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Rooster's Year in Review 1: Damned Lies, Plastic Bags and Big Joke!

 

 

To mark the end of a tumultuous and titter filled year on Thaivisa I present my review of some of the stories and themes that have marked the last 12 months in Thailand. This is Part One containing nine headings that are presented in no particular order. Part Two will be next Sunday. Following the review comes a short selection of this week's best stories. Enjoy!

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139796-roosters-year-in-review-1-damned-lies-plastic-bags-and-big-joke/

 

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Phuket beach safety hits top-level agenda

By The Phuket News

 

Rip current expert Dr Rob Brander was in Phuket to explain key the dangers of key beach hazards. Photo: Phuket Disaster Resilience Foundation

 

PHUKET: Beach safety took a serious step forward this week as the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation office for Phuket in collaboration with the Phuket Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) conducted a Phuket Beach Safety Workshop at the Tree House K PARK Phuket hotel in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139840-phuket-beach-safety-hits-top-level-agenda/

 

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Body of missing tour boat crewman found

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The body of young Mr Kittipong, just 17 years old, was found about one kilometre from where the collision occurred on Wednesday. Photo: DDPM-Phang Nga

 

PHUKET: Search teams today found the body of missing tour boat crewman Kittpong Samanbut, who fell overboard in a deadly collision of the tour boat he was working on with a large motoryacht off Koh Khai Nok late Wednesday afternoon (Dec 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139841-body-of-missing-tour-boat-crewman-found/

 

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Man who used Twitter and postal service to distribute meth arrested

By THE NATION

 

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said it has arrested an individual who sold methamphetamine or “ice” through social media platform Twitter and also distributed the drug via post.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139842-man-who-used-twitter-and-postal-service-to-distribute-meth-arrested/

 

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Govt Pension Fund targets higher savings from members

By THE NATION

 

 

The Government Pension Fund (GPF) plans to have at least 10 per cent of its members increase their savings in 2020, expressing confidence that it can pay a yield of 4-5 per cent annually.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139843-govt-pension-fund-targets-higher-savings-from-members/

 

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Thai retailers to stop giving plastic bags from Jan 1

By THE NATION

 

 

Around 75 brands under the Thai Retailers Association will stop providing plastic bags from January 1 in a bid to reduce the whopping 13.5 billion, or 30 per cent, of plastic bags used in Thailand annually.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139844-thai-retailers-to-stop-giving-plastic-bags-from-jan-1/

 

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Sensational 60 gives Jazz one-stroke edge in Thailand Masters

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam
THE NATION

 

Jazz Janewattananond (Photo credit to Jirawat Srikong)

 

Pattaya - The Asian Tour No 1 of the year, Jazz Janewattananond, produced the best round of his career, firing a stunning third-round 60 to vie for his fourth victory of the Tour season in the US$500,000 Thailand Masters at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Chonburi province on Saturday (December 21).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139845-sensational-60-gives-jazz-one-stroke-edge-in-thailand-masters/

 

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New tax a worry for property developers

By THE NATION

 

 

Property companies are worried that the new land and building tax law will increase their costs amid the economic slowdown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139846-new-tax-a-worry-for-property-developers/

 

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New terminal to help ease Don Mueang airport congestion

By The Nation

 

 

Don Mueang International Airport held the main pillar erection ceremony for the construction of a passenger terminal at the parking area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139847-new-terminal-to-help-ease-don-mueang-airport-congestion/

 

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Noodles treat in a tram

By THE NATION

 

 

A noodle street-food shop, named “Famous Noodles with Red Pork Dumplings of the New Generation” has stirred interest for its creativity in selling bowls of noodles on a colorful tram.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139848-noodles-treat-in-a-tram/

 

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Bangkok: Eldest brother shoots both younger siblings dead

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a 44 year old Thai man called Phanu Sirihongthong has been arrested for the murder of his two younger brothers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139849-bangkok-eldest-brother-shoots-both-younger-siblings-dead/

 

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Hua Hin: Expect traffic disruption as railway piers constructed in Bon Kai

 

 

Image: TALK News Online

 

Hua Hin mayor Nopponm Wuthikun yesterday chaired a meeting with contractors from Chino - Thai, local police and other interested parties to discuss traffic arrangements in  Soi 88  and adjoining areas. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139850-hua-hin-expect-traffic-disruption-as-railway-piers-constructed-in-bon-kai/

 

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Pirated goods: DSI raids in Saraburi net 50 million baht in fake goods from China

 

 

Image: Channel 7 TV news

 

Police from the Department of Special Investigation raided two warehouses in separate areas of Saraburi yesterday following a one year investigation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139852-pirated-goods-dsi-raids-in-saraburi-net-50-million-baht-in-fake-goods-from-china/

 

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France kills 33 militants in Mali raid - president

 

 

FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the inauguration of the Agora "win win" in Koumassi, Abidjan, Ivory Coast December 21, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

 

ABIDJAN/BAMAKO (Reuters) - French forces killed 33 Islamist militants in Mali on Saturday using attack helicopters, ground troops and a drone, near the border with Mauritania where a group linked to al Qaeda operates, French authorities said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139853-france-kills-33-militants-in-mali-raid-president/

 

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Man with narwhal tusk recounts fight with London Bridge attacker

