Thailand Live Wednesday 12 Feb 2014

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RICE-PLEDGING SCHEME
Granary fire unlikely to be arson: Lop Buri Governor
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The blaze at a granary in Lop Buri's Chai Badan district on Tuesday was unlikely to have been arson, Lop Buri Governor Thanakom Jongjiri said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704006-granary-fire-unlikely-to-be-arson-lop-buri-governor/

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British Business Centre launched at the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- UK Trade & Investment and the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) has launched the British Business Centre, the new business hub for UK SMEs.

The British Business Centre was officially opened on Tuesday by Mark Kent, British Ambassador to Thailand and Greg Watkins, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand.

The British Business Centre will be an unrivalled resource for UK SMEs seeking to do business in Thailand. The opening of the British Business Centre marks a step-change in the support available to UK SMEs exploring the Thai market. In addition to providing a base for visiting UK companies to host meetings and deliver presentations, the Centre will also offer UK companies access to support and advice from BCCT staff and over 500 Chamber members.

-- The Nation 2014-02-12

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RT @tulsathit: Govt's reportedly advised rice mills to seek bank loans & pay farmers on its behalf first. (This refinancing idea can get really complex)

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Anti-democracy charges against protesters rejected
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Feb 12 – The Constitution Court today dismissed a petition by Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit against protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban for attempting to abolish Thailand’s constitutional monarchy.

Mr Prompong charged 10 members of the People’s Democracy Reform Committee (PDRC) including Mr Suthep with organising anti-government demonstrations with the objective of unconstitutionally acquiring administrative power.

The court said people exercised their rights and freedom in staging rallies which originated from a protest against the Amnesty Bill and their lack of trust in the government’s administrative performance.

Whether the defendants’ activities were against the Criminal Code or other laws would be up to the decision of those in charge of the criminal procedures, said the court.

Charges that the defendants were attempting to abolish the administrative system as stipulated in Section 68 of the Constitution were without grounds, the court concluded. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-02-12

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Gunshots fired into protesting crowds at PTT HQ

Gunshots were fired into crowds of anti government protesters in front of the state-owned PTT Head-office on Vibhavadi road but nobody was hurt.

Security guards of the protesters said they believed the gunshots were fired from the overhead Don Muang tollway.
The protesters went there to demand employee at the state oil company to leave their jobs.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/gunshots-fired-protesting-crowds-ptt-hq/


-- Thai PBS 2014-02-12

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RT@tulsathit: RT @PatricLand: Nida poll - most of rice farmers believe govt is broke and unable to pay them via @TNEWSTV fb.me/2nRP2pFG7”

RT@tulsathit: RT @PatricLand: 8th death- indebted rice farmer in Chachoengsao killed self by drinking fertilizer via @TNEWSTV fb.me/2NNAsCMPt”

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Water situation in Chao Phraya river basin critical

BANGKOK, 12 February 2014 (NNT) – A serious shortage of water is expected in the Chao Phraya river basin after local farmers exceedingly grew second-rice in the area, prompting the government to issue a ban to prevent further cultivation.

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Yukol Limlaengthong said the water situation of the Chao Phraya river basin was now critical due to overconsumption of water for agriculture. Second-rice cultivation had exceeded limits with over 73% of water allocated for the area during drought this year having been used already, the minister said.

The Royal Irrigation Department had adjusted its water management plan so that farmers had sufficient water for farming, according to Mr Yokol.

The department has announced that it will stop providing water for agriculture in the Chao Phraya river basin from 1 February 2014 onward. The ministry’s assistance measures for farmers will be submitted to the Water and Flood Management Commission and the Cabinet next week.

-- NNT 2014-02-12

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Satis Sehgal’s deportation proposal rejected

BANGKOK: -- The immigration committee has rejected the proposal by the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) that Indian businessman Satis Sehgal be deported due to lack of evidences to prove that he is a security threat.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704038-satis-sehgals-deportation-proposal-rejected/

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61 alleged protest financiers to be named tomorrow or Monday

BANGKOK: -- The Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) is expected to release a list of 61 individuals suspected to have provided financial support to anti-government protesters tomorrow (Thursday) or next Monday the latest.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704042-61-alleged-protest-financiers-to-be-named-tomorrow-or-monday/

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MEDIA
Rumour about Obama-Beyonce relations spread


Photo : Mail online

A French media firestorm has been circulating claims that Barack Obama and Beyonce are dangerously in love, Mail online reported Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704043-rumour-about-obama-beyonce-relations-spread/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Thursday 13 Feb 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704090-thailand-live-thursday-13-feb-2014/