Haunted by negligence, Phuket parents of Molly continue fight for justice
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Molly’s mother, Phakkamon Duangchaytemcharat, had little chance of avoiding the gaping hole in the road. It was dark, it was raining and the sinkhole was eight metres wide and two metres deep.

PHUKET: -- One year ago today (Dec 11), Molly Anne Bailey, aged just 7 years old, died from injuries sustained when the pickup truck her mother was driving slammed into a huge sinkhole that was marked with ineffective warning signs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877837-haunted-by-negligence-phuket-parents-of-molly-continue-fight-for-justice/

Teenage Temple Thief Arrested
by CityNews

CityNews – Police arrested a 16-year-old boy from Lamphun after a number of temples had reported donation boxes stolen.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877838-teenage-temple-thief-arrested-in-chiang-mai/

Jubilation and anger as Mauricio Macri becomes Argentina’s new president



BUENOS AIRES: -- Argentina’s new president Mauricio Macri has taken up the reigns, heading up a country which is deeply divided.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877839-jubilation-and-anger-as-mauricio-macri-becomes-argentinas-new-president/

Lampang governor visits ASEAN biggest solar power plant

LAMPANG, 11 December 2015 (NNT) – Lampang Governor Samart Loifa has visited the biggest solar power plant in Southeast Asia to observe the plant’s energy innovations.

The Lampang Governor said the visit, in which he was accompanied by several provincial officials, was to enable local agencies to gather ideas and information that could be used to develop the province into a regional hub for energy production and logistics. The plant belongs to Energy Absolute Public Company Limited and EA Solar Lampang.

Mr Samart said Lampang is one of the major energy suppliers in the country, producing electricity from coal, hydropower, wind power and biomass. Lampang is planning to promote solar power, which is both environmentally-friendly and more sustainable than other types of energy production.

The plant, which covers parts of two districts, was built in 2013 and started selling power to the Provincial Electricity Authority in February last year.


-- NNT 2015-12-11

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Pillar of Phuket community Brad Kenny dies
Phuket Gazette


Tassanee 'Na' Kenny and Brad Kenny welcome baby Kaylynn into their family. on November 4 at Mission Hospital. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- Brad Kenny, a pillar of the Phuket community, died from undisclosed causes at Mission Hospital today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877871-pillar-of-phuket-community-brad-kenny-dies/

Rassada Municipality responsible for polluting Phuket canal, says deputy mayor
Darawan Naknakhon


A screen shot taken of the video showing the polluted water being released into the canal.

PHUKET: -- It has come to light that more polluted water is being released into Klong Bang Yai, and Phuket City Deputy Mayor has said it is Rassada Municipality that is releasing the water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877874-rassada-municipality-responsible-for-polluting-phuket-canal-says-deputy-mayor/

Thai banknote wins Best Regional Banknote of the Year 2015 award
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Thailand's new Bt1,000-denominated banknote is awarded the Best Regional Banknote of the Year 2015, jointly with New Zealand's latest polymer banknote series.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877877-thai-banknote-wins-best-regional-banknote-of-the-year-2015-award/

HRH Crown Prince leads Thais to ride in honour of His Majesty
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn led Thais to ride their bikes in the Bike for Dad even in tribute of His Majesty the King Friday afternoon.

The Crown Prince signaled the start of the riding in Bangkok by blaring a horn at 3:40 pm and then led the ride of senior government officials and general people from the Royal Plaza.


