Thailand Live Saturday 19 Dec 2015

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Sainthood for Mother Teresa confirmed after Vatican recognises second miracle

By Seamus Kearney

It’s official: Mother Teresa will be a Saint.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....second-miracle/

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Ford’s redesigned Ranger named Pickup Truck of 2015

KUALA LUMPUR: THE REDESIGNED Ford Ranger garnered top scores from Thai and Malaysian judges at the inaugural 2015 Asean Car of the Year awards in Kuala Lumpur.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879865-fords-redesigned-ranger-named-pickup-truck-of-2015/

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Mekong Delta needs more than Bt100 bn for infrastructure

VIET NAM NEWS
ASIA NEWS NETWORK

HANOI: The Mekong Delta region will need more than 86.3 trillion dong (Bt104 billion) in the 2016-20 period to develop key infrastructure projects to fuel its economic growth, according to the Vietnamese Transport Ministry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879866-mekong-delta-needs-more-than-bt100-bn-for-infrastructure/

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Debt-free developer to step up expansion

SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

BANGKOK: LAND and Property Group Co Ltd plans to list in the Stock Exchange of Thailand and targets annual revenue of Bt500 million by 2020, managing director Sayam Lersloomphreephunt said during an interview with The Nation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879868-debt-free-developer-to-step-up-expansion/

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Ripples from the Fed policy rate increase

ARAYAH PREECHAMETTA
SPECIAL TO THE NATION

Prof Arayah Preechametta

BANGKOK: THE US Federal Reserve finally raised its policy rate on Wednesday. The decision will affect not only the United States but many other countries. Higher interest rates, together with declining world oil prices, will have two profound impacts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879870-ripples-from-the-fed-policy-rate-increase/

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CIMB Thai restructures strategy for its branches

SUCHEERA PINIJPARAKARN
THE NATION

BANGKOK: CIMB THAI Bank considers its ideal number of branches to be in the range of 80 to 100, now that the Bank of Thailand has allowed the bank to use AIS (Advanced Info Service) shops as a channel to service depositors, while existing branches will focus more on wealthy customers instead.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879871-cimb-thai-restructures-strategy-for-its-branches/

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Push for Thai-Cambodia trade ties

PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE NATION

Business people's representative Siripol Yodmuangcharoen shows Thai products that have been marketed in Cambodia to that country's prime minister, Hun Sen, at a Thailand-Cambodia Business Forum held yesterday at Disit Thani Bangkok hotel by the Thai Cha

BANGKOK: THAI and Cambodian enterprises foresee greater opportunities to expand their investment in both countries after closer cooperation between the two nations, according to the Thailand-Cambodia Business Forum held at Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879872-push-for-thai-cambodia-trade-ties/

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Social-media trends over 2015

ASINA PORNWASIN

WITH 2015 nearing an end, it is time to see what topics were trending the most this year on social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879873-social-media-trends-over-2015/

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We need to cooperate and avoid conflict, Prayut says

BANGKOK: PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday stressed the need for different groups to cooperate and avoid conflict in order to move the country forward.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879874-we-need-to-cooperate-and-avoid-conflict-prayut-says/

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Friendly match with Cambodia to celebrate 65 years of ties

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha greets visiting Cambodian leader Hun Sen at Government House yesterday. The Cambodian prime minister arrived in Bangkok for an official two-day visit. He also met with business leaders.

BANGKOK: BOTH THAILAND and Cambodia agreed yesterday to hold a friendly football match to boost ties and celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, government deputy spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879876-friendly-match-with-cambodia-to-celebrate-65-years-of-ties/

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One million migrants arrived on European shores in 2015

On December 18,1990, the United Nations adopted the international convention on the protection of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879878-one-million-migrants-arrived-on-european-shores-in-2015/

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UN endorses peace process for Syria, but no mention of Assad

EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
CARA ANNA, Associated Press


UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Security Council members unanimously approved a U.N. resolution Friday endorsing a peace process for Syria including a cease-fire and talks between the Damascus government and the opposition, but the draft makes no mention of the most contentious issue — the future role of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879879-un-endorses-peace-process-for-syria-but-no-mention-of-assad/

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Peru: Canadian kills British tourist during drug ritual

FRANKLIN BRICENO, Associated Press


LIMA, Peru (AP) — A 29-year-old Canadian allegedly stabbed to death a British tourist after the two drank a hallucinogenic brew at a spiritual retreat in the Peruvian Amazon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879881-peru-canadian-kills-british-tourist-during-drug-ritual/

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Shkreli resigns as Turing CEO after securities fraud arrest

