webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Pregnant giant panda in Thailand miscarries, says zooBANGKOK, February 4, 2014 (AFP) - A zoo in northern Thailand said Tuesday a pregnant giant panda in its care had suffered a miscarriage, quashing hopes of the birth of a second cub in the panda-mad country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702003-pregnant-giant-panda-in-thailand-miscarries-says-zoo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Suthep: PDRC resolves to reopen Rama 8 Bridge tomorrow, rejects talks with govt, to continue blockade state office buildings /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: Protesters' Car Crashes In Hua Hin, Killing 4By Khaosod EnglishRescue workers pose with "Shutdown Bangkok" scarf found inside the wrecked vehicle, 3 February 2014HUA HIN: -- A pick-up truck carrying almost a dozen anti-government protesters has crashed in Prachuap Kiri Khan province last night, killing 4 people. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701937-four-anti-government-protesters-killed-in-horror-crash-in-hua-hin/#entry7393517 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Malaysia Airlines inaugurates Kuala Lumpur-Krabi flightsPhuket GazetteTAT Krabi Director Wiyada Srirangkul (center), welcomes the Malaysia Airlines inaugural flight to Krabi yesterday. Photo: PR DeptPHUKET: -- Malaysia Airlines flight MH770 made its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Krabi yesterday, initiating a four-times-a-week service between the two destinations. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702007-malaysia-airlines-inaugurates-kuala-lumpur-krabi-flights/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Officials Return To Work At Besieged Govt ComplexBy Khaosod OnlineBANGKOK: -- Civil servants return to work at the Government Complex for the first time in several weeks, following a deal between the government and anti-government protesters. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702011-officials-return-to-work-at-besieged-thai-govt-complex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 SET index closed 1,276.84, down 15.97; Bt/USD32.65; GBP53.05; AUD28.85; EUR43.95; CAD29.26; HKD4.19; SGD25.60; JPY32.09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 NACC says Yingluck richer, Suthep poorerBANGKOK: -- The National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) today revealed the assets of 49 members of parliament (MP) whose terms in office have expired on December 8 and 9 with the caretaker prime minister becoming richer from rising price of her assets. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702032-nacc-says-yingluck-richer-suthep-poorer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: PDRCThai-Indian senior businessman to be deported for joining rallyFile photoBANGKOK: -- A Thai-Indian business tycoon, Sathit Segal, a core member of the anti-government protests, is to be deported for defying the state of emergency, a spokeswoman for the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) said Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701965-thai-indian-business-tycoon-to-be-deported-for-protesting/page-4#entry7393769 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 THAI POLITICSUN express concern at ongoing conflict; urge for negotiated solutionBANGKOK: -- The UN Human Rights Office for South East Asia (OHCHR) on Tuesday expressed concern about a confrontation between antigovernment and proelection groups on February 1 near the Laksi District Office which involved the use of firearms.The incident reportedly left eight individuals injured.Since it started monitoring the situation on January 13, the agency has been alarmed to see individuals at protest sites with weapons, including firearms. At the same time, explosives and guns have been used against the protest groups by unknown perpetrators, it said."OHCHR is highly concerned that this situation could lead to further outbreaks of serious violence and armed confrontations," the UN said in a statement.OHCHR calls on all sides to refrain from carrying weapons or resorting to violence, it said, and urged the authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for the violence.-- The Nation 2014-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Buddhist Authority 'Ready' To Defrock PCAD MonkBy Khaosod EnglishBANGKOK: -- Director of the Office of National Buddhism (ONAB) has vowed to defrock anti-government monk leader as soon as he is found guilty of violating the country's criminal laws. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702045-buddhist-authority-ready-to-defrock-pcad-monk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT @tulsathit: Votes already counted are raising serious Qs about a new election for "advanced" voters who didn't vote on Jan 26. (1) via @kanatpn RT @tulsathit: In Nakhon Si thammarat, for example, "winner" in some areas leads by just 10 votes. Leaked results may encourage vote buying. via @kanatpn RT @tulsathit: In fact, with results leaking all over the place, including Chalerm "victory" claims, additional polls face serious Qs. (3/end) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Suthep vows to push on with occupation of government officesBANGKOK, 4 February 2014 (NNT) - The People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban, has vowed to continue the mass protest against the government following the general election last Sunday.The PDRC has decided to remove rally stages at the Lad Prao intersection and Victory Monument and to regroup their members at Lumpini Park, citing security reasons.Mr Suthep also spoke to his supporters about the second phase of his plan to shut down Bangkok, saying the group will go ahead with their occupation of government offices. Scouts will be sent to survey different state agencies, in a bid to clamp down on all of them.He insisted that the movement will continue until a reform council is formed in order to move the country forward.Meanwhile, the Director of the Center for Maintaining Peace and Order Chalerm Yubamrung , said the PDRC can protest peacefully at any of their rally sites but is barred from seizing government offices, as that is against the law.He added that although no force will be used, those participating in state office occupation will still face arrest.