Thailand Live Friday 7 Sep 2012

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Phuket gets ready for tourism boom with ‘Big Cleaning Day’

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Phuket students don gloves as they head out to pick up trash at Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town yesterday. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket Vice Governor Sommai (in green jacket) stands in front of the ‘Cleanup Army’ at Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town yesterday. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: The three district offices covering the entire island staged cleanups at public areas across Phuket yesterday as part of the “Big Cleaning Day” initiative.

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Health Ministry: More Thais have committed suicide; trend likely to rise among teenagers

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT) – The Health Ministry has revealed that more Thais have committed suicide during the past 5 years, while expressing worries about the rising trend among the youth group.

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PTT to use public land for NGV stations

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT) – The Treasury Department has signed an MOU with PTT Public Company Limited, allowing the giant conglomerate to use 13 rai of public land to establish more NGV service stations.

Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, along with Treasury Department Director-General Narit Chaiyasut, and PTT Senior Executive Vice President for Gas Business Peerapong Achariyacheevin, signed the MOU. Four land areas in Phra Khanong, Bangkhuntien, Chom Thong, and Lak Si will be used for the NGV service stations.

The cabinet has earlier allowed the PTT to use 10 areas for the NGV stations. The Treasury Department is searching for six more appropriate locations to be allocated to the energy company.

The MOU is part of the government’s policy to promote the use of natural gas for transportation as an alternative to petrol.

-- NNT 2012-09-07

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Anti-Corruption Network asks all sides to fight corruption

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT) - To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Anti-Corruption Network, 42 member organizations of the network have agreed to designate September 6th of every year as the Anti-Corruption Day.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/582693-anti-corruption-network-asks-all-sides-to-fight-corruption/#entry5643751

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Flood and mudslide warnings issued across Thailand

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT)-The Natural Disaster Warning Center has issued warnings for people across Thailand against flash floods and mudslides this weekend.

According to the Center, the following provinces have been alerted of possible flooding and mudslides. They are Chiang Mai, Phayao, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Ubon Rachathani, Si Sa Ket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ranong, Phang-nga, Krabi, Trang, and Bangkok and its vicinity.

The Natural Disaster Warning Center also asked people to keep updated by monitoring information to be provided by the Center.

-- NNT 2012-09-07

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POLITICS

Kittirat must explain "white lies": Abhisit

Kittirat

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday called on Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong to answer his party's parliamentary motion about his "white lies."

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Private sector to hold workshop to help Thailand compete in world market

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT)-The Thailand Management Association and the Thai Chamber of Commerce will be jointly hosting a seminar in their efforts to bolster the competitive edge of Thai businesses.

The event will be held at the Plaza Athenee Royal Meridian Hotel from September 11-12, 2012. The topics of discussion will be centered on business strategies designed to enhance the competitiveness of Thai products and services in the global market and to improve the image of Thailand.

Results of the seminar will be presented to the government and are expected to be used as a guideline in laying down operational plans to raise the country’s competitiveness on a continual basis.

-- NNT 2012-09-07

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Finance Ministry to lower auto tax to ready Thailand for AEC

BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 (NNT) – The Finance Ministry is poised to lower taxes on automobile in a bid to ready Thailand for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.

Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said on Thursday that the Finance Ministry is considering a tax cut for manufacturers of energy-saving vehicles to 10 percent and for those who produce vehicles that run on gasohol to 20 percent.

Mr. Kittiratt stated that the planned policy is aimed at helping Thailand ready for the emergence of AEC in 2015, especially in the area of environmental conservation.

Moreover, the Finance Ministry is planning to set up an environment fund to promote such conservation awareness in the country, with the Board of Investment chosen to take the lead in this campaign.

In addition to the auto tax cut, the Finance Ministry said that tax privileges for industries which have made use of alternative energy or solar power may also be granted.

-- NNT 2012-09-07

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RT @tulsathit: Interior Ministry seeking to ban Facebooking and other internet uses among provincial officials starting Oct 1. via @kttvnews

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One million cameras will spy on future Bangkok criminals

An ambitious crime-fighting project would flood the streets of Bangkok with 1,000,000 surveillance cameras within three years. Residents will have to pay between 100 to 200 baht a month to help finance the “Miracle Eyes” project.

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Like it or not, corruption is the name of the game in Thailand

BANGKOK, Sept 7 – Corruption is increasingly acceptable in Thai society with an alarming trend of people seeing it as a way of life and willing to ‘tag along’ for personal gain.

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SET index closed at 1246.1, up 2.18; Bt/USD31.10; GBP49.43; AUD31.90; EUR39.19; CAD31.49; HKD4.00; SGD24.86; JPY39.17

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EGAT reservoirs can take more water

BANGKOK, Sept 7 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) gave assurances today that the capacity of its reservoirs nationwide is sufficient for much more water throughout the rainy season.

EGAT Assistant Governor for Hydro Power Plants Kitti Tancharoen said the excessive rainfall in the last few days increased the total water volume in EGAT dams to 40.44 billion cubic metres as of Sept 6, or 66 per cent of their total storage capacity. He said the current amount is 16 per cent less than last year’s volume at this time.

Water in all reservoirs this week is 1.083 billion cubic metres more than last week with the highest volume flowing into Bhumibol Dam.

The Ubol Ratana Dam, where the water level was rather low, now has more water, which he said is a positive sign.

The Bhumibol Dam currently has 6.7 billion cubic metres of water, or 50 per cent of its storage capacity, 38 per cent less than last year’s level at this time.

The Sirikit Dam has 5.6 billion cubic metres of water, or 60 per cent of its storage capacity, 37 per cent less than last year’s level.

Mr Kitti said the water in the reservoirs will be useful during the dry season. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-09-07

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DPM Chalerm Yubamrung to back outgoing police chief Priewpan Damapong as Pheu Thai Party's candidate for next Bkk gov. election /The Nation

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Customs slap Bt50mn fine on 20 grey auto dealers

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- About 20 grey auto dealers have been found falsifying import document, according to the Customs Department which are slapping total fines of Bt50 million.

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Female Police Officer Draws Her Gun In Dispute With Chevrolet Dealer

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