The caretaker government has lifted the 12-day state of emergency in Bangkok, effective immediately.
Temporary prime minister Somchai Wongsawat make the announcement on Sunday morning, with Army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda and police chief Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan, the co-commanders of security forces during the brief emergency.
The press conference was held at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
Mr Somchai, who currently is the favourite to be named as permanent prime minister by parliament on Wednesday, said he would like all sides to reconcile as a present for His Majesty the King.
He called on the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to stop protesting at Government House because the government is concerned for the demonstrators. The PAD earlier rejected all calls to stop their protest and occupation of Government House.
According to the caretaker premier, the emergency decree in Bangkok has created a negative image, with the House of Representatives scheduled to vote for a new prime minister this week.
Mr Somchai refused to rule out using the emergency decree again if necessary.
On Sept 2, then-premier Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the capital region, following violent clashes between the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), resulting in the death of a government supporter and dozens of injuries.
The decision to lift the emergency was made at a Saturday night meeting between Mr Somchai and Army chief Gen Anupong.
They agreed the state of emergency was merely damaging the country, and the political situation was under control.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 14 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2551
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 11 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2551
Bangkok Security Notice for Tourists
For over 3 months of a mass demonstration by the People's Alliance for Democracy, Thailand has experienced some damage in its economic and tourism sectors. Although certain areas of Bangkok are affected by the street protest, downtown Bangkok such as business and entertainment areas of Silom, Sathorn, Sukhumvit, Siam Square, Pratunam and Petchburi are still fully accessible including all retail shops, shopping centers, restaurants, banks, embassies, office buildings. Bangkok Sky Train (BTS), Underground train (MRT) networks, Taxi and Bus services are still in operation.
For capital's major attractions, the Thonburi side of town featuring Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and Wat Rakang is not affected by the protest, so sightseeing and tours can be arranged as normal. At this moment, the Grand Palace, the Temple of Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho are all accessible, but tourists should take caution before visiting the historic district and update with local media whether or not the protestors would use Sanam Luang field in front of the Palace to hold further gatherings.
However, tourists should avoid the affected areas including some parts of Bangkok Rattanakosin Island, the Government House, the United Nation Building area (Makawan Rangsan Bridge) and Ratchadamnoen Road. Some local banks, including Bangkok Bank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank, closed all their branches around Ratchadamnoen Road for fear of violence in the area.
Thailand Airports
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport operates as normal. So far there is no report of International flight cancellations or reductions with increased level of security. Domestic Flight operations through Phuket and Krabi airports are still operating according to schedules and same for other destinations. Future closure of the Southern airports by the anti-government group may be possible, but should only take a day or two at most to re-open.
Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia and Nok Air cancelled some flights out of Hat Yai International Airport where the protesters blocked the entrances and forced the airport to close again. Visitors travelling to Hat Yai for business or holiday should postpone their travel schedule till further notice.
For capital's major attractions, the Thonburi side of town featuring Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and Wat Rakang is not affected by the protest, so sightseeing and tours can be arranged as normal. At this moment, the Grand Palace, the Temple of Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho are all accessible, but tourists should take caution before visiting the historic district and update with local media whether or not the protestors would use Sanam Luang field in front of the Palace to hold further gatherings.
However, tourists should avoid the affected areas including some parts of Bangkok Rattanakosin Island, the Government House, the United Nation Building area (Makawan Rangsan Bridge) and Ratchadamnoen Road. Some local banks, including Bangkok Bank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank, closed all their branches around Ratchadamnoen Road for fear of violence in the area.
Thailand Airports
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport operates as normal. So far there is no report of International flight cancellations or reductions with increased level of security. Domestic Flight operations through Phuket and Krabi airports are still operating according to schedules and same for other destinations. Future closure of the Southern airports by the anti-government group may be possible, but should only take a day or two at most to re-open.
Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia and Nok Air cancelled some flights out of Hat Yai International Airport where the protesters blocked the entrances and forced the airport to close again. Visitors travelling to Hat Yai for business or holiday should postpone their travel schedule till further notice.
วันพุธที่ 27 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
August blood drive
PHUKET: The blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital and Phuket Provincial Red Cross will hold blood-donation sessions around the island in August at the following locations and times:
August 1: Phuket Rajabhat University, Rassada, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 8: Prince of Songkhla University, Kathu, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 12: Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank (4th floor), Phuket City, from 9 am to 3 pm
August 19: Sheraton Grande Laguna Hotel, Cherng Talay, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 28: Phuket Vocational Village, Rattakosin 200 Pi Rd, Phuket City, from 10 am to 4 pm
The blood bank also accepts donations daily at its office in Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Rd, Phuket City, open Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 8 pm) and Saturday and Sunday (8:30 am to 3 pm).
As the above itinerary is subject to change, people intending to make a blood donation at any of the mobile collection clinics are advised to contact the blood bank two days in advance of scheduling a visit.
