Nakhon Ratchasima's water supply at critical stage as total supply at all 5 reservoirs is less than 1/2 storage capacity, irrigation officials said /The Nation

Yingluck seen at Bangkok supermarket

BANGKOK: -- Ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra appeared at a supermarket in Bangkok on Monday morning.

She reportedly arrived Thailand from Singapore by a chartered flight on Sunday night.

She was granted permission by the junta to go overseas last month during which she attended a birthday party of her fugitive brother; Thaksin in Paris.

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Yingluck-seen-at-Bangkok-supermarket-30240691.html

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TAT arranges Mother’s Day tour for people with disabilities

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) - Thawatchai Aranyik, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed that the agency has recently launched a campaign to promote domestic tourism called “Falling in Love with Thailand”.

As part of that campaign, the TAT launched on August 9th, a trip for people who were physically challenged in some forms such as the visually-impaired, the disabled, and war veterans who have lost their limbs during battle.

Three-hundred representatives from these groups of people were taken on a tour to see the wonders of Ayutthaya, the historic capital of Siam. The trip was special in that the participants were travelling with their mothers for free in line with the campaign’s theme “Travel with Mom in August”, to celebrate the Mother’s Day on August 12.

Krissana Lalai, the campaign developer, revealed that the activity presented an opportunity for the disabled to enjoy themselves and allow them to fully embrace the rich culture of Thailand.

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BMA hosts activities to celebrate HM Queen’s birthday

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has invited members of the public to attend activities hosted to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen’s 82nd birthday anniversary.

According to the BMA, a mass alms-giving ceremony will be organized in front of the City Hall tomorrow to mark the auspicious occasion. Nearly 200 monks will take part in the ceremony.

In the evening, BMA executives will light the holy candle to wish Her Majesty good health at 7.29 PM, the same time as the rest of the country.

Exhibitions will also be held displaying Her Majesty’s photographs and royal projects including the SUPPORT foundation, along Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Flowers and flags bearing Her Majesty’s initials will be put up along major roads.

The National Council for Peace and Order has earlier resolved to host festivities including free screenings of movies and documentaries about Her Majesty as well as light and sound performance in Bangkok’s Suan Amporn and Dusit Palace to celebrate the royal birthday.

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NCPO chief Gen. Prayuth prefers coal-powered plant over nuclear to ensure national energy supply security /The Nation

 

National Legislative Assembly 2nd vice-president Peerasak Porjit expects Friday meeting to discuss procedural regulations,interim PM to be named Aug 18-22 /MCOT

Thais of Chinese descent celebrate Festival of Ancestors

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) -- Chinese descendants in Thailand on Sunday celebrated the Chinese festival of the Ancestors.

In Yala, shoppers flocked at local fresh markets to buy food and products necessary for their ritual to pay respect to ancestors in traditional Chinese beliefs.

In Chonburi, although many items were more expensive this year, those of Chinese descent said it was necessary to buy all of things to be used as offerings to pay respect to their ancestors and then celebrate with family members.

Meanwhile, vendors at Hauy Kwang fresh market. in the heart of Bangkok, said buyers were reluctant in spending. They just bought only necessary items needed for the ritual, quite different from situation in years before.

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Fire at famed Phuket Chinese shrine
Darawan Naknakhon


Fire at famed Phuket Chinese shrine

PHUKET: -- Fire broke out in the well known Jao Mae Ya Nang Shrine in Phuket Town this morning (August 11).

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750713-fire-at-famed-phuket-chinese-shrine/

NLA 2nd vice-president Peerasak Porjit expects Friday meeting to discuss procedural regulations, interim PM to be named Aug 18-22 /MCOT

Bagged rice prices expected to increase by 5-10 baht per pack

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) - The prices of five-kilogram bags of rice will be pegged at between 80-130 baht per pack until the end of November, in line with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s policy to help reduce the cost of living. However, their prices are expected to increase after that period.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750718-bagged-rice-prices-expected-to-increase-by-5-10-baht-per-pack/

UPDATE:

 

SURROGACY
The Australian parents of baby Gammy speak on 60 Minutes
The Independent online

 

BANGKOK: -- The Australian couple accused of abandoning their son because he had Down's syndrome have denied the claims in a TV interview, saying instead that his Thai surrogate mother demanded to keep the child.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750589-australian-couple-in-thai-baby-scandal-want-boy-back/page-2#entry8228186

Phuket beach vendors lobby to be allowed back on the sand
Suthicha Sirirat


The auditorium at Prince of Songkhla University was packed for the meeting.

