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Bank Mulls Loan For THB 350 Billion Water Management Project

(2 November) Four Banks plan to discuss loan for Government′s THB 350 billion Water Management project.

The Water Management Project was proposed to be in accordance with the THB 2 trillion infrastructure development, which are planned to be finished within 7 years.

Mr. Worawit Chailimpamontri, director of the Government Saving Bank (GSB), said that the bank plans to negotiate about the loan with three other banks, namely, Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, and Krung Thai Bank.

So far, THB 200 billion was provided by the four banks, however, the plan from the Ministry of Finance is yet unclear.

The GSB director said that they may give out the loan periodically as they do not wish to take the risk for quite a long term project.

Reportedly, the Ministry of Finance previously agreed to borrow THB 193 billion from the GSB, THB 178 billion from Bangkok Bang, THB 9 billion from Kasikorn Bank and another THB 40 million from Krung Thai Bank.

 

 

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Thai Ghosts Haunting the Globe

(2 November) As long as we cannot answer where the dead go, the unsolved mystery will still make people from around the world believe in life after death.

On the night of 31 October, we celebrate Halloween, which dedicated to the dead and the haunting spirits. However, the most famous signatures of the Thai Movie industry is also dedicated to ghosts.

Let’s check out the haunting ghosts in Thailand, which have – for so long – been made even more famous by the motion pictures.

“Pee Tai Hong” – a ghost who died of unusual deaths, is believed to be very scary and possesses powerful force.

“Pee Thai Tung Klom” – a woman ghost who died during child delivery, in which both she and the stillborn could not make it alive. The most recognizable one in the category is “Mae Naak”, who has been portrayed in a well-known love story of all time

“Mae Nak Pra Khanong” (including in one of the remake motion picture – Pee Mak Pra Khanong). Mae Nak, waits for her husband, “Pee Mak”, before and after her death, for him to return from the war and rejoin their family again.

“Pee Pop” – a living woman who has powerful black magic she often casts on other people without being afraid of the sins, usually after she was discovered. “Pee pop” can turn other people into one of her kind by feeding them with intestines. The character has been portrayed in over 10 movie sequences so far.

“Pee Pread” – a ghost who suffers from bad karma and was cursed to have a body as tall as sugar palm trees, a long neck, huge hands and tiny mouth to cry begging for mercy. “Pee Pread” seems to be the least popular ghost in the motion picture industry.

“Pee Ta Kian” and “Pee Ta Nee” – very beautiful, yet very haunting ghost who are often seen in old traditional Thai dress. These young gorgeous women ghosts often live inside the Ta Kian Tree and Banana trees.

There are at least two types of Thai horror movies; the classic ones, of which ghosts actually haunt people, but featured  in comic style that most Thais enjoy watching. This category is mostly a top-seller movies, as it resembles Thai countryside lifestyle which is close to the classic ghosts and monks.

Another type is a new-generation horror films, mostly from GTH, in which ghosts appear more logical and emotional. This new style of horror movie is not only welcome in Thailand, but also well appreciated by audience in other countries as well. Many movies topped the box-office in several countries, for example; the latest “Pee Mak Pra Khanong”, which reached billion baht nationwide. Another movie, “Shutter” even made it to Hollywood, and has seen a remake in America.

This year Sentosa Spooktecular 2013 – a movie festival in Singapore, the notable GTH was invited to bring all the ghosts to haunt the event. 

 
Mr.Yongyut ‘ Sin’ Tongkongtun, GTH senior director of marketing proudly told our affiliate newspaper Prachachart’s correspondent that GTH has been requested to specially create a haunted house for Singapore. The theme for the house is the site of Sawaddee Airlines plane crash, where Thai ghosts come out and haunt the visitors, with a surprise twist that all the ghosts are lady-boys.

Sin explained to Prachachart about GTH′s success on horror films that every culture has imaginations about ghosts and the fear of darkness and the unknown, and that GTH has their own techniques of storytelling.

