Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Gen Prayuth says overseas have better understanding of situation in ThailandBy Digital Content BANGKOK, June 14 -- Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has said a number of foreign countries have started to understand Thailand better, about three weeks after the military seized power in the country.Speaking during a televised address late Friday, Gen Prayuth, leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) which took over the country in the May 22 bloodless coup, said the attitude of friendly countries has gradually improved and they are understanding Thailand better.This could be seen from an official visit to China by the permanent secretary of Defence and the visit to Australia by Justice Ministry officials, he said, adding that the NCPO is preparing to invite the US and Japanese officials for discussions soon.Gen Prayuth said he had recently ordered 23 Thai diplomats during a recent meeting in Bangkok to inform other nations why the NCPO decided to take over the country and that it would continue to cherish their presence in the kingdom.Urging Thais to extend their morale to the NCPO, Gen Prayuth reiterated that he expected an interim prime minister could be appointed this September in order to drive the country forward while the cabinet could be set up in October.Gen Prayuth said he was informed by the National Economic and Social Development Board that Thailand’s consumer confidence index has started improving.As the overall situation in the country has improved and the NCPO also wants to boost domestic tourism, Gen Prayuth said the four-hour curfew which lasted from midnight to 4am daily and was imposed following the coup would be lifted nationwide, effective immediately. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2014-06-14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Restaurateurs cheered by curfew liftingBy Digital Content BANGKOK, June 14 -- Restaurateurs as well as bar owners along Bangkok’s Khao San Road, known as a haven for backpackers due to an abundance of inexpensive, delicious food, have hailed the lifting of the daily curfew by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) as they could once again enjoy brisk business.Shortly after the NCPO announced over television and radio stations on Friday night about the lifting of the curfew imposed from midnight to 4am, restaurant and bar operators on Khao San Road smiled broadly, while many entertainment venues in the area installed giant TV screens to allow customers to enjoy the World Cup 2014 matches which are televised live in Thailand.Several outlets have also decorated with national flags of teams participating in the World Cup 2014 now underway in Brazil.Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of Khao San Road Business Association, said he was satisfied with the NCPO’s decision.He noted that political turbulence in Thailand in the recent past had cut the number of tourists visiting Thailand between 40 to 70 per cent.In another development, an unidentified bomber at about 7.30pm on Friday threw a Russian-made hand grenade around Rama IX intersection, damaging four cars and a police booth. No injuries were reported.The incident occurred about two hours before the announcement on lifting the curfew was made.Police initially believed the bomb throwing was instigated by ill-intentioned persons and they were trying to track them down. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2014-06-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Four suspects arrested with 178,000 meth pills worth Bt35 million at a townhouse in Songkhla's Hat Yai district /MCOT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: RT @PravitR: As a Thai citizen I feel ashamed that some migrant workers from #Myanmar are being treated almost like slaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: This afternoon, there will be a "Bring Happiness Back to Thai People" event in front of Siam Paragon from 3pm to 7pm #Bangkok #Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 UPDATE:Thai Shrimp Supplier Dismisses Alleged Links to Slave LabourBY Khaosod Eng.BANGKOK — Thai food giant Charoen Pokphand (CP) Foods fended off allegations it was complicit in forced labour in its supply chain, levelled by a British newspaper, a report said Saturday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734264-european-retailers-put-pressure-on-thai-prawn-suppliers/page-3?p=7971881#entry7971881 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: Saturday night's schedule for the World Cup matches #Thailand /Bangkok Post http://t.co/ML8lzj8LCl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 RT @georgehenton: Army Concert; lookalikes Suthep singing duet with Yingluck - Jatuporn, Chuwit, Abhisit and others harmony… #thaicoup http://t.co/U7zQhG43M0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thai billionaire agrees Reading FC takeoverA Thai billionaire has signed a deal to become the new owner at Reading FC. After two days of talks at Madejski Stadium, an agreement was penned earlier Saturday afternoon. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734449-thai-billionaire-agrees-reading-fc-takeover/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ubol Ratchathani to host Candle Festival 2014UBOL RATCHATHANI, 14 June 2014 (NNT) – Ubol Ratchathani province is preparing to host the famous Candle Festival 2014 while celebrating the 222nd anniversary of its foundation.Serm Chainarong, acting Ubol Ratchathani governor, said that the 113th Candle Festival will take place between July 1 and 14, 2014, at Thung Sri Muang.The festival which traditionally marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent shows the local people’s devotion to Buddhist traditions while allowing them to showcase their renowned candle-carving skills.Moreover, tourists can enjoy the parade of beautifully-carved candles, international candle crafts, a beauty contest, and a candle procession at night. Visitors also shouldn't miss the traditional E-San performances from 25 districts of the northeastern province. -- NNT 2014-06-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: Now that curfew has been lifted, the 7-Eleven dogs in #Thailand can enjoy air-conditioning 24/7 (Pic @wongthanong) http://t.co/ZNu9uxo2sX 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Tourism industry to be boosted after curfew liftedBy Digital Content BANGKOK, June 14 -- Senior executives in Thailand’s tourism industry expressed optimism Saturday that business which had been sluggish due to local political turmoil in the past would become more active again after the curfew was lifted yesterday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734452-tourism-industry-to-be-boosted-after-curfew-lifted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Spain press mourns World Cup 'catastrophe' JAVIER SORIANO / AFP - Spain's forward Diego Costa reacts after a goal scored by the Netherlands during a Group B football match Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734471-spain-press-mourns-world-cup-catastrophe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Five greats who made their name at World Cup Full story here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/734472-five-greats-who-made-their-name-at-world-cup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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