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webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 POLITICS PM fears violence at protest The Nation Court rejects legal challenge to protest; police claim plot to kidnap Yingluck BANGKOK: -- A partial Cabinet meeting yesterday enforced the Internal Security Act (ISA) in three Bangkok districts to deal with the anti-government rally scheduled for tomorrow, while the police chief expressed fears the protesters may try to kidnap the prime minister. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 PRINCE MAHIDOL AWARD Two doctors share prize The Nation The winners of this year's Prince Mahidol Award for Medicine come from Britain and Nigeria. BANGKOK: -- Sir Michael David Rawlins was honored this year for his patient oriented treatment style, while Nigerian physician Uche Veronica Amazigo, a former director of a medical centre for prevention of blindness, won for her work in preventing the loss of sight and eradicating parasite induced blindness at community level. The winners were announced yesterday by Udom Kachinthorn, dean of Siriraj Hospital's Department of Medicine, speaking in his capacity as deputy chairman of the Prince Mahidol Foundation. The foundation was set up in 1992 by His Majesty to mark his late father Prince Mahidol's birth centenary. The foundation - currently chaired by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn - awards an individual or organization for making a major contribution to humanity via medicine. Each prize comes with a cash award of US$100,000 (Bt3 million), a certificate and a medal. Manas Srisodapol, director general of the Foreign Ministry's Department of Information as well as chair of the subcommittee for the foundation's public relations, said 75 names from 34 countries had been nominated this year. Over the past three years, an international selection committee has been making its recommendations to the Princess, but the final decision lies with her. The award ceremony will be held in January at the Chakri Mahaprasart Throne Hall. Vijarn Panich, chairman of the foundation's award committee, said Dr Rawlins had completed his medical training at the St Thomas Hospital in London and currently chaired the National Institute for Excellence in Medical Science and Health. He is also a leading advocate of employing verifiable data to assess the efficacy of medicine and medical instruments. His view of medicine covers the aspects of the economy, society and ethics, and he advocates health policy that is appropriate, transparent and verifiable. Vijarn said Rawlin's work has allowed for high standard yet reasonably priced public health care across the United Kingdom. Amazigo, meanwhile, studied tropical medicine at Bernhard Nocht Institute of Tropical Medicine in Germany as well public health at Harvard University. It is partly due to her work that parasiteinduced blindness is nearly eradicated in Nigeria and up to 40,000 cases are prevented each year. -- The Nation 2012-11- 23
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 SOUTH CRISIS Pattani school director killed on way to funeral The Nation A school director was fatally shot near her school as she was driving to a funeral in Pattani's Nong Chik district yesterday. PATTANI: -- Nuntana Kaewchan, 51, of Banta Kamcham School was shot in the face and torso. She was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries there. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Saddle up for Loy Krathong Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul The Nation Psy performs at last Sunday BANGKOK: -- Psy will add his 'Gangnam Style' twist |to the traditional holiday with a concert next week in Muang Thong Thani Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Police chief put in charge instead of Army boss for fear of favouritism The Nation BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet yesterday decided to enforce the Internal Security Act (ISA) in the inner areas of the capital as a measure to control the Saturday protest, but put police chief Adul Saengsingkeaw in charge rather than the Army chief, who is traditionally empowered to enforce the law. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Time to step back and reassess Avudh Panananda The Nation BANGKOK: -- Tomorrow will be a day of reckoning for the government and its Pitak Siam opponents, so perhaps both sides should reflect hard before charting their next move. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Court says Pitak Siam rally can proceed The Nation BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Court yesterday rejected three petitions filed against the Pitak Siam group seeking to block its anti-government protest tomorrow, according to a court spokesman. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Poisoning suspected in woman's death The Nation Angthong ANGTHONG: -- A woman's death from an apparent poisoning early yesterday has been linked to a dispute with a neighbor, but police say they have not yet ruled out the possibility of suicide. The woman's two sons also fell ill, but survived. "We are investigating the case and looking into all possible scenarios," Angthong Police chief Pol Colonel Chudej Kongkanpai said. Prathum Ngarmcharoen and her sons, aged 12 and 10, developed symptoms of poisoning on Tuesday. While the boys recovered, Prathum succumbed early yesterday in hospital. Her body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine to determine the exact cause of death. Her sons, Santi and Chaichanapon Chaiseeorn, were placed under the care of the Angthong Home for Children out of concern that another attempt might be made on their lives. The key suspects were identified as Paitoon Ngarmcharoen, an older brother of Prathum, and neighbor Piboon Bangphanwimon. Prior to Tuesday's apparent poisoning, Piboon had accused the boys of stealing Bt20,000 and allegedly assaulted the pair to force a confession from them. The boys insisted on their innocence, and in the end their mother lodged a police complaint against Piboon. "Piboon will be charged with physical assault -- The Nation 2012-11- 23
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Youth forgetting how to communicate: Ohec The Nation BANGKOK: -- Young people are having problems with interpersonal skills because instead of having face-to-face conversations, they are talking more via digital means, the Office of Higher Education Commission (Ohec) revealed yesterday. Full story:
