webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Downtown malls open till 10 pm as usual to welcome Valentine’sBANGKOK, 14 February 2014 (NNT) – Central World Shopping Complex and other malls located nearby have announced that, from today onwards, they will resume normal services, with the operating hours running until 10 pm, in a bid to celebrate Valentine’s Day.Central Pattana Public Company Limited has issued a statement, saying Central World will open its doors to customers from 10 am through to 10 pm again, starting today. The move is to welcome the day of love, when hordes of customers usually come to shop for presents for their loved ones. This year, the company is cooperating with retailers in launching special promotions and campaigns to attract more people and brighten up the atmosphere.Last month, Central World declared it would be closing early at 6 pm for safety reasons amid the political turmoil and the ongoing protest in front of its premises.Likewise, Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery have confirmed that they will be opening until 10 pm daily as well.Apart from the BTS Skytrain, the public can still access all of these shopping malls by car although the available routes are limited.-- NNT 2014-02-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 GOOD DEEDSHonest cabbie rewardedThe Nation Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704218-honest-thai-taxi-driver-impresses-japanese-tourist/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 VALENTINE'S DAYSpecial event rewards marriage registrantsThe NationBANGKOK: -- Couples registering their marriage today will get a chance to win prizes under St Valentine's campaigns. Several authorities, along with their partners, have launched the campaigns. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704318-valentines-day-special-event-rewards-marriage-registrants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 POPULIST POLICYRice farmers to get payments next week, Yingluck assuresThe NationSacks of rice are readied for night-time loading onto a long line of waiting trucks at a warehouse in Ang Thong. Local residents expressed suspicion, as the movement of the rice came as farmers were demanding payment for rice sold to the governmentBANGKOK: -- Long-overdue government subsidy payments to farmers under the rice-pledging scheme will begin next week, caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704319-rice-farmers-to-get-payments-next-week-yingluck-assures/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 SOUTHERN VIOLENCEKilling of monk seen as 'revenge for murder of three brothersPAKORN PUENGNETRTHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- THE SLAYING yesterday of a Buddhist monk and three others including a nine-year-old boy in southern Pattani was in retaliation for the murder of three Muslim brothers of the Manan clan in Narathiwat 10 days ago, experts said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704320-killing-of-monk-seen-as-revenge-for-murder-of-three-brothers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 FEBRUARY 2 ELECTIONLegal fight against poll 'not over'Anuphan Chantana,Pimnara PradubwitThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Democrats will continue pursuing legal action against the government even though the Constitutional Court on Wednesday threw out their petition asking it to void the February 2 election. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704322-february-2-election-legal-fight-against-poll-not-over/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 RICE BIDINGAfet bids for govt rice come in low amid high supplyPetchanet PratruangkraiThe NationOfficials prepare documents for interested parties to submit their bids for 227,000 tonnes of rice through the Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand Impact on market prices seen; ministry plans more auctions via futures marketBANGKOK: -- A total of 17 traders joined the Commerce Ministry's auction yesterday of 227,000 tonnes of rice via the Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand, but their low bids are expected to drag down the market price because of supply exceeding demand. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704323-afet-bids-for-thai-govt-rice-come-in-low-amid-high-supply/ 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 OVERDRIVEFarmers call time on Yingluck's rice farceThanong KhanthongBANGKOK: -- The Yingluck government's rice-pledging scheme is set to go down in history as a complete failure, if not our worst and most corrupt subsidy programme. If justice is served, all of those involved in the scheme will go straight to jail to serve time. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704324-farmers-call-time-on-yinglucks-rice-farce/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Civil conflict is sliding towards an uncivil warWalden BelloPhilippine Daily InquirerAsia News NetworkAn anti-government protester listens as protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban speaks from a stage in Bangkok last week.But both sides' demand for justice and real democracy is the middle ground upon which a debate on the future of Thailand can be builtBANGKOK: -- The current showdown between the Pheu Thai government and the opposition is the latest round in an epic struggle between conservative and populist forces that began when Yingluck's brother Thaksin Shinawatra became prime minister in 2001. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704325-civil-conflict-is-sliding-towards-an-uncivil-war-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Masseuses enslaved in South Africa seek DSI actionPONGPHON SARNSAMAKTHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- TWO MASSEUSES from Kanchanaburi have filed a complaint to the Department of Special Investigation against a recruitment company that they said enslaved them in South Africa and forced them to work to pay off a debt of about Bt100,000. