Narathiwat Governor calls meeting on immigration services

 

 

NARATHIWAT, 21 November 2016 (NNT) - The provincial Governor of Narathiwat has called a meeting with immigration officials to discuss plans to speed up the border-crossing process.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954724-narathiwat-governor-calls-meeting-on-immigration-services/

 

San Antonio police officer fatally shot while writing ticket

By JAMIE STENGLE

 

SAN ANTONIO, TX: -- A San Antonio police officer writing out a traffic ticket to a motorist was shot to death in his squad car Sunday outside police headquarters by another driver who pulled up from behind, authorities said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954729-us-police-officer-fatally-shot-while-writing-ticket/

 

Royal Navy 'woefully low' on warships

 

LONDON: -- Britain's defences are at risk amid uncertainty over plans to replace the "woefully low" number of Royal Navy warships, MPs have warned.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954730-britains-royal-navy-woefully-low-on-warships/

 

Immigration impersonators rounded up in Bangkok

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- Two Thai men impersonating immigration officers were arrested yesterday in the Kannayao area of northern Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954739-immigration-impersonators-rounded-up-in-bangkok/

 

Drug courier tries to fool cops by delivering in an ambulance

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A drug courier arrested in Bangkok yesterday tried to trick the police by using an ambulance as his delivery vehicle.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954740-drug-courier-tries-to-fool-cops-by-delivering-in-an-ambulance/

 

Video: Netizens impressed with Thai father for not fleeing the scene - and raising his child well!

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A Thai man impressed the world of social media by not fleeing the scene.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954741-video-netizens-impressed-with-thai-father-for-not-fleeing-the-scene-and-raising-his-child-well/

 

Pattaya "pool in the sea" latest - prosecution being prepared

 

Picture: tnamcot

 

PATTAYA: -- The case of the hotel in Pattaya that has built a pool jutting out into the sea for use by its guests is being prosecuted.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954743-pattaya-pool-in-the-sea-latest-prosecution-being-prepared/

 

THAI gives rice farmers new direct-sale mechanism
By Petchanet Pratruangkrai 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways international Plc (THAI) has joined forces with the Commerce Ministry to help farmers struggling from low rice prices by introducing a range of initiative such as farmers selling directly to the carrier’s cooperatives, retail shops and markets.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954744-thai-gives-rice-farmers-new-direct-sale-mechanism/

 

Princess Sirindhorn is in India to receive first world Sanskrit Award

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn left last night for India on a six-day official visit on the invitation of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

 

The Bureau of the Royal Household said Princess Sirindhorn left at 8.00 pm from Suvarnabhumi airport on board Thai Airways International’s Flight TG315 on a six-day official visit from November 20-26 as guest of the ICCR president.

 

During the visit, Her Royal Highness will receive the first world Sanskrit Award bestowed on her by the government of India.

 

The princess, a scholar of Sanskrit, has been active in promoting the use of Sanskrit.

 

In India, the princess will preside over the exhibition of photographs taken by the princess jointly organized by the Royal Thai Embassy and India’s Centre for International Cooperation to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the bilateral relations in 2017.

 

While in India, the princess will also visit significant religious, historic and ancient sites, and visit India’s North Eastern Hill university Shillong.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/princess-sirindhorn-is-in-india-to-receive-first-world-sanskrit-award/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-21

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Syrian government refuses UN truce terms for Aleppo

By PHILIP ISSA

 

BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government refused the U.N. envoy's latest proposal for a truce in Aleppo on Sunday, calling on insurgents to withdraw and saying it would not grant autonomy to the rebel-held east in exchange for calm.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954698-‘time-running-out-for-east-aleppo’-un-envoy-warns/?do=findComment&comment=11350699

 

Jutanugarn wins LPGA player of the year, Hull wins finale

By TIM REYNOLDS

 

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Ariya Jutanugarn was unable to accept the CME Globe trophy when it was first being presented to her, needing both hands to hold a big plastic cube stuffed with $1 million in cash.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954747-thailands-ariya-jutanugarn-wins-lpga-player-of-the-year/

 

Mafia crackdown: Koh Samet gearing up for trouble as soldiers descend on holiday island today

 

Picture: Naewna

 

KOH SAMET: -- Koh Samet has been warned there could be trouble as plans for a big military swoop on illegal operators begin in earnest today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954748-mafia-crackdown-koh-samet-gearing-up-for-trouble-as-soldiers-descend-on-holiday-island-today/

 

Phuket officials ponder ways to remove steel rods from Kamala Beach

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Local officials inspect the rusty steel rods. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Officials from the Kamala Administration Office (OrBorTor) are currently considering the best way to remove several rusty steel bars buried in the sand at Kamala beach which pose a threat to beachgoers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954749-phuket-officials-ponder-ways-to-remove-steel-rods-from-kamala-beach/

 

Bigger protests against Marcos burial

 

 

MANILA: -- A broad protest movement is set to greet President Rodrigo Duterte upon his return on Friday for Peru to show the people’s indignation against the burial of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City and to demand that the Supreme Court orders an exhumation, The Philippine Inquirer Online reported on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954750-bigger-protests-against-marcos-burial/

 

