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NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE

Debate widens rift

By Pravit Rojanaphruk

The Nation

Published on June 2, 2010

PM pleads for reconciliation, blames 'men in black' for fatalities

The acrimonious two-day censure debate ended last night with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva making a desperate call for reconciliation.

There were traditional rumours last night about the Puea Pandin Party being reluctant to give the censured government leaders its vote of confidence, but Abhisit and four targeted ministers were expected to survive the parliamentary grilling. More difficult, though, will be how Abhisit can put into effect his reconciliation roadmap now that the televised censure debate has deepened the great national divide.

"Emotions flared over the past two days," Abhisit admitted in his closing speech. But he added that he did not want people to lose hope in the parliamentary system as the main mechanism to resolve a national crisis.

He vowed to pursue his roadmap, which was rejected by the red shirts just before their political showdown with the government became the bloodiest political confrontation in modern history.

The reconciliatory tone of the PM followed one of the bitterest parliamentary face-offs. It was Abhisit versus key red-shirt leader and Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan, with both sides trading words and starkly different versions of what transpired during the crackdown on red-shirt protesters in April and May.

Jatuporn and other opposition Pheu Thai MPs said Abhisit and Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban were covering up the brutal use of excessive force by blaming everything on the so-called armed "men in black" and "terrorists".

In a long response to charges levelled at him in the morning, Abhisit pounced on the red-shirt leaders' softest spot - their repeated use of a doctored voice clip to spawn hatred against him.

"If I was a villager and made to listen to that tape, I would have come to Bangkok myself," he said about the use of the audio clip of him calling for staged trouble to give the government justification to take harsh action against the red shirts.

Abhisit also insisted that there would have been no fatalities but for the men in black and the manipulative red-shirt leaders.

"Without those men in black I am confident there would have been no fatalities," Abhisit told the lower House yesterday, adding that there existed a systematic attempt to distort information and create hatred by red-shirt leaders.

Red-shirt supporters were misled by claims that the government did not care for people's lives and safety.

The premier said fugitive red-shirt leader Arisman Pongruengrong talked openly about armed groups, while the Red Siam faction of the movement boasted about having a different and radical political ideology.

"There were no [armed] guard systems during the May [1992] and October [1973]" uprisings, said Abhisit, trying to draw a distinction between this red-shirt protest and its well-organised guards and that of other historic demonstrations.

When pressed on issues like the six deaths at Wat Pathum Wanaram - following wide circulation of pictures of soldiers stationed on a BTS rail-track aiming guns at the temple compound - the premier became less certain, despite the government's earlier insistence that the men in black were behind the six deaths on the eve of May 19.

"The government must continue to search for the truth � Do not think the committee that will be set up by the government will be biased o-n the side of the government. We won't do that."

Facing serious allegations that he is directly responsible for ordering the killing of dozens of mostly unarmed protesters, Abhisit flatly denied them and said if they were true "I should no longer remain in power".

The most-watched censure debate grilling of the government came from no less than Pheu Thai MP and key red-shirt leader Jatuporn, who will soon be detained by police after his parliamentary immunity expires today and Parliament is off session.

Very late on Monday night and in the early minutes of Tuesday, Jatuporn used his gifted oratory skill, so familiar to red-shirt followers, once again.

He accused the government of being behind the burning of CentralWorld, the killing of protesters, including the six at Wat Pathum Wanaram, in order to justify terrorism charges and blame red-shirt leaders.

"Do we really have to reconcile with cruel murderers who are responsible for 89 deaths? ... How long can you hold guns and keep other people's heads down? ... You talk about reconciliation but your heart is like [a knife] slitting others' throats ... If we had lots of weapons, why did 88 people [mostly civilians] die? ... For one loss of innocent life many would join the movement ... If people are hired [to fight] would they rather not flee after the first death? ... The most shameful media is [state-controlled] Channel 11. It lies to the people � now the red-shirt media have been shut so people can be fed with one-sided information," Jatuporn said.

Suthep earlier told the House that most of the people killed had criminal records.

Jatuporn replied that even if that was true, they did not deserve to be shot to death and urged the government to see those on the opposite political camp "as human beings".

Jatuporn, one of the three most charismatic leaders of the red-shirt movement, faces multiple charges, including terrorism.

