webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Agriculturists urged to limit water use due to declining reservesBANGKOK, 5 February 2014 (NNT) – The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has reported that the water levels in major dams are on a sharp decline stemming from severe drought while farmers are urged to slow down their cultivation of off-season crops to conserve water.According to the RID’s Water Watch and Monitoring System for Warning Center, as of January 31, the combined amount of water stored at all major dams within the Chao Phraya River Basin stood at 13.11 billion cubic meters, approximately 53% of the total capacity, while the usable portion was at 6.41 billion cubic meters. These dams consist of the Bhumibol Dam in Tak province, Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit, Khwae Noi Bamrung Daen Dam in Phitsanulok and Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri.Based on the RID’s plan, 5.26 billion cubic meters of the reserved water is to be discharged to the residents of the Central Plains for the current drought season, which runs from November 2013 to April 2014. However, over 3.26 billion cubic meters or 62% has already been used thus far.With only 2 billion cubic meters of water remaining to be distributed, the RID is concerned whether the amount will suffice the demand during this drought season, which is expected to last for three more months. The department, therefore, pleaded with agriculturists to refrain from planting more off-season crops and to use water as sparingly and efficiently as possible.-- NNT 2014-02-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 POPULIST POLICYLoss-making rice sales 'only way out' for govtNakarin SrilertThe NationKrungthai Bank employees, dressed in black, submit a message yesterday to bank president Vorapak Tanyawong in protest over an alleged decision by KTB executives to grant loans to the caretaker government to pay farmers owed money under the rice-pledging schemeTroubled pledging scheme can't get financing to pay angry farmers; as road blocks loomBANGKOK: -- The caretaker government is being driven into a corner with only one choice left for securing funds to pay off protesting rice farmers - immediately releasing it stockpiles, which could result in huge losses. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702136-loss-making-rice-sales-only-way-out-for-thai-govt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 POLITICSDemocrats ask to have Pheu Thai dissolvedThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Democrat Party yesterday lodged a complaint with the Constitutional Court against Pheu Thai Party, calling for dissolution of the ruling party for pushing the February 2 election to be held despite an Election Commission recommendation to delay the poll. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702137-democrats-ask-to-have-pheu-thai-dissolved/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: STATE OF EMERGENCYIndian businessman and protesting monk face repercussionsThe NationBANGKOK: -- A senior Indian businessman who has participated in anti-government rallies will be deported for defying the state of emergency, a spokeswoman for the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701965-thai-indian-business-tycoon-to-be-deported-for-protesting/page-12?p=7395655#entry7395655 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: ASSETS DECLARATION Yingluck's assets rose by Bt50m : NACC The Nation The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday released information on politicians' assets.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702032-nacc-says-yingluck-richer-suthep-poorer/page-3#entry7395664 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 NATION ANALYSISStill no clear end-game in sight after pollSomroutai SapsomboonThe NationLow turnout, obstructions hurt govt; PDRC turns to agencies as army stays putBANGKOK: -- After three months of protest, the anti-government People's Demo-cratic Reform Committee (PDRC) is still unable to finish its fight and oust the Yingluck Shinawatra government. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702139-thai-analysis-still-no-clear-end-game-in-sight-after-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 KTBBesieged KTB president vows not to grant rice loans to govtSucheera PinijparakarnThe NationBANGKOK: -- Krungthai Bank president Vorapak Tanyawong has promised employees that the bank will not grant loans to finance the government's beleaguered rice-pledging project directly or indirectly, even as many farmers face financial disaster due to non-payment for their crops. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702141-besieged-ktb-president-vows-not-to-grant-rice-loans-to-thai-govt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 TOURISTTravel agents look to trade fair for revivalBAMRUNG AMNATCHAROENRITTHE NATIONA Thai works on a Bangkok construction site yesterday. The prolonged political crisis could cost the country Bt30 billion-Bt40 billion in lost tourism revenue this year, but the Thai Travel Agents Association hopes the coming 14th Thai International Travel FairBANGKOK: -- The Thai Travel Agents Association is pinning its hopes on the 14th Thai International Travel Fair running from February 20-23 to show the strength of the tourism industry, which has been battered by the prolonged political tension, and to rebuild confidence abroad. