Thailand Live Thursday 12 Nov 2015

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Phuket Beach Model mapped out on Karon sub-district beaches
Eakkapop Thongtub


Officials yesterday (Nov 11) marked out the 10 percent zones at beaches within the Karon sub-district.

PHUKET: -- As officials yesterday (Nov 11) mapped out the 10 per cent zone for the new “Phuket Beach Model” for beaches in the Karon sub-district, Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Armornwat once again reiterated that all umbrellas must be placed within the 10 per cent zone.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870199-phuket-beach-model-mapped-out-on-karon-sub-district-beaches/

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Israel's Herzog: Judge Netanyahu-Obama talks by peace moves
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Israel's opposition leader said Wednesday the success of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Barack Obama will be judged on whether Israel keeps its "qualitative military edge" and whether Netanyahu is really committed to pursuing peace with the Palestinians.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870202-israels-herzog-judge-netanyahu-obama-talks-by-peace-moves/

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India sends a message – allow talented migrants to come to the UK
Kamal Ahmed
Business editor

LONDON: -- Today, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, arrives in the UK. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and discussions about increasing investment and trading links between India and Britain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870203-india-sends-a-message-allow-talented-migrants-to-come-to-the-uk/

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Kurds launch offensive to retake IS-held Iraqi town Sinjar
By BRAM JANSSEN and VIVIAN SALAMA

SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — Kurdish Iraqi fighters, backed by the U.S.-led air campaign, launched an assault Thursday aiming to retake the strategic town of Sinjar, which the Islamic State overran last year in an onslaught that caused the flight of tens of thousands of Yazidis and first prompted the U.S. to launch airstrikes against the militants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870205-kurds-launch-offensive-to-retake-is-held-iraqi-town-sinjar/

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4G auctions draw over Bt74 bn
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thai telecom companies have fought fiercely for the new 4G licences, bringing the two licences' value to Bt74.4 billion before noon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870140-marathon-bidding-for-4g-licences-exceeds-bt50-billion-after-30-rounds/?p=10069222#entry10069222

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14 Orangutans sent home today



BANGKOK: -- Thailand today sent home 14 orangutans aboard a C130 transport plane to Indonesia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870171-thailand-returns-14-smuggled-orangutans-to-indonesia/#entry10069425

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Officials to probe popular whitening ‘salmon sperm’ soap



BANGKOK: -- After the whitening "chlorine” soap proved to be rather dangerous last month, a dubious new whitening trend has emerged among young Thais -- rubbing salmon sperm in the shower to keep their skin white.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870210-thailands-fda-to-probe-popular-whitening-salmon-sperm-soap/

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Putin calls for individuals to bear responsibility in doping scandal



MOSCOW: -- President Vladimir Putin says he wants Russia to carry out its own investigation into allegations its athletes have systematically taken performance-enhancing drugs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870212-putin-calls-for-individuals-to-bear-responsibility-in-doping-scandal/

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EU and African heads seek solutions to the migrant crisis as Sweden tightens borders



VALLETTA: -- EU and African leaders enter the second day of a summit to discuss the migrant crisis in the Maltese capital Valletta.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870124-eu-and-african-heads-meet-in-malta-to-discuss-migrant-crisis/#entry10069465

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Corrections chief assures Mor Yong’s aide still safe and sound



BANGKOK: -- The third alleged lese majeste offender Jirawong Wattanathevasilp is still safe and sound and he will be taken to the court for the third detention, said Mr Witthaya Suriyawong, director-general of Corrections Department, on Thursday.

The statement from the corrections department chief to assure the safety and health condition of the suspect was meant to quell rumour that he might have died while in custody at a detention facility inside the 11th Army Circle.

A aide to Mr Suriyan Sucharitpolwong or Mor Yong who died last week from what the corrections department described as blood infection, Mr Jirawong or Art Shutterthep, is facing lese majeste for exploiting the Monarchy’s name for their personal gains.

Another suspect, Pol Maj Prakrom Warunprapa, also died in his detention cell at the 11th Army Circle from apparent suicide.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/corrections-chief-assures-mor-yongs-aide-still-safe-and-sound


-- Thai PBS 2015-11-12

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French police accuse militants of inciting violence at Calais migrant camp



CALAIS: -- The French Channel port of Calais is struggling to cope with the thousands of migrants living in a makeshift camp waiting for an opportunity to smuggle themselves across the Channel to Britain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870215-french-police-accuse-militants-of-inciting-violence-at-calais-migrant-camp/

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Blue Moon Diamond sells for a new world record at auction



NEW YORK: -- The rare and flawless Blue Moon Diamond has sold for $48.4 million to a buyer from Hong Kong, setting a world record for the sale of a gemstone at auction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870216-blue-moon-diamond-sells-for-a-new-world-record-at-auction/

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Italian Man Denies Paedophilia



CityNews – November 11th, police region 5 and officials from the Centre for the Protection of Children, Women, and Families arrested a 63-year-old Italian man on charges relating to child prostitution and sex with girls aged under the age of 15 in his room in a condominium on Huay Kaew road in Chang Phuak area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870217-chiang-mai-italian-man-denies-paedophilia/

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Speedboat captain saves tourists, crew from sinking boat off Krabi


All eight Chinese tourists were safely recovered and brought back to the Krabi mainland. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Quick action by a speedboat captain ensured the safe recovery of eight Chinese tourists and three crew from his sinking speedboat off Koh Khai in Krabi yesterday evening (Nov 11).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870190-tourists-rescued-from-sinking-speedboat/#entry10069603

