THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 28 Nov 2016

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Man injured in Rassada shootout, suspected gunman turns himself in 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET:-- A man was severely injured in a shooting incident in Rassada last night (Nov 26), he has been taken to Phuket International Hospital for treatment.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955794-man-injured-in-rassada-shootout-suspected-gunman-turns-himself-in/

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Four suspects nabbed and 4.9 million baht recovered from ATM robbery in Suphan Buri

 

 

SUPHAN BURI: -- Police have arrested four suspects in the robbery of a money bag meant for an ATM in Suphan Buri and have recovered almost all the 5.1 million baht stolen, according to Pol Maj-Gen Somprasong Yenthuam, commander of Chon Buri provincial police.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955833-four-suspects-nabbed-and-49-million-baht-recovered-from-atm-robbery-in-suphan-buri/

 

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NACC to be asked to probe Commerce Ministry for allowing wheat imports

 

BANGKOK: -- The Association for the Protection of Thai Constitution will lead a group of maize farmers to lodge a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission against the Commerce Ministry and the Products and Price Control Committee on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955834-nacc-to-be-asked-to-probe-commerce-ministry-for-allowing-wheat-imports/

 

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NHRC condemns of the killing of a pregnant woman in Pattani

 

 

PATTANI: -- The National Human Rights Commission has condemned the killing of a pregnant woman by suspected southern militants in Panareh district of Pattani on Saturday, calling it a brutal and inhuman act.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955835-nhrc-condemns-of-the-killing-of-a-pregnant-woman-in-pattani/

 

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NBTC makes 57.9 million from selling 16 “beautiful” phone numbers through auction

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has earned about 57.9 million baht from its public auction of its first lot of 16 “beautiful” phone numbers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955836-nbtc-makes-579-million-from-selling-16-“beautiful”-phone-numbers-through-auction/

 

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November 26 sets the record of the highest number of people paying tribute to the late King

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A total of 45,259 people paid tribute to the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Dusit Maha Prasart throne hall in the Grand Palace on Saturday November 26 – the highest number in a single day since the Bureau of the Royal Household has allowed members of the public to get into the throne hall to pay their final respect to their beloved Monarch.

 

Lt-Gen Pongsawat Pannachit, deputy commander of the First Army Region, said that, on the same day, a total of 144,073 people went to Sanam Luang to pay tribute to the late King, but only 45,259 were allowed to enter the Dusit Maha Prasart throne hall.

 

Because there were many more people showed up during weekends, making them having to wait for hours before being allowed into the Grand Palace, the general suggested that they should come on weekdays which would be more convenient for them and they would not have to wait for long hours.

 

Lt-Gen Pongsawat said that, after January 20 which marks the 100th day of the passing of the King, the chanting of prayers by monks would be halved from four times in a day and this would give more time for members of the public to pay tribute to the late King.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/november-26-sets-the-record-of-the-highest-number-of-people-paying-tribute-to-the-late-king/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-28

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DPM leads high-ranking officials and tour operators to attend Quality Tourism Road Show to Chengdu

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 November 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister led high-ranking officials and tour operators to attend a Tourism Road Show in China, clarifying laws on the suppression of illegal tour businesses and to enhance the Thai tourism industry. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955837-dpm-leads-high-ranking-officials-and-tour-operators-to-attend-quality-tourism-road-show-to-chengdu/

 

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Interior Ministry orders all provinces to expedite survey on places used to store rice nationwide

 

BANGKOK, 28 November 2016 (NNT) - The Interior Ministry has ordered all provinces to survey locations that can be used to store rice to formulate a systemic assistance and rice management strategy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955838-thai-interior-ministry-orders-all-provinces-to-expedite-survey-on-places-used-to-store-rice-nationwide/

 

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One more dengue fever-related death confirmed in Yala

 

 

BANGKOK, 28th November 2016 (NNT) - One mor dengue fever-related fatality has been confirmed in southern Yala province. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955839-one-more-dengue-fever-related-death-confirmed-in-yala/

