Thailand Live Saturday 9 Aug 2014

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RT @Aim_NT: Prayuth said the NCPO does not dominate or interfere in the ideas but just facilitate discussion and gather the ideas.

 

It's not my job at all but I now have to work on the national reform. But here we are now.- Gen Prayuth.

 

NCPO has organised almost 100,000 activities. We have agreed to reconcile. You say the laws are problematic, we'll change the laws then-PC.

 

Don't pick on about justice and democracy now. There are many other problems to figure out now. The natl budget, the economy- PC.

 

I'm not blaming you.it's about the way of thoughts. But now the country has to move on- PC.

 

We stop bleeding first, stop fighting, killing first.- PC.

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RT @Aim_NT: This is an unusualsituation. I have to bring a lot of military officers to participate. Political parties also chose politicians, right?-PC

 

No one else will do the national reform for us: Prayuth.

 

On August 13, selection committees will be appointed. Committees for 77 provinces too.

 

Who from the NCPO to work on this? They are sitting here- Gen Prayuth.

 

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RT @Aim_NT: 173 from nominated people and 77 provincial reps, the 250 NRC members are expected to be submitted for royal endorsement on Oct 2.-PC.

 

Who don't want to take part in this historic reform? Up to you. - Prayuth.

 

Prayuth said no lobbying, even the NLA members didn't know they would be named NLA members. "Some were shocked for a few days."

 

Prayuth said he would not interfere in the reform once the national council is formed.

 

11 areas of reform are priorities. Other issues are for the new government: Prayuth.

 

Pls carry out (the reform) completely. Don't let the problems return again  when we have the new government (after election). - Prayuth.

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RT @Aim_NT: Prayuth said he personally thinks people's value and conscience should be reinforced. Laws and graft busters are not enough to fight graft.

 

How to prevent political institutions being dominated, how to make it democratic in Thai way? - Prayuth.

 

Good governance, checks and balance, energy costs and reform...Gen Prayuth.

 

Ppl ask every day when the energy cost would be reduced, nobody cared how much the country would lose- Prayuth complained.

 

Prayuth said a lot of graduates are unemployed while vocational grads are not enough for the industries.

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RT @Aim_NT: Media reform: you (the media) pls do it yourself. (Prayuth turned his face towards the media while speaking. Audience laughed.)

 

Normal classes should be enough, no extra classes, I think. Give the children some time to spend with parents and do housework- Prayuth.

 

Fathers helped their children do homework. But there answers were all wrong! - Prayuth said. (audience laughed again)

 

Prayuth said the salary increase must be done from the lower income first, not the senior ranking.

 

He said low ranking soldiers and police get too low income. They used to get Bt10 daily allowance, now over Bt100.

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RT @Aim_NT: Prayuth said more domestic consumption of agricultural products such as rubber should be promoted. What should we do? Pls think abt it.

 

Agri products prices always rise and fall. We should not just subsidise and solve probs only temporarily- Prayuth.

 

To solve the probs of ppl lacking land to make a living, can we set up cooperatives system? - Prayuth.

 

Thai borders are 5,800 kms. long... This is best we could stop smuggling of poor agri products in the country.- Prayuth.

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RT @Aim_NT: I'd like to thank you all for cooperation in d past 2-3 months especially those in politics. Merchants in Bo-Be..Might be a bit difficult-PC

 

We don't have any holiday since the coup. Families are almost broken. How much is allowance? Bt400? - Gen Prayuth.

 

Prayuth said he was saying on behalf of the current government.

 

 

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RT @Aim_NT: Does Thailand have much of the oil resources? If we have that much, we would have been a super power. - Prayuth.

 

Can we use coal for energy? Is it safe? Pls take a look. - Prayuth.

 

Pls figure out some good systems. Garbage categorisation, why r we doing this while when garbage collectors put them together in d trucks.PC

 

Prayuth said ppl should grow more trees in addition to rubber plant. Don't cut the trees too soon. Can u wait?

