Thailand Live Friday 22 May 2015

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Officials conduct surprise inspections of medical charges at private hospitals in Bangkok

BANGKOK, 22 May 2015 (NNT) – Director-General of the Internal Trade Department Boonyarit Kalayanamit led a team of officials to inspect two private hospitals in Bangkok and found they had strictly complied with the regulations regarding the demonstration of treatment fee and medicinal prices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827229-officials-conduct-surprise-inspections-of-medical-charges-at-private-hospitals-in-bangkok/

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Ramkhamhaeng student group opposes provision for unelected PM

BANGKOK, 22 May 2015 (NNT) - Students from Ramkhamhaeng University have submitted a petition that opposes the new provision allowing for an unelected Prime Minister as they claim that the provision will lead to further conflict.

The group handed the petition to Secretary of the NRC Affairs Committee Alongkorn Pollabutr, who committed to pass on the call to the CDC and the NRC. The group called for the new constitution to be written in line with democratic principles, which would entail having leaders that are chosen by the people to be their representatives. The provision allowing for an unelected official to assume the premiership would constitute a direct violation to the principles of democracy and therefore lead to further conflict.

In addition, the petition called for a fully elected Senate, as there is no concrete evidence that the current nominating system would guarantee a more ethical Senate than the chamber with all members being elected.


-- NNT 2015-05-22

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Nation raises Bt7.8 million for Nepal quake victims
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Nation Group has raised a total Bt7,866,720.50 (US$238,385) for victims of Nepal earthquake victims from the Thai public.

Part of the receipt was handed over to Unicef and the rest to Kathmandu Post, a member of Asia News Network (which The Nation is a member) - in simultaneous ceremonies in Bangkok and Kathmandu Friday.

Nation Group Chairman Suthichai Yoon delivered the donation to Unicef Thailand Representative Bijara Rajbhandari at Nation TV headquarters in Bangkok; while Nation Group Editor Thepchai Yong flew to Kathmandu to hand over the money to Kantipur National Crisis Assistance Trust. Kantipur Group, the publisher of Kathmandu Post, will be transferring the donation to Nepalese Prime Minister Relief Fund.

More than 8,000 people died from the devastating earthquake which hit Nepal on April 25. Millions have been left homeless and the economy shattered.

The Thai public has been forthcoming in supporting Nepal with many fund raising events organised in the past month. Nation Group’s staff have joined Dr Thiem Chokwattana Foundation, Pueng Thao Kong Ma Shrine,the Coast Bangna and many other organisations, communities, organisations and individuals to donate money for the earthquake victims.

Nation Group is the publisher of The Nation, Krungthep Turakij, Kom Chad Luek newspapers. It operates Nation TV and NOW digital TV channels as well as several social media platforms.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Nation-raises-Bt7-8-million-for-Nepal-quake-victim-30260700.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-22

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Commerce officials start inspecting private hospitals to check their drug price lists



BANGKOK: -- Commerce Ministry officials have started inspecting certain private hospitals to find out whether they abide by the regulations to show the price list of their medicines and medical services.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827229-officials-conduct-surprise-inspections-of-medical-charges-at-private-hospitals-in-bangkok/#entry9435306

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13 Khon Kaen university students held for protesting against the May 22 coup

KHON KAEN: -- Thirteen Khon Kaen University students were held in police custody after they were arrested by military personnel for protesting against the junta in Muang district of Khon Kaen.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/827153-small-thai-anti-junta-groups-vow-protests-on-coup-anniversary/#entry9435336

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NBTC extends first-lot Digital TV coupons validity

BANGKOK, 22 May 2015 (NNT) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has extended the validity of the first-lot of Digital TV coupons for two more months, allowing the public to redeem for hybrid set top boxes within a longer timeframe.

The NBTC Secretary-General Takorn Tantasith has revealed that the NBTC has received permission from the National Council for Peace and Order to extend the validity of the first-lot Digital TV coupons, originally set to expire on 31 May 2015, to 31 July 2015.

This extension will provide holders the chance to redeem the voucher for the hybrid set top box that will allow viewing of both digital television and satellite television channels. The new set top boxes are expected to be available in the market in June 2015.

On the progress of digital TV channel license payments, the NBTC Secretary-General has said that 16 channels' transactions have already been completed. The licensing payment deadline cannot be further extended.

-- NNT 2015-05-22

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Thailand to review open sky policy
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is to review the open sky policy, eyeing to adopt conditional liberalisation.

Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said Friday that air traffic required the management of flight frequency at airports and air traffic control.

The airspace starts to get congested, he said after a meeting with transport officials. If the situation remains this way, it might affect the quality of service and safety, he added.

Relevant departments are assigned to draft a new plan within September and the plan will be submitted to the Cabinet by the end of this year, he said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Thailand-to-review-aviation-liberalisation-policy-30260777.html

-- The Nation 2015-05-22

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