Thailand Live Tuesday 28 Sep 2010

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CentralWorld, Thailand's largest shopping complex, reopens after being burned in aftermath of Red Shirt protests May 19 /via @MCOTEnglishnews

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'India loves Phuket', travel agents say

From left: TAAI Vice President Jagdeep S. Rikhy and President Rajinder Rai.

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Only 15 spots left in Phuket Pro-Am charity golf event

Thai golfer Udorn Duangdecha is one of the many professionals who

have signed up for the November 5 charity event. Photo by OneAsia.

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Bangkok’s CentralWorld Reopens Today

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China Unicom says Chinese have booked 200,000 units of iPhone 4 in just one day. (via ASTV)/via @tulsathit

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Flood remains in 7 provinces

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Seven provinces of Thailand are still inundated with 19,490 households affected, according to the latest report of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

Based on the flood situation report from 10 to 27 September 2010 by the DDPM, 48,575 people in 23 districts of 11 provinces are suffering from the flood. About 28,528 rai of farmland have been completely destroyed.

The seven provinces include Sukhothai, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong and Ayutthaya. All of them are in central region of the country.

Authorities have been assigned to monitor the flood situation closely.

-- NNT 2010-09-28

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Suvarnabhumi Airport awarded handicapped-friendly place

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Thailand may end emergency rule in more provinces

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Bomb Attack In Bangkok Hit Attorney General Office

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Cabinet Approves TOT's Plan to Develop 3G

Cabinet has approved the Telephone Organization of Thailand's, or TOT, plan to develop its 3G infrastructure.

The plan is worth 19 billion baht and will partially solve the country's 3G impasse.

-- Tan Network 2010-09-28

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King tells Privy Councillors to instill generosity in Thais

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday told members of the Privy Council to instill generosity into Thai people so that the haves will assist the have-nots.

Speaking to the privy councilors and their spouses led by President of the Privy Council General Prem Tinsulanond during a private audience on the 14th Floor of Chalerm Phrakiat Building in Siriraj Hospital, His Majesty the King asked the privy councilors to encourage people in the nation to think more of the majority’s interests so that Thailand would be peaceful.

“Those who are considered to have more than others should show generosity or give some to the have-nots at an appropriate amount which will not trouble themselves. At the same time, the haves-not should not only wait for assistance, thinking they themselves are incapable. They should make efforts. If (everyone) helps each other in this way, the nation will be peaceful,” said HM the King.

HM King Bhumibol has been staying in Siriraj Hospital for about a year. He was admitted on 19 September 2009 due to fatique and respiratory problems. His Majesty’s health has substantially improved as Her Majesty Queen Sirikit mentioned in her birthday speech last month. She said that doctors still asked His Majesty to remain in hospital to do physical therapy so that he could move around with strength first before leaving the hospital.

-- NNT 2010-09-28

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INN: Fire destroys home belonging to Jakrapop Penkair's parents on Paholyothin Soi 56; no injuries reported; police on the scene /via @TAN_Network

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Jakrapop's Parents' Home Destroyed in Fire

The INN news agency is reporting that a home located on Paholyothin Soi 56 has been destroyed by a fire.

The home reportedly belongs to the parents of anti-royalist Jakrapop Penkair who is in self-imposed exile.

No injuries have been reported.

-- Tan Network 2010-09-28

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Noisy Phuket teens survive shotgun blast

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NSC chief claims intelligence officials get leads on bomb attackers

National Security Council Secretary-General Thawil Pliensri claimed Tuesday that intelligence agencies had received leads on who were behind recent bomb attacks in Bangkok.

But Thawil admitted that the officials still had no evidences for making arrests.

He said the authorities would use the leads to step up security measures.

-- The Nation 2010-09-28

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Extending emergency decree in Bangkok through New Year possible

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CentralWorld reopening a boost for Rajprasong

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Anti-Thaksin governor appointed Chiang Mai governor

The Cabinet Tuesday approved the transfer of 48 senior officials of the Interior Ministry.

The highlight was the transfer of Nakhon Pathom Governor ML Panaddad Disakul, seen as being against the Thaksin camp, to become the Chiang Mai governor.

-- The Nation 2010-09-28

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Thai Cabinet OKs changes to Customs Act

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Democrat Party Nominates Suthep for By-Election

The Democrat Party's executive board has nominated Secretary-General Suthep Thaugsuban as its candidate for the by-election in Surathani's Constituency 1.

It also instructed that Suthep should leave the post of Deputy Prime Minister.

-- Tan Network 2010-09-28

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New Thai Banking Fees to Take Effect Next Year

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Family Dispute leads to gunfire in North Pattaya

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Gas Cylinder Truck overturns in Central Pattaya

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Audio Mixing Desk attempted theft from South Pattaya Restaurant

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Phuket Town 'Pink Bus' project wins 'innovation' award

The pink buses are known locally as 'Po Thong'.

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SET index closed at 959.27, down 3.20; Bt/USD30.47; GBP47.99; AUD29.04; EUR40.71; CAD29.35; HKD3.92; SGD22.90; JPY35.97

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Pheu Thai to run party leader's son in Surat Thani by-election

The Pheu Thai Party resolved Tuesday to enter a son of party leader Yongyuth Wichaidit in Surat Thani's by-election.

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit announced that the party executive board had voted to field Worawut Wichaidit in the by-election in Surat Thani's Constituency 1.

-- The Nation 2010-09-28

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Phuket Gov farewell wish: Make Saphan Hin road a reality

Gov Wichai and his wife Thaisika at last night's farewell party.

A computer graphic image of how the flyover will look when completed. Courtesy of Phuket City Municipality.

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Chiang Mai flood warning: Water level of the Ping River is at 3.45 meters. River banks may burst between 11 and 12 tonight

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Suthep to resign as deputy prime minister to contest by-election

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban informed the Democrat Party's executive board that he will step down as a deputy prime minister to contest the by-election in Surat Thani's Constituency 1.

Suthep informed the board before the board voted to endorse him as the party's candidate.

A party source said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva would be in charge of security affairs pending the by-election's result.

-- The Nation 2010-09-28

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Red-shirt station alleges govt with blocking transmission

Newly revived red-shirt community radio FM 102.75 based in Bangkok claim the government is interfering with their transmission through signal jamming and the act is a breach against their constitutional right to communicate.

"We have been threatened and this shouldn't have taken place," said Pongsak Kongsaena, director of the radio which broadcast to listeners in the northeastern part of Bangkok including Min Buri which is a stronghold of red shirts. "Thai society is fully entering a dark age. Those who hold differing view are being threatened."

Pongsak said at a press conference Tuesday that the government should cease the jamming and respect the fundamental right of citizens to communicate. He added that the station will lodge a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission.

-- The Nation 2010-09-28

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Thai Cabinet approves TOT's nationwide 3G network plan

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