webfact Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Schools closed, more residents evacuated as South floodsThe NationNARATHIWAT: -- Floods continued to wreak havoc in the deep South yesterday, with roads submerged, schools closed and at least 130 people evacuated.In Narathiwat, flood water has covered several areas and disrupted the lives of about 6,500 residents. In the worst-hit spots, water levels soared to 1.5 metres.Officials yesterday evacuated 28 people in hard-hit areas to the Tessabarn 4 School, which is serving as an evacuation centre, raising the number of evacuees there to 158.Although days-long downpours eased yesterday, flooding has not subsided. At least four schools in Narathiwat's Muang and Rangae districts have suspended classes indefinitely, after 24 roads were flooded to a depth of 50-80 centimetres.Officials are using pumps in a bid to clear the roads.Typical of the many vulnerable residents who are suffering was Juan Jornsuwan, a 36-year-old visually impaired woman lamented that flooding was making her life even harder.In Songkhla, two districts were yesterday declared flood-hit zones. In Rattaphum district, 4,240 people were struggling with floods and 2,240 rai of farms and 320 rai of paddy fields were inundated."The damage has reached well over Bt9 million," said Songkha's disaster prevention and mitigation chief So Hemakul.He said that while Rattaphum had been declared a flood-hit zone, the Klong Hoi Khong district had been declared a storm-hit zone."The storm has damaged many houses in Klong Joi Khong," said So, who pledged to deliver help quickly to those affected.-- The Nation 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 UPDATEThailand to be taken off money-laundering blacklist: SihanartAtapoom OngkulnaThe NationBANGKOK: -- Thailand is set to be removed from the blacklist of countries perceived as non-cooperative in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) secretary-general Sihanart Prayoonrat said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622271-thailand-to-be-lifted-from-money-laundering-terrorist-financing-blacklist/?p=6156566#entry6156566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 New Bt5bn centre to predict floodingPongphon SarnsamakThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Water and Climate Information Centre opened yesterday with the key mission of predicting floods in the Chao Phraya River basin. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622386-new-bt5bn-centre-in-bangkok-to-predict-flooding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Exit poll to be conducted by BSRU, Nation UniversityThe NationBANGKOK: -- Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (BSRU) will join forces with the Nation University and the Television Pool of Thailand to carry out an exit poll for the March 3 Bangkok governor election.BSRU lecturer Sing Singkachorn said the exit poll would be carried out on 20,000 respondents across Bangkok districts - 400 respondents per district. Ten people will be stationed in each district to poll people in the age groups 18-35, 36-45 and 45-plus, with respondents also classified according to occupation.Survey officials will dressin plain student uniforms free of any signs, and stay 20 metres away from polling stations.They will collect information only from people they see exercising their voting right and exiting the polling station. They have been told not to coerce voters to answer questions, and are banned from disseminating the survey's results. If pressured by canvassers they will leave the area immediately without divulging any information.Survey officials will introduce themselves to voters and ask them to fill in questionnaires by themselves, without giving spoken answers.Answers will be keyed in through the USSD mobile phone system.Apart from their personal information, voters will be asked the following questions: Whom did they vote for this time? Whom did they vote for in the previous election? Which party didthey vote for this time? Did they vote for an independent candidate? How much time willthey give the winning governor to deliver results - three months, six months or one year.The survey information will be sent no later than 2pm on election day and analyses will be completed by 2.30pm.Sing urged surveyed voters to be truthful, as the poll's results could be politically exploited.He said pollsters had been told to leave their posts if they encountered red shirts or yellow shirts, as other officials would work in their place at other polling booths.-- The Nation 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Voter turnout 'will be deciding factor'Kornchanok Raksaseri,Attayuth BootsripoomThe NationThe Bangkok Election Commission and the Non-Formal and Informal Education kick off a campaign inviting Bangkok residents to go out and vote for a new Bangkok governor this Sunday.Pheu Thai director confident as Pongsapat enters final straitBANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party's election director Phumtham Wechayachai spent most of his interview with The Nation yesterday either grinning or bursting into fits of laughter. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622387-bangkok-governor-election-voter-turnout-will-be-deciding-factor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yingluck, Najib to announce joint steps on SouthPiyanart Srivalo,Khanittha Theppajorn,Anapat DeechuayThe NationMoU spells out areas of bilateral cooperationKUALA LUMPUR: -- The Thai and Malaysian prime ministers will today announce joint moves to seek a solution to the unrest in the deep South. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622388-thailands-yingluck-malaysias-najib-to-announce-joint-steps-on-thai-south/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ministry seeks to trim rice pricePETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAITHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- With rice exports moving sluggishly, the Commerce Ministry will tomorrow propose that the National Rice Policy Committee revise down its pledged price from Bt15,000 a tonne to Bt13,000 or Bt14,000 a tonne for white paddy rice in April's second-crop harvest season. