Thailand Live Sunday 13 May 2012

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Thailand Live Sunday 13 May 2012

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Repeal the law on terror, says TRCT

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Commission criticises Thaksin govt for issuing a law that flouted democratic and legal norms

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554714-repeal-the-law-on-terror-says-trct/#entry5295868

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Democrats slam govt failure on rising prices

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Democrat Party spokesman Chavanont Intarakomalyasut yesterday called for the removal of the commerce minister and the Commerce Ministry permanent secretary for their failure to contain rising prices.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554715-democrats-slam-govt-failure-on-rising-prices/#entry5295870

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Police break up drug gangs in four provinces

THE NATION ON SUNDAY

BANGKOK:-- Police have arrested alleged drug dealers and smugglers in several provinces and seized narcotics worth hundreds of millions of baht.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554716-police-break-up-drug-gangs-in-four-provinces/#entry5295873

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Karen general boosts security after war of words with Chalerm

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:--The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) has beefed up security around the residence of its commander-in-chief, Maj-General Saw Lah Pwe, after Thailand asked Myanmar for help in arresting him.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554719-karen-general-boosts-security-after-war-of-words-with-chalerm/#entry5295884

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Yingluck heads to Bahrain and Qatar

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will officially visit Bahrain from today until May 15, and Qatar from May 15-16, to boost relations, cooperation in trade and medical services, and other aspects of bilateral ties.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554720-yingluck-heads-to-bahrain-and-qatar/#entry5295888

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EDITORIAL

The '111 club' returns to new surroundings

The Nation May 13,

BANGKOK:-- Considering her high popularity ratings, Yingluck is unlikely to be in a hurry to bring some of these veterans into her government

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554721-the-111-club-returns-to-new-surroundings-editorial/#entry5295896

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PRICE RISE

PM: Situation will improve after rains

THE NATION ON SUNDAY

BANGKOK:-- Economic ministers to survey the prices of essential goods

As assigned by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, economic ministers will today survey prices of goods at farms and markets in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and Chon Buri, Acting Government Spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554722-pm-situation-will-improve-after-rains/#entry5295907

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Fire causes Bt10m damage in Ratchaburi

The Nation on Sunday

RATCHABURI:-- A fire broke out in the Wat Khaolua community in Ratchaburi municipality yesterday, causing Bt10 million in damage.

Ten fire engines rushed to the scene and took around an hour to bring the fire under control after it spread rapidly to many wooden houses.

Police believe the fire might have started in a two-storey wooden house located in the middle of the community. They initially estimated the damage at no less than Bt10 million.

In related news, fires were reported yesterday in the Khao Baisri community in Chon Buri and a dormitory in Chiang Rai.

-- The Nation 2012-05-13

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Prostitute's role suspected in death of Bangladeshi

The Nation on Sunday

PATTAYA:-- A Bangladeshi man was found dead and two other Bangladeshis were found unconscious in a hotel room in Pattaya yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554613-bangladeshi-dies-two-others-in-a-coma-following-drugging-and-robbery-in-central-pattaya/#entry5295923

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Illegal Myanmar workers rounded up in Chumphon

The Nation on Sunday

More than 20 illegal alien workers from Myanmar were rounded up yesterday morning in a palm and rubber plantation in Chumphon's Muang district.

The governor and an Army taskforce went to a cottage and found 26 illegal male and female alien workers inside, along with two Thais, Saowapak Petsom, 29, and Supachai Khankhlee, 30.

The cottage owner, Payao Nakhom, 55, confessed that she was paid them Bt100 per head per day to provide meals for them.

The workers from Myanmar were taken from the border province of Ranong to stay at the cottage, from where they were due to be sent to Malaysia.

Supachai and Saowapak were to be paid Bt2,000-Bt3,000 per head for their part in the scheme, the latter told police.

-- The Nation 2012-05-13

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DDPM: 51 provinces now hit by drought

BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 (NNT) – The latest official report has confirmed that at least one more province has been hit by the current flood crisis.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Saturday that the total number of provinces hard hit by drought now stands at 51.

The DDPM has started collecting statistics on the drought impact since February 2nd.

To date, more than 38,600 villages in 520 districts are under the dry spell. The DDPM stated that 33 provinces are classified as the hardest hit areas, with northeastern Mukdahan and Loei as the only provinces that are completely hit by drought.

Meanwhile, it reported that 38.2 billion cubic meters of water are now stored at all major reservoirs across the country, or 55 percent of their total capacity. The current volume is also 970 million cubic meters higher than during the same time of last year. In terms of rainfall, Nakhon Sawan in central Thailand has recorded the highest level of 38.5 millimeters, followed by southern Prachuap Khiri Khan and northeastern Nong Khai.

-- NNT 2012-05-13

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Transport Ministry confident in state measures to prevent floods

BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 (NNT) – The Transport Ministry is confident that the government’s measures to handle future floods will be effective, particularly with the construction of new dykes along the western bank of Chao Phraya River.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....s/#entry5295936

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State-initiated shopping project heavily enjoyed by public

BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 (NNT) – The government-initiated project to make cheap goods available for the public has been well-received since its inception.

It was reported that a huge crowd of shoppers, on Saturday, flocked to the check out the special project, which offers cheap consumer goods, held in front of JJ Mall in Bangkok.

The project, titled ‘Thai Co-op for Thais”, was initiated under the cooperation of the Agriculture Ministry, the Cooperative Promotion Department, the Consumer Cooperative Federation of Thailand Limited and JJ Mall.

Although the scorching heat in Bangkok might have forced a number of consumers to stay home, quite a number of shoppers reportedly showed up to take home some bargains.