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Angered by Ticket, Woman Runs Off with Cop’s Motorcycle Key
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — A 27-year-old woman was let off the hook last night after stealing the key to a cop’s motorcycle because he was booting her illegally parked motorcycle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870218-angered-by-ticket-woman-runs-off-with-thai-cops-motorcycle-key/

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Thai killers showed no remorse: Vic court

TWO Thai men who hunted down and murdered a Melbourne man because he tried to stop their attack on another man have shown no remorse, prosecutors say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870220-thai-killers-showed-no-remorse-australia-court/

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Bangkok ranked in top 10 emerging world cities by JLL
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok is ranked ninth among the top 10 emerging world cities in leading indicators, and sixth for human capital and innovation, according to new research from real-estate consultancy Jones LangLasalle (JLL).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870221-bangkok-ranked-in-top-10-emerging-world-cities-by-jll/

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Thaivisa Video News - 12 November



today:

Norwegian man arrested with ammunition found in luggage

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

Thai Immigration deports four Russian nationals

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

Prachuap Khiri Khan: String of jellyfish stings prompts warning

Millions fall silent to mark Armistice Day

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870222-thaivisa-video-news-12-november/

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More Crackdowns on Bars

CityNews – After having received complaints from local residents about some pubs/bars playing loud music after closing hours in the areas of Nimmanhaemin, Hai Ya Gate, and Sompet Market, authorities, police, and military of the city’s social organisation team raided 16 bars in the city on the night of November 11th.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870224-more-crackdowns-on-bars/

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Culture Ministry launches Thai Culture Mobile app
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Culture Ministry Thursday launched Thai Culture Mobile app to provide information about over 70,000 cultural tourist destination sites in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870228-culture-ministry-launches-thai-culture-mobile-app/

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Phuket receives big budget for CCTV cameras
Phuket Gazette


The governor hopes that the installation of new cameras will help reduce the crime rate. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The Department of Tourism has approved a 117-million-baht budget for Phuket to set up 120 new CCTV cameras throughout the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870229-phuket-receives-big-budget-for-cctv-cameras/

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Highway police bust four people at checkpoint with 13 bags of kratom
Phuket Gazette


The four suspects had a total of 130 kilograms of fresh kratom leaves. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Phang Nga Highway Police arrested four people, including one minor, at a Krabi checkpoint yesterday for the possession of 130 kilograms of kratom.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870232-highway-police-bust-four-people-at-checkpoint-with-13-bags-of-kratom/

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Govt to start Chao Phraya & Nan dam project in 2016

BANGKOK, 12 November 2015 (NNT) – The government is determined to push ahead with its plan to build dams to raise the water levels of the Chao Phraya and Nan Rivers to promote water transport.

Inspector-General of the Transport Ministry Sorasak Saensombat said the dams would increase the use of water transport from 9.5% to 20%, lowering the cost of logistics. According to Mr. Sorasak, land transport costs 1.72 baht per ton per kilometer, whereas water transport costs only 64 satang per ton per kilometer.

Meanwhile, Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department Somchai Sumanuskajonkul disclosed that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project is expected to take place in 2016. The construction plans will then be submitted for Cabinet approval within the same year.

Construction of the 477-kilometer dams is expected to begin in 2017 and to take four years. The project is believed to raise the quantity of goods transported by ships from 20 million tons per year to 44 million tons per year in 30 years.


-- NNT 2015-11-12

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - FIFA approves 5 candidates for president in Feb. election, Liberia's Musa Bility excluded.

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Spared from Chopping Block, TCDC Welcomes Audit
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — A government-supported center promoting creative economic activity said it welcomes a review of its operations after a move to dissolve it was placed on hold for a three-month assessment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870242-spared-from-chopping-block-thailand-creative-and-design-center-welcomes-audit/

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4G bidding adjourned to tomorrow
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- 4G licence bidding was adjourned to 10am tomorrow.

At the last round today at 4.06pm, the highest price of the first licence was Bt38.2 billion while that of the second licence was Bt39 billion, according to the National Boradcasting and Telecommunications Commission.

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/4G-bidding-adjourned-to-tomorrow-30272779.html

-- The Nation 2015-11-12

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Shortcut to Open December to Relieve Kasetsart Junction
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


John Winyu and 'Por Mor' of the satirical news show 'Shallow News in Depth' hosted a segment on the incomplete project on location in 2013. Photo: Shallow News in Depth / YouTube

BANGKOK — Bangkok is reviving a 15-year-old plan to build a shortcut between two major arterial roads to relieve traffic crippled by the demolition of an overpass at Kasetsart junction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870246-shortcut-to-open-december-to-relieve-bangkoks-kasetsart-junction/

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SET index closed 1,384.29 down 5.86; Bt/USD35.72; GBP54.14; AUD25.10; EUR38.22; CAD26.74; HKD4.58; SGD24.97; JPY28.89

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Tiger meat seized before being served in Bangkok restaurants
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Morning News

BANGKOK: -- A tiger meat trade gang was busted with a dead female tiger in their car as they were en route to deliver the meat to Bangkok restaurants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870247-tiger-meat-seized-before-being-served-in-bangkok-restaurants/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 13 Nov 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870291-thailand-live-friday-13-nov-2015/