webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Quake damage reports still coming in from Chiang RaiCHIANG RAI 14 May 2014 (NNT) – Earthquake damage reports were still coming in from Chiang Rai on Tuesday, as numerous aftershocks continued to jolt the province.According to the Meteorological Department's Seismological Bureau, more than 744 aftershocks have been reported following the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck Chiang Rai early last week.On Monday evening a magnitude 5.0 tremor struck Mae Lao district in Chiang Rai. At least one house in the district was heavily damaged, and residents could no longer take shelter under their own roof.Locals in Phan and Mae Lao, the two districts that were most jolted by last week's quake, are still frightened over the quake and the constant aftershocks, and many have decided to stay outdoors instead of inside their homes.Officials from the local Disaster Prevention and Mitigation office and military units have been working to remove debris as well as repair homes damaged by the tremors.The Seismological Bureau also reported a magnitude 3.8 tremor that originated in Mae Lao district on Tuesday evening, the most powerful among several other smaller tremors detected on the same day.-- NNT 2014-05-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Suthep asks public to push Senate for interim PMBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, May 15 -- Anti-government leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Tuesday has called for all parties to urge Senate speaker-elect Surachai Liengboonlertchai and senators to push for the interim prime minister and government as soon as possible. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725963-suthep-asks-public-to-push-senate-for-interim-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 AIR POLLUTIONPraksa dump site passes air-quality testsSUTINAN KONGSINTHE NATIONSAMUT PRAKANBANGKOK: -- AIR-QUALITY tests show the area around the Praksa dump site is free from harmful volatile organic compounds and sulphur dioxide, after the latest fire there was completely extinguished on Monday night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725964-samut-prakans-praksa-dump-site-passes-air-quality-tests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Calls to end crisisThe NationLawyers Council backs the idea of appointed premierBANGKOK: -- Calls grew yesterday for a peaceful solution to the ongoing political stalemate, as the Senate continued its discussion aimed at finding a way out of the crisis. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725965-thai-lawyers-council-backs-the-idea-of-appointed-premier/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 POLITICSPrayuth accepts HM's advice as an optionThe Nation BANGKOK: -- A proposal by a group of retired senior military officers to seek His Majesty's advice on the deepening political crisis is an option, but whether it could be implemented depended on many factors including rules, acceptance and appropriateness, Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday.Prayuth said he had read the proposal addressed to him and other top commanders, which was submitted by the Man of State group last week.The group said it expected the commanders-in-chief of the Army, Navy and Air Force as well as the supreme command to decide on the proposal before today."I have read the proposal, meaning I am already informed of it. The proposal is just the group's idea and there is no pressure for its acceptance. It was sent to me for consideration only. I call on the public not to criticise it.""General Saiyud [Kerdphol] and the group were offering an option only. Whether that option could be implemented or not would depend on the rules, conditions, acceptance and other factors, which would need to be studied in detail to prevent further obstacles," the Army chief said.It was not reliant on refusal or acceptance by the Armed Forces, as it would have to pass through many procedures and involve others to examine the issue. "We do, however, appreciate their loyalty to the monarch and their determination to bring peace to the country. It's better than those who do nothing but negatively criticise others without giving any thought to the damage this is causing the country," he said.-- The Nation 2014-05-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 NEW ELECTIONEC to meet govt on draft of Royal Decree for snap electionThe NationBANGKOK: -- Security will be beefed up for the Election Commission (EC) members who meet today with government representatives to discuss the drafting of a Royal Decree on holding an election. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725966-ec-to-meet-thai-govt-on-draft-of-royal-decree-for-snap-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 UPDATE: POISON?'Blue powder' may be behind elephant's deathKampanart KhantrakoolThe NationPrachuap Khiri Khan BANGKOK: -- Officials are investigating to see if a blue powder - believed to be some form of pesticide - had anything to do with the death of a wild elephant at Kui Buri Forest Reserve. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725785-elephant-found-dead-in-kuiburi-national-park/#entry7819223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 POLITICSGroup comes up with plan for interim govt leaderThe NationSurichaiAcademics call on both sides to agree upon impartial leader during 'reforms'BANGKOK: -- A group of academics and peace advocates yesterday urged rival political camps to forget about appointing a "neutral" prime minister through Article 7 of the Constitution and jointly select an interim non-partisan deputy PM to act as head of government temporarily so that the country can move forward with reform and a general election. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725968-group-comes-up-with-plan-for-interim-thai-govt-leader/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 COMPETITIVENESSThailand's competitiveness dented by political gridlock: IMD chiefErich ParpartDominique TurpinBANGKOK: -- Thailand's competitiveness ranking in 2014 is very likely to fall from last year's level, due to the political impasse which is destabilising society and investor confidence, said the president of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Business School. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725969-thailands-competitiveness-dented-by-political-gridlock-imd-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 STOPPAGE TIMEYingluck departure must not be wastedTulsathit TaptimBANGKOK: -- So, what's new, really? Yingluck Shinawatra is gone as prime minister, but it's not as though she had been functional as the government leader for the past few months anyway. It reminds us of the fate of Samak Sundaravej, Somchai Wongsawat and, to a certain extent, Abhisit Vejjajiva. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725970-yingluck-departure-must-not-be-wasted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Death in Phuket of US tourist 'suspicious', say policeEakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- Police are treating as suspicious the death of an American found half-naked in his hotel in Patong last night (May 12). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725971-death-in-phuket-of-us-tourist-suspicious-say-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 US hopeful Thai military will show restraintby Shaun TANDONWASHINGTON, May 13, 2014 (AFP) - The United States voiced confidence Tuesday that Thailand's military will not stage another coup as worries mount in Washington of prolonged turmoil in its oldest Asian ally. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725972-us-hopeful-thai-military-will-show-restraint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Police find bombs in Lumpini after rally endsKhanathit SrihirundajThe NationBANGKOK: -- Bomb disposal officials yesterday found seven home-made bombs and two ping-pong bombs inside Lumpini Park, a day after the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters moved out. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725973-thai-police-find-bombs-in-lumpini-park-after-pdrc-rally-ends/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 BURNING ISSUESetting up an unelected govt is just not possibleSupalak GanjanakhundeeThe NationBANGKOK: -- The idea of using the Constitution's Article 7 to set up an unelected government to help pull the country out of the current political crisis is impossible both legally and practically. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725974-setting-up-an-unelected-thai-govt-is-just-not-possible/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wife insists her husband not drunk when beaten by PDRC security guardsThe NationBANGKOK: -- The wife of a man who was beaten up and seriously injured by security guards of the People's Democratic Reform Committee testified to police and a team of psychologists Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725975-wife-insists-her-husband-not-drunk-when-beaten-by-pdrc-security-guards/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 RICEThailand hopes for comeback in Hong Kong jasmine rice marketSasithorn OngdeeThe NationBANGKOK: -- Thailand is striving to reclaim its position as the largest supplier of jasmine rice to Hong Kong after losing almost half of its footprint in that market to Vietnam for several years. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725977-thailand-hopes-for-comeback-in-hong-kong-jasmine-rice-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 OAG to make final decision on fate of TV hostThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) will meet with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on May 30 to make a decision on the fate of TV news anchor Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda in relation to a Bt138-million embezzlement scandal. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725978-oag-to-make-final-decision-on-fate-of-thai-tv-host/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Quake damage reports still coming in from Chiang RaiCHIANG RAI 14 May 2014 (NNT) – Earthquake damage reports were still coming in from Chiang Rai on Tuesday, as numerous aftershocks continued to jolt the province. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725981-quake-damage-reports-still-coming-in-from-chiang-rai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Oscar-winning Swedish filmmaker Bendjelloul dies aged 36 Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725984-oscar-winning-swedish-filmmaker-bendjelloul-dies-aged-36/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Turkey coal mine explosion: Death toll soarsANKARA: -- An explosion at a mine in western Turkey has left 151 workers dead and scores injured, officials say. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725987-turkey-coal-mine-explosion-death-toll-soars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Budget 2014: ABC, SBS funding cut, Australia Network contract cancelledBy Lexi Metherell and staffCANBERRA: -- The Federal Government will cut the funding of the ABC and SBS by 1 per cent as well as cancel the ABC's contract to run Australia Network. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725991-australia-network-contract-cancelled/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 500-year-old mystery: Wreck off Haiti may be Columbus' flagship Santa MariaBy Jethro Mullen and Haimy Assefa, CNN Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725994-wreck-off-haiti-may-be-columbus-flagship-santa-maria/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 World's oldest sperm found in AustraliaSYDNEY - The world's oldest and best-preserved sperm, dating back 17 million years, has been unearthed in Australia, scientists said Wednesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/725997-worlds-oldest-sperm-found-in-australia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Caretaker PM affirms the government is still in controlBANGKOK 14 May 2014 (NNT) — Caretaker prime minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan has reaffirmed on a CNN interview that the current Thai government is still in control — adding that the people can expect an election to take place. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726001-cnn-caretaker-pm-affirms-the-thai-government-is-still-in-control/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Bombing severs rail bridge in Narathiwat, all train services suspended /MCOT Global House construction equipment store building in Surin collapses after heavy storm; six killed including pregnant woman /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Expense on package tours to Japan hits the lowest in recent historyBANGKOK, 14 May 2014 (NNT) - Prices of package tours to Japan hit the lowest point in the recent history, with a starting price of 20,000 baht which is flooding the market, President of the Thai-Japan Tourist Association Anaek Srijivachart said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726003-expense-on-package-tours-to-japan-hits-the-lowest-in-recent-history/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thai stock index opens on Wednesday at 1,384.19, gains 9.05 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Tesco Lotus steps up its 'no plastic bag' campaign in PhuketPhuket Gazette Mr Charkrit (center) announced that Tesco Lotus would stop using plastic bags at two more branches in Phuket. Photo: Saran MitraratPHUKET: -- After successfully removing plastic bags from one of its stores, Tesco Lotus plans to stop using them in two others, thereby reducing plastic bag use in Phuket by 10,000 bags per week. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726016-tesco-lotus-steps-up-its-no-plastic-bag-campaign-in-phuket/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Shanghai, British police nab dealers of fake goodsFull story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726018-shanghai-british-police-nab-dealers-of-fake-goods/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Six killed in roof collapse during heavy thunder rainstormBANGKOK: -- Six persons who included a family of three were killed when the construction material and house decoration building collapsed during a torrential summer rainstorm yesterday evening in Surin province. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726020-six-killed-in-surin-building-collapse-during-heavy-thunder-rainstorm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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