3 int'l airports of Moscow imposed total ban on all carry-on liquids (medicines included) as part of tight security ahead of Winter Olympic Games Feb. /The Nation

Over 14,000 security officers allocated for initial phase of Bangkok shutdown (21 target locations) by anti-govt protesters Jan.13 /The Nation

Army troops possibly assigned to watch election sites
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BANGKOK, Jan 9 – Soldiers may be deployed at polling booths for security during the Feb 2 general election, the Election Commission (EC) announced today.

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OAG fears Feb 2 election may be waste of money

BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) suggested that the Election Commission should review the February 2 snap election as it might be a waste of money, Auditor General adviser Pisit Leelavachiropas told The Nation Thursday.

The request was made in an urgent letter and sent to Election Commission chairman Supachai Somcharoen on Wednesday.


-- The Nation 2014-01-09

Aussie fraud, embezzlement trial to start in June
Phuket Gazette


The trial of Australian Rell Hayes for six counts of fraud and embezzlement totalling more than 80 million baht will start in June. Photo: Supplied

PHUKET: -- Rell Hayes, the Australian founder of the Stoney Monday Oasis Hotel in Phuket, has denied criminal charges of embezzlement and six counts of fraud involving more than 80 million baht.

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Court rejects DSI request for arrest warrants for 35 protest leaders; sees no sign of their fleeing, instructs reissuing summonses /MCOT

Chalerm: I Am F-cking Back

By khaosod English

Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung claimed he is now back in charge of monitoring the anti-government protests.

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Test shows panda mum Lin Hui's pregnancy on track; cub due at any time

Chiang Mai Zoo and panda fans have expressed relief and resumed their attentive wait for the country's second native-born panda cub after a recent ultrasound test finally showed that giant panda Lin Hui is carrying an embryo, and her behaviour once again showed the tell-tale signs of a panda mum-to-be on track for giving birth.

Veterinarian Boripat Siriaroonrat, who heads the panda-breeding unit of the Zoological Park Organisation's panda-research project, told a press conference Thursday that Lin Hui cooperated with the ultrasound test, which showed an embryo. The test pleased veterinarians, who were previously concerned that the embryo might have been absorbed by Lin Hui's body.

-- The Nation 2014-01-09

Medical aid stations put on standby

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has set up 26 mobile medical-aid stations to provide emergency care to anti-government protesters, who will converge around Bangkok on Monday, the ministry's permanent secretary Dr Narong Sahametapat said Thursday.

He added that the medical stations were ready with all the relevant equipment and blood supplies.

Narong also advised patients suffering from non-serious illnesses or those needing to top up their normal prescriptions to postpone their appointments, though he added that government hospitals will continue as per normal.

-- The Nation 2014-01-09

OAG fears Feb 2 election may be waste of money

BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) suggested that the Election Commission should review the February 2 snap election as it might be a waste of money, Auditor General adviser Pisit Leelavachiropas told The Nation Thursday.

The request was made in an urgent letter and sent to Election Commission chairman Supachai Somcharoen on Wednesday.

-- The Nation 2014-01-09

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep said no plan to seize either Don Muang or Suvarnabhumi airports.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep said no plan to close down Stock Exchange of Thailand or any banks in Thailand.

Lerlaforever: Suthep said despite his plan to block seven areas in Bangkok, a lane will be spared for bus and taxis with Thai national flag stickers.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep said tomorrow he would reveal clips about Red shirts' movements in 2010 that led to city riots and arson.

RT@veen_NT: Suthep: I will show you videos to portray what Thaksin's men have done to military and police tomorrow.

RT@Aim_NT: On Monday, the red shirts will hold anti-PDRC rallies in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani and Ayutthaya. via @ktnews & @Anyamin_nna

RT@veen_NT: A kamnan from Samut Prakarn talks about corrupt politics in the province. He challenges Charupong to fire him. pic.twitter.com/pYsKaTwKuM

RT@veen_NT: Note: Samut Prakarn is a red shirt stronghold and this is the first time their local officials appear on PDRC stage.

RT@Aim_NT: Red shirt leaders Pracha Prasopdee and Worachai Hema (who proposed original draft of amnesty bill) are also from Samut Prakan.

RT@veen_NT: I'm not red nor yellow -not member of any political party. But I come here to oppose injustice in my province: a kamnan from SamutPrakarn.

RT@Aim_NT: MT @veen_NT: Suthep: In (DSI's) Tarit's report, 17 red shirts were shot dead by 'men in black'. I had copy of report to use in court.

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