Thailand Live Monday 11 Jun 2012

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SET index midday up 23.86 pts, 2.12 pct

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thai composite stocks index (SET) at midday Monday stood at 1,150.96, up 23.86 points, or 2.12 per cent in line with regional shares after EU agreed to lend Spain up to $125 billion to help troubled Spanish banks.

Blue chip SET-50 index was at 802.55, up 18.87 points, or 2.41 per cent.

Top five active (value) stocks: PTTG, SCB, PTT, TOP, IVL.

-- The Nation 2012-06-11

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RT @AsifAAhmad: Hope ALL Thais will be able to watch their favourite team play tonight. England expects!

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Opposition will boycott 3rd reading of draft charter amendment

BANGKOK, June 11 - Thailand's opposition parties on Monday vowed to not join the vote on the third reading of charter amendment draft if it is put on the agenda of tomorrow’s joint sitting of Parliament.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561714-thai-democrats-to-walk-out-of-parliament-if-charter-amendment-bill-goes-to-vote/#entry5380176

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Govt chief whip affirms no voting on 3rd reading of charter amendment bill on Tuesday joint sitting, to ask cabinet for House session closure June 19-20

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Yingluck not confirm, deny speculation she would become defence minister

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined to deny or confirm speculation that she would concurrently hold the position of defence minister in the next Cabinet reshuffle.

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Coalition whips resolve to delay third reading

The coalition coordination committee on parliamentary affairs resolved Monday to delay the third reading of charter amendment bill, the chief whip said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561714-thai-democrats-to-walk-out-of-parliament-if-charter-amendment-bill-goes-to-vote/#entry5380208

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PM begins her flood tour today

BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today embarks on a four-day flood tour to eight provinces, covering areas from downstream provinces to the northern region, to inspect the progress of flood response preparedness.

Ms Yingluck is today scheduled to chair the meeting of the Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management at the government house as well as pay a visit to inspect flood-related projects in downstream provinces.

Following the discussion with the flood committee, the premier and her entourage are expected to travel to Pathum Thani province to review the progress of flood solving and infrastructures, particularly on Chulalongkornrangsit sluice gate and Klong Rangsit dyke.

Later in the afternoon, Ms Yingluck will visit Rojana Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya province to preside over a ceremony to present the government’s funds for dyke constructions to six industrial estates in the province.

The premier will conclude her trip today by inspecting a flood drill at Wat Pohling in Sena district and water retention areas in Ayutthaya province.

-- NNT 2012-06-11

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Labour Ministry extends alien worker registration to December

BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 (NNT) – The Labour Ministry has extended the foreign worker registration period, from June 14th to December 14th this year, after it has found that many migrant workers still have not registered to be legal workers.

The ministry has revealed that currently over 1 million migrant workers are legal. Ninety percent of them are Burmese, followed by Cambodian and Laotian. However, the number of illegal migrant workers remains high; therefore, the Labor Ministry has decided to extend the period for foreign labour registration to December.

Currently, the government is encouraging foreign workers from neighboring countries to work in Thailand. When the nation was hit by flood last year, many foreign workers returned to their home countries and never come back. As a result, Thailand is now in need of more foreign workers, especially in the fields of fishery, agriculture, and construction.

As the ASEAN Community is set to take place in 2015, an expert on alien worker management has suggested that the government prepare to bring in migrant workers as demand for labour will eventually rise. He said that workers in all provinces must be legal, and training is needed to develop their skill.

-- NNT 2012-06-11

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Govt scales down nuclear plan

BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 (NNT) – The National Energy Policy Council has agreed to the third revision of the Power Development Plan (PDP) and scaled down the nuclear power plant plans.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561800-govt-scales-down-nuclear-plan/#entry5380244

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Yongyuth warns people against blocking roads

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit Monday warned the people against blocking roads to highlight their grievances, saying the government would no longer tolerate with such practices.

Yongyuth said the people could submit their complaints to the government about their grievances but they had to avoid violating the laws by blocking roads.

"If they block roads, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the government will not tolerate it. The government will not give in to demands made through mob rules," Yongyuth said.

He cited the case of three leaders of protesters in Pathum Thani as a warning example. He said the three leaders were sentenced to Bt1,000 fine each and one-month jail term for blocking a road in Pathum Thani over dissatisfactions on flood compensations. The jail term was suspended.

-- The Nation 2012-06-11

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RT @tukky_nt: NBTC resolved to fine TrueVisions Bt20,000 per day for not airing #Euro2012 until they can televise the matches via ThaiPBS

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POLITICS

Defence minister says he would not object to his removal

The Nation

Sukampol

BANGKOK: -- Defence Minister ACM Sukampol Suwannathat said on Monday that he would not mind if he were to be removed from the Cabinet.

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POLITICS

PM to spend week inspecting flood prevention measures

The Nation

File photo : Yingluck

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today sets off on her four-day flood trail excursion to eight provinces, covering areas from downstream Pathum Thani to the north, as she inspects the progress of flood prevention measures.

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3G

CAT-True deal violates law: NBTC sub-committee

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A sub-committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) ruled the deal of CAT Telecom and True Move was in violation of the Frequency Allocation Act's Article 46

Chairing the sub-committee to consider the 3G deal, Chairuek Ditta-amnart said that the resolution was reached on June 6 and it would be forwarded to the NBTC within this week. He expects the board to convene and announce the ruling next week.

"For today, all I can say is the matter is resolved. The consideration is not postponed. Yet, more explanation would come from the NBTC’s secretary general," he said.

