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Shortlist of Senate candidates to be announced by month end, says EC

By THE NATION 

 

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THE ELECTION Commission (EC) revealed yesterday that 5,899 Senate candidates had made the cut at the provincial level and the shortlisted names should be announced in nine days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073673-shortlist-of-senate-candidates-to-be-announced-by-month-end-says-ec/

 

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EC gives in to public will as ballot to carry party name and symbol

By The Nation 

 

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The ballot in the next election will include both the party symbol and the party name, the Election Commission (EC) decided on Monday, despite its earlier concern that the inclusion would cause difficulties in organising the ballot printing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073677-ec-gives-in-to-public-will-as-ballot-to-carry-party-name-and-symbol/

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Pressure mounts to allow foreign poll observers

By THE NATION 
 

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ACTIVISTS, PARTIES SAY OVERSEAS ELECTION MONITORS WOULD ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, SAFEGUARD COUNTRY’S REPUTATION


CIVIL-SOCIETY groups and political parties yesterday called for foreign observers to monitor the general election scheduled for February to make sure it meets international standards for fairness and transparency.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073679-pressure-mounts-to-allow-foreign-poll-observers/

 

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Video: Thai cops on the tail of Chonburi gold shop robber

 

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A video made by Pattaya News showed Chonburi police and forensics teams poring over a Nissan Sunny car and a Yamaha Fino motorbike believed used by a gold shop robber.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073681-video-thai-cops-on-the-tail-of-chonburi-gold-shop-robber/

 

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Korean on three year overstay was also running a travel website

 

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Chiang Mai News reported on the arrest of a 56 year old South Korean national who police arrested at a downtown Korean restaurant. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073683-korean-on-three-year-overstay-was-also-running-a-travel-website/

 

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‘Phoenix’ substandard – more officials face legal action

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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The Thai Immigration Bureau Chief, Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn, yesterday has confirmed that many aspects of the ‘Phoenix’ design and operation were substandard.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073684-‘phoenix’-substandard-–-more-officials-face-legal-action/

 

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Student heroes help save the life of a suicidal Chinese man

 

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Thai social media was full of praise for a group of senior school pupils who helped save the life of a young Chinese man who was threatening to jump from Taksin bridge in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073703-student-heroes-help-save-the-life-of-a-suicidal-chinese-man/

 

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Former Trump adviser Flynn to be sentenced for lying to FBI

By Jan Wolfe

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A judge will decide on Tuesday whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn should be sent to prison for lying to the FBI in a case stemming from the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073708-former-trump-adviser-flynn-to-be-sentenced-for-lying-to-fbi/

 

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Stolen motorcycle ‘comes back’ to owner in Songkhla

By The Nation

 

The owner of a stolen motorcycle got his machine back three days later after a man ran out of petrol just in front of him in Songkhla’s Muang district on Tuesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073717-stolen-motorcycle-‘comes-back’-to-owner-in-songkhla/

 

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Chiang Mai man jumps to death from condo rooftop

By The Nation

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A Chiang Mai man suffering from depression following a business failure jumped to his death from a condominium rooftop in front of his relatives on Tuesday morning, say police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073725-chiang-mai-man-jumps-to-death-from-condo-rooftop/

 

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Premchai In Court Tomorrow For Black Panther Trial

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

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KANCHANABURI — Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta is expected in court Wednesday after the prosecution hears its final witness today in a trial over his and other defendants’ roles in the slaying of a black panther.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073726-premchai-in-court-tomorrow-for-black-panther-trial/

 

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PM pleased with usage of Bearing-Samut Prakan Skytrain extension

 

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BANGKOK, 18th December 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister says he is very pleased that an average of 70,000 people have been using the Bearing-Samut Prakan Green Line Skytrain extension daily, confirming his government’s desire to develop the nation’s transport systems further. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073729-pm-prayut-pleased-with-usage-of-bearing-samut-prakan-skytrain-extension/

 

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Phuket tour bus oil leak fells motorcyclists

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Rescue workers attend to people injured in falls from motorbikes after sipping on the oil spilled onto the road. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are tracking down the driver of a tour bus that leaked oil onto the coastal road near Nai Yang Beach that caused at least seven motorbike riders and passengers – including tourists – to be injured in accidents after sliding on the dangerously slick road surface.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073734-phuket-tour-bus-oil-leak-fells-motorcyclists/

