Alcohol firms 'breaking law with billboard ads'
By Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation
Published on August 26, 2008
Alcohol companies have violated new consumption laws over the past six months by advertising their products on billboards. And this could cause them to be fined Bt 11.5 million, Kamron Choodej, the coordinator of a network that seeks to limit consumption, said yesterday.
Kamron said his network had conducted a survey to monitor alcohol products on billboards after the Alcohol Consumption Control Bill came in to effect in February.
The survey from July 7 to 13 found 23 alcohol products were advertised on billboards beside five main roads in Bangkok, such as Lat Phrao, RamIndra, Pattanakarn and Sukhumvit.
Kamron said all alcohol manufacturers who broke the law could be fined Bt 11.5 million for these offences.
Some companies advertised their products via table covers and light boxes, he noted.
But there had been no action by police to charge offenders despite the law having been in place for six months.
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Monday, September 01, 2008
A winning team
A winning team
By The Nation
Published on August 29, 2008
Students come home with 1 gold medal, 1 bronze and 3 honourable mentions.
A group of Thai students return with a gold medal, a bronze medal and three honourable mentions in the second International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Indonesia.
The five competed against counterparts from 24 countries in Bandang City from August 1928.
Samaporn Thinyanont of Srinakharinwirot University's Pathumwan Demonstration School won a gold medal with the highest score in observation and data analysis, while Chayanant Ruamcharoen of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School collected a bronze medal.
The three who received honourable mention are Thanavuth Thanathibodi of Suankularb Wittayalai School, Thaveewat Somboonpanyakul of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and Pornpassorn Kanchanakanok of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School.
The IOAA, initiated by HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, was launched in Chiang Mai last year when local students won three gold and two silver medals.
Assoc Prof Yenjai Somwichian, a panel member of the Promotion of Academic Olympiads and Development of Science Education Foundation under Princess Galyani's patronage, says this competition had tougher questions.
Thailand did better because fancied countries like Poland, Iran and China each won only one gold medal while India and Indonesia each pocketed two gold medals, he added.
The third competition will be held in Iran next year.
By The Nation
Published on August 29, 2008
Students come home with 1 gold medal, 1 bronze and 3 honourable mentions.
A group of Thai students return with a gold medal, a bronze medal and three honourable mentions in the second International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Indonesia.
The five competed against counterparts from 24 countries in Bandang City from August 1928.
Samaporn Thinyanont of Srinakharinwirot University's Pathumwan Demonstration School won a gold medal with the highest score in observation and data analysis, while Chayanant Ruamcharoen of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School collected a bronze medal.
The three who received honourable mention are Thanavuth Thanathibodi of Suankularb Wittayalai School, Thaveewat Somboonpanyakul of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and Pornpassorn Kanchanakanok of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School.
The IOAA, initiated by HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, was launched in Chiang Mai last year when local students won three gold and two silver medals.
Assoc Prof Yenjai Somwichian, a panel member of the Promotion of Academic Olympiads and Development of Science Education Foundation under Princess Galyani's patronage, says this competition had tougher questions.
Thailand did better because fancied countries like Poland, Iran and China each won only one gold medal while India and Indonesia each pocketed two gold medals, he added.
The third competition will be held in Iran next year.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Website shut down over royal content
Website shut down over royal content
A website containing content critical of the monarchy was shut down on Friday. The site's Web host was threatened with being closed unless it withdrew the site.
Published on January 6, 2008
Thanapol Eiwsakul, editor of the Fah Diew Kan political magazine website sameskybooks.org, told The Nation yesterday it was no longer accessible.
"It was like shutting down a printing house that prints a magazine. This is the price we're paying," said Thanapol, who insisted he always cooperated with the authorities
and deleted material considered offensive to the monarchy.
He believed the posting of critical remarks following the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana on Wednesday might have led to the shutting down of the site by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry.
Ministry spokespeople were unavailable yesterday.
Some visitors to the site posted critical remarks to the effect that the news media generalised when it said the whole country was in grief following the death of the Princess.
One correspondent expressed refusal to follow the mourning dress code.
"I think we're one of the few sites posting remarks against the monarchy," Thanapol explained.
Reaction was quick at another website, prachatai.com, an online alternative newspaper, after it reported the shutdown yesterday. Correspondents both supported and criticised the closing.
Thanapol said he was considering legal action against the ministry and the host company, Internet Service. It sent him an e-mail explaining the site had been shut as a result of offensive content.
He added, however, that he had no faith in the judicial system.
"The interpretation of the law will never side with human rights; it will likely endorse unjust use of power, but we insist on the principle of human rights and that we're innocent and open about expressing critical views. We don't see the government as acting in the open when it pressures private companies," he said.
Thanapol said he had received no warning from the ministry.
Freedom Against Censorship Thailand, a free Internet campaign group, released a statement yesterday saying it believed the closing to be illegal under the Computer Related Crimes Act.
"Such censorship must be by court order only, and no application was made for
one. This must be preceded by a letter of inquiry, notimmediate closure. Furthermore, should an entire business be shut down because of private-individual posts to its site? Are the other
websites hosted on the same server merely unimportant collateral damage?" the group said.
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The Nation
A website containing content critical of the monarchy was shut down on Friday. The site's Web host was threatened with being closed unless it withdrew the site.
Published on January 6, 2008
Thanapol Eiwsakul, editor of the Fah Diew Kan political magazine website sameskybooks.org, told The Nation yesterday it was no longer accessible.
"It was like shutting down a printing house that prints a magazine. This is the price we're paying," said Thanapol, who insisted he always cooperated with the authorities
and deleted material considered offensive to the monarchy.
He believed the posting of critical remarks following the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana on Wednesday might have led to the shutting down of the site by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry.
Ministry spokespeople were unavailable yesterday.
Some visitors to the site posted critical remarks to the effect that the news media generalised when it said the whole country was in grief following the death of the Princess.
One correspondent expressed refusal to follow the mourning dress code.
"I think we're one of the few sites posting remarks against the monarchy," Thanapol explained.
Reaction was quick at another website, prachatai.com, an online alternative newspaper, after it reported the shutdown yesterday. Correspondents both supported and criticised the closing.
Thanapol said he was considering legal action against the ministry and the host company, Internet Service. It sent him an e-mail explaining the site had been shut as a result of offensive content.
He added, however, that he had no faith in the judicial system.
"The interpretation of the law will never side with human rights; it will likely endorse unjust use of power, but we insist on the principle of human rights and that we're innocent and open about expressing critical views. We don't see the government as acting in the open when it pressures private companies," he said.
Thanapol said he had received no warning from the ministry.
Freedom Against Censorship Thailand, a free Internet campaign group, released a statement yesterday saying it believed the closing to be illegal under the Computer Related Crimes Act.
"Such censorship must be by court order only, and no application was made for
one. This must be preceded by a letter of inquiry, notimmediate closure. Furthermore, should an entire business be shut down because of private-individual posts to its site? Are the other
websites hosted on the same server merely unimportant collateral damage?" the group said.
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The Nation
Vadhana district was named by Princess
Vadhana district was named by Princess
There are many places in Bangkok that have been named after members of the Royal Family, including two that were named after Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. However, Wattana is the only district in Bangkok that was named by the Princess.
Published on January 7, 2008
She granted the use of the word "Wattana", which is the same as "Vadhana" (and means development) for the district's name on June 16, 1997, according to the Wattana District Office.
"The name is also from "Villa Vadhana", the name of her estate in Le Dix Palace located between Sukhumvit Soi 43 and 47," district director Vorapoth Indulak said.
He said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration requested the Princess to name the district after it had been separated from the Klong Toei district in 1997.
The emblem of the district also relates to the Princess as it contains a picture of a pavilion, which refers to her residence. The emblem also contains the colour red - the colour of the Princess's birthday - as well as golden rays of light rising up from the roof of the pavilion, showing her divine grace to Thais of every class, race and religion. The lotus shape of the emblem represents an offering to pay respect to the Princess with loyalty.
The district is separated into three subdistricts - Klong Toei Nua, Klong Ton Nua and Phra Khanong Nua - with a population of 80,000 plus.
The district covers an area of about 13 square kilometres - and covers odd-number Sukhumvit sois from 1 to 81. It shares a border with Ratchatewi and Huai Khwang districts to the north, Suan Luang district to the east, Phra Khanong and Klong Toei districts to the south and southwest and Pathumwan to the west. Apart from the Wattana district, the Princess's name is also used for "Narathiwat Ratchanakharin" Road in Bang Rak, Sathorn and Yannawa districts.
According to Bang Rak district office, the road was named Narathiwat Ratchanakharin by His Majesty the King after it had been expanded from two traffic lanes to four in 1986. The former name was Liab Klong Chong Nonsi Road.
The road is 4.25 kilometres long and begins at Surawong Road, crosses Silom, Sathorn, Chan and Sathorn Tai roads and ends at Rama III Road.
Wannapa Phetdee
The Nation
There are many places in Bangkok that have been named after members of the Royal Family, including two that were named after Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. However, Wattana is the only district in Bangkok that was named by the Princess.
Published on January 7, 2008
She granted the use of the word "Wattana", which is the same as "Vadhana" (and means development) for the district's name on June 16, 1997, according to the Wattana District Office.
