Thailand Live Monday 23 Nov 2015

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Suspected drink driving leaves smashed car at Phuket roadside
Eakkapop Thongtub


Although the driver of the vehicle left it at the roadside, they will face no charges as nothing other than the car was damaged.

PHUKET: -- Police are today (Nov 23) continuing to look for a suspected drink driver who crashed his car into an electricity pylon in Thalang last night (Nov 22) and fled leaving his vehicle behind.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872964-suspected-drink-driving-leaves-smashed-car-at-phuket-roadside/

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Attorney-general recommends changes that will make prosecution free of political influence



BANGKOK: -- The attorney-general has formally recommended the chairman of the Constitutional Drafting Committee (CDC) to include an amendment in the draft charter that will make the Office of the Attorney General an independent organisation free of political interference and has its own prosecution commission to carry out personnel management, budgeting and administrative work.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872981-attorney-general-recommends-changes-that-will-make-prosecution-free-of-political-influence/

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Celebs drop in on public to raise dengue fever awareness

By Coconuts Bangkok

Photo: Reuters

BANGKOK: -- Thai celebs have been dropping in to people's homes for a chat to raise awareness of dengue fever.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872957-door-to-door-campaign-launched-in-bangkok-to-tackle-dengue-fever-outbreak/#entry10111104

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Suspected Serial Arsonist Blamed for Fatal Shophouse Fire
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Yutthana Onsuwan, 26, is led through a staged recreation of his alleged crime Sunday (Nov 22). He’s accused of burgling then setting fire to several buildings, the most recent of which killed a woman sleeping inside.

BANGKOK — Police have arrested a man they believe to be a serial arsonist who set fire to a tailor shop in the Bang Sue district Friday, killing a woman sleeping inside.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872982-suspected-serial-arsonist-blamed-for-fatal-shophouse-fire-in-bangkok/

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Phi Phi requests more patrol boats, buoys and staff
Phuket Gazette


A national-level investigation by the DNP uncovered stark discrepancies in the number of visitors and the amount of money accounted for. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- An expert adviser from Bangkok submitted a proposal for more boats, buoys and staff to man Phi Phi national park. The proposal was submitted to the Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872984-phi-phi-requests-more-patrol-boats-buoys-and-staff/

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Phuket’s LHM thrives in supporting struggling boutique hotels


LHM Founders Jorge A. De la Torre (left) and Francois Xavier Miel (right) with Leo Vecchio of Leo Veraclub.

PHUKET: -- As the current tourism high season in Phuket unfolds, many of the popular boutique hotels and rental accommodations on the island are taking advantage of the range of expert hospitality services offered by Phuket-based LHM Asia, known in full as Luxury Hotel Management.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872986-phukets-lhm-thrives-in-supporting-struggling-boutique-hotels/

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Turkish pro-Kurdish leader is unharmed after his car is hit by a bullet



ANKARA: -- Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition leader Selahattin Demirtas has escaped an apparent assassination attempt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872987-turkish-pro-kurdish-leader-is-unharmed-after-his-car-is-hit-by-a-bullet/

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Smuggled goods worth Bt100m seized

BANGKOK: -- Bt100m bahts worth of goods have been seized by the Customs Department after being smuggled into the country to evade tax. The goods were discovered in two trucks in Chachoengsao’s Bang Pakong district. The drivers of the two trucks were arrested, they have been named as Banjong Saengpong, 48 and Chang Thinkhamcherd, 45.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872988-smuggled-goods-worth-bt100m-seized/

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Clinton proposes tax break for caregivers
By CATHERINE LUCEY

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — Pledging to invest in the "caring economy," Hillary Rodham Clinton proposed a new tax break Sunday for people caring for aging parents and grandparents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872989-clinton-proposes-tax-break-for-caregivers/

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Police: Shooting at New Orleans playground wounds 16
By JANET MCCONNAUGHEY

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds of people were gathered at a New Orleans playground for a block party and music video shoot when two groups in the crowd opened fire on each other, wounding 16 people in the shocking Sunday evening violence, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872929-several-shot-at-new-orleans-park/#entry10111249

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Jawbone cuts 15% of staff in second round of layoffs
BY LARRY BANKS



SUNNYVALE: -- According to tech news site TechCrunch, Jawbone plans to lay off around 60 employees, which is approximately 15% of its workforce. The company will also close its New York office and downsize at Sunnyvale, CA and Pittsburgh offices as part of its streamlining.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872990-jawbone-cuts-15-of-staff-in-second-round-of-layoffs/

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Rapist Who Also Stabbed Underage Victim’s Brother Arrested
by CityNews



