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Police Nab Thieves at Residence of Deputy Secretary-General of Office of His Majesty

Pathumtani police arrested three robbers in the residence of the deputy secretary-general of the Office of the His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary.

Khlonglaung District police announced the arrest of three burglars who broke into the house of Khwankaew Wacharothai, the deputy secretary-general of the Office of the His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary.

The three suspects have been identified as Wilaisak Wongphuthon, Phisit Phralachot, and Somkiat Butsue.

Amongst the items they took were 20 kilograms of power lines, antique brass objects, bronze statues, memorial coins and Buddha images.

Police said they questioned the owner of a scrap shop in Khlonglaung District which led hem to the whereabouts of the burglars.

The three men pleaded guilty and said they robbed the house when nobody was home.

The trio said they had no idea who the owner was.

Police said the men have been involved in many similar crimes, adding they will charge the shop's owner with buying stolen goods from the thieves.

-- Tan Network 2011-08-24

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DDPM: 14 provinces still inundated

BANGKOK, 24 August 2011 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported that 14 provinces remain inundated while the flood has killed 41 people and devastated over two million rai of farmland so far.

According to DDPM Director-General Viboon Sanguanpong, the 14 provinces still inundated include 614 sub-districts and 90 districts. There are 1,142,712 people from 379,274 households in 4,642 villages affected. 41 people lost their life in the flood, and one person was reported missing.

The inundated provinces are Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Nakhon Nayok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Chai Nat, Roi Et, Kalasin, Ubon Ratchathani and Prachin Buri.

In addition, nearly 2.4 million rai of farmland and 20,000 rai of fishery zones are devastated while 1.6 million animals in farm are affected. The flood damaged 17 roads in eight provinces, including Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nan, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Sawan and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

The DDPM offices have already allocated various types of boats, tents and mobile toilets to serve people in inundated zones while officials have been dispatched to assist flood victims.

-- NNT 2011-08-24

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Thailand, Cambodia begin border meeting

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Aug 24 – The Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) on Wednesday began meeting in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, discussing 15 issues including troop withdrawal from the disputed border area.

The 15th RBC meeting in Nakhon Ratchasima is being co-chaired by Lt-Gen Thawatchai Samutsakhon, Second Region Army commander responsible for security affairs in Thailand’s northeastern region, and Cambodia’s Fourth Army commander Lt-Gen Chea Mon.

Gen Thawatchai said that the meeting showed good cooperation and goodwill between the two neighbouring countries.

On this occasion, Cambodian representatives also congratulated the new Thai government which assumed office following the July 3 general election.

On the agenda of the two-day meeting are 15 issues, including the top issues of troop withdrawal from the disputed area near the Preah Vihear Temple, national security, border peace, land development, environment, anti-narcotics measures and suppression over law violation along the border.

Both sides intended to boost the standard of living of their people and enhance security in daily life and property.

Meanwhile, Gen Neang Phat, Cambodia's Deputy Defence Minister, observed the meeting and expected to discuss troop withdrawal from the disputed border near Preah Vihear Temple for further negotiation at the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on September 8.

Apart from the military top brass from both sides, governors of provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border also attended the meeting. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2011-08-24

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Mother reclaims Phuket ‘Ramadan’

Baby Ramadan is still in hospital with fever, but now reunited with

his mum. Photo: Wichai Witthawat

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Google opens Thailand office

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BoT hikes policy rate to 3.5 pct

The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday resolved to raise the repurchase rate, or policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent to curb rising domestic inflation as expected.

-- The Nation 2011-08-24

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Red-shirt Network Demands Exhumation of Mass Graves

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Phuket Land Dept officer dies in motorbike crash

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Army Chief Denies Thaksin's Involvement in Reshuffle

The army chief denies a rumor that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is involved with the annual military reshuffle, insisting that all promotions and transfers are based on merit, not politics.

Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked the public to have confidence in the armed forces' decision regarding the annual military reshuffle, insisting that all promotions and transfers are based on ability, knowledge and experience and are without political interference.

Prayuth has also dismissed the military reshuffle list that was recently reported in the press, calling it unfounded.

He criticized the source as unreliable.

In addition, the army chief urged the public not to heed a rumor that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is involved in the armed forces' decision making process.

Prayuth also clarified reports that he has nominated General Sakon Sajjanit, head of the Secretariat Department, to be the next permanent-secretary of the Defense Ministry, pointing out that according to protocol, the ideal candidate for the post should be a deputy.

