webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thailand welcomes 22 million tourists in first ten months of 2013By English NewsBANGKOK, Nov 26 – Almost 22 million tourists have visited Thailand in the first ten months of this year, according to Deputy Government Spokesman Chalitrat Chantarubeksa. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684332-thailand-welcomes-22-million-tourists-in-first-ten-months-of-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 UPDATE: Thai PM tightens security as protests escalateby Thanaporn PROMYAMYAIBANGKOK, November 26, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's embattled premier on Monday invoked a special security law in the tense capital Bangkok and nearby areas after protesters stormed key ministries in a bid to topple the government. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684284-govt-to-restore-control/page-3?p=7082451#entry7082451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 US urges calm amid Thailand protestsWASHINGTON, November 26, 2013 (AFP) - The United States Monday called for restraint amid turmoil in Thailand as opposition demonstrators stormed key ministries seeking to topple embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684331-us-urges-calm-amid-thailand-protests/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 PROTESTCall for 'people's government'The NationProtest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is greeted by protesters following their occupation of the Budget Bureau yesterday.Protesters occupy three state offices in bid to paralyse the Yingluck governmentBANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban, a key leader of the protest against the so-called Thaksin regime, announced a plan to form a "people's government" yesterday following a peaceful seizure of state power by the people. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684336-suthep-calls-for-peoples-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 POLITICSMedia groups urge state TV to report fairlyChanon Wongsatayanont,Kornchanok RaksaseriThe NationBANGKOK: -- Media professional organisations have called on the public to understand the work done by the media in times like the present political demonstrations.Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Call-for-peoples-government-30220589.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 UPDATE: PM extends ISA and insists she won't resign or dissolve HouseHataikarn Treesuwan,Anapat Deechuay,Khanittha ThepphajornThe NationPrime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told reporters she wouldn't dissolve House or resign.PM to explain stance during censure debate; 'coalition parties staying put'BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra last night extended the invocation of special internal security law to cover entire Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district and Pathum Thani’s Ladlumkaew district. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684284-govt-to-restore-control/page-4?p=7082472#entry7082472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 BURNING ISSUEHas Suthep thought through his political goals?Kornchanok RaksaseriBANGKOK: -- The fact that protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, a former Democrat MP, has stepped up his recent rallying many times - and his statement on Sunday that he would not stop, even if Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra resigned or dissolved the House - has many puzzled. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684340-has-suthep-thought-through-his-political-goals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Travel-warning threat looms over tourism Bamrung Amnatcharoenrit The Nation BANGKOK: -- The tourism industry could lose Bt25 billion in revenue next month if countries issue their highest warnings against travelling to the Kingdom, said Sugree Sithivanich, deputy governor for marketing communications of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684342-travel-warning-threat-looms-over-tourism-tat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Anti-Govt Campaign Marked By Media IntimidationBy Khaosod OnlineBANGKOK: -- Anti-government protests appear to be increasingly hostile toward members of the media seen as pro-government by the protesters. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684257-german-photojournalist-attacked/page-3?p=7082503#entry7082503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Be early for flights: AOTThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Airports of Thailand Plc urged travellers yesterday to travel to Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports at least three hours ahead of flights so they do not miss trips amid chaotic traffic because of protests in Bangkok. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684343-be-early-for-flights-aot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Down the streets of BangkokThe NationThough the numbers dwindled yesterday, people still took part in 14 marches across the capitalBANGKOK: -- Some 27,000 people took part in 14 marches across Bangkok yesterday, Metropolitan Police spokesman Maj-General Adul Narongsak said, though he pointed out that the crowd at Democracy Monument had surged on Sunday, allegedly to 82,000 people. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684346-down-the-streets-of-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Education ministry shiftsThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Education Ministry officials decided yesterday to leave Ratchadamnoen Road for Phaholyothin Road as anti-government protesters jammed streets around its office."We will evaluate the situation day by day. We will work from Hor Wang School starting today on a temporary basis," he said.Permanent secretary Suthsri Wongsamarn said all entrances and exits to the ministry were closed for safety reasons. Staff with no urgent business or with difficulty travelling were told to work from home.Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang has instructed security officials to provide protection around-the-clock for the ministry and officials.The Vocational Education Commission has already moved to its branch on Ram-Intra Road to provide convenience for employees as they commute and work, secretary-general Chaiphruk Sereerak said.-- The Nation 2013-11-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 24 schools shut doorsThe NationBANGKOK: -- With anti-government rallies having snarled traffic in many parts of the city, 24 municipal schools located near protest sites cancelled classes for yesterday and today.Eleven of the schools are in Phra Nakhon district, nine in Dusit district and four in Prom Prap district.Silpakorn University has closed its Wang Tha Phra campus for the same two days, president Chaicharn Thavaravej said. He urged the government to maintain common sense to solve issues of the anti-government movement. Thammasat University also suspended activities at its Phrachan campus yesterday, rector Somkid Lertpaitoon said.