Thailand Live Tuesday 29 Dec 2015

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Full-Moon Party in Thailand ends with disgusting scenes as revellers leave beach covered in plastic rubbish
BY SAM ADAMS

The legendary all-night beach party on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, ended with scenes that will shame many of the wealthy westerners who took part

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882318-full-moon-party-on-koh-phangan-ends-with-disgusting-scenes/

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's Son Pax Breaks His Leg During Family Holiday Vacation in Thailand

PHUKET: -- It's always an adventure with this fam! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 12-year-old son, Pax, broke his leg while jet-skiing during his family's adventure-filled vacation in Phuket, Thailand, over the holiday weekend, a source tells Us Weekly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882319-brad-and-angelina-jolie-pitts-son-pax-breaks-leg-while-on-vacation-in-phuket/

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Syrian rebels evacuated under UN deal



BEIRUT: -- A plane carrying more than a hundred Syrian rebel fighters left Lebanon’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on Monday, bound for Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882321-syrian-rebels-evacuated-under-un-deal/

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Ghastly weather across US
By Keith Walker



DALLAS: -- In the US state of Texas, at least 11 people were killed in the Dallas area over the weekend as floods and tornadoes flattened buildings and disrupted transport for millions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882322-ghastly-weather-across-us/

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ISIL shrugs off losses, boasts resilience, goads Israel



PARIS: -- Desolation and destruction contradict the latest statement by the leader of the radical Islamic State movement (ISIL)—destruction such as seen in Sinjar, in Iraq, a strategic city held by the group until Kurdish fighters retook it in November.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882323-isil-shrugs-off-losses-boasts-resilience-goads-israel/

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Stopped at the final hurdle: migrants blocked at Russia-Finland border



HELSINKI: -- Winter is not the only obstacle to contend with for migrants trying to cross the northern route from Russia into Finland and the European Union and Schengen Zone.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882324-stopped-at-the-final-hurdle-migrants-blocked-at-russia-finland-border/

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900 migrants reach Italy as Renzi vows to support Libyan gov



PALERMO: -- After three nights on a Norwegian rescue ship, some 900 migrants disembarked in the Italian port city of Palermo early on Monday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882325-900-migrants-reach-italy-as-renzi-vows-to-support-libyan-gov/

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Cameron promises more funds for flood defence



"We spent a lot of money on flood defences, we're going to spend even more in the future, and they have protected many thousands of houses from floods. But they don't always do enough."

LONDON: -- British army helicopters are being used to drop emergency supplies to the flood-hit city of York, after a month’s worth of rain fell on northern england in the course of just a few days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882326-cameron-promises-more-funds-for-flood-defence/

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Italy steps up fight against pollution



ROME: -- Some of Italy’s biggest cities are taking action against rising levels of smog.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882328-italy-steps-up-fight-against-pollution/

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City Hall’s tunnel of light project questioned



BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Auditor-General has found something not right about the City Administration’s illuminating tunnel project as a New Year’s gift to Bangkokians and for tourism promotion.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882329-bangkok-city-halls-tunnel-of-light-project-questioned/

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Syrian journalist who was critical of ISIL is gunned down in Turkey
By Keith Walker



"Naji Jorf was killed because he was interested in the cause of Syrian people. He was an authentic nationalist..."

ANKARA: -- A Syrian filmmaker who had been documenting atrocities committed in Syria has been gunned down in Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882330-syrian-journalist-who-was-critical-of-isil-is-gunned-down-in-turkey/

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Cruz taps evangelicals, tea partiers to fuel campaign
By SCOTT BAUER

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz first ran for U.S. Senate in Texas, the only thing lower than his name recognition was the expectation that he'd win.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882331-cruz-taps-evangelicals-tea-partiers-to-fuel-campaign/

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White officer won't face charges in killing of Cleveland boy
By MARK GILLISPIE

CLEVELAND (AP) — A grand jury Monday declined to indict a white rookie police officer in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a black youngster who was shot while playing with what turned out to be a pellet gun.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882332-white-officer-wont-face-charges-in-killing-of-cleveland-boy/

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'Tis the season for dreams of brokered political convention
By NANCY BENAC

WASHINGTON (AP) — 'Tis the season — no, not THAT season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882333-tis-the-season-for-dreams-of-brokered-political-convention/

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Saudi Arabia budget deficit swells on oil price fall

LONDON: -- Saudi Arabia's budget deficit soared to $98bn (£65.7bn) this year as the world's biggest oil exporter counted the cost of falling crude prices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882341-saudi-arabia-budget-deficit-swells-on-oil-price-fall/

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"BIKE FOR DAD" photo contest winners announced

BANGKOK, 28 December 2015 (NNT) – Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yutthasak Suphasorn has announced the winners of the “BIKE FOR DAD” photo contests.

