Mini-video: The Zimbabwean President Laid A Wreath

[NBT TV Phuket]

1. Mini-video: The Zimbabwean president laid a wreath for tsunami victims at the Wall of Remembrance in Mai Khao.

On Saturday December 31st, the Zimbabwean president Mr. Robert Gabriel Mugabe, along with his spouse Madam Grace Marufu and children, laid wreaths for tsunami victims at the Wall of Remembrance in Mai Khao, Phuket. The victims included some Zimbabwean tourists. The president and his family observed 1 minute of silence in honor of those who departed. Mr. Mugabe also wrote a condolence message for the victims.

Led by Phuket Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura, the president and his family enjoyed an excursion on the island before returning to Bangkok.

2. Mini-video: Deputy Prime Minister Suwat was satisfied with the one year in memory of tsunami events saying that Thailand showed the area and people's rehabilitation.

Wrapping up the Thai government’s work on organizing the one year in memory of tsunami events, Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop said he was quite satisfied with the outcome. Mr. Suwat explained that the Thai government was praised by many international organisations as it reflected what and how the government has done for the past year including infrastructure, people’s state of mind and job placement for affected people. He firmly believed that the tourism industry will revive after the event and that means the well being of the Andaman region.

Countering the criticism that parties and entertainment were arranged right after the remembrance event, Mr. Suwat explained that the two parts were separated and that the Andaman festival is organized to add festive and happy moods for the region as it is part of the New Year holidays.

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from Andaman News TV11 Phuket, broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket + Radio Thailand FM90.5 Phuket, 8.30am Wednesday 4th January 2006 & www.Thaisnews.com

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