Thailand Live Monday 16 Nov 2015

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Paris: the faces behind the headlines



Impromptu shrines are springing up across Paris

PARIS: -- Candles and flowers have been left at the places where scores of people were killed and injured last Friday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870928-paris-the-faces-behind-the-headlines/

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Survivors of Paris massacres describe their ordeal



PARIS: -- Some incredible accounts are emerging about how some people managed to survive the Paris massacres while gunmen killed others around them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870929-survivors-of-paris-massacres-describe-their-ordeal/

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Will NATO Respond to the Attacks on Paris?
KRISHNADEV CALAMUR

If France invokes Article 5 of the alliance’s charter, it will launch a joint response against the Islamic State

NEW YORK: -- The killings of 129 people in multiple attacks on Paris on Friday have resulted in calls for a NATO campaign against the Islamic State, which claimed responsibility for the carnage.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870930-will-nato-respond-to-the-attacks-on-paris/

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AP Newsbreak: Iraq warned of attacks before Paris assault
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA

BAGHDAD (AP) — Senior Iraqi intelligence officials warned members of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group of imminent assaults by the militant organization just one day before last week's deadly attacks in Paris killed 129 people, The Associated Press has learned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870932-iraq-warned-of-attacks-before-paris-assault-ap-newsbreak/

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World leaders vow vigorous response after Paris terror spree
By JULIE PACE and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — World leaders vowed a vigorous response to the Islamic State group's terror spree in Paris as they opened a two-day meeting in Turkey on Sunday, with President Barack Obama calling the violence an "attack on the civilized world" and Russian President Vladimir Putin urging "global efforts" to confront the threat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870933-world-leaders-vow-vigorous-response-after-paris-terror-spree/

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Analysis: Paris hits boost Clinton's image, weaken policies
By LISA LERER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly assaults in Paris could bolster Hillary Rodham Clinton's image as a potential commander in chief, even as the chaos in the Middle East threatens to undercut the policy record of the Democratic White House front-runner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870934-analysis-paris-hits-boost-clintons-image-weaken-policies/

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UPDATE:

France bombs Islamic State HQ, hunts attacker who got away
By GREG KELLER and PHILIPPE SOTTO

PARIS (AP) — France launched "massive" air strikes on the Islamic State group's de-facto capital in Syria Sunday night, destroying a jihadi training camp and a munitions dump in the city of Raqqa, where Iraqi intelligence officials say the attacks on Paris were planned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870924-belgian-and-french-police-launch-international-manhunt/#entry10082491

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Drivers to Thailand must fill in passenger manifest
BY OH CHIN ENG

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: -- Thai immigration now wants Malaysian motorists entering the country from Kedah to provide passenger “manifests” in a move believed to be part of the kingdom’s effort to stop human-trafficking activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870941-malaysian-drivers-to-thailand-must-fill-in-passenger-manifest/

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PM Prayut urges EOCs to ensure people are safe from dengue fever

BANGKOK, 16 October 2015 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has urged emergency centers across the country to make sure that the public is safe from the dengue outbreak.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870963-pm-prayut-urges-eocs-to-ensure-people-are-safe-from-dengue-fever/

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NLA holds public forum in Nan province

BANGKOK, 16 October 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly has visited another northern province to hear the opinions of local residents related to their problems and political reform.

Members of the NLA traveled to Nan province over the weekend where a public forum was organized at the city hall.

Most residents of the region have complained about their need for a title deed for land inside the forest reserve, in order to pave the way for the construction of a reservoir or a water retention system to help them in their farm work.

At the same time, Nan residents made proposals about political reform and the drafting of the Constitution which included putting people at the center of the election system and the direct election of the prime minister by the people.

The NLA was also asked to make it possible for members of parliament to be free of affiliation with any political party.

In addition, the people of Nan have asked for increased budget distribution at the community level while allowing the people to take part in managing the allocated budget.


-- NNT 2015-11-16

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Australia minister Peter Dutton rejects MP's call for Middle East refugee ban

CANBERRA: -- Australia's immigration minister has rejected a call by an MP to close its borders to refugees from the Middle East, in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870964-australia-minister-dutton-rejects-mps-call-for-middle-east-refugee-ban/

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Syrian refugee policy takes focus in US 2016 politics
By LAURIE KELLMAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The bloody attacks in Paris are putting the Syrian refugee crisis at center stage in U.S. politics as migrants from that war-torn country surge toward the West and security concerns rise.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870966-syrian-refugee-policy-takes-focus-in-us-2016-politics/

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'Hell:' Famous Paris venue becomes scene of terror bloodbath
By SYLVIE CORBET and JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG

PARIS (AP) — There was a moment — just a moment — when the concert hall was eerily quiet. The rock band had stopped playing, and people had dived to the floor after realizing the sudden explosions hadn't been part of the show. Everything was silent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870967-hell-famous-paris-venue-becomes-scene-of-terror-bloodbath/

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Apec meeting to push through as scheduled – Aquino



MANILA: -- The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ summit will push through as scheduled this week despite the terror attacks in Paris last Friday as President Aquino assures the public that all security precautions are being taken to keep the country safe, Manila Bulletin reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870968-apec-meeting-to-push-through-as-scheduled-aquino/

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SET down 12.95 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Thai Economy Expands More Than Estimated on Public Investment
Suttinee Yuvejwattana

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s economy grew more than analysts estimated in the third quarter as government stimulus spending and a rise in tourist arrivals offset weak local demand and exports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870969-thai-economy-expands-more-than-estimated-on-public-investment/

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University aids in Phuket safe-sex campaign
Phuket Gazette


