Life is an ascent….
Miss Saree directs traffic for her school
Every afternoon, Headmaster Saree Suphan (62) directs traffic for her school. She's been doing that for two years. She hopes her example will inspire others to volunteer.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Wednesday agreed to a request from the military junta to lift martial law. This has been announced by the royal palace. The lifting of the state of emergency is effective immediately.
Luchtvaartnieuws.nl: a viewed website
Gringo has a tip for anyone interested in aviation: www.luchtvaarnieuws.nl. In addition to “ordinary” news, you will find several sections on the site, of which I liked 'travel reports' and 'columns' the most.
Search for AirAsia aircraft resumed
The search for the missing AirAisia aircraft resumed early this morning. Indonesia has deployed twelve naval vessels, five aircraft and three helicopters in the search for the missing AirAsia plane. Singapore, Australia and Malaysia also supply equipment. The US has offered help.
News from Thailand – December 15, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Residents of Koh Hang have solar power again thanks to university
• Another corpse chopped up and dumped; perpetrator on the run
• Top monk order continues to oppose female monks
Heavy flooding in two southern provinces
The southern provinces of Phatthalung and Nakhon Si Thammarat were hit by severe flooding this weekend. In some places the water reached a height of more than 1 meter.
Yingluck case: Anti-corruption commission keeps its leg stiff
We have done enough, says the National Anti-Corruption Commission on the demand of the prosecution to provide more evidence against Prime Minister Yingluck, whom she accuses of dereliction of duty. After four months of negotiations, the matter is still deadlocked.
New constitution: Emergency parliament puts the socks in it
The emergency parliament (NLA) is putting in the socks. Yesterday, his recommendations for the new constitution were finalized. The most controversial proposal is the direct election of prime minister and cabinet by popular vote.
Collapsed rubber price: Our hands are tied, says government
When the price of oil falls, buyers switch to synthetic rubber, which is much cheaper than natural rubber. This is the government's defense against rubber farmers who want the government to ease their financial concerns.
A sensitive subject is emerging again: amnesty and, as with the earlier controversial amnesty proposal, the key question is: does the amnesty also apply to former Prime Minister Thaksin, who was sentenced in absentia to 2 years in prison for a conflict of interest?
Prime Minister Prayut likes a drink
A ban on the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve and during Songkran is not well received by Prime Minister Prayut: "Alcohol can be sold as usual." The proposal was made to reduce the number of road casualties in those days.
Koh Tao murder suspects: We are innocent
The two Myanmar migrant workers charged with the September murder of two British tourists on the holiday island of Koh Tao and the rape of the woman have maintained their innocence in Koh Samui Provincial Court yesterday.
Miller Parinya: Ozone can save rotting rice
Government stocks of rice that have been rotting since 2011 can be saved from further decay by blasting ozone gas through them, says the owner of a Pichit husking mill. But two scientists have serious doubts about that.
Fled businessman: Police hide evidence
The businessman suspected of having a lender to whom he owed kidnapped and threatened, accuses the police of concealing evidence and falsely accusing him.
Corruption scandal: Great purge of top police
The corruption scandal surrounding police chief Pongpat Chayaphan, who was arrested last month, is getting a tailspin. Numerous inspectors and deputies at the Central Investigation Bureau will be transferred "to boost the agency's image."
Disappointment and concern but also revelry
Disappointment? Yes. Concern? Also yes. But yesterday's celebration was no less. On the advice of his doctors, the birthday monarch Bhumibol did not leave the hospital for an audience at the Grand Palace, but the planned festivities continued as planned.
Koh Tao murders: OM feels no pressure from population
The Public Prosecution Service feels no pressure from the population in the controversial case of the Koh Tao murders. "We must be able to dispel the doubts of the population that they are the real culprits," says the public prosecutor on Koh Samui.
Happy Birthday, King Bhumibol!
King Bhumibol's birthday starts today with disappointment as his doctors have advised him not to leave the hospital. Bad luck for the Thais who had already come to Siriraj hospital yesterday to catch a glimpse of him when he went to the Grand Palace for an audience today.
Koh Tao murders: OM convinced of guilt Zaw and Win
The two Myanmar migrant workers suspected of murdering two British tourists in September on the holiday island of Koh Tao are arraigned today in Koh Samui Provincial Court. The OM says it has hard evidence for their guilt.
Restrictions on foreign companies will not take place
Much to the relief of foreign companies, the Foreign Business Act (FBA) remains unchanged. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced this yesterday at a lunch meeting of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce.
Billionaire involved in kidnapping; fled abroad
One of Thailand's 50 richest men is wanted by the police in connection with the corruption case against police chief Pongpat Chayaphan. The billionaire, owner of Wind Energy Holding Co, is suspected of lèse majesté, extortion and threats.