Respected political scientist Prof Likhit Dhiravegin died of cancer

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A famous and respected political scientist, Prof Likhit Dhiravegin, died last night of cancer at Phramongkutklao Hospital. He was 75 years old.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954753-respected-political-scientist-prof-likhit-dhiravegin-died-of-cancer/

 

Germany's Michael Raeleart wins Laguna Phuket Triathlon

Phuket Gazette

 

The top three winners in the men's and women's categories 23rd annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon. Photo: Laguna Phuket

 

PHUKET: -- German athlete Michael Raelert finished first at the 23rd annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon yesterday, completing the 1.8km swim, 50km bike race and 12km run in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds – beating his own record by 11 minutes, which he set when he won the contest last year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954754-germanys-michael-raeleart-wins-laguna-phuket-triathlon/

 

First Frost Greets Tourists At Doi Inthanon

By Khaosod English -

 

 

CHIANG MAI — The first frost of the year arrived Monday morning atop of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province’s Chomthong district, exciting Thai tourists who for days had been awaiting the temperature to drop low enough to witness the phenomenon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954757-first-frost-greets-tourists-at-doi-inthanon/

 

Lawyers take Chinese organ-harvesting claims to Australia

By ROD McGUIRK

 

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Two Canadian lawyers came to Australia's Parliament House on Monday to persuade lawmakers to pass a motion urging China to immediately end the practice of what they say is organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954759-lawyers-take-chinese-organ-harvesting-claims-to-australia/

 

The anti-Trump resistance takes shape: 'Government's supposed to fear us'

Chris McGreal

The Guardian

 

Donald Trump used anger over a rigged economic system to reach the White House – but now his opponents are using similar arguments against him

 

WASHINGTON: -- The rhetoric is familiar: the demands to take the country back. The railing against an out-of-touch elite. The anger at a rigged economic system.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954761-the-anti-trump-resistance-takes-shape-governments-supposed-to-fear-us/

 

Koh Tao Alarmed By Growing Trash Pile

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

An aerial view of the rubbish pile on Koh Tao.

 

KOH TAO — The island once known for its picturesque diving spots and laid-back beach scene is at the risk of being overwhelmed by the ever-increasing pile of garbage.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954763-koh-tao-alarmed-by-growing-trash-pile/

 

Baby monitor lizard plays toilet peek-a-boo with four-year-old boy

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Bangpakong News

 

CHACHOENGSAO: -- Following many, many incidents of snakes crawling out of home toilets all over Thailand, this latest toilet creature has raised our fears of doing number two to the critical level.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954765-baby-monitor-lizard-plays-toilet-peek-a-boo-with-four-year-old-boy/

 

Phuket man investigated for impersonating military officer

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Prapoj Nunphakdee (left) was taken in for questioning to answer why he was impersonating a military officer. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 27-year-old Phuket man is under investigation by the 41st Military Circle and police after he was found dressed in full military uniform and pretending to be military personnel in Chalong.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954766-phuket-man-investigated-for-impersonating-military-officer/

 

Phuket migrant camp mass brawl leaves man dead, another injured

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The body of the unidentified migrant worker was found in front of a hut at the workers’ camp. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating a drunken brawl over a wage disagreement which left one man dead and a second injured at a migrant workers’ camp in Kamala last night (Nov 20).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954776-phuket-migrant-camp-mass-brawl-leaves-man-dead-another-injured/

 

Thai-d to the couch: Thai children score low on international active kids report

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai kids received a nearly failing score on a recent international report on children around the world and exercise.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954779-thai-d-to-the-couch-thai-children-score-low-on-international-active-kids-report/

 

DPM calls for more integration among APEC

 

BANGKOK, 21 November 2016 (NNT) – A Thai Deputy Prime Minister has called on members of APEC to work in a more integrative manner in a speech closing off the groupings latest meeting. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954781-dpm-calls-for-more-integration-among-apec/ 

 

Trump team ‘taking shape’

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- A steady stream of contenders for posts in the next US administration has continued as insiders say the team is taking shape.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954783-trump-team-‘taking-shape’/

 

Android devices are more reliable than iPhones claims new stud

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

If you’re trying to decide whether to buy an iPhone or the latest Android device, this new study might make interesting reading.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/android-devices-are-more-reliable-than-iphones-claims-new-study/18655/

Facebook fixing fake news problem with CEO at trade summit

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urged world leaders meeting in Peru on Saturday to help get more people online to improve global living standards while separately announcing new measures to cut down on fake news stories on the social network that some suggest could have helped sway the U.S. presidential election.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-fixing-fake-news-problem-with-ceo-at-trade-summit/18658/

Tap water production remains a concern on Koh Samui

 

SURAT THANI, 21 November 2016 (NNT) - Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Governor Seri Supharathit revealed that the amount of water in Phru Na Muang Reservoir is at the lowest level compared to years before. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954788-tap-water-production-remains-a-concern-on-koh-samui/

 

 

Thailand to provide EU with IUU updates regularly

 

BANGKOK, 21 November 2016 (NNT) - The Thai government is planning to send its committee on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the European Union to provide new development on the efforts to eradicate illegal fishing activities. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954790-thailand-to-provide-eu-with-iuu-updates-regularly/