ISOC to propose counter terrorism plan to cabinet

BANGKOK, 26 November 2015 (NNT) - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) will propose a counter-terrorism plan for the year 2016 to the Cabinet as the issue is now a worldwide concern.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873831-isoc-to-propose-counter-terrorism-plan-to-thai-cabinet/

Harris Poll: Six in ten Americans oppose Obama's plan to accept 10000 Syrian refugees

NEW YORK, NY - Sixty-one percent of Americans oppose the Obama administration's plans to accept up to 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States over the next year

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873832-harris-poll-six-in-ten-americans-oppose-obamas-plan-to-accept-10000-syrian-refugees/

China reduces sentence of journalist to 5 years from 7

BEIJING (AP) — An imprisoned 71-year-old Chinese journalist has had her sentence reduced to five years from seven following an appeal, her lawyer said Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873833-china-cuts-journalist-gao-yus-sentence-to-5-years-in-prison/

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Fewer foam made Krathongs used for Loy Krathong in Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok people tend to buy environment-friendly "krathong" to float in the water in celebrating the Loy Krathong festival last night, according to Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873825-cleanup-time-16-percent-fewer-krathong-floated-in-bangkok-this-year/#entry10122266

PM attends JFCCT meeting, affirms Thailand must be a democracy

BANGKOK 26 November 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha gave a speech at the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce In Thailand (JFCCT) Prime Minister's Luncheon, where he affirmed that Thailand must have a democratic government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873836-pm-attends-jfcct-meeting-affirms-thailand-must-be-a-democracy/

Lopburi steps up plastic bag reduction campaign

LOPBURI, 26 November 2015 (NNT) – The governor of Lopburi Province has led a parade of environmental campaigners around the downtown area to encourage the public to opt for environmentally-friendly containers.

Around 1,000 representatives from public and private agencies and local schools joined the activity. The march started from the King Narai Palace and proceeded to different spots in the city center.

Govenor Panu Yamsri said Lopburi Province has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Modern Trade department store and local retailers on 28th July in a collaborative effort to lower use of plastic bags by 60 percent within this year. However, the result is still below the target as of now.

The governor stressed the need for the public to opt for more environmentally-friendly containers, adding that public participation in this campaign could pave the way for environmental sustainability.


-- NNT 2015-11-26

Ads featuring Nazi imagery pulled from New York City subway

NEW YORK (AP) — An ad campaign that featured Nazi imagery has been pulled from the New York City subway system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873838-nazi-inspired-tv-advertising-removed-from-new-york-city-subway/

Civil Court orders Praewa's parents to pay 30 million baht compensation for fatal car incident in 2010

BANGKOK: -- The Civil Court today sentenced the 21-year-old girl and her parents to pay 30 million baht in damages for her reckless driving on Bangkok's expressway that killed nine people in the December 27, 2010 fatal incident.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873868-court-orders-praewas-parents-to-pay-30-mln-baht-compensation-for-fatal-car-incident-in-2010/

Phuket tourist reunited with lost wallet
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Mr O'Rouke is reunited with his wallet at the Phuket Tourist Police Station.

PHUKET: -- A wallet that had been left in a toilet at Phuket International Airport (PIA) on Tuesday (Nov 24) was handed back to its rightful owner yesterday (Nov 25) after it was handed in to tourist police by a popular Thai actor.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873870-phuket-tourist-reunited-with-lost-wallet/

10,000 new business start-ups expected to operate by 2018

BANGKOK, 26 November 2015 (NNT) - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between a group of universities and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to promote start-ups in the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873873-10000-new-business-start-ups-expected-to-operate-by-2018/

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'Praewa', parents ordered to pay Bt30 million to families of nine crash victims
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Civil Court Thursday ordered the female driver of a sedan that collided with a passenger van on the Don Mueang tollway in 2010 to pay Bt30-million compensation to families of nine dead victims.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873868-court-orders-praewas-parents-to-pay-30-mln-baht-compensation-for-fatal-car-incident-in-2010/?p=10122730#entry10122730

KBank and Intouch Holdings receive Best CEO Awards

BANGKOK, 26 November 2015 (NNT) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Money & Banking Magazine have jointly presented 21 awards to outstanding companies in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873875-kbank-and-intouch-holdings-receive-best-ceo-awards/

