Justice Min Outlines Framework for Providing Relief for Southern Insurgency Victims

The Justice Minister visited the deep south to attend a meeting of the committee providing relief for victims of the southern insurgency.

He insists the authorities will provide timely aid to affected people under the same framework used for victims of political protests.

Justice Minister Pracha Promnok took part in a meeting of the Committee for the Relief of Victims of Southern Insurgency at the Southern Border Province Administrative Center, or SBPAC, in Yala Province.

It was his second attendance.

The meeting discussed a regulatory framework and rules to expedite the relief process, as the Prime Minister insisted that aid must be administered to all victims of the southern insurgency as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, SBPAC Secretary-General Police Colonel Tawee Yodsong said assistance has to be in compliance with religious principles.

Tawee said following discussions with Islamic committees in five southern provinces, they suggested that the government take into consideration the Muslim family and inheritance cases, as well as promote use of Malay language in the five provinces.

He said the SBPAC put a premium on providing relief to those in need and ensuring that all groups are accounted for, especially teenagers and orphans who will have to be provided with education and job training based on religious principles.

-- Tan Network 2012-01-13

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Education Minister: No Talk on Cabinet Reshuffle Yet

The Education Minister reiterated that there have been no closed-door discussions with the prime minister regarding the Cabinet reshuffle.

Education Minister Worawat Auapinyakul insists he did not discuss the Cabinet reshuffle with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra while traveling in the same van with her yesterday.

He added that it's the prime minister who has the authority to decide the appropriate time for a Cabinet reshuffle, and he is prepared to work as he is assigned.

Additionally, he reiterated there are no internal rifts within the Cabinet.

Worawat declined to comment on whether Industry Minister Wannarat Channukul will resign from his post, saying that it is a matter of the Puea Paendin Party.

Meanwhile, the Industry Ministry clarified that Wannarat will work at the ministry today as usual.

In addition, he has booked a ticket to Chiang Mai to participate in the mobile Cabinet meeting.

-- Tan Network 2012-01-13

Deputy PM Chalerm orders police to re-investigate death of pro red-shirt Maj Gen Khattiya or 'Seh Daeng' claiming new evidence /TANN

SET ended down by 3.25 points at 1,048.98 during midday break with value of Bt10.91 bn /TANN

SET index midday down 3.25 pts, 0.31 pct

Thai composite stocks index (SET) at midday Friday stood at 1,048.98, down 3.25 points, or 0.31 per cent amid light turnover of Bt10.91 billion turnover.

Blue chip SET-50 index was at 733.19, down 2.69 points, or 0.37 per cent.

Top five active (value) stocks: KBANK, BANPU, CPF, AP, PTTGC.

-- The Nation 2012-01-13

Songkhla under water for the second time

Up to a hundred households along a canal in Songkhla's Hat Yai district have been inundated by a second round of flooding this year.

The U-tapao canal overflowed its banks, inundating communities along the canal, and flooding blocked a shortcut roadway linking two districts.

However, the flash flood which hit many communities in the outer areas of Hat Yai district has receded. Flooding on Kanchanawanit Road, connecting Hat Yai and Sadao districts has fallen as the water quickly flowed into the U-tapao canal.

The local weather service in Songkhla warned of heavy rain and flash floods in the lower south today through Sunday in Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang and Satun and from Saturday through Monday in Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

The meteorological department also forecast high waves in the Gulf of Thailand and small boats were advised to stay ashore.

-- The Nation 2012-01-13

US Embassy Warns Of Possible Terrorist Attack In Bangkok

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SET index closed at 1044.81, down 7.42; Bt/USD31.64; GBP48.47; AUD32.56; EUR40.53; CAD30.91; HKD4.07; SGD24.43; JPY40.96

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Phuket Police investigate electrician beaten, strangled

Phuket Police suspect that the apparent murder occurred during a drinking session that turned violent. Photo: Wichai Witthawat

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DPM, Police Chief Confirm Arrest of Two Suspected Lebanese Terrorists

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AFP: Thailand detains suspect after US attack warning

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Phuket police ordered to ‘hunt down’ ‘Ae Inside’ killers

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Police Region 8 Deputy Commander Maj Gen Pisan Chuldilok ordered Phuket Police to 'hunt down Mr wisut's killers. Photo: Warisa Temram

The cover of the Thai-language journal Inside Phuket, which reads: "Flying Sor Kor 1: Probe into Nakalay Chanotes". Photo: Warisa Temram

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Thailand detains suspect after US attack warning

BANGKOK, January 13, 2012 (AFP) - Thai authorities said Friday they had detained a Lebanese man with suspected links to the Hezbollah militant group, after the United States warned of a terrorist threat against tourists in the kingdom.

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