DSI to arrest Dhammachayo if he fails to surrender this Wednesday

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation will immediately arrest Phra Dhammachayo if he fails to turn himself in this coming Wednesday to acknowledge the charges of conspiracy in money laundering and accepting ill-gotten gains.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955971-dsi-to-arrest-dhammachayo-if-he-fails-to-surrender-this-wednesday/

Mother enraged after daughter drank cockroach-filled tea from CoCo

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

A mother shared photos of a cockroach-filled bubble tea from CoCo Tea, a famous Korean franchise beverage chain, after her teen daughter had almost slurped up the entire glass of cockroach-flavored tea.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955970-mother-enraged-after-daughter-drank-cockroach-filled-tea-from-coco/

PM presides over the opening of “zero waste” learning centre in Chiang Rai

 

 

CHIANG RAI: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Monday presided over the opening of a “zero waste” learning centre in Ban Pong Srinakorn, Pa Daed district of Chiang Rai province during his one-day inspection trip of this northern province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955990-pm-presides-over-the-opening-of-“zero-waste”-learning-centre-in-chiang-rai/

 

School director removed for wearing red

 

 

RANONG: -- The Office of Basic Education Commission has ordered the immediate transfer of a school director from Ranong province to the office in Bangkok temporarily after about 100 people rallied in front of the school to protest against her for wearing red on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955991-school-director-removed-for-wearing-red/

 

Fine Arts Department unveils design of Royal funeral pyre

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The blueprint of the Royal funeral pyre for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was unveiled on Monday by the Fine Arts Department.

 

Fine Arts director-general Ananda Chuchoti said on Monday that the design of the funeral pyre was based on the design of traditional pyres constructed since the beginning of the Rattanakosin era and followed the concept about the divine status of the Thai kings.

 

The Royal pyre also illustrates the Mount Sumaeru, an imagery sacred mountain where the divine spirits of Kings will return to.

 

The Royal funeral pyre will be 50.49 metres high with seven-tier roof and a spire from the ground at Sanam Luang.

 

Besides the funeral pyre, there is a pavilion which can accommodate up to 2,800 VIPs, including members of the Royal Family, attending the funeral ceremony. The ceremonial ground can accommodate another 7,400 participants.

 

The funeral pyre was designed by Mr Satawan Homsai, architectural director at Fine Arts Department, Mr Korkiat Thongpud, an engineer and architect Mr Thirachart Veerayuththanont.

 

Construction of the Royal coffin which was made of Chan sandal wood has been completed. Royal carriages to be used in the ceremony are under maintenance.

 

A religious ceremony will be held on December 19 and a foundation stone will be sunk into the ground in the middle of Sanam Luang prior to the commencement of the construction of the funeral pyre and other buildings scheduled in January with all the construction works to be completed next September.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/fine-arts-department-unveils-design-of-royal-funeral-pyre/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-29

 

Phuket tour guides, bus drivers demand action for lost jobs

Phuket Gazette 

 

          

Members of the Andaman Tour guide Association gathered at Provincial Hall today to complain that their jobs are being stolen by unlicensed operators. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- A group of local tour guides and a group of local tour bus operators simultaneously submitted letters at Phuket Provincial Hall today demanding that action be taken against illegal tour guides and operations "stealing" their jobs. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955992-phuket-tour-guides-bus-drivers-demand-action-for-lost-jobs/

 

Junta Weighs Emergency Cyber Committee With Censorship Powers

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

   

Original background photo : yohki/ flickr

 

BANGKOK — Citing urgent cyberthreats, a junta-appointed body Monday considered a proposal to create a temporary authority to police online content before supporting legislation is passed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955993-govt-weighs-emergency-cyber-committee-with-censorship-powers/

 

Paiboon backs controversial orator Orapim’s renewed US visa application
By The Nation

 

Paiboon

 

BANGKOK: -- JUSTICE Minister General Paiboon Koomchaya has instructed the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to issue a letter of recommendation in support of a renewed attempt by a well-known orator to secure a US visa.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955994-paiboon-backs-controversial-orator-orapim’s-renewed-us-visa-application/

