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Thailand Live Wednesday 22 Dec 2010

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Thailand Live Wednesday 22 December 2010

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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...

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Central Bank: flooding in the south damaged Bt 35 billion

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has revealed that the recent flooding in 12 provinces in the South has caused over 35 billion baht in damage.

Senior Director of the Bank of Thailand, Southern Region Office, Mr Praneet Chotikirativech yesterday disclosed that the bank had calculated the overall damage of the flash flood in 12 provinces at approximately 35 billion baht; 14 billion of which was the loss in income.

He noted that the agricultural sector sustained an 8.4 billion loss; followed by the industrial sector which suffered up to 400 million baht in lost income; and the tourism sector had nearly 1.5 billion bath of potential income wiped out. The damage to properties in the South amounted to over 21 billion baht.

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Almost all private sectors agree to maintain the price of commodities for 3 more months

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Almost all private sectors have agreed to hold the prices of commodities for another three months, except for the fertilizer sector who insists that the prices should be in line with the global economy.

After discussing with a group of entrepreneurs on the impact of rising wages on product prices, Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai stated that 90 per cent of them agreed to maintain their prices of goods at the present level until the end of March, 2011.

The Ministry is still negotiating with the remaining 10 percent, the fertilizer sector in particular, in relation to the price-pegging request. According to Mrs Pornthiva, fertilizer prices should have been lower than they are now given the strong baht; however, the sector insists that the prices should be in line with the global economy.

The Minister has expressed her confidence that the country’s exports will grow by the predicted 10 percent next year, to the tune of 200 billion baht. She has also advised that exporters find ways to cope with the rising currency; including adjusting their prices and looking for new markets.

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Democrat says the Gov will adopt the Independent Fact-finding Commission plan in reuniting the country

BANGKOK (NNT) -- To bring unity back to Thailand after the emergency decree has been lifted, the government will adopt the reconciliation plan devised by the Independent Fact-finding Commission for Reconciliation, said the Democrat Party spokesperson.

According to Democrat Spokesman Dr. Buranat Samutharak , the Commission’s plan is by far the most pragmatic approach to reducing social disparity, the most divisive issue, in the society.

The spokesman also raised suspicion against the demand by the Pueh Thai Party that the government do away with the laws on political gatherings, saying it might be part of a hidden agenda to stage full-scale rallies aimed at discrediting the government.

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FDA cracks down on suspected fake medicines

By Pongphon Sarnsamak

The Nation

Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized herbal supplements and fake food items yesterday that producers allegedly claimed could improve blood circulation, ease joint pains and reduce sugar levels.

FDA secretary-general Dr Pipat Yingseri said his agency teamed up with the Consumer Protection Police Division to survey and monitor health products that could put consumers at risk.

The FDA found a seller in Bangkok's Bueng Kum district who was allegedly offering supplements, coffee, beverages, weight loss and weight control products with incorrect labels. These products had a market value of about Bt600,000.

The food and drug watch agency claimed the seller had also illegally sold Chinese herbal supplements without a licence from the FDA.

The labels claimed that the products could improve blood circulation, ease joint aches and pain, treat gout, reduce sugar levels and cure prostate problems.

FDA also claimed the owner sold slimming coffee products, which the officials believed may contain a weight-loss substance called salbutamine. This was a dangerous drug to be used only under a doctor's directions, they said.

FDA inspectors collected some of Chinese herbal products for lab tests.

Pipat said people who violated the law by selling fake medical products without permission, or registering with the FDA, could face three years in jail and be fined Bt5,000. They could also be fined Bt100,000 for fraudulent advertising.

Pipat warned manufacturers to get products registered with the FDA and not make false claims about supplements being cures. He also advised consumers to be wary of fraud in advertisements.

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Expiry dates on phone services upset some users

By The Nation

Published on December 22, 2010

The Consumer Protection Board rejected a call yesterday from a network of Central region consumers to force cell-phone companies to extend the expiry date on pre-paid phone services.

The CPB told them it didn't have the authority to force business operators to make the change.

A representative of the consumers, Kamchai Noibanjong, submitted the written request yesterday to CPB secretary-general Niroj Charoenprakob.

