Israeli troops accused of shooting dead Palestinian protester in Bethlehem



BETHLEHEM: -- Israeli troops have shot dead a Palestinian protester in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, according to Palestinian medical sources.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877114-israeli-troops-accused-of-shooting-dead-palestinian-protester-in-bethlehem/

Exiled Kremlin critic Khodorkovsky summoned for questioning in Moscow



MOSCOW: -- Exiled tycoon and former prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been summoned for questioning in Moscow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877115-exiled-kremlin-critic-khodorkovsky-summoned-for-questioning-in-moscow/

Defiant Trump dismisses criticism of his Muslim statement



WASHINGTON: -- A defiant Donald Trump is dismissing heated criticism of his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877117-defiant-trump-dismisses-criticism-of-his-muslim-statement/

Biden criticises Russia’s actions in Crimea during Ukraine parliament address



KYIV: -- US Vice President Joe Biden has lashed out at Russia, criticising what he describes as its occupation of Ukrainian sovereign territory.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877118-biden-criticises-russias-actions-in-crimea-during-ukraine-parliament-address/

Amnesty condemns 'reckless arms trading' as enabling ISIL war crimes
By Adrian Lancashire | With AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL



PARIS: -- Amnesty International has published a scathing analysis of the weapons in the hands of the radical Islamic State movement (ISIL).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877119-amnesty-condemns-reckless-arms-trading-as-enabling-isil-war-crimes/

35 years since the death of a man whose music changed the world



"He was all about peace and that is what we need in our country today"

NEW YORK: --John Lennon fans have gathered at Strawberry Fields in New York’s Central Park to mark 35 years since the death of the iconic musician.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877120-john-lennon-35-years-since-the-death-of-a-man-whose-music-changed-the-world/

Protesters in Baghdad call for withdrawal of Turkish troops from northern Iraq
By Seamus Kearney



"The demand for this training programme came from the governor of Mosul and the Iraqi Interior Minister knew about it"

BAGHDAD: -- Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside the Turkish embassy in Baghdad, demanding the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the north of the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877121-protesters-in-baghdad-call-for-withdrawal-of-turkish-troops-from-northern-iraq/

Trump: reaction swings from anger to derision



WASHINGTON: -- Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the United States has been met with every sentiment from shock to derision.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877122-trump-reaction-swings-from-anger-to-derision/

Trump's Muslim ban idea pushes GOP toward chaos
By STEVE PEOPLES and LAURIE KELLMAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States is shoving the Republican Party to the edge of chaos, abruptly pitting GOP leaders against their own presidential front-runner and jeopardizing the party's longtime drive to attract minorities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877123-trumps-muslim-ban-idea-pushes-gop-toward-chaos/

UPDATE:

Trump shrugs off widespread outrage over proposed Muslim ban
By JILL COLVIN and BRUCE SMITH

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call to block Muslims from entering the United States is being met with a chorus of near-universal condemnation from across the country and around the globe.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877117-defiant-trump-dismisses-criticism-of-his-muslim-statement/#entry10169640

House tightens controls on visa-free travel to US
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by the Paris terror attacks, the House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to tighten controls on travel to the U.S. and require visas for anyone who's been in Iraq or Syria in the previous five years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877124-house-tightens-controls-on-visa-free-travel-to-us/

AP Poll: Republicans wary of immigration from Middle East
By JULIE PACE and EMILY SWANSON

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his call for blocking Muslims from entering the United States, Donald Trump may be tapping into deep concern among Republican voters about allowing Middle Eastern immigrants into the country, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877125-ap-poll-republicans-wary-of-immigration-from-middle-east/

US official: Iran tested another ballistic missile in November
By BRADLEY KLAPPER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran tested a ballistic missile last month, a U.S. official said Tuesday, describing the second such test since this summer's nuclear agreement. The State Department said only that it was conducting a "serious review" of such reports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877127-us-official-iran-tested-another-ballistic-missile-in-november/

Trump’s comments condemned by Muslims around the world



"You cannot alienate voting populations, clusters of voting populations across the States and still think that you are relevant in the US political system"

JAKARTA: -- Indonesia, home of the world’s largest Muslim population, is adding its voice to the global outrage over Donald Trump’s comments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877128-trumps-comments-condemned-by-muslims-around-the-world/

Kuala Lumpur airport seeks owner of 'abandoned' jets

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Officials at Malaysia's main airport have taken out a newspaper advert seeking the owner of three Boeing 747 jets they say have been left unclaimed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877155-kuala-lumpur-airport-seeks-owner-of-abandoned-jets/

The Crown Prince grants an audience on behalf of HM the King to foreign diplomats

BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) - At Dusidalai Hall, Chitralada Villa, yesterday (Dec 8), His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn represented His Majesty the King in receiving members of the diplomatic corps, consular representatives and representatives of international organizations based in Thailand who gathered to offer their best wishes and felicitations to His Majesty the King on the occasion of his birthday, December 5.

