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Temple Refuses to Release Tigers, Again
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter



KANCHANABURI — The latest effort by wildlife authorities to remove tigers from a commercial temple west of Bangkok in Kanchanaburi province was stalled yet again today.

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DPM Prawit: there will be no restructuring in police reform

BANGKOK, 20 January 2016, (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has stressed there will be no restructuring of the Royal Thai Police force, and indicated that any plans for reform must create public confidence in the police, and maintain the transparency of its operations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888181-dpm-prawit-there-will-be-no-restructuring-in-police-reform/

Iran's big market tempts European firms despite hazards
By DAVID McHUGH and DAVID KOENIG

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With many barriers to dealing with Iran suddenly lifted as part of a deal to curb its nuclear activities, some European companies are ready to seize business opportunities in a tempting market of 78.5 million people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888182-irans-big-market-tempts-european-firms-despite-hazards/

ISIL confirms death of ‘Jihadi John’
Euronews

The Islamic State (ISIL) militant known by the media as “Jihadi John” and notorious for his filmed beheadings of hostages, has been confirmed dead.

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Palin calls for voters to “stump for Trump”
Euronews

USA -- Former Alaskan governor turned reality TV star, Sarah Palin has endorsed Donald Trump’s Republican presidential bid calling on people to “stump for Trump” at a campaign rally in Iowa.

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Davos and divisions – WEF warns against growing gap between rich and poor
Euronews

SWITZERLAND -- On the eve of the official opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos there were warnings about the growing gap between rich and poor. It’s just one issue participants including heads of state and leading businessmen will be focusing upon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888200-davos-and-divisions-wef-warns-against-growing-gap-between-rich-and-poor/

Fire at professor's home being investigated by Phuket authorities
Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out in a professor's home behind Phuket Technical College this afternoon (Jan 20), after about B100,000 worth of valuables were damaged though no injuries were reported.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888202-fire-at-professors-home-being-investigated-by-phuket-authorities/

Specialist teams to scrutinise passports at airport immigration
Sukhumvit News

THAILAND -- Thai immigration are stepping up their efforts to fully scrutinise passports of incoming foreigners in order to better manage the threats posed by the global terrorist and criminal environment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888203-specialist-teams-to-scrutinise-passports-at-airport-immigration/

Jilted bride leaves job, sells everything, travels world, writes book
Sukhumvit News

For Katy Colins, being left at the altar was the end to life as she knew it.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888208-jilted-bride-leaves-job-sells-everything-travels-world-writes-book/

Immigration Bureau to tighten screening measures in face of terrorism in various countries
NNT News

BANGKOK, 20 January 2016 (NNT) -- Immigration Bureau Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Natthorn Prausoontorn reconfirmed that he will tighten up inspection and screening measures for those who may enter and leave Thailand for fears of possibly being connected with terrorism.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888211-immigration-bureau-to-tighten-screening-measures-in-face-of-terrorism-in-various-countries/

Phuket raid on Paradise Beach home nets weapons of war arsenal
Saroj Kueprasertkij

PHUKET: -- Armed with search warrants, a police task force of at least 27 law-enforcement officers today (Jan 20) arrested a man after anarsenal of firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found at his home near Paradise Beach, on the headland south of Patong.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888216-phuket-raid-on-paradise-beach-home-nets-weapons-of-war-arsenal/

Phuket police investigate body found in Bang Wad Dam
Eakkapop Thongtub

Rescue workers insect the body before removing it from the dam.

PHUKET: -- Police are currently trying to identify the body of a man believed to be Thai who was found floating in Bang Wad Dam this afternoon (Jan 20). Due to wounds found on the mans neck, police suspect he was the victim of a murder.

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Syria: ISIL frees hundreds of hostages held in Deir-al-Zour
Euronews



SYRIA -- ISIL has released 270 civilians held hostage since the weekend assault on the Syrian government held city of Deir-al-Zour.

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Cologne police sweep Kalk district in search for New Year’s Eve attackers
By Robert Hackwill

COLOGNE -- Police in Cologne have raided a number of games arcades and betting shops as part of their investigations into the New Year’s Eve sexual attacks in the city.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888223-cologne-police-sweep-kalk-district-in-search-for-new-years-eve-attackers/

Swede injured in North Pattaya Road Crash
Pattaya One

PATTAYA -- On Wednesday afternoon, Police and medics attended the scene of a road crash in North Pattaya which saw a Swedish National seriously injured.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888226-swede-injured-in-north-pattaya-road-crash/

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