Thailand Live Sunday 27 May 2012

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Thailand Live Sunday 27 May 2012

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Sondhi returns to Lumpini stage

The Nation on Sunday

Sondhi

Bangkok:-- Yellow-shirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul made a return to the movement yesterday by holding a special version of his popular 'Thailand Weekly' TV show.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....e/#entry5334864

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PAD to stage rally on Wednesday

The Nation on Sunday

Supporters of the People

BANGKOK:-- Group vows to oppose reconciliation law, which it says is aimed at absolving Thaksin; Chamlong slams Sonthi for 'about-turn'

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558173-pad-to-stage-rally-on-wednesday/#entry5334868

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Abhisit sees 'whitewash' move behind reconciliation bill

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Opposition and Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday the opposition would move to oppose the reconciliation bill, as it believes the legislation aims to whitewash individuals who committed wrongdoing in connection with Assets Examination Committee (AEC) cases.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558174-abhisit-sees-whitewash-move-behind-reconciliation-bill/

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Runoff water hits 100 homes in Uttaradit

The Nation on Sunday

UTTRARADIT:-- About 100 houses were hit by forest runoff in Uttaradit's Nam Pat district yesterday, while some 300 trawlers based in Ranong suspended fishing due to high waves and heavy downpours.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558175-runoff-water-hits-100-homes-in-uttaradit/#entry5334874

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AYUTTHAYA VISIT

Royal trip hailed as step toward unity

PIMNARA PRADABWIT,

JEERAPONG PRASERTPOLKRUNG,

SAMRIT JIAMJARERNPORN

THE NATION

AYUTTHATA:-- Seeing King in good health a boost for all Thais, Chavanond says; PM urges nation to build on positive atmosphere

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558176-royal-trip-hailed-as-step-toward-unity/#entry5334882

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EDITORIAL

Red-shirt leaders reunite, but times have changed

The Nation May 27, 2012 1:00 am

BANGKOK:-- What will be the message to red shirts when Jatuporn, Natthawut, Veera host live political show on June 2?

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558177-red-shirt-leaders-reunite-but-times-have-changed/#entry5334887

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-- The Nation 2012-05-27

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12 Taiwanese held over call-centre scam

The Nation on Sunday

CHONBURI:-- Twelve Taiwanese nationals were arrested in Chon Buri yesterday for alleged involvement in a call-centre scam.

Chon Buri police searched a rented house in Bang Lamung suspected of being the base of a foreign call-centre scam, deceiving victims to transfer money to the syndicate.

Three houses were in the complex. After a search, police arrested 12 Taiwanese nationals, both male and female, including Chen Chin-shan, 36, the alleged leader of the gang. Chen also faced additional charges after he tried to bribe police with Bt1.5 million to release him.

Police seized office equipment, notebook computers, plus communication devices for Internet access and notebooks.

Authorities also searched another rented house where the group was staying before moving to the aforementioned house. They found another 25 phones, eight notebook computers and modems for Internet access.

-- The Nation 2012-05-27

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Pair arrested on weapons charges

The Nation on Sunday

CHIANG RAI:-- Police and Army officials manning a checkpoint on the Paholyothin Highway at the Myanmar border in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district arrested two men in possession of weapons, the officials told a press conference yesterday.

Wichai Jaijamras, 37 and Methawin Khamma, 30, were nabbed with weapons while driving a pick-up towards Muang district. A search of the suspects' hotel room yielded more weapons.

Officials seized a shotgun, two pistol frames, three rifle frames, 13 pistols (9mm) with 750 bullets, one .22-calibre pistol with 100 bullets, six .38-calibre bullets, 25 shotgun shells, 12 rifle bullets, a set of pistol handles, 25 magazines for a 9mm pistol and five magazines for a .22 pistol.

Wichai said they were hired to transport the guns to a trader. The duo was charged with having weapons without permission and carrying them in a public place

-- The Nation 2012-05-27

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Pickpockets hit Lady Gaga concert

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Police arrested five members of a Vietnamese pick-pocket gang at Suvarnabhumi Airport as they were about to flee home after reportedly stealing valuables from fans during the Lady Gaga concert in Bangkok on Friday.

Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Winai Thongsong told a press conference yesterday that the three Vietnamese women and two Vietnamese men, aged 22-41, were nabbed along with three iPhones, 32 other cell phones, a portable Playstation and Bt500,000 cash in various currencies.

The airport arrests stemmed from the previous arrest of five suspected Vietnamese pickpockets, who allegedly stole valuables from concertgoers at the Rajamangala National Stadium. Police contacted three victims to identify their stolen items.

