webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cost of living, rice stock, exports and border trade to be quickly addressedBANGKOK, 16 September 2014 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has promised to mark the issues of cost of living, the management of rice stock, exports and border trade as matters to be addressed urgently.Commerce Minister Sommai Phasi on Monday briefed ministry officials on his policy, which places emphasis on the country's economic foundation. The public must have access to precise information about the state's policy, he stressed. Each department under the ministry has also been assigned to establish a plan of operation and to clearly set the time frame for each affair.The commerce minister also told ministry officials he will work to push this year's economic expansion to two percent.Deputy Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikanlaya also briefed Commerce officials of his policy, which involved synergy of work and lending support to the government's various policies. He also marked several issues as needing to be urgently tackled. These included the management of the existing 15-18 million tons of rice within the government's stockpile, the oversight on cost of living, exports and the augmentation of Thai entrepreneurs' capacity to compete. On the issue of cost of living, the deputy minister disclosed that sellers may be asked to keep item prices unchanged for a period. On the issue of exports, greater emphasis will be placed on border trade and more benefits will be sought from free trade agreements.-- NNT 2014-09-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 CRIMEKoh Tao 'sealed off' after two tourists brutally killedTHE NATION, AFP Gruesome murders of British pair on island paradise shock locals and visitorsBANGKOK: -- POLICE have sealed off the resort island of Koh Tao off Surat Thani province to hunt down killers who brutally murdered a British couple and possibly raped the woman on Sunday night. The 24-year-old victims have been identified as Hannah Witheridge and David Miller. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760714-koh-tao-island-sealed-off-after-gruesome-murder-of-two-british-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 NEW GOVERNMENTGovt will push for a digital-based economy: PridiyathornNakarin SrilertThe NationPridiyathornBANGKOK: -- The GOVERNMENT plans to push for a digital-based economy for long-term economic development and expects to see concrete results within one year, Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760715-thai-govt-will-push-for-a-digital-based-economy-pridiyathorn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Police: Arrested 'Blackshirts' Not Responsible For Slain Colonel in 2010By Khaosod EnglishThe five suspected Blackshirts were dressed in black clothing with red arm bands for the police press conference announcing their arrests on 11 Sept 2014BANGKOK — Thai police have retracted the accusation that five suspects recently arrested for their alleged connection to a Redshirt militant group were responsible for the murder of an army colonel during political unrest in 2010. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760716-thai-police-arrested-blackshirts-not-responsible-for-slain-colonel-in-2010/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 RAINY SEASONWater level in major dams remains low despite continuing rainfallThe NationThe Royal Irrigation Department yesterday urged people to conserve water due to the low level stored in major |dams.BANGKOK: -- News of the dam situation came as Ranong residents were told to brace for rain, flooding and large waves today and tomorrow, due to the influence of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760717-water-level-in-thailands-major-dams-remains-low-despite-continuing-rainfall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 ICT to amend law as Science Ministry pushes for a more innovative societyUsanee Mongkolporn,Asina PornwasinThe NationPornchai RujiprapaBANGKOK: -- The Information and Communications Technology Ministry will set up a committee with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to amend the Frequency Allocation Act and define clearer roles for the two sides. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760718-ict-to-amend-law-as-science-ministry-pushes-for-a-more-innovative-society/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 New commerce minister outlines policies for short and long terms Petchanet Pratruangkrai The Nation Chatchai Sarikulya briefs Commerce Ministry officials on his policies yesterday. Pledges transparency, sustainable measures for growth; keeps year's export target BANGKOK: -- Newly appointed Commerce Minister General Chatchai Sarikulya plans for export growth of 4 per cent next year, while maintaining this year's target at 3-3.5 per cent, as well as making the management of crop prices, rice stocks, and retail prices more efficient, with transparency and minimal intervention. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760719-new-commerce-minister-outlines-policies-for-short-and-long-terms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Finance announces three prioritiesErich ParpartThe Nation Economic recovery, lowering public debt, revamping taxes top Sommai's agendaBANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry yesterday laid down three priority policies to strengthen the country's financial fundamentals - urgently boosting the economy, reining in public debt, and refining the tax structure - while hoping they will be continued by the elected government expected in about a year. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760720-thai-finance-ministry-announces-three-priorities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 EDITORIALHoles in Thailand's foreign policyThe NationBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayuth's address to lawmakers was full of orders but short on a vision of the country's future on the regional and international stages Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760722-holes-in-thailands-foreign-policy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 STREETWISEThe death of bookstores is bad news for ThailandAchara DeboonmeReading has been a favourite hobby for me since childhood.BANGKOK: -- As a youngster, I was sent out to buy my father's favourite weekly magazines - mostly mysteries involving ghostly encounters. As a reward I could buy myself comic books. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760723-the-death-of-bookstores-is-bad-news-for-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 UPDATE: Police suspect foreign workers in murder of two British tourists in Koh TaoSURAT THANI: -- The chief of Surat Thani police said he suspected Myanmar workers in the area are responsible for the murder of two British tourists on Sairee beach Sunday night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760714-koh-tao-island-sealed-off-after-gruesome-murder-of-two-british-tourists/#entry8391076 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Sadly cute: Little boy works as bus conductor (VIDEO)By Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- The video of a student who looks about 10 working as a bus conductor has been shared and admired by the social network over the weekend for his hardworking spirit. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760725-little-boy-works-as-bangkok-bus-conductor-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Woman jumps into crocodile farm in suicide bidBANGKOK: -- A 65-yar-old woman jumped into a crocodile farm in Samut Prakarn province and was killed by crocodiles. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760681-woman-jumps-into-crocodile-farm-in-suicide-bid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 BURNING ISSUEAll about rice: NACC can't afford to get it wrong againBANGKOK: -- THAILAND'S RICE saga flared up last year, with research showing large probable losses resulting from the Pheu Thai Party's rice-pledging scheme as well as the possibility of corruption. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760726-all-about-rice-nacc-cant-afford-to-get-it-wrong-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 NIDA to present 'wide-ranging' reform proposalPravit Rojanaphruk,Panya ThiosangwanThe NationBANGKOK: -- Warns Thailand faces stagnation if changes not made soon; initially offers suggestions on politics, judiciary, governance Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760727-thailands-nida-to-present-wide-ranging-reform-proposal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Distance-learning classes set to start at 15,000 small schoolsTANPISIT LERDBAMRUNGCHAITHE NATIONBANGKOK: -- CONCERNS HAVE been raised over some students' ability to keep pace with lessons as the Education Ministry prepares to launch distance-learning classes at 15,523 small schools. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760728-distance-learning-classes-set-to-start-at-15000-small-schools-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Officials in trouble over illegal land deedsWASU VIPOOSANAPAT,SITTHICHAI SIKHAWATTHE NATION16 SET TO BE CHARGED OVER MAJOR LAND SCANDALS IN PHUKETBANGKOK: -- SIXTEEN government officials are set to face negligence charges for their alleged involvement in two land scandals - covering 370 rai in Phuket province, the Royal Forestry Department revealed at a press conference yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760730-officials-in-trouble-over-illegal-land-deeds-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 UPDATE: Thailand deaths: Tourists named as David Miller and Hannah Witheridge(BBC) -- Two British tourists have been killed in an attack on a beach in southern Thailand, local police have said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760714-koh-tao-island-sealed-off-after-gruesome-murder-of-two-british-tourists/?p=8391151#entry8391151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Belgian murderer Van Den Bleeken wins 'right to die'(BBC) -- A Belgian man serving a life sentence for rape and murder will be allowed to have doctors end his life, after a landmark ruling. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760732-belgian-murderer-van-den-bleeken-wins-right-to-die/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 US launches airstrikes against IS militants south of Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and near Mount Sinjar - Central Command /BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Islamic State talks: Iraq 'regrets' Iran absence(BBC) -- Iraq's foreign minister has criticised the decision not to invite Iran to an international summit on the threat from Islamic State (IS) militants. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760735-islamic-state-talks-iraq-regrets-iran-absence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 A Chinese city is asking smartphone users to walk in their own footpath laneRick NoackCHONGQING: -- China, home to 700 million smartphone users, is now experimenting with new ways to prevent smartphone-related accidents: On a 165-foot pavement stretch in the city of Chongqing, pedestrians can choose between a normal lane and an exclusive one reserved for heavy users of mobile devices. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760749-a-chinese-city-is-asking-smartphone-users-to-walk-in-their-own-footpath-lane/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 U.S. airstrike hits ISIS target near Baghdad, first in 'expanded efforts'By Jim Sciutto, Barbara Starr and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN(CNN) -- A U.S. airstrike near Baghdad Monday marked a new phase in the fight against ISIS. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760750-us-strikes-isis-near-baghdad/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Typhoon shuts down Hong Kong with strong winds, rainHONG KONG - Hong Kong was shuttered Tuesday as a powerful typhoon swept past the city, bringing strong winds and rain that caused flight disruptions and forced the closure of the stock market and container ports. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760753-typhoon-shuts-down-hong-kong-with-strong-winds-rain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thailand's largest low-cost carrier, AirAsia will begin daily non-stop Krabi-Guangzhou, China flight service this Nov. 6. /The Nation Tourism & Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul aims to develop Thai sports to be among top 5 in Asia. /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 US and Nato troops begin Ukraine military exercise(BBC) About 1,300 troops from 15 countries - including the US and other Nato members - have begun a military exercise near Lviv in western Ukraine. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760767-us-and-nato-troops-begin-ukraine-military-exercise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Second fire at Chatuchak marketBANGKOK: -- A fire broke out this morning at Chatuchak weekend market gutting six rooms. The fire was the second time within this month when a predawn fire damaged 16 rooms on September 1.The second fire happened at 7.10 a.m. in the market’s 12nd project on Kamphaeng Phet road.Two fire engines were rushed to the scene immediately and kept the fire from spreading in half an hour.Six rooms were damaged by the fire.Cause of fire is still under investigation as forensic police are collecting evidence at the fire scene.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/second-fire-chatuchak-market/ -- Thai PBS 2014-09-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thai stock index opens on Tuesday at 1,582.49, gains 3.37 points /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Online activist sues coffin-monk for fraudBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: @beaver_ch5 Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760773-online-activist-sues-coffin-monk-for-fraud/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 UPDATE: Surat police detain three Myanmar workers for questioning in connection with Britons murder BANGKOK: -- Surat Thani provincial police chief said Tuesday that the police have detained three Myanmar workers for questioning after suspecting they might be involved in the brutal murder of the two British tourists on Sairee beach in Koh Tao Sunday night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/760803-thai-police-hunt-killers-of-two-britons-found-beaten-to-death/#entry8392101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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