A shopper in Chinatown, Yaowarat selects a pink T-shirt to wear for Chinese New Year celebrations. To avoid political associations, people are being urged to switch to pink from the usual red colour used for the Chinese holiday, because red has become a symbol of social division in the country.
Red is the auspicious colour traditionally worn to usher in Chinese New Year. The campaign to switch to pink has speard confusion among garment sellers and other people planning to join the festivities in Chinatown.
In my opinion, I agree with this change. Red has become to the symbol exactly and it would be confuse surely if people wear red clothes in Chinese New Year. Then another thing, it would be so cool that Thai people would wear pink clothes in Chinese New Year of this year, because the day is also Valentine Day for universal.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Thaksin calls for red-shirt unity
Published: FEB/9/2010 at 01:24 PM
Key leaders of the United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) should end their conflict with Gen Panlop Pinmanee, a key member of the opposition Puea Thai Party, and army specialist Maj Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in a tweet.
“There must be unity in the red-shirt people group as a big mission awaits them," Thaksin said in a posting on his Twitter page about 11.20am on Tuesday.
He thanked red-shirts who were worried about the rift within the group and had phoned to ask him to help settle the dispute.
The three core leaders of UDD, Veera Musikhapong, Jatuporn Promphan and Natthawut Saikua, were not happy with the Gen Panlop's announcement of a "people’s army", which was supported by Maj-Gen Khattiya, widely known as Seh Daeng.
Mr. Jatuporn strongly criticised Gen Panlop and Seh Daeng, saying they had created problems for the UDD.
He said the two officers were outsiders, not members of the red-shirt people group.
Key leaders of the United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) should end their conflict with Gen Panlop Pinmanee, a key member of the opposition Puea Thai Party, and army specialist Maj Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in a tweet.
“There must be unity in the red-shirt people group as a big mission awaits them," Thaksin said in a posting on his Twitter page about 11.20am on Tuesday.
He thanked red-shirts who were worried about the rift within the group and had phoned to ask him to help settle the dispute.
The three core leaders of UDD, Veera Musikhapong, Jatuporn Promphan and Natthawut Saikua, were not happy with the Gen Panlop's announcement of a "people’s army", which was supported by Maj-Gen Khattiya, widely known as Seh Daeng.
Mr. Jatuporn strongly criticised Gen Panlop and Seh Daeng, saying they had created problems for the UDD.
He said the two officers were outsiders, not members of the red-shirt people group.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Coalition parties' projects not dumped
Bangkok Post
Published: FEB/8/2010 at 11:57 AM
There are no plans to scrap any of the Thai Khem Khaeng economic stimulus projects supported by the Democrat Party's coalition partners, Deputy Prime Minister Trairong Suwannakhiri said on Monday.
Mr. Trairong denied rumours that the junior coalition parties plan to boycott projects under the 400-billion-baht loan act if the Democrat-led government cancelled the dustless road project, a favourite of the Bhumijaithai Party.
"The government will consider the projects that are necessary and beneficial, such as the dual track rail system and the irrigation system, but the dustless road project is not a priority since it does not bring in revenue to the country."
"I believe the coalition partners can distinguish between the importance of various projects," the deputy premier overseeing economic matters said.
He said the Budget Bureau and the Department of Internal Trade will determine which projects could have their budgets reduced.
There were no plans at this stage to cancel any projects."The Bank of Thailand is moving in a direction by giving Thai investors more freedom to invest overseas, but it will be two to three months before we see the result," he said.
Published: FEB/8/2010 at 11:57 AM
There are no plans to scrap any of the Thai Khem Khaeng economic stimulus projects supported by the Democrat Party's coalition partners, Deputy Prime Minister Trairong Suwannakhiri said on Monday.
Mr. Trairong denied rumours that the junior coalition parties plan to boycott projects under the 400-billion-baht loan act if the Democrat-led government cancelled the dustless road project, a favourite of the Bhumijaithai Party.
