webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 FEMALE POWERCentral's Yuwadee among 50 top businesswomen in AsiaThe NationYuwadee Chirathivat is the only businesswoman from Thailand enlisted in Forbes Asia's 2013 list of 50 Top Businesswoman. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622445-centrals-yuwadee-among-50-top-businesswomen-in-asia-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 SOUTH CRISISThailand agrees to talk peace with southern Muslim rebel groupThe NatiomKUALA LUMPUR: -- Thai security officials on Thursday signed adeal to start peace talks with a Muslim rebel group involved in escalating violence in the southern provinces that has killed more than 5,000 people since 2004. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622388-thailands-yingluck-malaysias-najib-to-announce-joint-steps-on-thai-south/#entry6157475 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 40 Transsexuals rounded-up by Police in South Pattaya PATTAYA:--Police Colonel Suwan, the Pattaya Police Chief led a group of 20 Police Officers and Police Volunteers on an early morning mission to the main entertainment areas of South Pattaya with the task of rounding up as many transsexuals as possible who, the Colonel says, are the main group responsible for tourist-related crimes in the Pattaya area. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622446-40-transsexuals-rounded-up-by-police-in-south-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 5 Million Baht seizure of fake branded items at two Pattaya Shopping Malls PATTAYA:--Prompted by recommendations that Thailand be placed on a “Watch List” for 2013 by the US Government in relation to the production and sale of counterfeit items, the Thai Government has declared that 2013 is the “Year of IP Protection” and the Police are now working tirelessly to clear Pattaya of those involved in Intellectual Property Violations. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622450-5-million-baht-seizure-of-fake-branded-items-at-two-pattaya-shopping-malls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 3,000 NE cooperative groups members blocked Friendship Highway,Nakhon Ratchasima;wants govt to review debt repayment moratorium plan,help solve debts /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 EGAT negotiating with Malaysia for electricity purchaseBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is under discussion with Malaysia’s power plants for the purchase of the Malay electricity.EGAT Governor Suthat Pattamasiriwat said the authority had contacted large and small power plants in Malaysia to buy their power. If successful, it will add more power to Thailand’s power reserves, and thus ensure higher energy security.The EGAT is also campaigning for less energy consumption among industries and households during the anticipated peak period of April 5th. He expected Thailand to have 1,000 megawatts of extra power reserves if the nation could secure additional power from Malaysia, and the energy saving campaign is successful,Factories have been asked to suspend production during the peak hour of 1-2 pm on April 5, which is the first day of the energy outage due to maintenance at the Yanada natural gas platform in Myanmar. Households could also help by having no more than one air conditioner on per household.As for the management of electricity in Bangkok and the South, which will be directly affected by the power suspension in Myanmar, the EGAT has affirmed that it could draw the power from other areas, by working with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority and Provincial Electricity Authority.-- TNA 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: World Thai Martial Arts Festival in Ayutthaya, 17-22 March 2013 http://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/307009529462263809/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Residents of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat warned against dangers from heavy downpours during this periodNARATHIWAT, 27 February 2013 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has warned residents of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces against dangers from the heavy downpours during this period.Water inundates several spots, mostly rolling plains, in 7 districts in Narathiwat province. Flash runoffs have contributed to much of the inundation.In Yala province, rolling plains and areas adjacent to rivers continue to be flooded. At least 200 families in Ban Thung Riang in Yupo sub-district, Mueang district, add to the latest households in the province to become flood-afflicted. The local school also had to suspend classes.In Phatthalung province, 1-meter high floodwaters from Kong-ra and Sinakharin districts moved into 11 more villages in Mueang district. Officials were helping the newly affected locals move their belongings to higher ground.-- NNT 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Farmer protesters block Mittraphap Road heading toward Nakhon Ratchasima; demand government help for debt moratorium, cause traffic jam /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sex Herb Turns Elderly Hmong Stepdad Into Rapist A 72-year-old Hmong tribe mountaineer was arrested for raping his 18-year-old stepdaughter for 9 years. He confessed that a rare sex herb he grows high in the mountains made him desire sex several times daily. But his wife was too old to satisfy his needs, so he raped his stepdaughter. