Gunmen in Egypt mosque attack carried Islamic State flag, prosecutor says

By Omar Fahmy and Patrick Markey

 

Damaged vehicles are seen after a bomb exploded at Al Rawdah mosque in Bir Al-Abed, Egypt November 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Soliman

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Gunmen who attacked a mosque on Friday in Egypt's North Sinai brandished an Islamic State flag as they opened fire through doorways and windows, killing more than 300 worshippers, including two dozen children, officials said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013033-gunmen-in-egypt-mosque-attack-carried-islamic-state-flag-prosecutor-says/

The week that was in Thailand news: The importance of keeping a straight face in Thailand

 

 

Newbies and relative newbies to Thailand – that is to say those with less than ten years of worthwhile experience – bang on about Thais saving face and losing it as though it is some badge of recognition about understanding the kingdom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013014-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-importance-of-keeping-a-straight-face-in-thailand/

 

Rural economy top priority for govt

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

AS NEW CABINET SET TO TAKE OFFICE, EXPERTS CALL FOR EFFORTS TO BOOST INVESTMENT AND REDUCE INEQUALITY

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013049-rural-economy-top-priority-for-govt/

 

A culture of ethics and compromise is key to political reform that lasts

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Anek Laothamatas

 

AS THE political reform blueprint progresses the focus has become clearer, with concerned parties having agreed that what is more important than the election is how Thai people can step across conflict and a coup – and the answer pretty much lies in a strong political culture that needs to be promoted and rooted.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013050-a-culture-of-ethics-and-compromise-is-key-to-political-reform-that-lasts/

 

Mekong region cities ‘face same problems’

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

CITIES IN the Mekong River region are facing common challenges from urbanisation, experts say. These cities are seeing their heritage roots disappear as they grow too quickly, and their residents don’t have the chance to set their own path for urban development.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013051-mekong-region-cities-‘face-same-problems’/

 

Does the junta want to win farmers’ votes?

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

WITH 23 million people in nearly six million households, it’s no wonder that the farming sector is attractive to politicians who want to win their votes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013053-does-the-junta-want-to-win-farmers’-votes/

 

Amendments to organic bill don’t violate charter: CDC

By The Nation

 

CRITIC OF NLA MOVE TO DENY CITIZENS DIRECT APPROACH TO COURT OFFERS HIS OPINION

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013054-amendments-to-organic-bill-don’t-violate-charter-cdc/

 

Weed killer residues found in popular vegetables and fruits

 

 

More than 60% of five “popular vegetables” sold in local markets contain excessive level of harmful chemical residues, according to a testing by Thailand Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN), a non-governmental organisation working on food safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013055-weed-killer-residues-found-in-popular-vegetables-and-fruits/

 

Warning out for heavy rain in South on Nov 25-28

 

 

Continuous rain is likely with isolated torrential downpours in 12 southern provinces until Nov 28 as the strong northeast monsoon has prevailed over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, according to the 5pm weather forecast of the Thai Meteorological Department on Saturday (Nov 25).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013057-warning-out-for-heavy-rain-in-south-on-nov-25-28/

 

Thai government condemns terror attack in Egypt

 

 

No Thai people were hurt in a terror attack in Egypt on Friday (Nov 24) in which at least 235 people were killed and 109 others injured, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Busadee Santipitaks said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013059-thai-government-condemns-terror-attack-in-egypt/

 

Long queues to enter Royal Crematorium ground

By The Nation

 

 

Students and members of the public began forming long queues to enter the Royal Crematorium ground early on Saturday to see the exhibition of the Royal Cremation rites of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013060-long-queues-to-enter-royal-crematorium-ground/

 

Toon arrives at Bang Saphan as donations hit B330m

 

 

Rocker Artiwara Kongmalai, better known as Toon Bodyslam, on Saturday (Nov 25) arrived at Bang Saphan district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the lower Central as donations for his charity run hit 330 million baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013061-toon-arrives-at-bang-saphan-as-donations-hit-b330m/

 

Relatives claim bodies of Myanmar workers killed in van fire

By The Nation

 

 

Relatives of some of the 13 Myanmar workers who were killed in a van accident in Sing Buri early on Friday arrived in Bangkok on Saturday to claim the bodies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013062-relatives-claim-bodies-of-myanmar-workers-killed-in-van-fire/

 

Pakistan government calls in army after police, Islamists clash

By Asif Shahzad and Kay Johnson

 

A supporter of the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, an Islamist political party, gestures after blocking the main road leading to the airport in Karachi, Pakistan November 25, 2017. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's government on Saturday called on the army to help clear a sit-in by Islamist hard-liners blockading the capital after police clashed with activists and religious protests spread to other cities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013063-pakistan-government-calls-in-army-after-police-islamists-clash/

Ousted Zimbabwe finance minister Chombo faces corruption charges

By Emelia Sithole-Matarise

 

Former Zimbabwe finance minister Ignatius Chombo, who was among those detained by the military when they seized power before Robert Mugabe resigned this week, arrives at court on to face corruption charges in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 25, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

 

HARARE (Reuters) - Former Zimbabwe finance minister Ignatius Chombo, among those detained by the military before Robert Mugabe resigned as president, was charged on Saturday with corruption, including trying to defraud the central bank in 2004.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013064-ousted-zimbabwe-finance-minister-chombo-faces-corruption-charges/

Chinese police detain teacher in kindergarten abuse inquiry

 

