Thailand Live Wednesday 11 Nov 2015

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Police: 8-year-old charged in beating death of 1-year-old
By PHILLIP LUCAS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy is being charged with beating a 1-year-old girl to death while they were left home alone as their mothers went to a nightclub, Alabama police said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869901-us-boy-8-charged-with-murder-after-beating-toddler-to-death/#entry10065706

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BKK Taxi Charged With Beating Down Australian
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


An undated file photo of taxis at Suvarnabhumi Airport [Photo by Prachachat]

BANGKOK — A taxi driver was arrested last night on suspicion of beating an Australian man at the entrance to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869920-taxi-driver-charged-with-attacking-australian-tourist-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

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Yingluck petitions Prayut for fair trial



BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Ms Yingluck Shinawatra today sought justice from Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha in the latest petition over damages to the state from her rice pledging scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869921-yingluck-petitions-prayut-for-fair-trial/

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Russia calls for a new Syrian constitution in 18 months
By EDITH M. LEDERER

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia has circulated a document on ending the nearly five-year-old Syrian conflict that calls for drafting a new constitution in up to 18 months that would be put to a popular referendum and be followed by an early presidential election.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869923-russia-calls-for-a-new-syrian-constitution-in-18-months/

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Private jet crashes in Ohio – several feared dead



AKRON: -- As many as nine people are feared dead after a business jet crashed into an empty apartment building in Akron, in the US state of Ohio. It’s unknown how many people were on board. There are no reports of injuries on the ground.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869926-private-jet-crashes-in-ohio-several-feared-dead/

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US charges three in massive hack attack



WASHINGTON: -- Three men, including two Israelis, have been charged in the US with offences linked to a computer hacking and fraud scheme dating back to 2007.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869928-us-charges-three-in-massive-hack-attack/

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Remembering a giant of German politics….



HAMBURG: - Floral tributes as well as personal accolades have been paid to the former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt who has died at the age of 96.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869800-helmut-schmidt-euro-founding-father-dies-at-96/#entry10065853

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EU leaders to urge African nations to take back economic migrants



BRUSSELS: -- The European Union is to call on African leaders to play their part in trying to solve the migration crisis by taking back the economic migrants. Refugees from war will be able to apply for asylum within the bloc.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869931-eu-leaders-to-urge-african-nations-to-take-back-economic-migrants/

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Thaivisa Video News - 11 November



today:

Thai court sentences Dutch national to 103 years in jail
Missing' Irish teacher locked up for drunk driving in Phuket
Further checks on the troubled Waterfront Development in Pattaya Bay
Officials table banning destructive diving practice
Saudi Arabia beheads 151 people so far this year, highest in 2 decades
Control regained' at controversial Christmas Island detention centre
Hermit missing in Italy for 20 years is found by mushroom pickers

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869932-thaivisa-video-news-11-november/

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13 died of dengue fever in four lower NE provinces this year



BANGKOK: -- Over 11,000 people in lower northeastern region were found to be inflicted with dengue fever this year and, of these, 13 of them have died, said Dr Thirawat Walaisathien, director of the 9th diseases prevention office based in Nakhon Ratchasima, on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869935-13-died-of-dengue-fever-in-four-lower-isaan-provinces-this-year/

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OPEN LETTER
Yingluck begs for justice from Prayut
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former premier Yingluck Shinawatra has written an open letter to prime minister Prayut Chan-O-cha seeking justice over the current government's attempt to seek a massive compensation for damages caused by the previous government's rice-pledging scheme whose losses are estimated to be around Bt600 billion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869921-yingluck-petitions-prayut-for-fair-trial/#entry10065990

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4 UDD members jailed for torching Khon Kaen provincial hall in 2010



KHON KAEN: -- Four members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship were today (Wednesday) sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 3-13 years for the torching of Khon Kaen provincial hall during their anti-Abhisit government in 2010.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869947-4-udd-members-jailed-for-torching-khon-kaen-provincial-hall-in-2010/

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Provinces cope with sever drought

BANGKOK, 11 November 2015 (NNT) - Various provinces across the country are coping with this year’s severe drought with water-efficient projects and economic relief policies.

In Chiang Rai province, water in the Mae Suai dam has continued to deplete due lower rain compared to the previous year. The dam currently has 37 million cubic meters of water, which is only sufficient for household consumption and not enough to feed over 100,000 rai of farmland along the Lao River. After the harvesting season, Chiang Rai’s irrigation department will urge farmers to resort to more water-efficient crops.

In Uttaradit province, Governor Surasak Chareornsirichot visited Thong Saen Khan district to inspect the construction of check dams in the subdistricts of Phak Khuang, Nam Phi and Pa Kai that will be designed retain water during the drought season. Currently, 24,927 rai of farmland in four subdistricts of Thong Saen Khan are affected by the drought.

In Sukhothai province, the local Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives has announced measures to assist drought-affected residents in nine districts, in accordance with Cabinet resolutions to provide debt-extension schemes and loans for local businesses.


-- NNT 2015-11-11

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String of Jellyfish Stings Prompts Warning
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Local administrators on jellyfish patrol Monday in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Swarms of jellyfish continue sending swimmers to hospital a month after their stings killed a tourist on Koh Samui, prompting louder warnings for visitors to be careful.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869978-prachuap-khiri-khan-string-of-jellyfish-stings-prompts-warning/

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Min of Transport says elevated dams will boost maritime commerce

BANGKOK, 11 November 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport is pushing for the construction of elevated dams in the Chao Phraya and Nan Rivers, in a bid to increase maritime commerce by 20% over the next four years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869984-thai-transport-min-says-elevated-dams-will-boost-maritime-commerce/

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Department of Employment to help job seekers from drought-affected areas

BANGKOK, 11 November 2015 (NNT) – Employment Department Director General Arak Prommanee said his agency will help job seekers from drought-affected areas in the provinces by providing them with information and employment services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869994-department-of-employment-to-help-job-seekers-from-drought-affected-areas/

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German Ambassador visits Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- The German Ambassador was in Pattaya on Tuesday and met with the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya to discuss security for German citizens who live, work and holiday in Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869997-german-ambassador-visits-pattaya/

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Airport taxi driver arrested over punching drunk Aussie
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: CH7 news

BANGKOK: -- A Suvarnabhumi taxi driver was arrested last night for allegedly punching an Australian man at the entrance to the airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869920-taxi-driver-charged-with-attacking-australian-tourist-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/page-2#entry10066496

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Finnish Tourist caught-up in unpaid bill dispute at Pattaya Beer Bar



PATTAYA: -- A 53 year old tourist from Finland was caught-up in a situation outside of a Beer Bar in Soi 8 off Pattaya Beach Road late on Monday Night which saw him struck over the head with a shoe belonging to a Ladyboy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869999-finnish-tourist-caught-up-in-unpaid-bill-dispute-at-pattaya-beer-bar/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Thursday 12 Nov 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870094-thailand-live-thursday-12-nov-2015/