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Geologists Examine Wang River Gold Source

LAMPHANG: -- Geologists of Lampang Mineral Resources Department's Region 1 conduct tests to determine the quantity of gold deposits found in the dried up Wang River.

Meanwhile, the Wang Haew Sub-District Administrative Organization warns against excessive digging activities, fearing possible landslides.

Somboon Kositanon, director of Lampang's Mineral Resources Office Region 1, led geologists to survey 7 points along the 2-kilometer distance of the Wang River.

Based on the geologists' information on the area, they believe there's not enough gold deposit for commercial gold mining to be conducted at the Wang River.

They said there should only be enough gold deposits for locals to pan for gold on a recreational basis.

So far, geologists were able to unearth large stones and rubble at the first dig site.

More conclusive findings are expected once the all the dig sites have been explored.

In the meantime, Wang Kaew Sub-District Administrative Organization demanded the sub-district chief ban locals from digging gold on the river bank to prevent a possible landslide.

Guards have also been posted around the site to prevent outsiders from panning for gold there.

The local officials have issued a health warning to the locals after some have reportedly become sick from pneumonia and rashes.

The rashes may have been caused by the water in the river that contains pesticide and fertilizer residues which flowed from rice fields and orchards along the river.


-- Tan Network 2012-02-07

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New Prison Planned in Nakhon Ratchasima

BANGKOK: -- The director-general of the Corrections Department is set to finalize the details of a new prison designated for drug convicts.

The main location that's being considered for this new prison the authorities are calling "Super Max" is Si Kiew District of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Corrections Department director-general, Police General Suchart Wonganantchai talked to the media about the transfer of convicts to the Khao Bin Prison in Ratchaburi Province.

He said inmates currently being incarcerated in various major prisons could be transferred to the Khao Bin Prison immediately.

The department expects approximately 221 convicts to be included in the transfer.

The first lot of prisoners to be transferred are convicts who are considered to be major players in the drug trade and those who've been convicted of dealing drugs or drug trafficking.

The second lot of inmates will include convicts who've been prosecuted for supporting the drug trade.

This is part of a new effort to clamp down on drug dealing inside the walls of prisons.

The Corrections Department director general also revealed to the media the plan to build a new prison the authorities are calling "Super Max."

At the new facility, designed especially for drug convicts, the holding cells will be clearly divided into 3 different types

Around 60 percent of the prison cells will be designed for solitary confinement.

The rest will be divided equally between cells that can accommodate 2 and 6 inmates.

Prisoners with good behavior will be assigned to the cells designed for 2 or 6 inmates.

The department director general say the "Super Max" facility will be equipped with computerized security system with a personal tracking device attached to each inmate.

A smaller number of prison officers will be required to oversee the new facility which is expected to accommodate a maximum of one thousand inmates.

The Corrections Department chief also said a new facility will be used to house the "Super Max" Prison.

The main location that will be used for the new facility is located in Si Kiew in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.


-- Tan Network 2012-02-07

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Cabinet Approves New Water Management Agency

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet has given the nod to the formation of another water management body designed to oversee the complete management of the country's future water crises.

This public organization will also be responsible for negotiating with locals who are adversely affected by future water management strategies.

Prime Minister Office's deputy spokesperson Anuttama Amornwiwat said the Cabinet's meeting today endorsed the formation of a new water management body.

The new public organization will be responsible for the overall management of water resources and handling of water-related disasters.

As a public organization, the agency will operate under two committees chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

The first committee will consist of representatives from all ministries. It will be headed by a director whose position is equivalent to the permanent secretary position at a ministry.

This committee will responsible for formulating policies and oversee the entire water management system in the country.

The second committee will see to the agency's administration.

The new body will be responsible for dealing with future flood crises and negotiations with the people who may disagree with the government’s water policies.

Anuttama went on to say the Cabinet has also resolved to extend the deadline on farmers' registration for suspension of debt worth less than 500,000 baht to April 15 from February 15.

She stated only 10 percent of some 770,000 eligible farmers have applied for the repayment break due to the recent flooding.

The Cabinet's meeting today also replaced Anuttama with former Bangkok MP candidate of Pheu Thai Pukdeehan Himathongkham as the PM Office's deputy spokesperson.

Anuttama has been reappointed to the post of sectary to the social development and human security minister.


-- Tan Network 2012-02-07

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