Thailand Live Monday 11 Oct 2010

[webfact]

Thailand Live Monday 11 October 2010

News, Bits and Tweets

with webfact

Keep up to date with live updates from the news, hour by hour.

For breaking news,national, regional and international news updates on

a daily basis only, this thread is closed to commentary so that those

who wish to follow the news can find it here...

Commentary is still open for Thailand news in the relevant thread posted in News Clippings.

FOLLOW US:

You can also follow us on

- Twitter: http://twitter.com/georgebkk

- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThaiVisaNews

- Breaking News via SMS text messages to your mobile phone or handheld device

To subscribe dial *424010011 on AIS, One-2-Call, DTAC or True Move networks

14 days complementary subscription for Thaivisa members.

If you have questions about the Breaking News SMS service,

email: sms [at] thaivisa.com

________________________________________________________________________________

Thailand's current weather and forecasts: http://weather.thaivisa.com/

________________________________________________________________________________

Related topic: Thailand Live Sunday 10 October 2010

[webfact]

Warning on winter diseases

BANGKOK (NNT) -- As it is has been predicted that that the winter of this year will be much colder than it has been in the past several years, Chiang Mai Public Health has warned locals against diseases that are common winter, especially pneumonia.

According to the authorities, it will be much colder in winter this year than in the past, increasing a chance for people be affected by diseases that come in winter; including influenza and 2009 influenza. The Chiang Mai Public Health has instructed local health districts to educate locals on the danger of the diseases, pneumonia in particular, and how to prevent themselves being infected by them.

According to Dr. Wattana Kanchanakamol, pneumonia not only affected small children, but also adults. He has also cleared up the misconception that alcoholic keeps the body warm; explaining that alcohol causes the blood vessels to dilate allowing blood to circulate faster, which warms up the body for a short while; when the body temperature goes down, the drinker will catch pneumonia.

-- NNT 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Elderly earns money from waste separating project

BANGKOK (NNT) -- More than a thousand elderly people in Lampang are spending their spare time profitably, selling recyclable waste from household trash.

Over one thousand elderly people from 11 villages in Lampang province have joined hands setting up waste separation groups. The recyclable waste is sorted into categories and sold to recycling plants.

Income from recyclable trash is divided into two parts. The larger part is divided equally among the participants, and the rest is deposited in a village fund for the elderly.

-- NNT 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Weather in Lampoon is now cold

BANGKOK (NNT) -- While it continues to rain heavily in the central part of Thailand, the Northerners have already begun to be in for the cold weather.

It has begun to be foggy in the mornings in Lampoon Province, the district of Lee in particular, where the weather has turned so cold that locals have to put on their sweaters or jackets when they go out. Some people have to build a small fire to keep themselves warm. Fog has made driving on certain roads with sharp bends a little difficult.

Meanwhile, dense fog and dew have been reported in the mornings at the provinceÕs Doi Khun Tan National Park in the past couple of days, attracting a number of tourists who love to experience the cold weather and the beautiful nature the National Park has to offer at this time of year.

According to Lamphun Governer, the weather in Lamphun at the moment is perfect for tourists to visit, especially at Khun Tan National Park, where a number of activities have been held for visitors to enjoy.

-- NNT 2010-10-11

Related link:

Thailand weather forecast:

http://weather.thaivisa.com

[webfact]

Swedish National Kim Roger Eriksson To Face Death Penalty In Thailand

Kim Roger Eriksson is telling

Expressen about a living hell,

where fights and drugs is a

part of a violent environment.

By the way, Kim was arrested

for producing the so called Ice.

Photo: Scandmedia.

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Reds vow to rally again tomorrow

By The Nation

Red-shirt protesters vowed to converge again in front of Klong Prem Central Prison tomorrow after holding mass rallies at Ratchaprasong Intersection and Democracy Monument yesterday.

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Thailand not ready for English as second language

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Samai's body given to family

By The Nation

A DNA-based test has verified that a body found at the Nonthaburi apartment blast site belongs to pro-red bombmaker Samai Wongsuwan.

The result allowed officials to release his body to his family for a funeral in Suphan Buri, his mother's home province. Samai's mother Nokkaew Phukphan said only 10 people attended the service, held since Saturday at Wat Pak Dong Tal in Derm Bang Nang Buat. Her son's body is due for cremation at 2.30pm today, when his Chiang Mai-based unwedded wife Buakham Muangma is expected.

Samai's body was given to the family after the DNA-based verification showing it was his.