"The name is also from "Villa Vadhana", the name of her estate in Le Dix Palace located between Sukhumvit Soi 43 and 47," district director Vorapoth Indulak said.
He said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration requested the Princess to name the district after it had been separated from the Klong Toei district in 1997.
The emblem of the district also relates to the Princess as it contains a picture of a pavilion, which refers to her residence. The emblem also contains the colour red - the colour of the Princess's birthday - as well as golden rays of light rising up from the roof of the pavilion, showing her divine grace to Thais of every class, race and religion. The lotus shape of the emblem represents an offering to pay respect to the Princess with loyalty.
The district is separated into three subdistricts - Klong Toei Nua, Klong Ton Nua and Phra Khanong Nua - with a population of 80,000 plus.
The district covers an area of about 13 square kilometres - and covers odd-number Sukhumvit sois from 1 to 81. It shares a border with Ratchatewi and Huai Khwang districts to the north, Suan Luang district to the east, Phra Khanong and Klong Toei districts to the south and southwest and Pathumwan to the west. Apart from the Wattana district, the Princess's name is also used for "Narathiwat Ratchanakharin" Road in Bang Rak, Sathorn and Yannawa districts.
According to Bang Rak district office, the road was named Narathiwat Ratchanakharin by His Majesty the King after it had been expanded from two traffic lanes to four in 1986. The former name was Liab Klong Chong Nonsi Road.
The road is 4.25 kilometres long and begins at Surawong Road, crosses Silom, Sathorn, Chan and Sathorn Tai roads and ends at Rama III Road.
Wannapa Phetdee
The Nation
US relays condolences to the King
REACTION ABROAD
US relays condolences to the King
Media outlets note impact on politics
Published on January 3, 2008
The United States extended its condolences on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana and expressed its deep and sincere sympathy.
"On behalf of the government and people of the United States, the US Embassy extends to His Majesty the King and the Royal Family our deepest and sincerest sympathy on the passing of Her Royal Highness, Princess Galyani Vadhana. We were deeply saddened to learn of her death," said a statement from its embassy in Bangkok.
"Princess Galyani's dedication to the people of Thailand was made evident through her many noble works.
"She will be remembered for her valuable contribution to the charitable foundations under her royal patronage and her deep concern for the well-being of those in need, not only in Thailand, but around the world," the statement said.
Many international news organisations reported yesterday that Thailand was mourning the death of the only sister of His Majesty the King.
The mourning affected negotiations over the formation of a coalition government after political parties halted talks, most said.
Political activity that has gripped Thailand since the December 23 election - the first since the September 2006 coup - was put on hold, with politicians cancelling scheduled news conferences and television presenters donning black, one agency reported.
The Palace announced a 100-day mourning period for royal officials, and government offices flew flags at half mast. Civil servants were asked to wear black for 15 days.
The BBC quoted an academic specialising in French literature saying the Princess was involved in health, education and the arts.
The Nation
US relays condolences to the King
Media outlets note impact on politics
Published on January 3, 2008
The United States extended its condolences on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana and expressed its deep and sincere sympathy.
"On behalf of the government and people of the United States, the US Embassy extends to His Majesty the King and the Royal Family our deepest and sincerest sympathy on the passing of Her Royal Highness, Princess Galyani Vadhana. We were deeply saddened to learn of her death," said a statement from its embassy in Bangkok.
"Princess Galyani's dedication to the people of Thailand was made evident through her many noble works.
"She will be remembered for her valuable contribution to the charitable foundations under her royal patronage and her deep concern for the well-being of those in need, not only in Thailand, but around the world," the statement said.
Many international news organisations reported yesterday that Thailand was mourning the death of the only sister of His Majesty the King.
The mourning affected negotiations over the formation of a coalition government after political parties halted talks, most said.
Political activity that has gripped Thailand since the December 23 election - the first since the September 2006 coup - was put on hold, with politicians cancelling scheduled news conferences and television presenters donning black, one agency reported.
The Palace announced a 100-day mourning period for royal officials, and government offices flew flags at half mast. Civil servants were asked to wear black for 15 days.
The BBC quoted an academic specialising in French literature saying the Princess was involved in health, education and the arts.
The Nation
The Princess's rare royal title
The Princess's rare royal title
HRH didn't want higher rank than her father : official
Published on January 4, 2008
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana is the only female member of the Chakri Family in the reign of King Rama IX to have been given the noble title "Krom". His Majesty King Bhumibol gave Her Royal Highness the title "Somdet Phra Chao Phee Nang Ther Chao Fa Galyani Vadhana Krommaluang Narathiwat Rajanagarindra" to celebrate Her Royal Highness's sixth cycle (72nd) birthday anniversary on May 6, 1995.
According a senior official of Justice Ministry and an expert on Thai history and culture, Thongtong Chandrangsu, His Majesty wanted give the Princess a position higher than "Krom", but she said she did not want to be put on a higher stature than their father HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla. "She also chose the province 'Narathiwat', as she said it is located close to Songkhla and the name sounded beautiful," Thongtong said on Channel 9.
Noble titles given to members of the Royal Family are categorised into birth titles and appointed titles. The highest birth title is Chao Fa, followed by Phra Ong Chao, Mom Chao, Mom Rajawongse and Mom Luang. Appointed titles are granted by the King. Royal family members with lower birth titles may be given a higher status, such as a Mom Chao could be promoted to Phra Ong Chao or Phra Ong Chao to Chao Tang Krom.
The title Chao Tang Krom first appeared in the Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Narai and was categorised into four ranks: Krommaphra, Krommaluang, Krommakhun and Krommamuen. Krommaphra was the title for the Royal Mother and the Crown Prince, Krommaluang was for consorts or respected princesses, Krommakhun was for the Crown Prince and Krommamuen was for princes and princesses lower in rank than the Crown Prince.
In the Rattanakosin period, the title "Chao Tang Krom" was categorised into five ranks: Krom Phraya or Krom Somdet Phra was for the most respected princes and princesses; Krommaphra for the Royal Mother, respected elder princes and princesses; Krommaluang for elder princes and princesses; Krommakhun for young princes and princesses; and Krommamuen for Phra Ong Chao or the princes and princesses lower in rank than Chao Fa.
In the Ayutthaya period, the title "Krom" was given to honour princes and princesses who worked well and merited a cadre to assist them under their supervision in the form of a unit or "Krom".
Since the reign of King Rama V, after the abolition of slavery in 1905 when ordinary people were no longer forced to work for the royal court, "Krom" has only been an honorary title. King Rama V gave his children the title "Krom" with the name of provinces in Thailand.
During the present reign, in 1950 and 1952, five princes were given the title "Krom".
On May 8, 1950, Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Dhaninivat was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Bidyalabh Bridhyakorn.
On May 5, 1952, Phra Chao Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Chumbhotbongse Boripatra was appointed Phra Chao Worawongther Krommamuen Nakhonsawansakdipinit; Phra Chao Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Wan Waithayakon was appointed Phra Chao Worawongther Krommamuen Naradhip Bongprabandh; Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Alongkot was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Adisorn Udomsak; and Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Nakkhatra Mangkala was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Chanthaburi Suranath.
The next person to receive the title was Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana in May 1995.
Nithinand Yorsaengrat
The Nation
HRH didn't want higher rank than her father : official
Published on January 4, 2008
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana is the only female member of the Chakri Family in the reign of King Rama IX to have been given the noble title "Krom". His Majesty King Bhumibol gave Her Royal Highness the title "Somdet Phra Chao Phee Nang Ther Chao Fa Galyani Vadhana Krommaluang Narathiwat Rajanagarindra" to celebrate Her Royal Highness's sixth cycle (72nd) birthday anniversary on May 6, 1995.
According a senior official of Justice Ministry and an expert on Thai history and culture, Thongtong Chandrangsu, His Majesty wanted give the Princess a position higher than "Krom", but she said she did not want to be put on a higher stature than their father HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla. "She also chose the province 'Narathiwat', as she said it is located close to Songkhla and the name sounded beautiful," Thongtong said on Channel 9.
Noble titles given to members of the Royal Family are categorised into birth titles and appointed titles. The highest birth title is Chao Fa, followed by Phra Ong Chao, Mom Chao, Mom Rajawongse and Mom Luang. Appointed titles are granted by the King. Royal family members with lower birth titles may be given a higher status, such as a Mom Chao could be promoted to Phra Ong Chao or Phra Ong Chao to Chao Tang Krom.
The title Chao Tang Krom first appeared in the Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Narai and was categorised into four ranks: Krommaphra, Krommaluang, Krommakhun and Krommamuen. Krommaphra was the title for the Royal Mother and the Crown Prince, Krommaluang was for consorts or respected princesses, Krommakhun was for the Crown Prince and Krommamuen was for princes and princesses lower in rank than the Crown Prince.
In the Rattanakosin period, the title "Chao Tang Krom" was categorised into five ranks: Krom Phraya or Krom Somdet Phra was for the most respected princes and princesses; Krommaphra for the Royal Mother, respected elder princes and princesses; Krommaluang for elder princes and princesses; Krommakhun for young princes and princesses; and Krommamuen for Phra Ong Chao or the princes and princesses lower in rank than Chao Fa.
