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From tweet to street: New generation joins Thai protest

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Matthew Tostevin

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - It wasn't only the moves to ban Thailand's most vocal opposition party that brought Gift onto the street for the first time.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139002-from-tweet-to-street-new-generation-joins-thai-protest/

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Hundreds of Thai tsunami victims yet to be identified, 15 years on

By Prapan Chankaew

 

FILE PHOTO: Families of tsunami victims light candles during a vigil as part of a ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami on Patong beach in Phuket, Thailand December 26, 2005. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

TAKUA PA, Thailand (Reuters) - Fifteen years after the Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 230,000 people on Boxing Day, 2004, a cargo container at a police station in southern Thailand bears witness to the hundreds of victims whose remains were never identified.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139001-hundreds-of-thai-tsunami-victims-yet-to-be-identified-15-years-on/

 

 

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One killed, another injured in road safety exercise

By The Nation

 

 

A woman motorcyclist died and her passenger was injured in Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday (December 15) during a road safety training exercise to prepare for the New Year. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138964-one-killed-another-injured-in-road-safety-exercise-in-korat/

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Yingluck bemoans ‘double standards’ over assets seizure

By THE NATION

 

Yingluck Shinawatra

 

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra complained through her Facebook page on Monday (December 16) about “double standards” being applied regarding her assets due to the “junta-backed government”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138970-ex-pm-yingluck-complains-of-unfair-treatment-under-section-44/?do=findComment&comment=14865091

 

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Four FWP members face dismissal after vote

By THE NATION

 

 

Future Forward Party (FWP)’s deputy spokesman Nattacha Boonchai-insawat said four members faced dismissal from the party after a vote at an meeting today (December 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139052-four-fwp-members-face-dismissal-after-vote/

 

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Korat: a northeastern province with unique tourist attractions

By Thanachart Chuengyaempin

 

Toscana Valley

 

Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat is a major province with numerous tourist attractions in the northeastern region of Thailand, including Toscana Valley and the Jim Thompson Farm.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139053-korat-a-northeastern-province-with-unique-tourist-attractions/

 

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SET falls as capital exits amid looming political uncertainty  

By Wichit Chaitrong
The Nation

 

Many who had joined Saturday rally posted on their social media platforms that they did not like Thanathorn but could not tolerate the double standard practice of government institutions, signalling that many more may participate in political protests next year.

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index fell 1.54 per cent or 24.17 points to close at 1,549.74 on Monday (December 16).  

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139054-set-falls-as-capital-exits-amid-looming-political-uncertainty/

 

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Tax reforms to take more time than expected but surprise on the way

By The Nation

 

 

The Ministry of Finance has indicated that plans to reform the income tax structure might not be completed by February as earlier scheduled but says a tax measure will be announced early in 2020 as a New Year’s gift to Thais. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139055-tax-reforms-to-take-more-time-than-expected-but-surprise-on-the-way/

 

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Manhunt on for Thailand’s “Jack the Ripper” after fresh murder in Khon Kaen

 

 

A police manhunt is underway for Thailand’s “Jack the Ripper”, a serial killer previously convicted of 17 rapes, murders and robberies, who allegedly killed a hotel maid on December 15th in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen. The suspect had been released from prison in May this year after serving 14 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139058-manhunt-on-for-thailand’s-“jack-the-ripper”-after-fresh-murder-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Government denies it has increased taxes on feminine hygiene products

 

 

The Government has refuted a report that sanitary napkins have been classified as a luxury item and excise tax on them has been increased to 40%. The report went viral on social media.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139059-government-denies-it-has-increased-taxes-on-feminine-hygiene-products/

 

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Scammers target Chim Chop Chai campaign participants

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - The government’s Chim Chop Chai campaign has entered its third phase where eligible persons can use the government’s wallet app to make payments and receive cashback rewards. The Comptroller General’s Department is warning the general public not to believe any person or website alleging they can help with the cashback receiving process as scammers have been found to be operating on this channel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139060-scammers-target-chim-chop-chai-campaign-participants/

 

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Government aims to reduce number of road accidents over New Year break

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, has instructed security agencies and related units in all provinces to prepare measures to prevent road accidents during the New Year holiday period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139061-government-aims-to-reduce-number-of-road-accidents-over-new-year-break/

 

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Phuket police hunt Florida man, fled custody in handcuffs

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Wanted: Ezekiel Shiloni Dolcide, 28, from Florida. Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: Police are searching for an American man who escaped custody at Chalong Police Station this afternoon while still in handcuffs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139062-phuket-police-hunt-florida-man-fled-custody-in-handcuffs/

 

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Italy's Salvini drops calls for government to quit, urges unity on reforms

By Gavin Jones

 

FILE PHOTO: League party leader Matteo Salvini speaks during an anti-government demonstration in Rome, Italy, October 19, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

 

ROME (Reuters) - Matteo Salvini, the leader of Italy's right-wing League party, has suddenly dropped his calls for the government to resign and is instead proposing that all the main parties work together to solve the country's most pressing problems.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139064-italys-salvini-drops-calls-for-government-to-quit-urges-unity-on-reforms/

 

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Cuba says it is prepared if U.S. chooses to sever diplomatic ties

By Sarah Marsh

 

Cuba's Foreign Ministry's General Director for U.S. Affairs Carlos Fernandez de Cossio attends the annual U.S.-Cuban academic conference in Havana, Cuba, December 16, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

 

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba's Communist government is prepared if the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump decides to sever diplomatic relations although it hopes that does not come to pass, a top Cuban diplomat said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139065-cuba-says-it-is-prepared-if-us-chooses-to-sever-diplomatic-ties/

