Year-end night mass prayer and candle lighting for the beloved King scheduled

 

BANGKOK:-- The government is now prepared what it called "Candle Light of Siam" on the year-end night of December 31 with mass prayer across the country to dedicate to the beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955663-year-end-night-mass-prayer-and-candle-lighting-for-the-beloved-king-scheduled/

 

The week that was in Thailand news: Blimey! Bangkok braces for the Bulgarians.

 

 

It is in every politician’s job description: Must be able to put favorable spin on even the worst disasters. Here in Thailand like elsewhere in the world we have become painfully accustomed to the economic data barely reflecting our personal experiences while when tourist businesses are suffering the latest airport arrivals are said to be up fifty percent!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955716-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-blimey-bangkok-braces-for-the-bulgarians/

 

Peace and Order Maintaining Joint Command advises people to pay homage to HM in the afternoon

supawadee wangsri

 

BANGKOK, 26 November 2016 (NNT) –The Peace and Order Maintaining Joint Command has advised the public to pay homage to His Majesty the late King in the afternoon to reduce the length of waiting time.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955717-peace-and-order-maintaining-joint-command-advises-people-to-pay-homage-to-hm-in-the-afternoon/

 

Safety First: Phuket Airport security meets international standards

Zohaib Sikander

 

Passengers line up to run their bags through the new bag scanners that ASM has incorporated at the new terminal, before walking through a high-tech security net of full-body scanners and highly trained security personnel. Photo: Chutharat Plerin

 

PHUKET: News about the grand opening of the international terminal at Phuket International Airport (PIA) has littered the airwaves since its official ceremony in September. Like every new, large-scale project in Phuket, and indeed elsewhere in the world, the new terminal has had its fair share of teething problems – something the public has been quick to notice, criticize and rail about.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955718-safety-first-phuket-airport-security-meets-international-standards/

 

WHO labels PM exercise role model, says govt

By Natthapat Phromkaew - The Nation

 

 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) praised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for being an international role model for the benefits of exercise, while the government will set up a strategy to encourage more people to exercise regularly.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955719-who-labels-pm-exercise-role-model-says-govt/

 

Kingdom could become higher-education hub, says study.

By The Sunday Nation

 

Thailand has the potential to become home to world-class universities in the future, according to the Times Higher Education (THE).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955720-kingdom-could-become-higher-education-hub-says-study/

 

Woman who ‘admitted to royal fraud’ allowed bail

By KESINEE TANGKHIEW 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

A WOMAN accused of fraud and pretending to be a royal descendant has been released on bail after being arrested for allegedly tricking people into paying Bt100,000 each to enter the Throne Hall and pay respects before the King’s Urn without having to queue.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955721-woman-who-‘admitted-to-royal-fraud’-allowed-bail/

 

Fishermen hit by moves to counter industry abuses

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

WHILE abrupt and forceful law enforcement may have helped counter abuse in the Thai fishery sector in recent years, it has also had ripple effects on the livelihood of individual fishermen.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955723-fishermen-hit-by-moves-to-counter-industry-abuses/

 

Ombudsmen conference a triumph despite doubts

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

BANGKOK:-- DESPITE the claims of some critics that Thailand has been isolated by the international community since the 2014 military coup, the country recently hosted a highly praised conference of ombudsmen from all over the world.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955724-ombudsmen-conference-a-triumph-despite-doubts/

 

Turkey to Buenos Aires: worldwide rallies to protest violence against women

Joanna Gill

 

 

The UN is kicking off two weeks of actions to raise awareness of the large-scale cost to societies of psychological, physical and sexual violence against women and girls.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955725-turkey-to-buenos-aires-worldwide-rallies-to-protest-violence-against-women/

 

Barack Obama and Donald Trump offer contrasting responses to the death of Fidel Castro

 

 

The death of Fidel Castro brought a wave of reactions from politicians in the United States, including President Barack Obama, who offered condolences to the Castro family and extended “a hand of friendship” to the Cuban people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955726-barack-obama-and-donald-trump-offer-contrasting-responses-to-the-death-of-fidel-castro/

 

Deadly torrential rains cause havoc and destruction in Northern Italy

 

 

Flooding caused by torrential rain in northern Italy has claimed at least one victim while five people are still missing, according to local authorities.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955727-deadly-torrential-rains-cause-havoc-and-destruction-in-northern-italy/

 

Cuba announces nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro's death

 

 

One of the defining figures of the twentieth century, Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955729-cuba-announces-nine-days-of-mourning-for-fidel-castros-death/

 

Somalia: 11 killed in car bomb blast in the capital

ABDI GULED, Associated Press

 

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A car bomb exploded near a police station in a busy market in the Somali capital on Saturday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 16 others, a police official said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955731-somalia-11-killed-in-car-bomb-blast-in-the-capital/