A child walks with a parent at the kindergarten run by pre-school operator RYB Education Inc being investigated by China's police, in Beijing, China November 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing police investigating alleged child abuse at a kindergarten run by RYB Education Inc said on Saturday they had detained a teacher, in the latest scandal to hit China's booming childcare industry.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013065-chinese-police-detain-teacher-in-kindergarten-abuse-inquiry/

Trump asserts legal power in fight over consumer bureau

By Roberta Rampton and Idrees Ali

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks via teleconference with troops from Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has the power he needs to put his top budget aide in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), federal officials said on Saturday, weighing in on a battle for control over the powerful agency.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013066-trump-asserts-legal-power-in-fight-over-consumer-bureau/

Thirty-one bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libya

 

Migrants arrive at a naval base after they were rescued by the Libyan coastal guard in Tripoli, Libya November 23, 2017. Picture taken November 23, 2017. Media office of the Libyan Navy /Handout via REUTERS

 

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - At least 31 migrants died after their boat sank off Libya's western coast on Saturday and some 200 others were picked up by the coastguard to be brought back to port in Tripoli, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013067-thirty-one-bodies-recovered-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-libya/

Late Sakho strike earns Crystal Palace 2-1 win over Stoke

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 21, 2017 Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - CRYSTAL PALACE 1 STOKE CITY 1

 

Defender Mamadou Sakho struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a badly-needed 2-1 win for the Premier League's basement club Crystal Palace over Stoke City at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013068-late-sakho-strike-earns-crystal-palace-2-1-win-over-stoke/

 

Improved Swansea draw against Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs AFC Bournemouth - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - November 25, 2017 Bournemouth's Dan Gosling in action with Swansea City's Leroy Fer REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

Nov 25 (Reuters) - SWANSEA CITY 0 BOURNEMOUTH 0

 

Swansea City produced a vastly-improved performance and ended a run of four straight Premier League losses with a 0-0 draw against Bournemouth at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013069-improved-swansea-draw-against-bournemouth/

Man United win over Brighton leaves Mourinho unimpressed

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 25, 2017 Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini in action with Brighton's Tomer Hemed REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER UNITED 1 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 0

 

Manchester United stayed on the tail of Premier League leaders and arch rivals Manchester City with a laboured 1-0 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion which left manager Jose Mourinho praising the visitors on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013071-man-united-win-over-brighton-leaves-mourinho-unimpressed/

Late Willian goal earns Chelsea point at Liverpool

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool vs Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 25, 2017 Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal with Cesar Azpilicueta Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

LIVERPOOL, England(Reuters) - LIVERPOOL 1 CHELSEA 1

 

A fortunate 85th-minute goal from Brazilian Willian earned Premier League champions Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday after Mohamed Salah's 15th goal of the season looked to have given the hosts the three points.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013072-late-willian-goal-earns-chelsea-point-at-liverpool/

 

Kane salvages draw for Tottenham against West Brom

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 25, 2017 Tottenham's Harry Kane applauds fans after the match . REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

Nov 25 (Reuters) - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1

 

Harry Kane scored his 40th goal of the year to salvage a 1-1 draw for Tottenham Hotspur against managerless West Bromwich Albion at Wembley in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013073-kane-salvages-draw-for-tottenham-against-west-brom/

Bottas denies Hamilton the final pole of 2017

 

Formula One - F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 25, 2017. Mercedes' Formula One driver, Valtteri Bottas of Finland drives during the qualifying. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

 

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Valtteri Bottas denied quadruple world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton the final pole position of the Formula One season on Saturday, leading a Mercedes one-two in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013074-bottas-denies-hamilton-the-final-pole-of-2017/

Chinese tourists narrowly escape burning bus in Phuket

 

 

A group of 36 Chinese tourists narrowly escaped unhurt when a bus in which they were travelling from Phangnga province caught fire in Phuket Saturday afternoon (Nov 25).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013075-chinese-tourists-narrowly-escape-burning-bus-in-phuket/

 

Russia's Putin signs "foreign agents" media law

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks with Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir (not pictured) during their meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, November 23, 2017. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Saturday new measures allowing authorities to list foreign media outlets as "foreign agents" in response to what Moscow says is unacceptable U.S. pressure on Russian media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013076-russias-putin-signs-foreign-agents-media-law/

Michelin glow for a Hua Hin brunch

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Sunday Nation

 

La Residence at the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort recently held its first Sunday brunch with dishes prepared by Michelinstar chef Takagi Kazuo.

 

The Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort is tapping top chefs from around the world

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013079-michelin-glow-for-a-hua-hin-brunch/

 

61 people killed EVERY DAY: More damning stats reveal the carnage on Thailand’s roads

 

 

New statistics released by the Don’t Drink Drive Foundation have revealed that the number of people killed on Thailand’s roads have soared in 2017.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013081-61-people-killed-every-day-more-damning-stats-reveal-the-carnage-on-thailand’s-roads/

 

Iran warns it would increase missile range if threatened by Europe

By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran February 10, 2012, a day before the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Europe that if it threatens Tehran, the Guards will increase the range of missiles to above 2,000 kilometres, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1013084-iran-warns-it-would-increase-missile-range-if-threatened-by-europe/

Here’s a round up of new tech released in Thailand this week – 26 Nov

BY THE NATION

 

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-round-new-tech-released-thailand-week-26-nov/25883/