Thailand Live Saturday 29 Sep 2012

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PM feels sorry that Yongyuth has resigned as Deputy PM, Interior Minister; no plan to reshuffle, to delegate work to other deputy premiers /MCOT

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Department of Marine and Coastal Resources inspects bamboo wavebreakers in Samut Sakorn

SAMUT SAKORN, 29 September 2012 (INN) – Mr. Boonchob Sudthamanaswong, director-general of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, paid a visit to areas where bamboo wavebreakers have been erected by groups of residents. The wavebreakers have been set up along the coast of the sea near Center for the Conservation of Marine Resources and Coastlines 2 in Samut Sakorn province.

The structure is that of a bamboo wall three to four stalks thick, with diameters of no less than three inches. The ends are set down in an upright position. There was also additional planting of mangrove forests, using plant varieties that will help fortify the inner portions of the forest. This is regarded as a success for members of the communities in the area, who joined together to combat the erosion of the coastlines in an a sustainable manner.

Furthermore, Mr. Boonchob and residents joined in the release of crab and blood cockles, in order to expand the number of marine life species and preserve the stability of the ecosystem.

-- NNT 2012-09-29

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Two quakes hit different spots of Thailand

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT)-Two small quakes were detected four hours apart in Chiang Mai in the North and Kanchanaburi in the West, with no initial reports of injuries and damage.

A 1.6 magnitude quake hit at 00.40 hrs in Chiang Dao district of Chiang Mai while a slightly bigger quake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale occurred yesterday in Thong Phaphum district of Kanchanaburi at 20.04 hrs. No reports of injuries and damage have been filed so far in the two areas.

-- NNT 2012-09-29

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Heavy rains forecasted in most areas of Thailand

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT)- A monsoon trough is still prevalent in the lower central part, the upper South and the East of Thailand. Residents in disaster prone areas have been told to embrace for flashfloods and mudslides.

According to a report by the Meteorological Department, heavy downpours can be expected across the country today. Fishermen must take precautions while at sea during this time. The report also suggested that Typhoon Jelawat, which is moving from Okinawa toward mainland Japan, should not have any impact on Thailand.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms can be anticipated in most parts of the country except for the North where 40% of the region will remain dry in the next few days. The tourist provinces of Phuket, Ranong and Phang-nga will experience heavy downpours. As for Bangkok and its vicinity, 80% of the area will be wet.

-- NNT 2012-09-29

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Royal Irrigation Dept: Upstream water to have no impact on key economic areas of Bangkok

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT) – The Royal Irrigation Department has assured that the water from upstream will not have any damaging impact on the economic zones of Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

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Prime Minister respects Yongyuth Wichaidit's decision to resign

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her entourage returned to Thailand this morning after attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. Asked for her comment on Mr. Yongyuth Wichaidit’s decision to resign from his positions as deputy prime minister and Minister of Interior, Ms.Yingluck said she had learned the news with regret because Mr. Yongyuth was a knowledgeable and capable person who always sacrificed for others. However, she respected his decision.

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Suspected insurgent on mcycle follows Pattani police riding motorcycle before shooting him in head with handgun, seriously wounding him /MCOT

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First Airbus A380-800 aircraft delivered to THAI

BANGKOK, Sept 29 -- The first of Thai Airways International (THAI)’s six Airbus A380-800 jetliners has been delivered to the national flag carrier this morning from the Airbus assembly plant in Toulouse, France, according to Chokchai Panyayong, THAI Executive Vice President for Strategy and Business Development Department.

A welcoming ceremony for the first aircraft was held at Suvarnabhumi airport. THAI has become the ninth airline to receive what is billed as the world's largest and most eco-efficient aircraft.

Mr Chokchai, who is also Acting THAI President, said the aircraft named "Sri Rattana" by HM the King was one of six Airbus A380-800 aircrafts that THAI has purchased to replace six aging Boeing 747 aircrafts which would later be decommissioned.

He said THAI expected that when all six Airbus A380-800 aircrafts were in operation, the company's revenue would increase by 10 per cent to Bt220 billion.

THAI will place the aircraft into service on October 6 for the Bangkok-Hong Kong and Bangkok-Singapore routes. After the second Airbus A380-800 aircraft is delivered in November, the two aircrafts would be on service for Bangkok-Frankfurt and Bangkok-Hong Kong routes from mid December.

In January 2013, when the third aircraft is delivered, the service would expand to include Bangkok-Narita and the fourth aircraft would service the Bangkok-Paris route starting next February. The remaining two aircrafts would be delivered late next year.

The THAI version of the Airbus A380-800 would offer a total of 507 seats in three classes - 12 seats in Royal First Class, 60 seats in Royal Silk Class (Business Class) and 435 seats in Economy Class. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-09-29

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Minister of Commerce revives Thai Cuisine to the World project

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT) - Mr. Boonsong Teriyapirom, Minister of Commerce, said during the weekly television program “Yingluck Government Meets the People” this morning that his visit to the New York City to attend the UN General Assembly, provided an excellent opportunity for the Ministry of Commerce to hold a Thai Restaurant Week in the city.

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Prime Minister sums up her visit to New York

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Bangkok Governor assures capital residents flooding situation will last only a few hours

BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 (NNT) – The Bangkok Governor has assured the public that the capital’s drainage system has been improved to help solve the problem of flooding, which is now believed to last only a few hours.

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