Nokkaew said forensic officials took an extract of her DNA for the test last week. She said Samai, 46 when he was killed last Tuesday, was the eldest of her four children. He had left home at the age of 16 to work in the fishery industry in Mahachai in Samut Sakhon province.

The Nonthaburi apartment explosion case has officially been handed over to the Department of Special Investigation, PM Abhisit Vejjajiva confirmed yesterday.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Princess's condition normal

By The Nation

Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana was transferred yesterday to Siriraj Hospital to recuperate from surgery at Chulalongkorn Hospital for a thyroid-related illness last Friday.

Her condition is normal and she can now eat regular food, without complications from the operation, the Chulalongkorn Hospital doctors said after completing a check-up of her yesterday, according to the second Royal Household Bureau statement.

She was accompanied by her daughter HRH Siribha Chudhabhorn during the trip between the hospitals.

The princess checked into Chulalongkorn Hospital on October 3 for an examination and follow-up treatment of a thyroid-related illness.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Courts can hold trials after office hours

By The Nation

Trials and other primary court procedures can soon be held in the evening and on weekends. Court of Justice spokesman Sitthisak Wanachakij said yesterday the primary courts could begin sessions beyond office hours in criminal, civil and other trials, when their logistical support and personnel management systems are ready.

The green light was given recently by Supreme Court president Sobchoke Sukharom, who initiated the policy.

The new hours are 4.30pm-8.30pm on weekdays, and 8.30am-4.30pm on weekends. This policy now covers all primary courts, including provincial courts, the Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Intellectual Property Court.

It will soon be applied to higher courts, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Court.

The off-hour sessions must have the consent of both parties. They do not include out-of-court or pre-trial settlements or negotiations, or cases with other special conditions, such as effects on other government agencies in the justice system.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit Thailand on Oct 26

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Thailand's PM Abhisit 'rowing the boat for bandits'

Follow this link:

[webfact]

NPP fundraising dinner

By The Nation

The New Politics Party (NPP) will organise a fund-raising dinner at the end of this month, NPP secretary-general Suriyasai Katasila said yesterday.

The fund-raising dinner will have the title "Thailand's Future Depends on New Politics". It will be held from 6pm to 10.30pm at the Rama Gardens Hotel convention centre.

Party supporters can pay Bt10,000 for entry or book a dining table for Bt100,000.

The event will feature a speech by NPP leader Somsak Kosaisuk on "NPP's visions on Thailand's solutions", from 7.30pm to 8.10pm.

Then, there will be a seminar on "Thailand's future" from 8.30pm to 10pm. Speakers will include Prasong Soonsiri, former House speaker Dr Arthit Urairat and Sondhi Limthongkul, a leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

No changes planned: PM

By The Nation

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday dismissed a report about looming changes in political camps, saying it was just speculation and only he and coalition parties had the power to make such decisions.

The report comes in the wake of the dissolution case involving the ruling Democrat party.

The PM said neither he nor coalition parties were concerned about political manoeuvring by fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

"No one can make it happen because only I and the coalition can jointly make this decision."

He said the government would not be able to achieve national reconciliation if it compromised with people who broke the law.

He rejected a proposal by red-shirt leader Veera Musikapong that all red-shirt leaders be released on bail as the first step towards reconciliation. Such decisions were up to the courts.

"If a court believe they won't stir up trouble after they are released, there is the chance they will be released," he said.

Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul rejected reports the Bhum Jai Thai Party would be kicked out of the coalition, saying the coalition was still united.

Asked why every political party was active with election campaigns - as if a national poll was imminent, Chaovarat said it was common for parties to be ready for an election.

"No one knows when it is going to rain. Sometimes it looks like it is going to rain but there is no rain,'' he said.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Regional moves needed to curb Thai baht rise: Korn

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Abhisit leaves for official visit to Burma

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva left for an official visit to Burma Monday morning.

He left on an Air Force plane at the Don Mueng military airport at 7:30 am.

The prime minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya, Army Commander-in-chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, National Security Council Secretray-General Thawil Pliensri, Arkok Termpittayaphaisit, secretary-general of the Office for National Economic and Social Development Board and Deputy Government Spokesman Marut Massayawanit.

The prime minister is scheduled to return to the Don Mueng military airport at 10:45 pm.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Thai stock index opens on Monday at 967.40, up 4.21 points /MCOT

[webfact]

PM says he has confidence in Finance Ministry's baht measures to be put forward tomorrow. /via @tulsathit

[webfact]

DailyNews, quoting unnamed official, says 11 detained "red warriors" have admitted 2 sabotage/assassination plots /via @aunonline /via @tulsathit

[webfact]

Phuket to welcome Qatar Airways tomorrow

Follow this link:

[webfact]

Troop killed in drive-by shooting in Yala

Yala - An Army sergeant was killed in a drive-by shooting in this southern border province Monday morning.

