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‘Security issues may delay lifting of political ban’

By The Nation

 

 

The junta might not lift the current political ban as Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan claimed on Friday there were increasing intelligence inputs on movements that could “harm security”.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014016-‘security-issues-may-delay-lifting-of-political-ban’/

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Flynn pleads guilty on Russia; reportedly ready to testify on Trump

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russia and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors delving deeper into the actions of President Donald Trump's inner circle before he took office in January.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014046-flynn-pleads-guilty-on-russia-reportedly-ready-to-testify-on-trump/

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War crimes convict Praljak took cyanide, Dutch prosecutors say

 

A wartime commander of Bosnian Croat forces, Slobodan Praljak, is seen during a hearing at the U.N. war crimes tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands, November 29, 2017. ICTY via REUTERS TV

 

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A preliminary autopsy indicates that Bosnian Croat war crimes convict Slobodan Praljak died of cyanide poisoning, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014047-war-crimes-convict-praljak-took-cyanide-dutch-prosecutors-say/

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U.S. Senate Republicans lock up votes to pass tax bill: McConnell

By David Morgan and Amanda Becker

 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) leaves the Senate floor during debate over the Republican tax reform plan in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans said on Friday they had gathered the votes needed to pass a sweeping tax overhaul, after last-minute negotiations to ease some senators' concerns about the bill's impact on the federal deficit, healthcare and property taxes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014050-us-senate-republicans-lock-up-votes-to-pass-tax-bill-mcconnell/

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Russia calls U.S. threat to destroy North Korea a 'bloodthirsty tirade'

 

Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting with his Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano in Rome, Italy December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

 

ROME (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that a U.S. threat to destroy North Korea in the event of a war was "a bloodthirsty tirade" and military action against Pyongyang would be a big mistake.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014051-russia-calls-us-threat-to-destroy-north-korea-a-bloodthirsty-tirade/

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World Cup favourites spared tough groups in Russia

By Gabrielle Tetrault-Farber

 

Soccer Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Draw - State Kremlin Palace, Moscow, Russia - December 1, 2017 The nations coaches pose for a photo after the draw REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the last 16 with the coaches of Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain having reason to feel reasonably optimistic after Friday's draw.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014052-world-cup-favourites-spared-tough-groups-in-russia/

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Analysis of the eight World Cup groups

 

Soccer Football - 2018 FIFA World Cup Draw - State Kremlin Palace, Moscow, Russia - December 1, 2017 The nations coaches pose for a photo after the draw REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Analysis of the eight World Cup groups:

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014053-analysis-of-the-eight-world-cup-groups/

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Flood continues to wreck havoc in 3 southernmost provinces

 

 

The three southernmost provinces of Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani are hard-hit by flooding today (Dec 1) with water level steadily increasing from swollen rivers due to continuing heavy rain.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014054-flood-continues-to-wreck-havoc-in-3-southernmost-provinces/

 

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Corrections Department fires 14 wardens for serious misconducts

 

 

The Corrections Department has fired 14 wardens after finding them guilty of serious misconducts, ranging from taking bribes from inmates and assisting them to break the rules.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014055-corrections-department-fires-14-wardens-for-serious-misconducts/

 

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New contract tensions leave four Phuket beaches without lifeguards 

The Phuket News

 

Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Nai Thon and Mai Khao beaches are to be left unprotected as from today (Dec 1) as lifeguards have rejected the contract for this month offered by Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation. Photo: The Phuket News / file
 

PHUKET: Four of Phuket’s beaches; Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Nai Thon and Mai Khao beaches are to be left unprotected as from today (Dec 1) as lifeguards have rejected the contract for this month offered by Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014056-new-contract-tensions-leave-four-phuket-beaches-without-lifeguards/

 

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Nurse, policeman among Trang’s flood fatalities

By THE NATION

 

 

A HIGHLY regarded nurse of 12 years service in Trang province’s Rassada district drowned inside her car late on Thursday night when her vehicle fell off the bridge on a flooded road, while a policeman’s body was found in the back of his flooded Huay Yot district home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014057-nurse-policeman-among-trang’s-flood-fatalities/

 

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Sopita seizes the moment to score a triple whammy

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 

The Nation

 

Sopita Tanasan kisses her three gold medals.

 

Sopita Tanasan was given a heaven-sent opportunity at the weightlifting world championships in the US … and took it with both hands.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014058-sopita-seizes-the-moment-to-score-a-triple-whammy/

 

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Cabinet’s economic team sets out goals to build on recovery

By The Nation

 

 

THE country’s new batch of economic ministers got to work yesterday on plans to build on the growth momentum in the economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014059-cabinet’s-economic-team-sets-out-goals-to-build-on-recovery/

 

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Farm prices, competitiveness key areas of focus for new ministers

By The Nation

 

 

The new Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister and his deputies aim to shore up plunging farm prices as their top priority while at the same time improving farm competitiveness and farm production security.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014060-farm-prices-competitiveness-key-areas-of-focus-for-new-ministers/

 

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Phuket’s Australian Consul-General recaps on a year of assisting travellers 

Shela Riva

 

Australian Consul-General Craig Ferguson speaks at today's (Dec 1) Rotary Club of Patong lunch. Photo: Shela Riva
 

PHUKET: Phuket’s Australian Consul-General Craig Ferguson today (Dec 1) elaborated on the duties and encounters of his profession as he marked his first year as Phuket’s very first Consul-General, at a Rotary Club of Patong lunch held at the Millenium Hotel in Patong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014061-phuket’s-australian-consul-general-recaps-on-a-year-of-assisting-travellers/

 

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The Mall 2 Ramkamhaeng aims to clear stock with Unforgettable Sale campaign

By The Nation

 

The Mall 2 Ramkamhaeng, which will close for renovations.