"The government will consider the projects that are necessary and beneficial, such as the dual track rail system and the irrigation system, but the dustless road project is not a priority since it does not bring in revenue to the country."
"I believe the coalition partners can distinguish between the importance of various projects," the deputy premier overseeing economic matters said.
He said the Budget Bureau and the Department of Internal Trade will determine which projects could have their budgets reduced.
There were no plans at this stage to cancel any projects."The Bank of Thailand is moving in a direction by giving Thai investors more freedom to invest overseas, but it will be two to three months before we see the result," he said.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thaksin's assets like ly to be seized
Bangkok Post
Published: FEB/06/2010 at 01.33 PM
The 76 billion baht frozen assets of ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be seized as the court is being pressured to do so by Thaksin’s rivals, Jaturon Chaisaeng, former acting leader of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai Party, said on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Jaturon claimed that the court is being led to rule against Thaksin by people in the government, the anti-Thaksin People’s Alliance for Democracy and the now defunct Assets Scrutiny Committee.
The opponents of the former prime minister have been trying to mislead the society that there could be unrest if the court ruled not to seize Thaksin’s assets.
He called on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and the Democrat-led coalition administration to stop pressuring the court.
Mr Jaturon insisted that his move was not for putting pressure to the court, but he just wants to bring back peace and order in the country.
The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is scheduled to read its verdict on Feb 26 on whether to seize the 76 billion baht frozen assets of Thaksin and his family.
Published: FEB/06/2010 at 01.33 PM
The 76 billion baht frozen assets of ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be seized as the court is being pressured to do so by Thaksin’s rivals, Jaturon Chaisaeng, former acting leader of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai Party, said on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Jaturon claimed that the court is being led to rule against Thaksin by people in the government, the anti-Thaksin People’s Alliance for Democracy and the now defunct Assets Scrutiny Committee.
The opponents of the former prime minister have been trying to mislead the society that there could be unrest if the court ruled not to seize Thaksin’s assets.
He called on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and the Democrat-led coalition administration to stop pressuring the court.
Mr Jaturon insisted that his move was not for putting pressure to the court, but he just wants to bring back peace and order in the country.
The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is scheduled to read its verdict on Feb 26 on whether to seize the 76 billion baht frozen assets of Thaksin and his family.
Pills you can't take
Bangkok Pot
Publish: FEB/04/2010 at 12.00 AM
A requrie that dextromethorphan had aesthetic, not to refer anaesthetic properties, is being blamed for encouraging a schoolgirl to quip down five of the small yellow tablets.
Less than half and hour later, she was among 80 students at Wat-Tha-Phra School who were rushed to hospital yesterday suffering symptoms of drug intoxication.
"A senior student told me the drug had cosmetic properties. It would whiten my face and smoothen my skin" the girl said.
She said she heard about the pill on Monday, Feb 1, but hesitated to tery them. She decided to give them a go when they were offered in her classroom yesterday.
The girls also said the pills were supposed to help the users feel relaxed and enlivened after stressful classes.
"Some people saw vampires or the superheroes they liked after taking the drug" she said.
Another said she took the pills because others did.
"My friends said if we took the drug, we would not feel hurt when anyone hit us" she said.
"Well, I got dizzy." Another student said he took the pills to test the pain-free claim.
"At first, I took three pills and told my friends to hit me. It hurt very badly, so I took four more" he said
"After that, I had shortness of breath and was taken to hospital."
Publish: FEB/04/2010 at 12.00 AM
A requrie that dextromethorphan had aesthetic, not to refer anaesthetic properties, is being blamed for encouraging a schoolgirl to quip down five of the small yellow tablets.
Less than half and hour later, she was among 80 students at Wat-Tha-Phra School who were rushed to hospital yesterday suffering symptoms of drug intoxication.
"A senior student told me the drug had cosmetic properties. It would whiten my face and smoothen my skin" the girl said.
