THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 27 Dec 2019

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Download the Thaivisa 2020 Calendar

 

All Thai holidays and no alcohol days included.

 

Get your copy here: https://forum.thaivisa.com/files/file/772-thaivisa-calendar-2020/?changelog=100

 

 

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Pattaya unprepared for plastic-bag ban

 

PATTAYA:--In just a week time, major Thai retailers will stop handing out single-use plastic bags, but Pattaya residents seem unprepared for the change.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140463-pattaya-unprepared-for-plastic-bag-ban/

 

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Swede who allegedly ran multi million dollar investment scam from Koh Chang extradited to USA

 

Image: Manager

 

A Swedish man who was arrested in Thailand earlier this year after being accused of running a multi million dollar investment scam has been extradited to the United States.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140464-swede-who-allegedly-ran-multi-million-dollar-investment-scam-from-koh-chang-extradited-to-usa/

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Beach Road construction set for Feb. 13 completion

 

 

Pattaya: Pattaya officials say roadwork that has turned Beach Road into a disaster zone during high season will complete by Feb. 13.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140460-beach-road-construction-set-for-feb-13-completion/

 

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Supreme Court gives 2 years jail sentence to ex-minister Benja, 4 others

By THE NATION

 

Benja Louichareon

 

The Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s verdict but reduced the jail term of five defendants to two years unsuspended instead of the 3 years given by the Appeal Court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140561-supreme-court-gives-2-years-jail-sentence-to-ex-minister-benja-4-others/

 

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Industrial estates to see more investments next year: IEAT

By The Nation

 

IEAT governor, Somjin Piluek

 

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expected more industrial estate investments in fiscal year 2020, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), said governor Somjin Piluek on Wednesday (December 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140562-industrial-estates-to-see-more-investments-next-year-ieat/

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More than 2,300 domestic violence cases reported in 2019: Pavena foundation

By The Nation

 

 

Domestic violence cases were the most widely reported to it, the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women said on Wednesday (December 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140563-more-than-2300-domestic-violence-cases-reported-in-2019-pavena-foundation/

 

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Making a clean sweep 

By The Nation

 

 

Better World Green has joined up with Bangkok officials in collecting worn-out or broken appliances including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, cellphones and computers from residents all over Bangkok, Pollution Control Department (PCD) director-general Pralong Damrongthai said this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140564-making-a-clean-sweep/

 

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Families of victims mark 15th anniversary of tsunami

By The Nation

 

 

The 15th anniversary of the deadly tsunami was held at Baan Nam Kem Tsunami memorial park in remembrance of 230,000 victims with government agencies, local and foreigners participating in the event.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140565-families-of-victims-mark-15th-anniversary-of-tsunami/

 

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No African swine fever epidemic, government agency assures

By THE NATION

 

 

There is no African swine fever virus (ASFV) epidemic in Thailand, the Department of Medical Sciences has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140567-no-african-swine-fever-epidemic-government-agency-assures/

 

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Tesco Lotus offers bags for life to end plastic use

By THE NATION

 

 

As part of its no-plastic bags policy, Tesco Lotus is providing a "Bag of Life" at its branches to those who do not want single-use plastic, Salinla Seehaphan, the corporate affairs director, revealed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140568-tesco-lotus-offers-bags-for-life-to-end-plastic-use/

 

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Large quantities of amphetamine intercepted during start of New Year holiday

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit: Kunlaphun Siripimamporn

 

Narcotics Suppression Bureau’s commissioner, Pol Lt-General Chinnaphat Sarasin, and deputy commissioner, Pol Maj-General Phonchai Charoenwong announced they have arrested a total of drug dealers and seized large quantities of illegal drugs in the run-up to the holidays.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140569-large-quantities-of-amphetamine-intercepted-during-start-of-new-year-holiday/

 

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Police continue to investigate hack of prison surveillance cameras

By The Nation

 

 

Pol Col Siriwat Deephor deputy commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), provided an update on Thursday (December 26) on the progress made in the investigation into the hacking of several surveillance cameras in Lang Suan prison in the southern province of Chumphon that live streamed the faces of the inmates and the conditions inside the jail on Youtube. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140570-chumphon-police-continue-to-investigate-hack-of-prison-surveillance-cameras/

 

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Mayor of municipality in Trang missing after car accident 

By The Nation

 

 

Hat Samran police station in Trang province was informed at 07.16 pm on December 25 of a white Mitsubishi Pajero SUV falling into a canal with two passengers trapped inside.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140571-mayor-of-municipality-in-trang-missing-after-car-accident/

 

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The rush begins

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit: Pramote Putthaisong

 

Thais started to return to their hometowns for the New Year holidays on Thursday (December 26).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140572-new-year-holidays-the-rush-begins/

 

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Algae on steps draw netizens to Pranburi estuary 

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit to ‘Pak Nam Pran Palang Mai’ Facebook Page

 

A Facebook page ‘Pak Nam Pran Palang Mai’ (ปากน้ำปราณพลังใหม่) recently posted photos of green algae covering the steps of Pak Nam Pran or Pranburi estuary in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140573-algae-on-steps-draw-netizens-to-pranburi-estuary/

 

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Copyright agents to be validated through QR code technology

By The Nation

 

 

