Thai Press Reports articles from September 2009

Thai Press Reports archives from September 2009

Thailand: World champion boxer arrives in Thailand.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - New WBA Champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym has arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Tuesday at 15.00 hrs and has been warmly welcomed by his wife and the media from many agencies. Thai famous boxer...

Thailand: Korean celebrity launches photo book of Thailand.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Korean celebrity Lee Jun Ki has expressed his deep appreciation of Thailand by issuing a photo book entitled "Sawasadi Krub." Famous Korean performer Lee Jun Ki recently held a book launching at Central World Plaza in...

Thailand: Deputy Prime Minister Suthep optimistic on Preah Vihear dispute.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thaugsuban remains positive despite news reports of Cambodia's strident stance and threats to Thailand, regarding the Preah Vihear dispute. Earlier, Cambodian Prime...

Thailand: Suvarnabhumi Airport to buy new trolleys.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Suvarnabhumi International Airport will provide new luggage carts in January next year after more than 2,000 trolleys were stolen. Suvarnabhumi airport officials have projected that the terms of reference (TOR) for the...

Thailand: Army Chief says Thailand to rely on negotiation on land rift.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Army Chief General Anupong Paochinda vowed to stick to negotiation to lighten the Thai-Cambodian land rift but refused to comment on the Cambodian leader's statement to shoot any Thais who enter the controversial disputed...

Thailand: Airport link's test running to begin on Oct 1.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Citizens will be allowed to take part in the test running of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport link rail line with over 2,000 free tickets. The State Railway of Thailand will begin to pass out tickets to test the airport...

Thailand: Chavarat believes approval of NGV bus project good judgement.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Bhumjaithai leader Chavarat Charnvirakul believed the cabinet's approval of the NGV bus leasing project would be advantageous as the project helped reduce the use of energy and hoped the concession on the...

Thailand: Pol Gen Watcharapol says he is not police chief candidate.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Deputy Police Commissioner-General Police General Watcharapol Prasarnratchakij denies he is another candidate for the police top post, saying that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has not yet scheduled the...

Thailand: Panitan says Thailand upholds peaceful ways to end border dispute.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Acting Government Spokesman Panitan Wattanayakorn insists Thailand will adhere to peaceful methods in negotiating the issue of Thai-Cambodia controversial overlapping area. Mr Panitan said Thai people would be told to...

Thailand: Boonjong backs referendum on charter revision.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Deputy Interior Minister, Boonjong Wontrairat confirmed that conducting a public hearing before altering the constitution was for the transparency of the operation. Regarding the opinion of some senators...

Thailand: EC needs to delay cases of Democrat.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Election Commission (EC) will delay the Democrat party's cases for 30 days after TPI Polene Plc CEO Prachai Leophairatana did not show up before the investigating panel. Election Commissioner Sodsri...

Thailand: Puea Thai alleges coup leader of unusual wealth.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Opposition Puea Thai party filed a lawsuit with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to probe the list of assets and liabilities of former Council for National Security (CNS) Chairman and former...

Thailand: NACC to rule Samak's admin on Preah Vihear issue today.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) today will rule the cabinet of former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in allowing Cambodia to register the Preah Vihear Temple as a World Heritage Site. NACC...

Thailand: Thepthai says PM's support of referendum constitutional.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Personal Spokesperson to the Democrat Party Leader, Thepthai Senpong stated the Prime Minister's suggestion to erect a referendum was constitutional, adding that the charter revision may possibly end the...

Thailand: Sodsri believes USAID not to meddle in country's internal affairs.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Election Commission (EC) member Sodsri Sattayatham believed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) would not intervene with Thailand's internal affairs after it donated capital to the country for...

Thailand: New DSI Chief voices no concern with new post.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Newly appointed Chief of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Tharit Pengdit expressed no concern with his new position while vowing to avoid transferring officers in the DSI during his leadership. Mr. Tharit,...

Thailand: Newin agrees with referendum on charter amendment.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Bhumjaithai Party core figure Newin Chidchob voiced agreement with conducting a referendum before making a change on the constitution. Mr. Newin said he agreed with holding a referendum as the 2007...