About 200 students assisted in creating the safe-sex packages, which included a condom, lubricant and a message in Thai about safe-sex practices. Photo: PLU

PHUKET: -- University students helped the Phuket Loves You Club (PLU) with a safe-sex campaign in which they distributed thousands of condoms to locations on Soi Paradise in Patong and Prince of Songkla University (PSU).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870971-university-aids-in-phuket-safe-sex-campaign/

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Police beef up Khaosan Road patrol for tourist safety



BANGKOK, 16 November 2015 (NNT) – Tourist Police Division has stepped up patrol throughout Khaosan Road area in Bangkok to prevent and suppress crime against tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870973-police-beef-up-khaosan-road-patrol-for-tourist-safety/

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Outcry after organizers add accidentally 8km to Bangkok half marathon
by Asian Correspondent

BANGKOK: -- THE Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon is portrayed as one of Thailand’s premier marathons. It’s a prestigious event which attracts over 33,000 local and international runners each year to the nation’s capital over the four race distances – 5km, 10km, 21.1km, and 42.2km.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870981-outcry-after-organizers-add-accidentally-8km-to-bangkok-half-marathon/

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LadyBoy Water Volleyball 2015 – Areca Lodge Pattaya, Video Review



PATTAYA: -- This years LadyBoy Water Volleyball charity event which raised over 750,000 baht for various charities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870983-ladyboy-water-volleyball-2015-areca-lodge-pattaya-video-review/

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Three Phuket 'virgin beaches' revealed
Phuket Gazette


Nui Beach (pictured), Freedom Beach and Lay Pang Beach have been named as Phuket's first virgin beaches. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- Vice Governor Chokdee Amornwat announced the designation of the island’s first three "virgin beaches" last week, after revealing the plan to have such beaches to the public on October 31 (story here).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870985-three-phuket-virgin-beaches-revealed/

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Actor Por still in critical condition with irregular heartbeat



BANGKOK: -- Ramathibodi Hospital yesterday issued the 9th announcement saying the condition of actor Tridsadee "Por" Sahawong is still critical with latest suffering of irregular heart beating.

The team of doctors said the irregular heartbeat is becoming increasingly difficult to control.

Doctors said Por is now being given medication to control his heartbeat.

He also has intermittent low blood pressure, which requires a high dose of stimulants.

His acute renal failure and liver functioning remained unchanged and needed close monitoring on daily basis.

Por is still being administered with antibiotics, a kidney purifier, and nutrients.

Doctors said he is now in the hospital’s coronary care unit (CCU) and continues to receive blood and blood components.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/actor-por-still-in-critical-condition-with-irregular-heartbeat


-- Thai PBS 2015-11-16

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Hit-and-Run Suspect Admits to Running Over Tourist on Samui
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Still image of low quality security camera footage of a truck running over a tourist Saturday on Koh Samui. Source: Channel 3 / YouTube

SAMUI — A truck driver seen running over a foreign tourist and driving away from the scene surrendered to police Sunday on Koh Samui.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871005-hit-and-run-suspect-admits-to-running-over-tourist-on-samui/

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Suspect detained in East Pattaya Murder case



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Monday Police were called to the front of a village situated close to the Maprachan Reservoir in East Pattaya, to investigate the apparent murder of a pick-up driver who was discovered dead inside his vehicle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871006-suspect-detained-in-east-pattaya-murder-case/

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Phuket public prosecutor needs ‘more time’ to bring Ace 1 Condo developer to court
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Complainants against the Ace 1 Condo project in Patong pose for a photo during a protest at Phuket Provincial Hall earlier this year. Photo: The Phuket News / file

PHUKET: -- The public prosecutor tasked with bringing to court the developers of the Ace 1 Condominium project in Patong has revealed that he needs “at least one more month” before bringing the case to trial.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871008-phuket-public-prosecutor-needs-more-time-to-bring-ace-1-condo-developer-to-court/

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Airport limo bellhop arrested over ‘bomb in box’ joke
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Nation TV

BANGKOK: -- After a man’s lame attempt to flirt with a flight attendant by making a bomb threat became national news two weeks ago, a limousine service staff member at Suvarnabhumi Airport was arrested yesterday after telling security guards he had a bomb.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871012-suvarnabhumi-airport-limo-bellhop-arrested-over-bomb-in-box-joke/

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2002: Prayuth's license plate becomes sold-out lotto numbers in Isaan
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Wassana Nanuam

BANGKOK: -- The numbers of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's license plate, "2002", have become the most sought-after lottery numbers this week by Isaan locals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871014-2002-prayuths-license-plate-becomes-sold-out-lotto-numbers-in-isaan/

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Shoplifting Teenagers Arrested



CityNews – Two teenagers were arrested on November 14 after a Big C department store reported many items had been stolen by a pair of teenagers after hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871016-shoplifting-teenagers-arrested-in-chiang-mai/

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VIDEO : New tourist venue by the canal for Loy Krathong next week



BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is now planning to make Klong Ong Arng canal a new venue by the city canal for people in Bangkok to launch their Krathong floats at the Loy Krathong festival scheduled on November 25.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871017-bangkok-new-tourist-venue-by-the-canal-for-loy-krathong-next-week/

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UPDATE:

Baby Lion Spooked Night Safari Elephant, Mahout Says
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Lamduan, a 23-year-old elephant, also received an injury to her left leg from running into a concrete barrier Saturday after reportedly being spooked by a lion cub.

CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai Night Safari blamed a lion cub today for spooking a 23-year-old elephant who charged the audience in an incident that left nine visitors injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870909-nine-injured-by-startled-elephant-at-chiang-mai-night-safari/page-2#entry10084229