DeSantis Pushes Back on Climate Change’s Role in Stronger Storms

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Govt sets eyes on tourism as extra revenue earner
By English News



BANGKOK, May 21 – Thailand's Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) at 5.3 per cent compels the government to speed up economic stimulation to achieve a 5 per cent growth for this year, according to Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641041-thai-govt-sets-eyes-on-tourism-as-extra-revenue-earner/

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Taxi fares to be raised as living cost rises

BANGKOK, 21 May 2013 (NNT) – The Transport Ministry is considering raising taxi fares, given the rising cost of living and cab rental rates.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641054-taxi-fares-to-be-raised-as-living-cost-rises/

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Thailand Can Ease Monetary Policy If Economy Slows, Prasarn Says
By Suttinee Yuvejwattana

BANGKOK: -- Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said monetary policy could be eased if the economy loses momentum, signaling he may cut interest rates next week after slower-than-estimated growth last quarter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641057-thailand-can-ease-monetary-policy-if-economy-slows-prasarn-says/

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DDPM: heavy rains and winds expected to hit South

PHANG-NGA, 21 May 2013 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is issuing a stern warning to residents in the South to brace for more heavy rains and possible landslides.

The Department reported that a strong southwestern monsoon is prevailing over parts of the Andaman Sea, bringing widespread heavy rains and generating up to 3-meter waves during May 21-24.

Phang-Nga DDPM chief Somkiat Intharakham urged residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas to closely monitor the situation and prepare for worst-case scenarios. Southern locals needing additional assistance are advised to contact the office at 076-460607-460599.

Phang-Nga and other southern provinces have seen a dramatic increase in rainfall and high waves. Fishermen have complained that due to strong winds, their boats have been kept ashore for over a week.


-- NNT 2013-05-21

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PM to visit Japan May 22-25

BANGKOK, 21 May 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is due to visit Japan from May 21-25 to attend an international conference and to discuss bilateral relations with her Japanese counterpart.

Ms Yingluck will deliver a keynote address to Japanese business leaders on the development of Dawei Special Economic Zone on Wednesday before meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito the next day.

She is expected to discuss with Prime Minister Abe ways to strengthen the bilateral relationship and to raise investor confidence in using Thailand as a production base.

The premier will attend the 19th Future of Asia conference, co-hosted by Nekkei and Japan's Center for Economic Research, on the topic "Investing in the Future of Asia" on May 24. She is scheduled to visit Japan’s elderly care projects on Saturday before returning to Thailand.


-- NNT 2013-05-21

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Police asked to remove protesters in Sanam Luang
Chanikarn Phumhiran
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok have been asked to remove hundreds of government opponents staging a protest in Sanam Luang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641063-bangkok-police-asked-to-remove-hundreds-of-protesters-in-sanam-luang/

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Pornthip removed as chief of Central Institute of Forensic Science
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Khunying Pornthip Rojanasunan was Tuesday removed as the director of the Central Institute of Forensic Science and was transferred to the post of an inspectorgeneral for the Justice Ministry.

Her transfer was approved by the Cabinet during its weekly meeting yesterday. The Cabinet also approved her appointment as an advisor to the committee in charge of implementing policies to tackle southern insurgency.


-- The Nation 2013-05-21

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Cabinet approves appointment of Theerat Rattanasewee as government spokesman, replacing Thossaporn Sereerak /MCOT

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SET index closed at 1643.43, up 0.03; Bt/USD29.59; GBP45.03; AUD28.97; EUR38.04; CAD28.73; HKD3.81; SGD23.44; JPY28.73

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Northeastern Thais turning edible insects into income

By Digital Media

KHON KAEN: -- In Thailand's northeastern province of Khon Kaen, research on Eri silkworms by Khon Kaen University is showing local residents how to add value to their silkworm crops to earn higher income from them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641089-northeastern-thais-turning-edible-insects-into-income/?utm_source=newsletter-20130521-1714

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CHIANG MAI: URGENT BLOOD DONATION

A 12-year-old girl Burmese girl is in URGENT need of blood for a life-saving heart operation.

Info: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641099-urgent-need-for-b-negative-blood-in-chiang-mai/

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Pornthip loses director job at forensic-science agency
Piyanut Tumnukasetchai
The Nation

Khunying Pornthip Rojanasunan was Tuesday removed as the director of the Central Institute of Forensic Science and transferred to the post of inspector-general for the Justice Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641103-pornthip-loses-director-job-at-forensic-science-agency/

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Southern Thailand blackout

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http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641117-blackout/

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Massive power cut hits Phuket and entire South
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- A massive blackout apparently originating from a fault at the hydropower station at the Rachaphraha dam in Surat Thani blacked out Phuket tonight, along with all provinces to the south.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/641117-blackout/page-2#entry6424721

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Thailand Live Wednesday 22 May 2013

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