Indonesia safe for Christmas and New Year: Intelligence chief

JAKARTA: Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency (BIN) has ensured the government will strengthen security for the end of the year to guarantee safety during Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, The Jarkarta Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876232-indonesia-safe-for-christmas-and-new-year-intelligence-chief/

Actress, aid bring ray of sunshine to Shan State displaced

SHAN STATE: Well-known Myanmar singer and actress Dr Chit Thu Wai on Thursday made a morale-boosting visit to several camps for civilians dispaced by the conflict in Shan State, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876234-actress-aid-bring-ray-of-sunshine-to-shan-state-displaced/

Eagles of Death Metal to join U2 in emotional Paris return: report

LOS ANGELES - Eagles of Death Metal, whose gig was targeted during terror attacks in Paris last month, will return to the stage Sunday in the French capital with U2, Billboard magazine reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876235-eagles-of-death-metal-to-join-u2-in-emotional-paris-return-report/

Queen Elizabeth II sends birthday message to King Bhumibol

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has sent birthday message to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 88th birthday anniversary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876227-sultan-of-brunei-sends-congratulatory-message-to-hm-the-king-of-thailand/?p=10156617

CDC to finish review of charter framework in 2 weeks

BANGKOK, 5 December 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will complete its review of the framework of the new charter within the next 2 weeks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876243-cdc-to-finish-review-of-charter-framework-in-2-weeks/

Thai Police: IS militants not found in Thailand

BANGKOK, 5 December 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police assured the public that no Islamic State militants had been found in Thailand following a warning by the Russian Federal Security Service which claimed that ten Syrians linked to Islamic State entered the country in October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876248-thai-police-is-militants-not-found-in-thailand/

Activist and royalist monk demands apology from US ambassador

BANGKOK: Phra Buddha Isara, a royalist abbot of Wat Or-noi temple in Nakhon Pathom, continued his movement to demand apology from the new US ambassador Glyn T Davies over his recent criticism of the lese majeste law, after leading protest at the embassy last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876251-activist-and-royalist-monk-demands-apology-from-us-ambassador/

Phuket on high alert as officials keep eye out for IS threats

PHUKET: Gov Chamroen Tipaypongtada held a meeting yesterday morning (Dec 4) with the Provincial police and Royal Navy Third to discuss how to keep the island safe after the memo, containing information about IS members entering Thailand (two in Phuket), was “leaked” to the media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876253-phuket-on-high-alert-as-officials-keep-eye-out-for-is-threats/

Nation celebrates King’s birthday today

BANGKOK: Millions of Thais turned out in yellow shirts this morning to celebrate His Majesty the King's 88th birthday anniversary with several activities ranging from offering alms to monks, going to temples to hear Dharma, to joining charitable events as a tribute to the King.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876256-nation-celebrates-kings-birthday-today/

Thai Premier pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

BANGKOK, 5 December 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha made his vow to implement various policies in an attempt to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876259-thai-premier-pledges-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions/

Chinese fugitive returns from US amid crackdown

BEIJING (AP) — One of China's most wanted fugitives voluntarily returned from the U.S. on Saturday in a new victory for the government's campaign to track down corruption suspects who have fled abroad, the ruling Communist Party said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876252-chinese-fugitive-returns-from-us-amid-crackdown/

New York Times puts gun control editorial on Page 1

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times is using space on its front page to call for greater gun regulation in the wake recent deadly mass shootings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876254-new-york-times-puts-gun-control-editorial-on-page-1/

Malaysia arrests five with suspected IS, al-Qaeda links

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's police said on Saturday that it had arrested five people, including a European employed as a teacher, on suspicion of links with militant groups like the Islamic State and al-Qaeda.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876255-malaysia-arrests-five-with-suspected-is-al-qaeda-links/

Lukewarm response as Draghi unveils ECB eurozone stimulus plan

The European Central Bank has announced fresh stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876263-lukewarm-response-as-draghi-unveils-ecb-eurozone-stimulus-plan/

Bill Gates launches ‘Breakthrough Energy Coalition’ at COP21

It’s being called the billionaires’ coalition. Rubbing shoulders with the world leaders at COP21 in Paris, some high-tech gurus are adding their weight to the battle to contain climate change.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876284-bill-gates-launches-breakthrough-energy-coalition-at-cop21/

Phuket Navy forces to provide military support in Surin Beach clearout

Popular beach clubs and restaurants stand in the firing line in the renewed push to clear the Surin beachfront.

