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Thailand Live Thursday 5 Dec 2013

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Microsoft billionaire to fund Pan African elephant survey

NEW YORK: -- One of the founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen, has expressed his grave concern for the fate of Africa's elephants by adding his financial weight to their protection. He announced Dec 4 that his family trust will fund an Africa-wide survey to establish how many elephants remain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686699-microsoft-billionaire-paul-allen-to-fund-pan-african-elephant-survey/

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Thai protest leader told to surrender
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BANGKOK, Dec 5 – Thailand's anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, charged with insurrection and several other offences, is liable to a 3-15 years’ jail term while those providing him with medical treatment and shelter are also guilty of offenses, according to senior Cabinet members.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686707-thai-protest-leader-told-to-surrender/

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His Majesty makes public appearance at Rajapracha Samakhom Pavillion of Klai Kanwon Palace

HUA HIN: -- His Majesty the King made public appearance at the Rajapracha Samakhom Pavillion of Klai Kanwon Palace in Hua Hin Thursday.

The event was broadcast live on TV Pool.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn represented Royal Family members to wish His Majesty happy birthday and good health.

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-- The Nation 2013-12-05

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RT @Aim_NT: HM: All Thais should keep that in mind and do their duty suitable with their job, for the good of all the country.

RT @tulsathit: RT @Aim_NT: HM: Our country has been peaceful as the ppl all love the country and do our duty and support each other for the country's sake.

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RT @pakhead: King Bhumibol urges Thai people to support each other for country's happiness.

RT @W7VOA: The 86-year-old monarch spoke slowly with a few long pauses during his public address. #Thailand

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Tense Thailand celebrates revered king's birthday
by Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI

BANGKOK, December 5, 2013 (AFP) - Cheering crowds lined the streets to celebrate the 86th birthday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej near his seaside palace Thursday, an event marked with a lull in tensions after violent political protests.

The kingdom is eagerly awaiting any message in an expected birthday speech from the monarch, who has acted to quell political divisions in the past.

Thailand remains on edge following several days of street clashes between police and protesters bent on overthrowing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and curbing the political influence of her brother Thaksin.

Protesters and police in Bangkok observed a temporary truce Wednesday in a dramatic move ahead of the birthday celebrations for King Bhumibol, who is treated as a near-deity by many Thais.

Images broadcast live on all Thai television stations showed a sea of yellow, as thousands of people lined the streets wearing the colour associated with the king in the central coastal town of Hua Hin, where he has lived since leaving hospital in August.

Weeping supporters shouted "long live the King!" and waved Thai national flags as the royal convoy made a brief tour of the town's streets before returning to the palace.

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn made a speech to begin the formal birthday ceremony, which was presided over by the frail monarch and attended by dignitaries including Yingluck and the country's military heads.

Thailand has been periodically rocked by sometimes bloody unrest since former premier Thaksin was deposed by royalist generals in a coup seven years ago.

Demonstrators cleaned up a key rally site in old Bangkok in preparation for the birthday festivities, vowing to pause in reverence on Thursday but to resume their street action on Friday.

King Bhumibol, the world's longest-serving monarch, has suffered from a range of ailments in recent years, but left the Bangkok hospital where he had lived since 2009 to move to his palace in Hua Hin with Queen Sirikit earlier this year.

Any political action or violence on his birthday would be viewed as a serious sign of disrespect.

Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to repel protesters trying to occupy key ministries in the unrest at the weekend, which left five dead and over 200 injured.

The long-running political conflict broadly pits a Bangkok-based middle class and royalist elite backed by the military, against rural and working-class voters loyal to Thaksin, a billionaire businessman-turned-populist politician.

The recent protests mark the biggest clashes since dozens of people were killed in a crackdown on mass pro-Thaksin rallies in Bangkok three years ago.

The demonstrations are aimed at toppling Yingluck's government and replacing it with an unelected "people's council".

They were triggered by an amnesty bill, since abandoned by Yingluck's ruling party, which opponents feared would have allowed Thaksin to return to his home country. He fled in 2008 to avoid jail for a corruption conviction he contends is politically motivated.

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PM urges peace within the nation on National Father's Day

BANGKOK, 5 December 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has asked for a temporary halt in protests during December 5 in order to honor His Majesty the King's birthday anniversary.

Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra urged all protesters to cease further demonstrations in order to show respect to His Majesty the King and to celebrate the National Father's Day on December 5.

After leaving the the Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO), the premier traveled to Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province to take part in the Oath Taking Ceremony and other auspicious events held to celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday.

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US President and Secretary of State send best wishes to HM the King

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BANGKOK: -- On the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday anniversary, 5 December 2013, President of the United States Barack Obama and US Secretary of State John Kerry have sent congratulatory messages offering best wishes to His Majesty.

In his message, President Obama said, “On behalf of the American people, it gives me great pleasure of offer our warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of your birthday this December 5.

“As we discussed when I had the honor of an audience with you in Bangkok last year, the United States deeply values our alliance and partnership with Thailand. This year, we are celebrating the 180th year of our steadfast friendship, as we mark the anniversary of the 1883 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between our nations. The treaty states, in its preamble, that our sincere friendship will govern our relationships ‘so long as heaven and earth shall endure.’ This spirit continues to guide U.S. –Thai cooperation, which is broad, deep, and unshakable. As we continue to strengthen our partnership on matters of security, trade, and investment, and human development, I believe that future of our relationship is bright.

“I wish you and the people of Thailand the very best on this special day.”

The US Secretary of State said in his message, “On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is my sincere pleasure to send our warmest wishes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 86th birthday, and to congratulate the people of Thailand on your National Day on December 5.

“This is a special year for the relationship between the United States and Thailand, as we celebrate our 180th anniversary of treaty relations.

“The Treaty of Amity and Commerce, signed in 1833, states that our ‘sincere friendship’ will govern our relations ‘so long as heaven and earth shall endure.’ This spirit of lasting friendship continues to this day to guide U.S.-Thai cooperation, which is broad, deep, and unshakable. As longstanding friends, we also strongly support the Thai nation and its people as they work through their current challenges.

“We look forward to strengthening our partnership even further in the years and decades to come, on matters of trade and investment, human development, and security. The future of our relationship is as promising as our history is remarkable.

“In this special year, and on this special day, I wish King Bhumibol and the people of Thailand a peaceful and prosperous year to come.”

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/us-president-secretary-state-send-best-wishes-hm-king/

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-05

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