For more information call the blood bank at 076-361234 (ext 1285) or the Phuket Red Cross office at 076-211766.
August 1: Phuket Rajabhat University, Rassada, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 8: Prince of Songkhla University, Kathu, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 12: Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank (4th floor), Phuket City, from 9 am to 3 pm
August 19: Sheraton Grande Laguna Hotel, Cherng Talay, from 10 am to 3 pm
August 28: Phuket Vocational Village, Rattakosin 200 Pi Rd, Phuket City, from 10 am to 4 pm
The blood bank also accepts donations daily at its office in Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Rd, Phuket City, open Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 8 pm) and Saturday and Sunday (8:30 am to 3 pm).
As the above itinerary is subject to change, people intending to make a blood donation at any of the mobile collection clinics are advised to contact the blood bank two days in advance of scheduling a visit.
For more information call the blood bank at 076-361234 (ext 1285) or the Phuket Red Cross office at 076-211766.
วันจันทร์ที่ 11 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2551
Kenny G
Kenny G, who's playing his saxophone or whatever it is at the Jazz Royale Festival continuing through Saturday, is going to be spending some time linking with the links as well as his fellow entertainers.
Kenny (it just feels stupid calling him "G") is planning to tee off with his personal manager, and he takes the sport seriously enough that he's asked that all the hotels he's booked into are near golf courses.
Jazz Royale is a moveable feast. Having just wrapped up in Bangkok, it's in Pattaya today and tomorrow, Chiang Mai on Wednesday and Thursday and Phuket on Friday and Saturday.
They've heard of golf in all those places, and in Phuket it's some sort of religion. Kenny will be staying at the Banyan Tree Phuket, which is surrounded by straightaways, doglegs and sand traps big enough to accommodate Bedouin tribes.
Autograph hunters should wear helmets in the vicinity.
It's quite possible, by the way, that Kenny's "G" stands for "golf". He was recently named Best Musical Golfer by Golf Digest magazine, driving country singer Vince Gill into the water hazard with an impressive +0.6 handicap.
Wow. Another feather in his hair.
Next time we're going to try and get Tiger Woods to come and play the clarinet. Or whatever it is.
Kenny (it just feels stupid calling him "G") is planning to tee off with his personal manager, and he takes the sport seriously enough that he's asked that all the hotels he's booked into are near golf courses.
Jazz Royale is a moveable feast. Having just wrapped up in Bangkok, it's in Pattaya today and tomorrow, Chiang Mai on Wednesday and Thursday and Phuket on Friday and Saturday.
They've heard of golf in all those places, and in Phuket it's some sort of religion. Kenny will be staying at the Banyan Tree Phuket, which is surrounded by straightaways, doglegs and sand traps big enough to accommodate Bedouin tribes.
Autograph hunters should wear helmets in the vicinity.
It's quite possible, by the way, that Kenny's "G" stands for "golf". He was recently named Best Musical Golfer by Golf Digest magazine, driving country singer Vince Gill into the water hazard with an impressive +0.6 handicap.
Wow. Another feather in his hair.
Next time we're going to try and get Tiger Woods to come and play the clarinet. Or whatever it is.
วันอังคารที่ 30 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2550
beach volleyball tournaments in Phuket
Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerry Walsh, the 2007 world champions and 2004 Olympic winners, have been named the top seeds for the Phuket Thailand Open which is the final round of this season's Swatch FIVB Beach Volley World Tour. Seeded number two are current world number one pair Larissa and Juliana of Brazil. Chinese Tian Jia and Wang, who were runners-up in the event last year, are seeded third and defending champions Zhang Xi and Xue of China fourth.There are two Thai teams competing in the tournament _ Kamolthip Kulna and Yupa Pukrongploy of Thailand A and Jarunee Sanok and Usa Tenpaksri of Thailand B.The Phuket Thailand Open offers prize money of US$200,000 and is one of the biggest beach volleyball tournaments in Asia. The tournament will be held on Karon beach in Phuket from October 31 to November 4.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 11 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2550
PHUKET MOUNTAIN BEACH MARATHON
3rd PHUKET MOUNTAIN BEACH MARATHON 2007
TOTAL PRIZES 424,000BHT
Sunday (Early morning): 21st October 2007 3:30AM-10:30
Lots of fun, food, drinks and prizes. Prizes include free hotel accommodation, food vouchers,T-Shirts Etc .
At Karon Circle. All are welcome and there will be lots of fun,.....for families, fun runners and serious athletes. Food and drinks and prizes will be available after the walk / run.
Entries start 2:00 am, Oct 21 2007
Marathon : 03:30 am, Oct 21st 2007 Sunday
Half Marathon : 05.30 am
Prizes Distribution : 07.30 am
Ambulance service, and police escorts
TOTAL PRIZES 424,000BHT
Sunday (Early morning): 21st October 2007 3:30AM-10:30
Lots of fun, food, drinks and prizes. Prizes include free hotel accommodation, food vouchers,T-Shirts Etc .
