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Phuket land owneed by small group

Posted on Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11: 28 GMT

Land ownership in Phuket is highly concentrated in the hands of a relatively small group of wealthy landowners, according to a prominent Thammasat University economics professor. Prof Duangmani Laowakul, a member of the watch-dog committee Policy Watch, said the top 50 largest landholders in Phuket control 14.3% of the island's total area. A report reveals to some extent the concentration of wealth in Thailand. It also hints at the failure of meaningful land reform in this nation of farmers – and suggests that the inaction of successive governments in overhauling Thailand's land tax structure and enforcing tax collection is purely a matter of self-interest on the part of those in power. (Source: The Phuket Gazette)

No rest, no elections

Posted on Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11: 15 GMT

A general election will not be called as long as there is disorder in the country, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday. His statement came a day after The state-run National Broadcasting Service of Thailand (NBT) Channel 11 television station was attacked with an M79 grenade. The blast, which caused no injuries, occurred in the car park in front of the buildings housing the national broadcaster about 1.45pm. It damaged a van and four sedans. "What happened will be taken into consideration when I make decisions relating to the election. I have said before that people's confidence will have to be restored before an election is held," he said. However, Mr Abhisit said he does not believe that those who were behind the attack have the intention to delay the election. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Subway is safe

Posted on Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 12: 00 GMT

The public can definitely be sure of their security at all subway train stations, Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRT) acting governor Yiamchai Chatkaew said on Tuesday. Mr Yiamsaid was responding to Puea Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit's warning of possible sabotage of the subway train system. He said tight security measures are in place at all subway train stations. All passengers are subject to bag checks. Closed-circuit surveillance cameras have been installed at all stations. Security agencies have not issued any warning of possible sabotage and it was therefore not necessary for the MRTA to ask for support from the military, Mr Yiamchai said. He said passengers can be sure of their safety when using the subway train. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

New budget airline

Posted on Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 11: 58 GMT

Utmost efforts would be made to ensure that the new budget airline, Thai Tiger Airways, can begin providing services by next March, Piyasvasti Amranand, president at Thai Airways International (THAI), said on Tuesday. THAI and Tiger Air signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly set up the new budget airline on Aug 2. The two companies are now detailing the operational plan, including the leasing of aircraft and deciding and setting up both domestic and overseas routes, said Mr Piyasvasti. “It is not necessary for Thai Tiger Airways to lease aircraft from Tiger Air. It can look for the needed planes from any airlines that offer the most suitable and the best deal. "Thai Tiger also has no obligation to use the Airbus 320 as it is an independent airline,” he said. He expected THAI and Tiger Air would be able to decide on a suitable person to serve as CEO of Thai Tiger by the end of September. Thai Tiger Airways might open new routes, such as flights from Bangkok to cities in China and India, the THAI president said. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Flash floods all around

Posted on Monday, 30 August 2010, 13: 23 GMT

More than 36,000 people in 220 villages have been hit by floods triggered by heavy rainfall over the past five days, says the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department. The four hardest-hit provinces are Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Uttaradit, and Lamphun, the department said in its daily report Saturday. Despite the heavy rains, the average water storage level at the country's major dams was at 53% capacity, which is lower than last year's mark, the department said. The flooding situation had worsened in many provinces due to continuous heavy rains from Friday night until Saturday morning. The Meteorological Department has also warned about an intense trough of low pressure in the North and Northeast that could result in heavy rains and flooding in certain areas. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Floods cut off the North

Posted on Sunday, 29 August 2010, 12: 00 GMT

Villagers in northern Thailand have been evacuated to higher ground while crops are damaged and a number of roads have been flooded, cutting off some areas from the outside world floods caused by heavy rainfall and water runoff from nearby mountains continue to trouble the region. In Phrae province, 10 villagers were carried away by flash floods while they watched water runoff hitting their village and damaged a concrete bridge. Nine were able to swim to shore, but another was swept away but retrieved by rescue workers one kilometer downstream. Emergency officials said flooding in other northern provinces including Phitsanulok, Phichit and Chiang Mai remained critical as heavy rains continued. Floods in some areas were over one metre deep, impassable for vehicles. Many village homes in Phitsanulok are under water and floods had destroyed over 10,000 rai of rice crops. Several villages were cut off from the outside world. Emergency officials declared Noen Maprang district a disaster zone and warned villagers to prepare for evacuation to higher ground as flash flood along with water runoff from a mountain are expected soon.
Over 500 houses in Phichit province are now flooded. The main road linking the province with Phetchabun is submerged and vehicles cannot pass through. In the northern city of Chiang Mai, over 20 spots in the heart of the city are flood-affected as provincial authorities are pumping the water. (Source: MCOT online news)

Tiger cub in luggage

Posted on Saturday, 28 August 2010, 10: 47 GMT

A two-month-old tiger cub was discovered hidden among stuffed tiger toys in the baggage of a woman heading to Iran from Thailand, wildlife protection officials said Friday. A two-month-old tiger cub has been discovered hidden with a stuffed tiger toy in the baggage of a woman heading to Iran from Thailand, wildlife protection officials have said. The 31-year-old Thai woman, who has not been named, was arrested on Sunday night after the tiger was spotted by X-ray staff in overweight luggage destined for the cargo hold. An official from the Wild Fauna and Flora Protection Division said the cub was drugged and placed in the bag with the toys, apparently to make it appear as if it were a stuffed animal. "He was very calm, half asleep and half awake when we rescued him," he said. The cub was found at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport and has since been sent to a rescue centre. The woman, who admitted carrying the tiger, according to officials, faces four years in prison, a 40,000-baht ($1,280) fine or both for possessing and smuggling an endangered animal. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Emergency decree lifted further

Posted on Friday, 27 August 2010, 11: 27 GMT

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Friday that the government is preparing to lift the state of emergency in northeastern provinces. “The security units assessed the situation in the provinces and confirmed that it has returned to normal,” he said. The emergency decree is currently still in force in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Samut Prakan, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima. Asked about the bombing near King Power in Soi Rangnam on Thursday night, Mr Abhisit said it had not affected the overall situation. However, Bangkok will be the last province to have the emergency decree revoked. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

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