Thailand Live Monday 30 Nov 2015

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World leaders arrive in Paris to talk tough on climate change at COP21 summit



"It's much better to have an agreement, even if it's insufficient, than no agreement at all"

PARIS: -- World leaders have been arriving in Paris to talk tough on climate change, as the COP21 summit gets underway.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874830-world-leaders-arrive-in-paris-to-talk-tough-on-climate-change-at-cop21-summit/

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Intruder dies in California chimney after homeowner lights fire

FRESNO: -- A suspected burglar who attempted to enter a California home through the chimney died on Saturday after the homeowner lit a fire without realizing the intruder was inside, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874831-intruder-dies-in-california-chimney-after-homeowner-lights-fire/

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ISPs in Sweden not forced to block access to Pirate Bay
BY LARRY BANKS



STOCKHOLM: -- A court in Sweden has just ruled that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) cannot be forced to block access popular file sharing site The Pirate Bay.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874833-isps-in-sweden-not-forced-to-block-access-to-pirate-bay/

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Kobe Bryant says he will retire at end of season
GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant has decided to retire after this season, ending his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874838-kobe-bryant-says-he-will-retire-at-end-of-season/

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Thaivisa Video News 30 November



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Charuwan guilty of corruption, gets 2-year term
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court Monday sentenced former auditor general Khunying Charuwan Mainthaka to two years in jail after it found her guilty of making up a seminar to cheat the state budget of Bt294,440.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874786-khunying-jaruvan-sentenced-to-2-years-in-prison/#entry10136790

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An unlikely friendship



VLADIVOSTOK: -- In Vladivostok, in Russia’s far east, a live goat was introduced into the enclosure of a safari park tiger. Amur the tiger was, in theory, supposed to hunt and eat Timur the goat.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874847-tiger-goat-spark-up-unlikely-friendship-in-russia-zoo/

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel court convicts 2 Jewish youths for 2014 killing of Palestinian teen Mohammed Abu Khdeir.

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Northern Thailand sees influx of tourists at mountain destinations

PHETCHABUN, 30 November 2015 (NNT) - Many tourists have been visiting the North of Thailand over the weekends, where they can enjoy the cooler weather and seasonal fog.

The mountain town of Phu Tab Berk continues to be a hit with tourists this year, who enjoy the sea of fog in the morning and cool nighttime temperatures of 14-16 degrees Celsius. The province has begun to see some traffic congestion, but reports that the situation is still manageable.

Meanwhile in Phu Ruea National Park, temperatures at the mountaintops were recorded at 13 degrees Celsius. Several tourists enjoyed overnight accommodations to wake up to a spectacular view of the sunrise.

At Phu Huai Isan in Nong Khai province, more than 200 travelers traveled to the viewpoint to catch the sunrise over a sea of fog, which can be seen blanketing the Mekong River. Many visitors were part of large tour groups that were ferried to the viewpoint on farm trucks.


-- NNT 2015-11-30

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Poinsettia festival kicks off in Loei

LOEI, 30 November 2015 (NNT) - A winter tourism campaign has official kicked off, where visitors can enjoy a sea of blooming poinsettia trees.

A poinsettia tree is also known locally as a Christmas tree for its bright red and green colors. Travelers wishing to see the trees in bloom are urged to visit Phurua district from now until the end of this year.

The campaign dubbed ‘Yen Sood Sook Tee Loei’ is expected to boost tourism for the province. According to Loei Deputy Governor Sanae Nontachot, there are nearly 100,000 poinsettia trees grown over five rai in Phurua, where the event is held. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful lanterns at night.

Mr Sanae added that Loei is another province in the North East that remains abundant in natural resources and rich in its cultural traditions. In addition, the province is an attractive investment destination due to its geographical proximity to Laos.

Loei is the largest producer of Christmas trees in Thailand. It earns 200 million baht annually from poinsettia sales alone. The number of tourists is expected to increase by 20% this year, raising tourism revenue to 3.5 billion baht. Loei is also one 12 provinces promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand's 'Can't-miss Cities' campaign.



-- NNT 2015-11-30

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Phuket locals protest US Ambassador
Darawan Naknakhon


The locals believe that Ambassador Davies violated Thailand's Les Majeste law.

PHUKET: -- A group of locals who belong to a club named ‘Beloved King’ visited Phuket Provincial Hall today (Nov 30) to hand in a formal complaint to Phuket Governor regarding a speech made by the US Ambassador which they believe breaks the country’s Les Majeste law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874859-phuket-locals-protest-us-ambassador/

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'Fast and Furious' French trafficker arrested in Bangkok

BANGKOK (AP) — Officials say a French drug trafficker who was part of a notorious international network that copied tactics from Hollywood's "Fast and Furious" films has been arrested in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874861-fast-and-furious-french-trafficker-arrested-in-bangkok/

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Don Mueang Airport introduces express bus for Khao San, Lumpini
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: @PaoprachaReport

BANGKOK: -- Now you don’t have to take a detour to Mo Chit as Don Mueang Airport has launched the "Airport LimoBus Express."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874862-don-mueang-airport-introduces-express-bus-for-khao-san-lumpini/

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SET index closed 1,359.70 down 3.43; Bt/USD35.60; GBP53.31; AUD25.31; EUR37.56; CAD26.48; HKD4.58; SGD25.09; JPY28.88

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U.S. says supports Thailand's relationship with China
BANGKOK | BY AMY SAWITTA LEFEVRE

BANGKOK: -- The U.S. Ambassador to Thailand said on Monday that the United States supports Thailand's relationship with China, countering suggestions that Thailand has turned to Beijing amid a chill in ties between Bangkok and Washington.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874868-us-supports-thailands-relationship-with-china-says-envoy/

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Pattaya Police search for Australian Abduction victim and suspect

In the early hours of Monday, a 38-year-old Australian was abducted from the front of his luxury villa in Jomtien. Police are searching for a fellow Australian who is suspected of being part of a 5-man gang who were involved in the victim’s abduction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874800-mystery-surrounds-kidnapping-of-foreign-man-in-pattaya/page-2#entry10137989

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Thailand Live Tuesday 1 Dec 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/874962-thailand-live-tuesday-1-dec-2015/