Thailand Live Sunday 9 Sep 2012

[Lite Beer]

350 more deer released into zoological park in Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATHANI, 9 September 2012 (NNT) - Mr. Sanchai Julamont, Director General of the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) says that a number of animals from Khao Kheow Open Zoo and Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo have recently been transferred to the provincial zoo of Ubon Ratchathani, scheduled to open this December.

The new additions, totaling 35, are comprised of Sambar deer, barking deer, brown-antlered deer, and Hog deer. These deer are meant to attract visitors from within the province of Ubon Ratchatani, as well as from other provinces and neighboring countries.

The Ubon Ratchatani Zoo has an area of approximately 1,200 rai, or 480 acres, mostly a fertile forest. As the zoo has been set up as a jungle park, visitors are able to view animals in their natural habitats while their safety will be treated with utmost importance.

Mr. Sanchai adds that the zoo is more than a tourist destination. It is also a place for learning about wild animals and nature for both locals and foreigners. The zoo will be open to the public in December 2012.

-- NNT 2012-09-09

[Lite Beer]

PM Yingluck expects economy to grow 5.5-6.5% this year; US$11 billion budget to be spent on water management, flood prevention /MCOT

[Lite Beer]

Thailand assures APEC leaders of its readiness to be the world's food reserve source

VLADIVOSTOK, 9 September 2012 (NNT) – Thailand has assured APEC leaders of its readiness to be a reliable source of food supply for the world while offering to host the international gathering again in 2022.

At the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Russia, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended a meeting on food security, which is one of the main focuses of this year’s meeting.

PM Yingluck expressed her appreciation towards Russia for giving an importance to the issue, which calls for more open and fair trade to allow the public to access quality food with justified prices.

She also told the meeting about Thailand’s keen interest in being the food production source for the world and readiness in helping any state which might have been hit by natural disasters.

In addition, the PM proposed to the meeting that Thailand will be delighted to host the APEC Summit in 2022.

After the meeting and a group photo session, all attending APEC leaders sat down for lunch together for the last time.

The Premier and the Thai delegation, at 4 pm local time, left Russia for Thailand, from Knevichi International Airport, Vladivstok, on a Thai Airways flight, which is scheduled to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport at approximately 7.50 pm Thai time.

-- NNT 2012-09-09

[Lite Beer]

PM Yingluck worried over flood disaster in northern Thailand

BANGKOK, 9 September 2012 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over the flood-induced disaster in Thailand’s North and instructed related agencies to promptly provide help to those in need.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM) Director-General Wiboon Sanguanpong said that the recent heavy rain in several parts of Thailand has caused severe flooding in many provinces.

Mr. Wiboon said all DDPM offices in related provinces and respective provincial governors have been urged to speedily provide assistance to those in need.

According to the DDPM chief, the northern region has seen the most serious disaster, with at least one of its rail tracks hit by mudslide resulting in the suspension of train service.

However, the State Railway of Thailand has started the repair works, and it is expected to be ready for service again soon.

Mr. Wiboon added that the Prime Minister has expressed her worries and inquired about the latest situation as well as instructed the Interior Ministry and related offices to assist those who have been affected without delay.

-- NNT 2012-09-09

[Lite Beer]

RT@RichardBarrow: New English Language Channel for Thailand called "IN Channel" launched on 21st September True CH90: richardbarrow.com/2012/09/new-en

[webfact]

to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 10 Sep 2012