In the Ayutthaya period, the title "Krom" was given to honour princes and princesses who worked well and merited a cadre to assist them under their supervision in the form of a unit or "Krom".
Since the reign of King Rama V, after the abolition of slavery in 1905 when ordinary people were no longer forced to work for the royal court, "Krom" has only been an honorary title. King Rama V gave his children the title "Krom" with the name of provinces in Thailand.
During the present reign, in 1950 and 1952, five princes were given the title "Krom".
On May 8, 1950, Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Dhaninivat was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Bidyalabh Bridhyakorn.
On May 5, 1952, Phra Chao Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Chumbhotbongse Boripatra was appointed Phra Chao Worawongther Krommamuen Nakhonsawansakdipinit; Phra Chao Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Wan Waithayakon was appointed Phra Chao Worawongther Krommamuen Naradhip Bongprabandh; Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Alongkot was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Adisorn Udomsak; and Phra Worawongther Phra Ong Chao Nakkhatra Mangkala was appointed Phra Worawongther Krommamuen Chanthaburi Suranath.
The next person to receive the title was Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana in May 1995.
Nithinand Yorsaengrat
The Nation
Suriya to make gold teak coffin
Suriya to make gold teak coffin
Suriya Heep Sop (Suriya Coffin) will build a coffin for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Measuring 2.19 metres in length and 26 inches wide, the coffin will be made of 100-year-old golden teakwood painted in purple oak. It will be built in the Louis style with a movable throne and featuring golden walnut buttons.
Company owner Pornthep Suriya said the coffin would be specially decorated with rose carvings and the inside would be covered by silk in a golden cream colour. He said the coffin's design would be similar to that of the coffin built for the Princess Mother.
Pornthep said it was an honour to receive royal grace from HM the King to do the work. Suriya Coffin has previously built coffins for HRH Princess Sri Nagarindra, Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara (mother of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit) and Khun Poom Jensen (grandson of His Majesty the King).
Culture Minister Khunying Kaisri Sri-aroon said the ministry would consult with the Bureau of the Royal Household before appointing the Fine Art Department to design a royal cremation building for the Princess.
Arvudh Ngernchuklin, the former director of the Fine Art Department, who designed the royal cremation building for HRH Princess Sri Nagarindra, said the department had prepared all information and would be ready to start work as soon as it was appointed.
The Nation
Suriya Heep Sop (Suriya Coffin) will build a coffin for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Measuring 2.19 metres in length and 26 inches wide, the coffin will be made of 100-year-old golden teakwood painted in purple oak. It will be built in the Louis style with a movable throne and featuring golden walnut buttons.
Company owner Pornthep Suriya said the coffin would be specially decorated with rose carvings and the inside would be covered by silk in a golden cream colour. He said the coffin's design would be similar to that of the coffin built for the Princess Mother.
Pornthep said it was an honour to receive royal grace from HM the King to do the work. Suriya Coffin has previously built coffins for HRH Princess Sri Nagarindra, Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara (mother of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit) and Khun Poom Jensen (grandson of His Majesty the King).
Culture Minister Khunying Kaisri Sri-aroon said the ministry would consult with the Bureau of the Royal Household before appointing the Fine Art Department to design a royal cremation building for the Princess.
Arvudh Ngernchuklin, the former director of the Fine Art Department, who designed the royal cremation building for HRH Princess Sri Nagarindra, said the department had prepared all information and would be ready to start work as soon as it was appointed.
The Nation
Review on catfish ban
Review on catfish ban
The border ban on catching the rare giant catfish along the stretch of the Mekong River in Chiang Khong district is likely to be reviewed this year since a band of local fishermen has recently demanded the resumption of the traditional catch.
Published on January 6, 2008
"There are 12 out of a total of 68 giant-catfish fishermen who want to continue fishing this season beginning in April," Phisit Wanatham, chairman of the Chiang Khong Giant Catfish Group, said yesterday.
The ban was imposed last year by local Thai-Lao authorities in Chiang Khong and Huay Sai towns after international environmental group WWF led a movement to stop harvesting the endangered species in order to prevent its extinction.
Most Thai and Lao fishermen have agreed to end their decades-long pursuit, but some Thai fishermen continued laying nets, prompting Laotian authorities to send a protest letter to Chiang Khong authorities about the infraction.
"The 12 fishermen claimed the ban had been decided on by only some groups of local fishermen, not including themselves, and they insist on pursuing their traditional livelihood," Phisit said.
Chinaphat Chaimol
The Nation
The border ban on catching the rare giant catfish along the stretch of the Mekong River in Chiang Khong district is likely to be reviewed this year since a band of local fishermen has recently demanded the resumption of the traditional catch.
Published on January 6, 2008
"There are 12 out of a total of 68 giant-catfish fishermen who want to continue fishing this season beginning in April," Phisit Wanatham, chairman of the Chiang Khong Giant Catfish Group, said yesterday.
The ban was imposed last year by local Thai-Lao authorities in Chiang Khong and Huay Sai towns after international environmental group WWF led a movement to stop harvesting the endangered species in order to prevent its extinction.
Most Thai and Lao fishermen have agreed to end their decades-long pursuit, but some Thai fishermen continued laying nets, prompting Laotian authorities to send a protest letter to Chiang Khong authorities about the infraction.
"The 12 fishermen claimed the ban had been decided on by only some groups of local fishermen, not including themselves, and they insist on pursuing their traditional livelihood," Phisit said.
Chinaphat Chaimol
The Nation
Public take part in rites
Public take part in rites
The Royal Household Bureau allowed the public to enter the Grand Palace to participate in the bathing rites for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Around 15,000 people waited in the designated location within the compound of the palace yesterday afternoon.
The rites, conducted in front of the Princess's portrait, were held at Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion.
The bureau requested people wanting to participate to dress politely. Women were asked to wear black long skirts and black court shoes.
HRH the Princess Sri Nagarindra's Medical Volunteer Foundation secretary-general Dr Pramuk Chanthawimon said he would continue giving medical treatment to rural people in remote areas, particularly in the North and South. Princess Galyani had been concerned about their health and education and had continually visited and assisted poor people after she became chairwoman of the foundation.
"The Princess donated Bt30 million to renovate a former building of the Medical Science Department as the office for the foundation. She also urged volunteer doctors to work with mercy and sympathy," Pramuk said.
Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin, Science Minister Yongyuth Yuthavong and former health minister Dr Sem Pringpuangkaew took part in the bathing rites.
People Power Party secretary-general Surapong Suebwonglee and Noppadon Pattama, the lawyer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, were accompanied by seven other party members.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, Banyat Bantadtan and 17 party members went to the palace.
Other participants included actresses Thanyares Engtrakul, Nadia Nimitvanich, Warattaya Nilkuha, Usamanee Vitrayanon and Thikamporn Rita-apinan.
Some members of the public had been waiting to enter the palace since 8am.
Kanda Inpa, 52, and Aree Chuenkwamdee, 40, from Wat Karuhabodi community in Bangkok' s Bang Phlat district, said they had heard the news of the Princess's death on TV.
"We feel very sad that the Princess has passed away because we had been signing our well wishes for her at Siriraj Hospital every day because we love and respect her," they said.
Chamaiporn Sarachat, 69, from a scout association in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district, said she heard the news at 6am and then headed to the palace with another 10 members. Other scout associations throughout Bangkok arrived later.
The bureau allowed people to conduct rites from 1pm until around 5pm before His Majesty the King arrived at the palace to conduct rites in the Phiman Rattaya Hall containing the Princess's body. Her body then was moved to lie in the Dusit Throne Hall.
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation
The Royal Household Bureau allowed the public to enter the Grand Palace to participate in the bathing rites for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Around 15,000 people waited in the designated location within the compound of the palace yesterday afternoon.
The rites, conducted in front of the Princess's portrait, were held at Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion.
The bureau requested people wanting to participate to dress politely. Women were asked to wear black long skirts and black court shoes.
HRH the Princess Sri Nagarindra's Medical Volunteer Foundation secretary-general Dr Pramuk Chanthawimon said he would continue giving medical treatment to rural people in remote areas, particularly in the North and South. Princess Galyani had been concerned about their health and education and had continually visited and assisted poor people after she became chairwoman of the foundation.
"The Princess donated Bt30 million to renovate a former building of the Medical Science Department as the office for the foundation. She also urged volunteer doctors to work with mercy and sympathy," Pramuk said.
Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin, Science Minister Yongyuth Yuthavong and former health minister Dr Sem Pringpuangkaew took part in the bathing rites.
People Power Party secretary-general Surapong Suebwonglee and Noppadon Pattama, the lawyer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, were accompanied by seven other party members.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, Banyat Bantadtan and 17 party members went to the palace.
Other participants included actresses Thanyares Engtrakul, Nadia Nimitvanich, Warattaya Nilkuha, Usamanee Vitrayanon and Thikamporn Rita-apinan.
Some members of the public had been waiting to enter the palace since 8am.
Kanda Inpa, 52, and Aree Chuenkwamdee, 40, from Wat Karuhabodi community in Bangkok' s Bang Phlat district, said they had heard the news of the Princess's death on TV.
"We feel very sad that the Princess has passed away because we had been signing our well wishes for her at Siriraj Hospital every day because we love and respect her," they said.
