AP FACT CHECK: Trump won presidency but lost popular vote

By LAURIE KELLMAN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's tweets can't erase the reality that he lost the popular vote in this month's election, according to The Associated Press' vote-counting operation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956034-ap-fact-check-trump-won-presidency-but-lost-popular-vote/

 

Interior Ministry commands all provinces to adopt zero-waste measure

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 November 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Interior has directed all provinces to push forward the Zero Waste Thailand campaign, in keeping with the administration's one-year, civil-state guideline to reduce waste by 5 percent next year. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956041-interior-ministry-commands-all-provinces-to-adopt-zero-waste-measure/

 

Lufthansa cancels 1,700 flights as two day pilots’ strike looms

 

 

FRANKFURT: -- Making the most of Monday’s flights from Frankfurt, passengers with Lufthansa are facing fresh misery on Tuesday and Wednesday with more strikes announced by the airline’s pilots.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956044-lufthansa-cancels-1700-flights-as-two-day-pilots’-strike-looms/

 

Extradition to Thailand for S. Fla. man accused of bizarre kidnapping is 'imminent,' lawyer says

 

By Paula McMahon

 

PALM BEACH: -- Time is running out for Shawn Abraham Shaw, who federal prosecutors say is an international fugitive who hid out in Palm Beach County after he kidnapped a wealthy U.S. businessman in Thailand and negotiated a $2 million ransom in December 2013.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956047-extradition-to-thailand-for-us-man-accused-of-bizarre-kidnapping-is-imminent-lawyer-says/

 

Thai economy in Oct grows

 

BANGKOK, 29 November 2016 (NNT) - The overall Thai economy in October still expanded well due to an increase in private consumption and public expenditure as well as continuously increasing agricultural production. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956048-thai-economy-in-oct-grows/

 

Great Barrier Reef suffered worst bleaching on record in 2016, report finds

By Hywel GriffithBBC News, Sydney

 

SYDNEY: -- Higher water temperatures in 2016 caused the worst destruction of corals ever recorded on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a study has found.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956049-great-barrier-reef-suffered-worst-bleaching-on-record-in-2016-report-finds/

 

Thailand invites Malaysia for talks on the Bangkok-KL High Speed Rail link

BY BERNAMA

 

BANGKOK: The State Railway of Thailand has sent a letter to the Malaysian railway authority, seeking to start discussions on the feasibility of a High-Speed Rail (HSR) connecting Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956051-thailand-invites-malaysia-for-talks-on-the-bangkok-kl-high-speed-rail-link/

 

SET up 6.81 points at opening /Bangkok Post

Exports for October drop 4.2%

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Trade Policy and Strategy Office of the Ministry of Commerce says exports for October declined by 4.2% causing worries for the country's economic growth.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956055-exports-for-october-drop-42/

 

Finance says financial aid packages as New Year gifts will bolster spendings

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Finance is hopeful that the financial packages that the government will roll out as New Year gifts for the low income people will help to increase purchasing power and bolster spendings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956058-finance-says-financial-aid-packages-as new-year-gifts-will-bolster-spendings/

 

First Stage Of Royal Succession Completed

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

(FILES) This file handout photo received from Thailand's Royal Bureau taken on August 01, 2011 shows Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn reading a statement during the opening ceremony of the new parliament at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok. / AFP PHOTO / ROYAL BUREAU / HO

 

BANGKOK — The first steps that would eventually lead to the formal succession of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn were completed Monday morning, with the cabinet convening to acknowledge his rightful claim to the throne as required by the constitution.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956060-first-stage-of-royal-succession-completed/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand's cabinet acknowledges appointment of a new king: defense minister

REUTERS

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the appointment of a new king, Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said, more than one month after the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956060-first-stage-of-royal-succession-completed/?do=findComment&comment=11378465

 

UPDATE:

 

Italian tourist injured in boat collision off Phuket released from hospital

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

The longtail boat sunk when it collided with a speed baot entering May bay at Phi Phi Island. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- An inspector from Phi Phi Police has confirmed to The Phuket News today (Nov 29) that the Italian tourist who was injured when a speed boat collided with a longtail boat in Maya Bay last Friday (Nov 25) has since been released from hospital.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955557-italian-tourist-injured-in-speedboat-longtail-collision-off-phi-phi-island/?do=findComment&comment=11378493

 

Army in Phuket probes military corruption allegations

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan (centre) leads the inspection at Surin Beach yesterday (Nov 28). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The Commander of the Royal Thai Army 41st Military Circle, which heads Army operations in Phuket, has reported that nine individuals have been questioned following a complaint accusing army officers of “collecting money” from business operators on the island.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956067-army-in-phuket-probes-military-corruption-allegations/

 

Chonburi’s coast bridge is becoming a popular tourist attraction

 

 

CHONBURI: -- Chonburi's new 3.42 kilometre long coast bridge is becoming a new popular tourist spot, and now construction is underway to extend it by additional three kilometres to ease traffic congestion in the town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956070-chonburi’s-coast-bridge-is-becoming-a-popular-tourist-attraction/

 

Najib says he will not tolerate foreign interference in Malaysia’s affairs

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that he would not tolerate foreign intervention in Malaysia’s domestic affairs, New Straits Times Online reported on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956072-najib-says-he-will-not-tolerate-foreign-interference-in-malaysia’s-affairs/

 

UPDATE:

 

Prince Vajiralongkorn Proclaimed King Rama X

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

A file photo of then-Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn

 

BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday became the new monarch of Thailand, succeeding his father King Bhumibol who died seven weeks ago at 88.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956060-first-stage-of-royal-succession-completed/?do=findComment&comment=11378633

 

UPDATE:

 

Who Is King Vajiralongkorn?

