Grab Thailand announces launch of new car pooling service in Bangkok

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Travelers in Bangkok will soon be able to use car pooling to make journeys in the capital.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/grab-thailand-announces-launch-of-new-car-pooling-service-in-bangkok/18847/

Submit your photos for the 2017 Thaivisa Calendar

 

Continuing the great work done by Tywais and team in previous years, it's that time of year for starting the design of the 2017/2560 Thaivisa Calendar.

 

Previous calendars, 2010-2016, were a great success due to the excellent photo contributions from Thaivisa members.

 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956062-submit-your-photos-for-the-2017-thaivisa-calendar/

 

Andrew Sachs, the much loved Fawlty Towers actor, dies aged 86

Telegraph Reporters 

 

Andrew Sachs, the much loved Fawlty Towers actor famed for his role as Manuel, has died at the age of 86, his wife has announced.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956569-andrew-sachs-the-much-loved-fawlty-towers-actor-dies-aged-86/

 

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn presided over merit-making ceremony marking the 50th day of the passing of King Rama IX

 

BANGKOK, 2 December 2016 (NNT) - His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodintharathepayavarangkun yesterday presided over the royal merit-making ceremony marking the 50th day of the passing of his Royal Father, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at the Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.

 

His Majesty the new King was accompanied on this occasion by the royal sisters and his children including His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti. 

Arriving at the Dusit Throne Hall at about 5 p.m., His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn laid the royal wreath of Queen Sirikit -- royal consort of the late King Rama IX, followed by his own wreath.

 

He then paid respect to the royal remains and to the Buddha image of the Ninth Reign respectively. This was followed by the chanting of prayers by a chapter of 30 monks and a sermon given by Venerable Phra Thepsangvorayan from Borvoranivet Monastery.

 

The sermon, entitled Bhumibol Dhamma-gatha (ภูมิพลธรรมกถา), was about the five dhamma principles that King Rama IX upheld and formed the strength behind his success in developing the country during the 70 years of his reign.

 

Those principles were the royal faith, perserverance, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom. The sermon was followed by a set of prayers by four monks, after which His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn presented necessities and saffron robes to the officiating monks. He then paid homage to the royal remains before leaving the Grand Palace. 

And in conjunction with the royal merit-making ceremony on the 50th day of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn commanded that a set of six books be published for distribution.

 

In the set are, among others, a book entitled ‘When I Left Siam for Switzerland’ written by King Bhumibol, the cartoon version of The Story of Mahajanaka, a photo book about Thong Daeng royal pet dog, and a collection of articles about His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

 

-- nnt 2016-12-02

Frenchman jumps to his death in Pattaya

 

 

PATTAYA: -- A 71-year-old French national jumped to his death last night from the sixth floor of a famous shopping centre in Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956588-frenchman-jumps-to-his-death-in-pattaya/

 

BREAKING:

 

Thailand waives Tourist Visa fee for ALL nationalities

file photo

 

BANGKOK:-- Thailand is waiving the 1,000 baht fee for a single entry tourist visa for all nationalities from Dec 1st 2016 to 28 February 2017.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956583-thailand-waives-tourist-visa-fee-for-all-nationalities/

 

Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon

By LOLITA C. BALDOR

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary, making the announcement at a post-election victory rally in Cincinnati.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956582-trump-to-nominate-retired-gen-james-mattis-to-lead-pentagon/

 

Retail business expect 20-30 sales increase from Government’s campaigns

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Retail business expects a 20-30% sales increase from the government's launch of several packages aimed at boosting public spendings in the New Year season.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956589-retail-business-expect-20-30-sales-increase-from-government’s-campaigns/

 

Accident at Heroines Monument leaves Phuket traffic cop in ICU

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

It is believed L/C Thanakorn Jimjuan fell asleep at the wheel of the vehicle when the accident occurred. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A traffic police officer from the Phuket City Police is currently in ICU at Vachira Phuket Hospital after crashing his car into chain barriers circling Heroines Monument last night (Dec 1).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956592-accident-at-heroines-monument-leaves-phuket-traffic-cop-in-icu/

 

$1m ADB aid in support of Thai water management 
By  THE NATION 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE THAI government is set to receive a US$1 million (Bt35 milion) technical assistance to help improve the country’s overall water resource management efficiency, starting from river basin level, as well as strengthen capacity development for river basin integrated planning in the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956594-1m-adb-aid-in support-of-thai-water-management /

 

Europol ‘Operation Avalanche’ strikes at global online crime network

 

 

Europol says a giant network of hijacked computers suspected of attacking online banking customers has been dismantled.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956595-europol-‘operation-avalanche’-strikes-at-global-online-crime-network/

 

OAE urges govt to extend rice price stabilizing program

 

BANGKOK, 2 December 2016 (NNT) - The Office of the Agricultural Economics (OAE) suggested that the government extend its assistance for rice farmers until August next year, enabling farmers to sell their grains at 9,500 baht per ton. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956600-oae-urges-govt-to-extend-rice-price-stabilizing-program/

 

Ayutthaya to promote employment with city cleanup

 

AYUTTHAYA, 2 December 2016 (NNT) - In the latest bid to promote employment and environmental sustainability, Ayuthaya province is preparing to launch an urban cleanliness campaign involving local workforce recruitment. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956601-ayutthaya-to-promote-employment-with-city-cleanup/

 