Chamaiporn Sarachat, 69, from a scout association in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district, said she heard the news at 6am and then headed to the palace with another 10 members. Other scout associations throughout Bangkok arrived later.
The bureau allowed people to conduct rites from 1pm until around 5pm before His Majesty the King arrived at the palace to conduct rites in the Phiman Rattaya Hall containing the Princess's body. Her body then was moved to lie in the Dusit Throne Hall.
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation
Princess-sponsored foundation to continue work
Princess-sponsored foundation to continue work
The Thanyarak Breast Foundation under the Patronage of HRH The Princess Mother at Siriraj Hospital vowed Monday to continue the mission of its president, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana - who passed away last Wednesday - to prevent and treat breast cancer.
HRH the Princess had raised funds to buy mammogram devices to give underprivileged patients access to modern medical technology. Many breast cancer patients have said they appreciated HRH the Princess' efforts in supporting the Foundation's work.
Dr Thammanit Aungsusingh, the Foundation's secretarygeneral, said the foundation was established in 1995 by HRH the Princess Mother, who was concerned about the rising number of breastcancer patients. The disease is the country's second leading cause of death among women after cervical cancer. Since the cause of breast cancer is not known, the best way to prevent it or increase the chance of survival is to detect it at an early stage, he said.
As the Foundation's president, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana did much of the work by herself, and contacted Siriraj Hospital to ask for a space for the Thanyarak Breast Centre.
"Even though this is a small foundation, HRH the Princess paid attention to it and presided over every annual meeting. The Princess was very meticulous; she noticed even a slight misspelling. Thus, all the staff follow her example in order to get good results," he said.
"HRH the Princess raised funds for the Foundation every year and provided money from HRH the Princess Mother's Charity Fund to buy digital mammogram devices, which are very expensive," he said.
The Princess followed the Princess Mother's instruction that they should provide modern technology to treat rich and poor patients with equity. In addition they sent mobile medical units to many areas to give people better access to medical treatment, he added.
The Thanyarak Breast Centre currently has 30 doctors and medical staffers and treats 120130 patients a day. With extended service hours, the centre is estimated to diagnose and treat about 30,000 people per year. Its campaign for women to do selfcheck breast examination began in 2000 and by last year the Public Health Ministry had trained 300,000 health volunteers to teach the selfcheck method, which is the best way to detect for possible cancer at the earliest stage.
"Although HRH the Princess has passed away, the Foundation committee is determined to continue everything as she had wished - be it in training or in the continuation of good quality services," he said.
A breast cancer patient, Manassanan Ranyatasewi, said that since she moved back to Thailand from England in 2004, she underwent a breast checkup at the centre every six months and was diagnosed with the cancer. She underwent a surgery at the end of 2005. She said she felt very grateful for the work of HRH the Princess and HRH the Princess Mother.
"I've travelled to many countries and there is nowhere else like Thailand where we have HM the King and royal family members who care for and help their subjects," she said.
The Thanyarak Breast Foundation under the Patronage of HRH The Princess Mother at Siriraj Hospital vowed Monday to continue the mission of its president, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana - who passed away last Wednesday - to prevent and treat breast cancer.
HRH the Princess had raised funds to buy mammogram devices to give underprivileged patients access to modern medical technology. Many breast cancer patients have said they appreciated HRH the Princess' efforts in supporting the Foundation's work.
Dr Thammanit Aungsusingh, the Foundation's secretarygeneral, said the foundation was established in 1995 by HRH the Princess Mother, who was concerned about the rising number of breastcancer patients. The disease is the country's second leading cause of death among women after cervical cancer. Since the cause of breast cancer is not known, the best way to prevent it or increase the chance of survival is to detect it at an early stage, he said.
As the Foundation's president, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana did much of the work by herself, and contacted Siriraj Hospital to ask for a space for the Thanyarak Breast Centre.
"Even though this is a small foundation, HRH the Princess paid attention to it and presided over every annual meeting. The Princess was very meticulous; she noticed even a slight misspelling. Thus, all the staff follow her example in order to get good results," he said.
"HRH the Princess raised funds for the Foundation every year and provided money from HRH the Princess Mother's Charity Fund to buy digital mammogram devices, which are very expensive," he said.
The Princess followed the Princess Mother's instruction that they should provide modern technology to treat rich and poor patients with equity. In addition they sent mobile medical units to many areas to give people better access to medical treatment, he added.
The Thanyarak Breast Centre currently has 30 doctors and medical staffers and treats 120130 patients a day. With extended service hours, the centre is estimated to diagnose and treat about 30,000 people per year. Its campaign for women to do selfcheck breast examination began in 2000 and by last year the Public Health Ministry had trained 300,000 health volunteers to teach the selfcheck method, which is the best way to detect for possible cancer at the earliest stage.
"Although HRH the Princess has passed away, the Foundation committee is determined to continue everything as she had wished - be it in training or in the continuation of good quality services," he said.
A breast cancer patient, Manassanan Ranyatasewi, said that since she moved back to Thailand from England in 2004, she underwent a breast checkup at the centre every six months and was diagnosed with the cancer. She underwent a surgery at the end of 2005. She said she felt very grateful for the work of HRH the Princess and HRH the Princess Mother.
"I've travelled to many countries and there is nowhere else like Thailand where we have HM the King and royal family members who care for and help their subjects," she said.
Princess, public pay tribute
Princess, public pay tribute
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday provided a meal to eight monks performing praying services for her aunt, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 5, 2008
The elder sister of HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 84 early Wednesday.
In response to His Majesty's instruction, royal merit-making ceremonies for the princess will continue for seven days since the day she passed away.
During the 100-day mourning period, praying ceremonies will continue at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from 6am to midnight every day. The funeral ensemble will perform mourning music at regular intervals.
Members of the public were allowed to pay their tributes to the princess at the Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion inside the Grand Palace. A portrait of the Princess was placed so that mourners could show their respect for her.
There were also books in which the mourners could sign their messages for the Princess.
A total of 15,891 people signed messages at the pavilion yesterday.
The Nation
Three jumbo mourners
Three elephants will be among the millions mourning the passing of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, who adopted them.
Published on January 6, 2008
The three pachyderms are living at a shelter in Lampang under the supervision of the National Elephant Institute.
The first elephant is a 14-year-old cow named Phang Phra Thida Juthanant. She was adopted on October 8, 1994, about a year after she was born.
The Princess later accepted patronage of the NEI and paid an annual visit to Phang and the shelter every year. On these occasions she donated to the shelter and several other NEI concerns.
She subsequently adopted two more elephants, which shared her birthday, May 6. Phang Wanalee was born in 1997 and Phang Aleena in 2004.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday provided a meal to eight monks performing praying services for her aunt, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 5, 2008
The elder sister of HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 84 early Wednesday.
In response to His Majesty's instruction, royal merit-making ceremonies for the princess will continue for seven days since the day she passed away.
During the 100-day mourning period, praying ceremonies will continue at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from 6am to midnight every day. The funeral ensemble will perform mourning music at regular intervals.
Members of the public were allowed to pay their tributes to the princess at the Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion inside the Grand Palace. A portrait of the Princess was placed so that mourners could show their respect for her.
There were also books in which the mourners could sign their messages for the Princess.
A total of 15,891 people signed messages at the pavilion yesterday.
The Nation
Three jumbo mourners
Three elephants will be among the millions mourning the passing of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, who adopted them.
Published on January 6, 2008
The three pachyderms are living at a shelter in Lampang under the supervision of the National Elephant Institute.
The first elephant is a 14-year-old cow named Phang Phra Thida Juthanant. She was adopted on October 8, 1994, about a year after she was born.
The Princess later accepted patronage of the NEI and paid an annual visit to Phang and the shelter every year. On these occasions she donated to the shelter and several other NEI concerns.
She subsequently adopted two more elephants, which shared her birthday, May 6. Phang Wanalee was born in 1997 and Phang Aleena in 2004.
Princess bountiful
MEDICINE
Princess bountiful
Kidney patients'expenses slashed by her foundation
Published on January 6, 2008
Watcharapong Settasakkho, a 25-year-old engineer who lives in Kanchanaburi province, was expected to die of chronic kidney disease in the middle of last year but survived by the grace of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
"I am very grateful to her for saving my life," he said. "The cost of treatment for this disease is very high, and if she had not helped me I can't imagine how I would have survived."
Watcharapong had been suffering from kidney disease since his last year at Sri Pathum University in Bangkok. When it was found that neither of his kidneys could function any longer he was admitted to Rajvithi Hospital, where he also suffered from depression.
"One doctor suggested I consult the Kidney Foundation of Thailand and ask about a transplant, and I did have the operation," he said
The foundation was established 28 years ago and chaired by the Princess. It was established to help patients with kidney disease, particularly those in the last stages who needed transplants but could not pay.
The cost was Bt2,000 per session, and there were two sessions a week. Most could not afford this. The foundation charged them only Bt500 to Bt1,000.
"I don't know the words to express my deep gratitude for her kindness," he said.
Jiraporn Worathitaporn, 42, was also suffering from chronic kidney disease and received treatment from the foundation.
