webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Six wounded in a suspected bomb blast near Ratchaprasong rally siteBANGKOK: -- Six people were injured on Friday night in what was believed to be bomb explosion at Pratunam intersection which is near Ratchaprasong demonstration site.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706162-six-wounded-in-a-suspected-bomb-blast-near-ratchaprasong-rally-site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 RICE-PLEDGING SCHEMEFarmers to be paid via issuance of public bondsThe Nation Kittiratt says some will be paid next week through sale of stockpiled riceBANGKOK: -- The caretaker government says it is preparing to launch a bond issuance to mobilise funds to pay farmers under the rice-pledging scheme. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706144-thai-rice-plediging-scheme-farmers-to-be-paid-via-issuance-of-public-bonds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 NATION ANALYSISYingluck goes on the offensive as battle gets tougherSomroutai SapsomboonThe NationBANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seems to have changed her strategy from making gentle compromises to adopting a more aggressive "an eye for an eye" model as the political battle gets tougher. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706145-yingluck-goes-on-the-offensive-as-battle-gets-tougher/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 ANTI-GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGNSOrder to expel Sehgal awaits Chalerm's nodThe Nation Satish Sehgal BANGKOK: -- Immigration Commission has voted to cancel the residency permit for an Indian businessman who addressed an anti-government rally, a source at the commission has revealed. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706146-order-to-expel-sehgal-awaits-chalerms-nod/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 HEALTHTap water salty as seawater enters Chao PhrayaJutarat TipnumpaThe NationBANGKOK: -- To tackle the crisis of a massive amount of seawater in the Chao Phraya River that has led to salty tap water, a Water and Flood Management Commission sub-panel has adjusted the water-release plan and dispatched water-pushing boats. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706148-tap-water-salty-as-seawater-enters-chao-phraya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 LIKE IT, SHARE ITSocial-media users dig for facts, report on political eventsAsina PornwasinThe NationBANGKOK: -- There is so much happening in Thailand nowadays, especially in terms of controversially political incidents, that social-media users are engrossed in investigating and discussing them. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706150-social-media-users-dig-for-facts-report-on-political-events/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thai rice not being dumped: trade chiefPetchanet PratruangkraiThe NationFarmers on trucks and tractors return home after receiving a promise from embattled PM Yingluck Shinawatra that they would receive overdue payments next week for rice sold under the government schemeDenies Indonesian claim of cheap sales or breaching world trade rulesBANGKOK: -- The Foreign Trade Department yesterday dismissed reports that Thailand dumped cheap rice on the world market - a move that could be a breach of World Trade Organisation rules. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706151-thai-rice-not-being-dumped-trade-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 THAI chief tenders resignationThe Nation Ampon BANGKOK: -- After holding Thai Airways International's chairmanship since May 2009, Ampon Kittiampon has tendered his resignation, effective on March 10. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706152-thai-chief-tenders-resignation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 EDITORIALDoes GSB showdown hint at things to come?The NationThe tussle at the bank shows that political warfare has now entered a financial battlefield; alarm bells are ringing for the economy Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706153-thai-editorial-does-gsb-showdown-hint-at-things-to-come/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 GUEST COLUMNTwo prospects now for Thailand, and neither is any goodSimon TayBANGKOK: -- Anti-government protests in Bangkok have lasted more than three months, and yet continue to confuse. Much of the international media assert the sanctity of the vote above all else. Most overly rely on distinctions that the red shirts represent the poor, and the yellows are the elite - as if simple colour-coding could explain complexities. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706154-two-prospects-now-for-thailand-and-neither-is-any-good/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 [Video Report] Alleged French ATM scammers caught bribing Phuket policePhuket GazetteKarim Akrour (yellow shirt) handed cash over to a police contact in hopes of buying Karin Radoun's freedom. Photo: Chutharat PlerinPHUKET: -- Phuket Police arrested two French nationals for bribing an officer of the law yesterday, while a third man is still on the run. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706155-video-report-alleged-french-atm-scammers-caught-bribing-phuket-police/?p=7472206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Armed men in black seen on both sidesPongphon SarnsamakThe NationProtesters, police say assailants shot at them on TuesdayBANGKOK: -- INJURED protesters and police have both said they saw armed men dressed in black mingling among opposing sides during the deadly clash at Phan Fah Bridge on Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706156-bangkok-armed-men-in-black-seen-on-both-sides/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 CMPO seeks understanding over inability to control ralliesKesinee Taengkhiao,Anapat DeechuayThe NationBANGKOK: -- The government's Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) called for understanding from the public yesterday about its inability to enforce the law and control anti-government rallies following Civil Court's ruling on Wednesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706157-cmpo-seeks-understanding-over-inability-to-control-rallies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 PDRC wants PM, Chalerm to take blame for deadly clashAnapat Deechuay,Praphan JindalertudomdeeThe NationPeopleBANGKOK: -- Anti-government protesters gathered yesterday near the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) to demand that caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and CMPO chief Chalerm Yoobamrung take responsibility for the deadly crackdown at Phan Fah Bridge on Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706158-pdrc-wants-pm-chalerm-to-take-blame-for-deadly-clash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 ARCHAEOLOGYAncient communities in Isaan had social classes: studyKasem ChanathinatThe NationNakhon RatchasimaArchaeologists have discovered ancient skeletons and items of interest in this excavation site, which is about 30 metres wide and 150 metres long, in Nakhon Ratchasima.NAKHON RATCHASIMA: -- An archaeological dig in the Northeast has found that prehistoric communities in Ban Non Chak had social classes, with many pieces of earthenware and ornaments clearly devoted to some ancient skeletons. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706159-ancient-communities-in-isaan-had-social-classes-study/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 NACC defends the probe against PM is fair and not done in rushBANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission did not quickly wrap up the investigation into caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s alleged involvement in a rice scandal, said Mr Witthaya Arkompitak, deputy secretary-general of the commission, yesterday (Friday). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706160-nacc-defends-the-probe-against-pm-yingluck-is-fair-and-not-done-in-rush/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 UN concerned about political violence in Thailand BANGKOK, 22 February 2014 (NNT) - On February 21, the United Nation's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a statement through the bangkok.ohchr.org website expressing extreme concern over violence that occurred between the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters and police officers at Phan Fa Bridge during an attempt to retake political rally sites on February 18. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706177-un-concerned-about-political-violence-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Bank of Thailand mulling whether interest rate should be loweredBANGKOK, 22 February 2014 (NNT)- Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul has revealed after a meeting in Australia that the Central Bank views that the current interest rates of 2.25% can be reduced further.Dr. Prasarn said what is worrying is whether or not reducing interest rates will have positive impacts on the economy, given the nation's economic slowdown is not related to economic factors but political ones. According to the Bank of Thailand, the economy in the first half of the year remains stable,; however, should the caretaker government and the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) be able to find a joint solution to the political deadlock, there will be continual positive impacts on the economy.Several members of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee are debating whether reducing interest rates will stimulate the nation's consumption. The lower public consumption is due to political unrest, not monetary issues, reiterated the BOT Governor.-- NNT 2014-02-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Elderly British Disabled Man Found Dead In Bathroom Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706180-elderly-british-disabled-man-found-dead-in-bathroom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 UPDATE: Bomb attack on PDRC guards at Pratunam wounds sixBANGKOK: -- The anti-government protest rally at Rajaprasong intersection came under bomb attack when a hand grenade was thrown at a security checkpoint of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) guards last night wounding six people. