A former army officer sentenced to life for employing a gunman to shoot a soccer referee

 

 

The Appeals Court reversed the acquittal verdict of the Criminal Court and sentenced a former army non-commissioned officer to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of attempting to murder a soccer referee at the parking lot of the Sports Authority of Thailand three years ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953793-a-former-army-officer-sentenced-to-life-for-employing-a-gunman-to-shoot-a-soccer-referee/

Cabinet OKs more flights to Russia

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Transport Ministry’s plan to increase the flights between Thailand and Russia in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries on July 23, 2014, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisit said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953812-thai-cabinet-oks-more-flights-to-russia/

 

CDC fantasizing on election inspectors

 

 

BANGKOK: -- An election commissioner criticized the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) of fantasizing about its “innovation” to form a group of between 500-600 election inspectors to replace the existing provincial election officials to perform their duty for just 50 days before the election day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953813-cdc-fantasizing-on-election-inspectors/

 

Cabinet approves plan to hold activities to mark late King’s birthday

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has agreed to organize a series of activities in commemoration of the upcoming birthday of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

According to Assistant Government Spokesperson Col Athisith Chaiyanuwat, the Cabinet has resolved to hold nationwide activities to allow Thai people to perform good deeds to express their loyalty and pay homage to the beloved King in the lead-up to his 89th birthday anniversary on December 5 this year. 

The activities are categorized into three different types, the first of which is physical activities, such as cleaning public places, providing company for patients in hospitals, reading to children with disabilities and making merit. 

The second category comprises verbal activities, which include making a vow to do good things for the nation, religion and monarchy as well as the singing of the royal anthem for the late King. Oath-taking ceremonies before the King’s royal portrait have been scheduled for Tuesday, November 22 at 8 am in Bangkok and other provinces and for Sunday, November 20 in foreign countries. 

As for the final category, the Assistant Government Spokesman said it represents doing good with the heart, such as meditating, praying and practicing forgiveness.

 

-- nnt 2016-11-16

Commerce Ministry confident assistance loan measure to raise rice prices

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce is confident that the assistance loan project will boost the price of rice and advised farmers to maintain produce quality to stabilize prices. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953814-commerce-ministry-confident-assistance-loan-measure-to-raise-rice-prices/

 

Nakhon Phanom Hospital allocates space to sell rice

 

NAKHON PHANOM, 16 November 2016 (NNT) - Nakhon Phanom Hospital has allocated its first outpatient floor for the sale of rice, as part of the government’s policy of assisting farmers currently struggling with the price slump. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953815-nakhon-phanom-hospital-allocates-space-to-sell-rice/

 

Ministry of Commerce keeping an eye on Donald Trumps moves to do with the TPP

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce has let on it is keeping an eye on US President-elect Donald Trump’s next moves concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact initiated by current President Barack Obama. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953816-thai-commerce-min-keeping-an-eye-on-donald-trumps-moves-to-do-with-the-tpp/

 

BoT seeking clarity on how to manage Fin Tech services

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2016 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) foresees greater use of Financial Technology (Fin Tech) in 2017, creating an opportunity for Start Ups. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953817-bot-seeking-clarity-on-how-to-manage-fin-tech-services/

 

Top Tier: Thailand tries to top-up ranking on anti-human trafficking index

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: ILO in Asia and the Pacific/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand is trying to land a better ranking on the U.S. State Department's anti-human trafficking index. The country is currently on the Tier 2 Watchlist, but hopes to move up to a standard Tier 2 ranking.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953819-top-tier-thailand-tries-to-top-up-ranking-on-anti-human-trafficking-index/

 

Video: Motorbike taxi attacks tourist in Soi Buakhao

By Digital Admin -

 

  

PATTAYA: -- At 5pm, on the afternoon of November 14, Pattaya police were called to the scene of an assault on Soi Buakhao, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953820-video-motorbike-taxi-attacks-tourist-in-soi-buakhao/

 

Danish Phuket expat dies after accidentally slashing arm while trying to break into own home

The Phuket News

 

Phuket expat Allan Birger Bruun, 41, from Denmark, died after suffering a deep cut to his arm inflicted when he smashed the glass on his front door to enter his own home, say police. Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: -- Friends today are making arrangements to have 41-year-old Danish expat Allan Birger Bruun buried on the island after he bled to death from slashing his arm on glass while breaking into his own home in Chalong last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953821-danish-phuket-expat-dies-after-accidentally-slashing-arm-while-trying-to-break-into-own-home/

 

BAAC launches One Tambon One SME project with private sector to help farmers

 

 

BANGKOK: -- BAAC deputy manager Adul Kanchanawat said on Tuesday that the bank’s role was to set up the One Tambon One SME project which aims to set up one small-sized enterprise (SME) in each tambon to give support to farmers in all aspects, including production, quality development, marketing and financing to strengthen the capability of farmers so, hopefully, in the future they can become an engine to drive the country’s economy forward.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953822-baac-launches-one-tambon-one-sme-project-with-private-sector-to-help-farmers/

 

Australian man Andrew Oake's third attacker arrested after machete ambush in Thailand

By South East Asia correspondent Liam Cochrane

 

PHOTO: Andrew Oake and his wife Nareerut Sawaengdee. (ABC News: Liam Cochrane )

 

BANGKOK: -- It was a six-year battle for justice that turned a grieving father into a determined amateur detective and united two families.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953823-australian-man-andrew-oakes-third-attacker-arrested-after-machete-ambush-in-thailand/

 

Court To Weigh Gold Mine’s Defamation Case Against Thai PBS

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

BANGKOK — Wirada Saelim will learn Wednesday whether a 50 million baht defamation suit brought against her and a news agency by a gold mining company will go forward.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953824-court-to-weigh-gold-mine’s-defamation-case-against-thai-pbs/

 

Gen. Prayut Plays Down Trump Comparisons

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

 

At left, then-candidate Donald Trump at a March campaign event. At right, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha in December.

