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Norwegian expat recalls horrific knife attack by foreigner in Hua Hin
By Staff Writer



HUA HIN: -- A Norwegian man has recalled the moment he was allegedly stabbed twice in the back during a frenzied attack in Hua Hin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888465-norwegian-expat-recalls-horrific-knife-attack-by-foreigner-in-hua-hin/

French national found dead in Patong guesthouse
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A French national was found dead in his Patong guesthouse last night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888497-french-national-found-dead-in-patong-guesthouse/

BTS Stations Remain Inaccessible to Disabled, a Year After Landmark Ruling
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


Disabled citizens who filed lawsuit against BTS gather to hear the verdict at the Supreme Administrative Court, 21 January 2015

BANGKOK — City Hall on Thursday admitted it has failed to satisfy a court order that stations for the elevated BTS Skytrain system be made handicapped accessible.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888560-bangkoks-bts-stations-remain-inaccessible-to-disabled-a-year-after-landmark-ruling/

Ja New and his three colleagues freed by the military court



BANGKOK: -- Political activist Ja New and his three colleagues were freed Thursday after the Bangkok Military Court rejected a request by Thonburi railway police to have them detained for questioning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888561-activist-ja-new-and-his-three-colleagues-freed-by-the-military-court/

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Activist 'Ja New' to File Charges Over Alleged Abuse
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Sirawith Serithiwat, seated at right, sits next to his mother, Patnaree Arunyapun, at Nimitmai Police Station in Thonburi province early Thursday morning after soldiers transferred him to police custody.

BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist briefly abducted by soldiers near his university last night said he will file charges against the security officers he accuses of assaulting him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888561-activist-ja-new-and-his-three-colleagues-freed-by-the-military-court/#entry10337179

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Media Associations Apologize to Por’s Family
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Vanda 'Bow' Sahawong and Chawanan 'Pin' Sahawong, wife and brother of late actor Thrisadee 'Por' Sahawong, cringe from the media onslaught Tuesday outside Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Two media associations have issued apologies to the family of actor Thrisadee “Por” Sahawong for their disrespectful behavior during frenzied coverage of the actor’s death.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888243-broadcast-council-apologises-for-medias-improper-conduct-in-pors-coverage/#entry10337188

S44 invoked to speed up power plant projects to ensure energy security



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, in his capacity as head of the National Council for Peace and Order, has invoked Section 44 of the interim constitution, to waive town planning regulations for power plant projects.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888562-s44-invoked-to-speed-up-power-plant-projects-to-ensure-energy-security/

Governor Sukhumbhand unperturbed by party’s ex-communication decision



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra will carry on with his work despite the fact that the Democrat Party has decided to ex-communicate him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888563-governor-sukhumbhand-unperturbed-by-partys-ex-communication-decision/

PM: Probes into IS activities in Thailand underway


IS file photo. Source Internet

BANGKOK, 22 January 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has affirmed that investigations are being conducted into reports of Islamic State (IS) movement in Southern Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888564-pm-probes-into-is-activities-in-thailand-underway/

CDC prepares to explain draft charter to public

BANGKOK, 22 January 2015 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission has been preparing to explain the details and clarify any doubt related to the draft charter to the public.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888565-thailands-cdc-prepares-to-explain-draft-charter-to-public/

Ranong sets boundaries for coastal fishery


File photo. Source: Internet

RANONG, 22 January 2016, (NNT) - Deputy Ranong provincial governor Thongchai Charoenpanitkul chaired a meeting of government officials to set boundaries for coastal fishery under Article 5 of the Fisheries Act 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888566-ranong-sets-boundaries-for-coastal-fishery/

Lampang launches measures to cope with wildfire and haze problems


File photo. Source Internet

LAMPANG, 22 January 2016, (NNT) – Deputy Lampang provincial governor Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj said the province and eight others in the upper northern region, namely Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Payao, Prae, Nan, Lampoon, Mae Hong Son and Tak, will be affected by wild fires and haze between December and April annually.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888567-lampang-launches-measures-to-cope-with-wildfire-and-haze-problems/

Commerce ministry: 2016 exports growth will likely reach 5%


File photo. Source Internet

BANGKOK, 22 January 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce will cooperate with all sectors in penetrating important markets as part of its policy to stimulate exports in 2016. The ministry has forecast that Thai exports will be able to hit a 5% growth target this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888568-thai-commerce-ministry-2016-exports-growth-will-likely-reach-5/

NLA resolves to endorse draft amendment of bankruptcy law


File photo. Source Internet

BANGKOK, 22 January 2015 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly has reached a unanimous vote to endorse the draft amendment of the bankruptcy law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888569-thai-nla-resolves-to-endorse-draft-amendment-of-bankruptcy-law/

Convict-turned-celeb 'Keng Camouflage' arrested over old drugs case
By Coconuts Bangkok


A selfie of 'Keng Camouflage' on Facebook. Photo: Panya Yimumphai

BANGKOK: -- Internet idol and ex-convict "Keng Camouflage" was arrested at his home in the Bangkok outskirts this morning over smuggling Yaba into prison while he was serving time for attempted murder and robbery.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888570-convict-turned-celeb-keng-camouflage-arrested-over-old-drugs-case/