"I had suffered for seven years. I was treated at a private hospital, but it was so expensive. Then I was advised to go to the foundation for cheaper treatment," she said
Jiraporn has now been receiving peritoneal dialysis at least twice a week from the foundation for seven years.
Princess bountiful
Kidney patients'expenses slashed by her foundation
Published on January 6, 2008
Watcharapong Settasakkho, a 25-year-old engineer who lives in Kanchanaburi province, was expected to die of chronic kidney disease in the middle of last year but survived by the grace of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana.
"I am very grateful to her for saving my life," he said. "The cost of treatment for this disease is very high, and if she had not helped me I can't imagine how I would have survived."
Watcharapong had been suffering from kidney disease since his last year at Sri Pathum University in Bangkok. When it was found that neither of his kidneys could function any longer he was admitted to Rajvithi Hospital, where he also suffered from depression.
"One doctor suggested I consult the Kidney Foundation of Thailand and ask about a transplant, and I did have the operation," he said
The foundation was established 28 years ago and chaired by the Princess. It was established to help patients with kidney disease, particularly those in the last stages who needed transplants but could not pay.
The cost was Bt2,000 per session, and there were two sessions a week. Most could not afford this. The foundation charged them only Bt500 to Bt1,000.
"I don't know the words to express my deep gratitude for her kindness," he said.
Jiraporn Worathitaporn, 42, was also suffering from chronic kidney disease and received treatment from the foundation.
"I had suffered for seven years. I was treated at a private hospital, but it was so expensive. Then I was advised to go to the foundation for cheaper treatment," she said
Jiraporn has now been receiving peritoneal dialysis at least twice a week from the foundation for seven years.
People mourn over the loss of the great princess
People mourn over the loss of the great princess
Ups ten thousand of Thai people assembled together and paid respect to the portrait of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, who passed away early Wednesday morning, at Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion, Grand palace.
After the His Majesty the King has permitted member of public to participate the ceremony at Grand Palace since last Wednesday.
Tipanant Payuwong, 44, was the one of many people who were crying after paid respect to the picture of princess.
She woke up very early in the morning to prepare herself and travel from Nonthaburi province and directly to Grand Palace to pay respect to the picture of princess.
After she had been inside the Pavilion, she sat in front of Sala Thai Samakhom Pavilion, held picture of princess at her left hand side, which she took from Thai magazine when she was four years old, and then crying.
"This pictures [picture of princess] is so important to me. The princess had inspired me to make merit and scarified my self to society. I always carried this picture with me all the time wherever and whenever I had visited."
"I was very shocked when I'd heard the news from television on Wednesday early morning about the death of princess," she said with her red eyes caused by nonstop crying.
"Because she had contributed many things to Thai society and that why I love her so much. I used to think that someday I want to be live her," she said.
Tipanant said she admired the princess and will follow the footsteps of princess to make merit for society.
While, The Asset Examination Committee (AEC)'s president, Nam Yimyam led a group of AEC's member to pay respect to the picture of princess in the early afternoon included Khunying Jaruvan Mainthaka, the auditor general and AEC's member.
Khunying Jaruvan said she felt so sadness when she heard that the princess had pass away. She used to serve the princess as the auditor for the princess's foundation to support the academic olympic competition when she was temporally withdrawn from the auditorgeneral position last two years.
"She had asked me for help and I worked for her because of her mercy which she gave to me and that's enough for me "
"At the first moment when I heard the news about the death of princess, I could not imagine what will happened to me." she said with the tremble sound.
Sirikorn Maneerin, the former deputy minister of Education, said the princess had contributed a lot of her property to the education program such as The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology which support funding and encourage Thai student to be trained their scientific and technological skill which could compete with other student around the world at the World Academic Olympic Competition.
"That's was a good thing for Thai student which the princess had done a lot for the education in Thailand particularly for science and technology," she said.
However, to mourning for the princess and memories member of public about the activities of princess, The Ministry of Cultures led by the director of public relation department, Pimporn Chaititsakul had distribute the book which commemorated for the The 84th Birthday Anniversary of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana to people who would join to pay respect to the picture of princess at the Grand Palace.
About 700,000 books were published by the ministry and would be distribute to all people across country during the mourning period.
by Pongphon Sarnsamak
The nation
Ups ten thousand of Thai people assembled together and paid respect to the portrait of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, who passed away early Wednesday morning, at Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion, Grand palace.
After the His Majesty the King has permitted member of public to participate the ceremony at Grand Palace since last Wednesday.
Tipanant Payuwong, 44, was the one of many people who were crying after paid respect to the picture of princess.
She woke up very early in the morning to prepare herself and travel from Nonthaburi province and directly to Grand Palace to pay respect to the picture of princess.
After she had been inside the Pavilion, she sat in front of Sala Thai Samakhom Pavilion, held picture of princess at her left hand side, which she took from Thai magazine when she was four years old, and then crying.
"This pictures [picture of princess] is so important to me. The princess had inspired me to make merit and scarified my self to society. I always carried this picture with me all the time wherever and whenever I had visited."
"I was very shocked when I'd heard the news from television on Wednesday early morning about the death of princess," she said with her red eyes caused by nonstop crying.
"Because she had contributed many things to Thai society and that why I love her so much. I used to think that someday I want to be live her," she said.
Tipanant said she admired the princess and will follow the footsteps of princess to make merit for society.
While, The Asset Examination Committee (AEC)'s president, Nam Yimyam led a group of AEC's member to pay respect to the picture of princess in the early afternoon included Khunying Jaruvan Mainthaka, the auditor general and AEC's member.
Khunying Jaruvan said she felt so sadness when she heard that the princess had pass away. She used to serve the princess as the auditor for the princess's foundation to support the academic olympic competition when she was temporally withdrawn from the auditorgeneral position last two years.
"She had asked me for help and I worked for her because of her mercy which she gave to me and that's enough for me "
"At the first moment when I heard the news about the death of princess, I could not imagine what will happened to me." she said with the tremble sound.
Sirikorn Maneerin, the former deputy minister of Education, said the princess had contributed a lot of her property to the education program such as The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology which support funding and encourage Thai student to be trained their scientific and technological skill which could compete with other student around the world at the World Academic Olympic Competition.
"That's was a good thing for Thai student which the princess had done a lot for the education in Thailand particularly for science and technology," she said.
However, to mourning for the princess and memories member of public about the activities of princess, The Ministry of Cultures led by the director of public relation department, Pimporn Chaititsakul had distribute the book which commemorated for the The 84th Birthday Anniversary of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana to people who would join to pay respect to the picture of princess at the Grand Palace.
About 700,000 books were published by the ministry and would be distribute to all people across country during the mourning period.
by Pongphon Sarnsamak
The nation
No parking in these sois
No parking in these sois
The Royal Gazette of January 3 contains a prohibition on vehicles stopping or parking in specified sois. It requires some sois to be one way, too.
The direction is aimed at easing traffic congestion.
The volume of traffic on many roads and sois has increased, while thoroughfares are limited, resulting in heavy congestion, the Royal Gazette said. The following regulations are effective immediately.
1. Vehicles are prohibited stopping or parking along the first 50 metres of Soi Jathuchoke on Sukhaphibal 5 Road at all times.
2. Vehicles are prohibited from parking at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi RamIndra 40 from RamIndra Road and the first 50 metres from Nuan Chan Road. Parking in the rest of the soi is banned between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 8pm but. Parking is permitted elsewhere on alternate days.
3. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres Soi Lat Phrao 41 and between 5am and 8pm for the remainder of the soi to Klong Lat Phrao.
4. Parking is prohibited along the first 200 metres of the road along the northern side of Klong Phasicharoen between 7am and 9am and 4pm to 6pm, except on public holidays.
5. Parking is prohibited along the southern side of Klong Phasicharoen until the Ban Bon 5 intersection between 7am and 9am and 3pm and 6pm, except on public holidays.
6. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi Rama II until the Rang Pho railway station between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 7pm. Elsewhere parking is prohibited on alternate days.
7. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 21 until the first intersection.
8. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 40 to the bridge across Bang Chak Canal.
9. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 42 to the intersection with the Tha Phra Complex.
10. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi Phetkasem 69 on the Phetkasem Road side and on the Klong Phasicharoen Bridge side. Elsewhere parking is prohibited between 6am and 10am and 3pm and 9pm. Parking is prohibited at all times on the outbound lane along Klong Thaweewattana.
11. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres Ratchadaphisek 32 and 36.
12. Soi VibhavadiRangsit 9 is one way from Phaholyothin Road to VibhavadiRangsit Road at all times.
13. The southern Rajdamnoen Klang Road from Tanao Intersection to Dao Siam Intersection is one way and parking is prohibited between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 8pm.
14. Parking is prohibited on the southern side of Pran Nok Road opposite Siriraj Hospital from Siriraj Intersection to Pran Nok Pier between 5am and 10pm, except on Sundays.
The Royal Gazette of January 3 contains a prohibition on vehicles stopping or parking in specified sois. It requires some sois to be one way, too.
The direction is aimed at easing traffic congestion.
The volume of traffic on many roads and sois has increased, while thoroughfares are limited, resulting in heavy congestion, the Royal Gazette said. The following regulations are effective immediately.