At Karon Circle. All are welcome and there will be lots of fun,.....for families, fun runners and serious athletes. Food and drinks and prizes will be available after the walk / run.
Entries start 2:00 am, Oct 21 2007
Marathon : 03:30 am, Oct 21st 2007 Sunday
Half Marathon : 05.30 am
Prizes Distribution : 07.30 am
Ambulance service, and police escorts
วันจันทร์ที่ 17 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2550
Phuket International Airport reopened
PHUKET - Phuket International Airport reopened Monday afternoon following Sunday's crash which killed 89 and injured more than 40 and caused travel disruptions affecting several thousand local and international tourists.
Thai Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont arrived on Monday afternoon by a special flight to visit air crash victims in hospital and to observe the process of giving assistance to the injured and consoling relatives of the dead victims following Sunday's air crash.
Of 123 passengers onboard, 85 were foreigners. Sixty-one foreign passengers died in the incident.
Accompanied by Thailand's Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram, the prime minister arrived at Phuket after the runway had been earlier closed to allowed rescue workers to clear the wreckage of the airplane from the runway and retrieve all bodies trapped in the plane.
Over a thousand passengers were left stranded at Phuket airport Sunday after the air crash left 89 passengers dead onboard and services were suspended.
Gen. Surayud ordered agencies concerned to provide full assistance to the victims and their relatives, while making assurances that Phuket International Airport meets international standards, and is second in size only to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, Thailand's largest international airport.
Of 89 bodies, 80 including 50 foreigners and 30 Thais have been already identified. DNA tests will be conducted to identify the remaining nine corpses.
Meanwhile, acting national police chief, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temeeyaves ordered setting up a committee to body identification of the dead victims in the plane clash at Phuket airport.
Pol. Lt-Gen. Noppadol Somboonsab, who once headed the Thailand Tsunami Victims Identification (TTVIC), will help the team to run smoothly.
Gen. Sereepisuth said most passengers died of suffocation, so the bodies can be identified while officials have collected fingerprints, DNA samples, and dental records of the charred corpses for further identification.
Meanwhile, Apichart Sangka-aree, chairman of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) said that the airplane crash, which killed 89 passengers onboard, will adversely affect tourism, but it will last only a short period.
The bad weather conditions initially presumed as the cause of the crash, can happen anywhere. The incident may cause a temporary slowdown in Thai air travel but passenger confidence will return if the public sees strict rules enforced to prevent recurrence of the accident, according to Mr. Apichart.
The ATTA chairman believed the accident won't negatively impact the numbers of tourists during the upcoming high season in November, when the resort island of Phuket is crowded with visitors, mainly from Europe. (TNA)
Thai Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont arrived on Monday afternoon by a special flight to visit air crash victims in hospital and to observe the process of giving assistance to the injured and consoling relatives of the dead victims following Sunday's air crash.
Of 123 passengers onboard, 85 were foreigners. Sixty-one foreign passengers died in the incident.
Accompanied by Thailand's Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram, the prime minister arrived at Phuket after the runway had been earlier closed to allowed rescue workers to clear the wreckage of the airplane from the runway and retrieve all bodies trapped in the plane.
Over a thousand passengers were left stranded at Phuket airport Sunday after the air crash left 89 passengers dead onboard and services were suspended.
Gen. Surayud ordered agencies concerned to provide full assistance to the victims and their relatives, while making assurances that Phuket International Airport meets international standards, and is second in size only to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, Thailand's largest international airport.
Of 89 bodies, 80 including 50 foreigners and 30 Thais have been already identified. DNA tests will be conducted to identify the remaining nine corpses.
Meanwhile, acting national police chief, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temeeyaves ordered setting up a committee to body identification of the dead victims in the plane clash at Phuket airport.
Pol. Lt-Gen. Noppadol Somboonsab, who once headed the Thailand Tsunami Victims Identification (TTVIC), will help the team to run smoothly.
Gen. Sereepisuth said most passengers died of suffocation, so the bodies can be identified while officials have collected fingerprints, DNA samples, and dental records of the charred corpses for further identification.
Meanwhile, Apichart Sangka-aree, chairman of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) said that the airplane crash, which killed 89 passengers onboard, will adversely affect tourism, but it will last only a short period.
The bad weather conditions initially presumed as the cause of the crash, can happen anywhere. The incident may cause a temporary slowdown in Thai air travel but passenger confidence will return if the public sees strict rules enforced to prevent recurrence of the accident, according to Mr. Apichart.
The ATTA chairman believed the accident won't negatively impact the numbers of tourists during the upcoming high season in November, when the resort island of Phuket is crowded with visitors, mainly from Europe. (TNA)
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