NBTC releases smart phone app for pre-paid users to register their sim card

BANGKOK, 28 June 2014 (NNT) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is urging users of pre-paid mobile phone services to register their sim cards through a new smart phone application to prevent their phone numbers from being used to commit a crime.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738233-nbtc-releases-smart-phone-app-for-pre-paid-users-to-register-their-sim-card/

Newly-opened service centers for migrant labour registration bustling with activity

CHANTHABURI, 28 June 2014 (NNT) – The newly-opened one-stop service centers for migrant labour registration were bustling with activity on Friday, the second day of operation for the said centers in Sa Kaew, Trat and Chanthaburi.

Hundreds of Cambodian workers registered to return to work in Thailand at the one-stop centers at Ban Laem and Ban Phakkat border points in Chanthaburi, accompanied by their employers. The Pong Namron district office was lending I.D. card machines to the one-stop centers, allowing the card-making process to be cut down to just 10 minutes per person.

Chanthaburi governor Samat Loifa indicated that the province held an advantage by having two of the service centers. He said that employers in other provinces, including Bangkok, may bring their workers to be registered in Chanthaburi because of the greater convenience.

In Trat, scores of employers were filing the number of workers hired with the Trat employment office. Those who did so were handed appointment dates to come back with the workers to receive temporary work certificates. The work certificates may then be processed into work permits at a later date. The returning migrant workers will need either their passport or border pass during the process to produce their I.D. cards.

-- NNT 2014-06-28

Officials confiscate processed logs of wood in Burirum

BURIRUM, 28 June 2014, (NNT) - Officials have confiscated several processed logs of different kinds of wood after inspecting a house belonging to the head of Nongbuarai Village in Prakonchai District of Buriram Province.

The village head is Mr. Sum-ang Pitaksa. A representative of the combined force of military, police and administrative officers said that the logs were found in the back yard of the residence and hidden in a eucalyptus forest near the village.

Mr. Sum-ang told the authorities that all of the logs are owned by Mr. Poomsit Maprajong. The village head defended himself, saying that he had been hired by Mr. Poomsit to process the timber without any knowledge of where the man had acquired the logs.

Mr. Poomsit subsequently presented an ownership document to the officials to demonstrate his innocence. Officials have now seized the logs for further investigation but have yet to press any charges.

-- NNT 2014-06-28

Muang Thai Insurance offers its products in 7-Eleven stores

BANGKOK, 28 June 2014, (NNT) - Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited is currently offering its insurance package through Counter Service in the nation’s most famous convenient store chain, 7-Eleven.

According to the company CEO, Sara Lumsum, the move is the company’s response to the government’s policy to provide insurance coverage to the greater portion of the public, particularly low-income earners.

He said all types of insurance processes, ranging from buying, paying premium, to claiming compensation, can be done at all participating stores nationwide.

The company is currently offering three different life and non-life insurance policies at the giant convenience store chain.

-- NNT 2014-06-28

RT @MandalaySamui: #WorldCup Thai Time Schedule for tonight #Thailand http://t.co/znxEx6n7fT

Thai spikers to take on Belgium Saturday
Thailand, Asian champions and world No.12, are due to take on Belgium in their second match of the China International Women's Volleyball Tournament first leg in Ningbo on Saturday at 6.30pm.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thai-spikers-to-take-on-Belgium-Saturday-30237330.html

-- The Nation 2014-06-28

Military Court approves arrest warrants for Jakrapob Penkair & 3 others for involvement with war weapons, seeking extradition from Hong Kong /MCOT

UPDATE:

Thai coup leader denies conspiracy with protesters

BANGKOK, June 28, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's junta-leading Army Chief has dismissed allegations he plotted to seize power for years before May's coup, issuing an apparent rebuke to the leader of the protests that crippled the former government.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738150-election-in-oct-2015-ncpo-says/page-3?p=8031462#entry8031462

Muslims in Narathiwat prepare their minds, food and donations for Ramadan tomorrow.

NARATHIWAT, 28 June 2014 (NNT) - Muslim people in Narathiwat have been advised by the Narathiwat Provincial Islamic Council Vice President to prepare their minds, food and goods for donation, for the beginning of the Ramadan tomorrow.

The Vice President of the Provincial Islamic Council suggested Muslim people in Narathiwat to prepare themselves spiritually for the auspicious occasion of Ramadan starting tomorrow (29 June). The Muslims were advised to clear their minds of stress and worries and prepare to abide by a restricted diet during the Ramadan month. In addition, it was recommended that they make more donations than in other months following the practice of Muhammad.

The Vice President also wished that much less or no violence would occur during Ramadan to help Muslims achieve Taqwa or God consciousness, considered the core of Islamic practice.

Today, Muslim people in Narathiwat Municipality and other areas are going out to visit families and buy food before the Ramadan starts.

