Army chief orders 3rd army region commander to inspect earthquake scenes
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BANGKOK, May 6 - Thailand's Army Chief Prayut Chan-ocha today ordered the Third Army Region commander to inspect scenes in the northern province of Chiang Rai following earthquake there last night.

Third Army Region commander Lt Gen Preecha Chan-ocha ordered rescue and medical units, and other officials, to visit damaged Phan, Mae Lao, Mae Suai districts as well as provincial seat areas immediately for initial damage estmates for further assistance.

Meanwhile, Sonthaya Khunploem, caretaker Culture Minister, said he had ordered the Fine Arts Department director-general to inspect damage at historic sites affected by the seismic action.

He said the department will conclude its own report, for damages reported so far have been from outside sources. Mr Sonthaya said the ministry must consider if it has sufficient budget for restoration. Otherwise, a proposal will be presented to a Cabinet meeting for approval.

On a related matter, Panya Vechbanyongratana, DTAC's Network Operations Division senior vice president said the company's mobile customers were unaffected by the earthquakes and could use their phones normally both for voice calls and data transfer.

He said the company has an emergency procedure for mobile stations to receive signals in all regions as well as mobile generators and other related equipment to ensure that its customers to gain maximum service, particularly during possible aftershocks that can happen after an earthquake. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-05-06

Wonder what they will do with the house pictured,i presume the photo was taken after the quake.

quite amazing how the house can near fall down, yet the washing still staying on the washing line.

Wonder what they will do with the house pictured,i presume the photo was taken after the quake.

Move back in.....it's only sloping a little.....only need to cut the legs on one side of the table and chairs....

Good to see the Army jumping in to lend a hand

Wonder what they will do with the house pictured,i presume the photo was taken after the quake.

Move back in.....it's only sloping a little.....only need to cut the legs on one side of the table and chairs....

Careful with the "slope" word, remember Clarkson!

Why command the army to inspect the damage. Should'nt it be a job for an engineer. What are the army looking for, somewhere to practice live mortar bombing.

Wonder what they will do with the house pictured,i presume the photo was taken after the quake.

Move back in.....it's only sloping a little.....only need to cut the legs on one side of the table and chairs....

Careful with the "slope" word, remember Clarkson!

Oh for goodness sake ! this is in Thailand, not China or Japan.

Why command the army to inspect the damage. Should'nt it be a job for an engineer. What are the army looking for, somewhere to practice live mortar bombing.

Because the have the skills and resources to help but like to have accurate information,

Why command the army to inspect the damage. Should'nt it be a job for an engineer. What are the army looking for, somewhere to practice live mortar bombing.

About the brightest post so far this year - NOT.