Winter ups sweater demand, prompts govt concern



BUENG KAN, 21 December 2015 (NNT) – The wintry weather has upped the demand for sweaters in several parts of the country and prompted the government to focus its concern on risk groups.

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Thaksin sues consular affairs officials for his passport cancellation



BANGKOK: -- Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has filed a legal suit against the director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs and two senior officials for what he called illegal cancellation of his passports in May this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880269-court-to-hear-suit-over-thaksin-passports/page-2#entry10216592

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO - Miss Thailand, Samkong delays, Yaba drugs

PHUKET XTRA - December 21 Fines for Samkong Contractor, Miss Thailand win, problem stats for Thailand's drugs, ivory haul in Samui and Phuket's cuisine recognised by UNESCO.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880401-phuket-xtra-video-miss-thailand-samkong-delays-yaba-drugs/

We safe Thailand safe! Thai cops say country safe for 'touris'
By Coconuts Bangkok


'Touris' police and volunteers parade through Bangkok on Sunday. Photo: Kornkamol Aksorndech

BANGKOK: -- "Touris" confidence was definitely boosted yesterday when a troop of tourist police paraded through Bangkok with banners saying “We Safe Thailand Safe” and “Touris Safe.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880403-we-safe-thailand-safe-thai-cops-say-country-safe-for-touris/

Koh Tao verdict expected on Dec 24
The Nation

KOH SAMUI: -- A team of pro-bono lawyers representing two Myanmar migrant workers accused of the rape and murder of a female British tourist and the murder of a British male tourist on Koh Tao is anxiously awaiting the verdict, scheduled for December 24.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880411-koh-tao-verdict-expected-on-dec-24/

Phuket motorbike rental operator posts 30k baht reward for Ukrainian man's arrest
Phuket Gazette


Ukrainian national Ivan Tretiak is wanted for defalcation. Photo: passport

PHUKET: -- The owner of a Phuket bike rental shop put up a 30,000-baht reward on December 18 for any information leading to the return of a stolen bike.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880414-phuket-motorbike-rental-operator-posts-30k-baht-reward-for-ukrainian-mans-arrest/?p=10216888

Scores killed, over a hundred injured as air strikes target rebel-held city in northwest Syria



DAMASCUS: -- Air strikes thought to have been carried out by Russia have reportedly killed scores of people and injured many more in the rebel-held city of Idlib in northwest Syria on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880418-scores-killed-over-a-hundred-injured-as-air-strikes-target-rebel-held-city-in-northwest-syria/

EU referendum: David Cameron already planning pro-Europe dossier to keep Britain in the Union
By Matthew Holehouse, and Peter Dominiczak

Plans for pamphlet to be sent British households outlining why staying in the European Union is the right decision - despite Prime Minister's ongoing renegotiation with Brussels

LONDON: -- David Cameron is already preparing a pro-European Union dossier that will be sent out to British families ahead of the in-out referendum.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880421-eu-referendum-david-cameron-already-planning-pro-europe-dossier-to-keep-britain-in-the-union/

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Lost-at-Sea University Rector Clings to Log 18 Hours
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Bodin Ratsamithet after being brought ashore Monday morning in Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Bodin Ratsamithet, 49, was in a 100-kilometer jet ski race on Sunday when he was swept away by strong waves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880346-missing-kasetsart-designated-rector-rescued-from-sea-off-pranburi-coast/#entry10217036

Thai government says it's not ignoring shrimp sheds slavery
NATTASUDA ANUSONADISAI, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government said Monday it is not ignoring the slavery and forced labor in its lucrative shrimp industry that was highlighted in an Associated Press investigation published last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880422-thai-government-says-its-not-ignoring-shrimp-sheds-slavery/

Tomb of Tutankhamun's wet-nurse opened to tourists



CAIRO: -- Egypt has opened up the tomb of King Tutankhamun’s wet-nurse to international tourists for the first time since it was discovered in 1996.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880424-tomb-of-tutankhamuns-wet-nurse-opened-to-tourists/

Russia open to cooperation with Europe



MOSCOW: -- President Vladimir Putin says he is ready and willing to cooperate with Europe and other countries on matters of security, economy and politics.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880425-russia-open-to-cooperation-with-europe/

MoU for the extension of northern fuel pipeline system signed today



BANGKOK: -- The Energy Business Department has picked Fuel Pipeline Transport Limited to develop a fuel pipeline system for the northern region, said Energy Minister Ananataporn Kanchanarat today (Monday).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880428-mou-for-the-extension-of-northern-fuel-pipeline-system-signed-today/

Thai seafood exports not affected by slavery reports - government

REUTERS

BANGKOK: Dec 21 - Thailand said on Monday seafood exports to the United States, Europe and Australia have not been hit by reports of slavery and forced labour by campaign groups and media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880429-thai-seafood-exports-not-affected-by-slavery-reports-government/