-- NNT 2014-06-28

UPDATE:

Draft interim constitution completed
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, June 28 -- Just a month after the military takeover, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), announced late Friday that a draft interim Constitution was now complete and was being scrutinised by legal experts.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738150-election-in-oct-2015-ncpo-says/page-3?p=8031585#entry8031585

Suthep calls off charity party tonight

BANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has called off his charity dinner party to be held Saturday after the military junta banned the party.

The event to be held tonight at the Pacific Club in Bangkok is intended to raise funds for PDRC protesters injured in violence during the group’s six-month-long street protests in Bangkok and other provinces.

Posted on his Facebook page today, Suthep said he decided to call off the charity party after the National Council for Peace and Order chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha spoke during his “Returning Happiness to the People” Friday night prohibiting such charity party as it was untimely and might lead to vicious cycle again.

The sold-out event was to be held at the Pacific Club in Bangkok for 70 people with tickets priced at 10,000 baht per head.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/suthep-calls-charity-party-tonight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suthep-calls-charity-party-tonight

-- Thai PBS 2014-06-28

Military junta removes several top officials of former government

BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued two orders Friday night removing several key officials with active roles in the former government to the Prime Minister's Office in the newly created position of advisors.

All those assigned to the new positions will still enjoy same salaries, benefits and privileges they earlier received.

However, if any new position created is not assumed by the transfered official, the position will be relinquished, the orders said.

The reshuffle came in orders No. 77 to 79 announced at 9.00 p.m. on Friday.

The change took effect immediately but will be endorsed by His Majesty the King after the government is formed.

Among the key officials removed from their positions are Mr Attapol Yaisawang, the attorney general. He became adviser to the Attorney General’s Office and replaced by his deputy, Trakul Winitnaiyapak.

Permanent secretary of Defence Gen Nipat Thonglek became chairman of the advisory board of the Defence Ministry. He was replaced by his deputy Gen Surasak Kanchanarat.

Moved to PM’s Office included Mr Tarit Pengdit, director-general of the Department of Special Investigation, Mrs Srirat Rastapana, permanent secretary of Commerce, Mr Surachai Srisarakham, permanent secretary of the Information and Communication Department, and Mr Suthep Liamsricharoen, permanent secretary of the Energy Ministry.

Deputy police chief Pol Gen Chatchawal Suksumjit became director general of the DSI replacing Mr Tarit Pengdit.

Commerce inspector-general Chutima Bunyapraphasara will be permanent secretary of Commerce replacing Mrs Srirat Rastapana.

Somchai Sujjapongse, director of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), became director general of the Customs Department. He was replaced by FPO adviser Krisada Chinavicharana.

Areepong Bhoocha-oom, secretary general of the Public Sector Development Commission Office, became permanent secretary of the Energy Ministry.

(In picture (from Left to Right) : Mr Attapol Yaisawang, Gen Nipat Thonglek, Mr Tarit Pengdit, Mrs Srirat Rastapana)

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/military-junta-removes-several-top-officials-former-government/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=military-junta-removes-several-top-officials-former-government

-- Thai PBS 2014-06-28

RT @RichardBarrow: The Bangkok Farmers’ Market is still going strong at K Village. Open again tomorrow #Bangkok http://t.co/XLsDMHOBAh

NCPO urges 7 agencies to speed up spending Bt13 billion budget on projects to prevent drought, flood within 3 months /MCOT

RT @Biz_TheNation: RT @vipaporn_kt: ACM Sivakiat appointed acting THAI president, as acting Chokchai resigned from July 1 onwards.

Thailand to destroy massive ivory stockpiles ???

BANGKOK: -- Confiscated elephant tusks are now posing heavy burden for relevant government agencies to keep.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738273-thailand-to-destroy-massive-ivory-stockpiles/

Seven agencies assigned to tackle flood, drought problems
By Digital Content

BANGKOK, June 28 - As monsoon season has started in Thailand, the National Council for Peace and Order(NCPO) has ordered seven state agencies to tackle and solve flood and drought problems by the end of September, or the end of this fiscal 2014, said Gen Chatchai Sarikalya, deputy chief supervising economic affairs of NCPO, on Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738276-seven-agencies-assigned-to-tackle-flood-drought-problems/

Arrest warrant for Chakrapob for alleged storing of war weapons

BANGKOK: -- The Military Court on Friday night issued a warrant for the arrest of former Prime Minister’s Office Minister Chakrapob Penkair and four accomplices for alleged involvement in stockpiling war weapons.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/738277-arrest-warrant-for-chakrapob-for-alleged-storing-of-war-weapons/

Rice Exporter Association confident rice exports this year will surpass 9 million tons, worth Bt150 billion, highest level in 3 years /MCOT

Young thai guitarist wins prestigious classical guitar contest

BANGKOK: -- Young Thai guitarist Ekachai Jearaku won the GFA International Competition 2014 in Los Angeles on Thursday.

The contest held by the Guitar Foundation of America is regarded one of the top competitions for classical guitarists and Ekachai is the first Asian winner.

-- The Nation 2014-06-28

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