Thailand Live Wednesday 18 Nov 2015

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Min of Education to launch training to improve English teachers



BANGKOK, 18 November 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Education has planned to launch a training course for English teachers to sharpen their skills, who will in turn inspire students to improve their English language proficiency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871621-thai-education-min-to-launch-training-to-improve-english-teachers/

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Citylife Garden Fair ’15 (Chiang Mai) 21st November



Over the past ten years our Citylife Garden Fair has grown up, evolved, and simply grown into a pretty incredible annual event which, according to JJ Hobby Market, attracted over 5,000 people last year, raising nearly 220,000 baht for two local charities in 2014. The fair is now way bigger than our small staff can handle, and thankfully we have been supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, who are promising to make this year’s event the biggest and best yet.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871625-citylife-garden-fair-15-21st-november/

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Thailand ready to host the 22nd International Conference on Safe Communities 2015

BANGKOK, 18 November 2015 (NNT) - The government is ready to host the 22nd International Conference on Safe Communities 2015 in Nan province from November 22 – 26.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871627-thailand-ready-to-host-the-22nd-international-conference-on-safe-communities-2015/

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Living the Dream on his Harley Davidson



PATTAYA: -- Inspire Vlogger Konstantin Nehal had his dream come true when he got to go riding on a Harley Davidson motorbike here in Thailand. Nehal is a huge fan of motorbikes, so he is in bikers heaven with this vlog.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871629-harley-davidson-experience-konstantin-vlog/

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PARIS (AP) - Large police operation probably linked to attacks under way in Paris suburb; shots fired.

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2 flights from US to Paris diverted after anonymous threats

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Air France flight bound for Paris from the U.S. had to be diverted Tuesday night because of anonymous threats received after they had taken off, but both planes landed safely in North America, officials said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871632-2-flights-from-us-to-paris-diverted-after-anonymous-threats/

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Media Enables Sorcerers, Seers to Capitalize on Stricken Star
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Yannitat 'Ajarn Bank' posted photos of his magic ball early this morning, and himself with a cardboard cutout of lakorn star Thrisadee 'Por' Sahawong posted Monday. Photos: Yannitat Aeumtrabuth / Facebook

BANGKOK — Yannitat Aeumtrabuth, a renowned astrologer known as Ajarn Bank, said he’s learned that a comatose television star is under spiritual assault from a man he killed hundreds of years ago in a previous life.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871634-media-enables-sorcerers-seers-to-capitalize-on-stricken-star-por/

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Large police operation under way in Paris suburb

PARIS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871635-large-police-operation-under-way-in-paris-suburb/

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Obama focuses on South China Sea dispute ahead of Apec

MANILA: -- US President Barack Obama has put a firm focus on the South China Sea dispute, as an economic summit of Asia Pacific nations begins in Manila.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871636-obama-focuses-on-south-china-sea-dispute-ahead-of-apec/

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Noisy disco rafts in Kanchanaburi facing clampdown soon



KANCHANABURI: -- Noisy disco rafts along the Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi rivers in Kanchanaburi province is annoying the prime minister with instruction to relevant government agencies to look into the issue seriously.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871467-prayuth-asks-kanchanaburi-to-tone-down-river-disco-parties/#entry10091722

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ISIL publishes video to “celebrate” Paris attacks as France continues airstrikes



PARIS: -- ISIL Islamist militants have posted a video appearing to celebrate last week’s Paris attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871652-isil-publishes-video-to-celebrate-paris-attacks-as-france-continues-airstrikes/

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Head Human Trafficking Investigator Rumored to be Fleeing Country
Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Police Maj. Gen. Paween Pongsiri, at center, at a Sept. 29 news conference in Songkhla province.

BANGKOK — The police officer in charge of investigating human trafficking has been allowed to quit the force out of fear for his life and is rumored to be preparing to flee the country with his family.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871677-head-human-trafficking-investigator-rumored-to-be-fleeing-thailand/

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Thalang Police Station rioter arrested for unrelated crime
Phuket Gazette


The October 10 riot caused more than 6 million baht worth of damage to the police station and nearby vehicles. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- A teen wanted for his role in the Phuket police station riot last month was arrested for an unrelated crime two weeks ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871679-thalang-police-station-rioter-arrested-for-unrelated-crime/

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French Tourist Falls to Death says Police
by CityNews

CityNews – On the morning of November 11th, the body of a French man was found lying in a fish pond in front of a guesthouse on Santisuk Road of Chang Phuak sub-district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871359-french-tourist-drowns-in-carp-pond-in-chiang-mai/#entry10092069

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PARIS (AP) - Paris police: Suspected attacks mastermind, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, believed holed up in standoff.