 

Yala security stepped up as bomb threat note found
By The Nation

 

 

YALA: -- SECURITY was tightened yesterday in Yala’s Betong district following the discovery of a note apparently referring to planned bomb attacks in deep South cities on the evening of December 28 and assaults on military bases and power poles on New Year’s Eve.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955995-yala-security-stepped-up-as-bomb-threat-note-found/

 

Mahakan Fort demolition set to start
By TANATPONG KONGSAI, 
CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION

 

Officers from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) install a sign in front of Mahakan Fort Community |yesterday informing residents about the BMA’s decision to relocate them and demolish buildings in the area.

 

BANGKOK: -- DEMOLITION of the ancient Mahakan Fort Community is set to start in February, despite repeated pleas from residents who have offered to contribute to a living museum in exchange for the right to occupy a corner of the area.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955996-mahakan-fort-demolition-set-to-start/

 

Why traceability is vital for Thailand’s food chain
By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Tracing agricultural products from the field to the fork is one way consumers can help farmers while securing good food for themselves and also ensuring sustainability and justice in the food supply chain.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955997-why-traceability-is-vital-for-thailand’s-food-chain/

 

UPDATE:

 

NRSA urges PM to act now on cyber security
By PRAPASRI OSATHANON 
THE NATION

 

Prayut encouraged to exercise new special powers.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) yesterday endorsed a report to modify the cyber-security draft bill and proposed the prime minister exercise his special power in accordance the Article 265 of the new charter to take action before the bill becomes law.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955993-govt-weighs-emergency-cyber-committee-with-censorship-powers/?do=findComment&comment=11377531

 

UPDATE:

 

Dhammachayo not above the law, Paiboon says as deadline looms
By PIYANUCH TAMNUKASETCHAI, 
SURIYA PATATHAYO 
THE NATION

 

Dhammachayo

 

BANGKOK: -- JUSTICE MINISTER GENERAL Paiboon Koomchaya yesterday ordered the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to join police in arresting Pathum Thani-based Wat Dhammakaya abbot Phra Dhammachayo, saying the monk is not above the law.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955971-dsi-to-arrest-dhammachayo-if-he-fails-to-surrender-this-wednesday/?do=findComment&comment=11377535

 

CPB to spend Bt2 billion to renovate Tha Tien market and Nagaraphirom Park
By PHOOWADON DUANGMEE 
THE NATION

 

Nagaraphirom Park has a splendid view of Wat Arun – the Temple of Dawn – on the west bank of the Chao Phraya.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE Crown Property Bureau will revitalise and renovate the historic Tha Tien market, as well as Nagaraphirom Park and properties on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, authorities have said, with the landscape beautification aimed to unite the area and highlight the Grand Palace, temples and heritage buildings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955998-cpb-to-spend-bt2-billion-to-renovate-tha-tien-market-and-nagaraphirom-park/

 

Hopes for an upturn in exports for last two months
By   THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND expects see improvement in its exports for the last two months of this year on the back of the upward trend in agricultural product prices, estimated rises in the price of oil-related products and depreciation of the baht, the Ministry of Commerce said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955999-hopes-for-an-upturn-in-exports-for-last-two-months/

 

VIDEO: Lopburi Monkey Party 2016

 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956000-video-lopburi-monkey-party-2016/

 

 

Tax break on goods needed to fuel economy, says BOT chief 
By SUCHEERA PINIJPARAKARN 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT hopes a proposed move to spark a shopping spree by offering tax breaks on goods at the end of the year will continue the momentum achieved by economic stimulus activities in the fourth quarter, said Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956001-tax-break-on-goods-needed-to-fuel-economy-says-bot-chief /

 

Bird flu returns to Europe as France becomes the latest country to find H5N8 avian influenza in wild ducks

 

 