He knows his days of freedom are numbered and he'll probably be arrested later today.

But, he said, the length of his "remaining freedom is not important". He wanted to "seek justice for those who have been killed".

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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Thai PM pledges to honour investigation

Tue Jun 1, 10:58 am ET

BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday he would accept the findings of an independent investigation into a deadly army crackdown on anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters.

Abhisit has been accused by his political opponents of violating human rights in the tense standoff between the demonstrators and armed troops, who fired live rounds during several confrontations in the capital.

"Whatever the outcome of the fact-finding investigation, (deputy premier Suthep Thaungsuban) and I are ready to accept it," Abhisit said on the second day of a debate in parliament on a censure motion against his government.

He said the government "will not interfere" with the probe, which has not yet been set up.

Bangkok's emergency services said Tuesday that the death toll from mid-May clashes between Reds and troops had increased as one man died in hospital Monday.

The Red Shirts' rally, broken up on May 19 in an army assault on their vast encampment in the retail heart of Bangkok, sparked outbreaks of violence that has now left 89 people dead, mostly civilians, and nearly 1,900 injured.

Abhisit -- who has surprised many by remaining in power during the crippling street protests -- is expected to survive the no-confidence motion thanks to his ruling coalition's majority in the lower house.

Jatuporn Prompan, a Red Shirt leader and opposition member of parliament, urged Abhisit and his deputy Suthep to "enter the justice process."

"I don't expect any change (after the parliamentary debate) but I want people to hear the facts. It is up to the prime minister and deputy prime minister to decide what will they do," Jatuporn said late Monday.

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay called Monday for an independent probe into the recent deadly violence in Thailand and for "all those found responsible for human rights violations are held to account."

The Red Shirts were campaigning for elections they hoped would oust the government, which they view as undemocratic because it came to power with the backing of the army after a court ruling threw out the previous administration.

After video footage of the Bangkok street violence was shown to parliament, deputy premier Suthep issued a sharp rebuke to the opposition over their accusations.

"In the past two days your aim has been to make people believe that the prime minister and I ordered the military to kill people," Suthep said. "Your allegations are extremely unfair to those soldiers."

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-06-01

Published with written approval from AFP.

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Thai Policemen Use Curfew To Extort Money

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thai-Policem...ne-t371191.html

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Missing since May 19

By The Nation

The followings are those who are missing since May 19;

Sontichai "Toi" Ruangchai, 40

Aneelak "Noom" Insantiah, 24

Wanchana "Kai" Janmanee, 53

Sompoch "Men" Pannate

Phansak Wontawanchotikul, 30

Dejpasit Thansri, aka "Daeng" or Paireewan

Man Santiah, 38

Sampao Tao-on

Surachart "To" Pahupama, 20

Thamrongsak Sopa, 22

Panya Berkbarn, 22

Ramapol "Ek" Kittikul, 39

Wittaya "Ton" Artsod, 39

Boonpen Hasuk, 67

Sawaeng "Waeng" Khamsamer, 55

Monchai "Keng" Pumuen, 38

Wissanu Seekhao

Sittichai Benmahamad, 20

Samrit Wintachai, 40

Songyos Mahanateethamma, 56

Krissana Thanchaipong, 35

Prapot Ketmanee, 35

Wapat Chayotaiwisut, 47

Jamroom Pradit, 46

Sawas Podmart, 56

Pornsap Anantawan, 29

Amnaj "O" Tocham, 35

Krissana "On" Wichadee, 24

Surasak Waddongbang, 33

Somporn Duangporn

Wijit Trikul

Chatchawan Tonrab, 39

Suthin Srithep-ubon, 42

Kittipong Wongpina

Wongjan Petchdee

Thirachai Thong-ngern

Somjit Borabut, 48

Napa Paetpien, 34

Thanomsak Prompetch, 18

Natthapong Theuman, 42

Surasak Ruangsuwan, 34

Siriwan Kaewsaijeen, 44

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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Labour Ministry closes hotline

By The Nation

The Labour Ministry has closed the hotline for business operators affected by the rally after it received 12,355 help requests from 27,808 affected parties, a senior official said yesterday.