webfact Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 17,000 nurses threaten to go on strike The Nation Network calls for contract workers to be given permanent status right away BANGKOK: -- Some 17,000 nurses across the country will strike work in January if their demand that they be employed as civil-service workers are not met, a nurses' network announced yesterday. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Additional Bt70-billion borrowing needed for rice-pledging scheme: TDRI Suphannee Pootpisut The Nation BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry plans to ask the government to allow additional borrowing of Bt70 billion to support the rice-pledging scheme, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Thai man dies playing video game BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2012 (AFP) - A Thai video game addict died in front of his computer after a string of marathon all-night sessions, police said Thursday. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 ANTI-GOVT RALLY Govt trusts police to control protest The Nation Worries Army will favour protesers; ISA enforced in some areas of city BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet yesterday decided to enforce the Internal Security Act (ISA) in the inner areas of the capital as a measure to control the Saturday protest, but put police chief Adul Saengsingkeaw in charge rather than the Army chief, who is traditionally empowered to enforce the law. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Thai stock index opens on Friday at 1,277.30, down 2.21 points /MCOT
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Government forces nervously await 'D-Day' By Digital Media BANGKOK, Nov 23 – Thailand's police and military have intensified order-keeping measures including enforcing the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Bangkok following intelligence reports that the anti-government political rally at the Royal Plaza tomorrow will possibly escalate and continue for several days, according to government officials. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 AEC launch delayed a year by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit BANGKOK, 21 November 2012: ASEAN leaders have decided to delay the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for 12 months until 31 December 2015 to give more time to prepare regulations. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 PM says ISA enforcement aimed to provide safety for public By Digital Media BANGKOK, Nov 23 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday explained that her government's decision to enforce the Internal Security Act (ISA) is aimed to ensure safety for the public during tomorrow's mass rally by Pitak Siam group. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Roads around Parliament, Royal Plaza, Govt House closed as part of security preparation for this weekend's anti-govt rally at Royal Plaza bye Pitak Siam /Nation
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 PM working as usual at Govt House, not attending Senate debate in Parliament; Authorities advise avoiiding 5 roads near Govt House, Parliament /MCOT
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Former Deputy PM Sanan Kachornprasart admitted to Siriraj Hospital due to emphysema, possible discharge in 2-3 days: close aide /MCOT
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webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Domestic car production exceeds 2 million units this year By Digital Media BANGKOK, Nov 23 – Thailand’s automotive industry is jubilantly celebrating its “2012 Golden Year” as the annual automobile manufacturing has surpassed 2 million units for the first time in five decades. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Phuket teaching assistant suspended over 'child hitting' allegation Phuket Gazette Prapan Kanprasang (left), chief of the Phuket Damrongtham Center (provincial ombudsman’s office) at Provincial Hall questions Ratkaphat Tonnum over her allegation of a teaching assistant hitting her 4-year-old son. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong PHUKET: -- A female teaching assistant at Koh Kaew Child Development Center has been suspended pending an investigation over a mother’s claim that the assistant slapped her 4-year-old son in the face. Full story:
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 UPDATE: Pitak Siam pledges non-violent protest against government By Digital Media BANGKOK, Nov 23 – Thailand’s anti-government Pitak Siam group reaffirmed that its rally tomorrow will be peaceful and more than 500,000 protesters are expected to turn up at the rally site. Full story:
Lite Beer Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Transport Co schedules more provincial buses at winter holidays. By Digital Media BANGKOK, Nov 23 - The state-run Transport Co will increase upcountry-bound buses from Bangkok by almost 25 per cent at the Dec 28-31 to cope with increasing numbers of New Year's holiday travelers and family members returning home during the festive season,. it was announced today. Wuthichart Kalyanamitra, president of the Transport Co, said the normal 23,000-plus provincial buses scheduled on Dec 28-31 will be increased to more than 28,000 in order to serve a projected 752,000 passengers. Friday Dec 28 will likely be the peak outbound day while travelers will gradually return to Bangkok between Dec 31 and Jan 3. Mr Wuthichart was reporting the situation to Deputy Transport Minister Prasert Janruang-thong who visited the Transport Co today to discuss additional service for bus commuters during next month's New Year's holiday period. He expressed confidence that the increased bus service will be sufficient to serve outbound and inbound passengers who can book their tickets 60 days in advance through a 24-hour call centre number at Telephone 1490. Mr Wuthichart said security will be boosted at the Transport Co's central bus terminal at Chatuchak by installing 12 more closed-circuit cameras while security guards will be on duty at all bus terminals operated by the company. Traffic police will set up alcohol and drug inspection units at bus terminals to check bus drivers before taking the wheel, he said. (MCOT online news). -- TNA 2012-11-23
Lite Beer Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 Deputy PM Chalerm asserts authorities won't use violence responding to anti-government rally; ISA enforcement reasonable; apologises to public for traffic inconvenience /MCOT
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 German Drug Dealing Suspect Arrested On Pattaya Beach Road Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/600155-german-drug-dealing-suspect-arrested-on-pattaya-beach-road/
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 Pitak Siam rally: Closed roads in Bangkok Full story:
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