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704326-thai-masseuses-enslaved-in-south-africa-seek-dsi-action/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Surapong seeks world backingThe NationBANGKOK: -- Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul yesterday urged the world community to condemn the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) for blocking the February 2 election. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704327-surapong-seeks-world-backing/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 BURNING ISSUEWhile the govt and PDRC squabble, ordinary Thais sufferAttayuth BootsripoomThe NationBANGKOK: -- Although the February 2 election was held without the violence that was initially feared, nobody could call it a true general election, because voting did not take place in several constituencies. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704328-while-the-govt-and-pdrc-squabble-ordinary-thais-suffer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Kingdom needs more women in Parliament, UN official saysPravit RojanaphrukThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Thailand should do more to increase the number of women in the House and Senate - and it may require temporary policy intervention, a senior United Nations figure said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704329-thailand-needs-more-women-in-parliament-un-official-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Kamnans slam PDRCThe NationBANGKOK: -- About 1,000 village headmen and kamnans gathered near the Interior Ministry yesterday and announced an ultimatum to the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) to end the blockade of the Interior Ministry within seven days. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704330-kamnans-slam-pdrc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 New Boss, New Crackdown for Pattaya BarsPATTAYA: -- With a new Police Chief firmly installed at Pattaya Police Station the job of maintaining law & order has begun with a check of late night entertainment venues around Pattaya. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704332-new-boss-new-crackdown-for-pattaya-bars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @Saksith: TR @kowit_js: Royal Plaza area has a lot of police busses and trucks in morning @js100radio http://t.co/w9DZsUKUVU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @WilwithoneL: The calm before the storm? 100s of riot police chilling out near police station. #bangkok http://t.co/7Gp4fRbHZN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @PatricLand: Another the view of the police at Royal Plaza RT @Dr_Prawut: http://t.co/AYfciksDzc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @PatricLand: 7.30AM Police with rubber bullet gun reach Nang Leang Racecourse .. NSPTR Stage RT @MorningNewsTV3 http://t.co/WfTZgGBA5a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Police are blocking the Nang Leung section and plan to retake a rally site Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704336-thai-police-in-position-to-retake-bangkok-rally-sites/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: 9am - RT @WilwithoneL: Armed police cutting down tarpaulin & searching tents. Very few protesters still here http://t.co/vonqbc1DXU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Police start reclaim areas from Democracy Monument from protestersBANGKOK: -- Police in full gear on Saturday started reclaiming areas near the Victory Monument through Makawan Rangsan Bridge which is used as rally site of anti-government protesters, Nation Channel reported. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704336-thai-police-in-position-to-retake-bangkok-rally-sites/page-3#entry7436010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 UPDATE: Police launch 'Operation Valentine' to clear Rajdamnoen rally siteThe NationBANGKOK: -- Police Friday launched the Operation Valentine to "reclaim public space" from protesters led by the Students and People Network for Thailand's Reform Friday morning. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704336-thai-police-in-position-to-retake-bangkok-rally-sites/page-3#entry7436038 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Police remove protest site barrier near Government House; no clash as NSPRT protesters have departed site, no destination announced /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: 9:15am RT @Matt_Jasper: Large group of protestors outside central chidlom. Definitely looking more militant. A lot more khaki, faces covered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: 9:40am Ploenchit Road closed from Ploenchit intersection to Chidlom. Motorists advised to avoid today #Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @Saksith: RT @georgehenton Some of the items found apparently by police in protest camp near Gov House http://t.co/rOR1vyfyYw / Incl x-ray flak vests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @waanspeaking: RT @Rajprasong_News: @news1005fm: Metro Police II Commander and its force are on the move at Chang Wattana Soi 5 http://t.co/HsWnTzUquh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 RT @W7VOA: No police activity, sparse crowd at Asok anti-gov't demo site. #Thailand @ BTS อโศก (Asok) E4 http://t.co/Iz89OqsvM6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 King visits dog shelter in Hua HinHUA HIN: -- His Majesty the King on Thursday (Feb 13) visited Hua Hin Dog Shelter in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, to follow up the progress of the center’s work in assisting abandoned dogs and providing a full-cycle management of the stray dog problem in Hua Hin. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/704381-king-visits-dog-shelter-in-hua-hin/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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