1. Vehicles are prohibited stopping or parking along the first 50 metres of Soi Jathuchoke on Sukhaphibal 5 Road at all times.
2. Vehicles are prohibited from parking at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi RamIndra 40 from RamIndra Road and the first 50 metres from Nuan Chan Road. Parking in the rest of the soi is banned between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 8pm but. Parking is permitted elsewhere on alternate days.
3. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres Soi Lat Phrao 41 and between 5am and 8pm for the remainder of the soi to Klong Lat Phrao.
4. Parking is prohibited along the first 200 metres of the road along the northern side of Klong Phasicharoen between 7am and 9am and 4pm to 6pm, except on public holidays.
5. Parking is prohibited along the southern side of Klong Phasicharoen until the Ban Bon 5 intersection between 7am and 9am and 3pm and 6pm, except on public holidays.
6. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi Rama II until the Rang Pho railway station between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 7pm. Elsewhere parking is prohibited on alternate days.
7. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 21 until the first intersection.
8. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 40 to the bridge across Bang Chak Canal.
9. Parking is prohibited at all times from the mouth of Soi Phetkasem 42 to the intersection with the Tha Phra Complex.
10. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres of Soi Phetkasem 69 on the Phetkasem Road side and on the Klong Phasicharoen Bridge side. Elsewhere parking is prohibited between 6am and 10am and 3pm and 9pm. Parking is prohibited at all times on the outbound lane along Klong Thaweewattana.
11. Parking is prohibited at all times along the first 50 metres Ratchadaphisek 32 and 36.
12. Soi VibhavadiRangsit 9 is one way from Phaholyothin Road to VibhavadiRangsit Road at all times.
13. The southern Rajdamnoen Klang Road from Tanao Intersection to Dao Siam Intersection is one way and parking is prohibited between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 8pm.
14. Parking is prohibited on the southern side of Pran Nok Road opposite Siriraj Hospital from Siriraj Intersection to Pran Nok Pier between 5am and 10pm, except on Sundays.
New focus for Children's Day
New focus for Children's Day
The Education Ministry will focus on educational activities and an exhibition honouring HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana for Children's Day on Jan 12.
Published on January 4, 2008
Assigned by a 1955 Cabinet resolution to host a celebration on the second Saturday of every January, the ministry will stage the 53rd National Children's Day event at its courtyard near Padungkrungkasem Canal, permanent secretary Jaruayporn Thoranin said yesterday.
Dusit Plaza and Sanam Seupa, the usual venues, were within royal grounds. As the Royal Household Bureau had declared a 100-day mourning period for the late Princess, it was best to move to a new site, she said.
Academic activities will include quizzes, with 4,000 prizes, and an open house for youths to visit important places, she said. WorkPoint Entertainment will arrange a children's version of a television quiz show called "Game Tossakan".
The exhibition will invite children and youths to learn and appreciate the Princess's contributions to the Kingdom, she said.
A memorial with a photograph of HRH will be placed at the entrance for parents and kids to pay their respects. The ministry will direct all governors to sponsor similar proceedings in their provinces, she added.
National Children's Day 2008 books - entitled "Cheun Klao" (Cherished over one's head) with a photo of Princess Galyani on the cover - will be sold for Bt10.
Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said National Children's Day festivals were scheduled for the Railway Park in Chatuchak and the Thai-Japanese Youth Centre in Din Daeng. Instead of merriment, the activities will be educational, featuring scholarships.
The city will join with groups under the Princess's patronage to hold an exhibition and commemoration ceremony at City Hall's Lan Khon Muang Plaza from Monday to April 11, he said.
About 50,000 copies of the book "Sathit Na Duangjai" to celebrate the Princess's 84th birthday will be handed out to visitors to the exhibition.
A ceremony to make merit for the Princess by giving food to 185 monks will take place in all districts on three occasions - the seventh day (Jan 9), the 50th (Feb 21) and the 100th (April 11) after the Princess's passing.
Police stations nationwide will prepare a place where locals can pay their respects to the Princess.
The Nation
The Education Ministry will focus on educational activities and an exhibition honouring HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana for Children's Day on Jan 12.
Published on January 4, 2008
Assigned by a 1955 Cabinet resolution to host a celebration on the second Saturday of every January, the ministry will stage the 53rd National Children's Day event at its courtyard near Padungkrungkasem Canal, permanent secretary Jaruayporn Thoranin said yesterday.
Dusit Plaza and Sanam Seupa, the usual venues, were within royal grounds. As the Royal Household Bureau had declared a 100-day mourning period for the late Princess, it was best to move to a new site, she said.
Academic activities will include quizzes, with 4,000 prizes, and an open house for youths to visit important places, she said. WorkPoint Entertainment will arrange a children's version of a television quiz show called "Game Tossakan".
The exhibition will invite children and youths to learn and appreciate the Princess's contributions to the Kingdom, she said.
A memorial with a photograph of HRH will be placed at the entrance for parents and kids to pay their respects. The ministry will direct all governors to sponsor similar proceedings in their provinces, she added.
National Children's Day 2008 books - entitled "Cheun Klao" (Cherished over one's head) with a photo of Princess Galyani on the cover - will be sold for Bt10.
Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said National Children's Day festivals were scheduled for the Railway Park in Chatuchak and the Thai-Japanese Youth Centre in Din Daeng. Instead of merriment, the activities will be educational, featuring scholarships.
The city will join with groups under the Princess's patronage to hold an exhibition and commemoration ceremony at City Hall's Lan Khon Muang Plaza from Monday to April 11, he said.
About 50,000 copies of the book "Sathit Na Duangjai" to celebrate the Princess's 84th birthday will be handed out to visitors to the exhibition.
A ceremony to make merit for the Princess by giving food to 185 monks will take place in all districts on three occasions - the seventh day (Jan 9), the 50th (Feb 21) and the 100th (April 11) after the Princess's passing.
Police stations nationwide will prepare a place where locals can pay their respects to the Princess.
The Nation
Merit-making helps spirit rest
Merit-making helps spirit rest
Buddhists believe that a merit-making ceremony to bless the spirit of the deceased both before and after cremation is important.
Published on January 5, 2008
The ceremony helps the deceased to rest in peace. Without dhamma or Buddhist chanting by monks, the spirit, with an unconscious mind, might be lost in an unknown destiny between the worlds of the deceased and the living. When their karma - activities that bring upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation - causes them to be born again, as only enlightened persons will not be born anew, they might suffer a sad fate.
For deceased royal personages, the ceremony must be held with elegance to honour those returning home in Buddhist heaven. In terms of deva-raja (god-king), which is based on Brahmin and Buddhist beliefs, royals, especially the king, are incarnations of god or angels in Buddhist heaven, coming to earth to take care of the people.
Although Thais nowadays do not believe in deva-raja, they feel it's more polite to say that their beloved royal personages have returned to their home in heaven.
In general, merit-making for the deceased begins on the first day of the funeral. The deceased will be laid on a bed with head turned to the west. The most respected or eldest person in the family will comb the body's hair halfway from front-to-back and halfway from back-to-front. After that, relatives and friends will sprinkle holy water on the right hand of the deceased.
At a later time, the deceased will be put into a coffin decorated with flowers and a photo of the deceased. When the monks finish preaching the fourth cycle of Phra Abhidhamma, a collection of analytical treatises based on lists of categories drawn from the teachings in the Buddhist discourses, close relatives will offer robes and necessities to the monks and the monks will pray for the deceased.
The merit-making ceremony might continue for three, five, seven or 100 days, depending on what the relatives agree to.
In the royal merit-making ceremony, honorary ornaments will be put in the front and to the side of a coffin including a golden urn decorated with golden flowers, golden and silver flower bushes and royal honorary necessities.
For the Princess Mother's funeral in 1995, His Majesty the King invited monks from nine royal Buddhist temples - Phra Chetupon, Saket, Maha That, Suthat, Chakrwat Rajawas, Rakang, Prayurawongsawat, Anongkaram and Rajasitharam - to preach Phra Abhidhamma at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall for 100 days. After that, members of royal families, top government officials and other senior figures held the merit-making ceremony until February 29, 1996 - nine days before the royal cremation on March 10.
During that time, the special royal merit-making ceremony took place every Tuesday, the day the Princess Mother passed away.
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Buddhists believe that a merit-making ceremony to bless the spirit of the deceased both before and after cremation is important.
Published on January 5, 2008
The ceremony helps the deceased to rest in peace. Without dhamma or Buddhist chanting by monks, the spirit, with an unconscious mind, might be lost in an unknown destiny between the worlds of the deceased and the living. When their karma - activities that bring upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation - causes them to be born again, as only enlightened persons will not be born anew, they might suffer a sad fate.
For deceased royal personages, the ceremony must be held with elegance to honour those returning home in Buddhist heaven. In terms of deva-raja (god-king), which is based on Brahmin and Buddhist beliefs, royals, especially the king, are incarnations of god or angels in Buddhist heaven, coming to earth to take care of the people.
Although Thais nowadays do not believe in deva-raja, they feel it's more polite to say that their beloved royal personages have returned to their home in heaven.
In general, merit-making for the deceased begins on the first day of the funeral. The deceased will be laid on a bed with head turned to the west. The most respected or eldest person in the family will comb the body's hair halfway from front-to-back and halfway from back-to-front. After that, relatives and friends will sprinkle holy water on the right hand of the deceased.