PHUKET: Navy security personnel will be at the ready to handle any resistance in the mass demolition of beachfront buildings slated to be carried out at Phuket’s Surin Beach before New Year’s Day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876312-phuket-navy-forces-to-provide-military-support-in-surin-beach-clearout/

Malaysian premier questioned over millions in personal accounts

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian investigators interviewed Prime Minister Najib Razak over 673 million dollars in funds that he allegedly received from Middle East donors.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876315-malaysian-premier-questioned-over-millions-in-personal-accounts/

Bangkok Motor Show draws large crowds

BANGKOK: Thailand 32nd International Motor Show continued to draw large crowds of people to see the exhibition of various luxury and new cars and motorcycles at Impact Muang Thong Thani with total booking in the first four days today jumping to 5,840 cars and motorcycles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876318-bangkok-motor-show-draws-large-crowds/

Foreign developer shot dead in Hat Yai

HAT YAI: On Friday a Malaysian real estate developer was shot dead in Hat Yai, his girlfriend was also severely injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876321-foreign-developer-shot-dead-in-hat-yai/

Singapore daily names Lee Kuan Yew its 'Asian of the Year'

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Straits Times newspaper on Saturday named the late former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew as its "Asian of the Year" for his influence on regional and global affairs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876322-singapore-daily-names-lee-kuan-yew-its-asian-of-the-year/

CDC: Increased number of election commissioners enables higher productivity

BANGKOK, 5 December 2015 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) believes an increased number of election commissioners would enable higher productivity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876323-cdc-increased-number-of-election-commissioners-enables-higher-productivity/

Statesman Siddhi dies

BANGKOK: Former foreign minister ACM Siddhi Savetsila died Saturday at the age of 96. Privy councillor and former deputy prime minister, he died of natural causes at about 5am, Matichon Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876326-statesman-siddhi-dies/

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Marijuana plantation found near Vienna police dog center

VIENNA (AP) — Vienna police say they have discovered a plantation with more than 700 marijuana plants at a warehouse close to a police dog center.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876351-marijuana-plantation-found-near-vienna-police-dog-center/

Azerbaijan: 33 workers rescued after fire on Caspian oil rig

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Thirty-three workers were evacuated Saturday from a burning oil platform in the Caspian Sea owned by Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR, the rescue operation headquarters said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876356-azerbaijan-33-workers-rescued-after-fire-on-caspian-oil-rig/

Iraq: Turkey troops near Mosul violating international law

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press


BAGHDAD (AP) — The presence of Turkish troops near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul in northern Iraq is a "violation" of international law, Iraq's president said Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876357-iraq-turkey-troops-near-mosul-violating-international-law/

10 injured in bomb blasts at Hindu temple in Bangladesh

NEW DELHI (AP) — Unidentified attackers hurled three homemade bombs on the premises of a Hindu temple in northern Bangladesh during a drama performance early Saturday, injuring 10 people, police said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876358-10-injured-in-bomb-blasts-at-hindu-temple-in-bangladesh/

Thousands march in new anti-government rally in South Korea

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of South Koreans, many wearing masks, marched in Seoul on Saturday against conservative President Park Geun-hye, who had compared masked protesters to terrorists after clashes with police broke out at a rally last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876359-thousands-march-in-new-anti-government-rally-in-south-korea/

Triple suicide bombings in Chad kill at least 27, police say

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Chad security official says a triple suicide bombing at a market on an island in Lake Chad has killed at least 27 people and injured 90 others.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876360-triple-suicide-bombings-in-chad-kill-at-least-27-police-say/