webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on a 1-day visit to MyanmarBANGKOK, 2 July 2013 (NNT) - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn left for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar early Tuesday morning (July 2), leading officials and cadets from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy on a study trip to the neighboring country.According to the Bureau of the Royal Household, Her Royal Highness will lead her students on a sightseeing trip to visit important places in Yangon such as the National Museum, the University of Foreign Languages, the Museum of Narcotics Suppression and the Shwedagon Pagoda.Her Royal Highness will also grant an audience to Thai officials, as well as Thai expatriates, at the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon before flying back to Thailand on the same day, July 2, at about 10.45 p.m.-- NNT 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 RICE-PLEDGINGRice back at Bt15,000Nakarin Srilert,Petchanet Pratruangkrai,Yupin PongthongThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Yingluck government has given in to pressure from farmers by maintained the Bt15,000 per tonne pledging price for the second rice crop in the 2012/13 harvest year. But it has left the price for the next harvest year open for a cut. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650597-rice-back-at-bt15000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Ex-labourer 'Sexy Pancake' goes viralJitima ChunpromThe Nation NiwatKHON KAEN: -- A male transvestite from Khon Kaen has become a national Internet celebrity, garnering over 544,000 likes on his Facebook page, "Sexy Pancake", in less than two months. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650598-khon-kaen-ex-labourer-sexy-pancake-goes-viral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 SPECIALCoalition tight, small parties sayHataikarn TreesuwanThe NationNo signs of splintering despite govt's recent rocky rideBANGKOK: -- At a juncture when the Yingluck Shinawatra government has been rocked to its core by a barrage of problems and claims of corruption in the loss-making rice-pledging scheme, five junior coalition parties have made it abundantly clear they will not desert the ruling Pheu Thai Party. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650599-coalition-tight-small-thai-parties-say/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 ANALYSISKingdom a long way from 1997, yet more shocks may loomThanong KhanthongThe NationBANGKOK: -- Sixteen years after the baht's devaluation on July 2, 1997, Thailand appears to have regained its footing. Yet ample risks to economic and financial stability remain because of the volatility of capital flows and a deteriorating trade account. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650600-kingdom-a-long-way-from-1997-yet-more-shocks-may-loom-thai-analysis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 TAT bids to attract more big spendersBamrung AmnatcharoenritThe NationBang SaenWorkshop to find way for rise in quality tourists to 40%BANGKOK: -- A key focus next year for the Tourism Authority of Thailand will be attracting more "quality" tourists as it strives to achieve the government's Bt2-trillion tourism-revenue target for 2015. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650601-tat-workshop-to-find-way-for-rise-in-quality-tourists-to-40/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 BURNING ISSUE Yingluck shows the touch of a fairy godmother Jintana Panyaarvudh BANGKOK: -- Almost every prime minister uses the word "appropriate" when choosing people for their Cabinet, and of course, each choice is met with a positive or negative response. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650603-yingluck-shows-the-touch-of-a-fairy-godmother/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Military chiefs 'happy' with YingluckThe NationBANGKOK: -- Military commanders are happy that the prime minister will double as defence minister, according to retired General Yuthasak Sasiprapha, the newly appointed deputy defence minister. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650604-military-chiefs-happy-with-yingluck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 DSI identifies burned BMWThe NationBANGKOK: -- Reporting progress on its probe into a tax-evasion scam, the Department of Special Investigation says it now knows the engine number of a BMW X6, one of six supercars burned in a blaze on May 29 while being transported in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong district. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650605-thailands-dsi-identifies-burned-bmw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Police expect to conclude Akeyuth's case this monthPatinya IamtanThe NationBANGKOK: -- Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Anuchai Lekbumrung yesterday expressed confidence that his team could wrap up its investigation into the murder of businessman and government critic Akeyuth Anchanbutr this month.The four suspects including Akeyuth's driver Santiparp Pengdoung and his accomplice Sutthisak Pimpisarn have all been arrested, but police were still looking for Akeyuth's valuables, such as his necklaces and watches, which disappeared when Akeyuth was abducted and brutally killed last month, he said.The suspects would be questioned further about the missing objects, he said.The motive behind Akeyuth's slaying remained vague, he admitted.The victim's attorney, Suwawat Aphaipak, who no longer harboured suspicions except for the suspects' testimonies about their motive, has requested police to assemble sufficient evidence to convict the perpetrators, Anuchai said.Since the statute of limitations in this case was 20 years, if any new evidence surfaced police could probe later, he added.