PHUKET: -- More than 500 people gathered at a meeting at the Prince of Songkhla University Phuket Campus yesterday (August 10) to air their grievances over problems the mass clean-up along the beaches has caused them.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750719-phuket-beach-vendors-lobby-to-be-allowed-back-on-the-sand/

Liquor distributors required to issue graphic warning labels on alcoholic beverages

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) - The Public Health Ministry has proposed mandating the use of graphic warnings on all alcoholic beverage bottles. The warnings are to cover at least 25 percent of the bottle surface.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750721-liquor-distributors-required-to-issue-graphic-warning-labels-on-alcoholic-beverages/

UPDATE:

 

AFTER COUP
Yingluck insists she won't flee

BANGKOK: -- Ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday said she would not flee Thailand as she has strong bonds with the country.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750600-yingluck-has-returned-to-bangkok-sunday-night-report/page-7?p=8228579#entry8228579

Number of investment projects seeking promotional privileges records new high
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 11 -- The Office of the Board of Investment (BoI) reported a new high of this year as a sign of economic recovery, but investment projects seeking promotional privileges in the first seven months so far this year was 30 per cent lower year-on-year.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750737-number-of-investment-projects-seeking-promotional-privileges-records-new-high/

Thailand attended meeting of Mekong River Basin countries, Japan
By Digital Content



NAYPYIDAW, Aug 11 -- Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's permanent secretary for foreign affairs and acting foreign minister, attended the 7th Mekong-Japan Cooperation meeting in Naypyidaw, the Myanmar capital yesterday.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750738-thailand-attended-meeting-of-mekong-river-basin-countries-japan/

Ex-premier Yingluck goes shopping after returning from Europe
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 11 -- Former premier Yingluck Shinawatra went shopping at a supermarket near her home, stopping a rumour that she would not return home from her holiday in Europe.

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750742-ex-premier-yingluck-goes-shopping-after-returning-from-europe/

New prime minister expected in week of Aug 18
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Aug 11 -- Peerasak Porjit, second vice president-elect of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), said the selection of Thailand's new prime minister would follow the assembly's approval of its meeting regulations.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750741-new-thai-pm-expected-in-week-of-aug-18/

UPDATE:

 

Yingluck’s next overseas  trip may be screened
 

 
BANGKOK: -- Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has returned to the country on schedule but her request for next trip may be screened.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750742-ex-premier-yingluck-goes-shopping-after-returning-from-europe/#entry8229024

UPDATE:

 

Yingluck seen shopping at Tesco



BANGKOK: -- Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra went shopping at Tesco Lotus near her home Monday morning after returning home on a chartered flight from Singapore Sunday night.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750742-ex-premier-yingluck-goes-shopping-after-returning-from-europe/#entry8229058

EVACUATION
Another 25 Thais return from Libya

BANGKOK: -- A group of 25 Thai workers on Monday arrived in Bangkok from Libya, bringing the number of Thai evacuees to 677.

Of the returnees, 462 were workers and 11 were students. The Thai evacuation started on August 2.

One of the group; Opas Buaprasert of Sukothai province, said he had worked in Libya for about 1 year and seven months and had about six months left on his contract of about six months. He will discuss his future action with the company that recruited him.

"I tell myself that I will not go to work in Libya or any other foreign countries again, as I was really scared for my safety and of what is happening in Libya," he said.

Opas is now thinking about working in construction or renting land to grow rice.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Another-25-Thais-return-from-Libya-30240701.html

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Colourful vintage car procession joins the Queen’s 82nd birthday anniversary celebration



BANGKOK -- The government and private sectors today joined hands to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's birthday nationwide with religious functions, merit-making, and other charity activities to wish the Queen healthy and long live.

Colourful and joyous events which also featured exhibitions of the queen’s several decades of hardworking and scarifying for the people were also held across the country to celebrate the queen’s 82nd birthday anniversary.

In Bangkok a colourful procession of more than 140 vintage and micro cars also formed part of the celebration.

The procession was launched on the streets at a ceremony presided over by Army deputy chief-of-staff Lt-Gen Surachet Chaiwong at the Royal Plaza.

The event featuring micro car parade was jointly held by the Army, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Jesada Technik Museum, a private museum that consists of a variety old collectible antique vehicles comprising antique cars, motorbikes, boats and helicopters.

Of the 140 cars joining in the colourful procession include 99 micro cars, 40 antique cars and 12 vintage pickup trucks.

Volunteers have been earlier invited to register with tourism authorities to drive the micro cars in the procession.