Thailand: Lese-majeste case against Sondhi deferred.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) adjourned its decision on whether to proceed with a lese-majeste charge against core figure of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) Sondhi Limthongkul until 17 November. Mr...

Thailand: Pol Gen Pateep appointed as Acting Police Chief.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has endorsed the appointment of Inspector-General Police General Pateep Tanprasert as Acting Police Chief to replace Police General Thani Somboonsap, who is retiring on 30...

Thailand: Samak, Noppadon charged in Preah Vihear Temple case.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) made a unanimous decision to seek legal action against former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and former Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama for malfeasance in the...

Thailand: HM the King's general condition improves.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Bureau of the Royal Household has issued the 10th statement on the improvement of His Majesty the King's general condition. The Bureau of the Royal Household released the 10th statement on 29 September 2009 on the...

Thailand: DFT says Argentina satisfied with Thai fishery factories.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - Agricultural product experts from Argentina were satisfied with Thailand's fishery product firms which would help boost Thailand's 2009 export value, according to the Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade,...

Thailand: Govt to pin prices of LPG, NGV, FT until Aug 2010.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The government will peg prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas vehicle (NGV) and Fuel Adjustment Charge (FT) until August 2010, according to Energy Minister MD Wannarat Channukul. Upon the demand of the...

Thailand: Gold bullion selling price quoted at 15,850 baht (September 29, 2009).
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - The gold bullion price is quoted at 15,750 baht per one-baht weight for buying and 15,850 baht per one-baht weight for selling. The gold ornament price is quoted at 15,523.84 baht per one-baht weight for buying and...

Thailand: SME Bank offers debt moratorium to SME business.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - President of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) Mr.Soros Sakornvisava said that the bank would offer debt moratorium to the small and medium enterprises (SME) customers, however they...

Thailand: 500 additional staff to work at Excise Department.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - 500 additional staff will be hired as officers of the Excise Department in order to prevent and suppress illicit oil trade as well as to collect excise tax, according to Deputy Finance Minister Pruttichai Damrongrat. ...

Thailand: Thai Baht opens at 33.57-33.59 against USD (September 29, 2009).
September 30, 2009... Section: Currency - Thai Baht opened at 33.57-33.59 against the greenback, slightly weaker than yesterday as the US dollar began to appreciate. Thai Baht has earlier weakened and at 9.07 hrs, the Baht traded in the range of 33.61-33.63...

Thailand: Bangchak to reduce oil price tomorrow.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Bangchak Plc will reduce prices for all types of benzene and diesel by 50 satang per liter respectively except for Gasohol E85 from 5.00 hrs onwards tomorrow (September 30, 2009). The announcement will result in a...

Thailand: CITS says logistics cost next year to be higher.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Director of the Center for International Trade Studies (CITS), the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce, At Pisanwanich predicted the tendency of higher logistics costs in the next year due to the oil price hike. Mr....

Thailand: SET Index ends 6.41 points higher (September 29, 2009).
September 30, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index edged up 6.41 points or 0.90% higher to close at 715.29 points in trade worth 19.906 billion baht after the market closed today. The top five most active values were as...

Thailand: Public Health Ministry prepares budget for flood victims.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Public Health Minister Mr.Witthaya Kaewparadai said that the ministry had prepared a budget of 30 million baht to provide medical equipment and medicine for those affected by floods and storms. However, currently there...

Thailand: Meteorological Department warns of flash flood from Typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Meteorological Department warns of flash flood because of the Typhoon Ketsana, which is expected to move to Thailand on 30 September. Director of the Meteorological Station of Mukdahan Mr.Surasak Wisakon said that...

Thailand: BMTA employees urge to cancel BTMA transformation.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - President of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority(BMTA)'s labor union Mr.Sanan Boonngok and 500 members had gathered at the Government House to call for the Cabinet to cancel the BMTA transformation, which was believed to...