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622465-sex-herb-turns-elderly-hmong-stepdad-into-child-abuser/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Another impressive, profitable year for MCOT.By English News BANGKOK, Feb 28 - MCOT, one of Thailand's leading broadcasting companies, today reported a net profit of Bt1.769 billion last year, representing a 28 per cent growth from the preceding year.MCOT President Anek Permwongseni said last year's total revenue of Bt5.939 billion, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, was mainly from its television business which generated an income of Bt3.519 billion - a 14 per cent rise from 2011.Revenue from commercials on TV Channel 9 shows, excluding news and cartoon programmes, expanded by 55 per cent while commercial revenue from news slots was 27 per cent higher, he said.The state-owned organisation, which is listed on the Thai stock market, also made an impressive 115 per cent growth in other related businesses combined, including new media, rental and commercials from MCOT network satellite TV which provides 15 C-band channels, media. publicity for the government and the private sector, as well as media production for True Vision and GMM Grammy.Mr Anek said MCOT generated Bt942 million revenue from its radio network last year, representing a 10 per cent increase from the previous year, adding that the central and provincial radio stations have successively maintained their market shares despite competition from cable television and other new media.The corporation's total spending of Bt3.62 billion, an increase by 11 per cent from 2011, contributed to a Bt1.769 billion net profit which is 28 per cent higher than in 2011. Earning per share is Bt2.56. (MCOT online news). -- TNA 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Gay men launch online attack on Thai Red Cross over ban on gay blood donorsBy Praj Kiatpongsan“What does that even mean?” furious gay men attack Thai Red Cross over ban on gay blood donors.BANGKOK: -- In a YouTube clip posted yesterday, three gay men berated the Thai Red Cross over the humanitarian organization’s refusal to accept blood from homosexual donors, claiming that this policy was discriminatory. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622494-gay-men-launch-online-attack-on-thai-red-cross-over-ban-on-gay-blood-donors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 MEKONG MASSACREChina to execute four over Mekong murdersFile photo : Nor KhamBEIJING: -- China planned to execute alleged Golden Triangle drug lord Nor Kham and three accomplices after their death sentences were approved by the nation's highest court, state media said on Thursday.The executions would be carried out on Friday by a court in Kunming, capital of the south-western border province of Yunnan, court officials were quoted as saying.Thai citizen Hsang Kham, Lao citizen Zha Xika, and Yi Lai, who was stateless, also faced execution on Friday.The four men were convicted of murdering 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River in October 2011.The court had arranged for relatives and representatives of the Thai and Lao consulates to meet the men in Kunming before their executions, the official Xinhua news agency said.Nor Kham and his gang were found guilty of attacking two Chinese cargo ships in collusion with Thai soldiers, while they kidnapped other Chinese sailors and held their ships for ransom earlier in2011, the court said.At his appeal hearing in December, Nor Kham was quoted as saying he "neither plotted nor ordered the murder" of the sailors in October2011 and only heard about the attack later.During his trial, Nor Kham accused Thai soldiers of sole responsibility for the attack.But he later pleaded guilty to the charges, before changing his plea again at the appeal hearing, according to state media reports.Two other members of Nor Kham’s gang, both Myanmar citizens, were given a suspended death sentence and eight years in prison for their involvement in the murder, kidnapping and hijacking.-- 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 British Ambassador announces new Honorary Consul for Pattaya Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622528-british-ambassador-announces-new-honorary-consul-for-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Man dies in second Phuket hit-and-run in two daysPhuket GazettePHUKET: -- A 21-year-old security guard from Phattalung has died after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car on the road from the Heroines’ Monument (map here) to Pa Khlok late last night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622539-man-dies-in-second-phuket-hit-and-run-in-two-days/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 The deep roots of Thailand's southern insurgency - Facts BANGKOK, Feb 28, 2013 (AFP) - Hopes of peace have been raised after Thailand on Thursday signed its first-ever public agreement with a rebel group in its Muslim-majority south, pledging to work toward ending a festering insurgency. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622540-the-deep-roots-of-thailands-southern-insurgency-facts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 SET index closed at 1541.58, up 23.53; Bt/USD29.61; GBP44.82; AUD30.27; EUR38.80; CAD28.82; HKD3.81; SGD23.84; JPY31.9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 BoT: Thai exports recovering, tourism still robustBANGKOK, 28 February 2013 (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that Thai exports are starting to rebound while the tourism sector has been doing well since the beginning of this year, with more than 2.3 million tourists having visited Thailand.Senior Director of the BoT’s Macroeconomic and Monetary Policy Department Methee Supapongse said the overall Thai economy in January 2013 had expanded due to increasing private consumption, investment and exports. The Thai exports, he added, had a tendency to gradually improve in line with the more stable global economy.According to Mr Methee, all groups of Thai industrial exports have shown good signs, especially steel and metals, automobiles and electrical appliances. Exports of agricultural produce have also expanded, whereas the production of the industrial sector has slightly slowed down.As for tourism, Mr Methee said it was considered favorable, thanks to the continuously increasing arrivals of Chinese, Japanese and South Korean tourists. Other factors contributing to the healthy economic situation in Thailand include a low jobless rate, declining inflation and balance of payment surplus.-- NNT 2013-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 RT@RichardBarrow: Dates confirmed so far for football matches in Bangkok: Manchester United on 13 July & then Chelsea on 17 July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 to continue: Thailand Live Friday 1 Mar 2013 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/622643-thailand-live-friday-1-mar-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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