THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 25 Nov 2019

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Fake $100 bills: Three in Thai forgery gang arrested after money exchange attempt in Pattaya

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Three members of a gang forging American $100 bills have been arrested. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135613-fake-100-bills-three-in-thai-forgery-gang-arrested-after-money-exchange-attempt-in-pattaya/

 

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Pattaya: Keep the calls coming - Belgian nabbed for serious assault

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Immigration police on regular duties in Pattaya arrested a 54 year old Belgian national at an apartment building in Moo 5, Nong Prue, Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135615-pattaya-keep-the-calls-coming-belgian-nabbed-for-serious-assault/

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Hua Hin: Swiss pensioner's wife finds him dead in car with their dogs

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A Swiss man's wife in Hua Hin became concerned when he didn't come home on time after going out to buy medication, food and fruit on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135617-hua-hin-swiss-pensioners-wife-finds-him-dead-in-car-with-their-dogs/

 

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UK PM Johnson offers up new Brexit promise for Christmas

By William James and Kylie MacLellan

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a copy of the Conservative party's manifesto during it's launch in Telford, Britain November 24, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

TELFORD, England (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised on Sunday "to get Brexit done", with his Conservative Party making an election pledge to bring his deal to leave the European Union back to parliament before Christmas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135618-uk-pm-johnson-offers-up-new-brexit-promise-for-christmas/

 

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Thailand set to welcome 39 million tourists

By Don Ross

 

  

BANGKOK, 25 November 2019: With just two months to the end of the year, Thailand is now set to score more than 39 million arrivals by the end of the year, based on the current performance for January to October.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135619-thailand-set-to-welcome-39-million-tourists/

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Ubon: Mystery death of British man's son visiting his sick father in Thailand

 

Picture: TNA-MCOT

 

Police were called to a bungalow in Ban Dong Saensuk, Rai Noi sub-district of Ubonratchathani after a British pensioner found his 33 year old son dead in the bathroom. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135622-ubon-mystery-death-of-british-mans-son-visiting-his-sick-father-in-thailand/

 

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Both UK parties are peddling fantasies, says former PM Blair

 

Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the Web Summit, in Lisbon, Portugal, November 6, 2019. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn are peddling fantasies before a Dec. 12 election, former British leader Tony Blair will say on Monday, offering his support to "mainstream" politicians.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135625-both-uk-parties-are-peddling-fantasies-says-former-pm-blair/

 

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Navy renders assistance to cruise ship stuck on underwater rocks

By The Phuket News

 

The ship struck bottom last night, reports the Royal Thai Navy. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

 

KRABI: The cruise ship, La Belle Des Oceans, carrying 150 passengers and crew, has hit underwater rocks and is unable to move southeast of Phi Phi Island, reports the Royal Thai Navy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135628-navy-renders-assistance-to-cruise-ship-stuck-on-underwater-rocks-southeast-of-phi-phi-island/

 

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Pattaya: Tram network set to transform resort - less traffic, less accidents, more convenience promised

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Pattaya's mayor has painted a rosy picture of Pattaya's future as plans for a Tram Way look set to be completed next year. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135632-pattaya-tram-network-set-to-transform-resort-less-traffic-less-accidents-more-convenience-promised/

 

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Koh Samui: Authorities need to do more to stop tourists drowning

 

Picture: Facebook Boykk Jaipeam

 

A jet ski operator who saved a boy from drowning has called on the authorities for more help to stop tourists drowning in Koh Samui. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135633-koh-samui-authorities-need-to-do-more-to-stop-tourists-drowning/

 

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Super Poll hits back at Pheu Thai deputy spokeswoman

 

 

Super Poll Research Office director Dr. Noppadol Kannikar has defended himself and his organization against an allegation, made by Pheu Thai deputy spokeswoman Sunisa Thivakorndamrong, that Super Poll is unreliable and biased in favour of the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, and have received sponsorship from state agencies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135636-super-poll-hits-back-at-pheu-thai-deputy-spokeswoman/

 

