Big prizes up for grabs at Phuket Red Cross Fair
Phuket Gazette


Vassana Tipayapongtada, president of the Phuket Red Cross, invites everyone to enjoy the 11-day fair. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Annual Red Cross Fair will kick off on December 26 and run through January 5 at Saphan Hin, offering a multitude of attractive lucky draw prizes, including a Toyota Vios 1.5G.

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Hua Lampong Train Station closed on Dec 11th



BANGKOK, 7 December 2015 (NNT)-Train commuters are urged to board trains at either Bang Sue or Makkasan Stations instead of Hua Lampong on December 11 to allow for the cycling event ‘BIKE FOR DAD’.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876711-hua-lampong-train-station-closed-on-dec-11th/

Indie Music Fest Ordered to Seek Junta OK
By Lisnaree Vichitsorasatra
Staff Reporter


Listening to music at Stone Free III in January 2013 in Kanchanaburi province. Photo: Courtesy Stone Free Festival

BANGKOK — The fourth outing of an indie music festival popular with Bangkok music lovers is up in the air after authorities intervened at the last minute to demand organizers seek permission from the ruling junta, an organizer said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876715-indie-music-fest-ordered-to-seek-ok-from-ncpo/

Phuket beach mayor falls silent on demolitions
The Phuket News


Ma-Ann Samran, chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), this morning had no answers about the impending beachfront business demolitions at Surin Beach. Photo: The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- MaAnn Samran, chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), this morning was a man of few answers as the New Year’s Day deadline for demolition of beachfront businesses at Surin Beach lurks ever closer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876718-phuket-beach-mayor-falls-silent-on-demolitions/

Gov follows up on major investment projects

BANGKOK, 7 December 2015 (NNT) - The government is following up on the progress of various major investment projects, particularly the 20 mass transportation projects valued at 1.79 trillion Baht which must conclude their contract bidding processes by 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876720-thai-gov-follows-up-on-major-investment-projects/

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Thai army blocks anti-corruption protest, detains activists

BANGKOK (AP) — The Thai military has blocked an anti-corruption protest, detaining 33 students and other activists who were headed to a park honoring past kings that was allegedly built with money from shady dealings involving several senior officers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876618-rajabhakti-park-closed-for-renovation-monday/page-2?p=10163504#entry10163504

Major earthquake hit Tajikistan

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan on Monday at 07:50:07 UTC time. This is according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876722-major-earthquake-strikes-tajikistan/

Key suspect in death of former Sydney Hells Angel bikie in Pattaya to face multiple charges

CHONBURI: -- Thai police said today they are charging a key Australian suspect, 26-year-old Antonio Bagnato, several counts for the murder of former Sydney Hells Angel bikie and underworld figure Wayne Schneider in Pattaya on November 30.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876724-key-suspect-in-death-of-former-sydney-hells-angel-bikie-in-pattaya-to-face-multiple-charges/

German Vice Chancellor warns Saudi Arabia over Islamist funding
REUTERS

BERLIN: -- German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel urged Saudi Arabia on Sunday to stop supporting religious radicals, amid growing concern among some lawmakers in Berlin about the funding of militant mosques by the world's biggest oil exporter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876725-german-vice-chancellor-warns-saudi-arabia-over-islamist-funding/

NRSA to deliver progress report on Dec 21-22

BANGKOK, 7 December 2015 (NNT) - The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) will hold a progress report session from December 21 - 22, as a New Year's gift to the public and in preparation for the ASEAN integration.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876728-nrsa-to-deliver-progress-report-on-dec-21-22/

Boat hijackers allegedly hired to 'collect unpaid debt'
Phuket Gazette


Hijackers of the Chok Boonmee 5 were allegedly hired by the boat's previous owner. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- The leader of a group of armed men who hijacked a Thai fishing vessel south of Phuket told police that they were hired by the boat’s previous owner, who had yet to be paid in full for the vessel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876731-boat-hijackers-allegedly-hired-to-collect-unpaid-debt/

Water reserves in Northeast at critical low

BANGKOK, 7 December 2015 (NNT) - The Public Relations Department (PRD) has instructed its regional offices to reach out to northeasterners regarding the government’s efforts in solving the drought crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876733-water-reserves-in-isaan-at-critical-low/

South Korean Charged with Murdering Countryman in Pattaya

PATTAYA – A South Korean National Yun Myeong Kyun, 31, has been charged with murder in Pattaya after calling his embassy to report the death of a fellow countryman in Huay Yai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876789-south-korean-charged-with-murdering-countryman-in-pattaya/

Russian Nabbed for Marijuana and Overstay in Pattaya

PATTAYA -Russian National Sergey Buchakov, 33 has been arrested and faces narcotics charges and deportation after being caught with both marijuana and a long-expired visa.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876790-russian-nabbed-for-marijuana-and-overstay-in-pattaya/

Young Polish tourist killed in motorbike accident in Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI:-- On December the 3rd a Polish girl was killed in a motorbike accident.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/876791-young-polish-tourist-killed-in-motorbike-accident-in-koh-phangan/

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