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Death toll from Map Ta Phut factory fire rises to 12, while 24 out of 142 injured remain in hospital, PM to inspect area on Sunday /MCOT

Yet another photo op coming up to show she really cares.

He said the department would inspect the site for any leftover chemical, to restore public confidence that things were safe.

Boy that really gives me the warm fuzzies. I'm suprised the words "it will not affect tourism" were not included in his announcement.

Even more reasons NOT to build a nuclear power plant in Thailand.

The red shirts' involvement was not a worry and Pheu Thai has nothing to do with this case. It's not a Pheu Thai problem.

That's an interesting comment as Wipoj Apornrat is a PTP MP.

"Today Pheu Thai is the government but why are the red shirts still getting arrested? Have they already forgotten the red shirts? We hope Pheu Thai will watch over us but if the government continues to work like this, we have to rethink the Pheu Thai Party," said Wipoj Apornrat, one of the red-shirt leaders.

Like Jatuporn, Wipoj puts his Red Shirt duties ahead of his Pheu Thai duties.

Before Sae Daeng caught a bullet with his head, he had Wipoj tapped for top positions.

http://www.thaivisa....50#entry5266171

These sure are a bunch of fine upstanding folks. The kind you would want as a next door neighbor.

So, once more it is established without a doubt that "red shirts" equals mafia.

Yes and these are some of their better traits.

Maybe he should "assume the position".

The red shirts' involvement was not a worry and Pheu Thai has nothing to do with this case. It's not a Pheu Thai problem.

That's an interesting comment as Wipoj Apornrat is a PTP MP.

"Today Pheu Thai is the government but why are the red shirts still getting arrested? Have they already forgotten the red shirts? We hope Pheu Thai will watch over us but if the government continues to work like this, we have to rethink the Pheu Thai Party," said Wipoj Apornrat, one of the red-shirt leaders.

I hope he gets it. A powerful orator, a tireless worker and a upholder of democracy. Oh yeah, and it will really piss off the opposition/ frothers.

Thanks for the post. I am still laughing my arse off.

Yaowaret Shinawatra, (the ugly sister)

President, the National Council of Women of Thailand under the Royal Patronage

Allegations of corruption during the development of Suvarnabhumi Airport, the new international airport serving Bangkok, Thailand, have been made since the project's inception. These allegations started in the 1970s, when the land for the airport was purchased during the dictatorship of Thanom Kittikachorn,^[1] and extended to the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, during which most of the construction occurred. To date, no Thai government, police, or auditor-general investigation has shown any corruption in the project..........The airport contains 2 5-storey car park buildings with a combined capacity of 5,000 cars.

Two videos were released in which car park contractor Latthapol Kesakotin, in one video, claimed that he paid USD $250 million to Yaowaret Shinawatra (the Prime Minister's sister) to gain a contract to build and operate the airport car park, and another video in which he claimed he didn't pay anything to Yaowaret. He later publicly denied that he paid anything to Yaowaret.^{[5]http://en.wikipedia....Airport_project}

Yaowaret Shinawatra, Thaksin's younger sister, in August filed criminal and civil lawsuits against the Thai-language daily Thai Post for a story on another construction contract at the airport http://cpj.org/2005/...journalists.php

How do you view this current case by your party deputy, Alongkorn Ponlabutr, accusing Thaksin’s sister, Yaowaret Shinawatra, of demanding a 300 million baht (US $7.5 million) bribe from a company to build a car park at the new Bangkok airport? Well, both sides are going to court, and they will each have to prove their case. It’s interesting to see the way the government has reacted to the revelations made by Alongkhorn. There has been no action, no words—only government MPs making political rebuttals, counter-allegations and so on. Abhisit Vejjajiva http://www2.irrawadd..._id=4903&page=3

Thaksin’s younger sister Yaowaret Shinawatra rejected suggestions Thaksin’s close family had left the country because they were concerned about possible consequences of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) mass protest. The family went abroad for business or holiday purposes and they would return to Thailand soon, Mrs Yaowaret said

They had no intention to flee the country, as the government suggested. Other members of the Shinawatra family were still in Thailand, she said

UDD leaders and their allies are soliciting donations to fund the protest which is set to begin nationwide tomorrow with a plan to assemble in Bangkok on Sunday. They have launched a donation campaign chaired by Yaowaret Shinawatra, a sister of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin, to raise money to pay for demonstrators' fuel costs..http://www.asiaviews.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19850:reportalias1025&catid=2:regional-news-a-special-reports&Itemid=9

Yaowaret Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Women's Council and sister of the prime minister, also filed a similar suit against Alongkorn Polabutr, a Democrat MP and Thai Post newspaper, demanding 300 million baht in damages.

Lawsuits of this magnitude are unprecedented and caused quite a stir among journalists, who are confused as to where the fine line between defamation and criticism now stands. Meetings were called among editors and operators to discuss the new trend. Among the questions raised is whether the media still have the right to criticise people in the news, who are regarded as public figures. If this was still the case, why then were they sued for such enormous compensation? Do we still endorse a freedom of speech to criticise the performances and behaviours of these public figures? Some even view that such legal action is intended to be a threat to gag the media. http://www.internati...?parentid=31213

Business as usual for this pond scum Shinawarta family.

<deleted>! Newin was a Thaksin crony who left, shafting the PPP/TRT/PTP as he went. Now it seems that they are making overtures to have him rejoin their gang of thieves, which I compared to the disciples inviting Judas back.

Have you heard the joke about the blonde Irish retard? He didn't get it either.

You have already made a fool of yourself - most people are very aware who paid the 30 pieces of silver to secure Newin's support.Now you are making flaming comments about retards.Most people will draw their conclusions.

