Thailand Live Sunday 3 Jun 2012

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RT@RichardBarrow: Jubilee Fete to celebrate 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign, today at British Club Bangkok from 1pm. Access via Silom Soi 18

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PM Yingluck follows up on environmental rehabilitation program

PHAYAO, 3 June 2012 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has taken on an inspection trip to get updated on the environmental rehabilitation program in the North.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Deputy PM Yongyuth Wichaidit on Sunday traveled to northern Phayao Province on an inspection trip and to follow up on the progress of the Kwan Phayao water retention capacity-upgrading project.

PM Yingluck stated that, with appropriate budget allocation to rehabilitate the environment and prevent possible future impacts, the area will be useful as a fishery and farming source for locals.

Concerning the inspection of waterways to be used as flood passage, the Premier said that related ministers will soon be assigned to follow up on the drought and flood handling measures being implemented, before she makes the visit later.

-- NNT 2012-06-03

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Energy Regulatory Commission sets funds for community development

BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 (NNT) - Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission Direk Lavansiri has made known the commission’s support to the Power Development Fund’s plans for the year 2012.

The plan involves development of communities surrounding seven power plants located in several provinces, such as Ratchaburi, Songkhla, and Suphan Buri. Among the target power stations is Dan Chang Bio-energy Limited in Suphan Buri.

The fund set aside for the plan totals 235 million baht. The Energy Regulatory Commission will transfer an initial amount of 135 million baht to the Power Development Fund at the beginning of this month to enable those projects to get started.

-- NNT 2012-06-03

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RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: "how PM knows the bills not aimed at getting Thaksin's money back is beyond me. She told reporters she hasn't read them yet!!"

RT@veen_NT: Abhsiit implies that PM Yingluck may not feel comfortable to give any comment on the bills.

RT@veen_NT: Interestingly, Abhisit told his supporters yesterday that Bt900 million in Thaksin's seized Bt46 billion could be Yingluck's money.

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RT@RichardBarrow: Don't forget to stock up on beer/wine today as from midnight, there is a 24hr ban on alcohol http://t.co/Cc5qbHP3

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88.9% of Thais want govt to focus more on solving economic problems than on pushing for deliberation of reconciliation bill: ABAC Poll /MCOT

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Crown Prince to perform royal functions on Visakha Puja Day

BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 (NNT) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will deputize for HM the King in officiating at religious ceremonies held in observance of Visakha Puja Day.

At 5 pm today HRH the Crown Prince is scheduled to proceed to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to present Prayer Fans to ranking monks who have been promoted to higher ranks.

At 6 pm on 4 June, HRH the Crown Prince will lead members of the Royal Family and court entourage in the triple candle-lit circumambulation ceremony or wien-thien procession around the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

His Royal Highness will then present offerings consisting of monastic necessities to monks at a ceremony inside the Temple.

-- NNT 2012-06-03

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