PARIS: -- Cases of H5N8 bird flu have been detected in wild ducks in Northern France amid a recent outbreak of the disease in Europe.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956003-bird-flu-returns-to-europe-as-france-becomes-the-latest-country-to-find-h5n8-avian-influenza-in-wild-ducks/

 

 

‘Mr. Flirt’ teaches new migrants how to approach women in Germany

 

 

DORTMUND: -- Horst Wenzel, dubbed ‘Germany’s number one love expert’, has been volunteering his services to teach new migrants how to flirt and approach women.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956004-‘mr-flirt’-teaches-new-migrants-how-to-approach-women-in-germany/

 

 

Francois Fillon: the ‘dark horse’ who wants to change France

 

 

PARIS: -- Francois Fillon, France’s dark horse in the primaries is now a strong favourite for president.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956006-francois-fillon-the-‘dark-horse’-who-wants-to-change-france/

 

A dire climate warning for the Arctic

Catherine Hardy

 

 

• Fossil fuel warning
• 19 “regime shifts” identified
• Some communities adapting better than others

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956007-a-dire-climate-warning-for-the-arctic/

 

At least 10 injured in US campus shooting

Catherine Hardy

 

 

COLUMBUS: -- At least ten people are reported to have been injured in the US state of Ohio in an attack that was carried out by two assailants at Ohio State University.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956009-at-least-10-injured-in-us-campus-shooting/

 

Chernobyl nuclear disaster site sealed with massive steel shield

 

 

CHERNOBYL: -- On April 26, 1986 a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded, causing an environmental disaster never before seen, and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956011-chernobyl-nuclear-disaster-site-sealed-with-massive-steel-shield/

 

Trump drama rolls on: Disputes, falsehoods hit transition

By JULIE PACE and CATHERINE LUCEY

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The drama, disputes and falsehoods that permeated Donald Trump's presidential campaign are now roiling his transition to the White House, forcing aides to defend his baseless assertions of illegal voting and sending internal fights spilling into public.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956013-trump-drama-rolls-on-disputes-falsehoods-hit-transition/

 

UPDATE:

 

Terrorism suspected in car-and-knife attack at Ohio State

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and JULIE CARR SMYTH

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Somali-born Ohio State University student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians on campus and then got out and began stabbing people with a butcher knife Monday before he was shot to death by an officer. Police said they are investigating whether it was a terrorist attack.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956009-at-least-10-injured-in-us-campus-shooting/?do=findComment&comment=11377640

 

In drawn-out battle of Mosul, limits of Iraqi military show

By HAMZA HENDAWI and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA

 

BAGHDAD (AP) — When Iraq's top generals finalized the plan to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group, they gave themselves six months to finish the job.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956016-in-drawn-out-battle-of-mosul-limits-of-iraqi-military-show/

 

Thai man who stomped on six year old boy's head walks free from court

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A Thai man who repeatedly kicked a six year old boy in the head as he lay helpless on the floor yesterday walked free from a Minburi court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956019-thai-man-who-stomped-on-six-year-old-boys-head-walks-free-from-court/

 

Thai teacher's novel approach to stop students cheating in class

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

HAT YAI: -- Take a good look at our picture this morning. It looks like a normal Thai class with the teacher instructing the pupils from the front.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956020-thai-teachers-novel-approach-to-stop-students-cheating-in-class/

 

More trouble looms for Thai celeb as hotel raided in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Thairath

 

CHIANG MAI: -- More trouble is on the horizon for a Thai celebrity caught up in the saga of the beating up of a major general's son at a Chiang Mai bar.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956022-more-trouble-looms-for-thai-celeb-as-hotel-raided-in-chiang-mai/

 

Enjoy your trip - Thai man nabbed for putting the magic in the Full Moon Party

 

Picture: Daily News

 

KOH SAMUI: -- Police in Koh Samui have announced the arrest of a man who had almost four kilos of magic mushrooms in his fridge.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956023-enjoy-your-trip-thai-man-nabbed-for-putting-the-magic-in-the-full-moon-party/