In his speech to the gathering, His Royal Highness said he felt sure that His Majesty the King would be gratified by the gathering of the diplomats and thankful for their goodwill towards Thailand and her people. His Royal Highness said he would convey to His Majesty their sincere intention to further enhance the already good relationship between Thailand and their respective countries.

His Majesty, as quoted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, always had a firm belief that as long as world countries shared a common goal and coordinated with each other in sincere intention and mutual respect, permanent friendship would be established and bring in mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among them.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was accompanied on this occasion by Her Royal Highness Princess Siriwanwaree.


-- NNT 2015-12-09

Princess Sirindhorn on a 2-day official visit to Laos

BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Tuesday morning took a Bangkok Airways flight at the Royal Thai Air Force airfield in Don Mueang area to visit the Lao People’s Democratic Republic from December 8 to 9.

Her Royal Highness was seen off at the airport by members of the Cabinet, high-ranking members of the armed forces and civil service, members of the Housewives associations of the three armed forces and that of the police, representatives of the Thai Red Cross Society as well as village scouts.

While in Laos, Her Royal Highness will open Lertnimit Building of Learning and Mingmit Sport Center at the School for Orphaned Tribal Children located at the 67th km marker in Vientiane. The Princess is also scheduled to observe the operation of the school and visit royally initiated highland agricultural projects in Paksong City in Champasak Province.

During the 2-day visit, Her Royal Highness will also meet Lao President Choummaly Sayasone at the latter’s residence.


-- NNT 2015-12-09

Department of Land Transport aims to reduce road accidents during New Year season

BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) – Land Transport Department director-general Sanit Promwong has disclosed that the agency and over 2,000 private units nationwide have organized an activity called "checking automobiles before use for safety reasons” which offers a free check-up service for 20 auto items.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877162-land-transport-dept-aims-to-reduce-road-accidents-during-new-year-season/

Thailand is set to reduce carbon emission by 20% in 15 years



BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) – Natural Resource and Environment Minister General Surasak Kanjanarat has announced to the world that Thailand will reduce its gas emissions by at least 20% by 2030.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877163-thailand-is-set-to-reduce-carbon-emission-by-20-in-15-years/

Min of Industry pushes forward Thai Silk as exported brand



BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Industry will begin a campaign to enhance the quality of Thai Silk to be able to rival Italy's products, and as a promotion of Thai brand exports, an official says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877168-min-of-industry-pushes-forward-thai-silk-as-exported-brand/

Smith & Wesson triples profits in three months to October

(BBC)One of the world's most famous gun-makers, Smith & Wesson, has nearly tripled its profits in three months to October compared to a year earlier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877179-smith-wesson-gunmaker-triples-profits/

SET up 3.69 points at opening /Bangkok Post

NCPO to prevent people from fighting over water

BANGKOK, 9 December 2015 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has been reaching out to people affected by the water shortages in an effort to resolve disputes over diminishing resources.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877189-ncpo-to-prevent-people-from-fighting-over-water/

All types of fuel oil will be reduced by 70 satang, effective from 5 am on Thursday.

But only E85 will be cut by 35 satang.

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/141527-2


-- Thai PBS 2015-12-09

A 100-car caravan to head to Viengxay, the nation’s birthplace



VIENTIANE: -- A convoy of vehicles themed “return to the birthplace, uphold the revolutionary tradition” will be joined by about 400 people representing various government offices and the business community, according to Lao News Agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877197-laos-a-100-car-caravan-to-head-to-viengxay-the-nations-birthplace/

UPDATE:

Malaysia Airports seeks owner of three Boeing 747s abandoned at KLIA



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malaysia's main airport operator, is looking for the owner of three unclaimed planes left at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), reported The Star Online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877155-kuala-lumpur-airport-seeks-owner-of-abandoned-jets/#entry10170683

Myanmar Parliament pledges safety review after Hpakant landslide



Myanmar: -- Upper House speaker Khin Aung Myint has told lawmakers that a decision on safety measures for mines operating in Hpakant will be presented to the Union Parliament in the coming weeks, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877202-myanmar-parliament-pledges-safety-review-after-hpakant-landslide/

US expands North Korea sanctions over arms trade

WASHINGTON: -- The US has imposed new sanctions on North Korea over its alleged weapons proliferation activities.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877203-us-expands-north-korea-sanctions-over-arms-trade/

Two men find 100,000 euros in Danube, might get to keep it all
By Don Melvin and Richard Morris, CNN

(CNN)For most of us, it's just a dream -- one that never happens.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877204-two-men-find-100000-euros-in-danube-might-get-to-keep-it-all/

White House: Donald Trump Muslim plan 'disqualifies' him from presidency

Washington (CNN)Donald Trump's statement that Muslims should be banned from entering the United States "disqualifies" him from being president, the White House spokesman said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877205-white-house-donald-trump-muslim-plan-disqualifies-him-from-presidency/