Immigration police stepping up checks on foreigners in Hua Hin and Cha Am

 

Image: File photo

 

Have you received an unexpected home visit from Immigration recently? This is why.

 

HUA HIN: -- Immigration police are stepping up checks on foreigners living in Hua Hin and Cha Am.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955179-immigration-police-stepping-up-checks-on-foreigners-in-hua-hin-and-cha-am/

PM leads government officials in physical exercising

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, on Wednesday afternoon, led officials of the Government House to participate in the launch of physical exercising to get rid of the problem of inertia which is affecting many Thais and which is blamed for being the cause of non-communicable diseases.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955232-pm-prayut-leads-government-officials-in-physical-exercising/

 

Industrial sector pays less bonus and pay rise this year

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Environment-friendly energy cluster took the lead among 12 industry clusters for giving the highest rate of pay adjustment, an average of five percent, to its staff this year, according to the survey of the Human Capacity Development Institute of the Federation of Thai Industries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955235-thai-industrial-sector-pays-less-bonus-and-pay-rise-this-year/

 

Security beefed up at Wat Dhammakaya

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Security has been stepped up at Wat Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani province after the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has decided to indict the abbot of the temple, Phra Dhammachayo, as recommended by the Department of Special Investigation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955236-security-beefed-up-at-wat-dhammakaya/

 

BMA does not want to operate northern Green Line of the skytrain

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration does not want to operate the northern Green Line from Soi Baring to Samut Prakan of the BTS skytrain because it does not have the money – 3,557 million baht as the first instalment of the extension project.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955237-bma-does-not-want-to-operate-northern-green-line-of-the-skytrain/

 

The paper plane champion Shan boy 7 years ago has been granted scholarship to study at Rangsit University

 

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Remember the 12-year old stateless ethnic Shan boy, Hmong Thongdee, who was crowned the champion of Japanese paper plane throwing contest in 2009.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955238-the-paper-plane-champion-shan-boy-7-years-ago-has-been-granted-scholarship-to-study-at-rangsit-university/

 

Medical Council heaps praise on a Chulalongkorn hospital’s doctor for saving the life of a plane passenger

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A Chulalongkorn hospital’s anesthesiologist was commended by the Medical Council for saving the life of an on-board Thai passenger who fell unconscious during a THAI flight from Bangkok to Tokyo on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955239-medical-council-heaps-praise-on-a-chulalongkorn-hospital’s-doctor-for-saving-the-life-of-a-plane-passenger/

 

Japanese woman nabbed with over 50 protected animals in her luggage at airport

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A Japanese woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Tuesday night after airport officials found more than 50 protected animals of different species in her luggage.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955240-japanese-woman-nabbed-with-over-50-protected-animals-in-her-luggage-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

Opponents want the Krabi’s coal-fired power plant project scrapped, not delayed

 

 

KRABI: -- Opponents of the coal-fired power plant project in Krabi province have welcomed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha’s decision to delay the project, but said they would like the project to be scrapped once and for all.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955241-opponents-want-the-krabi’s-coal-fired-power-plant-project-scrapped-not-delayed/

 

Protesting workers block entrance and exit of an electronic factory

 

PRACHINBURI: -- Protesting workers pitched tents and blocked the entrance and exit to a Japanese-owned electronic factory in Prachin Buri’s 304 industrial estate on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955242-protesting-workers-block-entrance-and-exit-of-an-electronic-factory/

 

Visa fee to be waived for 3 months for foreign tourists

 

BANGKOK, 24 November 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched new measures to attract foreign tourists to visit Thailand. The measures include visa fee exemption and a fee discount on visa on arrival for three months. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955243-minister-kobkarn-visa-fee-to-be-waived-for-3-months-for-foreign-tourists/

 

Cash aid only temporary measure: Govt spokesman

 

BANGKOK, 24 November 2016 (NNT) – The government's cash aid for low-income earners is only a temporary measure to be implemented in parallel with long-term ones to boost their spendings without increasing their debts. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955245-cash-aid-only-temporary-measure-thai-govt-spokesman/

 

Thailand poised to host international golf event from Dec 3-9

 

BANGKOK, 24 November 2016 (NNT) – An international golf tournament, the Amazing Kingdom of Thailand: World Club Championship 2016, is set to take place in Ayutthaya province early next month. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955246-thailand-poised-to-host-international-golf-event-from-dec-3-9/

 

'Back Door' In CCA Not Trojan Horse For Single Gateway, Drafters Say

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

The screen that appears when users try to access websites banned by ICT Ministry in Thailand.

