THAILAND News, Apr 03, 2013

Thailand in Key Peace Talks with Muslim Insurgent Representatives Voice of America BANGKOK — Thailand opened informal peace talks Thursday with separatist representatives. The meeting marks a major breakthrough after nine years of sectarian violence in the largely Muslim southern provinces. Analysts and Muslim leaders hope that, ... See all stories on this topic » Voice of America

Thailand opens peace talks with Muslim separatist rebels The Guardian The secretary general of Thailand's national security council, Paradorn Pattanathabutr, said the first meeting with the rebels of the National Revolutionary Front (BRN), would focus on developing relationships and trust. The talks are being held in ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

'Lost in Thailand' director says portrayal of modern Chinese life made it a ... Washington Post HONG KONG — The director of China's biggest box-office hit says “Lost in Thailand” succeeded by showing a rarely seen subject: modern Chinese life. The historical epic, fantasy, action and thriller genres have long filled China's domestic movie screens. See all stories on this topic »

Thailand Sentences Man to 3 Years for Royal Insult ABC News A Thai man was sentenced to three years and four months in prison Thursday for selling video CDs of an Australian TV news segment deemed offensive to Thailand'sroyal family. The court convicted 37-year-old Akachai Hongkangwan under lese majeste... See all stories on this topic » ABC News

Thailand Holds Policy Rate Even as Kittiratt Pushes for Cut Businessweek Thailand's central bank held its interest rate for a fourth straight meeting and said it would be vigilant about asset-price risks, even as it resisted the government's calls for monetary easing. Stocks fell. The Bank of Thailand kept its one-day bond ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand ends search after refugee camp blaze Livemint Mae Surin, Thailand: Rescue workers on Sunday ended the search for victims of a blaze that tore through a Myanmar refugee camp in northern Thailand as destitute survivors scavenged for bamboo to build shelters. Thirty-six people—including 10 ... See all stories on this topic » Livemint

Thailand's Baht Heads for a Weekly Loss on Intervention Concern Bloomberg Thailand's baht snapped a five-week rally on concern the central bank will curb exchange-rate gains to protect exporters. Recent appreciation in the currency, which reached the strongest level since 1997 on March 20, has been “excessive,” Bank of ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand Set to Sell Off Huge Stockpile of Rice New York Times SUPHAN BURI, THAILAND — Thailand is set to sell 500,000 metric tons of rice on world markets at a loss as it scrambles to offload a record stockpile deteriorating in warehouses filled with grain bought under a government program. The two-year-old ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng takes 5-stroke lead in Chiangmai Classic Washington Post CHIANGMAI, Thailand — Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a five-stroke lead after the third round of the Asian Tour's Chiangmai Classic. Prayad had an 18-under 198 total at Alpine Golf Resort. Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand alert for H7N9 virus after deaths in China AsiaOne BANGKOK - Thailand's Public Health Department has set up nationwide surveillance for H7N9 bird-flu virus after three people in China were infected and two died. The system includes a lab test for confirmation, Surveillance Rapid Response Teams (SRRTs) ... See all stories on this topic » AsiaOne

Wood's Thailand Open defence on track as Lee leads by one euronews (Reuters) – Brazilian Lucas Lee refused to be overawed in the company of established duo Padraig Harrington and Chris Wood, carding a seven-under-par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Thailand Open. Lee, born in ... See all stories on this topic » euronews

Ploughshare Tortoise Smugglers Caught With 10 Percent Of Entire Species At ... Huffington Post Two smugglers are facing charges in Thailand after authorities caught them attempting to sneak more than 10 percent of the remaining population of a critically endangered species into the country. Among the contraband: 54 live ploughshare tortoises ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand expected to be positive China Daily China expects Thailand to play a constructive role in pushing forward China's ties with ASEAN countries, Premier Li Keqiang told his Thai counterpart on Tuesday. Li made the remarks while talking with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on the phone. See all stories on this topic »

Marine abducted, shot dead in Thailand's south New Straits Times NARATHIWAT, Thailand : A Thai marine has been abducted and executed inThailand's deep south in a possible revenge attack for losses sustained by militants in a botched raid on a military base, an army spokesman said Wednesday. Maela Tolu, a... See all stories on this topic » New Straits Times

