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King Bhumibol sends condolences over demise of Queen Fabiola

BANGKOK, 9 December 2014 (NNT) - His Majesty the King has sent a message of condolence to King Phelippe of Belgium over the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Fabiola, Queen Consort of late King Baudouin of the Belgians on December 5, 2014.


The Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary said His Majesty’s message was sent through the Thai Embassy in Brussels. The royal message read: “The Queen and I have learnt with great sorrow of the demise of Her Majesty Queen Fabiola whom we all in Thailand have long held in the highest regard and esteem.

We wish to share with Your Majesty and all the members of the Royal Family as well as the Belgian people our most profound feeling of sadness. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for this grievous loss.”

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Five “Men in Black” plead not guilty before the court

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BANGKOK: -- Five “Men in Black” who were allegedly involved in the use of firearms against security forces and civilians during the red-shirt movement’s protest against the Abhisit government in 2010 pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against them by the public prosecutors on Monday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782591-five-men-in-black-plead-not-guilty-before-the-court/

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Cyber-attack on Sony Pictures 'carried out from 5-star hotel in Bangkok'
The Nation, Reuters

BANGKOK: -- The crippling cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment has been traced to a five-star hotel in Bangkok, reports from foreign media said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782358-sony-cyber-attack-traced-to-bangkok-hotel/page-2?p=8777381#entry8777381

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MEKONG COUNTRIES
GMS to push Bt1.6-tn projects

Supalak Ganjanakhundee
The Nation

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PM Prayut to host Bangkok summit that will endorse 215 development projects in Mekong countries

BANGKOK: -- Leaders from Mekong countries, meeting in Bangkok later this month for their fifth summit, will endorse 215 development projects with an estimated total budget of US$51.5 billion (Bt1.63 trillion) in 10 sectors of cooperation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782620-mekong-countries-gms-to-push-bt16-tn-projects/

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THAILAND'S BRAND
New campaign aims to boost global exports

Petchanet Pratruangkrai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT will promote the country's good and services under the new "Thailand's brand" campaign - while aiming to support agriculture-focused value-chain production - in a bid to give exports a lift.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782621-new-thailands-brand-campaign-aims-to-boost-global-exports/

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NRC panel sticks to its proposal for directly elected PM and Cabinet
KRIS BHROMSUTHI
Khanittha Thepphajorn
THE NATION

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BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Council panel on political reform yesterday reached a consensus on the direct election of the prime minister and the cabinet, election of MPs from large constituencies and election/selection of senators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782622-nrc-panel-sticks-to-its-proposal-for-directly-elected-thai-pm-and-cabinet/

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Exports, govt spending key to lifting economy out of doldrums, experts say
Erich Parpart
The Nation

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Phatra Capital director Supavud Saicheua, second right, urges the government to postpone hiking value-added tax next year.

BANGKOK: -- Some economists say they are disappointed with the state of the economy and warn that the country will continue to depend largely on exports next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782625-exports-thai-govt-spending-key-to-lifting-economy-out-of-doldrums-experts-say/

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STREETWISE
Is THAI's turnaround possible?

Achara Deboonme

BANGKOK: -- A visit to any international airport vying to become a travel hub points to one thing: unimaginably fierce competition in the global commercial aviation industry is here and it's about to intensify.

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EDITORIAL
Future of the Mekong in the balance on Friday

The Nation

Laos must open consultation on the Don Sahong dam to all stakeholders

BANGKOK: -- It's not just the people who live along the Mekong River who should pay attention to the public consultation on the Don Sahong hydropower project in Laos this week. This is an issue that concerns everyone who cares about the environment and sustainable development.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782627-thai-editorial-future-of-the-mekong-in-the-balance-on-friday/

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PM Prayuth's 'Doppelganger' Found In Nong Khai
By Khaosod English

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Khamkian Bantao, 54, a gym teacher in Nong Khai province who is said to resemble Thai PM and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha.

NONG KHAI — A photo of a gym teacher in Nong Khai province has gone viral on social media after a student pointed out the teacher's likeness to Thai junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782628-pm-prayuths-doppelganger-found-in-nong-khai/

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Koh Tao Murder Suspects Trial Set For 25 Feb

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The two suspects in a prisoner's van outside Koh Samui court, 8 Dec 2014.

SURAT THANI – The trial of the two Burmese migrant workers accused of murdering two British backpackers in September has been set for 25 February 2015, after the two suspects plead not guilty in court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782501-myanmar-men-plead-not-guilty-to-murder-of-british-tourists-on-koh-tao/page-6?p=8777455#entry8777455

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Phuket Airport closes old car park
Tanyaluk Sakoot

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With the new multi-storey carpark now in use, the old one has been closed.

PHUKET: -- The old open parking lot in front of Phuket International Airport is now closed after the new multi-storey car park was opened for use.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782629-phuket-airport-closes-old-car-park/

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Prayut dismisses Chavalit's warning of 'counter coup'
The Nation

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BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday hit back at a counter-coup warning from former prime minister General Chavalit Yongchaiyud, saying he would not stage a coup against his own government and he was confident others would not either.

The military's top brass has also played down the warning, claiming the military is united under Prayut.

