THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 2 Dec 2016

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New King officially named “HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary the on Thursday night notified the director-general of Public Relations Department the official name of the new King in Thai and English.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956540-new-king-officially-named-“hm-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-bodindradebayavarangkun/

 

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One dead, 39 injured as bus flips and demolishes bus shelter in Songkhla

 

 

One woman died and many more were injured when a bus carrying local officials flipped in the rain on a bend in Songkhla.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956513-one-dead-39-injured-as-bus-flips-and-demolishes-bus-shelter-in-songkhla/

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Baby murdered and thrown out with the trash in Udon

 

 

Police in Udon were notified after a newborn baby was found thrown out in the trash by a refuse collector near a public park.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956519-baby-murdered-and-thrown-out-with-the-trash-in-udon/

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Police hunt Thai woman accused of stealing B130,000 from Phuket tourist

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It appears that the money was stolen from a draw and was not kept locked away in a safe. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Patong Police are currently looking for a woman, believed to be Thai, who is alleged to have stolen more than B130,000 from a Canadian tourist when spending time with him in his hotel room.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956516-police-hunt-thai-woman-accused-of-stealing-b130000-from-phuket-tourist/

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The DSI and the police will decide when to arrest Dhammachayo: Gen Paiboon

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Paiboon Kumchaya said on Thursday day he had assigned Department of Special Investigation director-general Pol Col Paisit Wongmuang and the deputy chief of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Srivara Rangseepromnakul to exercise their discretion when they will arrest Phra Dhammachayo, the abbot of Wat Dhammakaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956542-the-dsi-and-the-police-will-decide-when-to-arrest-dhammachayo-gen-paiboon/

 

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Marlin Sky pub faces closure for locating close to an educational institution

 

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai provincial authorities will be asked to close down Marlin Sky pub after it was discovered that it is located in close vicinity to an educational institution which is prohibited by law, said Mr Visit Visitsora-ath, director-general of Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection, on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956543-marlin-sky-pub-in-chiang-mai-faces-closure-for-locating-close-to-an-educational-institution/

 

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AIDS infection rate among 15-19 years old age group twice that of older age groups

 

 

BANGKOK: -- AIDS virus infection among Thai youths aged between 15-19 is two times higher than the infection rate of youths in the 20-24 age group, said Dr Nittaya Panupark Puengpapong, head of the infection prevention team of the AIDS Research Centre of the Thai Red Cross Society.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956544-aids-infection-rate-among-15-19-years-old-age-group-twice-that-of-older-age-groups/

 

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Tourism Authority trying to lure back Chinese tourists

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Judithbluepool/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming to attract more tourists from China following the drop in arrivals caused by bad experiences provided by shady low-cost tour operators organizing trips to Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956545-tourism-authority-trying-to-lure-back-chinese-tourists/

 

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Kuwaiti arrested for credit card fraud in Pattaya

By Albert Jack -

 

 The suspect (Right)

 

PATTAYA: -- On November 30 Pattaya police arrested a twenty-three year old Kuwaiti national after reports of a bank card theft.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956546-kuwaiti-arrested-for-credit-card-fraud-in-pattaya/

 

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Tirade of abuse at Phuket Traffic Police earns defamation charge

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The man was seen on VDO hurling abuse at a traffic police officer. Photo: Eakkapop Thontub

 

PHUKET: -- A motorist in Phuket Town who railed against a traffic police officer for issuing him a parking ticket because the man had blocked a driveway in a red-and-white zone now faces a defamation charge for a tirade he later posted on Facebook.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956548-tirade-of-abuse-at-phuket-traffic-police-earns-defamation-charge/

 

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Vajiralongkorn Ascends The Throne As King Rama X

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

From left, Chief Justice Weeraphol Tangsuwan, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, head of the interim parliament, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai and Regent Prem Tinsulanonda at front bow to the new king in a still video image.

 

BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn completed his ascension to the throne as King Rama X of Thailand, the government announced Thursday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956540-new-king-officially-named-“hm-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-bodindradebayavarangkun/?do=findComment&comment=11387072

 

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Buddhism office sets up team focused on Dhammachayo’s surrender
By Piyanuch Tamnukasetchai, 
Suriya Patathayo, 
Kesinee Taengkhieo 
The Nation

 

Phra Dhammachayo

 

BANGKOK: -- THE National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has set up a team to negotiate the surrender of Phra Dhamma-chayo, the fugitive abbot of Wat Dhammakaya in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956542-the-dsi-and-the-police-will-decide-when-to-arrest-dhammachayo-gen-paiboon/?do=findComment&comment=11387079

 

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Tighter fishery laws and enforcement net results
By Petchanet Pratruangkrai 
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has taken steps to modernise and amend laws and regulations in compliance with the demands of the global community to increase sustainability of fishery resources, a leading police official said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956549-tighter-fishery-laws-and-enforcement-net-results/

 

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Chiang Mai pub beating reveals evils of privilege
By Sasithorn Ongdee 
 

 

BANGKOK" -- The idea that one group of society has certain “privileges” comes at a high cost. It also means the junta-led government continues to face allegations of “connections” routinely used to protect those privileges.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956550-chiang-mai-pub-beating-reveals-evils-of-privilege/

