Thailand Live Thursday 3 Dec 2015

[webfact]

Cosmetic surgery defect complaints rises



BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Consumers Protection Board (OCPB) says it received 355 complaints from people who were affected after having undergone cosmetic surgery at beauty clinics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875739-cosmetic-surgery-defect-complaints-rises-in-thailand/

[webfact]

FIFA officials again subject of pre-dawn raids

ZURICH (AP) — Swiss authorities have conducted another series of pre-dawn raids and arrests as part of investigations into corruption in international soccer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875741-fifa-officials-again-subject-of-pre-dawn-raids/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

Two suspects die is shootout with police after California gun attack



SAN BERNARDINO: -- A man and a woman suspected of taking part in a gun attack at a social services agency in California, died in a shootout with police, several hours later. A third person was detained running away, it’s not clear if they were involved in the attack

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875612-at-least-14-people-are-reported-dead-in-shooting-at-disabled-centre-in-southern-california/page-6?p=10148642#entry10148642

[webfact]

Thai cold: Bangkok temperature dropping fast
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Notice how you're able to take a stroll outside with your shirt not dripping with sweat? That's because Bangkok is finally cooling down.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875747-thai-cold-bangkok-temperature-dropping-fast/

[webfact]

Thai police say arrests made abroad in connection with Bangkok bomb
REUTERS

BANGKOK: -- Thai police said on Thursday that suspects wanted in connection with a bomb that ripped through a Bangkok shrine, killing 20 people, have been arrested abroad and that Thailand was in the process of requesting their extradition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875751-thai-police-say-arrests-made-abroad-in-connection-with-bangkok-bomb/

[webfact]

Darrell Telisme shoots dead professional boxer Stan Stanisclasse who always beat him in the ring
Ian HorswillNews Corp Australia Network

PALM BEACH: -- FOR years Darrell Telisme insisted he was a better boxer than his rival Stan Stanisclasse but everyone knew it was all talk.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875754-us-bxer-kills-rival-after-years-of-losing/

[webfact]

Thaivisa Video News 3 December

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

[webfact]

UPDATE:

American Confesses to Abduction of Former Biker Gang Member, Police Say
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Tyler Gerard, a 21-year-old U.S. national, in police custody Wednesday in Sa Kaeo province.

PATTAYA — A U.S. national arrested in connection with the murder of a former Australian Hells Angels biker reportedly confessed to being involved in his abduction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875476-two-arrests-made-in-australian-ex-biker-murder-case/page-6?p=10148984#entry10148984

[webfact]

National park entry free on Father's Day

BANGKOK, 3 December 2015 (NNT) - The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has waived entrance fees to Thailand's national parks for families that bring their father, as part of Father's Day celebrations.

Thai families that come with their father, with an upwards limit of five family members, can enter any of Thailand's 147 national parks for free on Saturday, December 5th.

DNP Deputy Director-General Thanya Netithammakun said that His Majesty the King placed great importance on the conservation of natural resources and the environment.

He said the parks promotion on Father's Day is intended to foster close family ties as well as instill an appreciation for nature conservation. The move is also consistent with the government's support for eco-tourism destinations, which are popular over the holidays.

Those interested can visit the department's website at www.dnp.go.th. Visitors are also encouraged to report any unlawful activities such as illegal logging at the 24-hour hotline 1362.


-- NNT 2015-12-03

[webfact]

Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder as South African court accepts prosecution appeal against manslaughter conviction /BBC

[webfact]

Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder
Network Writers and WiresNews Corp Australia

SOUTH Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder, accepting the state’s appeal to change the previous culpable homicide verdict.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875762-oscar-pistorius-found-guilty-of-murder/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

More Erawan Shrine bombing suspects arrested



BANGKOK: -- More Erawan Shrine bombing suspects sought by the police have been arrested in a foreign country, said Pol Gen Srivara Rangsipromnakul, the deputy chief of the National Police Office, on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875751-thai-police-say-arrests-made-abroad-in-connection-with-bangkok-bomb/#entry10149054

[webfact]

Frustrated widow holds knife to her neck at Government Office
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Work at a Bangkok government office this morning began with terror when a widow held a knife to her neck and demanded to see the government spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875763-frustrated-widow-holds-knife-to-her-neck-at-government-office/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

South African appeals court convicts Pistorius of murder
CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African appeals court on Thursday convicted Oscar Pistorius of murder, overturning a lower court's conviction of the double-amputee Olympian on the lesser charge of manslaughter for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death in 2013.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875762-oscar-pistorius-found-guilty-of-murder/#entry10149147

[webfact]

Innovation for Thai food to be developed

BANGKOK, 3 December 2015 (NNT) – Industry Permanent Secretary Arthit Wuthikharo said Thai food products have been exported to several countries around the world since Thailand is considered the "Kitchen of the World".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875767-innovation-for-thai-food-to-be-developed/

