Kamala Harris Defends Policy Stance in Heated Fox News Interview

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Thai PM meets Brunei Sultan at ASEAN-ROK summit



BUSAN, 12 December 2014 (NNT) – The Prime Minister of Thailand has met with the Sultan of Brunei during the ASEAN Summit in South Korea, emphasizing on the good relations of both countries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783610-thai-pm-meets-brunei-sultan-at-asean-rok-summit/

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Poll: Phuket voters say no to animal tourism, entertainment



PHUKET: -- The vast majority of respondents to a recent Phuket News poll oppose animal captivity for the purposes of tourism and entertainment, with some 89 per cent declaring strong opposition to the practice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783636-poll-phuket-voters-say-no-to-animal-tourism-entertainment/

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SET index closed 1,514.95, down 11.86; Bt/USD32.67; GBP51.23; AUD26.80; EUR40.39; CAD28.20; HKD4.20; SGD24.77; JPY27.37

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Fly and Bike project

BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans special promotions for visitors to tour the country through cycling next year.

There was no further information on the plans, though.

The organisations recently launched the "Fly & Bike Thailand" campaign on the occasion of His Majesty the King's 87th birthday anniversary to promote tourism in Thailand through bicycling. On the day, the bike parade of 999 cyclists were released in Bangkok. It won supports from several parties like Airbus, THAI-Amadeus Southeast Asia Co Ltd, Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Chang Drinking Water, Oishi Drink, Boeing, Amorn Bicycle, LA Bicycle (Thailand) Co, Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Bumrungrad International Hospital, and Amorn Hamradio Co.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Fly-and-Bike-project-30249694.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-12

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Pro-democracy protesters vow to rebuild the famous "Lennon Wall" which sat at the heart of Hong Kong's main protest camp, after it was swept clear by police. /Bangkok Post

Attorney-general postpones indictment decision on the rice-pledging case concerning former primier Yingluck, demanding additional probe on G2G rice deals. /Bangkok Post

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Military To Promote Prayuth's Twelve Values Via Social Media

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has announced plans to use social media to promote the teachings of Thai junta leader and former army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783646-military-to-promote-prayuths-twelve-values-via-social-media/

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DNP applies for land papers for Phuket’s Trisara, Pullman and Malaiwana to be cancelled

Nattha Thepbamrung

The Pullman Resort at the north end of Naithon Beach.

PHUKET: The Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has recommended cancellation of papers for 17 land parcels totalling around 100 rai – worth an estimated B5 billion and registered as owned by five companies in Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783659-dnp-applies-for-land-papers-for-phukets-trisara-pullman-and-malaiwana-to-be-cancelled/

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OAG wants to question more witnesses to clear doubts on G-to-G rice deals

BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Attorney-General wants to question more witnesses regarding the government-to-government rice deals made under the rice pledging scheme to clear some doubts about the deals, said Mr Surasak Srirattrakul, director-general of the Office of the OAG, today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783660-oag-wants-to-question-more-witnesses-to-clear-doubts-on-g-to-g-rice-deals/

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BREAKING NEWS

London airspace closed after computer failure

London airspace has been closed until 19:00 GMT after a computer failure, air traffic controllers have said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783673-london-airspace-closed-after-computer-failure/

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Thailand Live Saturday 13 Nov 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/783717-thailand-live-saturday-13-dec-2014/