Kerry's 'one state' comments cause consternation in Israel
By DAN PERRY and JOSEF FEDERMAN

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry set off an uproar in Israel on Sunday after warning that the country, through its continued West Bank occupation, will become a "binational state."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876603-kerrys-one-state-comments-cause-consternation-in-israel/

Trademarked: Trump makes money off the name 'Central Park'
By JONATHAN LEMIRE

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is arguably New York City's most famous resident, and he's made some of his money off the name of one of the city's most famous public landmarks: Central Park.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876604-trademarked-trump-makes-money-off-the-name-central-park/

Fifa: FBI probing Sepp Blatter role in $100m bribery scandal

LONDON: -- The FBI is investigating the role played by Fifa president Sepp Blatter in a $100m (£66.2m) bribes scandal, a BBC investigation has discovered.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876606-fifa-fbi-probing-sepp-blatter-role-in-100m-bribery-scandal/

ICT centre opens new lives for Saraburi youths and adults
VISARUT SANKHAM
THE NATION

SARABURI: -- SETTING up an information and communications technology (ICT) community learning centre is proving a major boost for both students and villagers in Saraburi's Kaeng Khoi district - despite the challenges in paying for it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876608-ict-centre-opens-new-lives-for-saraburi-youths-and-adults/

WASHINGTON (AP) — Obama says California attack was act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people.

Obama: Terror threat against US has entered 'new phase'
JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama vowed Sunday night the United States would overcome a terror threat that has entered a "new phase" as he sought to reassure Americans shaken by recent attacks in Paris and California.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876614-obama-terror-threat-against-us-has-entered-new-phase/

Rajabhakti Park closed for 'renovation' Monday
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Rajaphakti Park in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, was closed to public Monday after a group of student activists rode a train to stage a symbolic protest against alleged irregularities of the project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876618-rajabhakti-park-closed-for-renovation-monday/

Storms lash England and leave hundreds homeless
William James

London: Storms and flooding have devastated parts of the United Kingdom, killing one person and leaving hundreds homeless.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876630-storms-lash-england-and-leave-hundreds-homeless/

One of China's wealthiest businessmen dies in prison
Michael Forsythe

Hong Kong: A 44-year-old businessman who became one of China's wealthiest people as he forged ties with some of the Communist Party's top leaders before suddenly falling out of favour has died in prison.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876636-one-of-chinas-wealthiest-businessmen-dies-in-prison/

16 killed as train hits stray MetroMini bus in West Jakarta



JAKARTA: -- Sixteen people were killed and eight injured after a MetroMini bus was struck by a train in West Jakarta on Sunday morning, the second such incident in just over a week, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876638-16-killed-as-train-hits-stray-metromini-bus-in-west-jakarta/

Liftoff: 1st US shipment in months flying to space station
By MARCIA DUNN

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. shipment of much-needed groceries and other astronaut supplies rocketed toward the International Space Station for the first time in months Sunday, reigniting NASA's commercial delivery service.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876640-liftoff-1st-us-shipment-in-months-flying-to-space-station/

Scientists enlist the big gun to get climate action: Faith
By SETH BORENSTEIN

PARIS (AP) — The cold hard numbers of science haven't spurred the world to curb runaway global warming. So as climate negotiators struggle in Paris, some scientists who appealed to the rational brain are enlisting what many would consider a higher power: the majesty of faith.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876642-scientists-enlist-the-big-gun-to-get-climate-action-faith/

Suu Kyi 'wins Than Shwe's support'



Naypyidaw: Following a meeting on Friday between National League for Democracy (NLD) chairwoman Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar’s ex-dictator Than Shwe, the latter is said to have pledged to support for the pro-democracy leader “as best he can” if she genuinely works for the development of the country, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876643-suu-kyi-wins-than-shwes-support/

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat airport to stop receiving new flights during rush hours



HO CHI MINH CITY: -- As overcrowding is getting more serious at Vietnam's largest airport Tan Son Nhat, local aviation authority is now looking to stop receiving new flights during rush hours, Thanh Nien News reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876645-vietnams-tan-son-nhat-airport-to-stop-receiving-new-flights-during-rush-hours/

Briton Among 5 Terrorism Suspects Arrested in Malaysia
By Khaosod English


Malaysia's Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division officers arrest suspected Islamic militants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a July 9 file photo. Photo: EPA / Royal Malaysian Police

KUALA LUMPUR — A British citizen was among five suspects arrested in Malaysia on suspicion of being involved with terrorist groups, the national police chief said Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876648-briton-among-5-terrorism-suspects-arrested-in-malaysia/

Buriram's Play La Ploen draws tourists with winter flowers

BURIRAM, 7 December 2015 (NNT) - Tourists from several provinces took their families to visit flower meadows in bloom during the winter season, with Buriram province seeing between 3,000-4,000 visitors a day over the long weekend.

On Sunday, the Play La Ploen boutique resort in Buriram saw a large influx of tourists who came to experience the cool weather and see winter flowers and flowers from across the world.

Play La Ploen features several colors of lilies and a total of 250,000 black and blue tulips known as the "Queen of Night" and "Blue Aimable," respectively. The tulips display, the first of its kind in Thailand, were part of a collaboration with the the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Visitors can also enjoy a variety of other plants at the resort's greenhouses, such as ferns and bromeliads.


-- NNT 2015-12-07

Govt organizes Father's Day/New Year event at Khlong Padung Krung Kasem

BANGKOK, 7 December 2015 (NNT) - The government organized a Father's Day and New Year sales event at Khlong Padung Krung Kasem.