 

BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha played down comparisons between him and Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying that while he may not be a politician like the U.S. president-elect, he is a straight shooter.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953825-gen-prayut-plays-down-trump-comparisons/

 

King’s holidays to remain
By The Nation

 

Events including oath-taking planned to honour monarch

 

BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that the government would retain holidays related to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, while the Cabinet approved activities for next Tuesday to express loyalty to the late monarch on the occasion of his 89th birthday on December 5.

The calendar would have to be adjusted after the new reign commences, officials said, adding that the Royal Household Bureau would take care of the details. 

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30300081

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2016-11-16

Verdict in Sondhi’s ‘Finland Declaration’ defamation case involving Thaksin delayed
By THE NATION

 

Sondhi

 

BANGKOK: -- THE SUPREME Court yesterday postponed its verdict in a defamation case against media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul and other key members of the now-defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy who accused ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his Thai Rak Thai Party of attempting to overthrow Thai democracy following the so-called “Finland Declaration”.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953826-verdict-in-sondhi’s-‘finland-declaration’-defamation-case-involving-thaksin-delayed/

 

EC commissioner insists equal treatment for agencies if removed from office
By Chanikarn Phumhiran, 
Olarn Lertrattanadamrongkul 
The Nation 

 

Somchai

 

BANGKOK: -- ELECTION Commission member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn yesterday directly addressed chief charter writer Meechai Ruchupan over new qualifications that could apply to commissioners of independent agencies, saying he wanted to hear from Meechai that new rules were to be imposed on everyone equally.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953827-ec-commissioner-insists-equal-treatment-for-agencies-if-removed-from-office/

 

NBTC calls firms in over refill card shortage 
By   USANEE MONGKOLPORN 
THE NATION  

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has called in all parties involved for a discussion today to seek a way out of the ongoing lack of Advanced Info Service (AIS) One-2-Call refill cards at 7-Eleven convenience stores.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953828-nbtc-calls-firms-in-over-ais-refill-card-shortage /

 

Italy threatens to block EU budget talks

Catherine Hardy

 

 

• EU budget renegotiations underway
• Italy wants increases in funding
• Deadline is midnight on Thursday

 

ROME: -- EU governments and institutions are set for intense budget negotiations ahead of a Thursday deadline.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953829-italy-threatens-to-block-eu-budget-talks/

 

Obama urges debt relief for Greece

 

 

ATHENS: -- US President Barack Obama visiting Athens on Tuesday has backed Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ call for a restructuring of Greek debt.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953830-obama-urges-debt-relief-for-greece/

 

Nicolas Sarkozy faces fresh allegations over cash from Gaddafi

 

 

PARIS: -- Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy is facing fresh allegations over the financing of his 2007 election campaign just days before France is due to hold the first round of primary elections to select the Republican Party’s presidential candidate.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953831-nicolas-sarkozy-faces-fresh-allegations-over-cash-from-gaddafi/

 

Russian planes resume intense air strikes in Syria

Robert Hackwill

 

 

DAMASCUS: -- Russian air power has resumed operations against rebel and jihadist forces in Syria battling the government.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953832-russian-planes-resume-intense-air-strikes-in-syria/

 

 

Russian economy minister charged with bribery

Catherine Hardy

 

 

• Alexei Ulyukayev denies charge of bribery
• Placed under two-month house arrest
• Could be facing up to 15 years in jail

 

MOSCOW: -- Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been formally charged with bribery in connection with a 4.6 billion euro acquisition by the state oil company, Rosneft.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953833-russian-economy-minister-charged-with-bribery/

 

Germany bans Salafist ‘True Religion’ group as police swoop on nationwide network

Robert Hackwill

 

 

BERLIN: -- German police have raided 190 sites in 10 states in a massive operation against Salafist activists who have been distributing Korans along with their own propaganda.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953834-germany-bans-salafist-‘true-religion’-group-as-police-swoop-on-nationwide-network/

 

Harsh words between Germany and Turkey

Catherine Hardy

 

 

ANKARA: -- There has been a testy exchange of views between the foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953835-harsh-words-between-germany-and-turkey/

 

Mayor in West Virginia resigns after racist Obama post

 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia mayor resigned her post Tuesday following a backlash after she posted a response to a racist comment about first lady Michelle Obama on Facebook.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953837-mayor-in-west-virginia-resigns-after-racist-obama-post/

 

UPDATE:

 

Obama: World leaders must heed people's economic fears

By ELENA BECATOROS and JOSH LEDERMAN

 

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Drawing a broad lesson from the election of Donald Trump, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that world leaders need to pay attention to people's very real fears of economic dislocation and inequality in the midst of globalization.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953830-obama-urges-debt-relief-for-greece/?do=findComment&comment=11334352

 

House GOP nominates Ryan as speaker, with Trump's support

By ERICA WERNER

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Paul Ryan unanimously won his GOP colleagues' votes on Tuesday for another term at the helm of the House. He told fellow Republicans he had President-elect Donald Trump's support, and heralded "the dawn of a new, unified Republican government."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953838-house-gop-nominates-ryan-as-speaker-with-trumps-support/

 

Thaivisa Exclusive: Full Moon Party pays tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej

 

 

KOH PHANGAN: -- The world famous Full Moon party returned to Koh Phangan on Monday night but not before a remembrance service for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was held on the Full Moon Beach in Haadrin outside Tommy Resort, which hosts one of the main sound stages for the party.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/953839-thaivisa-exclusive-full-moon-party-pays-tribute-to-king-bhumibol-adulyadej/