Police not worried about red-shirt gathering; 7-8 companies on hand to provide security; DPM Suthep also not worried /TAN_Network

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports confirmed death toll from flooding nationwide since Oct 10 has risen to 232

Flood Cash Relief Handed Out in Saraburi

A Prime Minister's Office minister began giving handouts of 5,000 baht in cash relief to flood victims in Saraburi province.

Prime Minister's Office Minister, Satit Wongnongtoey and Saraburi Governor, Thaworn Phrommeechai, along with other government officials, administered necessity items and 5,000 baht cash handouts to flood victims in Baan Mor district.

Thirteen districts in the province have been hit by floods, affecting 10,000 families in Baan Mor district alone.

The visit was part of a national relief campaign sponsored by the government, in which ministers and state officials will be on a nationwide tour to distribute aid to flood victims and help in restoration work.

Satit and his group will continue the distribution in Lopburi province.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-19

Supreme Court drops charges Alpine golf course charges against Snoh on grounds that case has expired. /via@tulsathit

Red Shirts start to arrive at Ratchaprasong Intersection watched by 500+ police http://yfrog.com/48e91j /via @thaicam /via @RichardBarrow

Democrat Party will field Apirak Kosayodhin to contest Bangkok by-election; Atipprat Tadpichayangkul in Khon Kaen by-election /MCOT

Supreme Court Acquits Sanoh in Alpine Golf Course Case

The Supreme Court for political postholders has acquitted veteran politician and Pracharaj Party leader Sanoh Thienthong in the Alpine Golf Course case as the statute of limitations in the case has expired.

The case involved monastic land which the state later approved the sale to Sanoh's associates to build the Alpine Golf Course.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-19

http://twitpic.com/383mz3 Red shirts at Klong Prem prison today. /RT @tulsathit /RT @naelkung

Electronic system at BTS WongweinYai station got minor prob. BTS to run to KrungThonburi station.Other stations operate as usual/@js100radio

Snoh saved by legal technicality

By The Nation

The Supreme Court on Friday cited the statutory limitations to dismiss a graft case involving Pracharaj Party leader Snoh Thienthong.

The National Anti Corruption Commission sued Snoh for alleged corruption related to the Alpine land scam when he was the interior minister in 1996.

The 9-member NACC made an unanimous decision to try Snoh in February.

But the NACC report was forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General for trial preparations.

The high court ruled that the case was actually lodged after the expiry of the August 21 deadline.

-- The Nation 2010-11-19

Eric Clapton Live in Bangkok 2011

Eric Clapton

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Eric Clapton, one of the world’s legendary guitar players and a familiar name in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame returns to Bangkok this 16 February, 2011.

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Disaster preparedness drills planned for Phuket

The scene at Phuket Airport during last year's drill.

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Drug cases top Phuket crime statistics for October

Possession of methamphetamine pills continues to be the most

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More than 1,000 Fetuses Found at Same Temple

An additional 1,000 fetuses have been discovered after 340 were found on Wednesday.

More than 1,000 fetuses have been found at Phai Ngern Temple in Bangkok, after the smell of decay drew complaints despite 340 fetuses having been removed last week.

The temple's undertaker admitted to receiving the fetuses from several clinics with which he and the clinic owners have been in alliance for six years.

At the temple, Wat Phrayakrai police said they were stunned by the discovery of more than 1,000 fetuses hidden in plastic bags in three warehouses.

They said they will discuss the matter with their superiors to find out how to manage the situation.

Abortion is illegal in Thailand, but it is permitted if the mother is a victim of rape, or if the pregnancy harms the life of the mother.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-19

Army: Drug Rings Support Southern Insurgency

The Region 4 Army commander discloses drug dealers are financing the separatist movement in the South.

But he insists the overall situation with the unrest has gradually improved.

Region 4 Army Commander Lieutenant General Udomchai Thammasarorat stated drug traffickers in the strife torn South have been financing the insurgent movement there.

He said the solution to the issue should involve participation from all sides and the enforcement of the Emergency Decree.

Concerning cancellation of the emergency law, the commander said consideration should be made exclusively for each area and it will be possible only when the court and the police have full jurisdiction over the area.

The commander noted southern unrest situation has improved overall as statistics in the three southernmost provinces indicated a drop in the number of attacks.

He insisted on continuing with the implementation of the same strategies graciously suggested by His Majesty the King.

They include understanding, approach, development and royally initiated projects in a bid to help boost local income.

He went on to say he is convinced the police will successfully safeguard people during the annual Loy Krathong festival and up until the New Year's celebration as Muslims will also be joining the festivities.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-19

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Point blank: Phuket man dies in Thalang shooting murder

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Ratchadumri Rd closed from Ratchaprasong intersection to Chalermloke bridge, gathering expected to last until 8pm. /RT @Tulip_Oum:

Jatuporn escorted to Rajprasong http://twitpic.com/3856pd /via@AndersInNon:

16:45 VIDEO 360 degrees taken in middle of Ratchaprasong Intersection #redshirt http://twitvid.com/7NHRA /via@RichardBarrow

5.15 pm Jatuporn worships Brahmin shrine at Rajprasong http://plixi.com/p/57809048 /RT @tulsathit: /RT @noppatjak

Suthep sworn in before HM the King as deputy prime minister at Siriraj Hospital with PM Abhisit in attendance /TAN_Network

Red-shirts Gather at Ratchaprasong, Traffic at Standstill

The red-shirt group has gathered at the Ratchaprasong intersection for activities to commemorate the 6 months of the crackdown on their rally on May 19.

Traffic is at a standstill in the area and motorists are urged to avoid commute there or to use the BTS. Ratchadamri Road is closed off to traffic. The BTS and all shopping malls there remain opened but Central World has closed off its Rama I exit, asking shoppers to use its Paragon and Pratunam exits instead.

-- Tan Network 2010-11-19

URGENT Ratchaprasong intersection closed off by red-shirt group on all sides /TAN_Network

Jatupon is at the Erawan Shrine & Sombat is here in front of McDonalds. http://twitpic.com/385a48 /via@RichardBarrow:

According to @Kom_chad_luek, red rally is scheduled to end at 8 pm. /via@tulsathit:

Redshirt leader Jatuporn says reds are going to end rally at 7pm. /RT @suthichai: /RT @Nitipan_post /RT @veen_NT:

6 pm: Reds at last stage of rally, a candle-light remembrance of their late peers http://plixi.com/p/57814133 /RT @veen_NT: /RT @tulsathit:

Just as red shirts were dispersing, a big firecracker exploded in front of Grand Hyatt Erawan, injuring 1. /via@tulsathit:

Loy Kratong activities in Phuket

Students and staff at Kajonkietsuksa School prepare Krathongs.

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