Thailand Live Friday 13 Nov 2015

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Schäuble's 'refugee avalanche' remark whips up storm in Germany



BERLIN: -- German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble has caused a political storm by his comments on the migrant crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870324-schaeubles-refugee-avalanche-remark-whips-up-storm-in-germany/

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Rosetta and Philae celebrate a year of success for ESA
By Robert Hackwill | With ESA, EURONEWS ORIGINAL REPORT



PARIS: -- A year ago the European Space agency’s Rosetta mission made history, becoming the first man-made object to meet, orbit, and then land on a comet. When the tiny Philae lander touched down last November, you could almost hear the cheering from ESA’s Darmstadt mission control echo around the world. Not even mighty NASA had ever pulled something like this off.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870325-rosetta-and-philae-celebrate-a-year-of-success-for-esa/

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Hospital raid video gives rare look at murky Israeli unit
By JOSEF FEDERMAN

JERUSALEM (AP) — Security camera footage of a deadly Israeli arrest raid in a West Bank hospital on Thursday gave a rare glimpse into the murky undercover units that Israel contends are a key tool in preventing violence and Palestinians revile as a ruthless symbol of Israeli occupation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870326-hospital-raid-video-gives-rare-look-at-murky-israeli-unit/

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Black students around US complain of casual, everyday racism
By COLLIN BINKLEY and ERRIN HAINES WHACK

BOSTON (AP) — It's not always the slurs and the other out-and-out acts of racism. It's the casual, everyday slights and insensitivities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870328-black-students-around-us-complain-of-casual-everyday-racism/

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Amid offensive, Iraqi Kurds cut Islamic State supply line
By BRAM JANSSEN and SUSANNAH GEORGE

SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — Supported by U.S.-led airstrikes, Kurdish Iraqi troops on Thursday seized part of a highway that is used as a vital supply line by the Islamic State group, a key initial step in a major offensive to retake the strategic town of Sinjar from the militants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870329-amid-offensive-iraqi-kurds-cut-islamic-state-supply-line/

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Federal appeals court upholds California death penalty, reverses lower court ruling.

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Big Cleaning Day held in Ayutthaya to maintain historical sites

AYUTTHAYA, 13 November 2015 (NNT) - Renovation and landscaping efforts are now underway in Ayutthaya province to improve areas around historical sites.

Ayutthaya Deputy Governor Kajornsak Charoensopa has visited Bung Praram Park to inspect the site after it was found to have been littered with garbage.

Bung Praram is a public park, where the remains of centuries-old temples are also located. According to the Deputy Governor, landscaping work will take place under a ‘Big Cleaning Day’ campaign held from November 24 – 25.

It is also aimed at restoring Ayutthaya as one of the world’s top cultural heritage destinations and bringing visitors back to the province.


-- NNT 2015-11-13

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SET down 2.56 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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FBI expands probe into Hillary Clinton’s emails
BY BNO NEWS

WASHINGTON: -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation has expanded its probe into the email arrangement of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to determine whether there is evidence of false statements and gross negligence, according to media reports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870352-fbi-expands-probe-into-hillary-clintons-emails/

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ECONOMIC
Stimulus to boost growth next year
Erich Parpart
The Nation


Issara Vongkusolkit

BANGKOK: -- The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking and the Thailand Development Research Institute see a better year for the economy in 2016, as the major drivers - consumption, exports and investment - are all expected to hit the road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870354-stimulus-to-boost-growth-next-year/

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Central bank sees sustained growth for economy in 2016

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's economy next year will continue to experience sustained growth, primarily driven by increased public investment, according to the central bank governor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870355-bank-of-thailand-sees-sustained-growth-for-economy-in-2016/

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US airstrike targets 'Jihadi John' from IS slaying videos
LOLITA BALDOR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle in Syria believed to be transporting the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" on Thursday, according to American officials. Whether the strike killed the British man who appears in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages was not known, officials said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870357-us-air-strike-targets-jihadi-john/

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PM orders related ministries to improve water storage in Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATHANI, 12 November 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives have been assigned by the Prime Minister to come up with ways to raise the water storage capacity of Ubon Ratchathani province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870358-pm-orders-related-ministries-to-improve-water-storage-in-ubon-ratchathani/

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Phuket says farewell to long-term expat Rodney Knight
The Phuket News


Rodney Knight was known as 'very likeable extrovert, a little crazy, but with some great marketing ideas'.

PHUKET: -- Funeral services for long-term Phuket expat RodneyKnight will be held at Wat Thepkrasattri in Thalang tomorrow (Nov 14).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870360-phuket-says-farewell-to-long-term-expat-rodney-knight/

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Phuket teen dies in early morning motorbike crash
The Phuket News


Whoever was riding the motorbike crashed it into the back of a parked pick-up truck.