The Khlong Padung Krung Kasem market near the Government House initiated its "Gifts for Father's Day and New Year" event over the long weekend.

The shopping event is divided into Father's Day gifts from December 1 - 12 and New Year gifts from December 13 - 24. Several quality products were on display from small and medium entrepreneurs and the government's OTOP programs across the country.

The event also held a royal exhibition of His Majesty the King, inviting the general public to sign well-wishes for the nation's Father.


-- NNT 2015-12-07

Cherng Talay boss to retire from politics
Phuket Gazette


The four-year term as Cherng Talay OrBorTor President ended last month for Ma-ann Samran. Photo: Saran Mitrarat

PHUKET: -- The controversial, elected head of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organization (OrBorTor) vowed to end his political career with the return of the beaches in his jurisdiction to their natural state.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876651-cherng-talay-boss-to-retire-from-politics/

UPDATE:

Troops intercept student activists in Ratchaburi
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Troops intercepted student activists at the Ban Pong railway station and disconnected their carriage from the Thon Buri-Hua Hin train Monday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876618-rajabhakti-park-closed-for-renovation-monday/#entry10162646

Ringo Starr possessions fetch $9.2m at auction

NEW YORK: -- An auction of more than 1,300 clothes, instruments, pieces of jewellery and other items owned by Ringo Starr has raised a total of $9.2m (£6.1m).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876658-ringo-starr-possessions-fetch-92m-at-auction/

California case suggests growing interest of women in terrorism
By ERIC TUCKER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Islamic State propaganda is resonating with a growing and loyal following of young women and teenagers, complicating U.S. counterterrorism efforts to identify and monitor supporters such as Tashfeen Malik, the 29-year-old mother suspected in the California shootings along with her husband.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876661-california-case-suggests-growing-interest-of-women-in-terrorism/

Finland considers paying every citizen €800 every month
Adam Bolt

HELSINKI: -- Authorities in Finland are considering giving every citizen a tax-free payout of €800 ($1185) each month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876663-finland-considers-paying-every-citizen-800-eur-every-month/

Chinese Tourist Dies After Being Hit by Songtaew
by CityNews



CityNews – An elderly Chinese tourist was hit by a songthaew while crossing the road on a green light at the Nong Ho intersection, becoming caught under the vehicle and later died at the scene.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876682-chinese-tourist-dies-after-being-hit-by-songtaew-in-chiang-mai/

UPDATE:

Rajabhakti Scandal: Military Closes Park 'For Maintenance,' Detains Dozens of Activists
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Soldiers bar tourists from entering Rajabhakti Park today. The army insists the park has been closed down for maintenance issues.

BANGKOK — For the second time in a week, the military has intercepted a group of activists who attempted to travel to the army’s historical park said to be rife with corruption.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876618-rajabhakti-park-closed-for-renovation-monday/page-2?p=10163031#entry10163031

UPDATE:

Military detains student activists for Rajabhakti park probe visit.



BANGKOK: -- The military this morning obstructed the attempt of a small group of student activists to Rajabhakti museum park on a trip seen as a symbolic protest against irregularities involved with the military in the construction of the park.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876618-rajabhakti-park-closed-for-renovation-monday/page-2?p=10163051#entry10163051

Second rehearsal for late Supreme Patriarch’s funeral procession



BANGKOK: -- Palace and government authorities this morning held the second rehearsal for the funeral procession of the late Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara from Wat Bowonniwet Vihara to Wat Thepsirin along the 3.6 kilometre long route.

Traffic was closed from 7 am when the procession marched the two chariots out from Wat Bowonniwet Vihara along Phra Sumane, Phan Fah, Larn Luang, Saphan Khao, Krung Kasem, Kasatsuek, Yaek Noppawong, Luang to Wat Thepsirin.

As the traditional procession moved slowly along the route out of the temple at 7 am, funeral music was performed exactly as the actual day which is scheduled to be held on December 16.

Today’s rehearsal saw 1,424 palace authorities, religious officials, among them are 14 foreign Buddhist monks, took part in the procession along with 547 Thai monks from Thai temples across the country.

The final rehearsal will be held on December 10. During the rehearsal the 3.6 kilometre route from Wat Bowonniwet Vihara to Wat Thepsirin will be closed to traffic from 8 am until 10 am.

The procession will travel from Phra Sumane road to Luang road via Lan Luang road and Krung Kasem road.

The late Supreme Patriarch died in October 2013 at 100 years old.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/second-rehearsal-for-late-supreme-patriarchs-funeral-procession


-- Thai PBS 2015-12-07

Ticking Time Bomb: Daesh Set to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction in Europe

(Sputnik)The European Union and its member states must prepare for the possibility of a chemical or biological attack on their territory by Daesh, also known as the Islamic State terrorist group, according to an analytical report prepared for the European Parliament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876693-daesh-set-to-use-weapons-of-mass-destruction-in-europe/

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Task force takes down illegal Phuket casino
Phuket Gazette


The joint task force, which included military personnel, arrested 40 people for illegally gambling in Phuket. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A joint task force arrested 40 gamblers during a raid on an underground Phuket casino in Chalong yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876703-task-force-takes-down-illegal-phuket-casino/

Andaman Travel Trade event starts this week
Phuket Gazette


Dates for the upcoming Andaman Travel Trade 2015 were announced during a press conference last week. Photo: MOTS

PHUKET: -- The 7th biennial Andaman Travel Trade 2015 event will be welcoming public and private sector enterprises at Phuket Rajabhat University on December 10-11.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876704-andaman-travel-trade-event-starts-this-week/