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706162-six-wounded-in-a-suspected-bomb-blast-near-ratchaprasong-rally-site/#entry7472893 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Chinese expats arrested in Phuket for work permit offencesBy Digital ContentPHUKET, Feb 22 – Thai Immigration Police arrested four Chinese nationals accused of setting up a wedding photography service and failing to show authorisation documents in this resort island of the Thai South. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706183-chinese-expats-arrested-in-phuket-for-work-permit-offences/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 UN denounces violence at Phan Fah bridge Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706177-un-concerned-about-political-violence-in-thailand/#entry7473007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 White-shirt group calls for peace and quick electionBANGKOK: -- About 100 people in white shirts gathered yesterday at Thammasat University calling for peace and quicker election process to bring the country back on the track of democracy. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706186-bangkok-white-shirt-group-calls-for-peace-and-quick-election/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 UPDATE: Finance Ministry may issue bonds for money to pay farmersBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 22 – The caretaker government will issue bonds to raise money to pay farmers under the rice pledging scheme, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minsiter Kittiratt Na-Ranong. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706144-thai-rice-plediging-scheme-farmers-to-be-paid-via-issuance-of-public-bonds/page-3?p=7473195#entry7473195 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Court asked to revoke arrest warrants for 31 protest leadersBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 22 – The Criminal Court will give its ruling next week on two petitions seeking to invalidate arrest warrants for 31 key leaders of the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) who were charged with violating the state of emergency.The petitions were made following the Civil Court’s verdict on Wednesday, prohibiting the government from taking legal action or arresting protesters who have peacefully organised rallies in Bangkok.The court will give its verdict on Thursday on a petition seeking to revoke arrest warrants against 18 PDRC key leaders, including Suthep Thaugsuban, Satit Wongnongtaey, Chumpol Jullasai, Buddhipongse Punnakanta, Issara Somchai, Witthaya Kaewparadai, Thaworn Senneam, Nattapol Theepsuwan, Akanat Promphan, Anchalee Paireerak, Nitithorn Lamlua, Uthai Yodmanee, Samdin Lertbutr, Preecha Iamsuphan, Ratchyut or Amorn Sirayothinpakdee, Kittichai Saisa-ard, Samran Rodpetch and Parnsuwan Na-Kaew.In the second petition, PDRC opposed a request by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to the court to issue arrest warrants for 13 other PDRC key protesters.The court originally scheduled Monday to rule on the DSI’s request.It told the PDRC lawyer that the PDRC’s petition on the 13 protesters would be ruled on Monday along with the DSI’s request.Thirteen PDRC protesters named in the second group were Somkiat Pongpaiboon, Somsak Kosaisuk, Chitpas Kridakorn, Sakolthee Pattiyakul, Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Seri Wongmontha, Thanom Onketpol, Phra Buddha Issara, Sawit Kaewwan, Komsan Thongsiri, Suchart Srisang, Ravee Maschamadol and Nopporn Muangtan. (MCOT online news)-- TNA 2014-02-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 UPDATE: Thailand denies dumping rice in Indonesian marketBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 22 – The Thai Commerce Ministry has categorically denied a report that Thailand has dumped rice on the Indonesian market at cut-rate prices. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706151-thai-rice-not-being-dumped-trade-chief/page-2#entry7473366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Patong Tunnel compensation for evicted Phuket villagers jumps to B2.56bnPhuket GazetteView of the proposed tunnel from the east side of Patong Hill. Photo: Saran MitraratPHUKET: -- The funds for compensating Phuket landowners who would be displaced by the construction of the Patong Tunnel has more than doubled, jumping from 1 billion baht to 2.56bn baht. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/706195-patong-tunnel-compensation-for-evicted-phuket-villagers-jumps-to-b256bn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Five victims from Pratunam bombing return home; PDRC block Pratunam flyover bridge, causing heavy traffic jam /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 EC commissioner Somchai asserts EC could not hold elections for 28 constituencies by March 4; invites 4 parties to meet in Songkhla March 7 /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 AIS would like to affirm that the company does not involve in any political affairs or issues. Dr.Thaksin Shinawatra &family have sold out all the shares in the company group since Jan 23,2006, and have not been involving with the company since then in any regards.Thank you for your understanding and continuous support. Source: AIS sms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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