SOUTHERN INSURGENCY
Three women shot dead in far South, including 179th teacher killed in decade
The Sunday Nation

Members of a bomb squad unit inspect the scene after a roadside bomb blast, triggered by suspected separatist militants, that left a village defence volunteer with leg injuries, in Narathiwat

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776827-three-women-shot-dead-in-far-south-including-179th-teacher-killed-in-decade/

MEDIA INTERVENTION
Harassment of Thai PBS condemned
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Media groups hit out at military pressure that caused show host to be dropped

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776829-harassment-of-thai-pbs-condemned/

SAYING MINISTRY SHOULD DROP 'NANO-FINANCE' MOVE
BOT chief backs bonds for rice scheme debt
Erich Parpart
The Sunday Nation

Prasarn

BANGKOK: -- The Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor has agreed with the Ministry of Finance's decision to issue long-term bonds to cover debt worth Bt682 billion from the costly rice pledging scheme. But he said management of the amount of each offer and the spread between maturity dates should be done with care so it does not affect other government operations and market interest rates.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776831-bot-chief-backs-bonds-for-rice-scheme-debt/

'Martial law won't muzzle opinions'
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- CDC member says it should not hinder gathering of people's views for charter

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776832-martial-law-wont-muzzle-opinions/

RICE-PLEDGING SCHEME
Yingluck impeachment vote on December 25
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly is scheduled to convene on December 25 to decide whether to impeach former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in connection with her government's rice-pledging scheme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776833-yingluck-impeachment-vote-on-december-25/

'Abducted' businessman to be questioned
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- A Chinese-Cambodian businessman kidnapped last week for a Bt100-million ransom has been released in Cambodia and will return to Thailand to speak to police tomorrow, it has been revealed.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776835-abducted-businessman-to-be-questioned/

Self-defence lessons through 'Tactical Line'
Wisit Chuanpipatpong,
Pakorn Puengnetr
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- A video clip of a man on a motorbike snatching an old woman's purse and dragging her along for several metres, or the clip of a robber hitting a tourist on the back of her head are serving as reminders of how life in Bangkok is getting dangerous.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776837-self-defence-lessons-through-tactical-line/

Garbage man declines donation from actress
The Sunday Nation

Actress Panadda "Boom" Wongphudee yesterday presented Bt50,000 to Bangkok garbage collector Surat Maneenopparatsuda at Saphan Sung District Office.
Boom also offered to take care of Surat's daughter, who was treated at a children's hospital for a facial tumour.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776840-garbage-man-declines-donation-from-actress/

Suspected serial rapist arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat

The police have arrested a suspected serial rapist nicknamed "Horny Ramba" in southern Thailand, a report said yesterday.

The 35-year-old suspect allegedly raped at least 10 women in his village in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

He allegedly threatened to kill them if they told police, according to the Daily News.

The most recent victim was a 17-year-old student.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Suspected-serial-rapist-arrested-in-Nakhon-Si-Tham-30247868.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-16

UK MPs visited Thai Foreign Minister

BANGKOK, 15 November 2014 (NNT) – The Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom paid a courtesy call to the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs yesterday, while holding talks on international cooperation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....reign-minister/

EU condemns misuse of Thai defamation laws

BANGKOK: -- The European Union delegation to Thailand expressed concern over the increasing misuse of defamation laws on journalists and activists, an official confirmed yesterday.

Recent cases brought against journalists and activists have prompted the issue of this statement. Foreign and Thai journalists and at least one foreign activist have been penalised under the defamation laws for expressing criticism on public issues such as human trafficking and mistreatment of labourers.

The EU said use of defamation laws to stop criticism was a threat to freedom of expression and legitimate analysis and debate.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/EU-condemns-misuse-of-Thai-defamation-laws-30247869.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-16

People want govt to solve problems 'even if it takes over a year'
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Most people surveyed by Bangkok Poll want the Prayut government to continue working until problems are solved even though it may take longer than one year, according to the poll results released yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776842-people-want-govt-to-solve-problems-even-if-it-takes-over-a-year/

EDITORIAL
Verdict in garbage collector's case was way too harsh
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Surat Maneenopparatsuda needed mercy, not a jail cell, but kudos should go to the good samaritan who helped him

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776843-verdict-in-garbage-collectors-case-was-way-too-harsh/

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Power to the people
Jintana Panyaarvudh
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Constitution Drafting Committee member Jade Donavanik explains why the new charter should be Thailand's last

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776844-power-to-the-people/

NRC center for receiving public input on reforms and charter to open Monday

BANGKOK, 15 November 2014 (NNT) – The National Reform Council (NRC) will open a center to receive suggestions for the national reform process on Monday, at the front of Building One at Parliament.