Deputy chief of Employment Department Songsri Boonba said they would check if there are any repetitions in the department's list and the list of some 22,000 affected persons submitted by the Rajaprasong Business Operators' Association and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, before they arrange for related agencies to help out.

Today at 10am at the Government House, PM's Office Minister Sathit Wongnongtoey would present Bt50,000 in aid to each of the 769 business operators and people who directly affected by the rally. The Labour Ministry will also set up booths to provide consultancy and job vacancy information to the laid off or those looking to change their jobs, she added.

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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SEEKING THAKSIN

DSI to circulate latest arrest warrant

By The Nation

All Interpol member countries will be asked to help capture fugitive ex-PM

In another attempt to bring ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to justice, the Department of Special Investigation will circulate copies of his arrest warrant on terrorism charges around the world.

The DSI's foreign division will give copies of the warrant to 187 Interpol member countries asking them to help capture Thaksin, DSI chief Tharit Pengdit said.

The DSI will also ask the Office of the Attorney-General to proceed with extradition requests to countries in which Thaksin has been living since his self-imposed exile.

The Foreign Ministry will also circulate the documents through diplomatic channels.

So far, the government has failed to have Thaksin extradited from a number of countries, including Cambodia.

Thaksin apparently has a residence in Dubai and holds Montenegrin citizenship, but both countries have ignored Thai requests to take him into custody.

Meanwhile, a lower court earlier approved arrest warrants for 13 men for their alleged torching of the Maleenont Building, which houses Channel 3, on May 19. The suspects, aged 30-50, were seen in media and security footage taking part in the arson attack but not identified by name.

Thonglor police said they were verifying the men by their appearance in previous criminal records. Most are seen in the footage armed with clubs and sticks and carrying out acts of attacks and arson.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau yesterday released a report on more than 360 violent incidents related to the red-shirt rally, including 160 violations of the emergency decree.

The cases occurred across Bangkok. Of the total, 140 were reported in the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Region 1.

Offences classified under the criminal category include 62 bomb attacks, 54 of which are still being investigated. Two arrest warrants have been issued, and six suspects are in police custody.

There are 39 cases of arson and of torching property, with investigations in progress for 36 of them. Two arrest warrants are outstanding, and one suspect has been arrested.

There are 18 cases of manslaughter and attempted murder. Police are investigating 17 cases and are in the process of requesting judicial approval for an arrest warrant.

Police are working on two cases relating to physical assault.

There are 34 cases of stealing, looting and armed robbery, 12 of which are under investigation. Police have rounded up suspects involved in 21 of them and are preparing an arrest warrant in another.

For national-security-related investigations, there are seven cases of lese majeste. Two are in progress, while two arrest warrants have been issued, and three suspects are in police custody.

Some 160 cases are related to offences committed under the state of emergency. Suspects are under custody for violating the emergency decree.

The remaining cases involve the illegal possession of military supplies. One case is in progress. Two arrest warrants have been issued, and one case has been solved, with suspects in police custody.

Regarding people killed in the mayhem, police investigations are under way, with 37 autopsy reports completed.

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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Pheu Pandin Insists Free Vote Today

Coalition Partner Pheu Pandin Party insists that it will exercise its right for free votes and may not conform with other coalition members in today's vote.

MP's in the Lower House will meet at 10 A.M. today and cast their votes in the censure debate that has taken place these past two days.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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Thaksin lawyers probe will have credibility issues

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thaksin-Lawy...ty-t371194.html

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Pregnant women most at risk in areas near Map Ta Phut estate

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thailand-Pre...Ma-t371196.html

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Gov't to Give Out First Round of Financial Aide to Riot Victims

The Abhisit administration will be giving out the first round of financial aide this morning at 10 A.M. at the Government House.

The more than 700 victims to receive that aide will accept a cheque worth 50,000 baht.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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Vote on motion of confidence scheduled at 10 am, Puea Pandin expected to stray

The House is scheduled on Wednesday at 10.00 am to cast votes on the censure and the government is expected to survive the motion of confidence although some 15 Puea Pandin MPs may opt to absent or stray from the coalition line.

With the prevailing 475 House seats, the government needs a minimum of 238 votes to defeat the censure. The coalition commands 275 House seats while the opposition has 200 votes.