“For GTH, we focus on stories that connect with social issues and lifestyles, and that the key is to get the audience to understand and to feel the stories”, said Sin, “Another important factor to conquer international market is the subtitles, we do not translate directly from Thai dialogues, we adapt them to appeal to the worldwide culture”

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Retail Chains Expect Low Purchasing Power as Political Unrest arises

(1 November) Thai economy risks low purchasing force that could last until next year, as the country is facing political turbulence and the rise of cost of living.

Four major retail chains, Central, Amway, Sahapat and Tesco Lotus, expect a recovery to take place in the second half of next year. 

Last week, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced a lower-than-expected GDP growth at 3.7%, as exports continued to fall. The controversial Amnesty Bill debates and the  political protests have also led Thailand to face an economic downturn, while other factors also trigger slow purchasing power. 
 
Mr. Suthitum Jirathiwat, CEO of Central Group, stressed it is impossible for the Thai economy to plunge down and said that distuation was quite normal for the fourth quarter. He believes that the current economic problems are only is rather temporary. 
 
“The only actual problem is our political issue” Mr. Suthitum added. 
 
Amway′s Managing Director and President of Thai Direct Selling Association (TDSA), Mr. Kithawad Ruetheerawee, raised his concern over the possibility of a long recession, which could last until early next year. According to him, there is no sign of recovery and people have become more aware of their consumption. 
 
Dr. Nalinee Paiboon, CEO of Giffarine Skyline Unity, shared a similar opinion to Mr. Kithawad that the political issues have been affecting foreign investment and household consumption. 
 
Sahapat Group′s, Mr. Narong Chokwattana similarly stated that the government policies, such as the Rice-Pledging Scheme and the First-Car Scheme, have had widespread effects on the economy. 
 
Representing Tesco Lotus, Mrs. Wanna Sawaddikul, also expected an economic recession, but also at the same time, hoped that the government′s plan to increase national minimum wage to THB 300 would boost general consumption. 
 
Thai Beverage′s CEO, Mr. Thapon Siriwattanapakdee, however, noted that the flood also presented as a cause for the recession, as it has lowered the purchasing power across the country in the fourth quarter.
 
BOT Deputy Governor for Monetary Stability, Mr. Paiboon Kittisrikangwan, agreed with the enterprises and stated that people have been more careful with their expenses, particularly after the end of First-Car Scheme and higher interest rates. 
 
However, the BOT Deputy Governor said he is positive that Thai economy may recover early next year, due to the improving global economy and growth in the volume of export.
 
 

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Briton found Hanged in Pattaya

(2 November) A British man, 65, known only as ?Mike?, was found hanged inside a shed in
Pattaya′s Go-Kart Circuit, as his friend revealed his worries about family issues.

Mr. Mike
had recently complained about family matters that his Thai wife planned to move to other region,
said his friend, Mr. Bancha Prakobsuk, 31.

According to Mr. Bancha, the Briton Mechanic had
been working with the establishment for about a year.

Initial investigation reported no
trace of intruder and no evidence indicated that Mr. Mike was beaten or injured before his death.

His body is scheduled for post-mortem analysis at Police Hospital in Bangkok, said
Banglamung police.

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THB 20,000 Reward for Nephew-In-Law

(1 November) A 67-year-old woman in Ayudhaya province announced plans to reward THB 20,000
to anyone who can bring to the arrest of her nephew, after he allegedly stole valuable items worth
more than THB 2 million from her safety box. 


Ms. Maliyam Janpetch, 67, told the police that she had kept many items, such as
gold ornaments, diamond rings and some cash inside the safety box. However, she never managed to use
the pass code, as she feared she might have forgotten it. She then used the regular key and kept it
underneath her pillow on her bed. 

Police believed that the thief is one of the family members, and had asked to retrieve the
fingerprints. But w
hile at
the scene, Mr. Rachet Loykate, 36, Ms. Maliyam’s nephew-in-law, suddenly ran off from the
scene. 

His
suspicious reaction then led police to assume he is the accused, though
no charges were pressed against the man as
there is no clear evidence to prove his wrongdoing
However, it appears that Ms. Maliyam is convinced that her nephew is
the accused, and announced a THB 20,000 reward for anyone who can lead to the capture of the man.

