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Ministers approve applying Israeli law to West Bank settlers
Jeffrey Heller

JERUSALEM: -- A ministerial committee approved a proposed bill on Sunday that would ensure the wholesale application of Israeli law to Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, a move sponsored by MPs who want Israel to annex part of the territory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775329-ministers-approve-applying-israeli-law-to-west-bank-settlers/

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Chiang Mai Airport continues operating despite aircraft fuel leak
By Digital Content

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CHIANG MAI, Nov 10 -- Operations at Chiang Mai Airport continued normally Sunday following an aviation fuel leak from a pipeline operated by PTT Plc Saturday night, Airport Director Group Captain Visutr Chantana said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775164-jet-fuel-leakage-in-chiang-mai-caused-minor-disruption/#entry8651218

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Heavy rain continues to batter South
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Nov 10 -- Heavy downpours continue in several southern provinces while authorities here will declare the province a disaster zone after floodwater flowed into the city suburbs before dawn Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775337-heavy-rain-continues-to-batter-thai-south/

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NRC President confident reforms will be accomplished within expected time frame

BANGKOK, 10 November 2014 (NNT) - The President of the National Reform Council is confident all reform plans will be accomplished within the expected time frame.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775341-nrc-president-confident-reforms-will-be-accomplished-within-expected-time-frame/

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Joan Clarke, woman who cracked Enigma with Alan Turing
By Joe Miller

(BBC) Joan Clarke's ingenious work as a codebreaker during WW2 saved countless lives, and her talents were formidable enough to command the respect of some of the greatest minds of the 20th Century, despite the sexism of the time.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775342-joan-clarke-the-woman-who-cracked-enigma-code/

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Thap Lan National Park's cold weather attracts throngs of tourists

PRACHINBURI, 10 November 2014 (NNT) - Drawn to the cold weather, thousands of tourists have flocked to Thap Lan National Park, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775343-thap-lan-national-parks-cold-weather-attracts-throngs-of-tourists/

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Emergency medical units in deep South to be improved
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PATTANI, Nov 10 -- Emergency medical units in Thailand's three insurgency-affected southern provinces will be improved by the Public Health Ministry to reduce the number of casualties at the hands of insurgents in the region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775348-emergency-medical-units-in-thailands-deep-south-to-be-improved/

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Breaking: 7-Eleven deploys pigs as store pets
By Coconuts Bangkok

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Who says only dogs can lounge in front of 7-Eleven?

AYUTTHAYA: -- CP ALL shows its support for species equality by allowing five pigs to lounge in front of their store as seen in pictures posted on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775349-breaking-7-eleven-deploys-pigs-as-store-pets/

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Customs officials arrest Vietnamese girl on drug trafficking charge

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BANGKOK: -- A Vietnamese girl was arrested Monday morning at Don Mueang airport as she was about to depart on a flight to Jakarta with 416 grammes of "Ice" drugs in the stomach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775372-don-mueang-airport-customs-arrest-vietnamese-woman-on-drug-trafficking-charge/

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Reform council places emphasis on eradication of social inequality

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BANGKOK, 10 November 2014 (NNT) - The National Reform Council (NRC) has made known that social inequality is the country’s main concern, expressing keen interest in tackling the issue through reforms.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775378-thai-reform-council-places-emphasis-on-eradication-of-social-inequality/

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Tourism business in north, northeastern regions robust in 4th quarter
By Digital Content

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BANGKOK, Nov 10 -- Thai tourists are expected to take the North and the Northeast by storm to experience cold weather and more than Bt48 billion will change hands in the region in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775415-tourism-business-in-thailands-north-isaan-robust-in-4th-quarter/

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GM's Rayong plant wins environmental star

BANGKOK: -- General Motors' truck assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, is among 14 GM plants around the world to achieve the US Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Challenge for Industry, thanks to its energy reduction policy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775399-gms-rayong-plant-wins-environmental-star/

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Yingluck summoned to appear at NLA on November 12 for delayed impeachment request

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BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has summoned ex-Premier Yingluck Shinawatra to clarify the reason behind her request for the NLA to put off her impeachment which was earlier scheduled on November 12.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775425-yingluck-summoned-to-appear-at-nla-on-november-12-for-delayed-impeachment-request/

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Taxis undergo inspection before adjusting their new fare rates

BANGKOK, 10 November 2014 (NNT) – The first phase of taxi fare adjustments that are set to begin in December 1st have seen a flow of taxi operators continuously bringing in their vehicles to be checked and inspected.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775428-thai-taxis-undergo-inspection-before-adjusting-their-new-fare-rates/

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Barack Obama and Tony Abbott have one-on-one meeting before APEC

BEIJING: BARACK Obama has told Tony Abbott that the fight against Islamic State in Iraq is moving into a new phase and he wants countries like Australia to supplement its commitment to the conflict.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775436-obama-warns-abbott-over-iraq/

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NLA vice president: Ms Yingluck’s impeachment case should be postponed

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The National Legislative Assembly should postpone the impeachment proceedings against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra scheduled on Wednesday because she has just returned from an overseas trip and may not have received the case file from the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nla-vice-president-ms-yinglucks-impeachment-case-postponed/

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Hospital Clarifies 'Ban' On Pregnant Employees
By Khaosod English

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A memo, which was allegedly posted at Rajavithi Hospital's pharmacy department and signed by more than 30 employees, reads: "Announcement: From 30 October 2014 - 31 December 2015, all female officials have to take contraceptive pills. Do not get pregnant. If pregnant, quit your job."

BANGKOK — The director of a public hospital in Bangkok says he has retracted an order that threatened to fire pregnant employees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775452-hospital-in-bangkok-clarifies-ban-on-pregnant-employees/?p=8652958

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Dolores O'Riordan: Cranberries singer arrested over flight assaults

(BBC) The lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries has been arrested following an alleged double assault on a flight from the US to the Republic of Ireland.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775453-cranberries-lead-singer-dolores-oriordan-arrested-over-flight-assaults/

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Thailand expects 5.5 million Chinese visitors next year
By Digital Content

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BANGKOK, Nov 10 -- The Ministry of Tourism & Sports is promoting Thainess to woo foreign tourists and this is part of its campaigns to raise the number of Chinese visitors to 5-5.5 million next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/775454-thailand-expects-55-million-chinese-tourists-in-2015/

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