 

Maybe I have spoken all? - Gen Prayuth This is historic. Who failed to come have missed it.

 

 

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RT @Aim_NT: I didn't sleep well for many nights thinking what to talk to you. But it seems ok. Talking alone is fun.- Gen Prayuth. (Audience laughed)

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RT @Aim_NT: Maybe next week or so, the new govt is formed: Wissanu. In early September, the govt is expected to declare policies to the Parliament: WK.

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Surin urges NCPO to make decisions quickly
By Digital Content 

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 9 - Former secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Surin Pitsuwan has urged the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to make decisions on issues, especially those related to law, quickly and prudently which would not affect growth in the regional grouping.

Speaking during a seminar celebrating the 47th anniversary of ASEAN founding on Friday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry headquarters, Mr Surin said that although Thailand would still not have an elected government at the implementation of ASEAN Community (AC), due to be launched end of 2015, there was still no problem.

However, Thai authorities must prove to the international community that they could “run the country under the present circumstances” and if their works are seen as not good enough, there could be pressure from foreign countries, said Mr Surin.

“While the NCPO is ruling the country now, it should speed up solving problems including human trafficking, migration, narcotics and transnational crimes,” said Mr Surin.

“Thailand is now ranked number two in trade among ASEAN members and problems could widen if these problems are left unsolved,” he added.

He said Thailand’s fellow members in ASEAN wanted to see smooth management in the kingdom before the implementation of the AEC and they are offering moral support so that the situation in this country could return to normal soon. (MCOT online news)

 

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Phuket: Man killed in motorcycle collision

Darawan Naknakhon

 

Aftermath of the fatal accident.

 

PHUKET: A 45 year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash after cutting in front of a van last night (August 8) at 9pm.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750204-phuket-man-killed-in-motorcycle-collision/#entry8219905

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RT @Aim_NT: The person who will explain reform best is King Rama V who conducted a reform 130 years ago: Wissanu.

 

RT @Aim_NT: If a country is like a ship, fixing the holes day-by-day is not enough. We might have to keep it on the shore for some time and restructure

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RT @Aim_NT: NRC should propose the changes to the laws, then the drafts would be submitted to the National Legislative Assembly: Wissanu.

 

RT @Aim_NT: The Constitution Drafting Committee will be in charge of drafting d charter. The NRC will be asked if it will approve the charter or not-WK.

 

RT @Aim_NT: If the NRC will approve the charter, it can only accept all of it, not partially. yes or no only: Wissanu.

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RT @Aim_NT: The 173NRC members will come from candidates nominated by non-profit legal entities.No age, educational limit.They might be from pol party:W

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Jasmine price doubles as Mother's Day draws near

PHITSANULOK, 9 August 2014 (NNT) – With Mother's Day approaching, the price of jasmine flowers has doubled at markets.

In Phitsanulok, the price of jasmine rose from the usual bulk price of 300 baht per kilogram to between 500 and 700 baht a kilogram. Prices of other flowers used to make garlands have also increased.

Despite the heightened price, people have been placing orders for garlands of fresh jasmine flowers to give to their mothers on Mother's Day, said sellers. Prices of flower garlands range from 50 baht to 400 baht, depending on the complexity of the pattern. Plain jasmine garlands are also popular, costing 100 baht each.

 

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BOT: There is plenty of liquidity to go around at present

BANGKOK, 9 August 2014 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand has asserted there is enough liquidity among commercial banks to facilitate lending and investment as the Thai economy gains momentum.

BOT spokesperson Rung Mallikamas said banks also had enough liquidity to support the future growth of lending and investments by the state and private sectors. She disclosed that as of Thursday, there was as much as 4.5 trillion baht of excess liquidity in the system, and it would take a long time for this amount to become thinly spread.

 

This is because private sector investment will require a lengthy period until it fully recovers; at the same time, banks are being cautious in approving certain types of loans, such as personal loans. Automobile hire purchase is still slowing down due to the aftereffects of the first car buyers program.