The Commerce Ministry applied QR code technology to the ID cards of copyright agents to ensure police, entrepreneurs and citizens can identify real agents from imposters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140574-copyright-agents-to-be-validated-through-qr-code-technology/

 

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PM begs people not to drink and drive

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha added his voice to calls for people never to drink and drive during an activity held today (December 26) at Mo Chit Bus Terminal in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140575-pm-prayut-begs-people-not-to-drink-and-drive/

 

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THAI aims to sign JV on U-Tapao MRO project in August 2020

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) is expected to sign a joint investment contract with a private company to develop the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service facilities at U-Tapao Airport in August next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140576-thai-aims-to-sign-jv-on-u-tapao-mro-project-in-august-2020/

 

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Govt plans Bt3.3 trillion budget for FY2021

By The Nation

 

The plan was agreed today at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, goverment spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat announced today (December 26).

 

Government is planning a budget for fiscal 2021 of Bt3.3 trillion, up 3.1 per cent or Bt100 billion from fiscal 2020, suggesting it remains cautious about spending.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140577-govt-plans-bt33-trillion-budget-for-fy2021/

 

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NBTC lays out its plans for 2020

By THE NATION

 

NBTC secretary-general Takorn Tantasith, right

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) office has outlined its missions for next year ranging from the auction of 5G spectrum bands to its continued transformation into a “digital office”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140578-nbtc-lays-out-its-plans-for-2020/

 

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Online product without price tags declared illegal

By The Nation

 

 

The Commerce Ministry warned e-tailers this week that listing online products without a price tag was illegal and carried a penalty of up to Bt10,000.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140579-online-product-without-price-tags-declared-illegal/

 

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Private investment, exports expected to drive growth next year

By The Nation

 

Economic indicators in November pointed to an economic slowdown.

 

Economic indicators in November pointed to an economic slowdown, but private investment and exports are expected to be the growth drivers next year, according to the Fiscal Policy Office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140580-private-investment-exports-expected-to-drive-growth-next-year/

 

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Future Forward Party members in Phuket protest Election Commission rulings

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The Future Forward Party members protested in front of the Phuket office of the Election Commission yesterday (Dec 25). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Some 20 members of the Future Forward Party (FFP) in Phuket staged a protest in front of the Phuket office of the Election Commission yesterday (Dec 25). The protesters even laid wreaths in front of the office to mark what they called “the death of justice”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140581-future-forward-party-members-in-phuket-protest-election-commission-rulings/

 

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National police deputy launches Phuket New Year anti-crime, road-safety blitz

By The Phuket News

 

Royal Thai Police Assistant Commissioner Lt Gen Sakda Cheunpakdee was in Phuket in person to launch the anti-crime and road-safety blitz for the New Year. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Lt Gen Sakda Cheunpakdee, an Assistant Commissioner of the national Royal Thai Police, has ordered all officers under his command, and called on those assisting police, to do their best to restrict crime and enforce road-safety laws over the New Year holidays.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140582-national-police-deputy-launches-phuket-new-year-anti-crime-road-safety-blitz/

 

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Phuket remembers those lost to the tsunami

By The Phuket News

 

The annual tsunami-memorial service was held at the Wall of Remembrance at Mai Khao Cemetery this morning (Dec 26). Photo: Mai Khao OrBorTor

 

PHUKET: A remembrance ceremony to honour those lost to the tsunami that struck our shores 15 years ago, on Dec 26, 2004, was held at the Wall of Remembrance at the Mai Khao Cemetery this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140584-phuket-remembers-those-lost-to-the-tsunami/

 

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B1.5bn Phuket cable car project given green light

By The Phuket News

 

The proposed cable car project is planned to be three kilometres long and reach up to 80 metres high – and cost an estimated B1.5 billion. Image: JH Cable Car Thailand

 

PHUKET: The Phuket provincial committee of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), chaired by Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana, has approved in principle for a sightseeing cable car operating three kilometres long to be built in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140585-b15bn-phuket-cable-car-project-given-green-light/

 

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Report of missing kayak couple found living in Rawai confirmed a false alarm

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police confirm with Frenchman Jeremy Boris Manchon, 32, of Marseille, that he was the foreign an seen camping near where missing kayak couple Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakhon Sawan, were last seen. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Tourist Police have confirmed that the foreign man and Thai woman reported as seen camping in a remote location near where Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakhon Sawan, were last seen are not the missing kayak couple.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140586-report-of-missing-kayak-couple-found-living-in-rawai-confirmed-a-false-alarm/

 

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Tesla secures $1.29 billion loan from Chinese banks for Shanghai factory

 

FILE PHOTO: A China-made Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is seen ahead of the Guangzhou auto show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc entered into agreements with lenders in China for a secured term loan facility of up to 9 billion yuan ($1.29 billion), according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140588-tesla-secures-129-billion-loan-from-chinese-banks-for-shanghai-factory/

 

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Netanyahu seen remaining at Likud helm as party votes ahead of March ballot

 

FILE PHOTO: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Education Minister Gideon Saar arrive for the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem August 26, 2012. REUTERS/Uriel Sinai/Pool/File Photo

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to have faced down a fresh challenge to his power on Thursday when his Likud party held a leadership vote in the run-up to a March national election, the country's third in under a year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1140589-netanyahu-seen-remaining-at-likud-helm-as-party-votes-ahead-of-march-ballot/