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Europol: Islamic State planning ‘large-scale’ attacks in Europe
BY BNO NEWS

LONDON: -- The Islamic State (ISIS) is believed to have created a training unit for international attacks and is eying “large-scale terrorist attacks” on a global stage, but particularly in Europe, the EU police agency Europol says.

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Fifth sperm whale washes up dead on British beach



LONDON: -- A fifth sperm whale has washed up on the east coast of England after four others died in a spate of beachings in recent days.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia confirms piece of metal found washed up on Thai beach is not from missing Flight 370

Denmark to vote on bill to allow seizure of refugee valuables



COPENHAGEN: -- Denmark is set to pass controversial legislation that will require asylum seekers to hand over cash or valuables worth more than €1,300 to help cover government expenses on room and board.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889742-denmark-to-vote-on-bill-to-allow-seizure-of-refugee-valuables/

EU reassures Turkey that promised aid will be delivered to help with refugees



BRUSSELS: -- The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has reassured Turkey that it will get the financial aid promised from the EU to help cope with millions of Syrian refugees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889743-eu-reassures-turkey-that-promised-aid-will-be-delivered-to-help-with-refugees/

TOKYO (AP) - Shanghai stock index drops more than 6 percent, other Asian markets also down

Lawyers Council to appeal Koh Tao suspects’ death sentence and seek their transfer to Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- The Lawyers Council of Thailand today has agreed to appeal the death sentence passed upon two Myanmar migrant workers and to seek the transfer of them to Bangkok to facilitate visits, and trial.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889746-lawyers-council-to-appeal-koh-tao-suspects-death-sentence/

Thailand records first trade surplus in five years
By Nopparat Chaichalearmmongkol

BANGKOK--Thailand ended 2015 with trade surplus for the first time in five years despite continued export and import contraction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889748-thailand-records-first-trade-surplus-in-five-years/

Malaysia says metal on Thai beach not from Flight 370
EILEEN NG, Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia confirmed Tuesday that the piece of metal found washed up on a Thai beach last week was not from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that went missing almost two years ago in one of aviation history's most enduring mysteries.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian police say 13 bodies, believed to be Indonesian illegal immigrants, were found washed ashore after their boat capsized in bad sea conditions

David Cameron and Angela Merkel discuss EU's future

LONDON: -- Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have spoken by phone and agreed progress has been made in Britain's renegotiation with the EU.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889757-david-cameron-and-angela-merkel-discuss-eus-future/

Dept of Mental Health assures no cause for panic after second MERS case



BANGKOK, 26 January 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Mental Health has assured that there is no reason for panic if people follow the government’s recommendations for public health.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889759-thai-mental-health-dept-assures-no-cause-for-panic-after-second-mers-case/

Pattaya Rescue Services help 3-year-old's trapped finger in door lock



PATTAYA: -- Rescue Workers were called to a house in East Pattaya on Tuesday afternoon to assist a 3-year-old boy whose hand had become stuck inside a locking mechanism on a toilet door.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889760-pattaya-rescue-services-help-3-year-olds-trapped-finger-in-door-lock/

Married Cop Kills Mistress, Her Boyfriend and Mother
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Sen. Sgt. Maj. Theerayut Phetjit, seated second from left, is shown to reporters Tuesday in a Chonburi province police station.

CHONBURI — A married police officer is accused of murdering his mistress, her boyfriend and her mother out of jealousy this morning in Chonburi’s Phanat Nikhom district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889787-married-thai-cop-kills-mistress-her-boyfriend-and-mother/

No Chance of Snow in Thailand, Meteorologist Confirms
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


The view Tuesday morning from Doi Changmoob, located next to the Thai border with Myanmar in Chiang Rai, where the temperature fell to minus 3C.

CHIANG RAI — Netizens’ hope to see a white winter melted away today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889788-no-chance-of-snow-in-thailand-meteorologist-confirms/

Thai 2017 election to take place even if constitution does not pass referendum - PM
REUTERS

BANGKOK: -- Thailand will hold a general election in 2017 even if a draft constitution does not pass a referendum this year, the prime minister said on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889791-thai-2017-election-to-take-place-even-if-constitution-does-not-pass-referendum-pm/

BREAKING

Fire near backpacker hostel close to Hua Hin night market

Image: Sudarad Sinturak

HUA HIN:-- An electrical fault was thought to be the cause of a fire that quickly engulfed buildings near a backpacker hostel in downtown Hua Hin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889790-fire-near-backpacker-hostel-close-to-hua-hin-night-market/

UN observers to monitor Colombia-FARC peace deal
Euronews

The United Nations Security Council has approved international observers to monitor a long-awaited peace agreement between Colombia and the country’s militants.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889852-un-observers-to-monitor-colombia-farc-peace-deal/

Markets in Asia and Europe down
Euronews

CHINA -- Chinese shares plunged more than 6 percent to 14-month lows on Tuesday (January 26) after oil prices dropped again, reviving concerns about global growth and prompting a sell-off in the world’s equity markets.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889857-markets-in-asia-and-europe-down/

France travel chaos, as aviation and taxi workers strike
Euronews

FRANCE -- Travel across France got off to a chaotic start on Tuesday, with taxi drivers and air traffic controllers both on strike from early morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889859-france-travel-chaos-as-aviation-and-taxi-workers-strike/

Three small-time drug dealers busted in Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


From left: Arwuth Kongsong, 27, from Krabi; Songkan Badan, 33, from Kalasin and Thitinan Thiprin, 27, from Nakorn Sri Thammarat.

PHUKET: -- Three small-time drug dealers were arrested within the space of a few hours on Sunday (Jan 24) following the arrest of one individual in Srisoonthon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889861-three-small-time-drug-dealers-busted-in-phuket/?p=10354356

Leap to freedom lands burglar in Patong toilet
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A woman fleeing police with stolen items worth more than B300,000 leaped from a third-story Patong apartment balcony this morning (Jan 26) only to burst through the roof she landed on – and crash land in a neighbour’s bathroom.Officers took Soraya Chantasri, 23, from Buriram, into custody at the Laylatong Apartment in Soi Paradise at 11am, Capt Suchart Luecha of the Thalang Police explained at a press conference this morning.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889862-leap-to-freedom-lands-burglar-in-patong-toilet/

Special report: Road Construction Project to Facilitate the Travels of Southern Residents
NNT News

BANGKOK, 26 January 2016 (NNT)--The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward is preparing to construct 37 roads in 37 districts, in the southern border provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla to facilitate the travel needs of local residents.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889863-special-report-road-construction-project-to-facilitate-the-travels-of-southern-residents/

Cabinet sets aside budget to raise quality of air safety inspectors
NNT News

BANGKOK, 26 January 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved a budget of 271 million baht to enhance the quality and potential of aviation safety inspectors in hopes of raising the Thai civil aviation standard.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889864-cabinet-sets-aside-budget-to-raise-quality-of-air-safety-inspectors/

Sweden boosts police resources after refugee centre stabbing
Euronews

SWEDEN -- The prime minister of Sweden is promising more resources for police after a female worker at a refugee centre was stabbed to death.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889869-sweden-boosts-police-resources-after-refugee-centre-stabbing/

ISIL claims responsiblity for twin bomb attacks in Homs – dozens dead
Euronews

SYRIA -- The Islamic State (ISIL) militant group has claimed responsibility for twin bomb blasts in the Syrian city of Homs on Tuesday, which reportedly killed dozens of people.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/889870-isil-claims-responsiblity-for-twin-bomb-attacks-in-homs-dozens-dead/

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