Choose your winter preference with this helpful temperature map

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Winter enthusiasts, plan your holiday trip to suit your preferred level of chilly weather. WOW Thailand published a graph showing the lowest temperatures throughout December 2016 in each province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955375-choose-your-winter-preference-with-this-helpful-temperature-map/

 

Man shot dead, another injured in brawl that started with butt groping

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Facebook

 

A male teenger admitted to shooting two young men after a fight broke out between their cliques inside a Chaityabhumi pub on Tuesday night, and it all started with butt groping.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955373-man-shot-dead-another-injured-in-brawl-that-started-with-butt-groping/

Dhammachayo’s followers will not resist police arrest if they are not panic

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Followers of Phra Dhammachayo will not obstruct officials when they make arrest of the embattled monk in the compound of the temple providing that the officials must not cause panic among them, said Mr Ong-art Thamnitha, spokesman of the followers, on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955406-dhammachayo’s-followers-will-not-resist-police-arrest-if-they-are-not-panic/

 

Police to set a deadline until end of this month for Dhammachayo to turn himself in

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police will give Phra Dhammachayo until the end of this month to turn himself in to answer the charge of forest encroachment otherwise the police will proceed with the case to the public prosecutors for indicting the monk, Pol Gen Srivara Rangseepromnakul, the national deputy police chief, announced on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955407-police-to-set-a-deadline-until-end-of-this-month-for-dhammachayo-to-turn-himself-in/

 

Pattaya to ban the use of tractors to tow speed boats on road

 

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya authorities have banned the use of tractors to tow speed boats on roads in the famous resort city on ground that the practice is against the law and cause traffic problem.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955408-pattaya-to-ban-the-use-of-tractors-to-tow-speed-boats-on-road/

 

CDC tones down penalties for selling or buying political or bureaucratic posts

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee has agreed to tone down the penalties for politicians and bureaucrats who sell or buy political or bureaucratic posts.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955409-cdc-tones-down-penalties-for-selling-or-buying-political-or-bureaucratic-posts/
 

 

NACC to recommend seizure of Sathit Rangkhasiri’s 714 million baht worth of ill-gotten wealth

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission has found former chief of the Revenue Department Mr Sathit Rangkhasiri of being unusually rich for having amassed 714 million baht in wealth.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955410-nacc-to-recommend-seizure-of-sathit-rangkhasiri’s-714-million-baht-worth-of-ill-gotten-wealth/

 

Thailand Yacht Show organizers push to make Thailand Asia’s marine hub

Phuket Gazette 

 

A plethora of on-water toys will be on display at the Thailand Yacht Show at Ao Po Grand Marina December 15-18. Photo: Richard Dobson

 

PHUKET: -- Organizers of the second edition of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) to be held December 15-18 at Phuket’s Ao Po Grand Marina aim to inject millions of dollars into the country’s economy as they steam ahead to make Thailand Asia’s marine hub of choice for superyacht owners and marine leisure enthusiasts.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955411-thailand-yacht-show-organizers-push-to-make-thailand-asia’s-marine-hub/

 

Phuket Governor offers reprieve to Patong Loma Park food vendors

Darawan Naknakhon

 

Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamorntham (right) speaks with the food vendors at Provincial Hall today (Nov 24). Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

 

PHUKET: -- Governor Chockchai Dejamorntham today ordered Patong Municipality to stop work on renovating the Loma Food Court building on the Patong beachfront into a “community building” until the dispute with vendors evicted from the food court had been resolved.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955412-phuket-governor-offers-reprieve-to-patong-loma-park-food-vendors/

 

Thai Tour Operators Charged over “Zero-Dollar” Chinese Tour Scams

 

BANGKOK – Thai prosecutors have charged a string of tour operators with ripping off Chinese tourists, police said Thursday, as the kingdom cracks down on scams targeting their most lucrative visitors.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955413-thai-tour-operators-charged-over-“zero-dollar”-chinese-tour-scams/

 

Chiang Rai Hosts World Food Day at GMS Exhibition Center

 

CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC)’s of Chiang Rai provincial office and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held the 2016 World Food Day with a special exhibition on the late His Majesty the King’s legacy in sustainable development.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955414-chiang-rai-hosts-world-food-day-at-gms-exhibition-center/

 

Asian Moto Champ Will Rise Next Month In Buriram

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter -

 

Bikers compete in Asia Road Racing Championship 2016 Round 5 in Oct. Photo: Asia Road Racing Championship / Facebook

 

BURIRAM — Moto racers and their fans from various nations will flock to Isaan for the final round of the Asia Road Racing Championship 2016 on Dec. 3.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955415-asian-moto-champ-will-rise-next-month-in-buriram/

 

Prawit admits election may be delayed 'if risk of damage'
By THE NATION

 

Prawit

 

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT could delay holding an election if it would cause damage to the country, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955416-prawit-admits-election-may-be-delayed-if-risk-of-damage/

 

Media experts call for self-regulation

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

Constitution Drafting Commission chairman Meechai Ruchupan| yesterday lectures on media reform and the state’s intentions at a forum organised by Thammasat University’s Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication.