She said she heard about the pill on Monday, Feb 1, but hesitated to tery them. She decided to give them a go when they were offered in her classroom yesterday.
The girls also said the pills were supposed to help the users feel relaxed and enlivened after stressful classes.
"Some people saw vampires or the superheroes they liked after taking the drug" she said.
Another said she took the pills because others did.
"My friends said if we took the drug, we would not feel hurt when anyone hit us" she said.
"Well, I got dizzy." Another student said he took the pills to test the pain-free claim.
"At first, I took three pills and told my friends to hit me. It hurt very badly, so I took four more" he said
"After that, I had shortness of breath and was taken to hospital."
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The medical teams ready for Haiti
An advance medical team left for Port-au-Price, the earth-hit capital of Haiti,
on Jan 29 to accumlate information on what medical assistance was neccesary,
Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said on Feb 1.
The team is led by Pairote Boonsirikhamchai, deputy director-general of the
National Institute for Emergency Medical Service (Nimes). They would report
back to the Public Health and Foreign Afffair ministers.
Mr.Jurin said the Public Health Ministry is ready and willing to provide
medical assistance to Haiti, which was destroied by an earthquake last month.
Three medical teams, including physicians from some haspitals of Saraburi
and Khon Kaen, were now ready to leave for Haiti on Feb 8. The equipment they
take with them would depend on the advance team's report.
Each team will be working in Haiti between for between two weeks and one
months, he said.
Published: Feb 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Bangkok Post
on Jan 29 to accumlate information on what medical assistance was neccesary,
Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said on Feb 1.
The team is led by Pairote Boonsirikhamchai, deputy director-general of the
National Institute for Emergency Medical Service (Nimes). They would report
back to the Public Health and Foreign Afffair ministers.
Mr.Jurin said the Public Health Ministry is ready and willing to provide
medical assistance to Haiti, which was destroied by an earthquake last month.
Three medical teams, including physicians from some haspitals of Saraburi
and Khon Kaen, were now ready to leave for Haiti on Feb 8. The equipment they
take with them would depend on the advance team's report.
Each team will be working in Haiti between for between two weeks and one
months, he said.
Published: Feb 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Bangkok Post
Monday, February 1, 2010
Khattiya reports to police
Bangkok Post
Published: 1/FEB/2010 at 01:17 PM
Khattiya Sawasdipol, or Seh Daeng as better known, reported to police on Monday to hear charges against him.
He showed up at the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to answer charges of possessing war weapons. Police on Jan 21 raided his home in the compound of the 4th Cavalry Battalion in the Kiakkai area of Bangkok and the living quarters of his aide and found war weapons.
Police said they seized an M26 grenade, a .38 calibre pistol and a number of bullets in his house.
The raids followed the grenade attack in the morning of Jan 15 on the offices of army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda at army headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Sae Dand has denied involvement in the attack. He has also denied owning the weapons seized in raids on his home, saying that he was framed. He was suspended from work on Jan 5 for violating army regulations. The order was signed by Defence Minister Prawit .
Red-shirts gather at the Crime Suppression Division on Monday to show their support for him.
Published: 1/FEB/2010 at 01:17 PM
Khattiya Sawasdipol, or Seh Daeng as better known, reported to police on Monday to hear charges against him.
He showed up at the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to answer charges of possessing war weapons. Police on Jan 21 raided his home in the compound of the 4th Cavalry Battalion in the Kiakkai area of Bangkok and the living quarters of his aide and found war weapons.
Police said they seized an M26 grenade, a .38 calibre pistol and a number of bullets in his house.
The raids followed the grenade attack in the morning of Jan 15 on the offices of army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda at army headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Sae Dand has denied involvement in the attack. He has also denied owning the weapons seized in raids on his home, saying that he was framed. He was suspended from work on Jan 5 for violating army regulations. The order was signed by Defence Minister Prawit .
Red-shirts gather at the Crime Suppression Division on Monday to show their support for him.
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