The army chief said that he only has jurisdiction over army affairs including maintaining force readiness and making decision regarding the armed forces.

At the same time, he pleaded with all parties not to link the military with politics.

The army reported on the overall situation in the restive South, and indicated that the conflict in the region stemmed from long-standing animosities and that the army has been doing everything it can to suppress the ongoing violence.

However, Prayuth has admitted that the army has not been very effective because the insurgent groups are unpredictable in their attacks against innocent civilians.

He insisted that the army is doing its best to address this sensitive issue.

At the same time, the army chief believes that the government should consider harsher punishments for people who have violated the law and perhaps impose a stricter curfew in the region.

Prayuth is also aiming to rotate the deployed forces from these areas to give them rest.

-- Tan Network 2011-08-24

Deputy PM Reneges on Bringing Thaksin Home

A deputy prime minister says his speech during the Pheu Thai Party's campaign trail to bring former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra home in six months is merely a campaign tactic.

Deputy Prime Minister Police Captain Chalerm Yoobamrung said his speech during the Pheu Thai Party's campaign trail to bring ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra home in six months after the party is in power is just a campaign tactic as he does not believed that Thaksin would return to the country in the near future.

As for criticism by the Opposition that he played a bigger role than Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and shielded her from tough questions during the declaration of the government's policies to Parliament, Chalerm said he believed his role will not affect the premier's leadership.

He claimed that the premier is in charge of the overall policy direction while Cabinet members would be responsible for queries on their respective responsibilities and she did well yesterday.

Chalerm noted that in the past, there was a former prime minister who delegated the tasks to ministers instead of personally answering queries and he was prime minister for over eight years.

When asked if the person he mentioned is Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda, the deputy premier said he preferred not to name the person.

-- Tan Network 2011-08-24

Wasant elected new Constitution Court president

The nine Constitution Court judges Wednesday unanimously elected Wasant Sroypisut their new president.

Wasant was elected to replace Chut Chonlaworn who resigned on August 10.

Judge Charoon Inthacharn nominated Wasant as the new president with no other judges being nominated to contest for the position so all the judges voted unanimously to give the position to him.

-- The Nation 2011-08-24

Supreme Court to try Apirak, others in fire-vehicle case

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has now taken up the case against many high-profile figures including Apirak Kosayodhin for their role in the Bt6.6billion fire-vehicle purchase scandal.

The first hearing into the case will take place on November 2.

The court's judges Wednesday decided to rule on the case after reviewing the complaint filed by the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC).

Implicated are Apirak, former interior minister Bhokin Bhalakula, former deputy interior minister Pracha Maleenont, deputy commerce minister Wattana Muangsook, and Pol Maj General Atilak Tanchukiat, the former chief of the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department.

Steyr Daimler Puch Spezial fahrzeug AG&CO KG, the Austrian supplier of the fire vehicles, is the other defendant in the case.

-- The Nation 2011-08-24

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Tribute to a Princess

The Siam Sinofonietta invites the public to their concert dedicated to the memory of Her Royal Highness Princess Petcharat on Thursday, August 25 at 7.30pm at the Thailand Cultural Centre's Small Hall.

For "Klassikal Kidz - Memory of a Princess", the Sinfonietta will be conducted by Somtow Sucharitkul and joined by the young, internationally known conductor Trisdee na Patalung. The programme includes "Phra Nornad", "Pavane pour une infante defunte", "Wai Sa Pha Mae Malia" (Ave Maria in Northern Thai dialect), "Blumine", (the "lost movement" from Mahler's Symphony No 1) and Beethoven's Symphony No 5

The Sinfonietta will also play Trisdee na Patalung's moving setting of a lullaby with words by HM King Rama VI who passed away having known his daughter for only a single day.

The death of Princess Petcharat, another descendant of Thao Sucharit Damrong, has severed an important link to the creative universe of the Rama VI court. With the 100th anniversary of King Rama VI's accession approaching, nostalgia for those times is surfacing. The Sinfonietta pays tribute to a wonderful and much-loved princess who has played an important role in keeping modern people connected with that illustrious era.

The Siam Sinfonietta, a full symphony orchestra consisting of young people 12 and up, is one year old and has astonished the local music community by consistently performing classical music to a professional standard.

Admission is by donation in any amount. Th recommended donation is Bt500. Seats can be obtained at the door or by calling (02) 231 5273.

-- The Nation 2011-08-24

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