Matichon March 23, 2005 * Bangkok is the area with the most incidents of hemorrhagic fever (dengue fever) especially in villages and buildings in 10 inner and outer areas. This is because migrants inhabit these areas and move around often. * On March 22, 300 volunteers of Portextueng (a charitable organization) in six central provinces including of Singburi, Angthong, Ayuthaya, Nakornnayok, Saraburi and Loburi came to assemble in front of the Portextueng head office in Bangkok asking for clarification as to why the executives cancel volunteer in all countries. Mr. Vinai Praditkanok, the head of volunteers explain that there was a problem with people abusing the only the Portextueng name (to fraudulently get donations), but not the individual, uniformed individuals. Finally the protesters tearfully took off their uniforms and went home. * On March 22, there was a hail storm in Thambon Saengsawan, Amphur Nongsaeng, Udonthani which destroyed 57 houses in Ban Tabhai Mu 4 and 50 houses at Nongwa Mu 6, but no one was injured. Meanwhile, in Amphur Khumpawapi, there was a tornado that destroyed houses and threw a roof onto a high electric pole and made the electricity went out. A primary report said it damages 6 villages and 80 houses. |
March 24, 2005 * 126 Esarn members
of Parliament gather to be a 'group of sticky
rice' pressing and asking government for prominent
positions. They are upset that Esarn has lots
of MPs, but few in prominent positions. They appoint
Mr. Chanchai Chairungroeng to be a leader to press
for justice for them. Chuwit Kamonvisit warns
Maew that there will be a new group in TRT called
'the bitter group' which has Sanoh Tienthong will
be the leader. The Election Commission revealed
that TRT got donations which amounted to 129 million
baht. The biggest donation is from Khunying Or,
Pojaman Chinawatra with 85 million baht. |
Thairath * On March 22, at a press conference at the Crime Suppression Division, Mrs. Chatchama Somboonsap, Chairperson of Police wives club said the women police will do a fashion show with beautiful dresses that create a soft and sweet image. The sexiest tiger pajama (sleeping suit ) will be shown later at the Red Cross Fair. * The guard of Taladtai, Amphur Kongluang, Pathumthani informed the police that he found a Honda CRV parked at Taladthai since March 18, but could not contact the driver. The police found that the owner is Mrs. Suchalee Chumna, working for Airbus, who disappeared with her friend. Recently she worked with an Indian group tour. The police could not say it is kidnapping, deception or business conflict with the Indian group, but they will follow the case. |
March 24, 2005 * In Samutprakarn on
March 23, 26 year-old Mr. Wattana or Om Khunkum,
deceived Ms. Nattaphan Youngchub that her relative
came to visit. When she opened the door, he attacked
to get into her room and tried to rape her, but
she fought and bit his tongue almost in half.
He did not stop and covered her head with a blanket.
She pretended to be dead making him shocked and
he ran away. She shouted and called to police
to arrest him. He was apprehended while he escaped
a motorcycle with blood in his mouth. |