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Rumors of Rapist Near Thammasat Campus True, Police Say

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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A view of Chiang Rak Road near Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus. Image: Google

 

BANGKOK — Police said Monday they are looking for a man who kidnapped and attempted to sexually assault a student near Thammasat University’s campus in a northern Bangkok suburb.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954829-rumors-of-rapist-near-thammasat-campus-true-police-say/

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Vintage Mercedes Benz case now in the hands of the OAG

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Department of Special Investigation has already submitted its case file regarding the vintage Mercedes Benz allegedly belonging to Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn or Somdet Chuang to the Office of the Attorney-General.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954862-vintage-mercedes-benz-case-now-in-the-hands-of-the-oag/

 

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Gen Prawit wants all CCTV cameras checked and linked up together

 

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BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan wanted all CCTV cameras throughout the country to be examined to see whether they are functional or not and also wants all of them to be linked up together for effective surveillance and detection.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954863-gen-prawit-wants-all-cctv-cameras-checked-and-linked-up-together/

 

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Temperature to drop between 3-5 degrees Celsius in upper region

 

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BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s upper part will experience turbulent weather with heavy rains in some areas on Wednesday as a result of the onset of strong high pressure from China, the Meteorological Department warned on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954865-temperature-to-drop-between-3-5-degrees-celsius-in-upper-region/

 

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NESDB expects Thai economy in 2016 to grow by 3.2%

 

BANGKOK, 22 November 2016 (NNT) - National Economic and Social Development Board's (NESDB) Secretary General Paramethi Wimonsiri has reported that Thailand’s economic growth during the third quarter is expected to grow by 3.2 percent, which is a 0.6 expansion from the second quarter. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954866-nesdb-expects-thai-economy-in-2016-to-grow-by-32/

 

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Sea gypsies mass in Phuket to voice threats to traditional way of life

The Phuket News

 

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Forced relocation through court-ordered evictions for land that sea gypsies had been living on for generations was the key threat to the sea gypsies’ traditional lifestyle, those present at the Phuket event were told. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- About 1,000 sea gypsies from along the Andaman Coast gathered at Phuket’s Rawai Beach yesterday (Nov 20) to air their grievances about the slew of problems the once-sea-faring nomads face in modern Thailand today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954869-sea-gypsies-mass-in-phuket-to-voice-threats-to-traditional-way-of-life/

 

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New Cybercrime Regs Would Open Back Door To Censorship

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

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A blocked website shows a notice from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society with the message, 'This website contains content and information that is deemed inappropriate. It has been censored by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society' on Thursday. Photo: Associated Press

 

BANGKOK — An online right advocate pointed out Monday that the latest proposed changes to the Computer Crime Act and its supporting laws would provide the authorities with direct access to deleting things from the internet.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954870-new-cybercrime-regs-would-open-back-door-to-censorship/

 

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Auditor-general probes Defence Ministry over alleged Bt30,000-per-hour payments to Orapim
By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Office of the Auditor-General is investigating the Defence Ministry over claims of “unusually high” payments made to royalist orator Orapim “Best” Raksapon who was allegedly hired to speak to military units.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954872-auditor-general-probes-defence-ministry-over-alleged-bt30000-per-hour-payments-to-orapim/

 

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NLA insists ‘no special agenda’ for December
By KHANITTHA THEPPHAJORN 
THE NATION

 

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Meechai (L), Pornpetch (R)

 

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BANGKOK: -- NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai denied yesterday that a “special agenda” has been scheduled for early next month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954873-nla-insists-no-special-agenda-for-december/

 

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Card launch set to help Thailand on path to cashless society 
By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- AirPay (Thailand) has joined hands with MasterCard and Thanachart Bank in launching AirPay Card, a virtual prepaid card promising to not just accelerate but also encourage the growth of e-payments in Thailand by increasing the convenience and security of online transactions. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954875-card-launch-set-to-help-thailand-on-path-to-cashless-society /

 

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‘We won’t accept Brussels’ diktat’ – Hungary’s PM reiterates anti-migrant stance

 

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BUDAPEST: -- Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has reiterated his objections to the EU migrant resettlement scheme, saying he won’t accept what he called the Brussels ‘diktat’.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954881-‘we-won’t-accept-brussels’-diktat’-–-hungary’s-pm-reiterates-anti-migrant-stance/

 

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For Trump and GOP, 'Obamacare' repeal is complex and risky

By ALAN FRAM

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here's the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation's huge and convoluted health care system — despite Republican divisions, Democratic opposition and millions of jittery constituents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954882-for-trump-and-gop-obamacare-repeal-is-complex-and-risky/

 

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Officers douse pipeline protesters in subfreezing weather

By JAMES MacPHERSON and BLAKE NICHOLSON

 

CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — Authorities on Monday defended their decision to douse protesters with water during a skirmish in subfreezing weather near the Dakota Access oil pipeline, and organizers said at least 17 protesters were taken to the hospital — including some who were treated for hypothermia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954883-us-officers-douse-dakota-pipeline-protesters-in-subfreezing-weather/

 

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Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan

By JONATHAN LEMIRE

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954884-trump-auditions-cabinet-prospects-high-above-manhattan/
 

 

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Shots fired as lone armed robber hits Suphan ATM - but then he drops his phone

 

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SUPHAN BURI: -- A lone armed robber on a motorcycle fired shots as three Krung Thai bank staff prepared to load an ATM at a gas station. He made off with more than 5 million baht - but dropped his phone in the process.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954886-shots-fired-as-lone-armed-robber-hits-suphan-atm-but-then-he-drops-his-phone/

 

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Offshore quake causes tsunamis, nuclear worries in Japan

By KEN MORITSUGU

 

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake off the northeast Japanese shore Tuesday sent residents fleeing to higher ground and prompted worries about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a tsunami five year ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954864-magnitude-73-earthquake-strikes-off-fukushima-in-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/?do=findComment&comment=11353640

 

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