THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 25 Dec 2019

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BKK Police conduct crime sweeping operation ahead NY celebration

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Metropolitan Police Bureau has dispatched officials to conduct an anti crime and narcotics operation and is stationing police at various New Year celebration and at risk venues, as the end of the year is fast approaching.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140234-bkk-police-conduct-crime-sweeping-operation-ahead-ny-celebration/

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January-November export 2.7% in red

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s export sector continues to suffer from the global economic slowdown. The latest figures from November 2019 show a 7.39 percent continuous decline in value. Oil refinery closedowns for maintenance have also caused a decline in petroleum exports, resulting in the overall export figure in 11 months of this year to be at negative 2.7 percent.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140230-january-november-export-27-in-red/

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Govt okays road safety plan for New Year hols

By THE NATION

 

Anupong Paochinda

 

An operational plan to take care of people’s safety during the New Year holidays has been approved by the cabinet, Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said on Tuesday (December 24).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140254-govt-okays-road-safety-plan-for-new-year-hols/

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Private sector propose 33 Quick win community-based power plant projects

By The Nation

 

 

The "Energy for All" policy of Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong is starting to take shape after the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), chaired by Prime Minister Prayat Chan-o-cha, approved the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism in renewable power investment and price rate for Very Small Power Producers (VSPP) on December 16.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140294-private-sector-propose-33-quick-win-community-based-power-plant-projects/

 

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NBTC board nods to auction of four spectrum bands

By THE NATION

 

NBTC secretary-general Takorn Tantasith, right

 

The board of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) today (December 24) approved the auctions of four spectrum bands (700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz and 26 GHz) for 5G service. The NBTC will auction a single band at a time on February 16 next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140295-nbtc-board-nods-to-auction-of-four-spectrum-bands/

 

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Govt launching measure to tame wild baht

By THE NATION

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday (December 24) that all related state agencies convened yesterday to seek ways to tame the strengthening baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140296-govt-launching-measure-to-tame-wild-baht/

 

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Spending for New Year season to hit almost Bt138 billion

By THE NATION

 

File photo//TODAY

 

Thais are expected to spend around Bt137.8 billion this New Year season, up 1.9 per cent, according to a University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140299-spending-for-new-year-season-to-hit-almost-bt138-billion/

 

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Govt targets economic growth over 3 per cent in next five years

By Wichit Chaitrong
The Nation

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday (December 24) approved inflation target in the range of 1-3 per cent for next year.  The target was determined jointly by Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Veerathai Santipraphob and Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana. The two said headline inflation remained at a low level, largely because of the decreasing prices of food and energy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140300-govt-targets-economic-growth-over-3-per-cent-in-next-five-years/

 

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PM joins launch of New Year holiday safe driving campaign

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today joined the Ministry of Public Health, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) and its network to launch the “No Drink Driving for a Safe Return Home” campaign, which aims at reducing road accidents during the New Year holiday period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140301-pm-prayut-joins-launch-of-new-year-holiday-safe-driving-campaign/

 

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NACC holds anti-corruption seminar

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has organized an annual seminar for state enterprises to share anti-corruption knowledge and experience.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140302-nacc-holds-anti-corruption-seminar/

 

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Thai reporter sentenced to jail for libelling chicken farm

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai television journalist was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday on charges of libelling a chicken farm on Twitter, her lawyer said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140303-thai-reporter-sentenced-to-jail-for-libelling-chicken-farm/

 

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Thai factory November output seen slipping 7.1% year-on-year, set for seventh month of fall

 

People shop inside a supermarket in Bangkok July 11, 2016. Picture taken July 11, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's annual manufacturing output likely fell for the seventh straight month in November, but at a slower pace than in the previous month, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140304-thai-factory-november-output-seen-slipping-71-year-on-year-set-for-seventh-month-of-fall/

 

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Christianity Today again slams Trump, raises issue of 'unconditional loyalty'

By Heather Timmons

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. December 21, 2019. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Christianity Today, the magazine founded by the late Reverend Billy Graham, renewed its criticism of President Donald Trump in a new editorial that cited his "misuses of power" and asked fellow Christians to examine their loyalty to him, days after a controversial editorial that called for his impeachment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140305-christianity-today-again-slams-trump-raises-issue-of-unconditional-loyalty/

 

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up Christmas Eve protest chaos

By Clare Jim and Marius Zaharia

 

Anti-government protesters hold umbrellas as they protest amid tear gas on Christmas Eve at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, China, December 24, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong riot police fired rounds of tear gas at thousands of protesters, many wearing masks and reindeer horns, after scuffles in shopping malls and in a prime tourist district as pro-democracy rallies escalated into Christmas Eve chaos.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140306-hong-kong-police-fire-tear-gas-to-break-up-christmas-eve-protest-chaos/

 

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Brash Uber co-founder Kalanick leaves board to focus on industrial kitchens

By Tina Bellon

 

FILE PHOTO: Former Uber Technologies Inc. CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick stands on a balcony above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the company's IPO in New York, U.S., May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

(Reuters) - Travis Kalanick, the pugnacious co-founder of Uber, has severed his last ties with the ride-services company, resigning from the board and selling all his shares as he turns his focus to a new venture creating "ghost kitchens" for food delivery services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140307-brash-uber-co-founder-kalanick-leaves-board-to-focus-on-industrial-kitchens/

 

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U.S. military tracking Santa - and any 'Christmas gift' from North Korea

By Keith Coffman

 

FILE PHOTO: NORAD tracks Santa as he starts his journey as shown in this handout photo provided by North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, December 24, 2014. REUTERS/NORAD/Handout

 

DENVER (Reuters) - While the North American Aerospace Defense Command stays alert for any signs of a North Korea missile launch – what officials in Pyongyang have described as a "Christmas gift" – it is also tracking the legendary figure who delivers presents to children across the world, the command said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140308-us-military-tracking-santa-and-any-christmas-gift-from-north-korea/

 

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Condemnation after men dress as Nazis at Bangkok mall festive event

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Photographs which show two Thai men dressed in Nazi uniforms at an event at a Bangkok shopping mall have been condemed by the Israel's ambassador to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140314-condemnation-after-men-dress-as-nazis-at-bangkok-mall-festive-event/

 

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