Police said Sgt Banjob Inchan, 53, was attacked by a pillion rider while he was riding his motorcycle to work at the Sirindhorn base in Tambon Khao Tumor in Yarang district at 6:20 am.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

11 detained 'red warriors' admitted having been trained in 'neigbouring country'

Daily News reported that 11 detained 'red warriors' have admitted that they were among 35 people, who had received training in a neighbouring country how to commit sabotage and assassinate country leaders.

Daily News quoted an unnamed official as saying the 11 men have admitted they had planned to carry out sabotages and to assassinate leading politicians.

The 11 men have been rounded up from a resort in Chiang Mai's Mae On district while allegedly receiving training there.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Mudslide on Koh Chang kills one, injures another

Trat - A mudslide on tourist-destination Koh Chang killed a Cambodian worker and injured another Monday morning.

Officials said the mudslide hit Rock Sand Beach Resort at the White Sand Beach.

The mudslide hit four bungalows of the resort. A bungalow collapsed on a Cambodian worker, severely injuring him while another worker was buried by the mud.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Region 1 Army commander worries about planned Oct 14 rally, instructs close monitoring of armed groups /MCOT

[webfact]

Charity paddle: Father, daughter to circle Phuket by kayak

Victoria Bird, who takes after her dad when it comes to hatching ambitious plans.

Follow this link:

[webfact]

L.A. Crime Report for 6 months till Sept 5: 17,980 violent crimes, 72,293 property crimes. Maybe BKK's still a safe place after all. /via @BandkokDan

[webfact]

Buddhist nun washed away in flash floods following reservoir collapse

Rayong - A Buddhist nun was washed away by flash flooding following the collapse of a reservoir in this eastern province early Monday.

The earth embankment of the Wang Chan Golf Course's reservoir collapsed at 2 pm, sending waters to gush out downstream.

Official said the flash floods swept through the Namtok Thammaros Temple and houses around the temple.

Following the flooding, a nun, Nual Chuaklangyai, 46, could not be accounted for. She was believed to have been washed away by the floods, said Rayong Governor Thawatchai Therdpaothai.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

39 red-shirt warriors 'brainwashed' to hate monarchy during training in Cambodia: DSI

Thirty-nine red-shirt warriors were "brainwashed" to hate the Royal Family during their three-week training in Cambodia, a senior official of the Department of Special Investigation said Monday.

Pol Lt Col Payao Thongsen, an investigator in charge of terrorism case, said he had interrogated 11 red-shirt warriors, who were rounded up at a resort in Chiang Mai.

The 11 men testified that they and 28 other men went to Siem Reap to receive training for three weeks and 35 of them returned to Thailan don August 16.

Payao said the 11 men testified that during the first week of training, the trainers showed them movies about the Royal Family to instill hatred on them.

They learned how to use various kinds of weapon during the second week and receive field training of the weapon and bomb usage during the last week.

Payao said two red-shirt leaders in Chiang Mai, Kanya Phakmaneechan and Phetchawat Watanapongsirikul, coordinated for the 39 men to receive the training.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11

[webfact]

BMA: water management system ready to cope with flood

BANGKOK, 11 October 2010 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has stated that the water levels in the Chaophya River are not that high, confirming that the agency has efficient water management system to prevent flooding in the capital.

Rebutting the concerns that, as Bangkok is only 1 meter above sea level, the capital has a tendency to flood easily, Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said that the BMA had sufficient water management system. He also assured that the Chaophya River could take more water, and the drainage system has the capacity to drain out 1,500 cubic meters of water per second.

The Governor added that pumping stations and tunnels were all ready to be used. The BMA has also prepared mobile pumps and 4 million sand bags to cope with any possible floods in Bangkok.

-- NNT 2010-10-11

[webfact]

Foreign Ministry to be asked to lodge complaint against Cambodia

The Justice Ministry will seek help from the Foreign Ministry to lodge complaint against Cambodia for allegedly allowing arms training for red-shirt warriors to be held on its ground, a senior official said Monday.

Pol Lt Col Payao Thongsen, an investigator in charge of terrorism case for the Department of Special Investigation, said the Foreign Ministry would be asked to protest against Cambodia's alleged interference in Thailand's national security by training the dissidents to oppose against the Thai government.

Payao alleged that 39 red-shirt people had received arms training in Siem Reap for three weeks.

-- The Nation 2010-10-11