-- NNT 2014-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: Thai opposition lawyer asks court to annul poll, disband ruling party Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701999-thai-opposition-seeks-to-annul-election-disband-ruling-party/#entry7394106 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Blockade delays shipments to the capital Goods shipments including seafood are suffering delays after rice farmers started blocking the southern-bound highway to pressure the government to speed up rice payments Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702069-blockade-delays-shipments-to-the-capital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: Auditor General issues stern warnings to caretaker PM, finance ministerBy Digital Content BANGKOK, Feb 4 – Thailand’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is proposing that the government suspend the rice pledging scheme which has been plagued with corruption and plunged the country into heavy financial loss. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701931-auditor-general-tells-caretaker-pm-yingluck-to-scrap-rice-pledging-scheme/page-4?p=7394422#entry7394422 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT@Saksith: EC may NOT hold by-elections on Feb 23 due to “legal restrictions to be considered” is.gd/qDdumM via @SpringNews_TV / ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RELATIONSAt least 30 Cambodians shot dead by Thai soldiers last year: ADHOCPHNOM PENH - The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) said that at least 30 Cambodian people were shot dead by Thai soldiers last year.Speaking Tuesday at a news conference, Chuon Chamrong, head of ADHOC's women and children section, said those people were shot dead while they illegally crossed the border to find jobs and cut down trees in Thailand.ADHOC said that it received complaints involving 200 cases of human rights abuses, and trafficking and abuse of migrant workers in 2013.Among 560 victims, 200 Cambodian migrant workers were abused in Thailand.ADHOC cooperated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ministry of Interior to rescue and repatriated 164 victims.It also urged the Cambodian government and officials at the Cambodian Embassies in foreign countries to be more aware and pay more attention to the Cambodians who work in Thailand. -- The Nation 2014-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 New UK Immigration Fees Proposed. Of those of most interest to members here, a 6 month visit visa will be increased from £80 to £83*, a settlement visa from £851 to £885*, postal FLR from £578 to £601 and postal ILR from £1051 to £1093. Note the massive 38.7% increase in the fee for including a dependent, i.e. child, in an ILR application from £788 to £1093, now the same as the main, adult applicant! Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702079-new-uk-immigration-fees-proposed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Pheu Thai Party blasts anti-election movementBy Digital Content BANGKOK, Feb 4 – The ruling Pheu Thai Party today condemned an unconstitutional movement for trying to destroy Thailand’s democratic system and obstruct people from exercising their voting rights. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702098-pheu-thai-party-blasts-anti-election-movement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said no govt be formed from the Feb 2 election. The House cannot convene w/o 95% of MPs. But this govt can no longer stay in post.RT@Aim_NT: PDRC strategy from now on will be more prolonged game while put the pressure particularly more on caretaker Cabinet members via @Suriyasai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT@RichardBarrow: Interesting to see that the malls near rally sites such as Central World, Paragon, Siam Center & Siam Discovery all closed at 9pm tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT@RichardBarrow: 9pm at the Phathumwan Rally Stage where Suthep is talking - RT @Nalinee_PLE: pic.twitter.com/lYvce8laHE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 RT@RichardBarrow: 9pm Suthep has just called for people around #Thailand to get ready to come back to #Bangkok for a big rally. This isn't over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 EC told to stage fresh election in seven days BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana today (Tuesday) urged the Election Commission to stage fresh election within seven days in constituencies where candidates could not register their candidacy in accordance with the EC’s regulation number 203 regarding House elections. He said that the same rule should also be applied to election in constituencies where only one candidate contested the poll and he/she received votes less than 20 percent of eligible voters in the constituencies in question or he/she received less votes than the No Vote ballots.Pongthep pointed out that in normal practice no Royal decree was to be re-issued for fresh elections except on case in 2006 when a second Royal decree was promulgated for new election after the Constitution Court ruled that an earlier election was null and void.He explained that the EC must stage elections so the number of MPs in the House should be at least 95 percent or 475 out of a total of 500 MPs within 30 days as of February 2. He claimed that EC in the past had not failed in this task.But if after 30 days, the number of MPs remains 5 percent short, the EC must stage elections within 180 days as of February so the 500-seat House is fully elected. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/ec-told-stage-fresh-election-seven-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ec-told-stage-fresh-election-seven-days -- Thai PBS 2014-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: Constitution Court asked to nullify Feb 2 election BANGKOK: -- The Democrat party has lodged a petition with the Constitution Court this afternoon (Tuesday) asking the court to nullify the February 2 election. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701999-thai-opposition-seeks-to-annul-election-disband-ruling-party/page-2#entry7394930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 5 Feb 2014 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702131-thailand-live-wednesday-5-feb-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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