-- The Nation 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 DSI ready to probe World Peace UniversityPrapasri OsatanonThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will wait for an official complaint before looking into an allegation that the World Peace University has deceived the public by operating without a licence."I have seen reports about the allegation in the media," DSI chief Tarit Pengdith said yesterday.The Office of Higher Education Commission (Ohec) is reportedly preparing to lodge a complaint with the DSI against the university.Tarit said that the DSI would launch a probe if a complaint was made.The World Peace University came under scrutiny after Sukhum Wongprasit identified himself as the holder of a PhD conferred by the institute. Sukhum made the claim while speaking in defence of Luang Pu Nenkham, a senior monk at Wat Pa Khanti Tham in Si Sa Ket who has come under fire for alleged extravagance, after video clips emerged on the Internet showing him aboard a private jet and toting Louis Vuitton luggage.A source revealed that Ohec had never granted the World Peace University a licence to operate as a higher-education institute, and thus it could not legitimately confer PhDs.-- The Nation 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Govt urged to find new funds for health securityPongphon SarnsamakThe NationBANGKOK: -- Given the rising cost of the country's healthcare funds, prominent health economists yesterday urged the government to seek alternative financial sources to support medical insurance schemes. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650606-thai-govt-urged-to-find-new-funds-for-health-security/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Snowden 'seeks asylum in Russia'US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has applied to Russia for political asylum, Russian officials say/BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 UPDATE: 22 Phuket schoolkids in mass hysteria outbreakPrapaporn JitmaneeyaphanDr Sirichai: ‘Mass psychogenic illness’PHUKET: -- Twenty two schoolchildren aged 13 to 15 were taken to Patong hospital for treatment after they collapsed screaming and crying at morning assembly today (July 1) at Wat Suwankeereewong School in Patong. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650508-nine-phuket-students-given-anesthesia-after-suffering-from-khao-lak-curse/#entry6567439 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 New tropical storm makes landfall in the regionBANGKOK, 1 July 2013 (NNT) - Heavy rains have been forecast over the next few days while newly-formed Tropical Storm Rumbia is set to batter parts of China.The Meteorological Department reported that Rumbia will make landfall near Hong Kong and China’s Hainan province on Tuesday. Thai tourists planning to travel to southern China have been urged to closely follow weather updates.The front is not expected to severely impact Thailand.Meanwhile, the southwesterly monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand has been observed gaining strength and is predicted to bring widespread thunderstorms to many parts of the country from July 2nd to 5th.Strong winds will generate up to 2-meter-high waves in the Andaman Sea. Until July 6th, all shippers in the area have been advised to proceed with caution.-- NNT 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Minister, diplomats discuss tourist securityMinister of Tourism & Sports Somsak Phureesrisak.BANGKOK: -- Minister of Tourism & Sports Somsak Phureesrisak yesterday (July 1) met with representatives of 14 European embassies to discuss threats faced by their respective nationals when visiting Thailand, with the aim of boosting confidence in tourist safety in the country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650625-thai-minister-diplomats-discuss-tourist-security/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,464.76, up 12.86 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 PM's dual defence role a boon to solving southern violenceBy English NewsBANGKOK, July 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's move to take the concurrent post of defence minister will lead to prompt decisions in tackling the southern unrest, according to a senior security officer. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650634-yinglucks-dual-defence-role-a-boon-to-solving-southern-violence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Survey: 82% of Bangkokians pleased with city administrationBy English News BANGKOK, July 2 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) got a thumbs up for running this city of nearly nine million people under the helm of Democrat governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.Threedow Aphaiwongs, BMA spokeswoman, said a survey of 10,036 people in 50 Bangkok’s districts by Dhurakij Pundit University during April 22-30 reveals a satisfactory percentage at 82.25.City Hall's five leading policies receiving top marks were building five sewage treatment plants to upgrade water before its release into canals and the Chao Phraya River, establishment of ASEAN Metropolis Assembly to exchange knowledge between the BMA and Southeast Asian countries, training taxi drivers in English language skills, improving fire-fighting capability for high rise buildings and small communities, and English language improvement in BMA schools as part of the city's preparations for the ASEAN Economic Community.According to the survey on Governor Sukhumbhand’s performance, people were most satisfied with the installation of 20,000 closed circuit cameras citywide and connecting the 50,000 existing CCTVs with 200,000 others operated by private networks.Ms Treedow said the capital's citizenry complimented the governor for the free lunch scheme for students, installation of 20,000 additional light bulbs on streets and the construction of six high-capacity water tunnels with flood alert systems.Traffic congestion, excessive garbage, safety for public and their property, and elimination of polluted water and flooding were among the problems that should be urgently addressed, she said. (MCOT online news)-- TNA 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 SRT kicks off Bangkok-Rayong high speed train studyBy English NewsBANGKOK, July 2 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signed an agreement with a consultant firm to conduct a feasibility study for the country’s first high speed rail project from Bangkok to the eastern seaboard province of Rayong. