Police launches "Empowerment" strategy to raise public participation in crime suppression and traffic solutions

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police has launched the "Empowerment" strategic center, aiming to raise public participation in crime suppression and traffic solutions.

Speaking at the opening of the center on Friday, Pol Gen Chalermkiat Srivorakan, Deputy Police Commissioner-General said the project would draw public cooperation in combating crimes and traffic problems in their own community. They will be asked to keep a watchful eye on the situation in their neighborhood and inform the police of any suspicious movement. The information is expected to help the police tackle crimes faster.

Bangkok has been picked as the pilot site of the project which will be assessed every three months before more centers are considered in other provinces.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

Labor Protection & Welfare Dept urges employees to improve language skills

UTTARADIT, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – The chief of Uttaradit provincial labor protection and welfare office has urged employees to keep improving their vocational and language skills in preparation for ASEAN Economic Community.

Speaking on the occasion of May Day, chief of Uttaradit provincial labor protection and welfare office Suchart Panngern has warned workers to arm themselves with vocational and language abilities in order to cope with changes to be brought about by the emergence of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

According to Mr. Suchart, the number of factories and companies in the province is relatively low. Employees of all sectors number around 12,000. Most employers are found to take care of their workers in compliance with laws, treating their employees fairly well. Nevertheless, he cautioned workers not to be too complacent to adjust themselves to upcoming challenges.

The May Day event in Uttaradit provinces were joined by more than 500 workers. The activities include a merit-making rite, a parade and friendship sports competitions among workers from different organizations.


-- NNT 2015-05-01

Prayut pledges to improve quality of life of workers

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today promised to improve the quality of life among workers and ensured that no worker will be left unemployed.

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UDD to seek Administrative Court’s redress for Peace TV’s closure

BANGKOK: -- United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) chairman Chatuporn Promphan vowed today that he would seek redress and justice from the Administrative Court for the unjust revoking of the operating license of Peace TV.

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Gang of burglars repeatedly targeting houses in Maenam Soi 5

Koh Samui: -- A gang of burglars are making life a misery for the residents of Maenam Heights in Soi 5 in Maenam.

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Cabinet gave green light to Singkhon special border checkpoint

BANGKOK, 1 May 2015 (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved the opening of the Singkhon special border checkpoint in Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the hope to stimulate the economy in the border area.

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DIT checks back-to-school sales campaign

NONTHABURI, 1 May 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has check the retail of school equipments ahead of the "back to school" campaign, taking place until 10 May 2015, while stressing vendors to clearly put up price tags and signs on all items.

After checking the sales of school items in the government run "back to school" campaign at Tesco Lotus Khae Rai shopping center in Nonthaburi, the DIT Director-General Boonyarit Kalayanamit has said that many people are interested in purchasing school uniforms, stationary, and consumable items at this event.

The campaign, running at many department stores across Thailand from 30 April to 10 May 2015, features up to 70 percent discount on school uniforms, stationary, and electronic appliances. The campaign has been initiated due to the government’s request that manufacturers must sell their products at a special price to welcome the new academic semester.

The price for student uniforms are still reported at normal rates, while the Ministry of Commerce is monitoring the price movement of consumable products such as vegetable oil, eggs, and cooking gas.

Sellers have also been asked to place price labels for the items on sale to give buyers clear information, while unfair price hikes and neglect of price labels are punishable by law.

-- NNT 2015-05-01

Thai Navy starts briefing fishing operators of IUU fishing regulation

TRAT: -- Thai Navy starts briefing fishing operators of IUU fishing regulationThai Navy starts briefing fishing operators of IUU fishing regulationThai Navy starts briefing fishing operators of IUU fishing regulation

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