Cosi opens its first hotel on Koh Samui

By The Nation

 

 

The new Cosi Hotel on Samui island – the first under that brand – is now officially open and welcoming what its owners, Centara, call “independent, tech-savvy travellers”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014679-cosi-opens-its-first-hotel-on-koh-samui/

 

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In break with decades of U.S. policy, Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

By Steve Holland

 

Israeli soldiers tour an area in Jerusalem's Old City December 5, 2017 REUTERS/Ammar Awad

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will announce on Wednesday that the United States recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, breaking with longtime U.S. policy and potentially stirring unrest.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014607-trump-tells-mideast-leaders-he-will-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-breaking-with-us-policy/?do=findComment&comment=12512812

 

Australian citizenship threatens government with nine more MPs in doubt

 

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a news conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia December 5, 2017. AAP/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia faces a series of by-elections that could topple the government, which trails in opinion polls and has lost its slender majority, in a bizarre citizenship crisis that has engulfed both sides of parliament.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014681-australian-citizenship-threatens-government-with-nine-more-mps-in-doubt/

 

Chiang Mai vendors embrace tourists’ romantic photo ops

By Watcharapong Jingkhaojai 
The Nation

 

 

Local traders have reaped the benefit of the popularity among Chinese tourists of Chiang Mai’s Tha Pae Gate, which is used as a backdrop for pre-wedding photographs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014682-chiang-mai-vendors-embrace-tourists’-romantic-photo-ops/

 

‘Drunk’ taxi driver fires shot after fleeing hit-run

By The Nation

 

 

A taxi driver apparently under the influence alcohol was arrested near an expressway entrance after he hit a motorcycle and fled the scene, prompting good-Samaritan taxi motorcyclists to chase after his cab.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014683-drunk-bangkok-taxi-driver-fires-shot-after-fleeing-hit-run/

 

Fierce clash leaves four suspected drug traffickers dead in Chiang Mai

By Thai PBS

 

 

Four suspected drug traffickers were shot dead and a huge cache of methamphetamine was seized after soldiers tried to intercept a drug caravan crossing from Myanmar into Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai last night (Dec 5).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014684-fierce-clash-leaves-four-suspected-drug-traffickers-dead-in-chiang-mai/

 

Prawit to explain expensive watch to corruption watchdog

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday said that he would clarify to the National Anti-Corruption Commission the reasons he was seen wearing an expensive, but undeclared watch.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014685-prawit-to-explain-expensive-watch-to-corruption-watchdog/

 

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Schoolteacher claims Bt30m lottery winnings collected by ex-cop

By Suphot Kaewkasi, 
Phumpong Jongsakul, 
Yotsaran Supan 
The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of lawyer Sittra Biabangkerd's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/sittra/)

 

A 50-year-old schoolteacher in Kanchanaburi’s Muang district has filed a police complaint claiming that he had bought and lost five tickets that won a total of Bt30 million in the November 1 lottery, alleging that a retired policeman from the same district had withdrawn the money from the Government Lottery Office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014620-teacher-vs-ex-cop-dispute-over-who-owns-the-30-million-baht-lottery-ticket/?do=findComment&comment=12512918

 

Bitcoin surges above $12,000 to record high on relentless demand

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

TOKYO (Reuters) – Bitcoin extended its eye-popping rally on Wednesday, breaking above $12,000 to a record high despite questions about the cryptocurrency’s real value and worries about a dangerous bubble.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/bitcoin-surges-12000-record-high-relentless-demand/26089/

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Women’s bodies found after bus hit by flood

By The Nation

 

 

The bodies of the two women who went missing after their bus was washed off a road in Nakhon Si Thammarat were found on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014643-two-women-missing-after-bus-is-washed-off-road-by-flash-flood/?do=findComment&comment=12512953

 

Prawit says political ban will remain in place

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday reiterated that the junta would maintain its three-year-old ban on political activity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014686-prawit-says-political-ban-will-remain-in-place/

 

Protesters demand change to environmental bill

By The Nation

 

 

A demonstration against the new Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Bill has begun amid heavy police officers presence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014687-protesters-demand-change-to-environmental-bill/

 

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One-starred restaurants of Michelin Guide Bangkok announced

 

 

The inaugural Michelin Guide Bangkok on Wednesday announced 14 one-starred restaurants  at its debut announcement at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014642-thailand-michelin-guide-2018-to-be-announced-today/?do=findComment&comment=12513009

 

Thai Airways increases fuel surcharge on 59 routes

By Thai PBS

 

 

Thai Airways International has announced the adjustment of fuel surcharges on an average 137-200% higher on 59 international routes. The increase is effective today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014691-thai-airways-increases-fuel-surcharge-on-59-routes/

 

Special Report: MEA counts down on Wireless Metropolitan on Sukhumvit road

 

 

BANGKOK, 6 December 2017 (NNT) – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority has accelerated the project to remove power lines from roadside poles to underground lines on Sukhumvit road in order to create a beautiful scenery in such major business districts of Bangkok

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014695-special-report-mea-counts-down-on-wireless-metropolitan-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

Lamborghini launches world’s fastest SUV – and it’s stunning

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Supercar maker Lamborghini has launched the world’s fastest SUV, the rather oddly named Urus.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/lamborghini-launches-worlds-fastest-suv-stunning/26091/

 

4-in-10 Thai Shoppers Toss Clothes After 1 Wear: Survey

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

A pedestrian walks through stalls specializing in apparel and fashion items in Bangkok’s Pratunam area. Photo: Jef1947 / Flickr

 

BANGKOK — Hot off the rack – and ready for the landfill?