Ms. Rung explained that competition between financial institutes has eased because the institutes have re-prioritized and were placing emphasis on the segments of the population that had so far not been able to access capital sources.

 

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Commerce Ministry officially serves up the cheap food vender campaign

BANGKOK, 9 Aug 2014, (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has officially unveiled the campaign to offer residents popular menus at discounted prices, in its bid to help ease living expenses of the public.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750216-commerce-ministry-officially-serves-up-the-cheap-food-vender-campaign/

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Ministry of Information and Communication Technology organises Mother’s Day 2014 Event

BANGKOK, 9 August 2014 (NNT) -The Permanent Secretary of the MICT, Mrs. Methinee Thepmanee, has revealed that MICT and its associates: TOT Public Company, CAT Telecom Public Company, and Thailand Post have organised a celebration of H.M. the Queen's Birthday.

The event is composed of a Royal Arch, other related-services, fun activities, games with prizes, the offering of advice on telecommunication services, and the giving out of free ‘my 3G’ sim cards and the “Love Thailand” stamp.

Participants can also take a picture of themselves to put onto the stamp, which can then be use on an envelope to send a letter. Furthermore, there is also a stamp collection campaign for Thai people to love each other.

The general public is invited to celebrate H.M. the Queen's 82nd birthday anniversary with activities that center on the royal projects. There will be exhibitions of craft making, a royal pantomime, and the showing of a documentary film: H.M. the Queen's Celebration Movie at Suan Amporn, Dusit Palace, Sanam Luang.

 

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US jets strike jihadists in Iraq

ARBIL - US warplanes bombed jihadist positions in northern Iraq on Friday, in what the federal and Kurdish governments vowed would allow them to start clawing back areas lost in two months of conflict.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750217-us-jets-strike-jihadists-in-iraq/

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Thai junta chief defends number of officers in legislature

BANGKOK: -- National Council for Peace and Order chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha defended the number of military officers in the newly appointed interim legislature Saturday.

Prayuth said the appointment of officers to more than half of the assembly’s 200 seats was necessary because "the situation was not normal."

"When political parties choose representatives, they choose politicians, right?" Prayuth told an event to promote a new National Reform Council.

The National Legislative Assembly was sworn in Thursday. Its duties will be to appoint a cabinet, enact new legislation and work with the reform council to carry out reforms as directed by the junta.

Prayuth said the council would be established by October 2nd.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thai-junta-chief-defends-number-of-officers-in-leg-30240632.html

 

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Wildlife laws to be amended to address ivory trade
By Digital Content 
 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 9 -- The Commerce Ministry is now accelerating the amendment of laws related to crimes against wildlife with the aim of restoring confidence overseas, as Thailand is facing boycott threats over trade of more than 35,000 items of endangered wildlife and flora, said Pongpun Gearaviriyapun, director-general of the Ministry’s Business Development Department.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750247-wildlife-laws-to-be-amended-to-address-ivory-trade/

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Public, private representatives to field candidates for NRC
By Digital Content 
 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 9 -- A large number of representatives from the public and private sectors on Saturday attended a meeting, aimed at screening potential members of the National Reform Council (NRC).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750252-public-private-representatives-to-field-candidates-for-nrc/

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Commerce launches one-price dish rice for low income earners

 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Commerce has planned to set up 1,000 food shops across the capital to sell one-price dish rice to the people in support of the military junta's policy to help low income earners make their ends meet under the current high living cost.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750216-commerce-ministry-officially-serves-up-the-cheap-food-vender-campaign/#entry8220680

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Prayuth calls people to do good deeds as dedication to the Queen on her birthday

 

BANGKOK: -- National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief call for the people to do good deeds for the country and dedicate to Her Majesty the Queen on her birthday anniversary.

 

Gen Prayuth said as the Queen’s birthday is coming near on August 12, the people could help to show their loyalty by doing good deeds, and making merits and dedicated to the Queen.