Violent teen taunts critics from Thailand after curfew is lifted Telegraph.co.uk McIntosh, who had a previous conviction for assault in 2010, asked magistrates for an amendment as he had already paid for the holiday to Thailand. His 7pm to 6am curfew was relaxed for the duration of the holiday and is set to start again on his ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Thailand and Muslim rebels to hold more talks Aljazeera.com Thai authorities and Muslim rebels leaders have agreed to meet again next month after a meeting in Malaysia aimed at ending nearly one decade of violence that has killed thousands of people in southern Thailand. Peace negotiators for the Thai ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand does Fight Club Independent Online With worries growing about the world's bulging waistlines, many foreigners are flocking to Thailand to spend their holidays not on the beach, but following a punishing regime of training in Muay Thai and other martial arts. Some are going to even more ... See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Rubber Bear Market Draws Draws Export Curbs From Thailand Businessweek Thailand said it would reduce shipments through May to support prices as futures on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, the global benchmark, dropped 20 percent from this year's high. Five of nine analysts and traders in China surveyed by Bloomberg forecast ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand begins peace talks with southern rebel group BBC News Thailand is holding peace talks with Muslim insurgents aimed at curbing violence in the south. Government officials are meeting representatives of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) rebel group in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The talks follow ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Thailand: supermarket oneupmanship Financial Times (blog) Thailand's number two supermarket chain, Big C, announced plans this week to almost double its normal annual investment in Thailand to 8bn baht ($272m) in 2013, which it intends to spend on opening more than 200 new stores by the end of the year. See all stories on this topic »

Thailand, rebels hold peace talks as blast kills 3 AFP KUALA LUMPUR — Thailand held its first formal peace talks with a rebel group from its insurgency-racked south Thursday as a bombing killed three people in a stark reminder of the difficulties negotiators face. The one-day meeting with representatives ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand 2020: Our future after we pay for infrastructure development? The Nation I agree with the policy-makers that Thailand desperately needs to invest in major infrastructures projects. Over the past ten years, our public investment has only hovered at around 5 per cent of GDP, which is only half the investment level of the pre ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand ranked third in SEA in tourism survey | Bangkok Post: news Bangkok Post WEF: Singapore, Malaysia ahead of Thailand for tourists. Published: 31 Mar 2013 at 17.38; Online news: Asia. When it comes to favourite destinations for tourists, Thailand is behind Singapore and Malaysia, according to a report of the World Economic Forum. See all stories on this topic »

Thailand, rebels open peace talks as blast kills 3 Pakistan Daily Times KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand opened its first formal peace talks with a rebel group from its insurgency-wracked south Thursday, as a fresh bombing killed three people in a stark reminder of the difficulties negotiators face. The talks with representatives ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand to adopt region's cross border securities offering standards The Nation I hope that, in the near future, more Asean securities regulators will join Malaysia, Singapore andThailand in adopting the Asean Disclosure Standards, yet enlarging the impact of this Scheme." said Vorapol Socatiyanurak, Secretary-General of Thailand ... See all stories on this topic »

Thailand becomes global hub for Denso The Nation Denso has been present in Thailand since 1972, and now has eight companies inThailand. Six of them are involved in manufacturing while the other two are distribution and sales firms. It employs a staff of 7,500 in Thailand, and earnings reached Bt64 ... See all stories on this topic » The Nation

Thai man jailed for lese-majeste over Australian news footage Reuters India Akachai Hongkawan, 37, was also fined 66,666 baht ($2,300) under Thailand's strict lese-majeste law after he was found guilty of distributing the segments from a 2010 Australian Broadcasting Corporation series, translated into Thai, that discussed the ... See all stories on this topic »

Women tourists 'opt for Thailand' Bangkok Post The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said overall tourist arrivals are down 25 per cent year-on-year, with holidaymakers opting instead to visit other Asian countries such as Malaysia and Thailand. The fatal gang-rape of ... See all stories on this topic » Bangkok Post

In Thailand, Flaherty plays down effects of higher tariffs CTV News BANGKOK, Thailand -- Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is playing down the effects of higher tariffs. Flaherty says the government's plan to raise tariffs on goods from emerging countries in 2015 hasn't been an issue on his trade mission to Asia. He said... See all stories on this topic » CTV News