NRC president Thienchay Kiranant is set to chair the opening ceremony for the center, on Monday, November 17, at 9.30 am. The center will receive inputs about national reform from the public, as well as input relating to the drafting of the charter. Members of the public can lodge their suggestions in person at the center. Officials at the center will compile the suggestions on a daily basis and present them to the subcommittee on public participation.

The center will be operated by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives and designated working groups.

-- NNT 2014-11-15

Ukraine crisis: Russia under pressure at G20 summit

Russia has been rebuked by Western leaders about its role in the Ukraine crisis, at a G20 summit in Australia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776845-ukraine-crisis-russia-under-pressure-at-g20-summit/

Band Aid 30: Stars unite for recording session

LONDON: -- Stars including One Direction, Emeli Sande, Rita Ora and Ed Sheeran have recorded a new version of the Band Aid charity single in a studio in London.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776846-band-aid-30-stars-unite-for-recording-session/

Web users debunk Russian TV's MH17 claim
By Vitaly Shevchenko

Russian state TV has broadcast what it claimed to be a photo of the moment Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by a Ukrainian fighter jet. But many commentators dismissed the image as a "crude fake".

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776847-web-users-debunk-russian-tvs-mh17-claim/

Bill Cosby stays mum on rape allegations
By Brian Stelter

For now, it seems, Bill Cosby's public response to renewed allegations of sexual assault is complete and utter silence.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776848-bill-cosby-stays-mum-on-sexual-assault-allegations/

RT @RichardBarrow: Front page photo in The Nation of an elephant battle during the "Wonders of Surin Elephant Fair" #Thailand http://t.co/91aSPrNGWR

RT @MandalaySamui: @KentBKK Koh Samui International Marathon will start an hour late at 4.30am on the 21st Dec.

RT @RichardBarrow: 9am The traffic jam on Sukhumwit Road in front of Ancient Siam is 2.5kms long. I think everyone got the message it’s free today!

RT @RichardBarrow: Lovely blue sky in Samut Prakan. Today & tomorrow Ancient Siam is FREE. Normal price is 700B #Thailand #Travel #ttot http://t.co/mgGYMURhHz

PM to visit drought-hit areas in NE Region

BANGKOK, 16 Nov 2014, (NNT) - Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is to visit for the first time drought-hit areas in the Northeastern Region on Wednesday to inspect the officials' drought handling measures.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776868-pm-to-visit-drought-hit-areas-in-ne-region/

NACC agrees to allow 3 out of 38 former senators facing impeachment to continue NLA/NRC roles

BANGKOK, 16 November 2014 (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission has agreed to let three former senators to continue to serve as members of the legislature or the reform council even they are facing impeachment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776890-nacc-agrees-to-allow-3-out-of-38-former-senators-facing-impeachment-to-continue-nlanrc-roles/

NLA to discuss more urgent draft laws during Nov 20-21

BANGKOK, 16 November 2014 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly is scheduled to hold a meeting to deliberate urgent draft laws later next week.

According to NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, the legislature will hold a meeting during November 20 and 21 to consider a number of urgent draft laws, including its own meeting.

Mr. Pornpetch said that all drafts have just been reviewed by the NLA special committee.

In addition, there will be 12 other drafts to be considered this time such as the law on ivory trade and the amended law on reserved and protected species.

Another issue all eyes are keeping on is the development at the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s resolution to impeach 38 former senators for their alleged involvement in the constitutional amendment.

-- NNT 2014-11-16

Landmark animal welfare law 'falls short' on preventing cruelty

BANGKOK: Animal rights groups say the country's first law against cruelty to animals falls short of the mark, with particular concern surrounding stray dogs and birds freed from temples.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776892-landmark-animal-welfare-law-falls-short-on-preventing-cruelty/

RT @KentBKK: Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Be careful on Thailand's roads

https://t.co/kQlH7Ij7wN

PDRC to send representatives to discuss with CDC

BANGKOK: -- The People's Democratic Reform Committee will send five representatives to discuss charter writing with the Constitution Drafting Committee on November, 25, PDRC spokesman Akanat Promphan said.

He said he, Sathit Wongnongtoey, Tavorn Senneam, Samdin Lertbutr and Suriyasai Katasila would represent the PDRC in the discussion.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/PDRC-to-send-representatives-to-discuss-with-CDC-30247870.html

-- The Nation 2014-11-16

Phuket remembrance day of road traffic victims on November 25

The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- On November 25, Phuket will observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims for the first time.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/776903-phuket-remembrance-day-of-road-traffic-victims-on-november-25/