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Cooperative Promotion Department draws up plans to help rice farmers

By THE NATION

 

Phichead Wiriyaphaha

 

Phichead Wiriyaphaha, director-general of Cooperative Promotion Department, has announced that his department is readying agricultural cooperatives nationwide to join the government’s unmilled rice scheme to help rice farmers after several private millers and agricultural cooperatives were forced to shut their rice buying stations due to a lack of revolving funds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135637-cooperative-promotion-department-draws-up-plans-to-help-rice-farmers/

 

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Pattaya: Three burnt alive in horror smash - but five year old in "miracle" survival

 

Thai caption: Only the young one escaped death

 

Good Samaritans on the scene of a car crash near Pattaya in the early hours of Sunday morning tried desperately to save the lives of three people inside a burning Nissan Note.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135638-pattaya-three-burnt-alive-in-horror-smash-but-five-year-old-in-miracle-survival/

 

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Pattaya video: Russian tourists see the wild side of Thailand at first hand

 

Thai caption: threatened with a gun in the city

 

A minivan load of Russian tourists looked on as a car driver pulled a gun on their driver during a road rage incident in broad daylight in Jomtien. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135641-pattaya-video-russian-tourists-see-the-wild-side-of-thailand-at-first-hand/

 

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FTI speculates more investors will move to Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has published a brief on the situation and trends in the electrical and electronics industries for the period January-September 2019, which notes that the total export value of electrical appliances products has dropped by 2.15 per cent over the same period last year to Bt576 billion, while that of electronic products (including telecommunication groups) has seen a 11.36 per cent decrease to Bt822.07 billion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135666-fti-speculates-more-investors-will-move-to-thailand/

 

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Blockchain technology to be used in traceability of organic rice

By The Nation

 

The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO)'s director-general. Pimchanok Vonkorpon

 

The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has announced that it will use blockchain technology for production-to-export traceability of agricultural products, starting with organic rice, so as to build confidence among buyers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135669-blockchain-technology-to-be-used-in-traceability-of-organic-rice/

 

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Panthongtae acquitted of money laundering charge

 

 

The Criminal Court for Corruption Cases today acquitted the son of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Panthongtae, of charges of money laundering involving a 10-million baht cheque, transferred to his bank account over 15 years ago by Mr Vichai Krisdathanon, then a top executive of the Krisdamahanakorn real estate group.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135671-panthongtae-acquitted-of-money-laundering-charge/

 

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Monkey see, monkey do, monkey eat

By The Nation

 

 

Monkeys and residents of Lopburi Province celebrated the 31st Monkey Party Festival held Sunday (November 24) at the iconic archaeological site Phra Prang Sam Yot with a buffet of fruits and sweets and fancy parades.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135674-lopburi-monkey-see-monkey-do-monkey-eat/

 

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Thammasat University opens clinic to help stressed students

By THE NATION

 

Adhichati Rochanahastin

 

The mental health of university students, especially freshmen, is cause for concern and should be closely monitored, Adhichati Rochanahastin, a professor of clinical psychology at Thammasat University liberal arts faculty, said this weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135675-thammasat-university-opens-clinic-to-help-stressed-students/

 

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Tourists flock to Bang Saen Beach to see rare clear water

By The Nation

 

 

Many tourists swarmed Bang Saen beach on Sunday after a photo of a clean beach and clear water was posted on social media. The beach became crowded again after a long silence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135676-tourists-flock-to-bang-saen-beach-to-see-rare-clear-water/

 

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SE Asia hospitality industry discusses community tourism, ocean health, environment at PHIST 2019

By THE NATION

 

Youth and Activism in Tourism: (from left): Guy Heywood, COO at Six Senses Hotels Resorts; Jesper Palmqvist Area Director for Asia Pacific STR with his daughter Miss Maylea Palmqvist; Marissa Sukosol, EVP of Sukosol Hotels; Anthony Lark, President, Phuket Hotel Association and Co-Organiser of PHIST 2019; Kanokrittika Kritwoottigon, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office; and Thai rappers and winners of the Green Beat 60 competition Rattanachot Srikhongmuang and Kanthep Srikhongmuang.