 

Syrian troops capture east Aleppo neighborhood from rebels

BASSEM MROUE, Associated Press

 

BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian official blasted Turkey Saturday saying it is to blame for the death of its soldiers because it sent them to Syria, as the Syrian army said troops have captured a neighborhood in the northern city of Aleppo days after the government resumed its offensive on the besieged rebel-held eastern part of the city.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955732-syrian-troops-capture-east-aleppo-neighborhood-from-rebels/

 

Trump slams recount push as 'a scam,' says election is over

STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory, confronting the Green Party-backed effort for the first time even as he worked to address key Cabinet vacancies.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955734-trump-slams-recount-push-as-a-scam-says-election-is-over/

 

Suso again on target as AC Milan beats Empoli 4-1 in Serie A

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press

 

MILAN (AP) — Suso was again the architect of AC Milan's goals as his side beat Empoli 4-1 and moved into second spot in Serie A on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955735-suso-again-on-target-as-ac-milan-beats-empoli-4-1-in-serie-a/

 

Ronaldo scores 2 as Real Madrid equals Ancelotti's run

TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer

 

MADRID (AP) — Zinedine Zidane has matched another feat by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955736-ronaldo-scores-2-as-real-madrid-equals-ancelottis-run/

 

Bob Bradley lands 1st win; Tottenham's unbeaten start ends 

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — After a difficult introduction to English Premier League management, Bob Bradley's wait for a win is over.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955738-bob-bradley-lands-1st-win-tottenhams-unbeaten-start-ends/

 

Chelsea ends unbeaten Tottenham's start, stays top of league

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — After spending the last three seasons out on loan, Victor Moses is back at Chelsea and finally feeling at home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955739-chelsea-ends-unbeaten-tottenhams-start-stays-top-of-league/

 

Irish beat Australia 27-24, end Wallabies' Grand Slam bid

SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press

 

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland endured a fierce fightback to defeat Australia 27-24 and end the Wallabies' Grand Slam bid at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955740-irish-beat-australia-27-24-end-wallabies-grand-slam-bid/

 

With Hoeness back in charge, Bayern returns to winning ways 

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — With Uli Hoeness back in charge again, Bayern Munich bounced back from two straight defeats to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at home and keep pace with Bundesliga leader Leipzig on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955741-with-hoeness-back-in-charge-bayern-returns-to-winning-ways/

 

Rampant Monaco thrashes Marseille 4-0 in French league 

SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer

 

PARIS (AP) — Marseille's motto, "Droit au But," translates as "Straight to The Goal." Averaging three goals per match, Monaco has adopted the maxim this season and made it clear to its Mediterranean rival on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955742-rampant-monaco-thrashes-marseille-4-0-in-french-league/

 

Liverpool overcomes Coutinho injury, beats Sunderland 2-0

 

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool overcame the loss of Philippe Coutinho to an ankle injury in the first half to beat Sunderland 2-0 and keep up its title challenge in the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955743-liverpool-overcomes-coutinho-injury-beats-sunderland-2-0/

 

Aguero double earns City 2-1 win at Burnley 

 

BURNLEY, England (AP) — Sergio Aguero scored two scrappy goals as Manchester City recovered from conceding early to beat Burnley 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955744-aguero-double-earns-city-2-1-win-at-burnley/

 

7 dead, 1 missing in New Zealand fishing boat accident

NICK PERRY, Associated Press

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Seven people were killed and another person was missing after a chartered fishing boat disappeared from view in large waves at the entrance to a harbor near Auckland, New Zealand, authorities said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955746-7-dead-1-missing-in-new-zealand-fishing-boat-accident/

 

Coach gained parents' trust with skills before abusing kids

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — In an instant, Paul Lake's mind goes back more than three decades to a soccer field in Manchester and Barry Bennell's tricks with the ball.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955748-coach-gained-parents-trust-with-skills-before-abusing-kids/

 

This time, Hamilton won't lose sleep on eve of title decider

JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer

 

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This time, Lewis Hamilton is not going to lose any sleep on the eve of the Formula One title decider.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955750-this-time-hamilton-wont-lose-sleep-on-eve-of-title-decider/

 

Anti-Park protesters march in Seoul for 5th straight week

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press

 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For South Korean farmer Lee Hyo-shin, demanding the ouster of President Park Geun-hye was a slow and grueling 10-day journey atop a vehicle unable to move faster than 20 kilometers (12 miles) per hour.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955751-anti-park-protesters-march-in-seoul-for-5th-straight-week/

 

Latin Americans mourn "legendary" Fidel Castro

 

 

For many Latin Americans Fidel Castro was a hero, a David who took on the Goliath of US imperialism and won.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955753-latin-americans-mourn-legendary-fidel-castro/