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

Born on July 28, 1952, Vajiralongkorn was the second child of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, and their only son. After completing his basic education, the prince enrolled at a military academies in Australia, and he later returned to Thailand to take up military career.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956060-first-stage-of-royal-succession-completed/?do=findComment&comment=11378647

 

German Loan Shark Suspect Fined And Freed

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

 

Officials search the home of German loan shark Wolfdieter Werner Mueller on Thursday afternoon in Nong Khai province.

 

NONG KHAI — Police said Tuesday they had fined and released a German man accused of running a loansharking operation who claims he was wrongly implicated by his ex-wife.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956073-german-loan-shark-suspect-fined-and-freed/

 

Benz driver ”Jenphop" in court - admits only to negligent driving

 

Picture Daily News

 

AYUTTHAYA: -- The rich heir accused of killing two graduate students in his Benz back in March has appeared in court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956076-benz-driver-”jenphop-in-court-admits-only-to-negligent-driving/

 

Navy seizes suspected IUU fishing boats in Phuket

The Phuket News

 

The seven suspected IUU fishing boats, falsely reported as registered in Bolivia, were seized at the Phuket’s Sri Thai Pier in Rassada. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

 

PHUKET: -- The Royal Thai Navy has seized seven of nine suspected illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) tuna fishing boats and charged three agents for presenting fake documents indicating the boats were registered in Bolivia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956079-navy-seizes-suspected-iuu-fishing-boats-in-phuket/

 

All is forgiven after shamed Thai TV star becomes a monk

 

Picture: Thairath

 

"Nott Graap Rot" respects everyone except his victim as he becomes "Monk Nott"

 

CHIANG RAI: -- The celebrity actor and presenter at the center of the case where he was caught on video making a motorcycle rider kowtow to his Mini has predictably become a monk for a while.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956080-all-is-forgiven-after-shamed-thai-tv-star-becomes-a-monk/

 

Colombia authorities say they are responding to plane crash 

 

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities are responding to an emergency after an airplane with 72 people on board has crashed on its way to Medellin's international airport.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956082-plane-carrying-footballers-from-brazil-crashes-in-colombia/

 

Phuket search launched for missing Russian, last seen drunk at beach

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers searched Kamala Beach for missing 39-year-old Russian tourist Mikhail Korneev last night to no avail. The search continues today (Nov 29). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Rescue workers are searching for a Russian man who disappeared into the water at Kamala Beach last night (Nov 28).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956088-phuket-search-launched-for-missing-russian-last-seen-drunk-at-beach/

 

Farangs famous to Thais that most expats have never heard of

By Prae Sakaowan 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- While most expats struggle to understand Thai people, these foreigners know a thing or two about how to win Thai hearts.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956089-farangs-famous-to-thais-that-most-expats-have-never-heard-of/

 

Eleven year old raped by "trusted" granddad, 68

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- An eleven year old girl who was left in the care of a granddad was raped by the 68 year old while her parents worked in another province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956091-eleven-year-old-raped-by-trusted-granddad-68/

 

"We will continue to rid the country of drugs" says national police rep as big busts continue

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

PHRAE: -- An upbeat national policeman has claimed that the force are winning the war on serious drugs as yet another big bust was reported.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956093-we-will-continue-to-rid-the-country-of-drugs-says-national-police-rep-as-big-busts-continue/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand's parliament invites crown prince to assume throne 
KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA, Associated Press
GRANT PECK, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's parliament on Tuesday named Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn as the new king, completing a formal step for the heir to take the throne following the death of his father last month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956060-first-stage-of-royal-succession-completed/?do=findComment&comment=11379059

 

Beach vendors asked to relocate in Phuket

 

 

PHUKET, 29 November 2016 (NNT) - Phuket authorities have taken serious actions against illegal vendors on public beaches. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956098-beach-vendors-asked-to-relocate-in-phuket/

 

AP Thailand overjoyed over TIME magazine’s recognition of Klong Toei football field

By The Nation

 

 

AP (Thailand) Plc became proud and overjoyed after its unusually-shaped football pitch in the midst of the Klong Toei community has been chosen by TIME magazine as one of 25 best inventions of 2016 worldwide. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956099-ap-thailand-overjoyed-over-time-magazine’s-recognition-of-klong-toei-football-field/