Thailand Live Thursday 17 Dec 2015

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Opening of new Phuket underpass to be delayed again
Tanyaluk Sakoot


There's only 50 metres worth of digging to do until that part of construction is complete. Photo Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- The project engineer in charge of construction of the Samkong underpass has indicated that further delays are expected for the opening with rain being sighted as the reason.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879363-opening-of-new-phuket-underpass-to-be-delayed-again/

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Phi Phi wants more buoys to save reefs
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Officials from Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park have put in a request to purchase more mooring buoys in order to maintain coral reefs.

PHUKET: -- It has been revealed that officials from Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park have put in a request to purchase more mooring buoys in order to maintain coral reefs in the park.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879365-phi-phi-wants-more-bouys-to-save-reefs/

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NaviGo Samui – the new taxi app in Koh Samui



KOH SAMUI: -- A new alternative to Samui taxis seems to have emerged in Koh Samui. Navi Go Samui.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879367-navigo-samui-the-new-taxi-app-in-koh-samui/

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Three shot dead in oil palm farming conflict in Krabi

KRABI: -- Three persons, including a police officer, were shot dead yesterday at an oil palm plantation in Krabi province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879370-three-shot-dead-in-oil-palm-farming-conflict-in-krabi/

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Royal Thai Navy briefed on illegal fishing efforts



BANGKOK, 17 December 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy has convened a meeting on illegal fishing to discuss Thailand's progress in addressing the issue over the last few months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879375-thai-navy-briefed-on-illegal-fishing-efforts/

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Mercury to drop 2 to 4 C degrees: Meteorological Department
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Thursday warned the people to brace themselves for cold weather, saying the mercury will drop between two to four Celsius degrees during the next two days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879356-thailands-north-shivers-as-temperatures-drop/#entry10202423

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Three shot dead in Krabi palm plantation dispute, four arrested
Eakkapop Thongtub


Krabi Police attend the scene of the shooting.

KRABI: -- Four men were arrested in Khao Panom, Krabi yesterday (Dec 16) following the fatal shooting of three men including a police officer from Thungsong at a disputed palm oil plantation. The three were shot dead when they attempted to deliver an eviction notice to the plantation owner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879370-three-shot-dead-in-oil-palm-farming-conflict-in-krabi/#entry10202440

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Hope for British backpacker missing on Phi Phi
Phuket Gazette


During the last conversation with his family, Mr Jacobs alleged that a man would not let him leave. His flight home from Bangkok is scheduled for today.

PHUKET: -- The family of a British backpacker reported missing five days ago from Phi Phi Don remain worried about his safety and whereabouts following a brief Facebook message he sent during a social media campaign launched to find him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879323-british-tourist-vanishes-in-thailand-after-telling-parents-a-man-would-not-let-him-leave/#entry10201539

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Deaths that sparked Phuket police station riot ruled accident
Phuket Gazette


The riot caused about six million baht worth of damages to the station and nearby vehicles. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- Police have ruled that two men killed in a police chase, the alleged catalyst for the Thalang Police Station riot in October, was an accident.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879385-deaths-that-sparked-phuket-police-station-riot-ruled-accident/

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21st Andaman Motor Show gets underway at Central Festival Phuket
The Phuket News



PHUKET: -- The 21st edition of the Andaman Motor Show has gotten off to a start this afternoon in the Grand Hall of the first floor of Central Festival Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879387-21st-andaman-motor-show-gets-underway-at-central-festival-phuket/

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Tightened security in Bangkok during New Year festival



BANGKOK: -- Security will be tightened in Bangkok during the New Year festival with more soldiers deployed to ensure safety for the people and tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879388-tightened-security-in-bangkok-during-new-year-festival/

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American Peadophile Arrested in Mae Taeng
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CityNews – A 67-year-old American man living in Mae Taeng was arrested on December 15 for child abuse charges after a long investigation with Thai Police and America’s Department of Special Investigation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/878921-another-pedophile-teacher-arrested-for-child-molestation-and-pornography/page-3#entry10202538

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DMK Terminal 2 to Re-Open Christmas Eve

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen

Staff Reporter

A World War II-era German Luftwaffe fighter hangs in a rendering of the new Terminal 2. Image: Airports of Thailand

BANGKOK Don Mueang Airport will open its newly renovated domestic terminal on Christmas Eve to ease the crunch on low-cost flyers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879393-dmk-terminal-2-to-re-open-christmas-eve/

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Thaivisa Video News 17 December



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Superyacht Rendezvous drops anchor
Phuket Gazette


M/Y Darling, the 21-meter new build Monte Carlo, will be at the Rendezvous courtesy of the Royal Phuket Marina and Gulu Lalvani. Photo: Asia Pacific Superyachts

PHUKET: -- It’s full steam ahead for the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous as an eclectic fleet of yachts line up to drop anchor in Kata Bay on December 16-18.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879404-superyacht-rendezvous-drops-anchor-in-kata-bay/

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Dutch riot over plans for a refugee centre



GELDERMALSEN: -- A meeting to decide whether to build a refugee centre ended in a riot in the Dutch town of Geldermalsen near Utrecht on Wednesday night. Around 2,000 people surrounded the venue where the town council was discussing whether to build facilities to house 1500 asylum seekers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879350-anti-asylum-seekers-protest-in-the-netherlands-turns-violent/#entry10202775

