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Flooding in Narathiwat has eased



NARATHIWAT: -- Flood situation in Narathiwat has eased today as water level is steadily going down especially in the Su-ngai Kolok river basin.

Floodwater in Tambons Pron, Na Nark and Kosit of Tak Bai district which was most critical and measured at 2.29 metre at its peak has leveled off by more than six centimeters so far, said officials, adding that the improvement of the situation was attributable to opening of the floodgate in Tambon Koh Sathorn, Tak Bai district, by the irrigation office to allow excess water to flow into the sea from Tak Bai and Su-ngai Kolok districts.

Initial survey of damages caused by flooding by provincial officials shows that more than 5,200 households in eight communities located along the Su-ngai Kolok river and more than 4,500 houses holds in elsewhere were affected and in need of help.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/flooding-narathiwat-eased


-- Thai PBS 2014-12-24

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Dancing, music, fireworks for official Phuket countdown
The Phuket News


Fireworks, of course

PHUKET: -- Dancing and music and, of course, fireworks will light up three nights at the end of the month as the New Year is officially celebrated from Monday to Wednesday next week (December 29-31).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786629-dancing-music-fireworks-for-official-phuket-countdown/

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Phuket ramps up security for VIP visits
Nattha Thepbamrung


The police boat stranded by the tsunami 10 years ago will be the focus of ceremonies presided over by PM Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha

PHUKET: -- Officers of the armed forces, the police and local government met this morning (December 24) to nail down security measures in advance of the arrival of two VIPs – Princess Siriwanwaree Nareerat and Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan Ocha.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786632-phuket-ramps-up-security-for-vip-visits/

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Police Rescue Three Nepalese ABAC Students From 'Kidnappers'
By Khaosod English


The three students embracing each other at Bang Bo Police Station, 23 December 2014

BANGKOK - Police say they have rescued three Nepalese students who were abducted by five former classmates in Bangkok earlier this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786634-thai-police-rescue-three-nepalese-abac-students-from-kidnappers/

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Thai Industries Sentiment Index rose in November
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 24 -- The Federation of Thai Industries reported that its Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.7 in November, up from 87.5 in October, thanks to sales promotions for the New Year holiday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786636-thai-industries-sentiment-index-rose-in-november/

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DIT checks products price in national discount campaign

BANGKOK, 24 December 2014 (NNT) – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has conducted a field observation for goods retailing price under the national discount campaign and found no factors that would push prices up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786661-thai-dit-checks-products-price-in-national-discount-campaign/

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PM gives his New Year blessing to Thai people

BANGKOK, 24 December 2014 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has given his New Year blessing to the Thai people, wishing them peace and happiness. As Prime Minister and head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) General Prayuth Chan-Ocha delivered a speech in order to wish the people of Thailand a happy new year, while urging all to contribute to national and social stability.

He added that the interim government has one more year left in office and has therefore urged the people not to incite conflict while the government carries out its work. Regarding aid to farmers, especially those producing para-rubber, the government is closely monitoring the situation in order to initiate appropriate solutions in the best way possible.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister discounted rumors that the NCPO would establish an organization for the protection of the constitution, saying it is something he has yet to consider.


-- NNT 2014-12-24

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Interior Minister warns officials to stay away from trafficking

BANGKOK: -- Interior Minister Gen Anupong Phaojinda Wednesday maintained that Thailand would remain at lowest ranking in the US Trafficking in Persons (Tip) report if government officials continued to be involved in trafficking.

Gen Anupong said that police and law enforcement agencies are required to clamp down on human trafficking activities because the TIP report can have serious repercussions on the local economy.

He was speaking at a meeting of Kamnans and district chiefs as well as local authorities to underline policies and follow up on actions against human trafficking.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Interior-Minister-warns-officials-to-stay-away-fro-30250567.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-24

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75-year-old man dies apparently of hypothermia in Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI: -- A 75-year-old man was found dead in a hut in an orchard in Chiang Rai's Muang district Wednesday morning. He was identified as Phuk Rodphaibul.