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Workers walk past floral tributes during the morning rush hour following the June 3 attack on London Bridge and the Borough Market areas in London, Britain, June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A man who used a narwhal tusk to fight a knifeman on a fatal rampage in London last month has spoken of how he and others carried on grappling with the attacker even after seeing that he was wearing what looked like an explosive suicide vest.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139854-man-with-narwhal-tusk-recounts-fight-with-london-bridge-attacker/

 

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Pakistan court hands down death sentence to scholar accused of blasphemy

 

 

Security was tightened around the jail where Junaid Hafeez, not pictured, was being sentenced

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday sentenced a liberal scholar and former university lecturer to death on blasphemy charges.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139856-pakistan-court-hands-down-death-sentence-to-scholar-accused-of-blasphemy/

 

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Liverpool win Club World Cup as Firmino sinks Flamengo

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Final - Liverpool v Flamengo - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 21, 2019 Liverpool's Alisson lifts the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Club World Cup REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

 

DOHA (Reuters) - An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Brazil's Flamengo to win the Club World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139859-liverpool-win-club-world-cup-as-firmino-sinks-flamengo/

 

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Leicester get reality check at Man City, Everton and Arsenal draw

By Martyn Herman

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 21, 2019 Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City provided a timely reminder that they may still pose the greatest threat to Liverpool in the Premier League title race as they put second-placed Leicester City firmly in their place on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139860-leicester-get-reality-check-at-man-city-everton-and-arsenal-draw/

 

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England World Cup winner Peters dies, aged 76

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: Football - West Ham United wreath laying ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Bobby Moore - Upton Park, London, Britain - February 24, 2013 Former team mate Martin Peters during the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Bobby Moore Action Images via Reuters/Steven Paston/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - England World Cup winner Martin Peters has died, aged 76, his former club West Ham United said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139861-england-world-cup-winner-peters-dies-aged-76/

 

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Why I can only see great things ahead for Pattaya

By Dan Cheeseman

 

 

I was with a businessman who operates around the Soi LK area of Pattaya the other day and he was moaning about the state of Pattaya. For him the town was all doom and gloom and any talk of a golden era emerging he would scoff at.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139863-why-i-can-only-see-great-things-ahead-for-pattaya/

 

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PM orders prompt assistance for southern flood victims

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BANGKOK(NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered authorities to promptly provide assistance to flood victims in Narathiwat province and closely follow the situation. Meanwhile, flooding in Yala province has subsided with less rainwater but villagers in risky areas have to stay on alert.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139864-pm-orders-prompt-assistance-for-southern-flood-victims/

 

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Particulate matter still prevails over several areas

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BANGKOK(NNT) - PM 2.5 airborne dust still prevails over several parts of Bangkok, causing air pollution and affecting health.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139865-particulate-matter-still-prevails-over-several-areas/

 

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The festive season may not be that merry due to low spending

 

 

The 2020 holiday season may not be all that merry for businesses as Thais are expected to spend less due to gloomy economic sentiment and lower income.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139867-the-festive-season-may-not-be-that-merry-due-to-low-spending/

 

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By-election campaigning underway in Khon Kaen’s Constituency 7

 

 

Palang Pracharat and the opposition Pheu Thai parties held their latest election campaign rallies in Constituency 7 of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Khon Kaen today (Saturday) to woo their supporters ahead of the vote on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139869-by-election-campaigning-underway-in-khon-kaen’s-constituency-7/

 

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National Parks Department to distribute ‘passports’ to promote eco-tourism

 

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation plans to distribute one million ‘Green Heart passports’ to tourists visiting Thailand’s 155 national parks during the New Year holidays, in a campaign to promote environmentally-friendly tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139871-national-parks-department-to-distribute-‘passports’-to-promote-eco-tourism/

 

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16 Singaporeans injured in road accident in Sing Buri

 

 

Sixteen Singaporean tourists were injured, five of them seriously, when their tour bus skidded off a road in Muang district of Thailand’s central province of Sing Buri on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139873-16-singaporeans-injured-in-road-accident-in-sing-buri/

 

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Demo site for waste management opens in Rayong

By The Nation

 

 

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Friday (December 20) presided over the opening of a demonstration site for integrated marine waste management,located at Kodpor Public Park in Rayong province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139876-demo-site-for-waste-management-opens-in-rayong/

 

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Darts - Sherrock continues fairytale run as 'Queen of the Palace'

 

 

Image: BBC

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Fallon Sherrock continued to provide shockwaves in the male-dominated world of darts, producing a stellar display to defeat one of the best players in the game, Mensur Suljovic, at the PDC world championships on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139877-darts-sherrock-continues-fairytale-run-as-queen-of-the-palace/

 

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Cuba names prime minister in move to lighten presidential load

By Marc Frank and Nelson Acosta

 

Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, named as the country's first prime minister a role created by the new constitution, gestures during the ordinary session of the National Assembly in Havana, Cuba, December 21, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer

 

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday named tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz as the country’s first prime minister in decades, under a new constitution that seeks to decentralise former leader Fidel Castro’s job.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139878-cuba-names-prime-minister-in-move-to-lighten-presidential-load/

 

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Australian PM defends climate policies as cooler weather helps firefighters

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fire conditions eased on some of the major fronts burning across Australia on Sunday after a cool weather change, with firefighters trying to contain blazes before the expected return of hotter conditions at the end of the week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139880-australian-pm-defends-climate-policies-as-cooler-weather-helps-firefighters/