Thailand Live Monday 23 Nov 2015

[webfact]

Eagles of Death Metal give emotional account of fatal Paris attack



"Several people hid in our dressing room and the killers were able to get in and killed every one of them, except for a kid who was hiding under my leather jacket."

NEW YORK: -- Eagles of Death Metal have given an emotional first interview since the fatal gig at the Bataclan in Paris, when gunmen stormed the venue, killing 89 people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872871-eagles-of-death-metal-give-emotional-account-of-fatal-paris-attack/

[webfact]

UN tells world leaders to cooperate over ISIL



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Meeting at the annual East Asian summit in Malaysia, world leaders have been urged to cooperate in rooting out terrorism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872872-un-tells-world-leaders-to-cooperate-over-isil/

[webfact]

Crimea: state of emergency declared



CRIMEA: -- A state of emergency has been declared in Crimea after power lines carrying electricity from Ukraine were reportedly sabotaged.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872873-crimea-state-of-emergency-declared/

[webfact]

Bangladesh hangs two opposition leaders for war crimes



DHAKA: -- Two opposition leaders have been executed in Bangladesh for war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872874-bangladesh-hangs-two-opposition-leaders-for-war-crimes/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

Brussels stays on high alert over serious, imminent threat
By RAF CASERT and FRANK JORDANS

BRUSSELS (AP) — With hundreds of troops patrolling Brussels for a second day and authorities hunting one or more suspected militants, the Belgian government chose Sunday to keep the capital on the highest state of alert into the start of the workweek to prevent a Paris-style attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872865-belgium-raises-threat-level-for-brussels-to-highest-possible-level/#entry10109693

[webfact]

Obama warns against overreaction to Islamic State attacks
By JOSH LEDERMAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Trying to reassure a nation on edge, President Barack Obama said Sunday the Islamic State group "cannot strike a mortal blow" against the U.S., and he warned that overreacting to the Paris attacks would play into extremists' hands. "We will destroy this terrorist organization," he vowed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872875-obama-warns-against-overreaction-to-islamic-state-attacks/

[webfact]

Told he must go, Syria's Assad may outlast Obama in office
By BRADLEY KLAPPER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bashar Assad's presidency looks likely to outlast Barack Obama's.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872876-told-he-must-go-syrias-assad-may-outlast-obama-in-office/

[webfact]

Cruz seeks to cast himself as the electable conservative
By STEVE PEOPLES

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ted Cruz is among the most hated men in Washington, reviled by leaders of both parties as an ideological hard-liner loyal only to the far-right of the conservative movement.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872877-cruz-seeks-to-cast-himself-as-the-electable-conservative/

[webfact]

As crime rises in Los Angeles, police, community take action
By AMANDA LEE MYERS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eduardo Rebolledo had just gotten into his pickup truck after work, eager to head home to his two children when a gang dispute erupted 30 yards behind him on a Los Angeles street. The 38-year-old ducked right into the path of a bullet that hit him in the head, killing him instantly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872878-as-crime-rises-in-los-angeles-police-community-take-action/

[webfact]

Horror, panic, heroism at Bataclan _ nexus of Paris attacks
By JAMEY KEATEN and RAPHAEL SATTER

PARIS (AP) — The vibe in the Bataclan concert hall was hot, steamy and electric as the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal jammed away a half-hour into a set. Revelers slam-danced to the hard rock, and bodies glistened with sweat. Suddenly, the drum beats gave way to a different kind of rat-a-tat-tat-tat, and flashing stage lights met with glints from automatic rifle barrels.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872879-horror-panic-heroism-at-bataclan-nexus-of-paris-attacks/

[webfact]

BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgian prosecutors announce they have detained 16 in raids, Paris fugitive still at large.

[webfact]

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Ruling party concedes, opposition candidate Mauricio Macri wins Argentine presidential runoff.

[webfact]

Belgium police arrest 16, Paris fugitive still at large
By RAF CASERT and FRANK JORDANS

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors announced early Monday that police had detained 16 people in 22 raids but that Paris fugitive Salah Abdeslam was not among them. Despite the raids, authorities maintained their highest terror alert in the capital for a third straight day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872915-belgium-police-arrest-16-paris-fugitive-still-at-large/

[webfact]

Mali hotel attack aimed at peace talks, say separatists
By BABA AHMED

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The assault on a luxury hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people was a clear attempt to derail a fragile peace process meant to stabilize the country's volatile north, a representative of northern separatist groups said Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872917-mali-hotel-attack-aimed-at-peace-talks-say-separatists/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

Opposition wins Argentine election, ending 'Kirchner era'
PETER PRENGAMAN, Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Opposition candidate Mauricio Macri won Argentina's presidential election on Sunday, marking an end to the left-leaning and often-combative era of President Cristina Fernandez, who along with her late husband dominated the country's political scene for 12 years and rewrote its social contract.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872868-argentina-goes-to-the-polls/#entry10110209

[webfact]

Jakarta governor wants more money to fix museums, fewer festivals



JAKARTA: -- Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has slashed the budget for hosting festivals and events to promote Jakarta next year by nearly 60 percent, alleging markups and inefficient spending, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872924-jakarta-governor-wants-more-money-to-fix-museums-fewer-festivals/

