Hail storms expected in North this weekend

BANGKOK, 6 January 2015 (NNT)- The Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governors in 13 provinces in the North to be ready for hail storms, predicted for the end of this week.

Following the latest weather forecast, Interior Minister General Anupong Paojinda said another cold front from China is expected to move toward the northern region .

Provinces in the North have also been warned to brace for the high pressure system combined with the western wind.

Provincial governors of Pitsnulok, Petchabun, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttaradit, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hongsorn, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Payao, Prae and Nan provinces have been ordered to be prepared for emergency situations.

They have been urged to follow the safety procedure set by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Northern residents have also been told to maintain the conditions of their homes and refrain from using a mobile phone outdoors. They may call the emergency Hotline 1784 if they need help.


-- NNT 2015-01-06

Thai stock market 1st ASEAN in trading value
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BANGKOK, Jan 6 -- The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) posted the highest trading value in ASEAN for the third year running, and market capitalization of its initial public offerings (IPO) exceeded Bt300 billion last year.

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Thai interior minister warns of storms
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BANGKOK, Jan 6 -- Thailand's Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda warns people in 13 northern provinces of possible thunderstorms and hailstorms from Thursday through Saturday as another high pressure area from China and westerly winds will converge in upper Thailand at that time.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789586-thai-interior-minister-warns-of-storms/

Ex-PM Yingluck to appear before National Legislative Assembly this Fri. to defend herself against impeachment over rice-pledging scheme. /The Nation

Two suspected insurgents killed in clash with rangers in Narathiwat

NARATHIWAT: -- Two suspected insurgents were killed and a ranger was injured in a clash in Narathiwat's Joh I Rong district Tuesday afternoon.

Police said five alleged insurgents in a pick-up truck refused to stop at a road checkpoint and sped away so six rangers on three motorcycles chased after them, resulting in a gunfight. Two suspects were later found killed in the truck while three others fled the scene.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Two-suspected-insurgents-killed-in-clash-with-rang-30251300.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-06

SET index closed 1,477.58 down 5.67; Bt/USD32.77; GBP49.89; AUD26.53; EUR39.06; CAD27.78; HKD4.21; SGD24.50; JPY27.47

Former Korean Air VP to be indicted over 'nut rage'
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SEOUL, Jan 6 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Tuesday that they plan to indict a former vice president of South Korea's top airline, Korea Air Lines Co., later this week over a controversial air-rage incident.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789619-former-korean-air-vp-to-be-indicted-over-nut-rage/

Chinese spacecraft to return to moon's orbit
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BEIJING, Jan 6 (Xinhua) -- The service module of China's unmanned lunar orbiter is scheduled to return to the moon's orbit in mid-January for more tests to prepare for the country's next lunar probe mission, Chang'e-5.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789625-chinese-spacecraft-to-return-to-moons-orbit/

Thai exports to bounce back at 2.5 per cent this year: Shippers Council
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BANGKOK, Jan 6 -- The Thai National Shippers’ Council projects the value of Thai exports should increase by 2.5 per cent this year compared with its 0.2 per cent decline in 2014. The council is concerned about the European Union (EU) move to exclude Thailand from its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789636-thai-exports-to-bounce-back-at-25-per-cent-this-year-shippers-council/

Being a doctor is still the top choice for Thai children

BANGKOK: == For a sixth year in a row, Thai children chose becoming a doctor as the top job, while becoming a soldier is the "coolest".

These choices were revealed in the 6th Adecco Thailand Children's Career Survey Tuesday.

The survey also showed that the main reason youngsters wanted to become doctors was because they want to help people, as well as look after their families and earn a good income. The other top career choices were soldier, policeman, teacher and engineer.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Being-a-doctor-is-still-the-top-choice-for-Thai-ch-30251308.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-06

Phone calls in Thailand to be charged per second under new proposals

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has today backed proposals to change the way mobile phone operators charge for phone calls in Thailand.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/phone-calls-thailand-charged-per-second-new-proposals/

Energy Ministry to adjust energy price structure

BANGKOK, 6 January 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Energy will be re-adjusting the energy pricing structure of oil, LPG, and NGV gas further to reflect the real costs, said an official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789639-thai-energy-ministry-to-adjust-energy-price-structure/

Thailand-China to sign MOU on sciences cooperations

BANGKOK, 6 January 2015 (NNT) – Thailand and China aims to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on scientific cooperation and to gear up on alternative energy, rail, and satellite cooperation, said a government spokesperson.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789643-thailand-china-to-sign-mou-on-sciences-cooperations/

Cabinet approves project of 7-km-long bike lane along Chao Phraya

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet Tuesday approved a project to build a 7-kilometre-lonn bike lane along the Chao Phraya River, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

Sansern said the location of the bike lane would be kept confidential for fear of speculaiton on the land prices. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has been assigned to head a committee in charge of the project, the spokesman added.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Cabinet-approves-project-of-7-km-long-bike-lane-al-30251316.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-06

Thai junta vows action if Shinawatra supporters protest

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BANGKOK: -- Thailand's junta chief on Tuesday warned the military will "take action" under martial law if protests occur as a result of impeachment proceedings against ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789647-thai-govt-vows-action-if-shinawatra-supporters-protest/

PM not happy with road accident statistics

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is not happy with the road accident statistics during the New Year’s festival even though the accidents have dropped by 40 percent compared to the figures last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789665-pm-not-happy-with-road-accident-statistics/

Voting on impeachment cases may be moved forward

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly may bring forward the schedule for voting on the impeachment cases against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, former Senate and House speakers, Mr Nikhom Wairachpanich and Mr Somsak Kiatsuranont to January 22-23, said Dr Jate Sirathranont, the NLA whip, on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789675-voting-on-impeachment-cases-may-be-moved-forward/

Ms Yingluck will defend herself against the impeachment bid

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will defend the impeachment case herself before the National Legislative Assembly on Friday, said Mr Norawich Laleng, the chief defence lawyer, on Tuesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789676-ms-yingluck-will-defend-herself-against-the-impeachment-bid/

South Korean plunges to death from 26th floor of a condominium

BANGKOK: -- A South Korean national plunged to his death from the 26th floor of a condominium in Sukhumvit area on Tuesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/789679-south-korean-plunges-to-death-from-26th-floor-of-a-condominium/

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