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At least 2 dead in Paris anti-terror raid

PARIS: -- French police are involved in a prolonged shootout in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, where a Belgian Islamic State militant suspected of masterminding last week's Paris attacks is believed to be holed up.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871635-large-police-operation-under-way-in-paris-suburb/#entry10092163

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Lampang opens school for elderly

LAMPANG, 18 November 2015 (NNT) – The public and the private sectors in Lampang have jointly opened the first school for the elderly in the province.

Wat Si Luang School for the Elderly is the result of integrated efforts by different organizations which aims to enhance the living quality of the elderly. The school offers various activities such as occupational training, healthcare and social education. The opening ceremony was chaired by Lampang deputy Governor Somchai Kamoltheptewin. More than 150 administrative officials and residents partook in the event.

The project is expected to enable aged people to keep pace with social changes which will reduce the gaps between themselves and younger family members, to offer them the opportunity to try their hand at a new occupation, and raise awareness of their ability to help others in their community.

The class is held on Tuesday of each from now until 8th March of next year. Fifty-five people have registered for the program so far.


-- NNT 2015-11-18

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Administrative Court rejects CAT unionists' lawsuit against NBTC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court Wednesday rejected a lawsuit filed by unionists of the CAT Telecom Plc against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission seeking to annul the bidding of 1,800 MHz bandwidth for 4G data services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871692-administrative-court-rejects-cat-unionists-lawsuit-against-nbtc/

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PARIS (AP) - Police: Woman wearing suicide explosive vest among 2 killed near Paris, 4 police injured.

PARIS (AP) - Police official: woman killed in Paris police operation blew self up with suicide vest.

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Krabi '@Thonglor' pub owner shot dead over broken glass dispute

By Coconuts Bangkok

A screenshot of the CCTV footage that captured the incident. Photo: Khaosod

KRABI: -- The co-owner of the "@Thonglor" pub and restaurant in Krabi was shot dead in a club after he reportedly refused to pay for a broken drinking glass.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871699-krabi-thonglor-pub-owner-shot-dead-over-broken-glass-dispute/

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'Deceased' Death Row Grandma Found Alive and Well
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter



BANGKOK — A 72-year-old woman turned herself in to police Tuesday after allegedly faking her own death to escape the death penalty.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871701-deceased-death-row-grandma-found-alive-and-well/

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Thaivisa Video News - 18 November



today:

Trial dates set for journalist in possession of bulletproof vest, helmet in Thailand

Mahidol University: Dengue fever vaccine expected in five years

Pretentious 'Amazing Thailand Luxury' ad aimed at rich Hong Kong tourists

Leopard video from Jomtien Real Estate Office investigated by Pattaya Officials

Russia vows to hunt down airliner bombers and steps up strikes on ISIL in Syria

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

watch the bulletin here: https://www.youtube.com/user/thaivisacom

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PM seeks closer ties with PNG
Petchanet Pratruangkrai
The Nation

MANILA: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday held a meeting with the leader of Papua New Guinea on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in Manila. They agreed to boost bilateral cooperation on trade, fishery, tourism and education.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871709-pm-prayut-seeks-closer-ties-with-papua-new-guinea/

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Prayut meets Colombian president

The Nation

MANILA: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday held a meeting with the Colombian president on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit in Manila.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871711-prayut-meets-colombian-president/?p=10092543

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APEC
Thailand asks Russia to buy 80,000 tonnes of rubber
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has encouraged Russia to sign a contract for the purchase of 80,000 tonnes of rubber worth US$139.1 million soon. This will ensure supplies for Russian automobile and aircraft production.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871715-thailand-asks-russia-to-buy-80000-tonnes-of-rubber/

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APEC
Thailand, US to hold cooperation talks
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thailand and the United States have agreed to conduct parallel trade and investment cooperation talks after the US has finalised its negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during the next two years to promote economic growth for both sides.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871722-thailand-us-to-hold-cooperation-talks/

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Dark times: Prayuth's 'Return Happiness' song tops Thai radio chart
By Coconuts Bangkok



"Row ja tum taam sun yah... Kaw way lah eek mai naan..."

BANGKOK: -- The junta chief’s theme song, "Return Happiness," has gone to no. 1 in the Thai music chart due to being the most played track of all Bangkok's FM radio channels in October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/871730-prayuts-return-happiness-song-tops-thai-radio-chart/?p=10092677

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Thailand Live Thursday 19 Nov 2015

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