Thailand Live Sunday 27 December 2015

[rooster59]

Israel says Palestinian killed as he tries to stab policemen

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli policemen shot and killed a Palestinian as he tried to stab them in Jerusalem on Saturday, police said, while another Palestinian was shot dead in the West Bank after ramming his vehicle into a checkpoint, the military said, in the latest incidents in over three months of unrelenting violence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881934-israel-says-palestinian-killed-as-he-tries-to-stab-policemen/

[rooster59]

Kenya: Roadside bomb explodes killing extremist planting it

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan police official says an Islamic extremist died in Kenya's north when a roadside bomb he was planting exploded.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881940-kenya-roadside-bomb-explodes-killing-extremist-planting-it/

[rooster59]

Erdogan dissuades Bosphorus Bridge jumper

A dramatic scene on Istanbul’s Bosphorus Bridge on Friday as Turkish President Erdogan dissuaded a man from committing suicide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881941-erdogan-dissuades-bosphorus-bridge-jumper/

[rooster59]

DNA dashes hope of Argentina activist searching for stolen child

By Natalie Huet

It was a Christmas fairy tale, and too good to be true.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881678-argentine-stolen-baby-reunited-with-grandmother-after-39-years/?p=10239907

[rooster59]

CDC spokesman confident first new draft will answer all public questions

BANGKOK, 27 December 2015 (NNT) - A spokesman of the Constitution Drafting Commission believes the public will find all the answers they look for once the draft charter is ready.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881947-cdc-spokesman-confident-first-new-draft-will-answer-all-public-questions/

[rooster59]

NLA fears use of only one ballot may place pressure on voters

BANGKOK, 27 December 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly has discussed worries that the use of only one ballot could add pressure on voters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881948-nla-fears-use-of-only-one-ballot-may-place-pressure-on-voters/

[rooster59]

NRSA spokesman denies any order for ISOC to prepare national reform plan

BANGKOK, 27 December 2015 (NNT) - A spokesman of the National Reform Steering Assembly has denied any order for the Internal Security Operations Command to prepare a national reform plan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881949-nrsa-spokesman-denies-any-order-for-isoc-to-prepare-national-reform-plan/

[rooster59]

Bangkok Poll: Bike for Mom/Dad the most happiest events of the year

BANGKOK: The Bike for Mom and Bike for Dad were two events which brought the most happiness to the Thai people this year while the fatal bombing at the Erawan Shrine was the saddest event of the year, according to Bangkok Poll of Bangkok University.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881951-bangkok-poll-bike-for-momdad-the-most-happiest-events-of-the-year/

[rooster59]

Patong commemorates December 26 Tsunami with flower laying ceremony

Phuket Governor Chamroen presided over the ceremony.

PHUKET: Government officials, members of the public and tourists gathered in Patong last night (Decmeber 26) to commemorate victims of the fateful tsunami that struck the region 11 years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881874-thailand-remembers-victims-of-2004-tsunami/?p=10240138

[rooster59]

Countdown: 10 places to spend New Year’s Eve in Bangkok

File photo of Bangkok on New Year's Eve. Photo: Prachanart Viriyaraks/ Flickr

BANGKOK: It’s no secret Bangkok is unique for its nightlife and hot parties that last until dawn. So why get out of town and cram in with thousands of Thais on Doi Inthanon, when you can have it all right here.. and enjoy Bangkok when it has the least traffic.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881953-countdown-10-places-to-spend-new-years-eve-in-bangkok/

[rooster59]

Death toll at least 7 in Texas storms that spawned tornadoes

SETH ROBBINS, Associated Press
NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press


DALLAS (AP) — Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area after dark on Saturday leaving substantial damage and at least seven people dead either from the storm or related traffic accidents, in the latest of a succession of freakish winter weather events across the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/881956-death-toll-at-least-7-in-texas-storms-that-spawned-tornadoes/

[webfact]

to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 28 Dec 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882012-thailand-live-monday-28-dec-2015/