Thailand: Meteorological Department issues 4th warning announcement of Typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Meteorological Department has issued the fourth warning announcement of Typhoon Ketsana. People in high risk areas along the foothills, near waterways and in Lowlands should be aware of flooding during this period....

Thailand: Rabiabrat demands anti violence law.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Family values campaigner and former Senator for Khon Kaen, Rabiabrat Pongpanit has called for the Social Development and Human Security Minister, Issara Somchai to push forward a law against violence in the workplace. ...

Thailand: Bangkok getting prepared for typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Bangkok's Department of Drainage and Sewerage has assured readiness to deal with approaching typhoon Ketsana projected to enter Thailand on Wednesday. The department's director, Chanchai Witoonpanyakij, said that his...

Thailand: BMA prepares water drainage in case of heavy rain from Typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared to deal with impact from Typhoon Ketsana. Director of the Department of Drainage and Sewerage (DDS) Mr.Charnchai Withoonpanyakit said that Typhoon Ketsana was...

Thailand: Labor Ministry reveals more than 500,000 apply for free job training course.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Deputy Director-General of Department of Employment Mr.Songsri Boonbar said that more than 500,000 jobless people had applied to participate in short term job training course. 73,906 of them had directly applied at the...

Thailand: Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym bid good health to HM the King.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - World Boxing Association (WBA) champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym traveled to bid good health to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital. Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym or Mr Chalermwong Udomna, together...

Thailand: PM tasks relevant agencies to disaster-stricken people.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva tasked relevant Ministries to monitor the disaster situation and grant assistance to Ketsana-hit people in both Thailand and the Philippines. After the Cabinet meeting, Mr. Abhisit said...

Thailand: PM orders aid to flood-hit residents.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has ordered related ministries to closely monitor Typhoon Ketsana and hastily support flood victims both in Thailand and the Philippines. After the cabinet meeting today Prime Minister...

Thailand: DDPM confirms readiness to handle Typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Anucha Mokkhavesa assured readiness to cope with Typhoon Ketsana which is expected to hit northeastern part of Thailand on 30 September. ...

Thailand: The 19th Supreme Patriarch of the Rattanakosin Period.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand A host of religious functions and activities are scheduled both in Bangkok and in the provinces to mark the 96th birthday anniversary, or the...

Thailand: NACC charges Samak, Noppadon for Preah Vihear Communique.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The National Anti-Corruption Commission has announced to seek legal action against former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and former Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama over the issuance of a Cabinet resolution...

Thailand: PM appoints Prateep as acting Police Chief.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has appointed Police General Pateep Tanprasert has the Acting Police Chief. Prateep takes over from Police General Thanee Sombumsup, who retires tomorrow (September 30, 2009)....

Thailand: Oil prices drop tomorrow.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Tomorrow (September 30, 2009) domestic oil prices will decrease by 50 satang per liter while the energy minister states that despite G20's decision to cut down on subsidies for all types of energy, Thailand has no...

Thailand: Govt to push Thailand as education hub.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The government aims to promote Thailand as an education hub of Asia in light of the fact that foreign students come to study here and bring in about 70 billion baht a year. Rachain Pojjanasunthorn, director of the...

Thailand: BMTA workers protest at Government House.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Employees of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority gathered at Government House this morning in protest against the plan to grant concessions for 155 bus routes to private operators. Around 500 employees of the Bangkok...

Thailand: Thai-Japanese boy Keigo to meet father on Friday.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The dream of a nine-year-old Phitchit boy of meeting his Japanese father is going to come true after his biological father has promised to see him on Friday. Chaichana Sri-ucha, a teacher at Vachira Phichit...

Thailand: Thai Army pledges peaceful solution to Preah Vihear dispute.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Army chief reiterates Thai security forces still adhere to peaceful approaches in handling the border dispute with Cambodia although its prime minister has expressed a more aggressive stance on the issue. Army...

Thailand: Panda Lin Hui's 8th birthday celebration.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Chiang Mai Zoo's mother giant panda Lin Hui has marked her eighth birthday with her celebrity cub Lin Ping. The Panda Research and Display Project at Chiang Mai Zoo has organized a feast for its female panda Lin Hui's...