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702143-thai-tourism-travel-agents-look-to-trade-fair-for-revival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 EDITORIALProtesting stars are rocking entertainment industryThe NationCelebrities entertaining anti-government rallies will win neither fame nor riches, but they should earn our respect Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702146-protesting-stars-are-rocking-entertainment-industry-thai-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 STOPPAGE TIMEThe grand paradox of the 'No' votesTulsathit TaptimBANGKOK: -- You did the right thing. Yes, you who went out and cast your "No" votes on Sunday. You did what your hearts told you and nobody can argue with that. The bad news is, the simplicity ends right there where it started. Politics is mean, and it's hovering over your good intention like a starving vulture. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702147-thai-opinion-the-grand-paradox-of-the-no-votes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 UPDATE: Niwatthamrong says Chinese firm cancels 1.2 million tonnes rice dealBANGKOK: -- A Chinese state-owned company has cancelled the deal to buy 1.2 million tonnes of rice from Thailand because of corruption investigation into another rice deal, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan told the media on Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702002-china-cancels-thailand-rice-deal-amid-probe/page-5?p=7395718#entry7395718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 RELATIONSAt least 30 Cambodians shot dead by Thai soldiers last year: ADHOCThe Cambodia HeraldPHNOM PENH - The Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) said that at least 30 Cambodian people were shot dead by Thai soldiers last year. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702148-at-least-30-cambodians-shot-dead-by-thai-soldiers-last-year-adhoc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 SPECIAL REPORTValidity of Sunday polls still in questionOpas BoonlomThe NationBANGKOK: -- Although the election is over, many legal problems are pending and law experts have yet to reach a consensus on how to apply the law to either legitimise or to nullify the poll. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702149-validity-of-sunday-polls-still-in-question-thai-politics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Burmese smugglers get rich on Yingluck Shinawatra's £13 billion Thai rice subsidiesA populist subsidy on rice by Thailand's ruling party is enabling smugglers from neighbouring Burma to make a quick buck at the expense of Thai taxpayersBy David Eimer, MyawaddyFor the rice smugglers of Myawaddy, business has never been better.MYAWADDY: -- A scrappy, dusty Burmese border town, Myawaddy has long been notorious as an illicit trading hub for drugs, guns and precious gems. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702151-burmese-smugglers-get-rich-on-yingluck-shinawatras-l13-billion-thai-rice-subsidies/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 A coup is not an acceptable way to end crisis: USThe NationBANGKOK: -- The United States warned on Monday that a military coup or force was not an acceptable way to end the political crisis in Thailand. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702153-a-coup-is-not-an-acceptable-way-to-end-crisis-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Farmers to block all main roads across country tomorrowThe NationAnd more heading to Bangkok to demand money for rice sold to govt schemeBANGKOK: -- RICE FARMERS plan to scale up their protests against the government by closing all main roads in the country tomorrow. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702156-thai-farmers-to-block-all-main-roads-across-country-tomorrow/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Bangkok Fashion City project initiated by ex-PM Thaksin's govt will be relaunched w/ much smaller budget of Bt160mn /The Nation Over 11,000 people filed complaints w/ police on obstructed voting; 57 cases pertaining to election law violations were received Jan.9-Feb.2, election day /The Nation China issued warning of new bird flu virus (H10N8) which killed an elderly woman in Dec., infected another person last month /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: 9:20am Rama VIII Bridge not expected to re-open until Friday - RT @ArmMatichon: http://t.co/EHvGDW1MYL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: 9:20am Big Cleaning Day in front of stage near MBK - RT @Sn_Nueng: ภาพบรรยากาศกปปส.เวทีปทุมวันจัดบิ๊กคลีนนิ่งเดย์ http://t.co/O2Z5w99WNq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 PDRC postpones unblocking Rama VIII from today to Friday; Phichit farmer protesters agree to open blocked road /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Wednesday 5 February 2014 Time issued 0500 LSTThe upper northwesterly wind brings cool air from Himalayas Mountains to cover upper Thailand. The Northern part cool to cold weather with fog in the morning and thick patches in some areas. All transports should take caution due to poor visibility. The easterly wind will bring humid from the South China Sea to the central, the lower Northeast, the East and the South. Rising in temperature and isolated rain is expected over the areas.Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 a.m. Wednesday to 6.00 a.m. Thursday.Northern Thailand Fog in the morning and thick patches in many areas. Upper part: Cold, minimum temperature 12-15 degree Celsius. Lower part: Cool, minimum temperature 16-18 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-35 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 6-12 degree Celsius. Westerly winds 10-20 km/hr.Northeastern Thailand Cool with fog in the morning. Minimum temperature 17-21 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-36 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 12-15 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 10-25 km/hr.Central Thailand Cool with fog in the morning and thick patches in some areas. Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 34-37 degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 14-18 degree Celsius. Southeasterly winds 10-25 km/hr.Eastern Thailand Partly cloudy with fog in the morning. Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius Maximum temperature 32-35 degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 14-18 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave height below 1 meter.Southern Thailand East Coast Cool with fog in the morning and 1-2 degree Celsius rises. Minimum temperature 19-22 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-33 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.Southern Thailand West Coast Cool with light fog in the morning and 1-2 ?C rises. Minimum temperature 19-22 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-35 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave height below 1 meter.Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Partly cloudy with fog in the morning. Minimum temperature 24-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-35 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 10-25 km/hr.-- NNT 2014-02-05 weather forecasts for all Thai provinces: http://weather.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 KL int'l airport new terminal fails to get fitness certificationBK SidhuThe StarKUALA LUMPUR: -- The newest terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2) looks set to be delayed yet again. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702200-kl-intl-airport-new-terminal-fails-to-get-fitness-certification/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thai stock index opens on Wednesday at 1,283.08, gains 6.24 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Election Commission told to finish polls by March 4By Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 5 – The government is pressing the Election Commission (EC) to complete the nationwide election to enable the opening of Parliament on March 4, as required by law. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702201-thai-election-commission-told-to-finish-polls-by-march-4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Farmers head for Bangkok to demand overdue paymentsBy Digital ContentRATCHABURI, Feb 5 – Farmers from Thailand’s southwestern region are planning to demonstrate in Bangkok to pressure the caretaker government to take responsibility to pay for the rice the farmers sold under the rice pledging scheme.Farmers have blockaded Rama II Road at Wang Manao sub-district, Km 83-84, since Saturday to express their plight in light of the government’s failure to pay the debts.Prasit Boonchouy, president of the Thai Farmers Association, said he would coordinate with farmers in the North and Northeast to join the rally at the Commerce Ministry.He asked each farmer to bring five eggs as “weapons” to pressure the government and wear blue “Mo Hom” shirts as a symbolic colour.Another group of vegetable farmers, led by Songpol Pumra, submitted a letter to Ratchaburi governor Nisit Chansomwong, asking the authorities to end the road blockade to allow transport of agricultural produce to the South.He said about 5,000 tonnes of vegetables are sent to the South via Rama II Road daily.The governor said Phetchkasem, another road linking Bangkok and the South, has been reopened and told farmers to use the route instead. (MCOT online news)-- TNA 2014-02-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Farmers still block Rama II Road at Wang Manao in Ratchaburi's Pak Tho district; plan to rally at Commerce Min to demand rice payment /MCOT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 DSI to negotiate with Phra Buddha Issara to open way for DSI staff to work in their Chaeng Wattana Government Complex offices /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thailand's think tank: Govt cornered to dead-end on rice schemeBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 5 – The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has said the controversial rice subsidy scheme has reached a dead-end and urged the government to urgently sell rice in its stocks to get money to pay farmers. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702206-thailands-think-tank-govt-cornered-to-dead-end-on-rice-scheme/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Three Malaysians arrested for credit card fraudBy Digital ContentPATHUM THANI, Feb 5 - Three Malaysian nationals were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly being members of a counterfeit credit card ring, according to police. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/702217-three-malaysians-arrested-in-thailand-for-credit-card-fraud/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 More than 300 farmers in Kanchanaburi's Tha Muang district have blocked the Nong Khao-Kanchaburi road demanding rice payments by Feb 12, reports say /Bangkok Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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