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014702-4-in-10-thai-shoppers-toss-clothes-after-1-wear-survey/

 

Family chides officials after schoolboy billed for municipality leave allowance

By Chompit Pinmuang
The Nation

 

 

A Mahasarakham family was shocked to receive a letter from the Tambon Yang Talad Municipality Office in Kalasin province demanding more than Bt8,000 for leave allowance reimbursements linked to their Mathayom 5 son, prompting them to file a police claim.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014703-family-chides-officials-after-schoolboy-billed-for-municipality-leave-allowance/

 

Business leaders concerned over baht appreciation

By The Nation

 

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking on Wednesday called on the government to address an appreciation in the value of the baht and expressed concerns about its negative impact on exports.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014704-business-leaders-concerned-over-baht-appreciation/

 

Students to sue Bangkokthonburi Uni over lack of certification

By Supachai Petchtewee
The Nation

 

 

About 600 graduate students will sue Bangkokthonburi University over uncertified programmes that cost about Bt300,000 and failed to provide officially recognised degrees.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014705-students-to-sue-bangkokthonburi-uni-over-lack-of-certification/

 

Roadside bomb slightly injures five in Narathiwat

By Narong Nuansakul

The Nation

 

 

A roadside bomb in Narathiwat’s Chanae district on Wednesday morning slightly injured five paramilitary officers in an armoured truck.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014706-roadside-bomb-slightly-injures-five-in-narathiwat/

 

Prayut to inspect flood-hit Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat on Dec 8

 

 

As flooding still prevails in nine southern provinces, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to visit Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat on Friday (Dec 8) for inspection, a government source said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014708-prayut-to-inspect-flood-hit-trang-nakhon-si-thammarat-on-dec-8/

 

Hazlewood strikes early as Australia win in Adelaide

By Nick Mulvenney

 

 

ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Josh Hazlewood snuffed out England's hopes of a remarkable second Ashes test triumph with two wickets in the first 16 balls of the final day as Australia wrapped up a 120-run victory in brilliant sunshine at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014709-hazlewood-strikes-early-as-australia-win-in-adelaide/

 

U.S. intention to move Israel embassy sign of 'incompetence, failure' - Iran

 

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks as he meets with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and other officials following an earthquake that hit Kermansheh province, in Tehran, Iran November 15, 2017. Leader.ir/Handout via REUTERS/Files

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The U.S. intention to move its embassy to Jerusalem is a sign of incompetence and failure, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014710-us-intention-to-move-israel-embassy-sign-of-incompetence-failure-iran/

 

China says Trump plan to move embassy in Israel could spark 'new hostility'

 

A general view of Jerusalem shows the Dome of the Rock, located in Jerusalem's Old City on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - China expressed concern on Wednesday about U.S. President Donald Trump's reported intention to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate the U.S. Embassy to the ancient city, saying it could spark new hostility.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014711-china-says-trump-plan-to-move-embassy-in-israel-could-spark-new-hostility/

 

Christine Keeler, woman at the centre of Britain's biggest sex scandal, dies

By Costas Pitas

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Christine Keeler, the model and dancer whose liaisons with a British minister and a Soviet diplomat at the height of the Cold War shocked Britain and embroiled the government in a notorious political sex scandal, has died aged 75.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014713-christine-keeler-woman-at-the-centre-of-britains-biggest-sex-scandal-dies/

 

Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide against Rohingya, U.N. says

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Myanmar's security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority and more of them are fleeing despite a deal between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home, the top U.N. human rights official said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014714-myanmar-forces-may-be-guilty-of-genocide-against-rohingya-un-says/

 

Daughter pleads for fugitive father to surrender

By Saichon Srinuanchan
The Nation

 

 

A 28-year-old daughter begged her fugitive 52-year-old father Samart Komkaew, who was accused of shooting dead his wife Supaporn at their Ratchaburi home on Tuesday night, via a Facebook Live post on Wednesday to surrender to police.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014715-daughter-pleads-for-fugitive-father-to-surrender/

 

61-year-old Phuket monk found hanged in alleged suicide

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The body of 61-year-old Phra Suwanchai Sujittoe was found hanged at Sawang Arom Temple in Rawai. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Chalong Police are investigating the alleged suicide of a 61-year-old Thai monk who was found hanged in his room at Sawang Arom Temple in Rawai today (Dec 6).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014716-61-year-old-phuket-monk-found-hanged-in-alleged-suicide/