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Chiang Mai Redshirts To Stand Against Amnesty Bill

(1 November) Chiang Mai Redshirts announced on its radio station to rally against the
controversial Amnesty Bill, which recently passed the vote in the Lower House.

At about 11.30 am, the group met at the Chiang Mai City Hall to file an open letter
to the Governor, to express their displeasure over the bill.

Mr. Laeniyon Lueangcharoen,  a prominent Redshirt leader in the province, reportedly told our correspondent that the group will
continue to protest against the bill.

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Amnesty Bill Passed 310-0 in Lower House Debate

(1 November) Thailand’s House of Representatives voted 310-0 to pass the controversial amnesty bill after 19 hours of debate, in which those who opposed the bill walked out in protest.

On Thursday, Democrat MPs, led by Mr. Suthep Thuegsuban, rallied at Samsen Train Station to protest against the controversial bill, which could allow Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva and even Mr. Suthep to start over with a clean slate.

According to Chief Whip, Mr. Amnuay Klangpha, the government did not plan to rush the debate and provided the opportunity for the opposition to debate against the bill, which they refused.

He then claimed that the reason the House of Representatives decided to wrap up the debate was based on reports that the protestors plan to rally to the parliament to obstruct the vote on Friday.

The draft bill will be soon deliberated in the Senate before it can be enforce. However, if rejected, commissioners will be appointed to rewrite the legislation.

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Restaurateur Arrested for Hiring Illegal Workers

(1 November) “Rong Tiam” owner has been arrested for hiring migrant workers with invalid work
permits.

11 Women, reportedly from Vientiane and one from Luang Phrabang were found working  at the restaurant, which is located in Nong Bua Lamphu province. They were later taken to the police
station on charges for being alien immigrants without work permits after police raided the establishment.

Illegal
migrants could face charges of a maximum THB 20,000 fine and deportation to their homeland.

Mr.
Supit Datham, 23, who claimed to be the quardian of the women, was also charged of hiring alien
workers, which carries a fine of up to THB 10,000 – 100,000 per migrant.

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Suthep vows to Fight Till the End Against the ‘Amnesty-For-All’ Bill

(31 October) Democrat MP, Mr. Suthep Thuegsuban, started a protest against the draft
Amnesty Bill, which has been through deliberation in the Lower House today.

The MP had led a
gathering of approximately 5,000 people who disagree with the decision made by the Phuea Thai-led
government to push the bill into the House of Representatives.

Mr. Suthep vowed on stage that
he had offered the government two choices; to dismiss the bill from the lower house for peaceful
results, or to pursue the bill and face massive uprising from the Thai people.

The Surat
Thani representative also warned that if any of the protesters were injured, the families of the
Cabinet would be in danger.

Our correspondent reported that at 17.00 pm, more people –
mostly from Bangkok – attended the protest.

Reportedly, many protesters had occupied the
railway, prompting the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to send officers to manage the area.

By 18.00 pm, the democrat MP and his crowd blew whistles to mark the start of the fight
against the bill, as they vowed to fight for their victory.

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Aussie Man Accused of Raping 11-year-old Stepdaughter

(31 October) A 50-year-old Australian National was arrested in Pattaya, Bang Lamung
district, Chonburi Province, after local residents accused him of raping his 11-year-old
stepdaughter.

The girl allegedly told her neighbours that she had been repeatedly raped by
her Australian stepfather, Mr. Ben, on at least four occasions. Mr. Ben then threatened her not to
tell anyone, including her mother, about the assault.

Pol.Lt.Col.Ohmsin Sukkarnkha, Pattaya
Investigative Police Officer, said that the investigation confirmed that Mr. Ben had raped his
stepdaughter, despite the fact that he had only been with her mother for 6 months.

Moreover,
it is also revealed that Mr. Ben had previously been accused of raping girls aged under 15 on some
occasions.

Further investigation is scheduled, as the accused has  denied all
allegations. However, the Australian national confessed that he has been illegally staying in
Thailand after his visa expired.

To help her cope with the situation, the girl will be
staying with the Youth and Family Welfare Centre in Chonburi province. Notably, the centre has
become controversial in August after the officers let a 4-year-old girl get raped under their
supervision.

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