Posted 2011-04-04 12:39:10
“Fix It Centers” set up to renovate flood-hit schools
BANGKOK, 4 April 2011 (NNT) – The Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) has established the “Fix It Centers” in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi to help with the reparation of schools damaged by the recent floods.
Secretary-General of OVEC Sasithara Pichaichannarong stated that OVEC held a meeting yesterday with the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) to follow up on the situation in the South in the wake of the deadly flashfloods. Based on the initial discovery, there are 206 schools within Nakhon Si Thammarat province sustaining serious damages from the disaster.
Therefore, the Fix It Center has been founded by 11 vocational schools under the supervision of OVEC in the devastated province and will deploy vocational students to help clean up debris and repair damages on the schools in order for them to reopen in time for the new semester on 17 May.
Another center has also been established in the neighboring province of Krabi, which is still facing inundation. Teams of students will be sent to renovate damaged schools once the water level subsides.
 -- NNT 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:41:54
Red-Cross Fair 2011 Enjoys Huge Turn-out
The annual Red Cross Fair continues to enjoy a large crowd even after having been launched six days ago.
This year, the annual Red-Cross Fair is being held at Ambara Palace Garden from March 30 to April 7 to honor His Majesty the King's 84th birthday anniversary.
The popular exhibition booths are those selling consumer goods such as instant noodles, detergent, and dish-washing soaps, at 30 to 50 percent discount prices.
The people say they attend the fair to buy low-priced items, as goods prices on the market have risen.
They say products such as rice, detergent, and oil are roughly 70 percent lower than market prices.
Moreover, there are fun games and lucky draws for fair-goers to enjoy.
Health consultations and examination services are also provided.
Blood donations are also being taken at the new Ambara Garden building from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
 -- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:43:31
Miss Thailand Universe Thanks Media
The newly crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2011 has visited members of the media to thank them for their coverage of the beauty pageant.
After being crowned Miss Thailand Universe, 'Fa' Chanyason Sakhonchan, a student at Assumption University, together with runner-ups Niratcha Tangtisanon, Patsaraporn Kkonkhamhaeng, Kanyarat Pongkampanat, and Nattamon Kritsanakup embarked on a press visit to thank the media for flying a kite for this year’s pageant.
In particular, they paid a visit to ASTV to express thanks for covering the pageant.
They said they are delighted to have been successful in the contest and will carry out their duties to their best abilities.
Chanyason will represent Thailand at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant, to be held in Brazil's Sao Paulo city in September.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:44:51
Their Majesties Donate More Aide to Flood Victims
His Majesty the King has graciously donated more relief packages to flood victims in the South as hundreds of thousands of Thais continue to suffer from natural disasters.
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen have graciously asked their representative, Phaen Wannamethi, secretary-general of the Thai Red Cross Society, to hand out 1,000 relief items to locals affected by the flooding in Bang Kaew of Phatthalung Province.
The locals said they were very glad to receive these items.
Bang Kaew District has faced a series of floods since 2010, and each crisis took a long time to recover from, as the area is located between a hill and a lake.
At the provincial hall, representatives of the Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation of the Thai Red Cross donated some 1,000 life packages to flood-hit residents and offered 300 free dishes to affected villagers for three days.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:46:45
Pheu Thai Chairman Chavalit says veteran politician Sanoh is suited to become party leader while Mingkwan can still be candidate for PM/TAN_Network
Former Constitution Court officer turns herself in for Democrat dissolution case video clips; released on bail of Bt75,000 /TAN_Network
Posted 2011-04-04 12:48:22
Traffic Police Advise Southern Locals to Avoid Roads Damaged by Floods
Motorists are advised to avoid traveling through Pun Pin District of Surat Thani Province via Highway 44, as the Ta Pi River has flooded the road.
Traffic on Highway 44 from Surat Thani Airport to the 18th-kilometer marker in Pun Pin District of Surat Thani Province became heavily congested after water from the Ta Pi River flooded the highway.
The Director of Surat Thani's Highway Maintenance Office Unit 3, Yutthana Morakul advised that motorists avoid the stretch of the highway and access the municipal area via the city bypass and Highway 41.
Floods also cut off part of the Southern Seaboard Highway connecting Surat Thani and Krabi provinces.
The Highway Department has opened up an extra lane to ease traffic.
A makeshift road is also being built to help ease traffic as Ta Pi Bridge is undergoing maintenance after having been damaged by floods.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:53:43
JYJ Kicks Off World Tour in Bangkok
Korean superstars 'JYJ' enjoyed a huge turnout of Thai fans over the weekend as they launch their 2011 world tour in Bangkok
Popular South Korean trio 'JYJ' put on their very first overseas tour concert at Impact Arena on April 2 and 3 as part of their two-month 2011 world tour.
The two-hour shows mesmerized Korean music lovers with a variety of hits such as Empty, Be My Girl, and Be the One.
The trio did their solo numbers and surprised fans with four brand new songs, which they co-penned and co-produced.
The show was directed by one of the band members, 'Hero Jaejoong', which was filled with stunning visual effects including fireworks, smoke, and lasers.