Votes for each censure targets may vary as the Puea Pandin allows its coalition MPs a free vote, party spokesman Alongkot Maneekat said on Tuesday's night, just an hour before the closing of the censure debate.

"Puea Pandin will not condone corruption nor paddle a boat for thieves," Alongkot said, hinting at backing down from supporting those censured for irregularities.

Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul and Transport Minister Sophon Saram, both from Bhum Jai Thai Party, were main targets for suspected graft violations.

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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Riot-stricken Thai vendors to join Singapore trade fair

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Over 30 clothes vendors who have been affected by the recent mass demonstration in Bangkok have signed up to exhibit in a fashion and garment showcase in Singapore.

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) Piramol Charoenpao said the department had invited clothes retailers who had been stricken by the recent turmoil in Bangkok to take part in the upcoming Vivo City Fashion Showcase 2010 in Singapore. Over 30 brand-name clothes vendors and young designers whose shops are located in Ratchaprasong, Pratunam, and Siam areas have accepted to join the fair.

Ms Piramol added that besides creating a good image of Thai exports, the event also provided an opportunity for the suffered businesses to vend their goods while the Thai exports to Singapore would be benefited in a long run. The trade fair is expected to generate over 30 million THB of revenues for the Thai exhibitors with at least another 50 million THB worth of orders to follow.

Vivo City Fashion Showcase 2010 will be organized from 10-14 June in Singapore.

-- NNT 2010-06-02

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Krabi tour operators put up a road show in bid to boost local business

KRABI, 2 June 2010 (NNT) – Tourism-related businesses in the southern province of Krabi join hand with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to arrange a road show to promote the local tourism.

President of the Krabi tourism business association, Mr Itthirit Kinglek, said the number of visitors had dropped to 10-20% because of the recent political rally and riots in the capital and the travel warnings many countries had issued against Thailand. Over 70% of the hotels and resorts on Lanta Island, which is one of the province’s attractions, have to temporarily shut down.

The tourism business association, in cooperation with the hotel association and the TAT in Krabi, has thus decided to launch a campaign “Wonderful Krabi…Touchable Paradise” to boost the tourism market. The promotion offers a variety of accommodation packages in 30 hotels, ranging from 2 to 4 stars, at special prices starting from 1,999 THB.

The campaign will be officially launched at the Thailand travel fair, organized at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani from 9-13 June 2010 before going on a road show in other provinces around the country.

-- NNT 2010-06-02

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Fugitive Red-shirt Hardliner Confirmed Alive

The acting police chief says there will be investigation into allegations that red-shirt core leader Arisaman Pongreongrong has escaped with the assistance of certain police figures. He also insists Arisaman is still alive.

Acting police chief Police General Patheep Tanprasert said he continues to receive intelligence reports on the whereabouts of red-shirt hardliner Arisman Pongreongrong, who remains at large and is still alive.

Police General Pahteep also said a panel will be set up to investigate allegations that police officers helped Arisaman escape while his fellow red-shirt leaders were turning themselves in to authorities.

As for the pictures of snipers wearing police-like clothes seen on the 20th floor of the National Police Office building, the acting police chief insisted his agency has no sniper unit but an inquiry is possible if the pictures are verifiable.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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DPM Suthep Trying to Convince Phua Pandin to Vote in Favor of Coalition

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban is trying to convince the Phua Pandin Party to vote in favor of the coalition ministers following news that as many as 15 of the party's MP's will vote against ministers from coalition member Bhum Jai Thai. He says it would be the right thing to do.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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THE NATION: Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama Wed. announced that he would resign as PM after failing to keep promise to remove U.S. military base from Okinawa

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Bangkok: Pheu Pandin Insists Free Vote Today: http://bit.ly/9hRllz

Thailand: Pregnant Women Most At Risk Near Map Ta Phut Estate: http://bit.ly/dqqXIc

Thaksin Lawyers Probe Will Have Credibility Issues: http://bit.ly/arqDJk

Thai Policemen Use Curfew To Extort Money: http://bit.ly/9Nk9zk

Thailand: Good morning. Here's the deal. If 238 MPs or more vote no-confidence, we'll get Chalerm Yoobamrung as new PM. /via @tulsathit

Chart Thai Pattana to vote unanimously in favor of government coalition ministers /via TAN