 

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Canadian man diagnosed with brain tumour in Thailand speaks out for the first time

Sean Davidson, Multi-Platform Writer, CTV News Toronto

 

 

TORONTO -- A Canadian man diagnosed with a brain tumour in Thailand is speaking out for the first time from his hospital bed in Ottawa, thanking everyone for their support in getting him home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139066-canadian-man-diagnosed-with-brain-tumour-in-thailand-speaks-out-for-the-first-time/

 

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UK's Johnson, Trump look forward to ambitious trade agreement - Downing Street

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a welcoming ceremony at the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Pool

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said they looked forward to continued close cooperation and the negotiation of an "ambitious free trade agreement" during a phone call on Monday, Johnson's Downing Street office said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139067-uks-johnson-trump-look-forward-to-ambitious-trade-agreement-downing-street/

 

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Exclusive: Boeing delays plans for record 737 production until 2021 - sources

By Eric M. Johnson and Tim Hepher

 

FILE PHOTO: Aerial photos showing Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. October 20, 2019. REUTERS/Gary He

 

SEATTLE/PARIS (Reuters) - Boeing Co <BA.N> has delayed plans to reach a record production rate of 57 737 jets per month next year, industry sources said on Thursday, even before the U.S. FAA announced a new delay in the 737 MAX's return to service which raised uncertainty over production plans.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139068-exclusive boeing delays-plans-for-record-737-production-until-2021-sources/

 

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Qatar foreign minister says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate

By Stephen Kalin, Alexander Cornwell and Dmitry Zhdannikov

 

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani speaks during the annual Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany February 17, 2019. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert

 

RIYADH/DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's foreign minister said recent talks had broken a protracted stalemate with Saudi Arabia and that Doha would study demands by its Gulf rivals but not turn its back on ally Turkey.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139070-qatar-foreign-minister-says-early-talks-with-saudi-arabia-have-broken-stalemate/

 

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Have you seen this man?: Thai wife reports Swede missing in Thailand

 

Thai caption: Missing husband report filed

 

A Thai wife has gone to Hat Yai police to report her Swedish husband missing. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139073-have-you-seen-this-man-thai-wife-reports-swede-missing-in-thailand/

 

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Overstaying Swede - 1,001 days -  no match for Big Oud's "Smart Car"

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Ubon Ratchathani immigration police deployed their SPC (Smart Patrol Car) and it came up trumps. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139077-overstaying-swede-1001-days- -no-match-for-big-ouds-smart-car/

 

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Thai prisons: 15,000 foreign convicts and 9,600 in for drugs

 

Thai caption: Finding money to treat foreign convicts

 

A deputy official has revealed that Thailand's prison population is 300,000 convicts. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139078-thai-prisons-15000-foreign-convicts-and-9600-in-for-drugs/

 

 

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Video: Netizens up in arms after 10 wheel truck demolishes roadbridge used by students

 

 

Thai netizens were up in arms after pictures were posted online of school children using a badly damaged stairway of a pedestrian roadbridge in Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139080-video-netizens-up-in-arms-after-10-wheel-truck-demolishes-roadbridge-used-by-students/

 

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UK PM Johnson plans to block extension of Brexit transition beyond 2020

 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets newly-elected Conservative MPs at the Houses of Parliament, London, Britain December 16, 2019. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will take the bold step of legislating to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020, British media including The Times and the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139083-uk-pm-johnson-plans-to-block-extension-of-brexit-transition-beyond-2020/

 

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Thaivisa exclusive: Indian entertainment moguls plan to open "Nana Plaza" style Go-Go venue in Pattaya

 

 

An Indian owned entertainment group plans to revolutionize Pattaya's nightlife entertainment scene with the opening of a huge new complex slap bang in the middle of the city. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139086-thaivisa-exclusive-indian-entertainment moguls-plan-to-open-nana-plaza-style-go-go-venue-in-pattaya/

 

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Online traffic tickets take effect this week

By THE NATION

 

 

Deputy police spokesman Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanajaroen announced on Monday (December 16) that the new online traffic ticket system will be fully operational on December 19 as scheduled.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139087-online-traffic-tickets-take-effect-this-week/

 

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Mr Sawatdee bids farewell to airport freedom after stealing from snoozing US tourist

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A former trolley pusher at Suvarnabhumi airport has admitted stealing a bum bag from a US tourist who was having a snooze while waiting to board a flight. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139091-mr-sawatdee-bids-farewell-to-airport-freedom-after-stealing-from-snoozing-us-tourist/

 

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SET could reach 1,610 points in December: analyst

By THE NATION

 

 

Viwat Techapoonpol, stock analyst at Tisco Securities predicted on Tuesday (December.17) that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index in the last month of 2019 could rise up to 1,585-1,610 points, thanks to purchases of RMF and LTF, the latter only available until the end of December, of approximately Bt10 billion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139097-set-could-reach-1610-points-in-december-analyst/

 

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Big Oud busts three Koreans who made 60 million baht running online betting site

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang announced the arrest of three South Koreans wanted on Interpol red notices for running an online gambling operation. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139100-big-oud-busts-three-koreans who-made-60-million-baht-running-online-betting-site/

 

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Karaoke sting nabs Thai woman offering underage girls for sex

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thailand's immigration announced the results of an inquiry in the town of Ban Phai in Khon Kaen in the north east of the country. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139107-karaoke-sting-nabs-thai-woman-offering-underage-girls-for-sex/