 

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Phuket Immigration to close for New Year

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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Phuket Immigration officers stand ready to serve vehicles at the new Drive Thru lane, including motorbikes and even bicycles. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: Officers at Phuket Immigration are reminding foreigners who need any immigration services over the New Year holiday period to make arrangements to visit the office before the New Year four-day weekend, from Dec 29 through Jan 1.immigration

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073737-phuket-immigration-to-close-for-new-year/

 

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Stay safe, drink coffee before driving, says Nescafe in New Year campaign

By The Nation

 

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Nescafe has joined with the Highway Police Division in a New Year holiday campaign that they say will encourage people to drive home safely.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073742-stay-safe-drink-coffee-before-driving-says-nescafe-in-new-year-campaign/

 

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Mourinho leaves United after poor start to season

 

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(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect following a dismal start to the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073761-mourinho-leaves-united-after-poor-start-to-season/

 

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Khon Kaen hospital detects 10 cases of pregnant women abusing meth in three months

By The Nation

 

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A doctor at a Khon Kaen hospital says 10 pregnant women have been detected over three months abusing methamphetamine out of a misunderstanding that the drug would help them deliver more easily.

 

Full Story: 
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073763-khon-kaen-hospital-detects-10-cases-of-pregnant-women-abusing-meth-in-three-months/

 

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FamilyMart expands Bangkok delivery service via Kerry Express tie-up

By The Nation

 

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FamilyMart on Tuesday announced the expansion of express delivery service at all of its branches in Bangkok and its outskirts, with 24/7 operations in partnership with Kerry Express.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073765-familymart-expands-bangkok-delivery-service-via-kerry-express-tie-up/

 

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‘Downtown VAT Refund for Tourists’ scheme gains momentum with opening of Siam Paragon counter

By The Nation

 

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The “Downtown VAT Refund for Tourists” campaign has kick-started an initiative to set up counters in numerous locations across central Bangkok to help tourists obtain value added tax refunds when shopping at authorised retailers, the Revenue Department said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073767-‘downtown-vat-refund-for-tourists’-scheme-gains-momentum-with-opening-of-siam-paragon-counter/

 

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Police continue probe into fire at ‘Ball Bang Kaew’’s house as father of ex-singer’s dead girlfriend suspects foul play

By The Nation

 

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Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the Sunday night fire that partially damaged former singer Pongphet “Ball Bang Kaew” Sinsuwan’s house in Pathum Thani’s Lam Luk Ka district and led to the death of his girlfriend.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073769-police-continue-probe-into-fire-at-‘ball-bang-kaew’’s-house-as-father-of-ex-singer’s-dead-girlfriend-suspects-foul-play/

 

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Jada Pinkett Smith says she used 'ecstasy, weed and alcohol' when battling with depression as she recalls time she was 'extremely suicidal'

 

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Candid: Jada Pinkett Smith, 47, said she had past used the drug ecstasy amid a battle with depression on the latest edition of Red Table Talk

 

Jada Pinkett Smith said she had past used the drug ecstasy amid a battle with depression on the latest edition of Red Table Talk.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073771-jada-pinkett-smith-says-she-used-ecstasy-weed-and-alcohol-when-battling-with-depression-as-she-recalls-time-she-was-extremely-suicidal/

 

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood in most rock 'n' roll selfie of all time

 By Irishmirror.Ie

 

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The iconic snap features Stella McCartney, 47, with dad Paul, 76, his Beatles bandmate Ringo, 78, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 71, and actress Emma Thompson, 59

 

Some of the biggest names in showbiz Come Together for what has been described as the ultimate rock ’n’ roll selfie.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073772-paul-mccartney-ringo-starr-and-ronnie-wood-in-most-rock-n-roll-selfie-of-all-time/

 

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Woman claims underage relationship with Woody Allen in 1970s

by Andrew Pulver

 

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Former model and actor Christina Engelhardt claims she started a secret sexual relationship with Woody Allen a few months before her 17th birthday in the 1970s, when she was younger than the legal age of consent of 17 in New York state.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073773-woman-claims-underage-relationship-with-woody-allen-in-1970s/

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