Govt whip Warong Dejkitvikrom is telling TNN that govt can afford some coalition votes going astray. /via @tulsathit

Govt whip Warong: Pua Pandin has 32 votes. Govt has a total 275 votes. (a total Pua Pandin rebellion cud leave govt on brink) /v @tulsathit

Vote on motion of confidence scheduled at 10 am, Puea Pandin expected to stray: http://bit.ly/9qAJi5

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An interesting Thai Rath article on CTW fire: 1. People shot and threw bombs at those trying to put out the blaze. /via @tulsathit

"Some protesters put guns on firefighters' heads telling them not to approach CTW. /via @tulsathit

3. A lot of "hardcores" were inside the Pathumwanaram Temple, a senior Bkk police was quoted as saying. /via @tulsathit

4. A CTW exec told ThaiRath: We had prepared 4 arson, getting guards/fire-fighting equip ready. Bt madness finally prevailed. /v @tulsathit

5.When news of leaders surrender came, M79 exploded in front of mall &protesters started smashing windows madly, CTW exec said /v @tulsathit

Riot-stricken Thai vendors to join Singapore trade fair: http://bit.ly/aWEM16

DPM Suthep trying to convince Phua Pandin to vote in favor of coalition /via TAN

Krabi tour operators put up a road show in bid to boost local business: http://bit.ly/9qb92d

Fugitive Red-shirt Hardliner 'Arisman' Confirmed Alive: http://bit.ly/aQfqHO

Japanese PM, Yukio Hatoyama announces he will resign: http://bit.ly/ak2DyI

Vote now on Thai TV here http://bit.ly/91PrnV /via @richardbarrow

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Thai PM wins support of majority in parliament in opposition censure vote over recent turmoil - official /via @Reuters

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Thai PM survives no-confidence vote in parliament

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Thailand's prime minister easily survived a no-confidence vote Wednesday in the lower house of parliament over his handling of recent deadly street protests.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been accused by his political opponents of violating human rights in the tense standoff between protesters and armed troops, who fired live rounds during several confrontations in the capital.

But thanks to his ruling coalition's majority in the lower house, the censure motion submitted by the opposition was rejected by 246 votes to 186, said House Speaker Chai Chidchob.

The Red Shirts' rally, broken up on May 19 in an army assault on their vast encampment in the retail heart of Bangkok, sparked outbreaks of violence that have left 89 people dead, mostly civilians, and nearly 1,900 injured.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-06-02

Published with written approval from AFP.

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Government Passes Censure Debate with Flying Colors

The prime minister and his five ministers targeted in the censure debate passed the vote taken this morning.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva passed with 246 votes against 186 votes, with 11 abstentions. The prime minister gained the most votes this time around. Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban passed with 245 votes against 187 votes, with 11 abstentions.

Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij passed with 244 against 187, with 12 abstentions. Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya passed with 239 against 190, with 15 abstentions. Interior Minister Chaowarat Charnveerakul passed with 236 against 194 votes, with 14 abstaining. Transport Minister Sophon Sarum passed with 234 against 196 votes, with 13 abstentions.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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Sweden lifts travel alert to Bangkok

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Sweden has lifted the travel warning to Bangkok as the situation has eased but maintaining the alert for the four provinces in the deep south of Thailand is retained.

The Swedish Foreign Ministry has announced a revocation of all travel warnings against Bangkok after the situation is deemed safe for traveling. The Swedish authority last month advised its citizens against traveling to Bangkok due to the political upheaval. However, the warning is still applied to the four southern border provinces of Thailand which are Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Sweden also suggests its citizens to take precautions when crossing the Thai-Malaysian border.

As for Finland, its embassy in Bangkok will resume normal operation on 7 June. However, both Denmark and Finland still ask their people to take precautions upon visiting Bangkok while Norway advises its people to avoid traveling to Bangkok if not necessary.

