Thailand Live Saturday 14 Nov 2015

[Jonathan Fairfield]

NACC on guard against fraud in THB5mn-per-tambon scheme

BANGKOK, 13 November 2015 (NNT) – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has laid down a guideline for the inspection of projects under the 5-million-baht-per-tambon policy in a bid to prevent corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....-tambon-scheme/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Five Thung Song police officers moved out for abetting illegal gambling

BANGKOK: Five Thung Song district police officers were temporarily moved to inactive posts at the operations centre of provincial police region 8 for their alleged failure to crack down on illegal gambling dens in their areas of jurisdiction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....ing/?p=10075494

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Uber to triple number of drivers, launch 'UberPool'

BANGKOK: Uber is set to expand its pool of drivers and will launch "UberPool", a carpooling service, in Bangkok next year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....aunch-uberpool/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Half Thais know they have diabetes

BANGKOK: Half of the Thai people afflicted with diabetes do not know they have the ailments, said Dr Petch Rod-aree, secretary-general of Diabetes Association of Thailand, on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....tes/?p=10075680

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First Mekong - Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting approves cooperation framework

BANGKOK, 13 November 2015 (NNT) – Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai attended the First Mekong - Lancang Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Jinghong in Yunnan province of China and agreed to lay out a framework for Lancang-Mekong cooperation to promote sustainable development.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870531-first-mekong-lancang-foreign-ministers-meeting-approves-cooperation-framework/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

BREAKING: 100 hostages, 35-40 dead in Paris attacks

A Paris police official said there were at least 100 hostages in a Paris theater following shooting and explosions at two cites in the city.

Multiple officials, including one medical official, put the number of dead at between 35 to 40 people.

LATEST: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870530-breaking-100-hostages-35-40-dead-in-paris-attacks/

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Big issues up for discussion at major legal gathering in Bangkok

BANGKOK: THAILAND will host the fifth Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) Biennial conference, one of the world's largest gatherings of lawyers and legal professionals, later this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870532-big-issues-up-for-discussion-at-major-legal-gathering-in-bangkok/

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Somsak escapes impeachment

BANGKOK: FORMER education minister Somsak Prisanananthakul was spared from a political ban yesterday, as there were not enough votes to have him impeached.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870534-somsak-escapes-impeachment/

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A night with the 'Rocket Man'

BANGKOK: Tickets for Sir Elton John's upcomong Bangkok concert are selling fast, got yours yet?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870535-a-night-with-the-rocket-man/

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Pulp and paper confab focuses on sustainability

BANGKOK: THE THAI Pulp and Paper Industries Association (TPPIA) hosted the 32nd Federation of Asean Pulp and Paper Industries (FAPPI) Conference last week, focusing on collaborations to move the region's pulp and paper industries towards sustainable growth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870538-pulp-and-paper-confab-focuses-on-sustainability/

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Thanapat sets Bt3 bn budget for 2016-19 home projects

BANGKOK: THANAPAT PROPERTY Develop-ment has set aside an investment budget of Bt3 billion to develop residential projects worth Bt10 billion from 2016-2019, the company's executive director Donpiwat Preedawiphat said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870539-thanapat-sets-bt3-bn-budget-for-2016-19-home-projects/

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Malaysia Airlines may launch premium economy service: CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIA AIRLINES (MAS) could introduce a premium-economy option to attract long-haul business travellers as one part of a broader strategy to try to help it exit years of losses, its chief executive said in an interview yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870541-malaysia-airlines-may-launch-premium-economy-service-ceo/

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Health snack maker banking on modern trade outlets

Setthakarl Settaphakorn, left, general manager of Mayanakarn, and managing director Pananya Thitibordin present the company

BANGKOK: MAYANAKARN Co Ltd, the producer and distributor of crispy mushroom snacks under the HuaHed brand, targets revenue of Bt100 million next year by expanding its distribution outlets to more than 1,000 during the course of the year, covering both traditional and modern trade channels.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870543-health-snack-maker-banking-on-modern-trade-outlets/

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DKSH chief expresses long-term commitment

BANGKOK: JOERG WOLLE, president and chief executive of DKSH Holding, has expressed his commitment to continue investing in Thailand and Asean, which show growth potential driven by a rising middle class and trade within the region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870545-dksh-chief-expresses-long-term-commitment/

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Major cleanup of Saen Saeb Canal approved

BANGKOK: THE BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration will receive almost Bt7 billion under a two-year plan to clean up Saen Saeb Canal backed by the Cabinet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870546-major-cleanup-of-saen-saeb-canal-approved/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