Kamchai said 90 per cent of cell-phone users were on a pre-paid service but were forced to make calls and add credit within a time period set by the operators, or the remaining credit would be zero. This was unjust and violated article 11 of the Telecommunications Business Act of 2006.

Niroj said that the CPB's authority wasn't as broad as people thought - and this case involved the Telecom-munications Business Act (not the later law).

The CPB discussed the issue with the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Institute, but they had no authority to get cell-phone service providers to act as requested.

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Appeals Court backs Criminal Court on AEC ruling

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The Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the verdict of a lower court, which rejected a case filed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra against members of the now-defunct Assets Examination Committee.

The court said it agreed with the Criminal Court's ruling that the case was beyond the court's scope of jurisdiction, and that the case should have been filed with the Supreme Court's criminal division for political office-holders.

Thaksin and his then wife, Khunying Pojaman, filed the case with the Criminal Court in 2007. They accused AEC chief Nam Yimyaem and 11 other members of malfeasance for allegedly distorting facts in their investigation into Pojaman's purchase of state land in the Ratchadaphisek area that led to a criminal case against Thaksin and Pojaman.

Thaksin was later sentenced in absentia to two years in jail for a conflict of interest.

The AEC was set up after the coup in September 2006 with the main responsibility of investigating corruption allegations against members of the Thaksin government.

In November 2007, the Criminal Court rejected the case on grounds it was beyond its scope of jurisdiction, a ruling that prompted an appeal by the plaintiffs.

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EC holds off endorsing two by-election winners

The Election Commission yesterday delayed endorsement of Bhum Jai Thai Party's Boonjong Wongtrairat and Pheu Thai Party's Preechapol Pongpanit, who were among the winners in by-elections held recently in five provinces.

The EC is investigating poll fraud complaints to determine if they won the votes honestly.

The commission has already endorsed the other three winners - Chart Thai Pattana's Kuakul Danchaiwichit from Ayutthaya's Constituency 1, Bhum Jai Thai's Suparak Khuanha from Surin's Constituency 3, and Democrat Apirak Kosayothin in Bangkok's Constituency 2.

EC secretary-general Suthiphon Thaveechaiygarn said yesterday the commission had opted not to endorse Boonjong and Preechapol - who won in Nakhon Ratchasima's Constituency 6 and Khon Kaen's Constituency 2 respectively - as they were accused of poll fraud.

The law requires that election winners get endorsed within 30 days of an election, and the EC would do so before the deadline and disqualify them later if there was enough evidence, Suthiphon said.

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Duangjai, writer, academic and MP, dies of cancer

By The Nation

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A prominent woman with a formidable work record passed away yesterday at the age of 67. Assoc Prof Pratumporn Vajarasathira, a member of National Legislative Assembly (NLA) after the coup in 2006, succumbed to cancer.

Born on September 27, 1943, she was initially called Duangjai Laowanich. "Duangjai" became her pen-name through her life.

Pratumporn's writing skills shone from the age of 12, when she became editor of handmade books made available to her class at St Joseph's Convent in Bangkok.

She later furthered her study at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Political Science and pursued an MA in international relations at the University of Pennsylvania in the US.

Pratumporn married Thira Vajarasathira, who is related to the famous author Yos Vajarasathira.

In her academic career, Pratumporn taught at the Chulalongkorn's Faculty of Political Science. She was also a former vice president for foreign relations at Chula.

Pratumporn worked as a writer, columnist and radio host. In 1973, she was among 100 people who called for the removal of Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn as prime minister.

At that time, she was already famous for her documentary-style novel "Jak Duangjai". Her literary works included "Story of Nu Puk" and "Buang Kam".

Pratumporn received awards from the National Book Development Committee for her "Buang Kam" (Lasso of Sins) and "Rattamontri Ying" (Female Minister).

After she developed the cancer, she wrote 'The Living Will'.

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HM to be named 'National teacher'

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Cabinet yesterday approved an Education Ministry plan to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol as the "National Teacher".

"This is to honour His Majesty on his 84th birthday next year," Education Minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat said.

He said the King deserved this honour because he had made great contributions to the education sector.

In 1955, His Majesty established the Chitralada School to provide education for young royal members, children of courtiers and the public.

Some 104 schools are under royal patronage, including the Rajavinit, Rajaprajanugroh, and the King's colleges. His Majesty has also handed out many scholarships.

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