Chavalit's comments on Sunday came at a time when Prayut and his government have experienced a slight drop in popularity, according to a Bangkok Poll that was taken to mark the government's third month in power.

The government scored relatively poorly for its economic performance but the public gave it the tick of approval for overseeing political stability.

Before Chavalit called a press conference to discuss the counter-coup talk, news broke that the Supreme Court had ruled that Naruemol Nanthachot, the daughter of General Samrit Nanthachot, Chavalit's close aide, was "unusually rich" and assets worth Bt68 million had been confiscated.

Chavalit advised Prayut to tone down his attitude in order to gain support from all sides.

He said the government should not view people with different views as the enemy.

He also warned the government to ensure it made solving economic problems its first priority, with political issues a secondary concern.

The ex-PM fears fresh political turmoil will arise as a result of the pending new constitution and there could be a counter-coup.

Chavalit also expressed concern about the government's policies when dealing with insurgents in the deep South.

Defence Minister and Army chief Udomdej Sitabutr labelled Chavalit's comments personal opinion.

He said the government was doing its best to address the country's problems and the military observed orders from Prayut, who seized power from the elected government in May.

As for viewing the public as the enemy, Udomdej said the country now had the Reconciliation Centre for Reform to give people the chance to give suggestions on national reform. There will be more than 4,000 forums for this purpose nationwide, he said.

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda also ruled out any chance of a new coup, saying he was aware of the situation and the public was still satisfied with the government's performance.

"We have not done anything that the public finds unacceptable like corruption or abuse of power. We believe society is giving us a chance," he said.

Justice Minister General Paiboon Koomchaya also shrugged off the coup warning, saying the country's political situation was normal.

Asked if he was confident the military was united, Paiboon said he was confident in Prayut.

"The PM has ruled out any coup under his term," he said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Prayut-dismisses-Chavalits-warning-of-counter-coup-30249414.html

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Graft busters 'need protection'
The Nation

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Prayut says those working to keep govt officials in line face risks

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that graft busters and others operating under duress to keep public office holders in line deserve protection from authorities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782630-prayut-graft-busters-need-protection/

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Corrupt officials must be made to pay compensation, NACC suggests
WASU VIPOOSANAPAT
NATION

BANGKOK: -- AFTER LOSING the court battle to avoid paying huge compensation for the "lesson learned" from the controversial Klong Dan wastewater treatment plant project, the authorities need to find a more efficient asset-tracing mechanism to ensure corrupt officials pay out in the long run, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782632-corrupt-officials-must-be-made-to-pay-compensation-nacc-suggests/

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Phuket villagers plead for protection against land dispute threats
Saran Mitrarat

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Community leader Ronhem Sangkao (foreground) and another villager explain their situation, as they see it.

PHUKET: -- About 50 resident from Satonpho community in Moo 3, Palai, Chalong, went this morning (December 8) to the Damrongtham Centre at the Provincial Hall to ask officials for help in a land dispute with “business people” who, they say, have been threatening them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782635-phuket-villagers-plead-for-protection-against-land-dispute-threats/

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CIA torture report: US raises security ahead of release

WASHINGTON: -- Security has been stepped up at US facilities around the world ahead of the release of a report expected to reveal details of harsh CIA interrogations, the White House says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782638-cia-torture-report-us-raises-security-ahead-of-release/

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CAT Telecom board to terminate its 2 int'l voice services via operator system to curb its financial burden /The Nation



International voice services through the operator system, CAT 100 and CAT Thailand Direct, will be terminated in April next year due to losses. /Bangkok Post


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Senior citizens flood social security offices on last day of insurance application

RATCHABURI, 9 December 2014 (NNT) – Elderly members of the public continued to register for one of the five available social security schemes being provided by the government on Monday, the last day for the registration.


At the social security office in Ranong, scores of senior citizens showed up to apply for insurance in accord with Article 40 of the social security bill. Monday was the last day that persons aged above 60 years may apply to become insured under the five schemes provided. However, those aged more than 65 were allowed to apply to just one of the schemes – the subsidized savings scheme, under which the person deposits 100 baht per month in savings and the government provides the other 100 baht. Personnel at the office said most elderly visitors wanted to save up money for needy times, but many were not fully informed about their entitlements.

In Ratchaburi, a torrent of the elderly flooded the compound of the social security office in the province, forcing office staff to ask persons aged below 60 to come back at a later date so that the elderly citizens might apply in time on the final day. A large number of senior citizens opted to visit the service counters at the Damrong Tham center at Ratchaburi City Hall instead of the social security office; some had even arrived at the center long before the counters opened.

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Over 50% of African-Americans Expect Relations With Police to Worsen: Study
A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center revealed that More than half of African-Americans expect relations between police and residents in the United States to deteriorate in 2015.

NEW YORK, December 9 (Sputnik) – More than half of African-Americans say that relations between police and residents in the United States will deteriorate in 2015, a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782664-over-50-of-african-americans-expect-relations-with-police-to-worsen-study/

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Hackers demand Sony pulls comedy movie about North Korea


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A group of hackers who are claiming responsibility for the massive cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment have demanded the company not release a controversial comedy movie about the leader of North Korea.




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