Cop hurt in failed jailbreak in Jomtien

 

PATTAYA:--Two jail inmates are back behind bars after a failed escape attempt at Pattaya Provincial Court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956602-cop-hurt-in-failed-jailbreak-in-jomtien/

 

UPDATE:

 

US congratulates King Rama X

 

 

The American ambassador to Thailand today sent congratulatory message on the ascension to the throne of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956540-new-king-officially-named-“hm-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-bodindradebayavarangkun/?do=findComment&comment=11388228

 

Bali Hai development enters Phase 2

 

PATTAYA:-- Chonburi officials began planning the next phase of development for Bali Hai Pier following the eviction of hundreds of parked speedboats.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956604-bali-hai-development-enters-phase-2/

 

Army launches crackdown on taxi parking

 

PATTAYA:-- The military launched its promised crackdown on taxi drivers parking in prohibited areas and blocking traffic.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956606-army-launches-crackdown-on-taxi-parking/

 

Water supply tops list of Pattaya residents’ gripes

 

PATTAYA:--City legal chief Sretapol Boonsawat was joined department heads and representatives from the Provincial Waterworks Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority and other utilities at city hall to meet with members of Pattaya’s 42 communities.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956607-water-supply-tops-list-of-pattaya-residents’-gripes/

 

Singapore to seek harsher penalties against drink driving

 

 

SINGAPORE: -- Motorists who drink and drive in Singapore will face harsher punishment as authorities concerned are to review penalties for road traffic offenses in an attempt to clampdown on irresponsible road users, The Straits Times Online reported on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956609-singapore-to-seek-harsher-penalties-against-drink-driving/

 

UPDATE:

 

Frenchman Jumps To Death At Central Festival Pattaya

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Patrons in front of CentralFestival Pattaya in this May 15, 2015 file photo.

 

PATTAYA — An elderly French national fell to his death at Pattaya’s largest shopping mall Thursday night, according to police, who ruled it a suicide.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956588-frenchman-jumps-to-his-death-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=11388346

 

‘Ethnic cleansing’ reported in South Sudan

Luke Barber

 

 

A process of ‘ethnic cleansing’ is underway in South Sudan’s civil war, the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) has warned.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956613-‘ethnic-cleansing’-reported-in-south-sudan/

 

LPG gas plant in Phrapradaeng ordered to cease operation temporarily

 

BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court yesterday ordered Siam Gas and Petrochemical (SGP) to cease its gas transportation operation at its Phrapradaeng plant in Samui Prakarn following complaints and suspecion of its safety standards by residents in the areas.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956622-lpg-gas-plant-in-phrapradaeng-ordered-to-cease-operation-temporarily/

 

 

Swede dies in accident in Hua Hin

by Maria Jønsson

 

The street where the accident occured. Taken from Google Maps.

 

HUA HIN: -- A 68-year-old Swedish man has died after being hit by a car at an intersection where he went by motorcycle taxi. The man was a resident in Stockholm, and the Foreign Ministry in Sweden confirms that his relatives have been informed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956625-swede-dies-in-accident-in-hua-hin/

 

Immigration chief urges strict safety checks in Phuket

Phuket Gazette

 

          

Gen Nathathorn speaks to a tourist at the Immigration Office. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: -- Officials are tightening security checks at Phuket immigration in preparation for the high season, in accordance with orders issued by the Immigration Commissioner yesterday. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956627-immigration-chief-urges-strict-safety-checks-in-phuket/

 

Criticism Prompts Govt Rethink Of Workout Wednesday

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha joins an exercise session on Wednesday with other officials at Government House in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Ninety minutes of mandatory weekly exercise imposed by junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on all bureaucrats nationwide has been moved to a later time, apparently to ward off criticism that officials were forced to drop their work to comply.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956628-criticism-prompts-govt-rethink-of-workout-wednesday/

 

Nokia is making a comeback! New Android smartphone to launch next year

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

A new range of Nokia smartphones are set to be released in 2017.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/nokia-is-making-a-comeback-new-android-smartphone-to-launch-next-year/18855/

So the ‘groundbreaking’ iPhone 8 will be a lot like the Galaxy S7 Edge, claims new report

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The new design for the smartphone from Apple, dubbed the iPhone 8, is expected to be unveiled in September 2017.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/so-the-groundbreaking-iphone-8-will-be-a-lot-like-the-galaxy-s7-edge-claims-new-report/18858/

Son did not attack elderly woman who attempted to jump from Phuket bridge, confirmed

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Vocational College students assist Ms Lai at the time of the incident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The elderly woman who was talked down from jumping from a bridge in Phuket Town on November 24 was not attacked by her son as earlier suspected, she is actually suffering the early stages of Alzheimer, a staffer at the Phuket Protection Center for the Destitute has confirmed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956644-son-did-not-attack-elderly-woman-who-attempted-to-jump-from-phuket-bridge-confirmed/

 

Flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat claims one life

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 2 December 2016 - Heavy rains that spurred flooding in 3 districts of Nakhon Si Thammarat have resulted in dangerous conditions in the province and have already claimed one life. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956645-flooding-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-claims-one-life/

 

Unlicensed hotels given two months to register

Kongleaphy Keam

 

 

PHUKET:-- Unlicensed hotels in Phuket have been given a two-month deadline to become legally registered or face consequences.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956678-unlicensed-hotels-given-two-months-to-register/