Police said there was no sign of foul play. The man was hired to watch over the orchard.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/75-year-old-man-dies-apparently-of-hypothermia-in--30250566.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-24

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Poll: Prayut tops Bangkokians list to celebrate with at New Year
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 24 -- People in Bangkok plan to travel during the New Year holiday and wish to celebrate Prime Minister Prayut and popular actress Phatcharapha "Aum" Chaichueass.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786667-poll-prayut-tops-bangkokians-list-to-celebrate-with-at-new-year/

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PM extends New Year greetings to Thais
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Dec 24 -- Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, extends his New Year wishes to the public while asserting that his government is working for the national interest and asking people not to create conflict during the ongoing one-year process of national reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786674-pm-extends-new-year-greetings-to-thais/

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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
Interior Minister warns officials to stay away from trafficking

BANGKOK: -- Interior Minister Gen Anupong Phaojinda yesterday maintained that Thailand would remain at lowest ranking in the US Trafficking in Persons (Tip) report if government officials continued to be involved in trafficking.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786675-thai-interior-minister-warns-officials-to-stay-away-from-trafficking/

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CDC resolves to use German electoral system

BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee voted Wednesday to adopt the German electoral system in the new constitution.

The CDC also decided to set the number of constituency-based MPs at 250 and party-list MPs at 200.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/CDC-resolves-to-use-German-electoral-system-30250572.html


-- The Nation 2014-12-24

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Elephant dressed as Santa Clause to celebrate Christmas in Thailand
RUNGROJ YONGRIT
EPA



AYUTTHAYA: -- Thai mahouts (elephant handlers) and elephants dressed as Santa Claus entertain and distribute presents to pupils during Christmas celebrations at a school in the world heritage city of Ayutthaya,north of Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786676-elephant-dressed-as-santa-clause-to-celebrate-christmas-in-thailand/

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Local set aside Bt230 bn cash reserve for New Year celebration; no ATM fees Dec.31-Jan. 4 /The Nation

Thai GDP could reach 4% next year on improved exports, University of Thai Chamber of Commerce said. /The Nation

S. Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-Korean Air Lines' exec. who forced a flight to return over bag of macadamia nuts and current executive for trying to cover incident. /The Nation

Thai industries sentiment index rose to 89.7 in Nov. vs 87.5 in Oct as yr-end promotions boost sales of foods, electrical/electronic appliances,fashion industries. /The Nation

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TAT expects tourism industry to grow next year



BANGKOK, 24 December 2014 (NNT)- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has forecast that up to 9 billion baht will change hands during the New Year celebrations, and that the tourism industry will continue to prosper in 2015

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786682-tat-expects-tourism-industry-to-grow-next-year/

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Koh Chang will launch a new year's crackdown on beachfront transportation operators and motorcycle-rental agents to reclaim public property. /Bangkok Post

South Korea prosecutors brought charges against Uber founder and global CEO Travis Kalanick and his Korean partner for operating an illegal taxi service. /Bangkok Post

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Police are hunting down three more suspects involved in embezzling 1.66 billion baht from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). /Bangkok Post

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Prosecutor: Guns were smuggled aboard US airliners
LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A brazen scheme in which guns — even an AK-47 rifle — were taken onto passenger jets for years in carry-on luggage was described by a Brooklyn prosecutor Tuesday as a terrorism threat that should cause the airline industry to end the practice of letting some workers enter airports without security screening.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786730-prosecutor-guns-were-smuggled-aboard-us-airliners/

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IS shoots down warplane in Syria, captures Jordanian pilot

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The Islamic State group captured a Jordanian pilot after shooting down his warplane over Syria, Jordan said Wednesday, in the extremists' first successful downing of an aircraft from the international coalition waging an air campaign against the extremists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/786732-is-shoots-down-warplane-in-syria-captures-jordanian-pilot/

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Thailand Live Thursday 25 Dec 2014

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