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Songkhla proves most popular as site for factories in the South

BANGKOK, 6 Dec 2013 (NNT) - Mr. Nattapon Nattasomboon, Director General of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has revealed a total of 8,887 new factories were established in the 14 provinces of the South during January to November this year.

According to Mr. Nattapon, the figure shows an increase of 6.24% from that of last year, while the employment rate jumped by 3.64% with over 217,000 workers being hired, bringing in 260 billion baht in investment, an increase of 7.37%.

He said Songkhla attracted the highest number of new factories with nearly 1,800 more sites requiring an investment of 89 billion baht, a jump of 8.02%. Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani are the second and third most popular provinces, registering more than 1,400 and 1,200 new factories respectively.

The Director General said the reason why those provinces have attracted such a large number of investors is that they are big cities with an easy access to marine & land transportation for exports. Most of the new industrial factories in the southern region are dealing with processed agricultural products and seafood.

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Protest leader Suthep denounces violence at Finance Ministry protest site, Khok Wua, injuring two guards last night, to announce further move tonight /MCOT


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Rectors’ House dissolution call draws protest from lecturers

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BANGKOK: -- The call of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) for the prime minister to dissolve the House of Representatives and for a non-partisan interim government drew strong opposition from lecturers who claimed the call did not represent all university lecturers.

In a petition signed by a group of 135 university lecturers, it strongly criticized the CUPT saying it did not represent the stance of all university lecturers but of their owns.

It said that the call for the House dissolution, and for the formation of a non-partisan interim government by CUPT president Somkit Lertpaithoon clearly showed that its stance was in line with the demands of the anti-government People’s Committee for National Reform for Complete Democracy (PCNRCD) led by Suthep Thuagsuban.

The lecturers said the rectors’ proposals were not based on discussions and consultations with university academics, but on the rectors’ meeting.

They said the rectors’ call for a neutral interim government was against the principles of the constitution.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/rectors-house-dissolution-call-draws-protest-lecturers/

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Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Thursday 5 December 2013 Time issued 2300 LST

General Situation
Another high pressure area from China has extended to cover south of China and upper Vietnam. It is expected to cover Laos and upper Thailand this morning cause cooler weather and 1-3 degree Celsius drop with fog in the morning. It start form the Northeast before and the other part will be affect in the next time.

The rather strong northeast monsoon across the Gulf of Thailand and the South and the low pressure over Malacca strait lead to isolated heavy rain over Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang and Satun. People should beware of the severe weather. The wind wave in the Gulf is expected 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats in the Gulf of Thailand form Nakhon Si Thammarat southward keep ashore.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from Thursday midnight to Friday midnight.
Northern Thailand Cool to cold with fog in the morning and thick patches in some areas. Minimum temperature 14-18 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-31 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 7-13 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cool to cold with mist in the morning, 1-3 degree Celsius drop. Minimum temperature 14-19 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-32 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 7-13 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Central Thailand Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 18-20 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 29-31 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 11-15 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 19-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-32 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 12-15 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters off-shore.

Southern Thailand East Coast Upper part from Chumphon northward: cool in the morning. Minimum temperature 21-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-32 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters. Lower part from Surat Thani southward: fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters.

Southern Thailand West Coast Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 23-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-30 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1-2 meters and about 2 meters off-shore.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-32 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.

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weather forecasts for all Thai provinces: http://weather.thaivisa.com

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Academics and students propose solution for Thailand

BANGKOK, 6 December 2013 (NNT) — Academics and students have held a seminar to brainstorm solutions to Thailand's political deadlock.

A number of academics and students from various institutes yesterday joined the seminar to brainstorm solutions to Thailand's political rift. Many ideas were put forth, with some saying that a "people's council" was possible, while others said otherwise, and proposed parliament dissolution instead.

Students from Chiang Mai University proposed that there should be a reform of the country's law in order to reduce tension between political parties.

Meanwhile, an economist pointed out that Thailand's democracy has been constantly developing over the years, given the fact that the country has seen more freedom of expression and acceptance of different opinions than in the past.