The winner of the theme “All in Yellow” is Phopphol Kasemsan Na Ayudhaya with the photo entitled “All in Yellow in Khon Kaen”.

The winner of the theme ''Follow in Dad’s Footsteps'' is Kanthaphol Chollasit with the photo entitled “Cycling for DAD”.

The winner of the theme ''Don’t Give Up Cycling'' is Anurak Singtoorn with the photo entitled “Father of the Land”.

The winner of the theme ''Magnificent Views along the Route'' is Phassawit Srikulnawin with the photo entitled “Do It for DAD”.

The winner of the theme ''Beautiful Thai Tourism.'' is Suraphong Namsermsri with the photo entitled “Follow Father’s Way”.

The five winners will be awarded a royal plaque, graciously bestowed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. A committee will select contested photos for display at an exhibition to be held in Bangkok and the provinces namely Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Ubon Ratchathani and for publication entitled "BIKE FOR DAD" as well.

-- NNT 2015-12-29

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Agent: Motorhead frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister dead at 70.

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Stranded Cuban migrants to be allowed passage to the US

(BBC)Central American nations have reached an agreement to allow several thousand Cuban migrants stranded in Costa Rica for over a month to continue their journey towards the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882350-stranded-cuban-migrants-to-be-allowed-passage-to-the-us/

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R.I.P. Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead frontman dead at 70

Rock icon had been battling an extremely aggressive cancer

LOS ANGELES: -- Lemmy Kilmister, founding member and frontman of Motörhead. has died. He was 70 years old.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882352-lemmy-kilmister-motoerhead-frontman-dead-at-70/

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Joko's visit to Papua unchanged despite attack



JAKARTA: -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo will not cancel plans to visit the province of Papua although a police station in the restive province was attacked by armed assailants, killing three police officers, The Jakata Globe reported, citing a senior government official.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882355-jokos-visit-to-papua-unchanged-despite-attack/

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Security stepped up along popular ferry route to Bali ahead of New Year



JAKARTA: -- Indonesia's National Police is increasing security patrols along the ferry route connecting Ketapang, East Java, and Gilimanuk port in western Bali, in anticipation of terrorists possibly attempting to cross from Java to the popular resort island ahead of the New Year celebrations, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882356-security-stepped-up-along-popular-ferry-route-to-bali-ahead-of-new-year/

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Japan supports Wattay Airport expansion ahead of post AEC challenges

VIENTIANE: -- With loans from the Japanese government, the expansion of the Wattay International Airport was kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony for the US$77 million project in Vientiane on Dec 28, reported Lao News Agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882357-laos-japan-supports-wattay-airport-expansion-ahead-of-post-aec-challenges/

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Malaysia's Home Minister wants greater scrutiny of issuance of business licences



KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has instructed state governments especially local authorities to monitor the issuance of business licenses, New Straits Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882359-malaysias-home-minister-wants-greater-scrutiny-of-issuance-of-business-licences/

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Fighting flares between Arakan army and govt troops



YANGON: -- Fighting broke out on Sunday between the Arakan Army (AA) and government troops in Kyauktaw Township of northern Arakan State, according to the ethnic armed group, which released information on the skirmish on Monday, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882360-fighting-flares-between-arakan-army-and-govt-troops/

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Puerto Rico policeman fatally shoots 3 officers after fight
DANICA COTO, Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Puerto Rico policeman fatally shot two high-ranking officers and a policewoman on Monday following an argument and hostage taking at work that temporarily shut down the station in the U.S. territory's second largest city, authorities said. The suspect was immediately placed under arrest.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882361-puerto-rico-policeman-fatally-shoots-3-officers-after-fight/

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Trump attacks publisher of largest New Hampshire newspaper
KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's largest newspaper, the Union Leader, is the latest target of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's attacks against the news media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882365-trump-attacks-publisher-of-largest-new-hampshire-newspaper/

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Guinea to be declared free of Ebola virus

(BBC)Guinea is to be declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organization (WHO), two years after the epidemic began there.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882369-guinea-to-be-declared-free-of-ebola-virus/

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NLA President asks all Thais to do good for themselves and Thailand

BANGKOK, 29 December 2015 (NNT) – The President of the National Legislative Assembly, wishes that all Thais would commit to doing more good deeds for themselves and the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882372-nla-president-asks-all-thais-to-do-good-for-themselves-and-thailand/

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Ex-Globetrotters star Meadowlark Lemon dies
JOHN MARSHALL, AP Sports Writer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Meadowlark Lemon, the "clown prince" of basketball's barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, whose blend of hook shots and humor brought joy to millions of fans around the world, has died. He was 83.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882374-harlem-globetrotters-star-meadowlark-lemon-dies/