webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Police seek extended detention of PDRC leaderBANGKOK: -- Sonthiyarn Chuenruthainaitham, a co-leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) was escorted by the police to the Criminal Court today for extension of his detention for another week before the first 7-day detention will expire. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704153-police-seek-extended-detention-of-pdrc-leader/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Buddhist monk, three villagers killed in Pattani shootingBy Digital ContentPATTANI, Feb 13 -- A Buddhist monk and three villagers were killed in Pattani's Mae Lan district in a gun attack this morning after a commercial bank employee was shot and burnt to death yesterday evening. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704135-militants-kill-monk-and-three-civilians-in-pattani/#entry7431997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 ISOC spokesman: Pattani Buddhist monk murderers must be prosecuted; denies authorities involvement in Narathiwat boys killing Feb 3 /MCOT Commerce Ministry opens auction for 220,000 tonnes of pledged rice in futures market; expects Bt2 billion income, to sell 200,000 tonnes more Feb 26 /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 'Abhisit' tells court emergency decree was unnecessaryBANGKOK 12 February 2014 (NNT) — Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has told the Civil Court that the emergency decree recently issued by the Yingluck's administration is neither necessary nor reasonable. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704162-abhisit-tells-court-emergency-decree-was-unnecessary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair to be held from Feb 25 to Mar 1BANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) – The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 2014 will take place between February 25th and March 1st at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, during which both Thai and foreign entrepreneurs will be showcasing their latest jewelry products.The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will be held for the 53rd time despite the ongoing political unrest. The event organizer has revealed that there will be more than 3,000 booths exhibiting gem and jewelry products made in Thailand and overseas.According to the organizer, last year’s event was a big success, as over 30,000 people visited the fair. Despite the political crisis, it is believed that this year’s fair will help mirror Thailand's positive images to other nations, building confidence among foreign investors and tourists.The organizer further revealed that Thailand in 2012 exported 410 billion baht worth of gems and jewelry, while last year’s figure plunged to 350 billion baht, indicating that the industry had been heavily affected by the ongoing protests.-- NNT 2014-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Daily Weather Forecast For Thailand 13 February 2014General SituationThe ridge of moderate high pressure still covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea leading to 2-4 degree Celsius.drops in the North, as well as a slight drop in temperature in the rest.The stronger easterly winds bring the humidity from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand resulting in rainfalls over the lower Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and Vicinity, the East and the South. The wind waves are likely about 2 meters in the lower Gulf from Nakhon Si Thammarat southward. All ships should proceed with caution during 13-16 February.Weather Forecast for Thailand from Thursday Noon to Friday NoonNorthern Thailand Fog in the morning and thick patches in some areas. Isolated light rain mostly in the eastern part. Slight change in temperature Upper part: Cold, minimum temperature 14-15 degree Celsius.Lower part: Cool, minimum temperature 16-21 degree Celsius.Maximum temperature 31-32 degree Celsius.Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 4-8 degree Celsius. Southerly winds 10-20 km/hr.Northeastern Thailand Upper part: Cold, minimum temperature 14-15 degree Celsius. Lower part: Cool, minimum temperature 16-20 degree Celsius.2-4 degree Celsius. drops and isolated light rain mostly in lower part.Maximum temperature 29-32 degree Celsius. Cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 9-13 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr.Central Thailand Cool with fog in the morning and slight drop in temperature.Isolated light rain mostly in the lower part.Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-34 degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 15-18 degree Celsius.Southerly winds 10-30 km/hr.Eastern Thailand Cloudy and widely scattered rain mostly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. 1-2 degree Celsius. drops. Minimum temperature 22-24 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-34degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 15-18 degree Celsius. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.Southern Thailand East Coast Cloudy and isolated thundershowers mostly in the lower part. Minimum temperature 23-24 degree Celsius.Maximum temperature 31-32 degree Celsius.Surat Thani northward: southeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: easterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters.Southern Thailand West Coast Partly cloudy with light fog in the morning. Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degree Celsius. Variable winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave height below 1 meter.Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cloudy with a chance of light rain. Minimum temperature 24-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-33 degree Celsius.Southerly winds 10-30 km/hr.-- NNT 2014-02-13 weather forecasts for all Thai provinces: http://weather.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Tourism Industry of Thailand optimistic in 2014 revenueBANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) -- The Tourism Industry remains optimistic about tourism revenue in 2014 despite political confrontations. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704169-tourism-industry-of-thailand-optimistic-in-2014-revenue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Woman crushed to death by poorly maintained elevator in Sukhumvit condoBy Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- A woman was killed by an elevator inside her Bang Na-district condominium yesterday on Sukhumvit Road. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704172-woman-crushed-to-death-by-poorly-maintained-elevator-in-sukhumvit-condo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Govt: EC must complete polling within 30 daysBANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) – The government has reiterated that the Election Commission (EC), obligated by the law, must complete the voting within 30 days after it was disrupted on February 2nd.According to Minister of Science and Technology and Puea Thai legal advisor Peeraphan Palusuk, it is the EC’s main duty to carry out the election within 30 days after February 2, adding that legal actions could be brought against the commissioners for violation of the constitution.The EC earlier announced that it would hold an election on April 20 for the advance voting that could not be held in a number of constituencies, while the official voting would be reorganized on April 27 for constituencies with no candidates during the February 2 polling.Mr. Peeraphan said further that there had been attempts to prolong this situation by delaying the completion of the election and blocking the appointments of the new prime minister and the new cabinet.-- NNT 2014-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2014 Court orders DSI to cancel freezing of 7 bank accounts of protest leader Seri in 7 days; rejects request to further detain Sonthiyan, set to be freed /MCOT 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Temporary release for SonthiyarnThe Nation BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Thursday rejected police's request to extend the detention of a rally leader arrested under the state of emergency. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704153-police-seek-extended-detention-of-pdrc-leader/#entry7432474 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Civil court lifts DSI’s bank account freeze BANGKOK: -- The Civil court today temporarily lifted the order of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) that freezes the bank accounts of Dr Seri Wongmontha, one of the active anti-government protest leaders, accused of insurrection charge. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704193-civil-court-lifts-dsis-bank-account-freeze-dr-seri-wongmontha/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Criminal court rejects extended detention for PDRC leader BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court today rejected the request of the police to extend the detention of a leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) by another week and ordered that he be freed on Monday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704153-police-seek-extended-detention-of-pdrc-leader/#entry7432548 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Phuket booze ban keeps Cupid's arrows flying straightPhuket Gazette - Alcohol sales are on hold from sunrise on February 14 to sunrise on February 15. Photo: Dave PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale and purchase of alcohol will be in effect this Valentine’s Day in celebration of Makha Bucha Day, one of the four annual religious holidays in Thailand. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704185-phuket-booze-ban-keeps-cupids-arrows-flying-straight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 RT@fishmyman: Wow. Just had lunch with a senior Democrat Party aid who expressed his doubts if the party will be in power again even if PT is removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Suthep seeks postponement of indictmentBy Digital Content BANGKOK, Feb 13-- Former deputy prime minister-turned-protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has sought postponement of a hearing on his indictment for his role in connection with the political violence in 2010.http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704196-suthep-seeks-postponement-of-indictment/Full story: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Chalerm says protesters number only 4,000BANGKOK: Director of the Centre for the Maintaining of Peace and Order (CMPO) Chalerm Yoobamrung says anti government protesters at all sites numbered just 4,000 last night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704195-chalerm-says-protesters-number-only-4000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Passport issuance services returns to normality: Consular Department chiefBANGKOK: -- Passport issuance services have returned to normality with about 7,000 passports issued a day, Consular Department Director-General Thongchai Chasawat said Thursday.He said the department is now able to handle passport applications like before Bangkok shutdown protest.Earlier, the department could not link its passport issuance branches to its passport database server at the Consular Department because protesters blocked the head office. Last week, Consular Department officials could enter the head office to restart the computer server to support the online services.Thongchai said the services are not available at 17 branhces around the country. -- The Nation 2014-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Seri wins war to unfreeze his accountsThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Civil Court on Thursday revoked the freezing of bank accounts belonging to former Thammasat University lecturer; Seri Wongmontha, one of core anti-government rally leaders. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704193-civil-court-lifts-dsis-bank-account-freeze-dr-seri-wongmontha/#entry7432958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Police Told By Court To Release PCAD Coordinator By Khaosod English BANGKOK: -- The police are instructed by the court to release a prominent anti-government activist less than a week since he was arrested. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704153-police-seek-extended-detention-of-pdrc-leader/page-2#entry7432998 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thailand deports 1,300 Rohingya boat peopleBANGKOK, February 13, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand has sent around 1,300 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, a top official said Thursday, dismaying rights campaigners who warned the minority Muslims faced persecution in the former junta-ruled country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704203-thailand-deports-1300-rohingya-boat-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: Thai army pledges to bring monk's murderers to justiceBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 13 - The spokesman for the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) said today that the gunmen who shot dead a monk and three villagers in the southern border province of Pattani today would be brought for prosecution. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704135-militants-kill-monk-and-three-civilians-in-pattani/#entry7433083 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 BTS to start trial early service from March 1 BANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) - The skytrain operator is set to begin an early service for commuters on a trial basis next month, following a slew of suggestions from the public. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704212-bts-skytrain-to-start-trial-early-service-from-march-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Songkhla Public Health Office campaigns against infectious diseases and unwanted pregnancyBANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) — The Songkhla Public Health Office is holding a campaign against infectious diseases and unwanted pregnancy during Valentine’s season.Under its campaign “true love means protection”, the Songkhla Public Health Office is campaigning for youths and the general public in the province to use protection when engaging in sexual activities in order to prevent the spread of HIV, STD, and unwanted pregnancy.Head of the Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office, Dr. Sirichai Leewannaphasai, stated that the campaign is a part of the Public Health Ministry's policy to educate youths on using protection.Moreover, he pointed out that those who have not been educated with family planning or sex education run the risk of catching STD and unwanted pregnancies. Statistics have shown that since 1988 until 2013, there have been 1,204 AIDS related deaths in Songkhla, where labor workers are those who are most at risk.In 2014, an increase of 8.52% in HIV infections among people aged between 20 - 24 years old has been reported. Therefore, in an attempt to stop these figures from rising, Dr. Sirichai said the best way is to use protection during sex.-- NNT 2014-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 EC urges voters to sign up for advance voting as from Feb 17BANGKOK, 13 February 2014 (NNT) - The Election Commission has announced that the general election for senators is set to be held on March 30 and advance voting will take place on March 23.EC Secretary General Puchong Nutrawong said that candidates can register to run in the election during March 4-8.Voters can register in advance during February 17-28 in order to exercise their rights in the election. Those who had signed up for advance voting in January do not need to re-register.For more information, members of the public can visit www.ect.go.th.Advance voting was blocked in 83 constituencies on January 26, including 47 constituencies in southern provinces, 33 in Bangkok, and one each in Phetchabun, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram.-- NNT 2014-02-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Honest cabbie impresses touristThe NationBANGKOK: -- A taxi driver Thursday returned Japanese currency worth about Bt150,000 and documents to a Japanese passenger who accidentally left his bag in the cab on Wednesday night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704218-honest-thai-taxi-driver-impresses-japanese-tourist/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 SET index closed 1,311.87, down 2.19; Bt/USD32.46; GBP53.82; AUD28.86; EUR44.10; CAD29.35; HKD4.17; SGD25.49; JPY31.67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 UPDATE: LAK SI CLASHCourt rejects arrest warrants for suspects, citing lack of evidenceThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Thursday declined to approve arrest warrants sought by police for three men seen carrying and firing weapons during the shooting at the Lak Si area earlier this month. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704144-arrest-warrants-underway-for-7-suspects-in-lak-si-shoot-out/#entry7433533 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Consumer Protection Board: Rose prices at Pak Khlong Talat flower market skyrocket 600%, from Bt4 to Bt24/stalk; to take action to curb prices /MCOT Election Commission to ask Constitution Court on royal decree issuance for new elections, if caretaker govt disagrees w/ EC's proposal /The Nation Rice growers threatened to w/draw their deposits from Krungthai Bank if it fails to extend govt loans to settle overdue pledged rice payments /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 PDRC willing to end protest if govt quits in place of interim 'reform' administrationBANGKOK: -- The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) is ready to end the protests if the caretaker government resigns from its post and establishes an interim government to implement national reform, according to core PDRC coleader Thaworn Senneam. Full Story:http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704247-pdrc-willing-to-end-protest-if-govt-quits-in-place-of-interim-reform-administration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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