After Bangkok, JYJ will perform in Singapore, Malaysia, the US, and Canada, making stops in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Vancouver.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 12:56:48
Army Assists Flood Victims in South
The Second Army Region has sent more than 300 servicemen to help flood victims in flood-stricken South.
Second Army Region Commander, Major General Wiboonphong Klansanor is sending special recovery servicemen to help people suffering in the South, following Army Chief, General Prayuth Chanohcha's command.
Some 300 special recovery servicemen are on board with water supply services, inspectors with Unimog off road cars and trucks carrying electric generators, motorboats, and equipment to reconstruct roads and bridges.
Wiboonphong said that these servicemen will be opening up routes and restarting transportation systems as well as provide support facilities and basic needs of the flood victims, including water and power supply.
The officers will begin operations at in Nakhon si Thammarat Province.
Meanwhile, Thais in the Northeast have donated consumer goods and basic necessities to the victims in the South.
The Second Army Region said it will distribute 20 tons of rice donated by locals in Sakon Nakhon Province soon.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 13:01:29
Analyzing @CharlieSheen's follower trends I estimate well over 10,000 people unfollowed him after his show bombed /via@TweetSmarter
Posted 2011-04-04 13:05:02
Five Indians Drugged And Robbed By One Thai
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Posted 2011-04-04 15:04:50
BREAKING NEWS:
Nine killed, 65 injured in Thai highway accident
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Posted 2011-04-04 15:47:32
Veera's mother seeks Thaksin's help
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Posted 2011-04-04 15:54:15
4.1 magnitude quake hits Laos, just 35km away from Maesai, Chiang Rai; no reports of damages or casualties yet /TAN_Network
Their Majesties the King and Queen donates another Bt100,000 to purchase 24,000 bottles of drinking water for flood victims in Krabi /TAN_Network
Posted 2011-04-04 16:25:27
Two Swedes Electrocuted In Krabi
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Posted 2011-04-04 16:38:11
Veera, Ratree families seek Thaksin help to get pair out of Cambodian jail
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Posted 2011-04-04 16:45:47
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Posted 2011-04-04 16:50:17
BNONews: U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
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Posted 2011-04-04 16:51:36
PAD Campaigns for 'No Vote' to Change Politics
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Posted 2011-04-04 17:00:55
Cabinet Approves 4.5 Billion Baht in Flood Aid
Cabinet has approved 4.5 billion baht in aid for flood victims in the southern provinces.
The government plans to offer 5,000 baht to each family who has fallen victim to the flood situation.
The funds will be released as soon as after the Songkran holidays.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 17:05:17
Appointed senators to be named next Monday
The names of selected senators are expected to be announced April 11 and the voting for the new Senate Speaker is expected on April 22, Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanij said Monday.
He said the senator selection committee would continue meeting this week so that they can finish the selection process for 73 appointed senators. The Senate secretariat expects the result to be announced on Monday and staff have been prepared for registration from today through Thursday.
The newly selected senators should be able to be sworn in and begin their work on April 18.
"I don't think the voting for a new House Speaker will be on that day [April 18] unless somebody proposes it to the meeting," Nikom said. "That same week, the Senate will have a meeting on Friday, April 22. I think the House Speaker voting will be on that day."
 -- The Nation 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 17:16:47
Army Chief Urges Unity
The army chief affirms that the army never has any ambition apart from serving the people and protecting the country's sovereignty.
He also threatens legal action against those involved in the antimonarchy movement.
Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha urged all parties to be united in a bid to allow the country to move forward.
His comment came in wake of rallies by several protest groups in Bangkok.
Prayuth vowed that the army is ready to help all Thais in time of crisis as it is soldiers' duty to do so.
The army chief also urged all parties to help protect the nation, religion and the Monarchy, while warning that those who wage a smear campaign against the Monarchy will be prosecuted.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 17:19:23
Integrated Bkk Mass Transit Network Planned in 4 Years
The Transport Ministry expects all of the city's rail transit lines, most of which are still under construction or in the bidding process, to be fully integrated into a single network in four years.
Deputy permanent secretary of the Transport Ministry, Sinlapachai Jarukasemwattana, said a comprehensive Bangkok rail transit network of a combined distance of 236 kilometers will be in place in four years.
Sinlapachai stated a new body will be set up to integrate existing public transport systems in Bangkok into the network.
He said a bill on mass transit systems will be drafted for establishment of a regulatory panel which will be later transformed to a state-run enterprise to oversee Bangkok's entire mass transit network in the long run.
The deputy permanent secretary remarked the draft law will be forwarded to the Cabinet as soon as possible and insisted a change of government will have no impact on its progress as the plan has to move ahead with whichever party that willl come to power.
Several mass transit routes are now at the very start of construction while others are in the bidding stage.
-- Tan Network 2011-04-04
Posted 2011-04-04 20:06:23
Phuket YouTube girl ‘not dead’, but another woman’s body found
The young woman in the YouTube video is not dead, but rescue workers
found the body of another woman, believed to be ethnic Mon, in the hills
near Kwang Road in Wichit.
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Posted 2011-04-04 23:30:54
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