 

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PM encourages Thais to purchase locally-made products

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 November 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister of Thailand has asked the public to help boost the domestic economy by buying the products of the famous “One Tambon One Product” project. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955840-pm-encourages-thais-to-purchase-locally-made-products/

 

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Govt to double 2018 provincial group development budget

 

 

AYUTTHAYA, 28 November 2016 (NNT) – The government will be doubling the provincial group development budget for the 2018 fiscal year to accommodate the Thai economic structure during the next 4-5 years and will be accepting suggestions from private sector, says DPM. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955841-govt-to-double-2018-provincial-group-development-budget/

 

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Bus Transporting 28 Tourists Overturns in Koh Samui Injuring 10

 

A tourist bus carrying 28 Chinese tourists toppled over on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Sunday.

 

KOH SAMUI – A tour bus transporting 28 Chinese tourists overturned on the Island of Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province on Sunday night, injuring 10 of the 28 passengers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955842-bus-transporting-28-tourists-overturns-in-koh-samui-injuring-10/

 

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Thailand to Promote 10 Year Visa for Medical Tourism

 

Medical Tourist Recovering from Plastic Surgery by Swimming Pool in Bangkok

 

BANGKOK – Thailand has come up with a new visa scheme in a bid to boost its medical tourism sector. On Tuesday, the Thai Cabinet extended to 10 years from one, the long-stay visa for foreigners aged 50 or older.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955843-thailand-to-promote-10-year-visa-for-medical-tourism/

 

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Fears over Computer Crime Act changes
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN

THE NATION

 

GROUPS WORRY ABOUT LIMITS ON EXPRESSION

 

BANGKOK: -- LATEST changes to the Computer Crime Act have not been officially completed, but they have already gained considerable momentum.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955844-fears-over-computer-crime-act-changes/

 

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Govt slams media over ‘bias’ exercise-campaign reports
By Anapat Deechuay

The Nation

 

PM Prayut led officials at Government House to do some exercise on Wednesday (file photo)

 

BANGKOK: -- Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Sunday rebuked media members for reporting “bias” reports about Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s controversial weekly exercise campaign.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955845-thai-govt-slams-media-over-‘bias’-exercise-campaign-reports/

 

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Champion speller Chaicharn reigns supreme at NJ Spelling Bee 2016
By The Nation

 

Pimpimol Kongkraingkrai, right, editor of NJ Digital, presents the top award of the NJ Spelling Bee 2016 to Chaicharn Khamkhom.

 

BANGKOK: -- FOLLOWING an intense, daylong battle featuring high school representatives from the country’s four regions, Chaicharn Khamkhon has been named this year’s NJ Spelling Bee champion.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955846-champion-speller-chaicharn-reigns-supreme-at-nj-spelling-bee-2016/

 

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Academics ask if govt creating 'poverty trap'
By Kesinee Taengkhiao 
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- ACADEMICS and representatives of non-government groups have urged the government to review whether its policies are keeping the poor “in a poverty trap” and favouring the business sector.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955847-academics-ask-if-thai-govt-creating-poverty-trap/

 

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Society 'needs to overcome stigma of HIV/Aids'
By Chularat Saengpassa 
The Nation

 

A picture from www.worldaidsday.org aims to stop the stigmatisation of people living with HIV.

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND’S society – and even people living with HIV/Aids – have not progressed very far when it comes to overcoming the stigma attached to the virus.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955848-society-needs-to-overcome-stigma-of-hivaids/

 

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Proposal to trim Kaeng Krachan heritage bid
By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

Photo credit by Kaeng Krachan National Park /FB

 

PHETCHABURI: -- AN AREA OF Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi that is being promoted for designation as a world heritage site may have to be reduced as neighbouring Myanmar maintains its strong stance in opposition to the United Nations recognition if a border dispute is not settled beforehand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955849-proposal-to-trim-kaeng-krachan-heritage-bid/