 

After 34 years in business, The Mall 2 Ramkamhaeng is preparing to undergo a major renovation with all merchandise on sale at its Unforgettable Sale campaign, which lasts until January 14.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014063-the-mall-2-ramkamhaeng-aims-to-clear-stock-with-unforgettable-sale-campaign/

 

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Israeli sentenced to death in Thailand for murdering fellow expat

By TOI STAFF

 

Israeli Shimon Biton (r), convicted of murder of another Israeli, Eliyahu Cohen, in Bangkok, Thailand on November 12, 2016. (Screen capture: Walla News)

Shimon Biton, a former police informant, admitted to killing 62-year-old Eliyahu Cohen and burying his body under concrete

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014064-israeli-sentenced-to-death-in-thailand-for-murdering-fellow-expat/

 

 

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Robinson shoppers in line for New Year sale promotion rewards totalling Bt5m

By The Nation

 

 

The Robinson Lifestyle New Year WOW 2018 True giveaway promotion will reward shoppers with gifts ranging from cars to surprise items worth a total of more than Bt5 million.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014065-robinson-shoppers-in-line-for-new-year-sale-promotion-rewards-totalling-bt5m/

 

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Yum’s Thailand unit opens record 60 KFC outlets in 2017

By The Nation

 

 

YUM Restaurants International (Thailand) Co Ltd, the operator of the KFC franchise in Thailand, has opened 60 more KFC restaurants in 2017, a record number of new restaurants in a single year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014066-yum’s-thailand-unit-opens-record-60-kfc-outlets-in-2017/

 

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EC turns down Paiboon’s bid to form party

By The Nation

 

 

People’s Reform Party founder Paiboon Nititawan said yesterday that his proposal to register his party with the Election Commission was rejected by the EC officials, citing the junta’s political ban.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014068-ec-turns-down-paiboon’s-bid-to-form-party/

 

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Apply wide definition of ‘security’ in governing, King tells new Cabinet

By The Nation

 

His Majesty the King on Thursday blessed the fifth Cabinet of the Prayut government, asking them to pay attention to security as well as culture.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014069-apply-wide-definition-of-‘security’-in-governing-king-tells-new-cabinet/

 

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Russian tourist in Pattaya dies after falling from condo balcony onto metal spikes

 

 

A Russian man has died after falling from the balcony of his condo and landing on metal spikes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014070-russian-tourist-in-pattaya-dies-after-falling-from-condo-balcony-onto-metal-spikes/

 

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First reading of Senate bill passes legislature

By The Nation

 

 

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday passed first reading of the organic bill regulating the Senate.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014071-first-reading-of-senate-bill-passes-legislature/

 

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Preparations ready for Toon’s Bangkok run on Dec 4

 

 

Metropolitan police have made preparations to welcome charity runner Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai, who is due to arrive in Bangkok on Monday (Dec 4) at about 3 pm.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014072-preparations-ready-for-toon’s-bangkok-run-on-dec-4/

 

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B20m counterfeit goods, contraband seized in Nonthaburi warehouse raid

 

 

A large quantity of counterfeit goods and contraband worth about 20 million baht were seized in a raid on a warehouse in Nonthaburi’s Bang Bua Thong district on Friday (Dec 1).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014073-b20m-counterfeit-goods-contraband-seized-in-nonthaburi-warehouse-raid/

 

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Rescue officials struggle for hours to bring a 150-kg woman to hospital

 

 

Rescue workers and officials of Kluaynamthai hospital on Friday (Dec 1) took several hours to move a 150-kg woman out of her shack in Klong Toey community and brought her to the hospital for medical treatment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014074-rescue-officials-struggle-for-hours-to-bring-a-150-kg-woman-to-hospital/

 

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76kg heroin seized in Nong Khai

 

 

A combined government force seized 76 kilogrammes of heroin with a street value of about 100 million baht following a brief shooting in Sang Khom district of Nong Khai province early on Friday (Dec 1), Provincial Police Region 4 deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Chalong Pakpinyo said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014075-76kg-heroin-seized-in-nong-khai/

 

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New 360 camera for sharing and live social-media broadcast

BY THE NATION 

 

 

RTB Technology has unwrapped their latest 4k 360 camera, the Insta 360 One, which ensures that you can capture every detail through its “smart” technology for fast and easy 360 degree photo taking and video recording.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/new-360-camera-sharing-live-social-media-broadcast/26004/

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UK cyber agency targets Kaspersky in warning on Russian software

BY REUTERS

 

 

(Reuters) – Britain’s main cyber security agency on Friday warned British government agencies to avoid using anti-virus software from Russian companies, the latest in a series of moves targeting Moscow-based security software maker Kaspersky Lab.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/uk-cyber-agency-targets-kaspersky-warning-russian-software/26001/

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No plan to lift ban on political activity: junta

By The Nation

 

 

DEPUTY PM CITES WEAPONS FIND AS REASON; ACADEMIC SUGGESTS IT’S A RUSE TO KEEP POWER

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014077-no-plan-to-lift-ban-on-political-activity-junta/