Among the antique cars are 10 cars which had earlier joined a road rally to Vientiane to take part in the August 2 celebration of enhanced relationship of Thailand, Laos, and France

The procession started moving out of the Royal Plaza along the Ratchadamnern Avenue to Sanam Luang, Pom Prakarn, Maha Chai, Bamrung Muang, Krung Kasem, Hua Lampong, Yaowaraj, Ratchadamnern Nok and back to the Royal Plaza.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/colourful-vintage-car-procession-joins-queens-82nd-birthday-anniversary-celebration/

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Pneumonia claims at least 521 lives in Thailand so far this year

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) – Over 100,000 cases of pneumonia have been reported in Thailand this year as more respiratory diseases associated with rainy season are being detected.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750761-pneumonia-claims-at-least-521-lives-in-thailand-so-far-this-year/

Buriram prepares medical experts to cope with danger of Ebola

BURIRAM, 11 August 2014 (NNT) – Buriram Public Health has ordered every district to station medical experts at isolation rooms and in pharmacies, ready to cope with the Ebola viral disease should any emergency cases emerge. Meanwhile Ban Kruat Hospital has teamed up with authorities to closely inspect travelers at the Chong Sai Taku border crossing as a further safeguard against the disease reaching Thailand.

 

[b]Full story: [/b]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750776-buriram-prepares-medical-experts-to-cope-with-danger-of-ebola/

Royal Household Bureau's 2nd statement: Medical checks show HM the King's body temperature, blood pressure normal; more check ups continue /MCOT

Myanmar lifted curfew in its 2nd largest city, Mandalay where sectarian violence left 2 people dead and 17 injured last month /The Nation

Phang Nga to practice evacuation plan to cope with Tsunami

PHANG NGA, 11 August 2014 (NNT) – Bang Muang Municipality, Phang Nga Province is holding an evacuation plan evaluation to prepare for a Tsunami emergency. It is being assisted by institutions that would be involved in handling another disaster.

Chief Executive of Bang Muang SAO said in order to maintain security for tourists in areas at risk, Bang Muang Municipality has scheduled a trial operation of its evacuation plan on 22nd August 2014 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The evacuation plan includes the simulation of earthquake conditions, and people will be moved to safe hideaways while the wounded will be rescued, by operatives of the institutions involved in the safety plan.

People are advised to be prepared for an emergency situation to reduce losses.

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Well-wishers visit Siriraj Hospital to offer H.M. the Queen birthday wishes

BANGKOK, 11 August 2014 (NNT) – Members of the public have been lining up continuously to Siriraj Hospital to offer well-wishes to H.M. the Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her 82nd birthday anniversary.

A special corner has been set up for well-wishers to pay respect to the Queen within the hospital premise. Garlands and flower bouquets have been being placed around the corner of Her Majesty’s portrait.

Hospital staff said more and more well-wishers have been visiting the hospital since Their Majesties arrived from Klai Klangwon Palace in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Last week, His Majesty the King returned to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok for a medical check-up to seek the advice of royal physicians about his health condition and was accompanied by Her Majesty.

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Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday; John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC writes:

 

Your Majesty: On behalf of the American people, I extend my warmest wishes on the occasion of your eighty-second birthday.

Your efforts have improved the lives of millions of Thai citizens and inspired others to contribute to the well-being of your wonderful country. I have fond memories of visiting your beautiful kingdom, with its rich history and diverse culture.

For 181 years, Thailand and the United States have enjoyed a warm partnership, working together to promote development and security in Southeast Asia and the world. I am confident our partnership can weather any obstacle and will continue to grow stronger in the years and decades ahead.

 

I wish you and the royal family continued health, happiness, and prosperity on this very special day.

Sincerely, John F. Kerry

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ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BUREAU
Doctors recommend extra nutrients for HM the King

BANGKOK: -- Doctors have recommended that His Majesty the King take additional nutrients via intravenous feeding, according to the Royal Household Bureau's statement.

The parenteral nutrition will allow His Majesty to regain his health faster." The recommendation was made in response to the results of a nutritional and vitamin test.

The much-revered monarch, who turns 87 in December, is now undergoing comprehensive health checks at Siriraj Hospital.

Blood tests suggest His Majesty has not had any major inflammation of body parts, except minor inflammation in his stomach - for which doctors have prescribed medicines.

The King was admitted to the Bangkok hospital last Wednesday for checkups, after spending about a year at his seaside palace in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

The Royal Household Bureau said His Majesty's body temperature, breathing, blood pressure and heart were functioning normally.

It said X-rays showed his lungs were also normal, while electrocardiography tests did not detect any change in the condition of his heart compared to results from previous tests.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Doctors-recommend-extra-nutrients-for-HM-the-King-30240712.html

 

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Thailand building collapse kills 3, traps 7

PATHUM THANI: -- A six-story building under construction on the outskirts of Thailand's capital collapsed Monday, killing three workers and trapping at least seven others underneath the rubble, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/750797-pathum-thani-building-collapse-kills-3-traps-7