 

PHIST 2019, Asia’s travel and tourism sustainability event, brought Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry together in Phuket on Monday in a spirit of collaboration to tackle critical environmental issues facing resort destinations across the region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135679-se-asia-hospitality-industry-discusses-community-tourism-ocean-health-environment-at-phist-2019/

 

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Thailand, South Korea to step up bilateral cooperation

 

   

KOREA(NNT) - At the 2019 ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Commemorative Summit in Busan, South Korea, Thailand’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, held bilateral talks with the South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, with both sides agreeing to enhance cooperation in increasing economic competitiveness, upgrading human capital and advancing the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135680-thailand-south-korea-to-step-up-bilateral-cooperation/

 

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Agriculture Ministry aims to export 1 million tonnes more of rice to China

By THE NATION

 

 

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said on Monday (November 25) that his ministry had submitted a second list of rice manufacturers to China and that its government promised it would finish the registration process under its import scheme as soon as possible.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135681-agriculture-ministry-aims-to-export-1-million-tonnes-more-of-rice-to-china/

 

 

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Tourist vessel towed to shore after being stranded on rocks off Phi Phi

By THE NATION

 

 

A Belgium-registered tourist cruiser got stuck on rocks near Phi Phi Island while travelling from Lanta Island to Phuket early on Monday (November 25). There were no reports of any injuries or death.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135628-navy-renders-assistance-to-cruise-ship-stuck-on-underwater-rocks-southeast-of-phi-phi-island/?do=findComment&comment=14799008

 

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Australia probes 'deeply disturbing' allegations of Chinese political interference

By Sonali Paul

 

FILE PHOTO: Tourists walk around the forecourt of Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, October 16, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s domestic spy agency is investigating whether China tried to install an agent in federal parliament in what Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday called “deeply disturbing” allegations.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135701-australia-probes-deeply-disturbing-allegations-of-chinese-political-interference/

 

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More secrets of China's Xinjiang camps leaked to foreign media

 

FILE PHOTO: The Chinese national flag flies outside the mosque at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazar during a government organised trip in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, January 3, 2019. REUTERS/Ben Blanchard/File Photo

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Classified Chinese government documents made public by an international group of journalists describe the repressive inner workings of detention camps in Xinjiang, in a second rare leak in days of secret files concerning the troubled western region.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135702-more-secrets-of-chinas-xinjiang-camps-leaked-to-foreign-media/

 

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Backstory: Slowing down to see Switzerland's melting glaciers

 

A handout picture of the Aletsch Glacier in Fieschertal, Switzerland taken between 1860 and 1890 and released by Library of Congress, is displayed at the same location on September 4, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse and Library of Congress/Handout via REUTERS

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Reuters photographer Denis Balibouse spent years shooting fast-moving subjects in fast-breaking events – the winning goal in a Europa League soccer clash, the confrontation in an Extinction Rebellion street protest.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135703-backstory-slowing-down-to-see-switzerlands-melting-glaciers/

 

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Uber's London license hangs in the balance on expiry day

By Costas Pitas

 

FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the day of it's IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - London’s transport regulator said on Monday it has yet to decide on whether to renew Uber’s (UBER.N) operating license in the city after a media report said the taxi app would lose its right to take rides in Britain’s capital.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135704-ubers-london-license-hangs-in-the-balance-on-expiry-day/

 

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British hostages safe after Philippine troops clash with Islamist rebels

 

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Soldiers in the southern Philippines rescued a British man and woman from members of an Islamist militant group, the army said on Monday, after their captors fled during a military operation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135705-british-hostages-safe-after-philippine-troops-clash-with-islamist-rebels/

 

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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden offers free admission, but only to some

By The Nation

 

 

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village, the largest floral garden in Southeast Asia located near Pattaya, will open with free admission for people in five provinces and five districts of Bangkok in December.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1135706-nong-nooch-tropical-garden-offers-free-admission-but-only-to-some/