At a later time, the deceased will be put into a coffin decorated with flowers and a photo of the deceased. When the monks finish preaching the fourth cycle of Phra Abhidhamma, a collection of analytical treatises based on lists of categories drawn from the teachings in the Buddhist discourses, close relatives will offer robes and necessities to the monks and the monks will pray for the deceased.
The merit-making ceremony might continue for three, five, seven or 100 days, depending on what the relatives agree to.
In the royal merit-making ceremony, honorary ornaments will be put in the front and to the side of a coffin including a golden urn decorated with golden flowers, golden and silver flower bushes and royal honorary necessities.
For the Princess Mother's funeral in 1995, His Majesty the King invited monks from nine royal Buddhist temples - Phra Chetupon, Saket, Maha That, Suthat, Chakrwat Rajawas, Rakang, Prayurawongsawat, Anongkaram and Rajasitharam - to preach Phra Abhidhamma at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall for 100 days. After that, members of royal families, top government officials and other senior figures held the merit-making ceremony until February 29, 1996 - nine days before the royal cremation on March 10.
During that time, the special royal merit-making ceremony took place every Tuesday, the day the Princess Mother passed away.
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Guar injured by hunters
Guar injured by hunters
A guar that suffered serious wounds from hunters can return to the wild as soon as it can stand on its own, according to a team of veterinarians tending the ox-like animal.
Published on January 7, 2008
The male bull can now eat on its own with occasional assisted tube-feeding, said veterinarian Jessada Thaewnern of the state-run Khao Kheow Zoo in Chon Buri.
The eight-year-old, 800-kilogram beast was found tied to a rope trap in the jungle at Ang Khanai Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday. It had also been shot under its right eye and at its right hip, while it had a severe cut to its right hind leg bound by the rope.
Jessada said the guar was receiving intravenous glucose and saline solutions, and could now eat up to 20kg of grass and drink up to 10 litres of water each day - amounts close to its regular intake.
The beast has been lifted to a standing position for one hour each time three to four times a day with a special suspension device.
Jessada said the guar needed to stand on its own in order to survive after being released into the wild. A thorough X-ray will be conducted to determine whether its hip bone or right leg had been broken.
The guar, also known as an Indian bison, is found in India and Southeast Asia.
Yoo Senatham, chief of the Ang Khanai Wildlife Sanctuary, which covers five provinces in the East, said the sanctuary was the most fertile jungle area at sea level in Thailand. It covers 674,352 rai and is home to rare and endangered species.
Meanwhile, a man with a gunshot wound to his forehead was found dead yesterday in the jungle near the Thai-Cambodian border in Trat's Bo Rai district. He was identified as a poacher named Charnchai Phetlam, who had died around two days earlier. Police believe his rifle backfired.
A guar that suffered serious wounds from hunters can return to the wild as soon as it can stand on its own, according to a team of veterinarians tending the ox-like animal.
Published on January 7, 2008
The male bull can now eat on its own with occasional assisted tube-feeding, said veterinarian Jessada Thaewnern of the state-run Khao Kheow Zoo in Chon Buri.
The eight-year-old, 800-kilogram beast was found tied to a rope trap in the jungle at Ang Khanai Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday. It had also been shot under its right eye and at its right hip, while it had a severe cut to its right hind leg bound by the rope.
Jessada said the guar was receiving intravenous glucose and saline solutions, and could now eat up to 20kg of grass and drink up to 10 litres of water each day - amounts close to its regular intake.
The beast has been lifted to a standing position for one hour each time three to four times a day with a special suspension device.
Jessada said the guar needed to stand on its own in order to survive after being released into the wild. A thorough X-ray will be conducted to determine whether its hip bone or right leg had been broken.
The guar, also known as an Indian bison, is found in India and Southeast Asia.
Yoo Senatham, chief of the Ang Khanai Wildlife Sanctuary, which covers five provinces in the East, said the sanctuary was the most fertile jungle area at sea level in Thailand. It covers 674,352 rai and is home to rare and endangered species.
Meanwhile, a man with a gunshot wound to his forehead was found dead yesterday in the jungle near the Thai-Cambodian border in Trat's Bo Rai district. He was identified as a poacher named Charnchai Phetlam, who had died around two days earlier. Police believe his rifle backfired.
Grief stricken crowds stream into Siriraj Hospital
Grief stricken crowds stream into Siriraj Hospital
Thousands of people flocked to Siriraj Hospital yesterday morning after learning of the death of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Many were wearing black but some still wore yellow shirts in honour of His Majesty the King. A few people appeared to be overcome with grief but most were calm.
By 10am, some 2.000 people were gathering near the portrait of the late elder sister of the King. Others removed their shoes and prostrated themselves close to the portrait in the 100 Years Pavilion in a gesture of respect. Some took photographs or offered garlands.
"I could only pray that a miracle would happen, but it didn't," said Nithiprapa Sombatrajangkoon, a middle-aged housewife who had visited the hospital many times to wish both the Princess and the King a speedy recovery. "People knew, but we wished she would have lived longer. We love her no less than the King."
Nearby was another housewife, Pirunjit Tienma-thangkoon, handing out leaflets containing a short song she wrote in praise of the Princess in the hope she would recover. The 52-year-old made 1,000 copies and kept handing them out to fellow mourners for free.
"It's like my last expression of feeling. I express this feeling with my heart," she said, encouraging those who took the song sheet to keep the good memory within them.
Both Nithiprapa and Pirunjit had never met or talked to the Princess in person, said Malee Pukmohamad, 30. But there was television, newspapers and other media.
"She's so nice and performed her duties on television like the late Princess Mother. I love them all," said Malee. "I didn't expect her to leave us so soon."
"I was shocked," Ngarmlak Hongdaeng said upon learning about the Princess's death shortly before 3am. The 43-year-old had camped out at the hospital to show moral support for the Princess, whom she described as a "very good person".
On New Year's Day, Ngarmlak went to the Princess's Le Dix Palace. "I wished for the Princess's recovery but it didn't come true," she said before bursting into tears.
Ngarmlak said her heart dropped when she saw all the high-ranking Royal Family members visiting the hospital.
"Though I wanted to see all of them. I didn't want it to happen this way," she said tearfully.
In her memory, the Princess was always by the side of HRH the Princess Sri Nagarindra the Princess Mother. "That shows how much she was grateful and dutiful to her mother," Ngarmlak added.
Lamduan Surinchai, 60, rented a room in a Bangkok apartment block for two months so that she could go to Siriraj Hospital every day.
"At first, I came to express my well wishes to His Majesty. Then, I offered moral support to his elder sister," she said, adding that like other people at the hospital, tears streamed down her face when learning about the Princess's death.
"I sympathised with her and His Majesty. Had my life been able to save her, I would have been willing to die," the Chiang Rai woman said.
Rampai Satai, 38, said she rushed to the hospital after her mother told her about the Princess's death.
"I couldn't believe it. I was speechless," she said. Rampai and her family had visited the hospital every week since His Majesty was admitted to the same hospital in October.
The Princess had been there since June.
While His Majesty recovered and left the hospital in November, he regularly visited his elder sister during the past two months.
Nanthanij Phobsit, 17, visited the hospital yesterday morning hoping to sign another well-wishing message for the Princess only to find out that she already passed away.
Pravit Rojanaphruk,
Kornwipa Kongdejsakda
The Nation
Thousands of people flocked to Siriraj Hospital yesterday morning after learning of the death of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Published on January 3, 2008
Many were wearing black but some still wore yellow shirts in honour of His Majesty the King. A few people appeared to be overcome with grief but most were calm.
By 10am, some 2.000 people were gathering near the portrait of the late elder sister of the King. Others removed their shoes and prostrated themselves close to the portrait in the 100 Years Pavilion in a gesture of respect. Some took photographs or offered garlands.
"I could only pray that a miracle would happen, but it didn't," said Nithiprapa Sombatrajangkoon, a middle-aged housewife who had visited the hospital many times to wish both the Princess and the King a speedy recovery. "People knew, but we wished she would have lived longer. We love her no less than the King."
Nearby was another housewife, Pirunjit Tienma-thangkoon, handing out leaflets containing a short song she wrote in praise of the Princess in the hope she would recover. The 52-year-old made 1,000 copies and kept handing them out to fellow mourners for free.
"It's like my last expression of feeling. I express this feeling with my heart," she said, encouraging those who took the song sheet to keep the good memory within them.
Both Nithiprapa and Pirunjit had never met or talked to the Princess in person, said Malee Pukmohamad, 30. But there was television, newspapers and other media.
"She's so nice and performed her duties on television like the late Princess Mother. I love them all," said Malee. "I didn't expect her to leave us so soon."
"I was shocked," Ngarmlak Hongdaeng said upon learning about the Princess's death shortly before 3am. The 43-year-old had camped out at the hospital to show moral support for the Princess, whom she described as a "very good person".
On New Year's Day, Ngarmlak went to the Princess's Le Dix Palace. "I wished for the Princess's recovery but it didn't come true," she said before bursting into tears.
Ngarmlak said her heart dropped when she saw all the high-ranking Royal Family members visiting the hospital.