-- The Nation 2015-12-11

CDC sub-commission says PM & Cabinet qualifications should be higher than MPs
NNT

BANGKOK, 11 December 2015 (NNT) - A sub-commission of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has agreed that the qualifications of the Prime Minister and Cabinet members must be higher than that of Members of Parliament.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877892-cdc-sub-commission-says-pm-cabinet-qualifications-should-be-higher-than-mps/?p=10181031

CDC will not establish reform & reconciliation committee in new charter

NNT

BANGKOK, 11 December 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has revealed that the new charter will not establish a committee on reform and reconciliation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877893-cdc-will-not-establish-reform-reconciliation-committee-in-new-charter/

Thais abroad join BIKE FOR DAD wearing events attire

BANGKOK, 11 December 2015 (NNT)-- Thai nationals residing in foreign countries have come out to join the BIKE FOR DAD activities, held atvarious locations worldwide. Participants have been reported to be wearing the royally bestowed attire with pride and unity.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877895-thais-abroad-join-bike-for-dad-wearing-events-attire/

Police Weigh Defamation Suit Against Human Trafficking Investigator
By: Aukkarapon Niyomyat and Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters


Police Maj. Gen. Paween Pongsiri, at center, at a Sept. 29 news conference in Songkhla province.
Photo: Khaosod English

BANGKOK -- Police on Friday said they were considering suing a former officer investigating human trafficking for defamation over comments hemade implicating senior officials in the trade.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877899-police-weigh-defamation-suit-against-human-trafficking-investigator/?p=10181207

Envoys not worried about consequences of remarks
Nuntida Puangthong
The Nation

BANGKOK -- TWO foreign diplomats who recently created a stir over their comments on Thai politics said Friday they were not concerned about the consequences.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877903-envoys-not-worried-about-consequences-of-remarks/

Seree wants provision on censure debate to be deleted from charter
Thai PBS



BANGKOK -- Head of the political reform steering committee of the Political Reform Steering Assembly has wanted the provision regarding no-confidence debate against the government to be dropped from the draft constitution because it is impractical.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877905-seree-wants-provision-on-censure-debate-to-be-deleted-from-charter/

20,000 more cars for Thailand
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK -- More than 20,000 cars will hit the streets of Thailand after the roaring success of the 2015 Motor Expo.

Full STory: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877908-20000-more-cars-for-thailand/?p=10181385

Words of wisdom: Teacher trash talks Thais who fake farang accent
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK -- Minor local celebrity Adam Bradshaw, an English language teacher and blogger in Bangkok, has spoken out against Thais who annoyingly speak their mother tongue with a Western accent in an attempt to sound "hi-so."

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ent/?p=10181534

Ombudsman's response to TOT union's complaint
The Nation

BANGKOK -- The Office of the Ombudsman reacted to TOT union's complaint on the planned auction of the 900MHz spectrum by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on December 15.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ions-complaint/

Michel Platini loses CAS appeal against FIFA suspension
Euronews

FRANCE -- Michel Platini has failed in his bid to overturn his 90-day ban from football’s world governing body FIFA.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ifa-suspension/

Officer in Police Special Branch leaked letter of Russian warning
The Nation

BANGKOK -- NATIONAL police chief General Chakthip Chaijinda revealed Friday that an initial probe had found that a policeman in the "Santibal" Special Branch leaked the agency's copy of a Russian warning that said 10 Syrians possibly linked to the Islamic State group entered Thailand in late October.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....ussian-warning/

Thousands from Pattaya take part in “Bike For Dad” event
Pattaya One

BANGKOK -- Over the next few days in Thailand “Bike For Dad” events will be taking place to commemorate the 88th Birthday of His Majesty TheKing and on Friday thousands of cyclists from Pattaya took part in a Province-wide bike ride.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877946-thousands-from-pattaya-take-part-in-bike-for-dad-event/

Snake bites its owner at Central Pattaya Guest House
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- Rescue Workers were called to a Guest House in Central Pattaya on Friday Morning to assist its owner who had just been bitten by his pet snake.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877948-snake-bites-its-owner-at-central-pattaya-guest-house/

Video shows Woman jumping from South Pattaya Condominium
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- A 25-year-old woman is currently in a serious condition in Hospital after she jumped from a 7th floor window of an apartment occupied by a Scottish man.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/877950-video-shows-woman-jumping-from-south-pattaya-condominium/?p=10181840