LINDA A. JOHNSON, AP Business Writer


TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The pharmaceutical executive reviled for price-gouging resigned Friday as head of the drugmaker Turing Pharmaceuticals, a day after being arrested on charges of securities fraud related to a company he previously ran.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879882-shkreli-resigns-as-turing-ceo-after-securities-fraud-arrest/

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EU demands Thailand address slavery in its seafood industry

RAF CASERT, Associated Press


BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Thailand on Friday that it should "promptly" address the human rights and slavery issues that have dogged its seafood industry if it wants to stave off an EU seafood import ban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879884-eu-demands-thailand-address-slavery-in-its-seafood-industry/

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'Force Awakens' pulls in record $57M on opening night

JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer


NEW YORK (AP) — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has set a box office record with an estimated $57 million from Thursday night shows.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879886-force-awakens-pulls-in-record-57m-on-opening-night/

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US airstrike may have inadvertently killed Iraqi soldiers

ROBERT BURNS, AP National Security Writer


WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it is investigating an American airstrike that may have inadvertently killed Iraqi soldiers near the city of Fallujah.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879887-us-airstrike-may-have-inadvertently-killed-iraqi-soldiers/#

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Cosby lawyers fight deposition of his wife in lawsuit

DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer


BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Bill Cosby said Friday they will fight an attempt to require his wife to give a sworn deposition in a defamation lawsuit filed by seven women who accuse the comedian of sexually assaulting them decades ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879888-cosby-lawyers-fight-deposition-of-his-wife-in-lawsuit/

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Painkiller politics: Effort to curb prescribing under fire

MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer


WASHINGTON (AP) — A bold federal effort to curb prescribing of painkillers may be faltering amid stiff resistance from drugmakers, industry-funded groups and, now, even other public health officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879889-painkiller-politics-effort-to-curb-prescribing-under-fire/

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Volume, quality of Chinese fakes challenge US Customs

ERIKA KINETZ, Associated Press
ALEXANDRA OLSON, Associated Press


NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is not winning the fight against potentially dangerous fakes, as corrupt investigators in China help counterfeiters perfect their art and make it easier for counterfeit goods to enter global supply chains.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879890-volume-quality-of-chinese-fakes-challenge-us-customs/

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Agriculture Min details gov policies on forest protection and expropriation

BANGKOK, 17 December 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) held a hearing session with the Cabinet, with Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Gen Surasak Kanjanarat answering questions regarding the government’s policies on expropriation and the prevention of trespassing into forest land.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879896-agriculture-min-details-gov-policies-on-forest-protection-and-expropriation/

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NLA reached resolution on selection of new members of vacant committee positions

BANGKOK, 18 December 2015 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly has filled the vacant seats on some committees tasked with serving the legislature.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879897-nla-reached-resolution-on-selection-of-new-members-of-vacant-committee-positions/

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Govt. to announce achievements in 2015 next week

BANGKOK, 18 December 2015 (NNT) - The government has scheduled to announce its one-year performance and future plans from 23-25 December 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879898-govt-to-announce-achievements-in-2015-next-week/

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JAS, True announced the winners

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's members announced the bid result.

BANGKOK: Jasmine International and True Corp were announced the winners of two 900MHz mobile phone licences.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879903-jas-true-announced-the-winners/

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Rwandans vote to lift term limits; partial poll results

IGNATIUS SSUUNA, Associated Press


KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The head of Rwanda's electoral commission said late Friday partial results show Rwandans have voted to lift term limits in order to allow President Paul Kagame extend his rule.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879910-rwandans-vote-to-lift-term-limits;-partial-poll-results/

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Report: Drug overdose deaths surge across US

NEW YORK (AP) — Drug overdose deaths surged across the U.S. to the highest level since at least 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879914-report-drug-overdose-deaths-surge-across-us/

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Brazil's finance minister replaced amid economic upheaval

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's state-run news agency says Finance Minister Joaquim Levy is being replaced after just over a year on the job.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879915-brazils-finance-minister-replaced-amid-economic-upheaval/

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PM Gen Prayut says he is considering transportation projects to ensure development potentials

BANGKOK, 19 December 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha reveals a number of transportation project are currently under consideration to ensure the country’s development potentials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879926-pm-gen-prayut-says-he-is-considering-transportation-projects-to-ensure-development-potentials/

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CDC: Local representatives must come from elections

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 19 December 2015 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) said Lower House members representing each area must come through constituency elections.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879928-cdc-local-representatives-must-come-from-elections/

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The times of their lives

Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
The Nation

Thitinan 'Best' Aonpan

BANGKOK: Two more new talents experience the ride to fame on television's "The Voice"

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879935-the-times-of-their-lives/