The highlight of Saturday shopping was eggs from a Layer Farmer Cooperative in Chachoengsao Province, which were available at a very special price of 75 baht per tray of 30 eggs.

On Saturday alone, as many as 500 trays were snatched up in no time.

The government-initiated project to help shore up consumer burden during the time of rising prices will continue in front of JJ Mall until May 18th.

-- NNT 2012-05-13

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RT@RichardBarrow: 7:52am 11,111 monks now walking through Samut Prakan http://t.co/wpjAiWYY

RT@RichardBarrow:8:10am Streets through Samut Prakan not long enough to cater for all monks. 1000's still waiting to starting walking http://t.co/zsE6zfKy

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RT@RichardBarrow: 8:45am Traffic heavily congested on Sukhumwit Rd in Samut Prakan as people leave the alms giving in Paknam. Will take an hour or so to clear

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Thai PM visits Bahrain, Qatar to boost cooperation

BANGKOK, May 13 -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra would officially visit Bahrain and Qatar between May 13-16 to foster relations and seek cooperation and particularly investments from the Middle Eastern countries.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....r/#entry5296166

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Phuket joins Andaman fight against coastal erosion

Phuket Gazette –

Breached sea defenses at Laem Tukkae village. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo

Mayor Phudit Raksaraj backs the anti-erosion plan. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554741-phuket-joins-andaman-fight-against-coastal-erosion/#entry5296241

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Water retention areas to be finalised this month, Govt ready to handle potential flood problems: Deputy PM Kittiratt /MCOT

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PHUKET OPINION: Few winners in war against the sea

Phuket Gazette –

Despite all the effort and money put into the promotion and development of Phuket, little common sense has prevailed in the fight against coastal erosion. Image: Gazette Graphics

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554759-phuket-opinion-few-winners-in-war-against-the-sea/#entry5296507

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DPM: Water retention areas to be determined by May

BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Kittiratt Na Ranong has revealed that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to finalize the aerial photography of Thailand in order to establish a clear water retention area by May 2012.

According to Mr. Kittiratt, the Japanese organization has contributed its assistance in the development of Thailand’s flood prevention system. In his discussion with JICA during his recent visit to Japan, JICA confirmed that the aerial photography of the country was nearing completion; thus, the determination of flood management zones should be announced within this month.

Once the aerial photographs are submitted, the government will be able to indicate the exact location where monkey cheeks will be set up. Thereafter, relevant agencies will be assigned to negotiate with local residents who may be impacted by the establishment of water retention areas. They will also publicize the government’s flood prevention scheme which consists of both short and long-term plans.

-- NNT 2012-05-13

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Pattaya red-shirts disrupt film production involving star Tuck Bongkoch after she posted FB msg criticizing protest over death of 'Uncle SMS' /TAN_Network

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Buriram police arrest yellow-shirt activist Karun Saingarm on airport closure case and brought both him and his car to BKK /TAN_Network

Deputy PM Kittirat to start another round of auction for red line electrical train following delays /TAN_Network

PM leaves for Bahrain and will return on Tuesday /TAN_Network

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Culture Ministry offers workshop for Hajj pilgrimage leaders

BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 (NNT) – The Ministry of Culture has provided a workshop for leaders of Hajj religious pilgrims, to ensure they can better facilitate the holy mission to Saudi Arabia this year.

According to the new rules and regulations on Thailand’s Hajj Affairs, Hajj pilgrimage leaders usually representing tour companies and travel agents organizing the pilgrimage, must undertake a training course and own an identification card as a pilgrim leader. Detailed information relating to Hajj pilgrimage, such as rules and regulations on Hajj Affairs, immigration process, travel and accommodation, health care, procedural steps in performing Hajj and Arabian and English languages for use in daily life, are provided in the course.

Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC), Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said the SBPAC is planning to improve and upgrade Thailand’s Hajj Affairs to the international standard within the next 3 years. In doing so, a large airport must be developed to accommodate Thai Muslim passengers from across the country while a hospital and a hotel should be available in the airport.

In addition, the SBPAC will push for those who are affected by the violence in the deep South to gain priority access to the pilgrimage, by allocating its quota of 200 people granted by the government each year for those people.

-- NNT 2012-05-13

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Commerce minister to propose Cabinet add cooked meals into price control lists, expects prices of fresh vegetables to fall within 2 weeks /MCOT

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Commerce Ministry to propose Cabinet add cooked meals into price control list

BANGKOK, May 13 – The Commerce Ministry will propose the Cabinet add cooked meals into the price control list on May 14, said Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom on Sunday.

The committee on prices of goods and service will propose the Cabinet on May 14 add cooked meals in the price control list, Mr Boonsong said.

After cabinet approval menus, prices, and selling locations will be specified in 7-10 days.

The minister said prices of some food ingredients have dropped and operators should reduce prices in accordance with real capital costs.

The measure to control cooked meals is likely to be implemented for about two months and it will be considered again whether or not it should continued to be put into place.

The Commerce minister on Sunday inspected the Si Mum Muang Central Market, a large wholesale vegetable market in Pathum Thani province adjacent to Bangkok, with about 3,000-4,000 tonnes of fresh vegetables bought and sold per day.

The minister was briefed by market officials on vegetable prices, that prices of some vegetables such as Chinese kale and cabbage are higher because of damage and lower harvests because of the extremely recent hot weather.

However, the price of medium-sized limes has dropped from six baht to three baht, while the price of string beans remain high at 60-70 baht per kilogramme.

Mr Boonsong said vegetable prices are likely to drop in the next two week as produce grown in May will comes to market.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to tackle higher good prices, the Commerce Ministry plans to open 1,000 local retail shops under its “Took Jai (favorite) shop” campaign across the country by the end of this month in order to supply goods at fair prices to consumers. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-05-13

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