Half a million fish released into the Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATHANI, 7 August 2014 (NNT) – Provincial authorities in Ubon Ratchathani province have released at least 500,000 freshwater fish into the Mun River as part of the celebration of H.M. the Queen’s birthday.

Local residents as well as representatives from the business and local government sectors have participated in the ceremony to release freshwater fish on July 7th. The event is aimed to honor Queen Sirikit on her 82nd birthday anniversary on August 12 this year.

The event also aims to add more varieties of fish into Mun river, which is a major water source of the northeast region of Thailand.

[nnt]2014-08-07[/nnt]

8 branches of TCG get a facelift

BANGKOK, 7 August 2014 (NNT) –The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) is spending 35 million baht renovating its eight branches - Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pitsanulok, Udon Thani, Ayutthaya, Cholburi, Surat Thani, and Hat Yai, and is set to open new branches in Ubol Ratchathani and Hua Hin by the end of this year.

TCG Vice General Manager Wichet Worakul has revealed that the guaranteed value for the seven months of this year was increased to 31 billion baht. This amount can help 12,847 entrepreneurs and create employment for 244,027 persons.

At present, TCG is preparing its organization to suit the changing economy, especially the expansion of SMEs. In addition, TCG is planning to upgrade its organization to become the National Credit Guarantee Institution, a government organization under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance to help SMEs access the fund.

In the meantime, three measures were approved on June 24th comprising a first year fee waiver for TCG customers, the allocation of 10 billion baht for OTOP entrepreneurs and a further 5 billion baht for community enterprises.

[nnt]2014-08-07[/nnt]

SET index closed 1,522.27, down 0.14; Bt/USD32.19; GBP54.09; AUD29.67; EUR42.92; CAD29.33; HKD4.14; SGD25.60; JPY31.30

Japanese 'father' of nine surrogate babies leaves kingdom

BANGKOK: -- The 24-year-old Japanese man, who claimed to be the father of nine surrogate babies, left Thailand at 2 am Thursday, police said.

Police said Shigega Mitsutoki left on a flight that headed to Macao.

The nine babies found in the Lat Phrao condominium.

Police said the man had the record of entering Thailand 65 times during the past two years.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Japanese-father-of-nine-surrogate-babies-leaves-ki-30240451.html

[thenation]2014-08-07[/thenation]

His Majesty the King Continues Stay At BKK Hospital
By Khaosod English


His Majesty the King en route to Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital, 6 August 2014.

BANGKOK — The King of Thailand is spending a second day at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital for his annual medical checkup, according to statement from the Royal Household Bureau.

 

The 86-year-old monarch arrived at the hospital at around 8:40 pm last night. Hundreds of well-wishers lined the roads leading to the hospital and cheered "Long live the King" as his royal motorcade passed.

King Bhumibol was accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, who waved to the crowds of loyal Thais along the way.

One of the onlookers, Wanida Daeng-ngarm, a 35-year-old resident of Nakhon Pathom province, said she was visiting a relative at the hospital when she heard that the King was coming and decided to join others to see his motorcade pass.

"It's my first time. I feel really joyful to have seen His Majesty at such a close distance," Ms. Wanida said.

The Royal Household Bureau said in a statement yesterday that King Bhumibol is undergoing his yearly health checkup, which requires specific equipment at Siriraj Hospital.

It did not say whether His Majesty's stay at the hospital will be a long one. Today officials at the hospital placed a guestbook for members of the public to leave get-well wishes for His Majesty the King.

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn also arrived at the hospital at around 9 pm last night to pay a visit to her father.

Since 2011, His Majesty the King has spent many months at Siriraj Hospital to undergo surgeries and other medical operations. He was released from hospital on 1 August 2013 and has since been recovering at his summer retreat, Klai Kang Won Palace, an approximately two-hour drive south of Bangkok.

The king has rarely appeared in public during his stay at Klai Kang Won Palace, but made a brief appearance on 22 July when he endorsed the 2014 interim charter.

King Bhumibol's frail health is a cause of great anxiety for many Thais, though the issue is mostly discussed in private because of Thailand's strict lese majeste law, which criminalises any remarks considered negative towards the monarchy.

In November 2009, two businessmen were arrested and prosecuted under the Computer Crimes Act for spreading false rumours about the health of His Majesty the King, which negatively affected the Thai stock market.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1407405383

[khaosod]2014-08-07[/khaosod]

Phuket: More bones found where child's remains were found
Anthika Muangrod


Nong Dear

PHUKET: -- The sad mystery of the death of a six-year-old girl in the Parlai area of Chalong found on December 19 is still yet to be solved, but her parents hope that small pieces of bone found recently may offer clues to how she died, and why, or at least bring her spirit to rest.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/749792-phuket-more-bones-found-where-childs-remains-were-found/

UPDATE:

 

Discovery of nine babies prompts Thai surrogacy probe

BANGKOK, August 7, 2014 (AFP) - Thai police said Thursday they will carry out DNA tests on nine babies found in mysterious circumstances in a Bangkok apartment -- each with a supposed nanny -- to determine the identity of their parents.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/749548-thai-police-find-9-babies-in-a-condo-fear-of-surrogacy-being-misused-for-stem-cells/page-3?p=8211903#entry8211903

 

IMMIGRATION
Exemption of visa fees considered for European tourists

BANGKOK: -- Tourism Ministry is considering a proposal to exempt visa fees for visitors from European countries, said permanent secretary for interior Wiboon Sa-nguanpoing on Thursday.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/749795-thai-interior-ministry-exemption-of-visa-fees-considered-for-european-tourists/

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Pornpetch tipped to be NLA president

BANGKOK: -- It appears certain junta legal adviser Pornpetch Wichitcholchai will become president of the National Legislative Assembly after he emerged as the lone candidate.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/749815-pornpetch-tipped-to-be-nla-president/

to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 8 Aug 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/749842-thailand-live-friday-8-aug-2014/