webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 BMA eliminates dress code for third-gendered citizens applying for IDsBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that transgendered citizens are no longer required to dress according to their biological gender when applying for an identification card.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645805-bangkok-eliminates-dress-code-for-ladyboys/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Panthongtae offers 20 million baht for info leading to arrests of Central World arsonistsBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, the only son of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, has given the Metropolitan Police 20-million-baht cash prize to be awarded to anyone who can provide leads to the arrests of two Central World arsonists. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645725-thaksins-son-offers-20m-baht-for-info-leading-to-arrests-of-central-world-arsonists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 UPDATE:Animals, birds seized in Khlong Sam WaKhanathit SrihurundajThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Bangkok police yesterday morning cracked down on an alleged wildlife trade source in Bangkok's Khlong Sam Wa district and seized hundreds of wild birds and animals. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645585-14-lions-countless-other-animals-seized-during-raid-on-bangkok-house/?p=6494402#entry6494402 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 WATER MANAGEMENTProblems lie ahead for water projectsPongphon Sarnsamak,Chularat SaengpassaThe NationAs bidders queue up, environmental groups threaten to mobilise protesters.BANGKOK: -- Problems with implementation of the government's water-management and flood-prevention mega-projects became more clear once the list of contenders that passed technical review was unveiled yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645726-problems-lie-ahead-for-thai-govts-water-projects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 BURNING ISSUEClarity needed in Woravat vs scientists rowChularat SaengpassaThe NationBANGKOK: -- The campaign against Science Minister Woravat Auapinyakul has been rumbling on for a few weeks already under the "Fight for Science" theme. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645727-clarity-needed-in-woravat-vs-scientists-row/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 TAXTax breaks eyed for strife victimsJeerapong PrasertponkrangThe NationBANGKOK: -- Companies and people affected by the country's political violence and the unrest in the deep South would be eligible for tax exemptions under a draft law approved by the Cabinet yesterday.Government spokesman Teerat Ratanasevi said the Finance Ministry proposed the draft law to cushion the adverse impact of the conflicts on the victims."Those who have received remedial actions from the government will be eligible," Teerat said.He said the draft decree would be forwarded to the Council of State for further review.If the decree sails through, it will take effect retroactively from January 1 last year.According to the draft decree, eligible people and companies would fall into two groups. The first would comprise people who suffered from political unrest between January 1, 2005 and May 31, 2010. The second would comprise people affected by the ongoing unrest in the deep South.-- The Nation 2013-06-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 EDITORIALAre we so afraid of offending our neighbour?The NationBANGKOK: -- The decision to ban Cambodia's opposition-leader-in-exile from entering Thailand is a slap in the face for the principle of freedom of speech Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645728-are-we-so-afraid-of-offending-our-neighbour-thai-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Abhisit's rice scheme probedThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai Party has petitioned for the Department of Special Investigation to look into the losses incurred by the rice-price guarantee programme under Abhisit Vejjajiva's government. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645729-abhisits-rice-scheme-probed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thailand leads Asia's medical tourism boomBANGKOK: -- Fahad Albusaidi had never heard of Bumrungrad Hospital until he arrived in Bangkok from Oman, accompanying his mother who was booked for treatment. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645730-thailand-leads-asias-medical-tourism-boom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 UPDATE:Biomass plant gas leak kills 2, injures 2Methee MuangkaewThe NationTRANG: -- A gas leak at a biomass power plant in Trang's Yan Ta Khao district killed a New Zealand engineer and a Thai staff member yesterday and critically injured two workers. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645551-gas-leak-kills-new-zealand-engineer-at-trang-power-plant/?p=6494450#entry6494450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Drought or ample rain? Water chiefs disagree on late year forecastsJanjira PongraiThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) yesterday said this year's drought period would remain for another three months before it could decide whether to allow off-season rice growing next year. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645732-drought-or-ample-rain-water-chiefs-disagree-on-late-year-forecasts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 UPDATE: EKKAYUTH DISAPPEARANCEVan seen on Surat Thani video footageJeerapong Prasertpolkrung,Patinya IamtarnThe NationMetropolitan Police Bureau chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang shows Bt20 million cash transferred to him by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to be paid as a reward to anyone who can inform police of the whereabouts of two individualsPolice probing personal or business conflictBANGKOK: -- Police are focusing their investigation into the disappearance of tycoon and government critic Ekkayuth Anchanbutr on the South after his van appeared on closed-circuit video footage recorded in Surat Thani. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645474-thai-govt-critic-ekkayuth-feared-abducted/?p=6494472#entry6494472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Popular monk returns to JapanThe NationBANGKOK: -- Popular Japanese-born Buddhist monk Phra Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako has left the local clergy after 38 years and returned to his homeland, according to his followers. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645734-popular-monk-returns-to-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 DSI tells luxury car owners to keep valid documents readyThe Nation BANGKOK: -- People who own or possess 488 luxury cars, whose domestic prices start at Bt4 million each - mostly senior police and military officers, businesspeople and politicians - are required to produce relevant documents and get their vehicles ready for inspection, as their names are on a list released yesterday by the Department of Special Investigation. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645736-thailands-d-s-i-tells-luxury-car-owners-to-keep-valid-documents-ready/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 2 children beheaded by militants, Afghan authorities sayKabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Taliban militants beheaded two children in southern Afghanistan, a provincial governor's office said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645737-2-children-beheaded-by-taliban-militants-afghan-authorities-say/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 44 dead from dengue fever; people with high fever urged to see doctorBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – The Department of Disease Control has reiterated its concern over the dengue fever situation in Thailand, cautioning the public not to simply take pills for fever when high fever is present, and to instead visit the doctor. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645754-44-dead-from-dengue-fever-in-thailand;-people-with-high-fever-urged-to-see-doctor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,508.87, down 19.68 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Apple unveils new operating systems and Macs SAN FRANCISCO: -- Apple unveiled new software for its computers, smartphones and tablets Monday as it sought to halt the encroachment of rivals like Google and Samsung on its premium products. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645756-apple-unveils-new-operating-systems-and-macs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 UPDATE: Gas leak at Trang biomass plant under probeBy English NewsTRANG, June 11 – Thai police continued their investigation into a gas leak at a biomass power plant which killed a New Zealand engineer and a Thai employee in this southern province early yesterday morning. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645551-gas-leak-kills-new-zealand-engineer-at-trang-power-plant/?p=6494989#entry6494989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wanted Korean-American suspect nabbed at Thai borderBy English NewsSA KAEO, June 11 – A Korean-American fugitive on the US wanted list was arrested in this Thai-Cambodian border province, police said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645759-korean-american-fugitive-on-the-u-s-wanted-list-arrested-at-thai-border/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 UPDATE: 200 luxury cars at Laem Chabang port 'clean'By English NewsCHON BURI, June 11 – More than 200 luxury cars under a thorough inspection procedure have been legally imported, and are not related to those recently seized for tax evasion, according to the director of Laem Chabang port. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645473-crackdown-more-luxury-cars-snared-in-tax-scam-raids-in-and-near-bangkok/?p=6495057#entry6495057 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Chalerm assigns anti-drug policy in Roi Et provinceROI ET, 11th May 2013 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has assigned anti-drug policy in Roi Et province. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645764-chalerm-assigns-anti-drug-policy-in-roi-et-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 PM emphasizes improving economy and infrastructure in lower northern provincesKAMPHAENGPHET, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has visited 4 lower northern provinces and assigned Cabinet ministers accompanying her on the trip to focus on developing the economy and infrastructure of these provinces.According to Prime Minister's Office spokesman Thirat Rattanasewi, the roving Cabinet meeting in Kamphaengphet province resolved to place importance in the local cash crops such as rice, sugar cane and casava. Prime Minister's Office Minister Warathep Rattanakorn was assigned to oversee improvement of the quality of these crops in the locality, so they may be readily sold to processing plants. The Cabinet ministers also expressed interest in developing tourism in the locale.The Cabinet also resolved to task the provincial governors of the 4 provinces with holding meetings to prepare for drought or flood situations, and developing the provinces into tourism destinations.During the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Yingluck also ordered the the Ministry of Commerce to quickly mend the problem of low prices of fruit, by means of holding OTOP fairs to help distribute the produce for all 77 provinces. Thailand Post Pcl. will also be used to help distribute fruit throughout the country through its postal system.-- NNT 2013-06-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Rain brings more flooding to PhuketRat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong this morning. Photo: Phuket HotelierPHUKET: -- Heavy rain overnight and this morning caused traffic chaos in various parts of the island, with flooding reported in Patong and on Chao Fah East Rd. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645768-rain-brings-more-flooding-to-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Will Smith sends personal card to Woody following interviewBy Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- Thai talk show host Vuthithorn “Woody” Milintachinda has earned rare praise from Hollywood icon Will Smith, following an interview that Woody conducted with the elder Smith and his son Jaden. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645790-will-smith-sends-personal-card-to-thai-talk-show-host-woody-following-interview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 RT @ErrolCNN: I'm back at the hospital where Nelson #Mandela is being treated for lung infection, you can almost see the prayers pouring in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thais warned of possible hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreakBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – The Public Health Ministry is warning all Thais, especially children, against hand-foot and-mouth disease as Thailand has entered the rainy season, during which the disease can spread widely and quickly. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645803-thais-warned-of-possible-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Long-awaited Patong Phuket Immigration office to re-open ThursdayPhuket GazettePHUKET: -- The Patong Immigration office, scheduled to re-open almost a year and a half ago (story here), will open on Thursday, and provide limited immigration services in addition to general immigration information. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645808-long-awaited-patong-phuket-immigration-office-to-re-open-thursday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Tourism and Sports Min seeking budget for travel insurance projectBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to request a budget of 250 million baht to finance the continuation of its insurance project for tourists. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645813-tourism-and-sports-min-seeking-budget-for-travel-insurance-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 BoT to adjust this year’s GDP growthBANGKOK, 11 June 2013 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is preparing to adjust the 2013 GDP growth figure following a drop in domestic consumption and investments, and the Chinese economic slowdown.According to BoT Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul, the bank will, next month, lower its anticipation on Thailand’s GDP growth due to the decrease in 3 economic factors which include domestic consumption and investments, and the economic downturn of the world’s economic leader China. According to the governor, the figure will be adjusted down from the bank’s earlier anticipation of 5.1 percent growth.Mr. Prasarn stated that despite the higher-than-expected GDP growth in the last quarter of 2012, Thailand, in the first 3 months of this year saw only a 5.3 percent GDP growth which is lower than the same months in 2012, and 2.2 percent lower quarter-on-quarter.The governor further disclosed that the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting will be held on July 10th while the result of the GDP adjustment will be announced on July 19th. -- NNT 2013-06-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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