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Phuket police yet to question key witness of fatal Brit tuk-tuk incident

Phuket Gazette

PHUKET -- Police have yet to question the only witness to the death of a British woman who fell from the back of a Phuket tuk-tuk in the earlyhours of yesterday (Sunday) morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880484-phuket-police-yet-to-question-key-witness-of-fatal-brit-tuk-tuk-incident/?p=10218049

Bangkok has balmy winter while Northern kids need sweaters
By Coconuts Bangkok

A photo of students at Banpot Witthaya School, which is asking for donations of warm clothes. Photo: Facebook

BANGKOK -- This past week you might have felt a gentle breeze while waiting for the BTS in the morning, but it's not really the kind of weather that you need pet sweaters and gloves for.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880493-bangkok-has-balmy-winter-while-northern-kids-need-sweaters/

Fishermen to petition govt over ‘harsh’ new law
The Nation

BANGKOK -- REPRESENTATIVES of fishermen nationwide will Tuesday petition the government to review the Fisheries Royal Ordinance bill introduced last month, which they say is “too strict”.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880495-fishermen-to-petition-govt-over-harsh-new-law/

BTS skytrains to run until 2 am on New Year's Eve
The Nation

BAGNKOK -- The BTS skytrain service will be extended from midnight to 2 am on New Year's Eve, Surapong Laoha-Unya, executive director of BTS Group, said Monday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880497-bts-skytrains-to-run-until-2-am-on-new-years-eve/

Chiang Mai bus crash: Four from same family among fatalities
Mohd Farhaan Shah, Kathleen Ann Kili
The Star
Asia News Network

BATU PAHAT: -- A family of six were among the victims of the Chiang Mai bus crash incident, four of whom died including an 85-year-old, the oldest member of the tour group.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880499-chiang-mai-bus-crash-four-from-same-family-among-fatalities/

Thai executives at Toyota Motor Thailand promoted
The Nation

THAILAND -- Starting next year, Toyota Motor Thailand's three main functions - finance, marketing and manufacturing - will be supervised by Thai executive vice presidents.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880505-thai-executives-at-toyota-motor-thailand-promoted/

Jasmine to spend 20 billion baht in next 3 years to expand customer’s base
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- Jasmine International plans to invest about 20 billion baht in the next three years from now to expand its mobile phone and wireless brandservices to increase its customer’s base to two million for the first year and five million for the third year, said Mr PeteBodhamarik, the company’s chief executive officer, today (Monday).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880506-jasmine-to-spend-20-billion-baht-in-next-3-years-to-expand-customers-base/?p=10218294

Countdown to clashes: Muay Thai matches at CentralWorld on NYE
By Coconuts Bangkok


File photo of a Thai Fight match. Photo: Thai Fight

BANGKOK -- With its huge Christmas tree and festive lights, Central World is gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations when it will holdspecial Muay Thai matches.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880507-countdown-to-clashes-muay-thai-matches-at-centralworld-on-nye/

Random alcohol breath tests this Christmas in Samui
Samui Times

SAMUI -- The Samui Times has received information suggesting that random breath tests will be carried out around the island over the festive season. The public should be advised not to drink and drive at this time of year as it could result accidents as well as time spent in jail. This isa particularly dangerous time on the roads of Koh Samui with many tourists expected to be out and about with little experience of driving inThailand and those using the roads during the Christmas festivities.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880512-random-alcohol-breath-tests-this-christmas-in-samui/

Foul play not ruled out in death of unidentified woman
By Kritsada Mueanhawong



PHUKET: -- Police have yet to rule out foul play in the death of an unidentified woman whose body was found floating in a Rassada canal this morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880515-foul-play-not-ruled-out-in-death-of-unidentified-woman/?p=10218540

5-meter python caught at Phuket Villa 5 estate
By Kritsada Mueanhawong
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Rescue workers last night caught a 5-meter-long python at the Phuket Villa 5 housing estate, near Kajonkietsuksa School in Wichit.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880516-5-meter-python-caught-at-phuket-villa-5-estate/

Grenade thrown at a police booth turns out to be a dud
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- A hand grenade was hurled at a traffic police checkpoint in Narathiwat’s Rueso district today (Monday) by a suspected militant but it failed to explode.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880517-grenade-thrown-at-a-police-booth-turns-out-to-be-a-dud/

Thai Union Group takes over German seafood producer
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- Thai Union Group, the country’s leading seafood exporter, has recently acquired the majority shares in Germany’s Rugen Fisch AG,leading canned seafood producer in Germany, in a strategic move to consolidate its market share in Europe.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/880518-thai-union-group-takes-over-german-seafood-producer/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 22 Dec 2015

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