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Thailand Live Thursday 31 Dec 2015

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Rahm announces new measures in Chicago police shakeup
By Robert Hackwill

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CHICAGO: -- The increasingly-under-pressure mayor of Chicago Rahm Emmanuel has announced a raft of new measures he hopes will address public concerns about the city’s police force.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882926-rahm-announces-new-measures-in-chicago-police-shakeup/

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Syrian army turns its attention to the south in major offensive
By Robert Hackwill

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DAMASCUS: -- Backed by Russian air support the Syrian army has launched its first offensive in the south of the country since September, when Russia entered the war to support President Bashar al-Assad.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882927-syrian-army-turns-its-attention-to-the-south-in-major-offensive/

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Behind the Scenes of Myanmar's USD $31 Billion Jade Trade
By Swe Win
Myanmar Now

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A jade mining area in Hpakant, Kachin State. Photo:Myanmar Now

YANGON — During the Nov. 8 elections, Khin Maung Myint, 65, won an Upper House parliament seat for the National League for Democracy in Kachin State’s Hpakant District, an area that has long been famous for its jade mines. The newly elected MP spoke with Myanmar Now about the industry’s heavy social and environmental impacts, and how these should be addressed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882929-behind-the-scenes-of-myanmars-usd-31-billion-jade-trade/

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Thailand medical industry expects little impact from freer movement of ASEAN labour
BY LARRY BANKS

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Bangkok Hospital, Thailand.

BANGKOK: -- With the ASEAN Community set to come into force, Thailand has been debating whether freedom of movement for skilled labour will have any impact on the countrys growing medical industry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882935-thailand-medical-industry-expects-little-impact-from-freer-movement-of-asean-labour/

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CCCIF ready to report progress on illegal fishing prevention to EU in January

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BANGKOK, 31 December 2015 (NNT)-Members of the Command Center for Combating Illegal Fishing (CCCIF) have proposed twelve means of eliminating illegal fishing in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882940-thai-cccif-ready-to-report-progress-on-illegal-fishing-prevention-to-eu-in-january/

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Road fatality numbers grow on day two of safety campaign
Phuket Gazette

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DDPM statistics revealed that the island saw 10 further road accidents, resulting in 9 injuries and two deaths on the second day of the road-safety campaign. Photo: Cherng Talay Police

PHUKET: -- More road fatalities have been added to the tally of the already tarnished zero-deaths goal of this year’s ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road-safety campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882942-phuket-road-fatality-numbers-grow-on-day-two-of-safety-campaign/

PM to crackdown on street races, drunk drivers
The Nation

THAILAND -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chanocha invoked absolute power under the interim charter’s Article 44 to crackdown on street racers and drunkpublic transport drivers, according to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order number 46/2558 published on the Royal Gazette website on Wednesday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882978-pm-to-crackdown-on-street-races-drunk-drivers/

More than 600 vehicles seized in anti-drunk campaign
The Nation

THAILAND -- As of Wednesday, 612 vehicles had been seized from drunk car and motorcycle drivers since Christmas, while 104 traffic deathshave been recorded in the first two of the seven dangerous days of the year-end period.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882980-more-than-600-vehicles-seized-in-anti-drunk-campaign/

Park Scandal: Udomdej Blessed by Prem Just Before He Was Cleared
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

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Leaders of the junta meet Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda at his residence yesterday

BANGKOK — In a way, former army chief Udomdej Sitabutr, was cleared of the allegation that he is involved in massive graft, even before an inquiry by the Ministry of Defense yesterday formally let him off the hook.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882983-park-scandal-udomdej-blessed-by-prem-just-before-he-was-cleared/

Latvian woman, 65, sucked in, killed by strong surf at Mai Khao Beach
Phuket News

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Emergency response personnel attempt to save the Latvian woman.

PHUKET: -- Doctors were unable to save a 65-year-old Latvian woman after she was knocked unconscious and overwhelmed by the strong surf on the island's northwest coast this afternoon (December 31).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882985-latvian-woman-65-sucked-in-killed-by-strong-surf-at-mai-khao-beach-see-more-at-httpwwwthep/

Hundreds of 'lucky draw' prizes to give away at Phuket's annual Red Cross Fair, on until January 5
Phuket News

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PHUKET: -- The annual Phuket Red Cross Fair is taking place at Saphan Hin Park fairgrounds until January 5.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882987-hundreds-of-lucky-draw-prizes-to-give-away-at-phukets-annual-red-cross-fair-on-until-january-5/?p=10256895

Tour bus overturns in Khon Kaen. One killed, 28 injured
Thai PBS

THAILAND -- One passenger was killed and 28 others injured when a Si Sa Ket-bound tour bus from Nong Khai overturned on Mitrapap Highway in Khon Kaen province on Thursday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882990-tour-bus-overturns-in-khon-kaen-one-killed-28-injured/

Lottery Winner Thanks The King’s Late Dog for Her Luck
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

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Banjong Chimnil (left) shows the winning lottery ticket to reporters today.

NONG BUA LAMPHU - One of the five winners of government lotterys first prize, said she owes her luck to the favorite pet dog of His Majestythe King that recently passed away.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882992-lottery-winner-thanks-late-kings-dog-for-her-luck/

Two boats sink in Andaman
The Nation

MYANMAR -- Strong winds and large waves in the Andaman Sea sank two fishing vessels off Trang province and forced more than 300 boats to anchor at inland waterways Thursday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882994-two-boats-sink-in-andaman/

Fire guts school building in Pattani
Thai PBS

PATTANI -- A fire broke out at a building of Ban Nam Dam School in Thung Yang Daeng district of Pattani early Thursday, but caused no injuries, police said.

Full STory: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/882995-fire-guts-school-building-in-pattani/

Europe’s New Year’s Eve security: what’s going on and where
Euronews

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EUROPE -- In the light of recent terror attacks, extra security measures have been put into place across Europe as cities gear up to celebrate the start of 2016.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883002-europes-new-years-eve-security-whats-going-on-and-where/

New year, new border for Belgium and the Netherlands

Euronews

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EUROPE -- With the new year comes new territory for Belgium and the Netherlands. They have agreed on a friendly exchange of land, which will slightly alter the border dividing the two countries.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883004-new-year-new-border-for-belgium-and-the-netherlands/

Shoplifter caught-on-camera at North Pattaya convenience store
Pattaya One

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NORTH PATTAYA -- Pattaya One reporters were made aware of security camera footage posted on Facebook from a shop in North Pattaya, which showed a woman, presumably Thai, steal money from behind a counter as the shop owner was distracted by another customer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883008-shoplifter-caught-on-camera-at-north-pattaya-convenience-store/

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