Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry: Proposed prices, journey times unveiled, free trial period announced

 

 

Further details have been announced regarding the new ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954818-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry-proposed-prices-journey-times-unveiled-free-trial-period-announced/

Rumors of Rapist Near Thammasat Campus True, Police Say

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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/

Vintage Mercedes Benz case now in the hands of the OAG

 

 

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/

 

Gen Prawit wants all CCTV cameras checked and linked up together

 

 

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/

 

BREAKING

TOKYO (AP) - Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Fukushima in Japan, tsunami warning issued

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954864-magnitude-73-earthquake-strikes-off-fukushima-in-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/

 

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

 

 

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/

 

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/

 

Chiang Rai ready to welcome tourists as mercury drops

 

CHIANG RAI, 22 November 2016 (NNT) – Tourism officials in the northern province of Chiang Rai are gearing up for the tourist season as the cool weather continues to attract more visitors. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954868-chiang-rai-ready-to-welcome-tourists-as-mercury-drops/

 

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

The Phuket News

 

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/

 

New Cybercrime Regs Would Open Back Door To Censorship

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

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/

 

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

 

Orapim

 

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/

 

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

 

Meechai (L), Pornpetch (R)

 

Meechai warns against changing CDC draft.

 

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/

 

New Year celebrations will be different this time around   
By Jintana Panyaarvudh 
The Nation

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK: -- Though emotions are still running high, Thais have in the main coped well with the loss of their beloved King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954874-new-year-celebrations-will-be-different-this-time-around- /

 

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

 

 

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 /

 

At least 30 killed and dozens injured in Kabul mosque attack

 

 

KABUL: -- Afghan officials say at least 30 people have died in a suicide bomb attack in a mosque in the capital. Some 80 people are said to have been injured, several seriously, and the death toll is expected to rise.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954876-at-least-30-killed-and-dozens-injured-in-kabul-mosque-attack/

 

France foils new terror plot, seven arrested

 

 

PARIS: -- Authorities in France have arrested seven men and say they have foiled a terror plot which was ‘‘envisaged for some time.’‘

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954877-france-foils-new-terror-plot-seven-arrested/

 

Forgiving abortion: Pope Francis extends power to all Roman Catholic priests

 

 

ROME: -- Pope Francis has extended the power to forgive abortion to all Roman Catholic priests.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954878-forgiving-abortion-pope-francis-extends-power-to-all-roman-catholic-priests/

 

Germany: with or without Merkel

Joanna Gill

 

 

BERLIN: -- Angela Merkel’s decision to seek a fourth term as Chancellor has been met with little enthusiasm in Germany.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954879-germany-with-or-without-merkel/

 

‘Children among dead’ in Benghazi bomb blast

 

 

BENGHAZI: -- Three children are believed to be among at least seven people killed in a car bomb attack in Benghazi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954880-‘children-among-dead’-in-benghazi-bomb-blast/

 

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

 

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/

 

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/
 

 

Three year old Thai twins "marry" to trick the spirits!

 

Picture: Thairath

 

ANG THONG: -- Three year old twins - a boy and a girl - got married in Ang Thong province yesterday according to ancient customs and beliefs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954885-three-year-old-thai-twins-marry-to-trick-the-spirits/

 

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

 

Picture: Thairath

 

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/

 

Bail denied! Stepfather apologizes to everyone except five year old boy he stamped on

 

Picture: Daily News

 

PHITSANULOK: -- The stepfather caught knocking down a five year old then stamping on him in a school car park has turned himself in to police.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954887-bail-denied-stepfather-apologizes-to-everyone-except-five-year-old-boy-he-stamped-on/

 

Fourteen provinces without internet and phone services as TOT cable shredded

 

Picture: Daily News

 

HUA HIN: -- Fourteen provinces from Prajuap to the far south were left without internet and phone lines yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954888-fourteen-provinces-without-internet-and-phone-services-as-tot-cable-shredded/

 

Son of ex Pheu Thai MP falls to his death at Sathorn condo

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- The 30 year old son of a former Pheu Thai MP from Petchabun fell to his death from the 18th floor of a Sathorn condominium in Bangkok yesterday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954889-son-of-ex-pheu-thai-mp-falls-to-his-death-at-sathorn-condo/

 

Trump: US to quit TPP trade deal on first day in office

 

WASHINGTON: -- President-elect Donald Trump says the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day in the White House.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/954892-trump-us-to-quit-tpp-trade-deal-on-first-day-in-office/

 

UPDATE:

 

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