayong on September 29.

Operations at 29 factories could proceed if their proprietors could change their manufacturing processes to comply with Thailand’s more stringent environmental regulations, or if the Thai authorities find a way to leave the restrictions as their investment agreements were made according to earlier, less demanding guidelines.

Currently, 12 of the originally suspended projects have received court permission to continue their operations, while 28 can proceed after receiving a green light from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand and the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, while seven other projects decided to back off.

Mr Tharadol said he believed the Ministry of Industry will find ways to assist owners of all 29 suspended projects so that their operations could proceed as several government agencies and the public sector have continued to express concerns regarding the issue, warning that further delays could hamper Thailand’s investment credibility and continued economic growth.

Industry Minister Chaiwuti Bannawat, meanwhile, said he was confident that an ongoing study of 18 categories of industrial projects considered harmful to the environment under Article 67 of the Constitution, ordered earlier by the National Environment Committee, could be completed before year-end.

A four-party panel headed by former prime minister Anand Panyarachun earlier advised the government that 18 categories of projects harm the environment. It also outlined a city plan to solve pollution problems at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2010-07-26

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Bank of Thailand sees Thai tourism improving in 2nd half 2010

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Children of murdered bar hostess to receive scholarship funds


The late Ms Wanphen and her daughter Farm, now three years old.

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Phuket Raceweek draws to wild close


Classic boat Kerida with her uniquely reefed mainsail.

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Minor quake hits Mae Hong Son  
  
BANGKOK (NNT) -- A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Thailand's northern province of Mae Hong Son on Monday evening.

The quake hit Mae Hong Son's Pai District at 18.35 hrs, according to the Meteorological Department.

There have been no reports of damage or casualties. Latest updates on the situation can be found at www.ndwc.go.th or dial National Disaster Warning Center's Call Center 192.


-- NNT 2010-07-26

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Thailand Live Tuesday 27 July 2010

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