A source said that the sub-committee suggested CAT Telecom and True Move to amend the contracts in 7 areas.

-- The Nation 2012-06-11

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Korkaew calls on Parliament president to go ahead with 3rd reading

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt leader and Pheu Thai MP Korkaew Pikulthong Monday called on Parliament President Somsak Kiartsuranon to go ahead with the third reading of the charter amendment bill despite a court injunction against it.

Korkaew said Somsak should ignore threats that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the Cabinet would be taken legal action against if bill is deliberated in the third reading on Tuesday.

He said the amendment bill does not have any wording that would cause the amendment to be regarded as an effort to topple the Monarchy Constitution as alleged by the opponents.

Korkaew said if Somsak dared not go ahead with the third reading, the red-shirt people would no longer defend a "coward Parliament president".

-- The Nation 2012-06-11

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PM confirms President Thein Sein visit to Thailand

BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Myanmar’s president Thein Sein confirmed his state visit to Thailand.

Following a meeting with the Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management today, the premier said that Myanmar is maintaining good relations with the kingdom despite a diplomatic hiccup. She also asserted President Thein Sein is still scheduled to visit Thailand.

Ms Yingluck elaborated that the date of an official visit is yet to be specified as both parties are discussing the logistics of the meeting.

The premier confirmed that the Thai government had earlier clarified to Myanmar’s ruling government regarding their Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to Thailand.

-- NNT 2012-06-11

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RT @veen_NT: GMM Grammy is now holding a presser on the True-Grammy negotiation regarding #Euro2012 broadcast at its building via @ppaew_kcl

RT @veen_NT: GMM Grammy has issued a statement slamming TrueVisions on #Euro2012 - in Thai http://bit.ly/Kv1cm0 via @MrNaling

RT @veen_NT: Grammy hopes True will make member understand in a straightforward manner, and respect the broadcast rights management." -GMM's statement.

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Phuket's Soi Dogs launches 'Trade of Shame' campaign against dog-meat trade

Phuket Gazette

The Thai Veterinary Medical Association estimates that as many as 500,000 Thai dogs per year are transported to Vietnam and Southern China, where they are butchered for dog meat. Photo: Soi Dog Foundation

Most recently several successful interceptions have been made in Ubon Ratchathani as smugglers try to outfox the authorities by changing routes. Photo: Soi Dog Foundation

PHUKET: -- The Phuket-based Soi Dog Foundation has launched a “Trade of Shame” campaign to raise awareness of the illicit dog meat trade in Asia.

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CRIME

Bangkok's 'acid' attacker arrested and charged

The Nation

Rachan

BANGKOK: -- A suspected serial chemical attacker has admitted sprinkling a mixture of bathroom cleaners on other people on 30 occasions in Bangkok over the past two months, acting city police chief Pol Maj Gen Kamronwit Thoopkrachang told a press conference Monday.

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RT @tukky_nt: GMM's latest statement: TrueVisions subscribers will face black screen indefinitely until Uefa's decision by this week."@ktnews #Euro2012

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EURO 2012

NBTC slaps fine on TrueVisions

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's broadcasting committee agreed to impose penalties on TrueVisions and called for the immediate end to pending actions that take consumers as "hostages".

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CRIME

Bangkok's 'acid' attacker arrested and charged

The Nation

Rachan

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SET index closed at 1158.07, up 30.97; Bt/USD31.47; GBP48.79; AUD31.26; EUR39.57; CAD30.61; HKD4.05; SGD24.49; JPY39.34

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American Private School Teacher Accused Of Sex With Minors At His East Pattaya Home

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561832-american-private-school-teacher-accused-of-sex-with-minors-at-his-east-pattaya-home/

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Stun Gun stops Foreign fighter outside Pattaya Police Station

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561836-stun-gun-stops-foreign-fighter-outside-pattaya-police-station/

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Songkran Murder suspects caught by Pattaya Police

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/561837-songkran-murder-suspects-caught-by-pattaya-police/

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Phuket Execution: Two suspects confess, one maintains innocence

Phuket Gazette

Savit Jongrukin demonstrates to the police his position relative to Ms Sumittra when he shot her at close range from behind. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

Standing next to the getaway vehicle (from left) are driver Aroon Patan and gunman Savit Jongruk, who both confessed to their parts in carrying out the murder. Trying to distance himself from the pair is Sanguan Phu-ngern, who maintains his innocence. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Two of the three men arrested for the shooting execution of Sumittra Namfak in Phuket on Saturday have confessed to taking part in the murder.

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AVIATION

Suvarnabhum's runway renovation starts tomorrow

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thai AirAsia informed its passengers today that some flight times and schedules may be affected during June 11-August 9, as renovation of Suvarnabhumi Airport's east runway will be carried out.

Airport of Thailand announced four days ago that it will close the east runway during June 11-August 9, for the first renovation after the airport was opened in 2006. The operator did not expect any troubles as the period is normally a low season. Now, the airport caters service to 120,000 passengers per day, against 170,000 during the high season. It is also coordinating with airports under its supervision like the ones in Chiang Mai and Phuket, as well as U-Tapao. They could provide supporting services in case of emergency.

In a statement issued today, Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that as a result of the renovation, some flight times and schedules may be affected. Passengers are advised to stay alert and informed about their travel schedule by checking their flight times once they arrive at the airport in order to proceed with their travel plans accordingly.

-- The Nation 2012-06-11

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