"Though I wanted to see all of them. I didn't want it to happen this way," she said tearfully.
In her memory, the Princess was always by the side of HRH the Princess Sri Nagarindra the Princess Mother. "That shows how much she was grateful and dutiful to her mother," Ngarmlak added.
Lamduan Surinchai, 60, rented a room in a Bangkok apartment block for two months so that she could go to Siriraj Hospital every day.
"At first, I came to express my well wishes to His Majesty. Then, I offered moral support to his elder sister," she said, adding that like other people at the hospital, tears streamed down her face when learning about the Princess's death.
"I sympathised with her and His Majesty. Had my life been able to save her, I would have been willing to die," the Chiang Rai woman said.
Rampai Satai, 38, said she rushed to the hospital after her mother told her about the Princess's death.
"I couldn't believe it. I was speechless," she said. Rampai and her family had visited the hospital every week since His Majesty was admitted to the same hospital in October.
The Princess had been there since June.
While His Majesty recovered and left the hospital in November, he regularly visited his elder sister during the past two months.
Nanthanij Phobsit, 17, visited the hospital yesterday morning hoping to sign another well-wishing message for the Princess only to find out that she already passed away.
Pravit Rojanaphruk,
Kornwipa Kongdejsakda
The Nation
Govt to use Bt150 million to build crematorium for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana
Govt to use Bt150 million to build crematorium for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana
The Fine Arts Department is seeking a budget of at least Bt150 million for the construction of a royal crematorium and surrounding structures for the royal funeral of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
The elder sister of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 84 last Wednesday.
"The budget should be between Bt150 million and Bt200 million," the department's director general, Grienggrai Sumpatchalit, said Monday.
He said the cost estimate was based on the Bt165 million spent for the HRH the Princess Mother's royal crematorium and surrounding structures in 1995.
According to Grienggrai, the design for the royal crematorium for the king's elder sister is a new draft based on old tradiฌtions and ancient beliefs about three worlds (earth, hell and heaven). Surrounding structures will include pavilions, toilets and entertainment halls.
"The construction will take at least four months," Grienggrai said, adding that between 300 and 400 workers will be needed.
Arvudh Ngernchuklin, who chairs the Fine Arts Department's panel in charge of the royalcremation construction, disclosed that the draft design of the royal crematorium for the Princess was now ready to be forwarded to His Majesty for consideration.
Culture Minister Khunying Khasiri Sriarun said the draft would be presented today to the committee organising the Princess's royal funeral. Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont heads the committee.
"The government will then present the draft to His Majesty," she said.
Khaisri met Monday with His Majesty's Deputy Principal Private Secretary Thanpuying Putrie Viravaidya to discuss the necessary preparations for the royal funeral.
She added that relevant officials would be urgently deployed to clean and renovate chariots to be used in the royal crematorium.
Meanwhile, the National Archives of Thailand was now compiling information on the royal cremation for the Princess.
According to Putrie, information from all media, includฌing newspapers and TV broadcasts, will be collected. Documents from the Royal Household Bureau, announcements about the Princess's illness and treatment at Siriraj Hospital, and details about the royal funeral would be compiled.
by Pakamard Jaichalard
The Nation
The Fine Arts Department is seeking a budget of at least Bt150 million for the construction of a royal crematorium and surrounding structures for the royal funeral of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
The elder sister of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 84 last Wednesday.
"The budget should be between Bt150 million and Bt200 million," the department's director general, Grienggrai Sumpatchalit, said Monday.
He said the cost estimate was based on the Bt165 million spent for the HRH the Princess Mother's royal crematorium and surrounding structures in 1995.
According to Grienggrai, the design for the royal crematorium for the king's elder sister is a new draft based on old tradiฌtions and ancient beliefs about three worlds (earth, hell and heaven). Surrounding structures will include pavilions, toilets and entertainment halls.
"The construction will take at least four months," Grienggrai said, adding that between 300 and 400 workers will be needed.
Arvudh Ngernchuklin, who chairs the Fine Arts Department's panel in charge of the royalcremation construction, disclosed that the draft design of the royal crematorium for the Princess was now ready to be forwarded to His Majesty for consideration.
Culture Minister Khunying Khasiri Sriarun said the draft would be presented today to the committee organising the Princess's royal funeral. Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont heads the committee.
"The government will then present the draft to His Majesty," she said.
Khaisri met Monday with His Majesty's Deputy Principal Private Secretary Thanpuying Putrie Viravaidya to discuss the necessary preparations for the royal funeral.
She added that relevant officials would be urgently deployed to clean and renovate chariots to be used in the royal crematorium.
Meanwhile, the National Archives of Thailand was now compiling information on the royal cremation for the Princess.
According to Putrie, information from all media, includฌing newspapers and TV broadcasts, will be collected. Documents from the Royal Household Bureau, announcements about the Princess's illness and treatment at Siriraj Hospital, and details about the royal funeral would be compiled.
by Pakamard Jaichalard
The Nation
Doctors ensured she went peacefully
Doctors ensured she went peacefully
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana died at 2.54am yesterday at the age of 84, many months after being admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Household Bureau said.
Published on January 3, 2008
The Princess passed away peacefully, said Dr Teerawat Kulthanan, dean of Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine.
"Their Majesties the King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family had visited the Princess. She went peacefully," he said.
A team of doctors, from all branches of medicine, did their utmost to treat her and minimise her suffering.
Princess Galayani was admitted on June 15 after developing abdominal discomfort. Doctors detected cancer cells and put her under treatment.
Since October 25, the Royal Household Bureau had regularly released statements informing the public about her condition as she underwent treatment.
The King and other Royal Family members regularly visited her.
Every day crowds would gather at Siriraj Centennial Pavilion in the hospital to sign a reception book to wish her a speedy recovery.
During the months of treatment, her condition was sometimes stable while at other times there were wide fluctuations.
On October 25, she had problems with the right side of her body and scans found some parts of her brain were dysfunctional because of blood clots.
Three days later, the Princess developed numbness on her right side and a computerised X-ray examination showed an extensive area of infection on the left side of her brain,
On November 2, she became more conscious and was able to take more food. Her blood pressure was normal as doctors prescribed treatment and physical therapy
Throughout November, the Princess's condition was improving and became more stable.
Sometimes she was able to move her right arm, sitting up in bed for longer periods, and she could occasionally sit in a wheelchair.
However, she was still on medication, tube-fed with food supplements and undergoing physical therapy.
Her condition worsened in December.
In a statement on December 12, the Royal Household Bureau said she was tired, felt some discomfort in her abdomen and had a fever.
Though her condition improved a few days later, doctors on December 23 found her level of consciousness had not recovered. They continued to closely monitor her situation.
On December 24, the bureau issued its 30th statement saying she had no fever and had not suffered muscular convulsions. But her stamina and awareness levels had not improved, it added.
Doctors continued to provide medication for convulsions, administering nutritional supplements intravenously, closely observing her respiration.
The Princess was weaker on New Year's Eve. The bureau's statement that day said she had become more tired and had difficulty breathing.
Doctors also administered antibiotics to treat an infection in her blood system.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana died at 2.54am yesterday at the age of 84, many months after being admitted to Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Household Bureau said.
Published on January 3, 2008
The Princess passed away peacefully, said Dr Teerawat Kulthanan, dean of Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine.
"Their Majesties the King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family had visited the Princess. She went peacefully," he said.
A team of doctors, from all branches of medicine, did their utmost to treat her and minimise her suffering.
Princess Galayani was admitted on June 15 after developing abdominal discomfort. Doctors detected cancer cells and put her under treatment.
Since October 25, the Royal Household Bureau had regularly released statements informing the public about her condition as she underwent treatment.
The King and other Royal Family members regularly visited her.
Every day crowds would gather at Siriraj Centennial Pavilion in the hospital to sign a reception book to wish her a speedy recovery.
During the months of treatment, her condition was sometimes stable while at other times there were wide fluctuations.
On October 25, she had problems with the right side of her body and scans found some parts of her brain were dysfunctional because of blood clots.
Three days later, the Princess developed numbness on her right side and a computerised X-ray examination showed an extensive area of infection on the left side of her brain,
On November 2, she became more conscious and was able to take more food. Her blood pressure was normal as doctors prescribed treatment and physical therapy
Throughout November, the Princess's condition was improving and became more stable.
Sometimes she was able to move her right arm, sitting up in bed for longer periods, and she could occasionally sit in a wheelchair.
However, she was still on medication, tube-fed with food supplements and undergoing physical therapy.
Her condition worsened in December.
In a statement on December 12, the Royal Household Bureau said she was tired, felt some discomfort in her abdomen and had a fever.
Though her condition improved a few days later, doctors on December 23 found her level of consciousness had not recovered. They continued to closely monitor her situation.
On December 24, the bureau issued its 30th statement saying she had no fever and had not suffered muscular convulsions. But her stamina and awareness levels had not improved, it added.
Doctors continued to provide medication for convulsions, administering nutritional supplements intravenously, closely observing her respiration.
The Princess was weaker on New Year's Eve. The bureau's statement that day said she had become more tired and had difficulty breathing.
Doctors also administered antibiotics to treat an infection in her blood system.
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