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650637-srt-kicks-off-bangkok-rayong-high-speed-train-study/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Canadian expat, 64, faces deportation from Phuket for visa overstayPhuket GazetteCanadian expat James Nelson (left), 64, talks with Capt Angkarn Yasanop of Phuket Immigration at his apartment in Kathu. Photo: Kritsada MueanhawongPHUKET: -- A 64-year-old expat from Canada will be deported from Thailand after being caught in Phuket after overstaying his visa by three years. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650641-canadian-expat-64-faces-deportation-from-phuket-for-visa-overstay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Amnatchareon faces serious dengue fever, 949 patients found, 2 deadAmnatchareon, 2 July 2013, (NNT) -- Dengue fever situation in Amnatchareon Province is worsening, given 949 people have been diagnosed with dengue so far this year; two of whom have already died. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650656-amnatchareon-faces-serious-dengue-fever-949-patients-found-2-dead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thai government reverses rice price cut BANGKOK, July 2, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's government was set Tuesday to reverse a cut to the price it gives farmers for rice, a fortnight after stoking anger from its rural heartlands by announcing a 20 percent reduction in the fee. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650597-rice-back-at-bt15000/page-2?p=6568763#entry6568763 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 BT350BN INVESTMENTLegal team on water to convene on July 8The Nation Phongthep Thepkanchana BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana will meet with the government's legal team on July 9, before making a decision if the government will appeal the Central Administrative Court's verdict on the Bt350 billion water-management scheme.The government has 30 days to make the decision, after the Court ordered an injunction on the investment plan. The government is ordered to conduct environmental impact assessment and health impact assessment before proceeding with projects which may harm the environment and communities.Phongthep said that the government agencies, which are directly responsible for the projects, will decide whether they want to appeal. But the legal team would give them legal advice on how to proceed.Chairing the legal team, Phongthep said that no government has the intention to violate the Constitution."I have no worry (by this assignment), though many consider this a hot potato," he said.This week, Phongthep will accompany Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Poland and Turkey. -- The Nation 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 School parade in PattaniThe Nation PATTANI: -- Students don themselves with colourful and multi-cultural costumes, as part of a parade to mark the opening of a sports tournament.For years, four Benjamarachutit Ratchaburi schools in four provinces - Pattani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ratchaburi and Chanthaburi - have hosted annual sports tournament. This year, the school in Pattani is the host.The parade proceded under tight security. On June 30, two students were shot on they returned from school. -- The Nation 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 New Education Minister says Thai education system needs urgent revampBANGKOK, 2 July 2013 (NNT) – The newly-appointed Education Minister has said the Thai education system needs a major revamp to enable Thai kids to compete with children in other countries as Asean Community is approaching in less than 3 years’ time. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650684-new-education-minister-says-thai-education-system-needs-urgent-revamp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 BOND MARKETOver Bt90bn Thai bonds sold in two monthsThe Nation Niwat Kanjanaphoomin BANGKOK: -- Foreign net-sells of Thai bonds during May and June exceeded Bt90 billion, according to Thai Bond Market Association. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650707-over-bt90bn-thai-bonds-sold-in-two-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 RT @BreakingNews: Snowden withdrew asylum request to Russia when President Putin said he should give up anti-American activity - @Reuters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thais protest Buddha statue in German art displayMUNICH: -- Thai Buddhists protested Tuesday against the use of a Buddha statue in an art installation in southern Germany, saying the exhibition was disrespectful.About 15 members of the World Fellowship of Buddhists marched outside the German embassy in Bangkok, waving banners in English,Thai and German saying "Stop disrespecting Buddha," "Buddha is not an art object," and "Buddha’s image is not furniture."The statue, displayed in a market square in Munich, is of a large gold-coloured sitting Buddha tipped onto its back, and has reportedly been climbed on and photographed in inappropriate ways.The fellowship’s Thai chairman, Pornchai Pinyapong, demanded that the German government put pressure on the art gallery that organised the display to take it down./-- The Nation 2013-07-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sri Lankan "Job-for-Cash" fraud uncovered in Central Pattaya PATTAYA: -- A Sri Lankan National was arrested by Pattaya Police in the early hours of Tuesday, accused of extorting money from three of his fellow countrymen in exchange for a promise of employment. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650709-sri-lankan-job-for-cash-fraud-uncovered-in-central-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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