-- The Nation 2012-05-27

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Fatal shooting prompts searches

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Following Friday's student brawl on a No 131 Bangkok bus (Min Buri-Nong Chok) in which a bus driver was killed by a 'stray' bullet, Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Winai Thongsong yesterday said police would conduct locker searches to prevent such fights.

Some 20 Kanchanapisek Technical College students onboard the bus got into an argument with a group from Kanchanapisek Vocation Training College Nong Chok. One of the latter group shot at the bus, but the bullet fatally struck driver Chakkapan Khotjan, 51.

Winai said police were checking security camera footage to identify the shooter. And they would join college teachers to search students' lockers and search students before leaving colleges to prevent brawls. He said the measure had proven effective at Pathumwan Institute of Technology and Rajamangala University of Technology's Uthen Thawai campus.

-- The Nation 2012-05-27

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16 drug dealers nabbed; many speed pills seized

The Nation on Sunday

BANGKOK:-- Sixteen people have been arrested in six separate police raids on suspected drug dealers in many provinces, with more than 100,000 amphetamine tablets seized, police said yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558179-16-drug-dealers-nabbed%3B-many-speed-pills-seized/#entry5334910

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PM Yingluck arrived in Australia for 4-day official visit

SYDNEY, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – The Thai prime minister has arrived in Australia for a 4-day official visit.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the Thai delegation arrived at the Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia on Saturday at 8.20 p.m. local time, or 5.20 p.m. Thai time.

PM Yingluck’s official visit to Australia is scheduled during May 26th and 29th and aimed at tightening both nations’ relations, boosting confidence in Thai economy and politics, and promoting the Thai-Australian strategic cooperation.

The trip is also hoped to boost the collaboration of the two nations that could be mutually beneficial in such areas as trade, investment, energy and food security, and scientific and technological exchange.

During the visit, the premier will also meet with representatives from the Thai community and Thai restaurant operators in Sydney, in hopes of collecting more information about problems and obstacles that will be used in the execution of the “Thai Cuisine to the World” project.

-- NNT 2012-05-27

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DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster

BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced by heavy rain forecast for the week ahead.

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued its latest warning on Saturday, stating that a monsoon trough over Thailand’s North and upper Northeast is facing strong Southwest monsoon present over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

As a result, all over the country will likely experience heavy rain until Monday.

The Meteorological Department has warned residents of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, Prae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang Nga and Satun to beware of flash flood during this period.

Moreover, it has asked fishing boats on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to be extra-careful due to the possibilities of moderate waves of 2-3 meters. Small boats are also asked to stay ashore during May 26th-29th.

With the warnings out there, the DDPM has collaborated with all its branch offices in related areas to prepare measures to prevent and solve any problems that may be caused by flood and storm, such as landslides.

The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry’s Department of Mineral Resources has also notified all surveillance volunteers to watch out for the reports of landslide and promptly inform affected residents.

-- NNT 2012-05-27

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PAD to gather in protest against reconciliation bill on Wednesday at Royal Plaza /TAN_Network

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Heavy rain and strong waves of 2-3m today and tomorrow /TAN_Network

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UN observers confirms death of 92 people in Syrian town

Beirut - United Nations observers confirmed Saturday, after visiting a town in central Syria, that 92 people had died there - among them 32 children - in what activists said was shelling by government forces.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558187-un-observers-confirms-death-of-92-people-in-syrian-town/#entry5335063

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RT@RichardBarrow: Democrats to file a lese majeste complaint against DSI police chief for not charging Jatuporn with lese majeste (Bangkok Post)

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Government approves special budget to help pineapple farmers

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – The government has approved a special budget to help pineapple farmers, who have been suffering the problem of falling prices.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Weera Sriwathanatrakoon said on Saturday that Prachuap Khiri Khan’s pineapple, which is its major crop, has been battling the problem of plunging prices for some time.

As the problem has not shown any sign of easing, the government has approved a special budget to buy up more than 60,000 tons of pineapples at the price of 4 baht a kilo.

Mr. Weera is confident that the government’s assistance will effectively solve farmers’ plight.

According to the Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor, related state agencies are speedily working on the budget allocation while the supply purchase will likely start next week.

He added that all pineapples that the government has bought up will be sent to the processing plants, which will transform the supply into canned pineapple for sales whenever prices go up again.

Mr. Weera has stressed that crop supplies eligible for the state incentives are to be of the same quality farmers have sold to factories as young pineapples will not be of any use.