 

Head drafter notes moves to ensure media freedom, but others note shift to govt intrusion

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955418-media-experts-call-for-self-regulation/

 

New law on political parties a magic pill for democracy? 
By Piyaporn Wongruang 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The ideal of representative democracy, in which politicians and parties truly reflect the voices of the people, is a tough one to reach. But Thailand is taking another shot, with reformers and legal experts once again attempting to lay the foundations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955419-new-law-on-political-parties-a-magic-pill-for-democracy /

 

UPDATE:

 

Ex-Revenue boss charged
By NATTHAPAT PHROMKAEW 
THE NATION

 

Satit

 

Satit Rungkasiri faces asset confiscation as Bt4.3-billion scam exposed

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955410-nacc-to-recommend-seizure-of-sathit-rangkhasiri’s-714-million-baht-worth-of-ill-gotten-wealth/?do=findComment&comment=11365239

 

Niece of soldier killed at base files abuse complaint against nine police
By Kampanat Laaong 
The Nation 

 

Narissarawan

 

BANGKOK: -- A YOUNG WOMAN whose soldier uncle died in a military camp has lodged a complaint against nine policemen for alleged “abuse of authority” in arresting her.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955420-niece-of-soldier-killed-at-base-files-abuse-complaint-against-nine-police/

 

Call to overhaul ‘unfair’ 1998 resolution to determine forest land rights
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM, 
STELLA DAVIES 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- ACADEMICS HAVE urged the authorities to admit that people can live in forests while adjusting methods to prove land rights to include evidence from the field and from local residents to resolve land and forest management conflicts.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955421-call-to-overhaul-‘unfair’-1998-resolution-to-determine-forest-land-rights/

 

Court delivers blow to govt plans for Mae Wong Dam
By KESINEE TAENGKHIAO 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE CENTRAL Administrative Court yesterday ordered the government to comply fully with constitutional clauses related to public consultations and an Environment and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) before beginning construction of the planned Mae Wong Dam.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955422-court-delivers-blow-to-govt-plans-for-mae-wong-dam/

 

Thai man, 31, nabbed in Pai with 170,000 pills and 3kg of ‘ice’
By Kornkamon Aksorndech, 
Tossapol Boonpat 
The Nation

 

Laota Saenli (Centre)

 

PAI: -- A 31-year-old man – allegedly part of a Hmong drug trafficking ring that used to trade with the Laota Saenli network – was arrested with 170,000 ‘yaba’ pills and three kilograms of crystal meth or “ice”

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955423-thai-man-31-nabbed-in-pai-with-170000-pills-and-3kg-of-‘ice’/

 

Woman arrested for pretending to be a royal
By Ansuma Sridokkham 
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police yesterday arrested a 27-year-old Bangkokian who allegedly claimed to be MR Mannarumas Yukol and sought money in exchange for giving others a chance to attend the Abhidhamma prayer for His Majesty King Bhumibold Adulyadej at the Grand Palace on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955424-woman-arrested-for-pretending-to-be-a-royal/

 

A new meeting point to be opened at Don Meuang airport

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Airport of Thailand Company, in cooperation with the Miracle Group, will launch a new service on December 31 on the fourth floor of Don Meuang airport to cater to the need of the working passengers while they are waiting to board flights or to connect flights.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955425-a-new-meeting-point-to-be-opened-at-don-meuang-airport/

 

Passenger van operators want to return to Victory Monument

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Operators of inter-provincial passenger van service have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha asking for their vehicles to be relocated back to the Victory Monument, claiming that both the operators and passengers have been affected by the change of the parking site.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955426-passenger-van-operators-want-to-return-to-bangkoks-victory-monument/

 

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake shakes Central America

 

 

EL SALVADOR: -- A strong, magnitude 7.0 earthquake has shaken the coast of Central America. The US Geological Survey initially rated the ‘quake at 7.2, then later downsized it.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955427-magnitude-70-earthquake-shakes-central-america/

 

Revised peace deal signed in Colombia

 

 

BOGOTO: -- Colombians voted no to the first peace deal signed by President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono last month so they’ve signed another peace deal with minor revisions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955428-revised-peace-deal-signed-in-colombia/

 

50 years of Turkish steps towards and back from the European Union

 

 

ANKARA: -- Turkey’s first steps towards accession to Europe go back more than 50 years, when Ankara asked for an association agreement with the European Economic Community. Negotiations officially began in 2005.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955429-50-years-of-turkish-steps-towards-and-back-from-the-european-union/

 

Arrests made as Israel fires rage for third consecutive day

 

 

HAIFA: -- Israel’s police chief says arrests have been made in connection with raging forest fires in Haifa and the West Bank.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955430-arrests-made-as-israel-fires-rage-for-third-consecutive-day/

 

Rohingya Muslims ‘squeezed by callous actions’ of Myanmar and Bangladesh – Amnesty International

 

 

MYANMAR: -- Amnesty International says Rohingya Muslims are being “squeezed by the callous actions of both the Myanmar and Bangladesh authorities.”

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955431-rohingya-muslims-‘squeezed-by-callous-actions’-of-myanmar-and-bangladesh-–-amnesty-international/

 

Trump's team to raise millions for Jan. 20 events

By STEVE PEOPLES

 

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The scramble to shape his administration underway, President-elect Donald Trump's team has simultaneously begun turning its attention to raising tens of millions of dollars for festivities related to his Washington inauguration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955432-trumps-team-to-raise-millions-for-jan-20-events/

 

The military parade for Donald Trump has come early

By ROBERT BURNS

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The military parade for Donald Trump has come early. Two months before Inauguration Day festivities, an extraordinary number of recently retired generals, including some who clashed with President Barack Obama's administration, are marching to the president-elect's doorstep for job interviews.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955433-the-military-parade-for-donald-trump-has-come-early/