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Public referendum on charter would extend NCPO tenure

BANGKOK, 28 April 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has affirmed that the National Reform Council (NRC) will vote to approve of the draft charter on August 6. However, the current military regime may need to extend its tenure in the event of a public referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820897-public-referendum-on-charter-would-extend-ncpo-tenure/

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Commerce Min revises export growth down to 1.2%

BANGKOK, 28 April 2015 (NNT)-The Ministry of Commerce has revised the export target to 1.2% this year, weighed down by the prices of farm and industrial goods.


According to the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce, Chutima Boonyaprapatsorn, the decline in Thai exports during the first quarter accounted for a -4.69% on-year drop.

The stronger Thai Baht is also said to have contributed to the rising prices of farm and industrial goods. Several types of products, particularly rubber, cooking oil, rice, frozen shrimps and plastic beads have seen lower export demands from other countries. The trade deficit still stands at 1.4 billion US dollars.

The Ministry of Commerce has decided to revise the export growth to 1.2% this year, or around 203 billion dollars' worth of Thai exports. However, the Permanent Secretary said the figure is also subject to other factors, such as the global economy and regional economy.

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Burmese man stabs rival to death outside Phuket Family Mart
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Tepthon points to the spot where he stabbed his rival.

PHUKET: -- A 20-year-old Burmese man was arrested yesterday (April 27) for stabbing a rival to death in front of a Family Mart in Thung Thong, Kathu.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820899-burmese-man-stabs-rival-to-death-outside-phuket-family-mart/

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Dhamrongdham Centers nationwide accept donations for Nepalese survivors

BANGKOK, 28 April 2015 (NNT) – The Interior Ministry has designated Dhamrongdham Centers nationwide to receive donations in cash and kind for people affected by the earthquake in Nepal, according to Wiboon Sanguanphong, Permanent Secretary for Interior.


The Interior Ministry’s top official said donations can be in the forms of money and necessities for life especially instant food and warm clothes to protect survivors from cold weather in Nepal.

“Dhamrongdham Center is a mechanism of the Interior Ministry to ensure smooth and swift procession in compiling donations to earthquake victims in response to the government’s policy and the Prime Minister’s order”, said Mr.Wiboon.

He has also ordered the Offices of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in all provinces to deploy their staff at the Dhamrongdham Centers and promote the charity campaign through all channels in order to ensure Thais know where they can donate and ask for the progress of the situation in Nepal.

Result of the donation at all Dhamrongdham Centers must be reported to the Interior Ministry on a daily basis until the government order to stop the help mobilization.

The Interior Ministry invites people in Thailand to show sympathy to the Nepalese by donating money and necessary items at nearby Dhamrongdham Centers. More information is provided at Hotline 1567 around the clock.

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UPDATE:

NEPAL QUAKE
Nepal PM says toll could be 10,000


KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake could reach 10,000, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as residents frustrated by the government's slow response used their bare hands to dig for signs of their loved ones.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820892-8-million-people-affected-by-nepal-quake-un/#entry9350481

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Heavy congestion at Kathmandu airport delays Thai rescue personnel



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Members of the Thai military board an official rescue plane headed for Kathmandu.



BANGKOK:-- A plane carrying 295 rescue personnel and journalists from Thailand has been forced to return to Bangkok after heavy congestion meant it was unable to land at Kathmandu airport.




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Gov approves 460 million rice protection program

BANGKOK, 28 April 2015 (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a 460 million baht rice protection program for the 2015 production season.


Finance Minister Sommai Phasee announced the program’s approval after today’s cabinet meeting. He said he expected participating farmers would increase to 1.5 million from last year’s 800,000.

Furthermore the Finance Ministry is planning to issue 10 and 20 year bond notes totaling 300 billion Baht. Funds received from the issuance would be used to repay the debt obligations of the State Railway of Thailand, the rice pledging scheme and the social security fund.

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No disruption from Myanmar gas fields shutdown: Egat
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand announced today that the 18-day shutdown of two gas fields in Myanmar had not affected power generating activities in Thailand.

Yadana and Zawtika gas fields were shut down during April 10-27 for maintenance. During the period, gas supply of 980 million cubic feet per day from Yadana to Thailand was cut off, affecting the generating capacity of about 5,700 megawatts. Gas supply of 420 million cubic feet per day from Zawtika was also cut off, affecting the generating of about 3,300MW.

Egat Governor Soonchai Kumnoonsate thanked all parties for their cooperation in reducing electricity consumption during the period.

During the 18 days, 112 million litres of bunker oil were used for the power generating, about 32 million litres below expectation. Diesel consumption, at 13 million litres, was also 31 million litres below expectation.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/No-disruption-from-Myanmar-gas-fields-shutdown-Ega-30258928.html

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Public hearing held on the Energy Ministry’s PDP

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BANGKOK: -- The Energy Ministry held a public hearing today on its power development plan which will determine Thailand’s future electricity needs, electricity production and types of fuel used to generate electricity and the number of new power plants to be built until year 2036.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820951-public-hearing-held-on-the-thai-energy-ministrys-pdp/

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From PM's heart
I'm determined to see peace and prosperity : PM

BANGKOK: -- The first issue of the Prayut government's tabloid newsletter was published yesterday. A total of 60,000 copies of "Government Newsletter for the People" will be distributed across the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/820993-im-determined-to-see-peace-and-prosperity-pm/

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