 

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Govt suggested to extend assistance measures for rice farmers

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 December 2017 (NNT) - The Office of Agricultural Economics has suggested the government extend its measures to assist farmers and maintain the stability of rice until August, saying the extended measures will help increase the domestic rice price to 9,500 baht/ton. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956552-thai-govt suggested-to-extend-assistance-measures-for-rice-farmers/

 

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Private sector to celebrate Thai fragrant jasmine rice’s winner's title

 

BANGKOK, 2 December 2016 (NNT) – The private sector will organize a party to celebrate Thai fragrant jasmine rice’s title win from the World Rice Conference. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956553-private-sector-to-celebrate-thai-fragrant-jasmine-rice’s-winners-title/

 

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Big Mac inventor dies, aged 98

 

 

Michael James Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac, has died at the age of 98.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956554-big-mac-inventor-dies-aged-98/

 

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Luxury crackdown sees China’s ‘super rich’ taxed extra for ‘super cars’

 

 

BEIJING: -- Communist China’s super rich are to be taxed an extra ten percent on so-called super cars.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956555-luxury-crackdown-sees-china’s-‘super-rich’-taxed-extra-for-‘super-cars’/

 

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Australia: protesters call for an end to offshore detention of asylum seekers

 

 

CANBERRA: -- Protesters have rallied outside the Australian parliament for a second consecutive day. They spent two hours standing in blood red water, calling for an end to the offshore detention of asylum seekers and for a controversial boat turnback policy to be scrapped.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956556-australia-protesters-call-for-an-end-to-offshore-detention-of-asylum-seekers/

 

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We are not seeking enemies – Putin

Catherine Hardy

 

 

MOSCOW: -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his highly-anticipated annual address to the country’s Federal Assembly.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956557-we-are-not-seeking-enemies-–-putin/

 

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‘Cultivated’ mafia boss is arrested in southern Italy

 

 

ROSARNO: -- A fugitive mafia boss with an apparent liking for high-brow literature was captured in southern Italy on Thursday after six years on the run.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956558-‘cultivated’-mafia-boss-is-arrested-in-southern-italy/

 

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Fidel Castro briefly reunited with Che Guevara: the Cuban leader’s ashes make the journey to Santiago

 

 

SANTA CLARA: -- Fidel Castro’s funeral cortege has resumed its journey to Santiago de Cuba, where the late Cuban leader will be laid to rest.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956559-fidel-castro-briefly-reunited-with-che-guevara-the-cuban-leader’s-ashes-make-the-journey-to-santiago/

 

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Opinion: a referendum puts Italy’s government to the test

 

 

Forecast

 

• If Italian voters reject a raft of proposed constitutional reforms on December 4, the government will likely resign.
• Should that happen, Parliament could avoid triggering early elections by appointing a caretaker government instead.
• The prospect of a victory by political parties that are critical of the eurozone will continue to create uncertainty in Italy and the rest of the currency area.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956560-opinion-a-referendum-puts-italy’s-government-to-the-test/

 

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Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin evacuated from South Pole

 

 

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, has been evacuated from the South Pole due to a medical condition.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956561-moonwalker-buzz-aldrin-evacuated-from-south-pole/

 

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Russia confirms ISS-bound Progress spaceship lost after launch

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

MOSCOW: -- Russia’s space agency has confirmed that an unmanned cargo ship launched on Thursday to take supplies to the International Space Station has been lost.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956562-russia-confirms-iss-bound-progress-spaceship-lost-after-launch/

 

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French President Hollande won’t seek re-election in 2017

 

 

PARIS: -- François Hollande, France’s most unpopular president in polling history, said on Thursday that he would not be seeking a second term in 2017.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956563-french-president-hollande-won’t-seek-re-election-in-2017/

 

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White House announces support for women in military draft

By JOSH LEDERMAN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is announcing its support for requiring women to register for the military draft.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956565-white-house-announces-support-for-women-in-military-draft/

 

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Trump salutes Carrier _ and himself _ for saving jobs

By JONATHAN LEMIRE

 

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donald Trump saluted workers, owners and himself Thursday at a Carrier plant in Indiana, declaring that a deal to keep a local plant open instead of moving operations to Mexico was only the first of many business victories to come in the U.S. with him as president.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956566-trump-salutes-carrier-_-and-himself-_-for-saving-jobs/

 

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Grief turns to anger amid reports of lack of fuel in crash

By FERNANDO VERGARA and JOSHUA GOODMAN

 

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — Authorities prepared Thursday to transport the bodies of dozens of victims of this week's air tragedy in Colombia as grief turned to anger amid indications the airliner ran out of fuel before slamming into the Andes. Bolivian aviation officials announced they were indefinitely suspending the charter company that operated the flight.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956567-colombia-air-tragedy-grief-turns-to-anger-amid-reports-of-lack-of-fuel-in-crash/

 

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'A clear shot' - police kill suspect, rescue children

By MARTHA BELLISLE and LISA BAUMANN

 

SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state police officer responding to a domestic violence call was fatally shot and his fellow officers were still "taking fire" as they removed him from a home, beginning an 11-hour standoff during which authorities say the gunman used two young children as human shields.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956568-a-clear-shot-us-police-kill-suspect-rescue-children/