webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Anupong to stay out of politics and away from the press Army chief General Anupong Paochinda on Wednesday revealed his two retirement resolutions, vowing to keep out of politics and stay away from media professionals. "I am giving you a straight answer to your question - following my retirement, I wish to do two things - stay away from politics as far as possible and keep myself far away from the press," he said. -- The Nation 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Water levels reduced in Phichit province PHICHIT (NNT) -- The Disaster and Mitigation Prevention Center of Phichit Province has reported that the Nan River’s water level has subsided, facilitating the draining process of the flood-hit province. The water level in the Nan River has reportedly subsided by 2.38 meters, allowing officers to drain the water in the sub-district of Sak Lek, Tab Kloh, Tapan Hin, Wang Sai Poon and Muang without any difficulties in the past three days. Only 30% rain has been reported in the area in the past few days. However, water level in the Mae Yom River has overflowed its bank by 1.50 meters, flooding thousand of rai of paddy fields. Water level In Poh Talay has also exceeded the maximum level by 34 centimeters, inundating the whole municipality. Officers will open water gates to drain the water in the Yom River into the Nan River through the Nai Luang Canal which connects the two rivers. The water will then be diverted into irrigation canals and His Majesty the King’s Monkey Cheek reservoirs in the area. -- NNT 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Army chief says two suspects in RPGs missing from Lopburi arsenal case detained, one insider, one outsider; investigation continues /via @MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 The Thai Government Could be Destroyed by Corruption Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Phuket Town welcomes Full Moon tonight One of the many local students taking part in three days of activities welcoming the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Moon in Phuket Town. Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 PAD's four-point stand on reconciliation The People's Alliance for Democracy has outlined four key factors to bring about reconciliation, its leader Sondhi Limthongkul said on Wednesday following his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart. The four factors are: 1. Uphold the rule of law. The litigations linked to the turmoil, including those involving the PAD and ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, must be resolved through the judicial process. Thaksin must stop undermining the rule of law, directly by resorting to violence and indirectly by using the political party to fix his legal predicament. The PAD is determined to fight all charges and will accept the judicial decision. 2. Uphold the monarchy. All activities deemed offensive to the country's revered institution must cease. 3. Root out courruption. To achieve this, politicians must reform themselves because most graft violations have stemmed from politicians. 4. Oppose amnesty. The PAD suspects the amnesty bill has an ulterior motive to absolve officials involved in the botched operations to rein in protesters. Under the draft article 6, all officials responsible for the crowd control will be pardoned and shielded from prosecution. -- The Nation 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Suthep to call urgent meeting on Somkid issue BANGKOK (NNT) -- Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thaugsuban will seek an urgent meeting of the Police Commission to discuss the promotion of Pol Lt Gen Somkid Boonthanom to an Assistant Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police. Mr Suthep stated that he would seek a permission from Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to urgently convene the meeting after the notorious appointment of Police Lieutenant General Somkid had led to a series of strained diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia. Pol Lt Gen Somkid is one of the five suspects in the disappearance of Saudi business executive Mohammand al-Ruwaili from Thailand 20 years ago. It was reported that he would give a press conference on Wednesday at 10.00 hrs about this issue. The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that the Government had followed lawful regulations in making any decision; however, if Pol Lt Gen Somkid was thinking of other ways out, he would raise the issue to the Police Commission for reconsideration. Asked if the announced promotion order for Pol Lt Gen Somkid by the Police Commission could be changed, Mr Suthep responded that he would discuss this topic in the Police Commission meeting this Friday. -- NNT 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 PM Abhisit orders probe on Bt3.4b computer procurement scandal Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Miss Thailand World visits Phuket to fulfill sacred vow Miss Sirirat and Mingmongkol Faith 45 Foundation chairman Suporn Vanichkul at the base of the Big Buddha image in Karon yesterday. Miss Sirarat will compete for the Miss World title in China in October, when tens of thousands of Phuketians will join her by abstaining from meat during the annual Vegetarian Festival. Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Additional lifting of emergency rule possible: PM The government is expected on October 5 to review the state of emergency in seven provinces, including Bangkok and the state of emergency might be lifted in some areas, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday. "The lifting of emergency rule will hinge on the security assessment report submitted by the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation," he said. -- The Nation 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 PM rules out possibility of forming 'national government'; it is reconciliation for political parties, not general public /via @MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 BoT to control baht speculation to stop further rise BANGKOK (NNT) -- The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will take stern action to control Thai baht appreciation, focusing particularly on monitoring currency hoarding or speculation. According to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, the central bank will start implementing measures to relax the controls over the capital outflow and foreign currency holding to relieve the pressure on Thai baht and discourage further strengthening. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance has also been assigned to facilitate and grant aid to entrepreneurs who have been affected by the baht rise. -- NNT 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Somkid tells news conference he gives up assistant police chief post to defuse Thai-Saudi tension /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Relatives of the victims of Pathumwanaram Temple shooting submits evidence to police BANGKOK (NNT) -- Relatives of the victims of the mysterious shooting during the period of the anti-government protests at the Pathumwanaram Temple have submitted evidence to the Royal Thai Police urging them to summon witnesses to expedite the legal process. Sombat Boon-ngamanong, the editor of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) newspaper " the Red News" and Natpat Akhad, the brother of a Red Cross volunteer who was shot dead, have submitted a footage of the clashes between the troops and the anti-government protesters on 19 May 2010; the footage was recorded from a building nearby, and the content was transferred into a CD. According to the relatives, the video footage shows nine police officers who witnessed the incident. Based on the evidence, they believed the witnesses could be summoned for questioning. Meanwhile, police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Prawut Thavornsiri and Deputy Metropolitan Police chief, Maj-General Amnuay Nimmano were on hand to receive the CD. Both affirmed that the evidence will be submitted to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) today. Police have also encouraged the public in possession of any evidence helpful in expediting the investigative process to submit it to the DSI. The shooting incident took place on the night of May 19th, in which six people were shot dead on the temple ground, a haven where women, the elderly and children were seeking refuge from the clashes -- NNT 2010-09-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 PM orders finance ministry to provide measures to help SME businesses affected by baht appreciation, especially export sector /via @MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 SET index closed at 945, up 7.79; Bt/USD30.52; GBP47.73; AUD29.09; EUR40.65; CAD29.75; HKD3.93; SGD22.87; JPY35.91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thai policeman declines promotion to help Saudi ties: govt Follow this link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 to be continued Thailand Live Thursday 23 September 2010 //CLOSED// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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