Switzerland: Roman Polanski to fight extradition.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Legal expert believes Roman Polanski's recent court motions may have resulted in his arrest. A lawyer of Polanski said that Film director Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland over a U.S. charge of having sex with a...

Thailand/Cambodia: Thai-Cambodian border sees no tension.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border is still calm without fresh military movements after the Cambodian leader's aggressive remark against Thailand on the border dispute issue. Thailand and Cambodia have not...

Thailand: Get-well wishes keep pouring in for King.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Thais across the country keep on extending their wishes for a quick recovery of His Majesty the King as he is recuperating at Siriraj Hospital. Many provinces have organized well-wishing activities for the King. People...

Thailand: Many provinces brace for typhoon Ketsana.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The flood situation in many provinces in the northern and northeastern regions remains critical. The Meteorological Department has warned provinces in the northeast to brace themselves for the effects of Typhoon Ketsana...

Thailand: Railway Union demands indictment of top executives.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - State Railway of Thailand union workers have petitioned the SRT executive board and relevant government agencies, calling for indictment of the current SRT governor and a former governor for their involvement in suspected...

Thailand: High logistic expenses hurt export.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - The Center for International Trade Studies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce revealed that high logistic costs have shrunken export income by 13 percent this year. The Center for International Trade...

Thailand: Royal Household announces that HM's condition is improving.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Royal Household Bureau has issued it's 10th announcement about His Majesty's condition. It says that His Majesty's condition is improving. His lung infection is also showing signs of healing. Doctors are continuing...

Thailand: Govt 2009 revenue collection falls short by Bt230 Billion.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - The Finance Ministry has reported a satisfactory result in revenue collection for fiscal year 2009 which comes to an end tomorrow. The 2009 collection fell short of the target by 230 billion baht. Albeit a deficit, it is...

Spain: Morning-after pill allowed to sell without prescription in Spain.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Woman in Spain are now able to buy the morning after pill over the counter without needing a prescription - a decision which has angered pro-life groups. A law came into force in Spain, allowing pharmacies to sell the...

Myanmar (Burma): Us to open discussions with Myanmar.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The United States open for discussions with Myanmar but will not lift its sanctions. The United States said that it is open to dialogue with Myanmar but that existing sanctions will remain in place. The talks will...

Thailand/Cambodia: Thai-Cambodian border situation remains calm.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Second Army Region commander has reiterated that the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains calm despite reports that Cambodia have deployed more troops around the ancient Preah Vihear Temple. Second...

Thailand: Results of weekly cabinet meeting.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - After the prime minister came back from a week-long trip to the US, all eyes are on the Cabinet meeting with many issues to be discussed both inside and outside the meeting room, ranging from the top issue of...

Thailand: Court grants injunction against Rayong industrial projects.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Central Administrative Court grants an injunction against the start of 76 new projects in Rayong's Map Ta Phut industrial estate after it found out that related public agencies have not carried out environmental...

Thailand: Govt Revenue collection falls short by Bt230 billion.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Finance Ministry has reported a satisfactory result in revenue collection for fiscal year 2009 which comes to an end tomorrow. The 2009 collection fell short of the target by 230 billion baht. Albeit a deficit, it is...

Thailand: Economic ministries to help SMEs.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - The Labor and Industry ministries have proposed additional economic stimulus packages for small and medium enterprises. However, the Finance Ministry wants to study the cost effectiveness of the proposal before an...

Thailand: City police arrest drug dealers.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Thanawat Kawinwaraset was arrested by the officers from the Metropolitan Police Division 1 with 4,000 pills of methamphetamine and 200 grams of high-grade methamphetamine powder while he was leaving his home in Samut...

Thailand: Krissana to hit Thailand tomorrow.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Tropical storm Krissana is headed for Thailand and the Weather Department expects it to make landfall tomorrow (September 30, 2009). The northeastern region of Thailand is expected to be hardest hit while Ranong and Phang...