Who's in the wrong? Motorbike crashes into pedestrian, 2nd moto flips (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Everyone knows you don’t just trust the traffic lights in Thailand, and today’s viral video has reminded us to expect the unexpected when crossing the road.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888571-whos-in-the-wrong-motorbike-crashes-into-pedestrian-2nd-moto-flips/

Philip Morris Thailand vows to fight customs charges case vigorously



BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s office of America’s giant cigarette producer Philip Morris has vowed to fight vigorously customs charges lodged by the public prosecution and asserted that the Thai government’s decision to indict the company breaches World Trade Organisation’s obligations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888573-philip-morris-thailand-vows-to-fight-customs-charges-case-vigorously/

East Pattaya Pharmacy Owner initiates defamation case after damaging Facebook post



PATTAYA; -- On Thursday the owner of a Pharmacy in East Pattaya reported a case of defamation in relation to his business, in the form of a Facebook post on a popular Thai Facebook Channel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888574-east-pattaya-pharmacy-owner-initiates-defamation-case-after-damaging-facebook-post/

Monk seriously injured in North Pattaya Road Crash



PATTAYA: -- On Thursday Morning a senior monk from a Pattaya Temple was seriously injured after the truck he was in was struck by a car in North Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888575-monk-seriously-injured-in-north-pattaya-road-crash/

Man stabbed in the neck at East Pattaya Restaurant



PATTAYA; -- Late on Wednesday night a 38-year-old man was stabbed in the back of his neck and badly beaten by a group of youths over a previous dispute over an unpaid bill at a Restaurant owned by his girlfriend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888576-man-stabbed-in-the-neck-at-east-pattaya-restaurant/

Allegations of Child Abuse surround death of 2-year-old in East Pattaya



PATTAYA; -- On Thursday afternoon we attended the start of funeral proceedings for a 2-year-old boy who died whilst in the care of a family friend, however the Mother of the child believes they may have contributed to his death.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888577-allegations-of-child-abuse-surround-death-of-2-year-old-in-east-pattaya/

Migrants risk being 'sold' as Thai shrimp industry cleans supply chain - activist
BY ALISA TANG

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Migrant workers in Thai shrimp peeling sheds rife with labour violations are being laid off with no compensation, putting them at risk of being "sold" to other employers as seafood companies scramble to clean up their supply chains, an activist said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888578-migrants-risk-being-sold-as-thailands-shrimp-industry-cleans-supply-chain-activist/

Polish murder suspect found working at SUBWAY - just YARDS from police HQ
By KIERAN CORCORAN

A MURDER suspect wanted by international police has been tracked down to a Subway restaurant just yards from a police station.

DEVIZES: - Piotr Kupiec, 28, was arrested at work in the sandwich shop, where he had been employed for years and often served local detectives their lunch.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888579-uk-polish-murder-suspect-found-working-at-subway-just-yards-from-police-hq/

Carlsberg Establishes Greenfield Brewery in Myanmar with ALECTIA


Source: alectia.com

In 2013 Carlsberg Group announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with a local privately-owned leading beverage company, Myanmar Golden Star (MGS) Breweries, to brew and market Carlsberg beers in Myanmar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888580-carlsberg-establishes-greenfield-brewery-in-myanmar-with-alectia/

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Somali police: Suspected Islamic extremists attack beachfront restaurant in the capital, Mogadishu.

Moscow: Litvinenko report could ‘poison’ relations with Britain



"For us, it's absolutely unacceptable that the report concludes that the Russian state was in any way involved in the death of Mr Litvinenko on British soil"

MOSCOW: -- Russia is rejecting the findings of the UK’s inquiry into the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, cautioning that it could “poison” relations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888582-moscow-litvinenko-report-could-poison-relations-with-britain/

Litvinenko widow wants Russian spies expelled from UK



LONDON: -- Alexander Litvinenko’s widow has called for Russian agents to be expelled from Britain and for sanctions against Moscow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888583-litvinenko-widow-wants-russian-spies-expelled-from-uk/

Europe has 'six to eight weeks' to fix migrant crisis – Dutch PM

"Last year it was only 600 in the full month of January. Now 35,000 in the first 3 weeks of this year and now it winter."

DAVOS: -- The Dutch prime minister says Europe has just six to eight weeks to find a fix for the migrant crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888584-europe-has-six-to-eight-weeks-to-fix-migrant-crisis-dutch-pm/

Probable Russian state involvement in Litvinenko murder 'deeply disturbing'



"The government is clear that we must protect the UK and her interests from Russia-based threats, working closely with our allies in the EU and NATO"

LONDON: -- The British government says probable Russian state involvement in the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko is “deeply disturbing.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888585-probable-russian-state-involvement-in-litvinenko-murder-deeply-disturbing/

IMF proposes prickly solutions for Europe’s refugee ‘challenges’
By Adrian Lancashire | With EURACTIV, THE GUARDIAN, REUTERS



"We have no more than two months to get things under control."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888586-imf-proposes-prickly-solutions-for-europes-refugee-challenges/