High-ranking military officials give New Year greetings to Deputy PM Prawit
NNT News

BANGKOK, 30 December 2015 (NNT) –- Deputy Defense Minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr and high-ranking military officials have paid a courtesy call on Deputy PM and Defence Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan on the occasion of the New Year’s Day.

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Year of gloom, discomfort, distrust : TJA
The Nation

THAILAND -- Thai journalists performed their tasks under the condition of gloom, discomfort, distrust throughout 2015, according to a summary by Thai Journalists Association (TJA).

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Thai shares plunge 12% in 2015
The Nation

THAILAND -- The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index ended today 4.24 points or 0.33 per cent higher to 1,288.02 points on very thin turnoverofBt27.97 billion.

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Five insurgents handed long sentences for 2004 attacks
By Kesinee Taengkhieo
The Nation

THAILAND -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed life sentences to three men and jail terms of 13 years and four months to two others after they were found guilty of terrorist acts in the deep South more than a decade ago.

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Army investigates threat over Phuket gambling raid
Phuket News

PHUKET: -- A panel of investigators from Army Region 4 headquarters in Nakhon Sri Thammarat arrived in Phuket this week to questions six witnesses over the alleged threats made by an Army colonel against a Navy officer leading a raid on a gambling den in Chalong, The PhuketNews haslearned.

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Tarit’s B27m assets frozen by NACC
Thai PBS



THAILAND -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission issued a statement on Wednesday saying it has ordered the freezing of 27.4 million baht worth of assets of former Department Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith who has been suspected of being unusually rich.

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Phuket named ‘City of Gastronomy’ by Unesco
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has dubbed Phuket a "City of Gastronomy", recognising the island's rich culinary history and unique cuisine.

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Myanmar Airways plans no change in Yangon-Bangkok route
Shun Le Win
Myanmar Eleven

YANGON -- Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has no plan to reduce the number of flights between Yangon and Bangkok despite anger at home against the conviction of two Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand.

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Top aide to Kim Jong-un killed in car crash in N Korea
Euronews

NORTH KOREA -- Analysts warn the death of a top North Korean negotiator could spark a possible deterioration in ties with its southern neighbour.

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One dead after gunman opens fire on tourist group in Dagestan, Russia
Euronews

RUSSIA -- At least one person has been killed and 11 people injured following a gun attack on tourists in Dagestan, southern Russia.

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Hopes high for stability as polls open in Central African Republic
Euronews

CENTRAL AFRICA -- More than 1.8 million people are expected to vote in elections many hope will bring stability to the Central African Republic.

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Christmas in Phuket, just another day in paradise – says poll
Phuket News

A family enjoys time together at Patong Beach during the Christmas holidays. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- This year, like so many years in the past, tens of thousands of tourists travelled to Phuket’s shores to spend the Christmas break in the sun. In Phuket, the festive season can seem so far removed from the celebrations and traditions held December 24-26 elsewherearound the world.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882767-christmas-in-phuket-just-another-day-in-paradise-says-poll/

No irregularities found in fund spending on Rajabhakti Park
Thai PBS

BANGKOK -- No irregularities have been found in the spending of funds for the implementation of the controversial Rajabhakti Park projectfeaturing the statues of seven great Thai kings in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the Defence Ministry's investigation committee announcedat a press conference on Wednesday.

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269 vehicles impounded from drunk drivers
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- The authorities have so far found 1,228 violations of the drink-driving ban imposed by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) during the New Year and impounded altogether 269 vehicles between Dec 25-29.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882771-269-vehicles-impounded-from-drunk-drivers/

Pattaya Marine Safety Campaign Launched
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- The Chief of Banglamung District, Khun Chakorn, officially launched the New Year Marine Safety Campaign for Pattaya at the Bali Hai Port on Wednesday.

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PM urges civil servants' teamwork in the New Year
NNT News

BANGKOK, 30 December 2015 (NNT) –- Civil servants from different agencies have paid a visit to Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to give him New Year greetings.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882784-pm-urges-civil-servants-teamwork-in-the-new-year/

New Year Road Safety Checkpoints launched in Pattaya
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- A concerted effort is being made to reduce road deaths over the New Year Period around Thailand, and in Pattaya on Wednesday the Highway New Year Checkpoints were launched by the Chief of Banglamung District.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882786-new-year-road-safety-checkpoints-launched-in-pattaya/

Burglary at Kazakhstan-occupied house in Jomtien

PATTAYA -- Police were called to a house rented by a Kazakhstan couple at the View Talay Villas on Jomtien Second Road on Wednesday afternoon to investigate a burglary.

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