 

BANGKOK —  Those tasked with rewriting the national cybercrime law on Wednesday dismissed suspicions the process was being used to revive a project to route and control internet traffic through a single gateway.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955247-back-door-in-cca-not-trojan-horse-for-single-gateway-drafters-say/

 

Walk into the Light: Chulalongkorn University opens 'Beautiful Death' class

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

Bangkok’s Teochew Chinese Cemetery. Photo: Siwaporn Wongchaiyakul/ Coconuts Media

 

BANGKOK: -- Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's highest ranked university, will open a class on death education next semester, a subject rarely mentioned in higher education.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955248-walk-into-the-light-chulalongkorn-university-opens-beautiful-death-class/

 

Lao National Busted with1,500 Counterfeit US$100 Notes in Bangkok

 

BANGKOK – Metropolitan Police chief Pol Lt Gen Sanit Mahathavorn said at a media briefing on Wednesday that Lao National Somvang Pouangmalay, 48, was arrested with 1,500 counterfeit US$100 notes at a Bangkok hotel.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955249-lao-national-busted-with1500-counterfeit-us100-notes-in-bangkok/

 

UPDATE:

 

NLA defends computer crime law review
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN, 
JUTHATHIP LUCKSANAWONG 
THE NATION 

 

ARTICLES TERMED TOO SWEEPING, ALLOWING AUTHORITIES EXCESSIVE OVERSIGHT POWER

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955247-back-door-in-cca-not-trojan-horse-for-single-gateway-drafters-say/?do=findComment&comment=11361594

 

‘2017 election, maybe no new govt’
By The Nation

 

Wissanu

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NEXT general election will definitely take place next year but a new government may not be formed by the end of the year, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955250-2017-election-maybe-no-new-govt/

 

Members of independent agencies await fate under new charter 
By Khanittha Theppajorn 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Will the current Constitutional Court judges, auditor general and members of independent agencies remain in their posts when the new constitution is promulgated? The possibility that democratic checks and balances are about to be overhauled has become a hot topic of public debate.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955251-members-of-independent-agencies-await-fate-under-new-charter /

 

CDC delays finalisation of political party organic law
By Kanittha Theppajorn 
The Nation 

 

Norachit

 

BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has postponed its plan to complete and release the organic political party bill to later this week due to the complexity of the content, CDC spokesperson Norachit Sinhaseni said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955252-cdc-delays-finalisation-of-political-party-organic-law/

 

Thai links to IS denied, despite heavy Facebook, online activity
By SURIYA PATATHAYO 
THE NATION

 

Piyapan

 

BANGKOK: -- THERE IS no evidence of any Thais backing the so-called Islamic State (IS), despite reports of multiple visits to the terror group’s Facebook pages by Thai nationals, deputy national police spokesman Piyapan Pingmuang said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955253-thai-links-to-is-denied-despite-heavy-facebook-online-activity/

 

Panel to draft new regulations for managing Ayutthaya Historical Park
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

Ayutthaya Histprical Park

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL committee on the World Heritage Convention will draft new regulations to control urban expansion inside the Ayutthaya Historical Park as well as promote Phra That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom as a new world heritage site.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955254-panel-to-draft-new-regulations-for-managing-ayutthaya-historical-park/

 

Germany, govt signs rail cooperation pact
By   THE NATION 

 

German Ambassador Peter Pruegel, left, shakes hands with Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith after they signed a joint declaration of intent yesterday.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE THAI MINISTRY of Transport and the German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure have signed a joint declaration of intent (JDI) on further cooperation in the development of railways.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955255-germany-govt-signs-rail-cooperation-pact /

 

Brit punched in the face by bar owner

By Seo Admin -

 

  

PATTAYA: -- At 10.30pm, on the evening of November 22, Pattaya Tourist Police were called to a bar on Beach Road after reports that a British tourist had been assaulted.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955170-brit-punched-in-the-face-by-bar-owner/

 

‘Yes we cran’ Obama tells the US in his final Thanksgiving turkey pardon

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- Barack Obama has begun festivities for his final Thanksgiving as the US president with the annual Turkey pardon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955256-‘yes-we-cran’-obama-tells-the-us-in-his-final-thanksgiving-turkey-pardon/

 

Anne Frank poem auctioned for 140,000 euros

 

 

HAARLEM: -- A poem handwritten by Jewish schoolgirl Anne Frank has sold for a high price at auction.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955257-anne-frank-poem-auctioned-for-140000-euros/

 

Donald Trump gives plum UN role to vocal critic

Catherine Hardy

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- US President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the US ambassador to the United Nations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955258-donald-trump-gives-plum-un-role-to-vocal-critic/

 

European Parliament politics cast aside for LUX Prize ceremony

 

 

STRASBOURG: -- The stage was set, but not for the usual discussions and debates.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955259-european-parliament-politics-cast-aside-for-lux-prize-ceremony/

 

UK: right-wing extremist Thomas Mair given life term for MP Jo Cox’s murder

 

 

LONDON: -- Thomas Mair, a white supremacist, has been found guilty of murdering British MP and mother of two Jo Cox.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955262-uk-right-wing-extremist-thomas-mair-given-life-term-for-mp-jo-cox’s-murder/

 

A look at 5 Trump business ties that pose conflicts

By BERNARD CONDON

 

NEW YORK (AP) — After Ivanka Trump appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes" wearing a $10,800 bracelet from her jewelry line, someone at her company sent photos from the interview to fashion writers to drum up free publicity. A firestorm of criticism erupted over the impropriety of profiting off the presidency, and the company apologized.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955263-a-look-at-5-trump-business-ties-that-pose-conflicts/