However, the amnesty law is still worrisome, as it seems to have been overused, added the economics professor,

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Tense Thailand braces for new protests
by Anusak KONGLANG

BANGKOK, December 6, 2013 (AFP) - Thai opposition protesters were preparing Friday to relaunch their campaign to overthrow the government after a temporary truce in the strife-hit capital for the birthday of the country's revered king.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686916-after-truce-to-honour-the-king-political-battle-set-to-resume-today/page-2#entry7127250

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British tourist withdraws complaint of spiked drink in Phuket
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Romany Mitchell, 21, withdrew her complaint that a spiked drink she was given on Soi Bangla led to her tumble from the second storey balcony of her hotel room. Photo: Facebook

PHUKET: -- The British woman who told police that she tumbled from the second storey balcony of her Phuket hotel room on November 11 because she was given a spiked drink on Soi Bangla has asked police not to pursue the case.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687016-british-tourist-withdraws-complaint-of-spiked-drink-in-phuket/

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PDRC protestors start to gather at Ratchadamnoen Avenue

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BANGKOK, 6 December 2013 (NNT) — The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) have started to gather at Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Traffic flow is still reported to be normal.

Democracy Monument is once again starting to see gatherings of demonstrations from the PDRC following the end of the National Father's Day.

After its leaders reporting the news on the protest stage, Blue Sky TV was put on to broadcast an interview with Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

In the meantime, traffic is still reported to be flowing as usual, with no problems of congestion.

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BAAC's credit loans reach annual target

BANGKOK, 6 December 2013 (NNT) — Farmers taking out loans through agricultural credit cards have pushed the amount of credit loans well beyond the target of 7 billion baht.

Executive Vice President of Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Chaiwat Pokpong revealed that the bank's overall credit loan from April 2013 until now had a higher-than-expected increase of 10%, or approximately 7 billion baht.

Most of the credit loans are from farmers, which constitute approximately 20 billion baht. Moreover, the bank has increased the credit allowance of 60% to 70%.

Mr. Chaiwat went on to say that the BAAC had not lowered its interest rates despite the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) resolution to reduce the policy rate by 0.25% - the reason being the BAAC has more expenditures on debt collectors than other commercial banks.

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Protest leader denounces violent incidents against protesters
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BANGKOK, Dec 6 - Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Friday condemned violent incidents late Thursday in which two guards were wounded in separate minor clashes near the anti-government rally site at the Democracy Monument on Ratchdamnoen Avenue and at the Finance Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686992-anti-thaksin-guards-shot-and-wounded-at-democracy-monument-and-finance-min/page-2#entry7127773

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US hopes Thailand's crisis ends through peaceful means
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BANGKOK, Dec 6 - The US Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel J. Locklear and US ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kennie today met with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, urging Thailand to solve the current political turmoil through peaceful means.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687035-us-hopes-thailands-crisis-ends-through-peaceful-means/

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PM Yingluck postpones official visit to Russia Dec 8-9 due to ongoing political turmoil; assigns ministers to attend SEA Games, ASEAN-Japan Talks /MCOT

MotorExpo organiser: 19,262 new car booking orders during first 7 days, 15% lower than targeted, to intensify promotion during weekend /MCOT

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Anti-government protesters have no immediate plans for action on Friday and will await an "important speech" in the evening from Suthep Thaugsuban. /Bangkok Post


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Political Violence Resumes Minutes After HM's Birthday
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Mr. Banchong Pengsakul moments after he was shot by unidentified individual at Ministry of Finance

BANGKOK: -- The brief lull in the political confrontation in Bangkok came to an end minutes after His Majesty the King′s Birthday when an anti-government protester was shot by unknown individuals at Ministry of Finance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686992-anti-thaksin-guards-shot-and-wounded-at-democracy-monument-and-finance-min/page-2?p=7127908#entry7127908

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BMA decries talk of legal action by CAPO
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BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Friday criticised Surapong Tohvichakchaikul, chief of the peace administration centre, for saying that legal action would be taken city authorities for supporting protest leaders by supplying antigovernment protesters with toilets and water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687043-bangkok-administration-decries-talk-of-legal-action-by-capo/

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