South Korea: VW rigged emissions in 125,000 diesel vehicles
YOUKYUNG LEE, AP Business Writer

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday it fined Volkswagen $12.3 million and ordered recalls of 125,522 diesel vehicles after the government found their emissions tests were rigged.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873876-south-korea-vw-rigged-emissions-in-125000-diesel-vehicles/

Brazil’s Petrobras scandal claims two more scalps – a billionaire and a politician



SAO PAULO: -- Two major figures in Brazilian politics and finance have been arrested as part of the sweeping corruption probe into state oil giant Petrobras.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873880-brazils-petrobras-scandal-claims-two-more-scalps-a-billionaire-and-a-politician/

Warning or no warning – tension grows between Russia and Turkey over downed jet



PARIS: -- Moscow and Ankara continue to contest the circumstances surrounding Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet. Now its over the issue of whether there was a warning.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873881-warning-or-no-warning-tension-grows-between-russia-and-turkey-over-downed-jet/

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France introduces plain cigarette packaging



PARIS: -- The French parliament has narrowly passed a law to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes . It’s in a bid to cut the number of its smokers, particularly among teenagers,

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873882-france-introduces-plain-cigarette-packaging/

Appeals Court hands down lighter sentence on Thammasat lecturer for contempt of court



BANGKOK: -- The Appeals Court today reversed a one-month prison term handed down on a Thammasat University lecturer by the Civil Court to one month detention instead for contempt of court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873885-appeals-court-hands-down-lighter-sentence-on-thammasat-lecturer-for-contempt-of-court/

Chonburi expat offers 100,000 baht reward after theft of high end bicycles

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873886-chonburi-expat-offers-100000-baht-reward-after-theft-of-high-end-bicycles/

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PM sticks to plan to visit NE despite plot against two key government figures



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said today (Thursday) that he did not feel any more threatened by a report that some ill-intent elements linked to the so-called Khon Kaen Model moveme

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873756-three-held-for-plotting-attacks-during-bike-for-dad/page-2?p=10122915#entry10122915

Thailand adopts 911 as emergency number


Everyone in Thailand can now dial 911 for emergencies, 24 hours a day. Photo: Yahoo! Accessibility Lab

PHUKET: -- Thailand has officially adopted 911 as its emergency hotline number, confirmed Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873888-thailand-adopts-911-as-emergency-number/

Rider Dies When Fireworks Explode Motorbike
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


A motorcycle seriously damaged after illegal fireworks exploded, killing one rider and injuring the other Wednesday night on Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Road in Bangkok’s Thawi Wattana district.

BANGKOK — A college student was killed and another injured in the Bangkok suburbs last night after homemade explosives they were transporting by motorcycle accidentally exploded.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873894-rider-dies-when-fireworks-explode-motorbike-in-bangkok/

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Southern Australia burns as fatal bushfires destroy wildlife and livestock



Swathes of southern Australia are a blaze after fourteen bushfires broke out on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873902-southern-australia-burns-as-fatal-bushfires-destroy-wildlife-and-livestock/

U.S. reviews Thailand's trade benefits after labor complaint
Reporting by Krista Hughes

WASHINGTON: -- The United States will review Thailand's eligibility for trade benefits after complaints the country is not properly protecting workers' rights, the U.S. Trade Representative said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873916-us-reviews-thailands-trade-benefits-after-labor-complaint/

Police volunteer does Phuket proud in ‘return of the ring’
The Phuket News


Marco and Paow, now married for eight years, were on their first holiday to Phuket.

PHUKET: --A 14-carat gold wedding ring lost in the sea in Patong on December 21 last year has officially been handed back to its rightful owner after a Royal Thai Police Region 8 volunteer found the ring back in January this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873922-police-volunteer-does-phuket-proud-in-return-of-the-ring/

SET index closed 1,365.77 down 15.69; Bt/USD35.60; GBP53.59; AUD25.32; EUR37.60; CAD26.54; HKD4.57; SGD25.08; JPY28.84

Thailand-Japan strike deals in economy, science and technology

TOKYO, 26 November 2015 (NNT) – Thailand and Japan have established additional cooperations in economy, science, and technology during the Thai delegate's visit to Japan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/873928-thailand-japan-strike-deals-in-economy-science-and-technology/

PARIS (AP) - European rights court upholds France's headscarf ban in case of hospital employee who lost job.

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