-- NNT 2012-05-27

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Ra​ilway workers attempting to retrieve empty derailed railcars in Lampang, no one injured /MCOT

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Thai PM opens "Thai Kitchen to the World Kitchen" event to promote Thai food industry, encourages more Thai investment in Australia /MCOT

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Railway workers attempting to retrieve empty derailed train carriages in Lamphun

LAMPANG, May 27 - Railway workers are attempting to retrieve 11 empty derailed train carriages in Lamphun currently blocking the railway to the North.

Panat Mongkolrit, a railway official at the Nakhon Lampang train station said that work to retrieve the Chiangmai-Bangkok train derailed on Saturday evening has not yet finished but is expected to be completed by today to clear the route for northbound trains.

Train service from Bangkok could still run to the Nakhon Lampang station on Sunday morning with the station providing air-conditioned buses to take passengers on to Chiang Mai.

No one was wounded in the incident, as there were no passengers on the train when it derailed. The cause of the accident is still unknown. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-05-27

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Lady Gaga's Jakarta concert cancelled, promoters reveal

Jakarta - A concert by US pop star Lady Gaga in Indonesia has been cancelled following protests by hardline Islamic groups, the show's promoters said Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558240-lady-gagas-jakarta-concert-cancelled-promoters-reveal/#entry5335922

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Thai PM opens "Thai Kitchen to the World" event to promote Thai food industry

SYDNEY, May 27 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra opened the 'Thailand: Kitchen to the World' event in Australia to promote the Thai food industry while encouraging more Thai investment in that country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558241-thai-pm-opens-thai-kitchen-to-the-world-event-to-promote-thai-food-industry/#entry5335999

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Public Health Ministry: 4,000 chemical compounds created by lighting just one cigarette

BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – According to the Public Health Ministry, lighting up one cigarette can expose one to over 4,000 chemical compounds and 42 carcinogens, all of which are hazardous to the health.

Public Health Permanent-Secretary Dr. Paijit Warachit has announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has set “Tobacco Industry Interference” as the main concept of this year’s World No Tobacco Day, which falls on 31 May. The 2012 theme stresses on raising the awareness of policy-makers and the public to stay ahead of the tobacco industry’s games and tricks.

On the occasion of the approaching World Tobacco-Free Day, the Public Health Ministry is set to hold a press conference on 28 May to announce the 2012-2013 measures to prevent tobacco-related problems, which aims to reduce the number of smokers and patients of smoking-related diseases, such as lung cancer, Ischemic heart disease and Emphysema, among others.

Dr. Paijit said that one person who is willing to quit smoking will contribute to cutting down the emission of 4,000 chemical compounds and 42 kinds of carcinogens from the burning of one cigarette.

-- NNT 2012-05-27

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PM aims to make Thailand global food reserve

SYDNEY, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra presided over the opening ceremony of “Thailand: Kitchen to the World” during her visit to Sydney, Australia, while hoping to promote Thailand as a global food reserve for the future.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/558241-thai-pm-opens-thai-kitchen-to-the-world-event-to-promote-thai-food-industry/#entry5336058

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Rescue crews save 3 tourists trapped by flash floods at waterfall in Phetchabun /MCOT

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Dusit Poll: Disharmony and bad economy cause unhappiness for Thais

BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 (NNT) – A recent poll conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University has indicated that Thai people see the disharmony in society and the poor economic situation as the root of their unhappiness.

Conducted on 2,328 people across the country during 21-26 May, the Suan Dusit Poll asked respondents to state what makes them happy and unhappy when they are with their family, in their community, and in the Thai society.

More than half of the respondents said they feel happy from the love and understanding of their family. Meanwhile, fights and disagreements are the number-one cause of unhappiness, followed by financial difficulties and health problems.

When asked about the happiness and unhappiness within their community, the respondents stated that the helpfulness and harmony among community members bring them happiness whereas negative factors, such as selfishness, drugs, gambling and robbery lead to their discontent.

Looking at the Thai society as a whole, the respondents voted kindness, generosity and smiles as the key factors to the Thai people's happiness, followed by harmony and the conservation of the Thai identity. On the other hand, most people have indicated that at present they are feeling distressed because of the disunity among the Thai people, as well as selfishness, high cost of living and corruption, among others.

However, the respondents have suggested ways to keep themselves happy and cure their unhappiness by looking at the bright side of things, resigning themselves to the truth and changes, turning to Buddhism and leading a sufficient life.

-- NNT 2012-05-27