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622389-thai-commerce-ministry-seeks-to-trim-rice-price/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 10% cut in plant's power use soughtTINNAKORN CHAOWACHUEN,WATCHARAPONG THONGRUNGTHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- The Industry Ministry will seek cooperation from factories throughout the Kingdom by asking them to reduce their electricity consumption by 10 per cent this year, permanent secretary Witoon Simachoked said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622391-10-cut-in-plants-power-use-sought-thailand-energy-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 THAI TALKFrom 'curfew' to 'peace offensive' in one weekSuthichai YoonThe NationBANGKOK: -- It's a bizarre state of affairs. You have a deputy prime minister in charge of national security who has to be scolded by the prime minister for publicly showing his reluctance to visit the deep South. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622392-from-curfew-to-peace-offensive-in-one-week-thai-talk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 POLITICSAbhisit, Suthep violated resolution on police construction: DSIThe NationFile photo : TharitBANGKOK: -- There is solid evidence that Abhisit Vejjajiva and Suthep Thaugsuban violated a Cabinet resolution on the project to construct new police station buildings, said the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Wednesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622393-abhisit-suthep-violated-resolution-on-police-construction-d-s-i/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thais score lowest in TOEFLWannapa KhaopaThe NationBANGKOK: -- With TOEFL scores averaging at 450, Thai students' proficiency in the English language appears to be the lowest in the Asean region. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622394-thais-score-lowest-in-t-o-e-f-l/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 UPDATE Find killers of anti-waste campaigner: rights group The NationCHACHOENGSAO: -- The recent killing of Prajob Nao-opas, a village headman in Chachoengsao who fought against polluting firms in his hometown, marks yet another example of the fundamental failure of Thai authorities to protect activists who risk their lives to defend their communities, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622137-slain-village-leader-fought-firms-dumping-industrial-waste-in-chachoengsao/?p=6156623#entry6156623 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 UPDATE Thesis adviser banked millions 'for student' The NationBANGKOK: -- University thesis adviser Sombat Chantarawong yesterday gave his side of the story in regard to Bt27 million of allegedly ill-gotten wealth linked to retired Defence official Gen Satien Permthong-in. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622127-ex-senior-defence-official-accused-of-unusual-wealth-bangkok/?p=6156628#entry6156628 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 French family saved from speedboat adriftPhuket Gazette PHUKET: -- A French man and his family were rescued on Tuesday night after their speedboat broke down about two nautical miles from Koh Sirae. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622398-french-family-saved-from-speedboat-adrift-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 DSI uncovers skullduggery in Phang Nga, and PhuketNattha ThepbamrungPol Lt Col Paisit Wongmuang of the DSI engages in polite conversation with one of Blue Sand Co’s directors, Pol Sgt Kanongdech Palasuwan.PHUKET: -- Officers from the Bangkok-based Department of Special Investigations (DSI) have rolled their sleeves up and launched a wide probe into all kinds of problems over land cheating problems on Phuket and in Phang Nga. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622399-d-s-i-uncovers-skullduggery-in-phang-nga-and-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 History of the Danish Embassy in BangkokBY GREGERS MØLLERBANGKOK: -- The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is located in the middle of what is today downtown Bangkok. It is hard to believe that just one hundred years ago, this area was just a swamp to the east of the city. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622400-history-of-the-danish-embassy-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Danish craft beer hits Thailand Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622267-danish-craft-beer-hits-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Bangkok Police Checking YouTube Clips Of Thai Girl Beatings Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622263-bangkok-police-checking-youtube-clips-of-thai-girl-beatings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 RT @BBCWorld: Anger at China restaurant notice: "This shop does not receive The Japanese, The Philippines, The Vietnamese And dog" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thai stock index opens on Thursday at 1,530.58, up 12.53 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 UPDATE: Thailand, rebel group agree to seek peace talks KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's government on Thursday signed its first-ever agreement with a rebel group in its Muslim-majority south, pledging to work toward peace talks aimed at ending a festering insurgency. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622388-thailands-yingluck-malaysias-najib-to-announce-joint-steps-on-thai-south/#entry6157038 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Bill seeking Bt2 trillion loans to be tabled to Lower House next monthBy English NewsBANGKOK, Feb 28 – An ambitious plan to develop Thailand’s overall infrastructure which will compel the government to seek Bt2 trillion in loans was approved on Tuesday by the cabinet which assigned the Finance Ministry to draft a bill on the mammoth public debt to parliament next month, according to a senior Thai official. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622426-bill-seeking-bt2-trillion-loans-to-be-tabled-to-lower-house-next-month-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thai PM visits Malaysia for 5th Annual ConsultationBy English NewsBANGKOK, Feb 28 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra left Bangkok this morning to visit Malaysia for the 5th Annual Consultation (AC) with her Malaysian counterpart Najib Tun Razak. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622388-thailands-yingluck-malaysias-najib-to-announce-joint-steps-on-thai-south/#entry6157128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 HM the King makes a change of air from hospital ward by taking a river viewBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) - His Majesty the King yesterday afternoon (February 27) made a change of air from his hospital ward on the 16th floor of Siriraj Hospital by visiting Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital situated nearby, for a dinner with a view of the Chao Phraya River.His Majesty the King left Siriraj at 16.20 hr with a happy face, wearing a blue shirt and black trousers, with Khun Thong Daeng, his favorite pet dog, on a leash. He then proceeded by car to Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital and went up to the 7th floor where he had a dinner and watched the scenery of the Chao Phraya. He also visited a physical rehabilitation room of the Institute of Thai Applied Medicine located on the same floor. His Majesty the King returned to Siriraj Hospital at about 19.30 hr.A large number of well wishers who learned about the news of the royal visit gathered along the way between the two hospitals to greet His Majesty the King. They all expressed the same feeling that they were very happy to see His Majesty in good health.Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital was opened last year (2012) after two years of construction. It is one of the projects designed to make Siriraj Hospital the Southeast Asian center of excellence in the field of medicine.-- NNT 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thailand determined to push forward with more rigorous anti-human trafficking effortsBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) – Thailand is on course to push forward with more rigorous efforts to clampdown on human trafficking. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622434-thailand-determined-to-push-forward-with-more-rigorous-anti-human-trafficking-efforts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Cabinet okays draft legislation on THB2tril state borrowing planBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved the draft law to enable the government to make a large borrowing for the implementation of its infrastructure development initiatives. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622426-bill-seeking-bt2-trillion-loans-to-be-tabled-to-lower-house-next-month-thailand/#entry6157164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 FATF removes Thailand from its "black list" of countries at severe risk of hosting money launderingBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) – The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) reveals that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an Inter-governmental body combating money laundering and terrorist financing, has resolved to remove Thailand from its list of countries severely at risk of hosting money laundering or monetary support for terrorism. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622271-thailand-to-be-lifted-from-money-laundering-terrorist-financing-blacklist/?p=6157216#entry6157216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Law lecturer apologizes for hitting women, pays THB1,000 fineBy Coconuts Bangkok BANGKOK: -- Yesterday, a 48-year-old man made a public apology to a 27-year-old woman and her friend for hitting them during a roadside fight. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622438-bangkok-law-lecturer-apologizes-for-hitting-women-pays-bt1000-fine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Commerce Min to propose lowering of pledged non-glutinous unmilled rice price to National Rice Policy Committee at meeting Mar.1 /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Zoological Park plans to open 2 more zoosCHIANG MAI, 28 February 2013 (NNT) - The Zoological Park Organization of Thailand has revealed that it will open two more zoos in Thailand as tourist attractions and learning centers on biodiversity and nature.Zoological Park Organization of Thailand Deputy Director Wisit Wichasil said that two zoos in Ubol Ratchathani and Khon Kaen will be open soon.The Ubol Ratchathani Zoo has been unofficially opened since December last year. It is located on a 1,200-rai area of Dong Fa Huan Sanctuary in Muang District about 12 kilometers from the provincial center. Dong Fa Huan is the only wildlife sanctuary in Thailand with great biodiversity and unique forest.Meanwhile, the Khon Kaen-Udon Thani Zoo will be open soon. The zoo is located on a 3,300-rai area in Khao Suan Kwang District, Khon Kaen. Spectacular animals such as camels, jaguars, and orangutan will be shown to the public. In the African Zone, visitors could walk on the sky walk to watch the animals.The Khon Kaen-Udon Thani Zoo will also be a breeding and research center for wildlife. The old ecosystem is preserved and the zoo will also serve as a natural classroom for students. -- NNT 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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