[webfact]

Denmark holds referendum on relationship with EU

COPENHAGEN: -- Danes are going to the polls in a referendum on whether to adopt EU justice and policing laws, in a vote overshadowed by the Paris attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875768-denmark-holds-referendum-on-relationship-with-eu/

[webfact]

Putin: Turkey 'will regret' downing Russian bomber in Syria

MOSCOW: -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has castigated Turkey's leaders, warning that they will regret shooting down a Russian Su-24 bomber in Syria.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875769-putin-turkey-will-regret-downing-russian-bomber-in-syria/

[webfact]

SET index closed 1,340.62 up 1.17; Bt/USD35.70; GBP53.08; AUD25.71; EUR37.58; CAD26.59; HKD4.58; SGD25.10; JPY28.73

[webfact]

Phuket targets biker gangs after Aussie Hells Angels slaying
Phuket Gazette


Phuket Police are on the lookout for any criminal activity being conducted by biker gangs on the island. Photo: Roy Lister

PHUKET: -- Police in Phuket ramped up security measures geared toward tracking international bike-gang members following the gunpoint abduction and slaying of Australian Hells Angels motorcycle gang member Wayne Rodney Schneider in Pattaya this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875774-phuket-targets-biker-gangs-after-aussie-hells-angels-slaying/

[snoop1130]

Thais secure 19 spots at Asean education workshop

By: The Nation

BANGKOK -- A TOTAL of 19 Thais have pipped more than 5,000 young candidates from various countries for places in an upcoming workshop on the future of Asean education.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875783-thais-secure-19-spots-at-asean-education-workshop/

[snoop1130]

Holy Kitty: Bangkok gets cute with Hello Kitty Run
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK -- FYI, Hello Kitty is a girl, not a cat.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875786-holy-kitty-bangkok-gets-cute-with-hello-kitty-run/

[snoop1130]

Consumer confidence further rises in November
By: PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE NATION

BANGKOK -- CONSUMER CONFIDENCE increased for the second consecutive month in November, to the highest level in 11 months, thanks to a positive outlook on economic growth into next year and stable politics, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875793-consumer-confidence-further-rises-in-november/

[snoop1130]

Deal to sell rice, rubber to China
By: The Nation


Representing Thailand in the train MoU signing ceremony was Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

BANGKOK -- Thailand and China today signed a memorandum of understanding on agricultural products, which involves the sale of rice and rubber to Chinese companies.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875797-deal-to-sell-rice-rubber-to-china/

[snoop1130]

PM confirms Thai-Chinese rail project is still alive
By: Thai PBS

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha confirmed on Thursday that the rail project between Thailand and China has not collapsed but will go on.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875798-pm-confirms-thai-chinese-rail-project-is-still-alive/

[snoop1130]

Thailand must get tough on tricksters targeting tourists, says official

By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK -- Thailand must clamp down on scammers targeting tourists as they are damaging the country's image overseas, the Tourism Department says.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875800-thailand-must-get-tough-on-tricksters-targeting-tourists-says-official/

[snoop1130]

Prayut admits Rajabhakti Park project might have irregularities
By: The Nation

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha Thursday went public for the first time about his opinion that the Rajabhakti Park project might indeed be mired in irregularities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875803-prayut-admits-rajabhakti-park-project-might-have-irregularities/

[snoop1130]

Car Tax: Excise Department expects to earn 7-8 billion baht more tax next year
By: Thai PBS

BANGKOK -- The Excise Department is expected to gain an addition of 7-8 billion baht in excise tax next year when the new car tax which is computed on the basis of the rate of carbon dioxide instead of the size of the engine comes into force as of January 1.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875805-car-tax-excise-department-expects-to-earn-7-8-billion-baht-more-tax-next-year/?p=10149812

[snoop1130]

Oil prices down 40 satang/litre starting Friday
By: Thai PBS

BANGKOK -- PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum on Thursday announced a price cut of 40 satang per litre all types of petroleum with the exception of E85 which will go down by 20 satang/litre.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875811-oil-prices-down-40-satanglitre-starting-friday/

[snoop1130]

Phuket police turn up heat in hunt for biker gang suspects

By: The Phuket News

Phuket Provincial Police Chief Col Teeraphol Thipjaroen.

PHUKET: Police are on the lookout in Phuket for 26-year-old Australian Antonio Bagnato and three other men wanted for their role in the kidnapping and murder of Australian Hells Angels motorcycle gang member Wayne Rodney Schneider, 37, in Pattaya on Monday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875774-phuket-targets-biker-gangs-after-aussie-hells-angels-slaying/?p=10150046

[webfact]

to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 4 Dec 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/875863-thailand-live-friday-4-dec-2015/