-- NNT 2010-06-02

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PM passes 246 vs 186; 11 abstained /via TAN

Now suthep

DPM Suthep passes 245 vs 187; 11 abstained

PM Abhisit wins support of majority in parliament in opposition censure vote over recent turmoil - official: http://bit.ly/bkHSnl

Interior Minister Chaovarat passes 236 vs 194; 14 abstained /via TAN

All of the Thai MPs survived the vote of confidence in the House this morning. /via @richardbarrow

The parliamentary session ended. /via @veen_NT

Thailand: TV Picture of the Parliament votes (IN THAI) http://tweetphoto.com/25147939 /via @nattiekhe

Thailand: Government Passes Censure Debate with Flying Colors: http://bit.ly/d4NJKV

Recap: Abhisit fared best, getting most votes of confidence 246-186. /via @tulsathit

In order of least "No" votes, PM (186) Suthep (187) Korn (187) Kasit (190) Chavarat (194) Sophon (196). Opposition has 200 MPs /v @paisal_nt

Trasport Minister Sophon urges PM to deal with unruly Phua Pandin Party /via TAN

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Sweden lifts travel alert to Bangkok: http://bit.ly/bY3oLp

Thailand: FM Kasit 'undiscouraged' by low number of votes; Chartthai Pattana Party leader: It's norm 2 hv different numbers of votes /v MCOT

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Coalition partners to assess the censure vote: PM

By The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban will be in charge of soudning out the opinions of coalition partners in regard to the outcome of the censure debate, Prime Minister Abhiisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday, hinting at a pending Cabinet reshuffle.

"The assessment of the censure votes would link to my decision on shuffling the Cabinet," he said.

Abhisit said he had no timetable on the Cabinet line-up but would finalise his decision as soon as possible.

Reacting to his lowest score card for the censure, Transport Minister Sophon Saram said he believed he was a victim of a discrediting campaign.

"I don't think I can now look at Puea Pandin partners in the eyes but will have to put on a mask," he said, blaming the minor coalition party for back-stabbing him.

Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart of Chart Thai Pattana Party said he expected the Cabinet reshuffle to take place soon.

"The government has been in power for more than a year - this is good time for change," he said.

Sanan said he did not want to read too much into why the ministers from Bhum Jai Thai Party got the least votes of confidence.

Suthep said the coalition stability was unshakened by the censure debate, playing down the speculation about the Bhum Jai Thai-Puea Pandin rift.

Speaking before casting the censure vote, Puea Pandin Party leader Charnchai Chairungruagn he expected the Democrats to take over the interior portfolio which is presently under the Bhum Jai Thai quota.

-- The Nation 2010-06-02

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Phetchaburi rushes to prevent dengue fever outbreak

PHETCHABURI (NNT) -- Phetchaburi Public Health Office rushes to spray thermal fog around the municipality area after the province is reported as the 22nd in dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) outbreak.

Space spraying has been done around the city including waterspouts, households, trees and alleyway within the municipality area so as to prevent the outbreak of dengue fever and eradicate mosquito, the cause of the disease.

A report of Phetchaburi Public Health Office during 1 January to 27 May 2010 cited that 141 DHF patients were found, making up a proportion of 37.26 to 100,000 persons. The highest number of patients were found in Mueng district at 52 persons, followed by Ban Laem district with 26 persons, Tha Yang district 37 and Cha-am district 26 persons.

Phetchaburi is ranked 22nd of the highest number of DHF patients of the country. The province however is monitoring and preventing the fever outbreak continuously.

-- NNT 2010-06-02

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Transnational Prostitution Network Uncovered In Pattaya

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Bhum Jai Thai Issues Ultimatum for PM

The Bhum Jai Thai Party has issued an ultimatum for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to choose between the party or the Puea Pandin Party to remain in the ruling coalition by this week.

The Bhum Jai Thai Party was enraged by the move of Puea Pandin MPs not to vote for its 2 ministers during today's no confidence vote.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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DSI Seeks Detention of Pheu Thai MPs

The Department of Special Investigations (DSI) has announced it will seek the detention of Pheu Thai MPs Jatuporn Prompan, Wichien Kaokam and Karun Hosakul, wanted for involvement with the red-shirt movement.

The three have escaped detention, using their MP immunity but now that the Parliament's non-ordinary session will end on June 3, their immunity will also expire then.

If they do not turn themselves in by then, the DSI will seek the court's approval to arrest them.

Meanwhile, the court has also approved a further seven-day detention of red-shirt leaders Veera Musikapong, Weng Tojirakan and Korkaew Pikulthong until June 8.

-- Tan Network 2010-06-02

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