Thailand: Fuel prices go down 50 satang tomorrow.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - PTT and Bangchak have announced that they will be reducing the prices of all types of fuel tomorrow (September 30, 2009) by 50 Satang. However, the price of E85 remains the same. After the adjustment, diesel pump prices...

Thailand: Bangkok buses go on strike.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Reports indicate that some Bangkok buses have gone on strike and are leaving passengers on several routes stranded. The development follows news that Cabinet will consider the issue of purchases of NGV buses and could...

Thailand: Thai Jasmine rice in danger with newcomer 'Jazzman'.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Post Today newspaper, rewritten by Wacharapol Isaranont According to the Thai office of trade promotion in Chicago, the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, the developer of the new rice variety, claimed that...

Thailand: A relaxing introduction to Koh Kred's unique attractions.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Mon culture and traditions run deep on the island of Koh Kred in Nonthaburi province, directly north of Bangkok. Examples of Mon architecture, art, and culture on the island date as far as the 18th century, even preceding...

Thailand: Finance Ministry says SME Bank to introduce moratorium criteria for customers.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand will soon issue criteria for customers seeking a moratorium. The Fiscal Policy Office has been tasked with completing the moratorium plan by the end of next...

Thailand: CAT Telecom introduces extra high speed internet to boost business with ASEAN countries.
September 30, 2009... Section: Business News - CAT Telecom, the major telecommunications operator in Thailand, is introducing secure and extra high-speed internet connection for Thai businesses in a bid to provide better communication between Thai businesses and...

Thailand: Econ recovery might tail off.
September 30, 2009... Section: Economy - An analyst from a commercial bank has expressed concern that the recovery of the Thai economy might taper some due to uncertainty among private investors, signs of a mediocre pickup in exports and the baht's appreciation. ...

Thailand: Opposition Chief Whip lashes out at PM over charter referendum.
September 30, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Chief of the Opposition whips lashed out at the prime minister for his stance regarding the referendum on charter amendment. He added that the premier should confer with the tripartite whips before making...

Thailand: Southern State Railway Worker's Union seek Governor's dismissal.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The State Railway Worker's Union of Thailand in the Southern region has prepared to push for the State Railway of Thailand Governor to resign from his post, due to the lack of morality in his administration. Members of...

Thailand: 5 police officers transferred for not helping drowning gambler.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Police Commander of the Nakhon Srithammarat has relocated five police officers from the Nong-suang provincial police office, after there were complaints that they let a gambler drown to death during an arrest. ...

Thailand: Acting Police Chief hands over Sondhi case to assistant Police Chief.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Acting Police Chief has handed over the Sondhi assassination case to Assistant to Police Chief ahead of his retirement in two days' time. Meanwhile, the lawyer for the People's Alliance for Democracy has received a...

United States/Myanmar (Burma): US ready to hold talk with Myanmar despite existing sanctions.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The United States said on Monday it is open to dialogue with Myanmar but existing sanctions will remain in place. During a state briefing, Assistant Secretary of State for Asia Kurt Campbell told reporters, the talks...

Honduras/Brazil: Honduran President vows not to enter Brazilian embassy.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - Honduras' de facto leader Roberto Micheletti meets with Honduran lawmakers to discuss media decree, says Honduran troops and police will never enter Brazilian territory. Micheletti on Monday said the country's military...

Thailand: High demand for workers in agricultural sector in next 5 years.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The Department of Employment under the Labor Department revealed an analysis on employment trends during the next five years shows that demand for workers in agriculture sector will be on the rise. Meanwhile, Thai...

Thailand: BMTA protesters disburse after submitting letter to Dep Transport.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - The hundreds of employees from the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority have dispursed from the area surrounding the Government House. They submitted a letter opposing the reorganization of the BMTA. The proposed plan to...

Thailand: Teacher quits over physical attack to student.
September 30, 2009... Section: General News - A teacher in Ayutthaya province who is accused of physically attacking a student has announced that he will quit his job. Meanwhile, the school has vowed to set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the issue and is...