Thailand Live Tuesday 10 Nov 2015

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Russia slammed for “cheating culture” in anti-doping report



MOSCOW: -- Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has strongly denied Russia state involvement in doping accusations released on Monday by the World Anti-Doping Agency. In an interview with Russian television, he said the independently commissioned report said nothing unexpected.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869684-russia-slammed-for-cheating-culture-in-anti-doping-report/

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Hermit missing in Italy for 20 years is found by mushroom pickers



ROME: -- A hermit, who was presumed dead after disappearing 20 years ago, has been found alive and living in a forest in Tuscany.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869685-hermit-missing-in-italy-for-20-years-is-found-by-mushroom-pickers/

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Russia admits 'act of terror' possibly downed passenger jet in Egypt



MOSCOW: -- Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has acknowledged for the first time that an act of terror may have been behind the downing of a passenger jet in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, killing all 224 people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869686-russia-admits-act-of-terror-possibly-downed-passenger-jet-in-egypt/

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Nationalized Dutch bank ABN Amro says re-privatization set to start on Nov. 20.

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VIDEO : Former army chief assures of clean and clear construction donation



BANGKOK: -- Deputy defence minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr assured of clean and clear construction of the Ratchabhakdi historic park saying all steps could be clarified and were transparent.

Assurance from the former army chief came amid speculation that part of the donations used in the construction of the park was raised by a gang in which a handful of military officers were involved.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869690-former-thai-army-chief-assures-of-clean-and-clear-construction-donation/

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Egypt antiquities officials scoff at Carson pyramid claims
By MARAM MARZEN

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian antiquities officials on Monday scoffed at claims by Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson that Egypt's ancient pyramids were not built as pharaonic tombs but used to store grain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869693-egypt-antiquities-officials-scoff-at-carson-pyramid-claims/

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Pattalung to address land encroachment in the province

PATTALUNG, 10 November 2015, (NNT) - The provincial administrative organization of Pattalung has held a meeting on finding measures against public land encroachment in the province’s forest areas in Samed island and non-hunting areas in Songkhla Lake.

Attending the meeting were Pattalung Governor Winai Buapradit and related heads of government units. The meeting was organized following reports of the Palm Thai Pattana Co. Ltd. encroaching on more than 900 rai in Pakpayoon district. The firm claimed to have 23 interim property documents, which they argued grants the company the right to plant palm trees for commercial use.

After conducting an inspection of the land, Director of Watershed Conservation and Management Office Sakda Wichiensilp doubted the legitimacy of the documents, triggering additional examinations. The land was later placed under a 45-day sequestration for further investigation.

The meeting resolved to revoke 11 of Thai Palm Pattana Company’s interim documents. Officials are currently waiting for additional aerial photography of the land, before it can determine whether or not the remaining 12 documents are legitimate.


-- NNT 2015-11-10

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Ukraine-EU visa deal uncertain

BRUSSELS: - The EUs foreign policy chief has urged Ukraine to take tougher action against corruption as it moves closer to Europe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869697-ukraine-eu-visa-deal-uncertain/

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This artist mocks North Korea with its own propaganda
By Anna Fifield

SEOUL — Sun Mu thought he was done with the North Korean authorities, people who had controlled every aspect of his life for a quarter-century. But it turned out that the North Korean authorities weren’t done with him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869700-this-artist-mocks-north-korea-with-its-own-propaganda/

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Driver escapes five-car accident with minor injuries
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: FM91 Traffic Pro Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Drivers involved in a multi-vehicle accident in which a taxi cab was completely crushed miraculously escaped with minor or no injuries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869704-bangkok-taxi-driver-escapes-five-car-accident-with-minor-injuries/

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Thaivisa Video News - 10 November

today:

BUTCHER HELD OVER BANGKOK MURDER

PHUKET POLICE KILLED

TAT CORRUPTION

TALLEST MAN DIES

MYANMAR ELECTION LANDSLIDE

RUSSIAN ATHLETICS DOPING SCANDAL

GUNMAN KILLS IN POLICE TRAINING CAMP

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869706-thaivisa-video-news-10-november/

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BRUSSELS (AP) - EU report : Turkey slows reform pace, falls short on human rights, fundamental freedoms.

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Officials table banning destructive diving practice
Phuket Gazette


Most of the coral where the boats were operating was completely destroyed. Photo: Thon Thamrongnawasawat/Facebook

PHUKET: -- Authorities are looking to ban destructive dive practices that have been developed on Phi Phi Island to cater to mass tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869714-officials-table-banning-destructive-diving-practice/

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Police killing drink driver to appear at Phuket Court
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Pichitphol Pak-kaew (green T-shirt) is to appear in court as police seek to have his detention peiod extended.

PHUKET: -- The drink driver who crashed his minivan into a police officer waiting to make a u-turn yesterday (Nov 9) is to appear in court today (Nov 10) as police apply for a extended period of detention as they are only legally able to hold the suspect for 48 hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869465-drunk-minivan-driver-kills-phuket-police-officer-video/page-4?p=10062641#entry10062641

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Netanyahu urges US to keep pressure on Iran



WASHINGTON: -- Strongly opposed to the nuclear accord between world powers and the Iranians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have accepted that it is a done deal and that Israel and the US need to move on.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869722-netanyahu-urges-us-to-keep-pressure-on-iran/

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Dept of Land Transport to revise automobile policies to enhance credibility

BANGKOK, 10 November 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Land Transport will revise its public and private automobile policies in a bid to increase the public’s confidence in the country’s land transportation policies and services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869725-dept-of-land-transport-to-revise-automobile-policies-to-enhance-credibility/

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SET index closed 1,398.38 down 4.19; Bt/USD35.72; GBP53.75; AUD24.78; EUR38.17; CAD26.70; HKD4.58; SGD24.90; JPY28.81

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LONDON (AP) - Cameron: Britain wants 'irreversible' EU changes including limits on free-movement principle.

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Thailand Live Wednesday 11 Nov 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869801-thailand-live-wednesday-11-nov-2015/