He also reported of progresses in many tasks of the NCPO while asking the people to be patient if some have not yet been accomplished.

But what he made clear is corruption which must be eliminated and is his main task to do.

He said the people could help by giving information and he will act drastically and immediately.

He cautioned all officials no matter they be civil servants, police, and military personnel to stop, otherwise they be punished, fired and prosecuted.

He also vowed to urgently restore Thailand’s economic confidence both inside and outside of the country in order to attract investment and move the economy forward.

The NCPO and all government agencies were working together in stimulating the economy by explaining the situation in Thailand to foreign countries such as Germany and ASEAN member countries, he said.

Apart from urgently restoring confidence, he was pushing for improvements to infrastructure systems in Thailand.

The Ministry of Transport was implementing the strategies in line with the country’s economic growth rate.

The first priority is aimed at connecting transportation networks in Bangkok and the vicinities which now is drawing attention from ASEAN.

Touching on the deadly Ebola epidemic, Gen Prayuth said he has has ordered the Ministry of Public Health and relevant institutions to monitor visitor health closely and prepare for a possible Ebola epidemic.

The Ministry of Transport has been ordered to maintain a strict inspection of all passengers arriving in Thailand, he said.

On politics, Gen Prayuth said people involved in political conflicts should not attempt to involve the monarchy in their disputes.

He said that the monarchy had been cited improperly, thus undermining the beloved institution of the people.

He said authorities has the names of a handful of these ill-intentioned people and were working with countries where these people stay to extradite them for trial.

But he admitted that bringing this certain group of people back for trial is not an easy task as these countries have no law to specify the guilts.

He then identified some of these people who are wanted as Choopong Thithuan, Anek Chaichana, Saneh Thinsaen, Amnuay Kaewchompoo and Ongart Thanakamolnan.

On the rice scheme, Gen Prayuth disclosed that China this month ordered 100,000 tons of broken rice from Thailand.

It also asked Thailand to send samples of rice in the stock for it to check so that it could place more orders.

China wants to buy rice from Thailand as its regards that rice is a symbol of strong cultural relation between the two countries.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prayuth-calls-people-good-deeds-dedication-queen-birthday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prayuth-calls-people-good-deeds-dedication-queen-birthday

 

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MAS going private for total overhaul

 

In the boldest move yet to overhaul the ailing Malaysia Airlines (MAS), the Malaysian government has decided to bite the bullet by taking the national carrier private to enable a massive restructuring move.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750260-mas-going-private-for-total-overhaul/

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Cops detain woman over Penang naked sports event, release photos of 13 participants
Penang police have detained a female participant who took part in the "naked sports event" in TelukKampi, Penang National Park. The private music teacher, 34, was picked up at an undisclosed location in the southwest district at 9.55pm Thursday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750261-cops-detain-woman-over-penang-naked-sports-event-release-photos-of-13-participants/

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RT @RichardBarrow: So, the Russians are in Kanchababuri Province now? Thai/Russian bilingual signs with no English #Thailand http://t.co/gAfTX1w1T3

 

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FOR HUMANITARIAN REASONS
Australia wants Thailand to relax surrogacy laws
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation 

 

Nay Pyi Taw: --  Australia asked for relaxation of Thai law enforcement on surrogacy during transition period of mothers and babies for humanitarian reasons, Foreign Ministry's Permanent Secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Saturday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750316-australia-wants-thailand-to-relax-surrogacy-laws/

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Mobile Medical Service for residents in southern border provinces

BANGKOK, 9 August 2014 (NNT)- The Internal Security Operations Command region 4 with the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center and the Ministry of Public Health have jointly set up mobile medical units to send out when required to give assistance to residents in the area.

Mr. Phanu Uthairat deputy Permanent Secretary for the Interior and Director of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SPBAC) has directed mobile medical units to assist residents in violence affected areas of southern border provinces, where people in the area are not able to access medical care easily, due to the violent atmosphere . The campaign is expected to help 6,400 residents in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla receive urgent medical care.

 

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