Beijing tightens security as embassies warn of threats

BEIJING (AP) — Security has been tightened around a Beijing bar and shopping area popular with foreigners as embassies issued warnings that foreigners should be on guard for possible threats against them.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881343-beijing-tightens-security-as-embassies-warn-of-threats/

More than 20 dead in Saudi hospital fire

RIYADH:-- At least 25 people have been killed in a fire in a hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881345-more-than-20-dead-in-saudi-hospital-fire/

Busy traffic at Don Mueang's Terminal 2

Rachanon Intharagsa

The Nation

Don Mueang International Airport's newly-opened Terminal 2 was busy only hours after the opening.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881346-busy-traffic-at-don-mueangs-terminal-2/

Police parade down Soi Bangla to inject confidence into Phuket tourists

Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: Boots hit the ground in unison on Tuesday as Phuket police officers paraded down the island’s premier party destination, Soi Bangla, to boost tourists’ confidence in public safety during the holidays.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881347-police-parade-down-soi-bangla-to-inject-confidence-into-phuket-tourists/

Nai Harn prepares for 'Phuket Countdown 2016'

Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand officials are preparing for this year's 'Phuket Countdown 2016' at Nai Harn Beach with five days of events leading up to the 'final sunset' at Promthep Cape.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881348-nai-harn-prepares-for-phuket-countdown-2016/

Koh Tao trial

Brother of victim says justice has been served

The Nation

KOH SAMUI, Thailand - A Thai court sentenced two Myanmar migrant workers to death on Thursday after convicting them of the 2014 murders of two young British tourists on a holiday island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881256-koh-tao-suspects-found-guilty-of-murdering-british-backpackers/page-16#entry10229895

Patong police urge bars, businesses to join ‘Big Brother’ CCTV safety campaign
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- Police staged a march through through Patong yesterday (Dec 23) to urge business owners to feed their CCTV footage to Patong Police Station and the Kathu District Office in order to boost safety on the streets of the resort town.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881391-patong-police-urge-bars-businesses-to-join-big-brother-cctv-safety-campaign/

Alleged Phuket Town street racing leaves man in hospital
The Phuket News

PHUKET: -- A man is in hospital after his pickup truck slammed into a tree on a traffic island in Phuket Town amid what is believed to beanillegal street race early this morning (Dec 24).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881398-alleged-phuket-town-street-racing-leaves-man-in-hospital/

Some glitches at Terminal 2 but passengers are impressed
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- There were some glitches on the first day of the partial reopening of the Terminal 2 of Don Meuang airport as several domestic passengers were unaware that they had to check in at the newly-opened terminal.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881399-some-glitches-at-terminal-2-but-passengers-are-impressed/?p=10230666

New shopping district "Central Bangkok"
By Suchat Sritama

BANGKOK -- Major hotels and shopping malls launched a new shopping district called “Central Bangkok”, aimed to increase traffic of tourist and local shoppers.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881402-new-shopping-district-central-bangkok/?p=10230758

Thailand Post expects brisk demand for delivery service
The Nation

THAILAND -- Thailand Post expects the number of parcels to be delivered during the Christmas and New Year period would increase by 9.74 per cent from last year.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881400-thailand-post-expects-brisk-demand-for-delivery-service/

Festive period hails deadly tornado season in US
Euronews

MISSISSIPPI, USA -- With the festive period comes the onset of tornado season in the US.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881408-festive-period-hails-deadly-tornado-season-in-us/

Phuket Christmas Eve traffic crackdown slaps 70 with fines
By Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- More than 70 people were slapped with traffic violation fines when they were stopped at a police checkpoint on the outskirts of Phuket Town today (Dec 24).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881419-phuket-christmas-eve-traffic-crackdown-slaps-70-with-fines/

Public Health Min: Health service standards lifted during past year
NNT

BANGKOK, 24 December 2015 (NNT) -- The Ministry of Public Health has affirmed that it was successful in improving health service quality overthe past year while pledging to urgently make the healthcare system inclusive of everyone.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881425-public-health-min-health-service-standards-lifted-during-past-year/

Media Reform Committee Considers a Crackdown on Online Media Using Article 44
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter

The media reform committee meets with police at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Dec. 24. Photo: Matichon

BANGKOK -- A junta appointed media reform committee is considering a new measure to control online media that incites "social unrest."

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881427-media-reform-committee-considers-a-crackdown-on-online-media-using-article-44/

15 school children escape with slight injuries after a school van turned one side up
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- Fifteen school children escaped with minor injuries after a school van in which they were travelling turned one side up as the driver tried to avoid a collision with a car.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881428-15-school-children-escape-with-slight-injuries-after-a-school-van-turned-one-side-up/

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