-- The Nation 2013-11-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Flood crisis in South eases as rain stopsThe NationSome areas still under water, though less rainfall, milder winds in the Gulf forecastBANGKOK: -- FLOODS IN THE SOUTH have eased as rainfall has stopped and water levels have subsided. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684347-flood-crisis-in-thai-south-eases-as-rain-stops/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Wall blocking Loei mine to be demolishedBoonchu SritraipopThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Sopon Suwanrat, chief of Loei's Wang Saphung district, said yesterday that he had instructed Tambon Khao Luang Administration Organisation to demolish by Thursday a wall that protesters built on a road leading to the Thung Kham gold mine.He said he had received an order from Loei governor, adding that the demolition job should be under the jurisdiction of the tambon administration organisation.He said he had warned protest leaders that blocking a road was against the law and they should opt for other steps, such as taking the company to court. He said it would be ideal if the protesters demolished the wall themselves so they could escape punishment. Otherwise, the wall would be used as evidence of the protesters' violation of law, which is punishable by six months in jail.This is the third time that a wall has been built by the residents, who fear the mining and the company's expansion plans will have a negative impact on them and the environment. The previous walls were demolished by an unknown group and then the mining company filed a lawsuit against 14 protest leaders for violating the firm's rights by blocking the mine's entrance.Meanwhile, Samai Pakmee of the Rak Ban Kerd Group that led the protest yesterday confirmed that some 200 villagers had left for Bangkok on Sunday night and were planning to file a lawsuit at the Administrative Court.They will sue four state agencies for negligence of duty in allowing the gold mine to affect local residents, Samai said.-- The Nation 2013-11-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Commerce confident to defend rice schemeBANGKOK: -- The deputy commerce minister said the government was confident to clear all issues to be questioned by the opposition Democrat MPs during the no-confidence debate in Parliament tomorrow. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684350-thai-commerce-confident-to-defend-rice-scheme/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 PM Yingluck calls on intruders to withdraw from state buildingBy English NewsBANGKOK, Nov 26 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today pleaded with anti-government protesters not to intrude into government buildings, an act which is detrimental to tourism and the international community’s confidence in Thailand. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684352-pm-yingluck-calls-on-intruders-to-withdraw-from-state-building/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thai opposition protesters storm foreign ministryBANGKOK, November 25, 2013 (AFP) - Hundreds of Thai opposition protesters on Monday forced their way into the foreign ministry compound in Bangkok, occupying a second major government building, a ministry spokesman said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684352-pm-yingluck-calls-on-intruders-to-withdraw-from-state-building/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Newtown gunman Adam Lanza had 'obsession' with ColumbineNEWTOWN: -- The gunman who killed 26 people at a Connecticut school last year had "an obsession" with the 1999 Columbine massacre, an official report has found. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684359-newtown-gunman-adam-lanza-had-obsession-with-columbine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 RT @ChadapornLin: Censure debate starts 9.30am; police have placed cement barriers to block protesters from entering area RT @ChadapornLin: 880 police officers guarding PM's residence to prevent protesters from gathering there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand wants anti-govt rallies leaders to publicly denounce attacks on journalists /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Anti-govt protesters continue their occupation of Finance & Foreign Ministries. Education Ministry closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 US State Department issues travel warning to its citizensBANGKOK: -- The US State Department yesterday warned its citizens on their travels to or residing in Bangkok to avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution as the current peaceful protests now in the capital could escalate into violence. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684388-us-state-department-issues-travel-warning-to-its-citizens-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Today there is no problem in #Bangkok. Life goes on. But people book holidays in advance & want to know about next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: RT @forestmat: IMHO I don't believe there is any danger whatsoever to tourists coming to Bangkok, provided they stay away from protest site 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 No confidence debate to start this morningBANGKOK: -- The two-day no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan will go ahead at 9.30 a.m. today under tight security around the Parliament and Government House area. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684389-no-confidence-debate-to-start-today-26-nov/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Suthep declares prolonged rally, continuing occupation of state buildingsBy English NewsBANGKOK, Nov 26 – Former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban flatly rejected a police attempt to arrest him for leading protesters to intrude into state buildings yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684390-suthep-declares-prolonged-rally-continuing-occupation-of-state-buildings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Political unrest affecting tourism in BangkokBy English NewsBANGKOK, Nov 26 – Bangkok’s tourism revenue may fall 10 per cent lower than projected if the political demonstrations continue, according to a senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) official. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/684392-political-unrest-affecting-tourism-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 RT @Tulip_Oum: Pol Gen Pracha says govt have been trying to contact Sutep through a mediator, has not get any response.-@news1005fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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