webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 BMA governor gives alms to 189 monks at Sanam LuangBANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra led government officials, private firms' representatives and the people to give alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang Monday to make merit on the Songkran Day.The BMA has also brought Phra Buddha Sihing image to a pavilion at Sanam Luang for Buddhists to pour water onto it to seek Songkran blessing.-- The Nation 2015-04-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 UPDATE: Thai elderly people unhappy with moral decline, economic hardshipBANGKOK: -- As the country celebrates the Thai New Year today which is also the National Elderly Day, most Thai elderly people say they are not happy with the Thai society because of moral decline and economic woe, according to the latest survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816872-poll-elderly-find-thai-society-less-liveable/?p=9299450#entry9299450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 More warnings of tropical storms BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department issued the latest warning Monday of more tropical storms in the country until April 14. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817028-more-warnings-of-tropical-storms-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Free BTS, subway rides for elderlyBangkok:- Elderly people who are at least 60 years old can ride the subway trains and BTS skytrains free of charge on Songkran Day until Wednesday.Songkran Day, which is Thailand’s traditional New Year Day, and the National Elderly Day fall on April 13 and the government has extended the public holidays to April 15 to encourage working people to return homes and be with their parents.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817034-free-bts-subway-rides-for-elderly/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Buddhists give alms to monks nationwide on Thai NY dayBangkok: Thai Buddhists Monday celebrated their traditional New Year Day or Songkran Day by giving alms to monks in the morning before joining the water splashing fun during the day.For example, in Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra led government officials, private firms’ representatives and the people to give alms to 189 monks at Sanam Luang.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817051-buddhists-give-alms-to-monks-nationwide-on-thai-ny-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 MOU succeeds in temporarily lifting Japanese ban on new Thai flightsBANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has revealed that the recent memorandum of understanding signed between the Thai and Japanese Civil Aviation Bureaus has temporarily lifted Japanese restrictions on new Thai-registered flights. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817055-mou-succeeds-in-temporarily-lifting-japanese-ban-on-new-thai-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 After 4 days, Songkran road toll rises to 191BANGKOK: -- So far, 191 people have been killed from Thursday to Sunday, which are the first four days of seven-day monitoring period for the long Songkran holidays, the Road Safety Center announced Monday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Chiang Mai holds Songkran paradeChiang Mai:- A parade of Phra Buddha Sihing and Thao Kabinlabrahma took place in Chiang Mai town Monday as a part of the Songkran celebrations.The Chiang Mai Municipality has organized this parade to let people pour water on and ask for blessings from the sacred statues on this auspicious occasion.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817060-chiang-mai-holds-songkran-parade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 PM orders Civil Aviation Department to hold urgent meeting with airlinesBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Civil Aviation Department to hold an urgent meeting with airlines after two Thai airlines failed to win approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau in time for their chartered flights, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Monday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817071-pm-orders-civil-aviation-department-to-hold-urgent-meeting-with-airlines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Dusit Poll public opinion poll reveals general approval of govt effortsBANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - A poll has indicated general approval of the government’s swift efforts to tackle the nation’s problems, while urging the it to adhere to principles of justice and transparency. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817072-dusit-poll-public-opinion-poll-reveals-general-approval-of-govt-efforts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 CDC Chairman: None of 'Five Rivers' plans to hold on to powerBANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee has assured that no council or committee set up after the latest coup is intended to hold on to power after the reform. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817073-cdc-chairman-none-of-five-rivers-plans-to-hold-on-to-power/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Abhisit worried about prolonged sluggish economyBANGKOK: -- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva expressed concern that the sluggish economy would be prolonged because the people are losing their purchasing power.The former prime minister said the Prayut government is not using the right measures to deal with the economic woes and has damaged the people's confidence by hinting about tax increases.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Abhisit-worried-about-prolonged-sluggish-economy-30257974.html-- The Nation 2015-04-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Five injured on fourth day of the Songkran safety campaign, no deaths so farEakkapop ThongtubFive injured on fourth day of the Songkran safety campaign, no deaths so farPHUKET: -- No deaths have been reported during this year's Songkran festivities so far this year, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817075-five-injured-on-fourth-day-of-the-phuket-songkran-safety-campaign-no-deaths-so-far/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Electricity consumption in Thailand unaffected by temporary suspension of gas from MyanmarBANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT)- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has said electricity supply in Thailand has not been affected by the temporary suspension of natural gas delivery from Myanmar. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817077-electricity-consumption-in-thailand-unaffected-by-temporary-suspension-of-gas-from-myanmar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 CDC to unveil draft charter to public on Apr 27BANGKOK, 13 April 2015 (NNT) - The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) revealed that his committee is still fine-tuning the provisions in the draft charter, before submitting it to the National Reform Council (NRC) for debate on April 17. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817079-cdc-to-unveil-draft-charter-to-public-on-apr-27/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Harbour department asks ferry operators to step up securityBANGKOK: -- Surat Thani Harbour Office chief Prawet Supachai said Monday that he has instructed the two ferry operators to tighten security checking of vehicles that board their ferries to Koh Samui following a car bomb attack.Police and troops have been deployed to help the Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry check the vehicles.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Harbour-department-asks-ferry-operators-to-step-up-30257975.html-- The Nation 2015-04-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Japan woman 'knifes husband over toilet stink': ReportsAFPTOKYO - A Japanese woman allegedly attacked her husband with a kitchen knife because of the terrible smell he had left in the toilet, police and reports said Monday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817080-japan-woman-knifes-husband-over-toilet-stink-reports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 UPDATE: JCAB gives green light to Asian Air to fly chartered flightBANGKOK: -- The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has given approval for Asian Air to fly its flight with 230 Thai tourists to visit Sapporo Sunday afternoon, Thai Civil Aviation Department Director General Somchai Piputtawat said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816639-233-thais-stranded-at-don-mueang-airport/page-2#entry9300210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 China, US to boost cooperation on repatriating fugitivesBy CHRISTOPHER BODEENBEIJING (AP) — China and the U.S. are boosting cooperation in sending home crime suspects amid a Chinese drive to ferret out corrupt officials and fugitives who have fled abroad. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817084-china-us-to-boost-cooperation-on-repatriating-fugitives/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 2,000 police officers deployed to keep security on Khaosarn, Silom roadsBANGKOK: -- Over 2,000 police officers were deployed to keep security at the two main venues for Songkran celebrations in Bangkok, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri said Monday.He said over 1,500 officers were stationed at the Khaosarn Road and over 500 others at the Silom Road.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/2000-police-officers-deployed-to-keep-security-on--30257979.html-- The Nation 2015-04-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 UPDATE: Songkran death toll in fourth day rises to 191 BANGKOK: -- Death toll from road accidents during the past four days since April 9 rose to 191 dead and 1,808 injured. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/#entry9300468 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 UPDATE: 520 accidents occurs in fourth day of SongkranNONTHABURI, 13 April 2015 (NNT) – 520 accidents have occurred during the 4th day of the Songkran road safety campaign period on 9-15 April 2015, while the total number of accidents during the first four days has increased to 1,735 cases with 191 fatalities, says the MOPH Minister. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817058-after-4-days-songkran-road-toll-rises-to-191/#entry9300505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 BERLIN (AP) - German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at age 87 according to publisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 German Nobel laureate Guenter Grass dies at age 87BERLIN (AP) — Guenter Grass, the Nobel-winning German writer who gave voice to the generation that came of age during the horrors of the Nazi era but later ran into controversy over his own World War II past and stance toward Israel, has died. He was 87. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817095-german-nobel-laureate-guenter-grass-dies-at-age-87/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 MOPH to upgrade Institute of Geriatric Medicine as a specialized instituteNONTHABURI, 13 April 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is set to upgrade the Institute of Geriatric Medicine into a national institute that specializes in care for elders to accommodate the nation's transition towards an aging society, says a DMS official.The Director-General of the Department of Medical Services (DMS) Suphan Srithamma said today on the occasion of National Day for Older Persons, that the MOPH has a policy to accommodate Thailand's growing aging society in 2015. The number of senior citizens in Thailand is expected to rise above 20 percent of the entire national population.He said that a healthcare system for elders is required to reduce illness, increase the quality of life, and increase the happiness of family members and the elders themselves.On this matter, the DMS has planned to improve the existing Institute of Geriatric Medicine, to become a national institute that provides specialized care for elders with the system that categorizes elderly patients in three groups. The three groups include those with normal health conditions, those who are beginning to become weak, and those who are bedridden and cannot help themselves.The first group of patients will receive information and will participate in activities that will promote a healthy lifestyle The second group, reaching certain physical limitations, will be looked after by utilizing the management system that provides thorough care in health complications to help slow down physical deterioration. The third category of patients will be treated with the Family Doctor team at their home in a complete elderly health care system.According to the statistics from the National Statistical Office, Thailand's population experiences an increase of elders by approximately 500,000 persons each year, while the amount of elders in 2014 is recorded at 10 million people, with an overwhelming 95 percent also suffering from medical complications. Thailand is expected to be categories as an aging society in 2015, as the number of senior citizens has increased to over 20 percent of the entire national population.-- NNT 2015-04-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Songkran revellers cautioned about use of waterproof bagsBangkok:- Jor Sor 100 Traffic radio station has issued a warning for Songkran revelers who like to use a transparent plastic bag to protect their mobile gadget and wallet.The warning on Jor Sor 100’s website has been widely shared by Thai Facebook users. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817097-songkran-revellers-cautioned-about-use-of-waterproof-bags/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 UPDATE: Redshirt Arrested, Accused of Link to Samui Bombing By Khaosod Eng. BANGKOK - Military officers have detained a Redshirt activist on suspicion of plotting the car bomb and arson attack in the southern province of Surat Thani last Friday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/816976-m-redshirt-arrested-in-connection-to-friday-attacks-on-samui-island/page-4?p=9301382#entry9301382 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Kanchanaburi:- A Myanmar man and a five-year-old Thai boy drowned in the the Srinagarind Dam’s reservoir while celebrating Songkran Monday, police said. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817125-two-tourists-drown-in-kanchanaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 14 Apr 2015 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/817170-thailand-live-tuesday-14-apr-2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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