PHUKET: -- One teen died died instantly and a second was hospitalised when they crashed their motorbike into the back of parked pick-up truck in the early hours of this morning (Nov 13).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870362-phuket-teen-dies-in-early-morning-motorbike-crash/

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BoT says Thai economy continue to grow

BANGKOK, 13 November 2015 (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) believes the Thai economy will continue to recover, but voiced concern over the persisting drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870355-bank-of-thailand-sees-sustained-growth-for-economy-in-2016/#entry10072651

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Thailand is set for 'One Young World Summit' next week



Bangkok will be host to the One Young World Summit 2015 next week

BANGKOK: -- Advisor to the Bangkok governor Duantemduang Na Chiang Mai said Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was ready to host the event.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870374-thailand-is-set-for-one-young-world-summit-next-week/

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Navy denies taking Phuket beach bribes
Phuket Gazette


V/Admin Sayan Prasongsamrej explained that those using the name of the Navy to extort Phuket beach vendors would be caught and prosecuted. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The Navy denied yesterday that officers had taken bribes to secure jobs for Phuket beach vendors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870378-navy-denies-taking-phuket-beach-bribes/

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Phuket airport taxi driver fired for selling tour packages
Phuket Gazette


PLTO Chief Policy Adviser Jaturong Kaewkasi noted that his office rarely receives reports about taxi drivers manipulating passengers into buying tour packages. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- The airport taxi driver who was under investigation after a social media post from a passenger went viral last week has been fired, confirmed Phuket Land and Transport (PLTO) Chief Policy Adviser Jaturong Kaewkasi.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870380-phuket-airport-taxi-driver-fired-for-selling-tour-packages/

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Bomb kills four in Pattani



PATTANI: -- Four village volunteers were killed and three others injured when a bomb went off at the security checkpoint where they were mustering in Khok Pho district of Pattani last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870381-bomb-kills-four-in-pattani/

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4G
Dtac extends assurance to clients
The Nation


Lars Norling, chief executive officer of Dtac

BANGKOK: -- Failing to win a 4G licence for the service in the 1800MHz spectrum, Total Access Communication today issued a statement to assure clients of seamless services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870382-4g-dtac-extends-assurance-to-clients/

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Appeals court rejects challenge to California death penalty
BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's death penalty survived a legal challenge Thursday when a federal appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that had found it was unconstitutional because of excessive delays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870385-appeals-court-rejects-challenge-to-california-death-penalty/

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US B-52 bombers fly near disputed South China Sea islands

WASHINGTON: -- Two US B-52 bomber planes have flown near artificial islands built by China in disputed areas of the South China Sea, the Pentagon has said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870386-us-b-52-bombers-fly-near-disputed-south-china-sea-islands/

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Pipe bomb detonated in Tak Bai
The Nation

NARATHIWAT: -- Two soldiers were injured from bomb explosion in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, on Friday morning.

The pipe bomb was detonated as a convoy provided security to a group of teachers, on their travel to schools, police said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Pipe-bomb-detonated-in-Tak-Bai-30272842.html


-- The Nation 2015-11-13

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Suu Kyi's party wins decisive majority

Supporters of Myanmar's pro-democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside National League for Democracy headquarters (NLD) in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 9, 2015. (PHOTO:- REUTERS/Jorge Silva)

By Thin Lein Win

YANGON (Myanmar Now) - Official results announced on Friday at noon confirmed that Aung San Suu Kyi's party has gained a landslide election victory, granting the National League for Democracy a strong mandate to form a government and demand cooperation from the military’s fixed block of a quarter of parliament seats.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870392-suu-kyis-party-wins-decisive-majority/

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Dengue fever patients in Bangkok rise more than double



BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Health Office today reported a total of 13,000 dengue fever patients in Bangkok this year, more than double of last year's patients.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870397-dengue-fever-patients-in-bangkok-rise-more-than-double/

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Phuket speedboat fire causes B1mn damage, leaves captain injured
Eakkapop Thongtub


It is estimated that damage caused by the fire in around B1mn.

PHUKET: -- A speedboat captain suffered injuries when the five million baht speedboat he was driving caught fire when returning guests to a beach in front of Chandara Resort and Spa in Pa Khlok yesterday (Nov 12). Police have said damage to the boat is estimated to be about one million baht.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870399-phuket-speedboat-fire-causes-b1mn-damage-leaves-captain-injured/

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Somsak cleared of unusual wealth charge



BANGKOK: -- Former education minister Somsak Prisanananthakul was cleared of unusual wealth charge after the National Legislative Assembly today voted not to impeach him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870400-somsak-cleared-of-unusual-wealth-charge/

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Four killed, four others injured in Pattani bomb attack
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Four village defence volunters were killed and four other injured when insurgents detonated a homemade bomb hidden under the volunteers' security booth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870381-bomb-kills-four-in-pattani/#entry10073155

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Owners of Brazil mine fined more than 60m dollars over burst dams



Brazil has imposed fines amounting to over sixty million dollars over two burst dams that resulted in at least deaths and twenty injuries on November 5.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870401-owners-of-brazil-mine-fined-more-than-60m-dollars-over-burst-dams/