 

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Global business leaders convene at Horasis talks
By The Nation

 

At Horasis’ opening last night: from left: Dr Vacharee Phanchet, meeting cochair, Mrs and Dr FrankJurgen Richter, chair, and former prime minister of Japan Yukio Hatoyama.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE HORASIS ASIA Meeting kicked off yesterday as one of the biggest business forums in Bangkok this year as more than 350 businesspeople from across the world convened for a two-day meeting at the Shangri-la Hotel.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955850-global-business-leaders-convene-at-horasis-talks/

 

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Exercise drive must not be a flash in the pan
By The Nation

 

Thailand needs a serious national agenda on promoting workouts

 

BANGKOK: -- We have seen it time and time again – powerful political or business figures in tracksuits, leading workout campaigns, be it jogging or aerobics, only for the activities to end up as an exercise in futility.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955851-thai-editorial-exercise-drive-must-not-be-a-flash-in-the-pan/

 

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The Swiss reject rapid phase-out of nuclear power

 

 

BERN: -- The swiss have rejected the Green Party’s initiative to speed up the phasing out of the country’s nuclear power plants by 54.2% in a nationwide referendum.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955854-the-swiss-reject-rapid-phase-out-of-nuclear-power/

 

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Alain Juppe recognises defeat by Francois Fillon in French Republican primaries

 

 

PARIS: -- Francois Fillon looks set to win the French Republican primaries. With just over half of polling stations accounted for, Fillon had taken 68.4% of the vote. Alain Juppe has already conceded defeat and said that he will offer his support to Francois Fillon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955855-alain-juppe-recognises-defeat-by-francois-fillon-in-french-republican-primaries/

 

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Syrian army forces ‘retake’ key district in eastern Aleppo

 

 

ALEPPO: -- Hundreds of residents of eastern Aleppo have fled the shifting front lines, as Syrian government forces continue their push to cut the rebel-stronghold in two.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955856-syrian-army-forces-‘retake’-key-district-in-eastern-aleppo/

 

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Heavy rains force Athens metro stations to close

 

 

ATHENS: -- Heavy rains in Greece have flooded the streets in Athens.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955857-heavy-rains-force-athens-metro-stations-to-close/

 

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Blast at police barracks in Bologna hours before Italian Prime Minister Renzi’s visit

 

 

BOLOGNA: -- Authorities are investigating after a device exploded outside of a carabinieri barracks on the outskirts of Bologna, hours before Prime Minister Matteo Renzi was due to visit the city.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955858-blast-at-police-barracks-in-bologna-hours-before-italian-prime-minister-renzi’s-visit/

 

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Trump assails recount push, claims millions voted illegally

By STEVE PEOPLES and CALVIN WOODWARD

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump claimed without evidence Sunday that "millions" voted illegally in the national election, scoffing at Hillary Clinton's nearly 2 million edge in the popular vote and returning to his campaign mantra of a rigged race even as he prepares to enter the White House in less than two months.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955859-trump-assails-recount-push-claims-millions-voted-illegally/

 

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Election throws US plans for Syrian refugees into question

By WILSON RING

 

RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — Arabic language classes are drawing 25 to 30 people a week in preparation for the new arrivals in town. High school students are helping collect furniture and housewares for them, and employers have inquired about giving them jobs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955860-election-throws-us-plans-for-syrian-refugees-into-question/

 

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Trump aides say Cuban government will have to change

By ANNE FLAHERTY

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Cuban government must move toward enacting greater freedoms for its people and giving Americans something in return if it wants to keep warmer U.S. relations initiated by President Barack Obama, top aides to President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955861-trump-aides-say-cuban-government-will-have-to-change/

 

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Be My Eyes: How mobile phones are helping the blind to see

BY EURONEWS

 

 

Anne Hansen was not born blind, but around the age of 10-years-old she was told she had problems with her sight.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/be-my-eyes-how-mobile-phones-are-helping-the-blind-to-see/18780/