LATEST

100 Killed In Paris Concert Hall Attack

At least 100 people have been killed inside the Bataclan concert hall where attackers seized hostages, police officials say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870530-breaking-100-hostages-35-40-dead-in-paris-attacks/page-2#entry10075915

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Magnitude-7 earthquake strikes off southwest Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of southwest Japan, triggering a small tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870549-magnitude-7-earthquake-strikes-off-southwest-japan/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand’s Education Ministry Seeks to Eliminate it’s Dependency on Foreign English Teachers

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Education Ministry plans to recruit 500 Thai teachers, in its first batch of teachers to teach English in state-run schools nationwide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870424-thai-officials-to-slash-number-of-foreign-english-teachers/page-17#entry10076052

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Germany: remains of at least 8 babies found in house

Police in Germany say the bodies of at least eight babies have been found in a house in a town close to the Czech border.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870554-germany-remains-of-at-least-8-babies-found-in-house/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Official: More than 100 dead in string of Paris attacks

LORI HINNANT, Associated Press

GREG KELLER, Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — A series of unprecedented attacks on popular night spots killed more than 100 people in the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II, officials said. President Francois Hollande condemned it as a terrorist attack and pledged that France would stand firm against its foes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870530-breaking-100-hostages-35-40-dead-in-paris-attacks/page-4#entry10076104

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Oxfam confronts EU member Bulgaria over serious refugee complaints

Oxfam reports that refugees arriving in Europe through Bulgaria are claiming to have been abused by its police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870559-oxfam-confronts-eu-member-bulgaria-over-serious-refugee-complaints/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

ISIS Releases Chilling Video Threatening to Attack Russia “Very Soon”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BjV843pApA

Islamic State has released a video threatening attacks in Russia "very soon" in revenge for Russian bombing in Syria, the SITE monitoring group said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870560-isis-releases-chilling-video-threatening-to-attack-russia-very-soon/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Russian track federation suspended, could miss Rio Olympics

STEPHEN WILSON, AP Sports Writer

LONDON (AP) — Calling it a wake-up call for a sport in a "shameful" position, IAAF President Sebastian Coe said Russia will be banned from next year's Olympics unless it convinces the world it has cleaned up its act on doping.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870561-russian-track-federation-suspended-could-miss-rio-olympics/

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Moscow bans EgyptAir flights in wake of Russian jet crash in Sinai

Russia has banned incoming flights by Egypt’s state-owned airline according to a Moscow airport spokesman. It’s understood the ban will come into force on Saturday. Egypt’s civil aviation minister Hossam Kamal said Russian authorities had not officially informed Cairo of the decision.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870562-moscow-bans-egyptair-flights-in-wake-of-russian-jet-crash-in-sinai/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Top Gear producer to sue Clarkson

The Irish Top Gear producer punched by Jeremy Clarkson is suing the presenter and the BBC for racial discrimination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870564-top-gear-producer-to-sue-clarkson/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Official: As many as 120 dead in string of Paris attacks

LORI HINNANT, Associated Press

GREG KELLER, Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — A series of attacks targeting young concert-goers and Parisians enjoying a Friday night out at popular nightspots killed as many as 120 people in the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. President Francois Hollande pledged that France would stand firm against what he called terrorism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870530-breaking-100-hostages-35-40-dead-in-paris-attacks/page-4#entry10076104

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CDC: Political parties capable of selecting PM

BANGKOK, 14 November 2015 (NNT) – The chairperson of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) believes political parties have the ability to judge and select potential candidates for prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870565-cdc-political-parties-capable-of-selecting-pm/

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NRSA to go over reform procedures next week

BANGKOK, 14 November 2015 (NNT) - The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) will go over procedures to reform in 11 areas next week, according to the NRSA whip.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870578-nrsa-to-go-over-reform-procedures-next-week/

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Thai Premier asks press to help create understanding on reform

BANGKOK, 14 November 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on all members of the press to present news that will not deepen social and political conflicts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870581-thai-premier-asks-press-to-help-create-understanding-on-reform/

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Speeding car flips on Patong road after smashing into back of parked taxi, unhurt driver suspected of drink-driving

PHUKET: Police have cited excessive speed as the likely cause of an accident in which a car flipped over after smashing into a parked taxi in the early hours of this morning in Patong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870582-speeding-car-flips-on-patong-road-after-smashing-into-back-of-parked-taxi-unhurt-driver-suspected-o/