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Tutankhamun’s mask is back on display in all its splendor

CAIRO: -- The magnificent gold mask of Tutankhamun is back on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo after a two-month-long repair job by German experts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879406-tutankhamuns-mask-is-back-on-display-in-all-its-splendor/

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Mistrial declared in Freddie Gray case after Baltimore jury fails to reach verdict



BALTIMORE: -- Dozens of protesters marched through the streets of Baltimore following the declaration of a mistrial in the Freddie Grey case – the black man whose death in police custody sparked riots in April.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879409-mistrial-declared-in-freddie-gray-case-after-baltimore-jury-fails-to-reach-verdict/

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Soldier Says Wife’s Lover Shot Him
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporte


The cracked door leads into a room where a soldier said his wife’s lover shot at him Wedndesday in Surat Thani province.
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SURAT THANI — An army sergeant said he tracked down his cheating wife last night to a motel room where he caught her in the act with a school teacher, who then shot at him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879413-soldier-says-wifes-lover-shot-him/

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Hill tribesman arrested in Phuket impersonating a tourist police officer
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Kersew Saejang was arrested wearing a polo shirt with the tourist police logo. He was also carrying a walkie-talkie and tourist police badge.

PHUKET: -- A hill tribesman from Chiang Rai who carries a non-Thai ID card was arrested in Phuket on Tuesday (Dec 15) when he was found to be impersonating a tourist police officer to receive a discount on the price of accommodation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879414-hill-tribesman-arrested-in-phuket-impersonating-a-tourist-police-officer/

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76-year-old man dies of heart failure beside bonfire in Nakhon Ratchasima
The Nation

KORAT: -- A 76-year-old man in Nakhon Ratchasima died of heart failure early Thursday after he drank and lit up a fire to warm himself, police said.

The man was identified as Thong Karnmuay, a resident of Moo 4 village in Tambon Nikhom of Pimai district.

His wife, Kham Karnmuay, said last night the temperature dropped so her husband came outside the house to light a fire to warm himself.

Police said the man had drunk and fell asleep beside the fire and was found dead early morning.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/76-year-old-man-dies-of-heart-failure-beside-bonfi-30275129.html


-- The Nation 2015-12-17

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New Thai alcohol laws come into effect from January
BY LARRY BANKS


New laws governing the sale of alcohol in Thailand take effect from 1 Jan.

BANGKOK: -- In Thailand, companies selling alcohol, such as wine shops and beer merchants, will no longer be able to continue selling alcohol in some parts of the country from January the 1st 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879421-new-thai-alcohol-laws-come-into-effect-from-january/

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Phuket complaint center rolls out mobile unit
Phuket Gazette



PHUKET: -- In an effort to quickly resolve complaints made to the Damrongdhama Center (ombudsman’s office), the Phuket governor launched the‘Rapid Damrongdhama Unit’ yesterday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879479-phuket-complaint-center-rolls-out-mobile-unit-phuket-gazette-see-more-at-httpwwwphuketgazette/

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Represent: Miss Thailand does country proud in monochrome bikini and silver gown
By Coconuts Bangkok


Aniporn "Nat" Chalermburanawong walks in a monochrome bikini in the preliminary round of Miss Universe 2015. Photo: Miss Universe

THAILAND -- It’s time for the beauty pageant preliminary round where the most gorgeous women in the world get to shout their country’s name as they strut their stuff.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879482-represent-miss-thailand-does-country-proud-in-monochrome-bikini-and-silver-gown/

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British backpacker Jordan Jacobs 'found on Thai beach'

BANGKOK:-- A British backpacker who went missing for almost a week in Thailand has been found strolling on a beach, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879476-british-backpacker-jordan-jacobs-found-on-thai-beach/

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Min of Social Development prepares New Year program to improve quality of life
NNT

BANGKOK, 17 December 2015 (NNT) -- The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has prepared a New Year program aimed at benefiting the Thai people, especially children and persons with disabilities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879484-min-of-social-development-prepares-new-year-program-to-improve-quality-of-life/?p=10203714

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Cambodian PM pays official visit to Thailand
NNT

BANGKOK, 17 December 2015 (NNT) – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is paying an official visit to Thailand on December 18.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879487-cambodian-pm-pays-official-visit-to-thailand/

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Senior army officer flies to Buri Ram to investigate illegal arms trade through the internet
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- Deputy commander of the 2nd Army Region Maj-Gen Sakda Preanavin flew to Buri Ram province on Thursday to oversee the investigation into a case in which two youths were arrested with war weapons they bought through the Facebook page.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879489-senior-army-officer-flies-to-buri-ram-to-investigate-illegal-arms-trade-through-the-internet/?p=10203812

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No plan to sell Big C
The Nation

THAILAND -- Big C Supercentre quashed a rumour, insisting that its largest shareholder, Casino Group, had no plan to sell the Thai hypermarket chain.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879490-no-plan-to-sell-big-c/

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NMG petitions court for further remedies for NBTC’s lax transition to digital
The Nation

BANGKOK -- Executives from Nation Multimedia Group (NMG) Thursday appealed to the Central Administrative Court for reduced transmission-network leasingfees as an additional remedy for the broadcasting regulator’s alleged negligence in marshalling the transition from analog to digital TV.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879491-nmg-petitions-court-for-further-remedies-for-nbtcs-lax-transition-to-digital/