[webfact]

Indonesia needs 'early detection' as survey finds Indonesians fear IS



JAKARTA: -- Indonesia's Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has called for the creation of an early detection system to root out possible threats to national security in the wake of the recent Paris terror attacks, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872925-indonesia-needs-early-detection-as-survey-finds-indonesians-fear-is/

[webfact]

Soutilak Inthavong crowned Miss Laos 2015



VIENTIANE: -- Miss Soutilak Inthavong, a 21 year old candidate from Vientiane, was voted the most beautiful contestant from all parts of the country and was crowned Miss Laos 2015, Lao News Agency reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872926-soutilak-inthavong-crowned-miss-laos-2015/

[webfact]

Several shot at playground during party after parade

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say at least 10 people — and probably more — were wounded in an apparent shootout at a park in New Orleans' 9th Ward.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872929-several-shot-at-new-orleans-park/

[webfact]

Bomb hoax delays SIA flight from San Francisco



SINGAPORE: -- TODAY online reported that a bomb threat on a plane arriving in Singapore on Sunday has proved to be a false scare.

According to a SIA statement, the Singapore Police Force confirmed that it conducted security checks and “nothing suspicious was found on the plane or its passengers”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872934-bomb-hoax-delays-sia-flight-from-san-francisco/

[webfact]

SET opens up 3.51 to 1,397.35 /Bangkok Post

[webfact]

BIKE FOR DAD campaign rehearsals take place across Thailand

BANGKOK, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - Many people across Thailand have already begun rehearsing for the ‘BIKE FOR DAD’ event, which will kick off on December 11.

In Lamphun province, Governor Narong Onsaard led a group of registered cyclists on a 29-kilometer bike route during their first rehearsal. The bike route took participants past 19 temples before arriving at the finish line. Another rehearsal will be held on Sunday in the afternoon.

Meanwhile in Nonthaburi province, more than 400 cyclists, including Governor Nisit Chansomwong, took part in the province's own rehearsal for BIKE FOR DAD. The practice session was held as a safety drill for security officers and to make sure the roads are in good condition. Nonthaburi is scheduled to carry out another rehearsal on December 6, a day after His Majesty the King’s 88th birthday anniversary.

In Chiang Rai province, two rehearsals were held over the weekend. One practice session covered the full-length bike route, while the other took place over a shorter, 9.9-kilometer distance.


-- NNT 2015-11-23

[webfact]

VIDEO : Anti-corruption watchdog says army chief’s park clarification remains skeptical



BANGKOK: -- The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has voiced suspicion over the army chief's clarification of alleged mal practises in the construction of the Rajabhakti museum park, saying it remained unclear.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872943-anti-corruption-watchdog-says-army-chiefs-park-clarification-remains-skeptical/

[webfact]

NACC assures transparency of regional development projects

NAKHON PHATHOM, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has instructed Nakhon Phathom officials tasked with managing village funds to work transparently.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872948-nacc-assures-transparency-of-regional-development-projects/

[webfact]

Por had his left foot amputated to contain infection



BANGKOK: -- Popular TV actor Thisadee (Por) Sahawong had his left foot amputated from the ankle down in order to contain serious infection, Ramathibodi hospital announced on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872950-dengue-fever-actor-thisadee-por-sahawong-has-left-foot-amputated/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

16 arrested in anti-terror raids in Belgium, Paris attacks suspect not found
BY BNO NEWS

BRUSSELS: -- Police in Belgium have carried out nearly two dozen raids across the greater Brussels area and in Charleroi, resulting in the arrests of 16 people, though the suspect sought in connection with the Paris attacks is not among them.

Full story: http://ethailand.com/breaking-news/16-arrested-in-anti-terror-raids-in-belgium-paris-attacks-suspect-not-found/383/

[webfact]

Southwest Airlines Flight 5929 diverted over 'suspicious behavior', 3 questioned'
BY BNO NEWS

KANSAS CITY: -- Southwest Airlines Flight 5929, which was flying from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, was diverted to Kansas City after several passengers displayed “suspicious behavior,” federal officials say. Three people were questioned and later let go.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872952-southwest-airlines-flight-5929-diverted-over-suspicious-behavior-3-questioned/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

VIDEO : Prawit says park clarification by army chief is clear



BANGKOK: -- Defence minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says the Army has made clear clarification of the Rajabhakti museum park construction and will not mind if the National Anti-Corruption Commission will probe into allegations of corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872943-anti-corruption-watchdog-says-army-chiefs-park-clarification-remains-skeptical/#entry10110726

[webfact]

Door-to-door campaign launched in Bangkok to tackle dengue fever outbreak


File photo. Source: Internet

BANGKOK, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control has launched a door-to-door campaign to curb the dengue fever outbreak in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872957-door-to-door-campaign-launched-in-bangkok-to-tackle-dengue-fever-outbreak/

[webfact]

Police provide free medical services for low-income earners

BANGKOK, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has provided free medical services for low-income earners to improve public health and public relations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872960-thai-police-provide-free-medical-services-for-low-income-earners/