CityNews – A man was finally arrested for alleged rape after being on the run for many years by the Mae Rim police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872991-chiang-mai-rapist-who-also-stabbed-underage-victims-brother-arrested/

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US Ambassador Meets Chiang Mai Governor
by CityNews



CityNews – United States Ambassador Glyn T. Davies and embassy personnel visited the Pawin Chamniprasart, Chiang Mai Governor, to discuss relations between nations as well as issues such as air pollution which are affecting the health of tourists as well as residents of Chiang Mai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872992-us-ambassador-meets-chiang-mai-governor/

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Lecturers protest against alleged military intimidation on campus



BANGKOK: -- A group of university lecturers this morning submitted a statement addressed to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha appealing for a stop of alleged military intimidation of free expressions by academics, alleged military interference in university affairs and banning of student activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872993-thai-lecturers-protest-against-alleged-military-intimidation-on-campus/

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Dept of Highways finalizes 20-year freeway development proposal

BANGKOK, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Highways has announced that it will finish its freeway development proposal next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872996-dept-of-highways-finalizes-20-year-freeway-development-proposal/

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Thailand hosts ICAD-2 in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bangkok

BANGKOK, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - Thailand is hosting the International Conference on Alternative Development (ICAD-2), which aims to find holistic solutions to the root causes of narcotic plants cultivation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/872998-thailand-hosts-icad-2-in-chiang-mai-chiang-rai-bangkok/

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Min of Defense beefs up security, detains suspects ahead of Loy Krathong

Bangkok, 23 November 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Defense has detained several suspects for conspiring to commit public disturbances during the upcoming Loy Krathong festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873000-defense-min-beefs-up-security-detains-suspects-ahead-of-loy-krathong/

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Thaivisa Video News - 23 November



watch the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873001-thaivisa-video-news-23-november/

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Relatives of Korean who died in try dive off Phuket insist no autopsy
Saroj Kueprasertkij


36-year-old Hyunju Ahn died during a try dive at Koh Hae last Tuesday (Nov 17).

PHUKET: The true cause of death of the Korean honeymooner who died during a try dive experience at Koh Hae last Tuesday (Nov 17) will not become clear as her family have requested that no autopsy take place.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873006-relatives-of-korean-who-died-in-try-dive-off-phuket-insist-no-autopsy/

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Tradition vs Trash: Officials urge fewer plastic krathong
By Coconuts Bangkok


Almost 1 million krathong were collected from waterways in Bangkok last year. Photo: @Pacharapapon

BANGKOK: -- Celebrants of this week's Loy Krathong festival have been urged to opt for krathong made of natural materials instead of plastic foam.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873009-tradition-vs-trash-officials-urge-fewer-plastic-krathong/

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Bullying and Violence Make Asian Schools Unsafe for LGBT
By Lisnaree Vichitsorasatra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — When Angsanil Kaewmusi, attended school back home in Uthai Thani province, she couldn’t enter a restroom without being hounded.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873012-bullying-and-violence-make-asian-schools-unsafe-for-lgbt/

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PARIS (AP) - Cameron and Hollande agree to increase counterterrorism cooperation after Paris attacks.

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PARIS (AP) - UK PM Cameron says he will seek parliament's approval this week to join Syria bombing.

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Facebookers Face 8 Years in Jail for Criticizing Krabi Cops
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Sukanya Laiban and Peerasuth Woharn at Krabi Police Station Nov. 22.

KRABI — Police officers in southern Thailand have charged two people with libel and other offenses for criticizing the police force online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873016-facebookers-face-8-years-in-jail-for-criticizing-thai-cops/

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US envoy repeats disappointment of repatriation of two Chinese activists



BANGKOK: -- US ambassador Glyn Davies repeated the US administration’s disappointment with the Thai government’s deportation of two Chinese activists last week during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today (Monday).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873046-us-envoy-repeats-disappointment-of-repatriation-of-two-chinese-activists/

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SET index closed 1,394.22 up 0.38; Bt/USD35.70; GBP53.95; AUD25.21; EUR37.71; CAD26.44; HKD4.58; SGD24.96; JPY28.79

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Kind cabbie drives two hours from Pattaya to Bangkok to return passenger's iPhone
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- While we’re all familiar with the bad behavior of taxi drivers, here’s a feel-good story to show us that not all taxi drivers are bad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873049-kind-cabbie-drives-two-hours-from-pattaya-to-bangkok-to-return-passengers-iphone/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Tuesday 24 Nov 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873141-thailand-live-tuesday-24-nov-2015/