Thailand's mixed same-sex marriage messages Bangkok Post This is despite the fact that Thailand's views on sex and gender can easily leave one more confused than an asexual hermaphrodite at a go-go bar. Our main business district is dotted with straight and gay massage parlours, but we ban same-sex marriage. See all stories on this topic »

Kiwi family escapes Thailand blaze | Otago Daily Times Online ... A New Zealand family had to escape from a fire in their apartment in Thailand. Otago Daily Times:

Great Wall announces plans for investment in Thailand By Jonathan James Tan Chinese SUV and pick-up truck maker Great Wall Motor (Haval E concept pictured here) has announced plans for investment of up to US$340 million (RM 1.05 billion) in Thailand, according to a China Car Times report. The plans involve a ... Paul Tan's Automotive News

American Axle says strike at GM plant in Thailand will cost supplier ... A nearly 2-month-long worker strike at General Motors Co.'s plant in Rayong, Thailand, is hitting home. Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said the strike is expected to cost the supplier $15 million in the first quarter of ... Crain's Detroit Business - Latest News

Thailand, Muslim rebels agree to resume peace talks next month ... Thailand, Muslim rebels agree to resume peace talks next month. Kuala Lumpur - Thailand and Muslim rebel negotiators have agreed to meet again next month after a meeting in Malaysia aimed at ending nearly a decade... The Nation - Breaking News

3rd Thailand-Korea Nanobiotechnology Joint Research Meeting ... 3rd Thailand-Korea Nanobiotechnology Joint Research Meeting opens. (Nanowerk News) The 3rdThailand – Korea Nanobiotechnology Joint Research Meeting opened this morning with Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, NANOTEC Executive ... Nanowerk Nanotechnology News

Thailand to adopt region's cross border securities offering standards ... Thailand to adopt region's cross border securities offering standards. Securities regulators in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have implemented the Asean Disclosure Standards Scheme (Scheme) for multi-jurisdiction... The Nation - Breaking News

Thailand To Change From Left To Right Hand Driving - Thailand News ... Page 1 of 28 - Thailand To Change From Left To Right Hand Driving - posted in Thailand News: Thailand to change from left to right hand driving Right hand ... www.thaivisa.com/.../630001-thailand-to-change-from-left-to-...

Murder Suspect Escapes To Sweden - Thailand News - Thailand Forum Page 1 of 6 - Murder Suspect Escapes To Sweden - posted in Thailand News: The murder suspect Swedish 18-year-old Jonis Mamood escapes to Sweden ... www.thaivisa.com/.../629818-murder-suspect-escapes-to-swed...

Thailand Live Tuesday 2 Apr 2013 - Thailand News - Thailand Forum Page 1 of 3 - Thailand Live Tuesday 2 Apr 2013 - posted in Thailand News: Princess Sirindhorn receives well wishers on her birthday BANGKOK, 2 April 2013 ... www.thaivisa.com/.../630183-thailand-live-tuesday-2-apr-201...

Row Over Speaker Clouds Debate: Thailand - Thailand News ... Row Over Speaker Clouds Debate: Thailand - posted in Thailand News: POLITICSRow over Speaker clouds debate Kittipong Thavevong The Nation Parliament ... www.thaivisa.com/.../630187-row-over-speaker-clouds-debate...

Rapak opens bag manufacturing plant in Thailand - News - Plastics ... LONDON — Rapak, a maker of bag-in-box packaging and filling systems, has opened a new plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.The new facility features clean ... www.plasticsnews.com/.../rapak-opens-bag-manufacturing-pla...

LFC announce Thailand match - Liverpool FC Liverpool FC today announced the club will visit Thailand as part of their 2013 pre-season tour ... www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest.../lfc-announce-thailand-mat...

THAILAND: Children's immigration status under threat | Scoop News The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received deeply concerning information from Stateless Watch for Research and Development Institute of ... www.scoop.co.nz/.../thailand-childrens-immigration-status-un...

Premier League: Liverpool reveal summer date in Thailand ... Liverpool will play a match in Thailand this summer as part of their next pre- season tour. www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8613135/

STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Builders rise as parliament meets on ... March 29 (Reuters - Shares in construction firms rallied,outperforming the broader stock market, reflecting hopes thatthe parliament would approve 2 trillion baht ... www.reuters.com/.../markets-thailand-stocksnews-builders-idU...

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