Newin can be bought from everyone.

Thaksin bought him before. Than the Democrats bought him and Thaksins wife called him for a higher offer but he rejected, now Thaksin is buying ihm again.

Spot on. There is a name for someone of this character but it escapes me at the moment.............not really.

"Once fully implemented, the 300-baht minimum wage policy will raise Thailand’s minimum wage rate to be on par with that of the Philippines while setting it higher than other ASEAN countries."

This is a classic The Nation quote. Even if you accept that the English isn't perfect, you can't help but admit that this is pure obscurantism. This sentence doesn't make sense. Thailand doesn't like to be honest in assessments of itself when compared with neighbors, or ever.

Is there a minimum wage in Singapore ?.....if there is suspect that would be the highest in ASEAN

There is no minimum wage in Singapore.

Will the minimum wage rise also apply to foreign workers, such as those from Burma /Laos etc?

I would say yes if working here legally....

Rice pledge scheme failing, 1/3 of employees dismissed because of minimum wage, schools children not getting their free I-pads....superb goverment in control i must say...suppose the only thing they will get right is bringing Brother #1 back into the fold

Plus the Commerce Ministry has reported that almost 2,800 companies closed down in the first quarter of 2012, a 96% increase from the first quarter of 2011's figure. Meanwhile, the number of new business registration in the first quarter of this year is 5% fewer than last year’s.

Do we get our RED SHIRT and RED CARD whlie we are there?

Not from me buddy. But you can contact Isaan Rambo while you're here. He'll be happy to accomodate you.

I live in Udon but would drive to Khon Kaen to attend. Korat is too far from here. But If you have the party in Udon I will pay for a band and dancing girls. Even a fat one or two if so requested.

I wonder how many people lost their jobs from these 2,800 companies? Good luck getting any assistance from this government.

And just to think this is happening at the world's tenth best airport .

Just to make sure there is no inaccurate reporting: we all verified earlier that Suvarnabhumi is the 25th best airport in the world. It is only 10th best if you put a lot of qualifiers in, such as:

- international

- with between 40-50 million passengers/year

- in Asia

- in Southeast Asia

- in Thailand

- in central Thailand

- with 20km of Bangkok

- run by Thai speakers

- where som tam is served

- where som tam is served by Thai speakers

- where gangs run the car park

... and even then, it's probably only the 3rd best!

Thank you . I stand corrected.

The chickens are coming home to roost. These red useful idiots have outlived their usefulness. PTP got elected, Wake up fools.

Edit: normal spelling error

Has she explained her plan to her southern neighbors...?

I have an idea. Yingluck could send loose cannon Isaan Rambo with about 5,000 of his rent-a-mob red thugs down south and let them clean out the terrorist. Oh wait.......I doubt of one group of terrorist would clean out another group of terrorists.

There are two kinds of racists in the world:

(1) “I am not a racist, I just think people of other colors and cultures are inferior and should be treated like animals.”

(2) “I am a racist, and make no apologies for it. I hate these people.”

If I had to choose, I would actually prefer the company of “Group 2.” At least they are honest.

Is Thai Visa really just a chat room for racists?

Yesterday, the Expat community lost a dear friend, a truly unique individual and he will be missed by those who knew him. I was impressed by the genuine and thoughtful postings. Not corny, or “hippie philosophy” or “all about me” Real genuine sorrow and support for those who were saddened by his passing.

Well, you see…Thai people, and let me underscore that…they are people, just like you…with friends; families and feelings…also suffer when people die. It is not funny, it is not a time to judge, second guess and paint with a broad brush of insensitive hate.

Many postings seem to create a “mirror world” reality. When Western Politicians engage in every conceivable crime, up to and including murder…it is “Business as usual, nothing to see here..move on.”

Same behavior from a Thai? The Devil Walks the Earth! Beware! Hide the women and children!

When hundreds of Thai people die in holiday accidents…Thai Visa sees it as fodder for joke after joke. When there is a tragic accident, it is “Good riddance, one less monkey to feed.” When an expat dies…the correct, respectful and sincere postings come to the surface.

Why is it funny when Thai people die? Why is it funny when Thais lose their homes in floods? Why is it only Thai politicians who tell convenient lies and break rules?

Why do you live here?

Firstly I'd like to state that I'm Thai.

I see nothing wrong with making fun of those that died while driving at excessive speeds, breaking the law, or driving irresponsibly. It's also a way of laughing at the irresponsible authorities that don't put enough measures to limit such behavior.

As for the sincere condolences for the farang who passed away, maybe it's because he wasn't doing something questionable when he died? Had he been found in a closet naked and hung by underwear with used condoms and porn strewn around the motel room, don't you think the comments would be different?

If you are Thai, I can almost guarantee you are Thai-Chinese. With your apparent near-native ability in English, your family is probably elite and sent you off to school outside of the country. I like you guys (the Thai-Chinese). Most of the time, the corrupt and idiotic things that happen in Thailand are really the result of the somewhat less developed native Thai culture. The Thai-Chinese are what have made/built most of the good things in Thailand. So, whenever I encounter a Thai-Chinese, I always show them respect and thank them for trying to move Thailand in the right direction.

Thanks!

Talk about a racist post. Unbelievable.

He has no chance of ever entering the USA. They know who he is.

Perhaps. But denying him entry would be a diplomatic statement considering the reality of who is the PM of Thailand at the moment. That's why I say if he does enter the U.S. he might as well book a direct flight to Thailand.

Knowing how corrupt the current government in the US (my home country) is I don't think they would bat an eye. Obama might even bow to him like he does to leaders of other governments.