Bangkok is cheapest place in Southeast Asia that people actually want to visit: TripAdvisor

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Fevzi Dintas/Flickr

 

According to research from TripAdvisor, Bangkok is the most budget-friendly place to spend a week-long vacation during the high season, which is now through the end of February.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956687-bangkok-is-cheapest-place-in-southeast-asia-that-people-actually-want-to-visit-tripadvisor/

Alleged police killer shot dead by anti-narcotic officers

 

 

CHIANG MAI:-- A suspected drug trafficker wanted for killing a police officer in Chiang Mai on Wednesday was shot dead by police after two days of manhunt.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956710-alleged-police-killer-shot-dead-by-anti-narcotic-officers/

 

Free Bus Services During Late King’s Birthday Weekend

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Bus No. 515 is among the buses that will be free this weekend.

 

BANGKOK — Free bus services will be offered during the upcoming long Father’s Day weekend.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956712-free-bus-services-during-late-king’s-birthday-weekend/

 

Hundreds of police on 24-hour standby to arrest Phra Dhammachayo

By Suriya Patathayo, 
Sakda Samerpop 
The Nation

 

 

New deadline set for surrender if negotiations with temple officials fail

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956713-hundreds-of-police-on-24-hour-standby-to-arrest-phra-dhammachayo/

 

Politicians will get sufficient time to prepare for election, Meechai says

By KHANITTHA THEPPAJORN 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK:-- THE CHIEF of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), Meechai Ruchupan, assured politicians yesterday that they would have sufficient time to prepare for the election as the law on political parties is a top priority.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956714-politicians-will-get-sufficient-time-to-prepare-for-election-meechai-says/

 

Merit-making ceremony at Bhumibol Bridge

By Wasamon Audjarint 
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: Event is one of several paying tribute to beloved late monarch on occasion of his birthday; jazz performances also planned

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956715-merit-making-ceremony-at-bhumibol-bridge/

 

 

 

 

Royal flag raised at Ambhorn Sathan Villa

By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK:-- THE ROYAL Standard of the King of Thailand was raised at Ambhorn Sathan Villa, in Dusit Palace, at 8am yesterday after HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun accepted the invitation to ascend the Throne.

 

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

 

Activists call for change in cyber-crime law ‘loophole’

By Kasamakorn Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

In the struggle against Tungkum mining company, Suraphan Rujichaiyawat, a leading activist with the Rak Ban Kerd group in Loei, found himself indicted in court for several alleged crimes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956716-activists-call-for-change-in-cyber-crime-law-‘loophole’/

 

First lot of NGV buses arrived at Laem Chabang deep-sea port

 

 

The first lot of 99 Chinese-made natural gas-powered (NGV) buses have arrived at Laem Chabang deep-sea port and will be put on service for Bangkok’s bus commuters by the New Year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956717-first-lot-of-ngv-buses-arrived-at-laem-chabang-deep-sea-port/

 

Dhammachayo agrees to surrender provided he is granted bail

 

 

The embattled abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, Phra Dhammachayo, is ready to turn himself in to knowledge criminal charges against him on the condition that he is granted bail.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956718-dhammachayo-agrees-to-surrender-provided-he-is-granted-bail/

 

Thai Union outlines at women’s conference its efforts to fight slavery

By THE NATION

 

Darian McBain, Thai Union global director of sustainable development, at the panel discussion on cleaning the supply chain of forced labour at the Trust Women Conference 2016.

 

THAI UNION took part in the annual Trust Women Conference held on November 30, which discussed real solutions to empower women to fight slavery worldwide. The company was represented by Darian McBain, its global director of sustainable development.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956719-thai-union-outlines-at-women’s-conference-its-efforts-to-fight-slavery/

 

Formula One champion Nico Rosberg announces shock retirement

 

 

Newly crowned Formula One champion Nico Rosberg has announced he’s quitting the sport less than a week after winning his first world title with Mercedes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956720-formula-one-champion-nico-rosberg-announces-shock-retirement/

 

Austrian presidential debate descends into slanderous squabble

 

 

The final Austrian presidential debate was a less than cordial affair.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956721-austrian-presidential-debate-descends-into-slanderous-squabble/

 

Clown of Aleppo 'killed in Syrian or Russian air strike'

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

Reports from Syria say a social worker known as the “Clown of Aleppo” who helped the besieged city’s children has been killed in an air strike.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956723-clown-of-aleppo-killed-in-syrian-or-russian-air-strike/

 

France confirms second case of bird flu in a week

 

 

France has confirmed its second case of bird flu in less than a week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956724-france-confirms-second-case-of-bird-flu-in-a-week/

 

UK voters reject ''hard Brexit'' in shock Lib Dem by-election victory

 

 

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative government suffered a shock election result Friday losing a London constituency in what is being described as a protest against the UK leaving the European Union.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956726-uk-voters-reject-hard-brexit-in-shock-lib-dem-by-election-victory/

 

Florida man taken into custody in Bangkok for 2013 Phuket kidnapping charge
Darawan Naknakhon

 

 

PHUKET: A Florida man was taken into custody upon his arrival in Bangkok today (Dec 2) after being extradited from the US on charges issued in Phuket back in 2014 for the kidnapping of a fellow American in 2013.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956679-alleged-extortionist-flown-back-from-us-to-face-charges/#comment-11390532

 

Google Play reveals Thailand’s most popular Android apps of 2016

 

 

As the year draws to a close, Google has revealed its top apps and games, based on what’s been popular in the Google Play Store with users in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-play-reveals-thailands-most-popular-android-apps-of-2016/18860/

Netflix new offline mode isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

 

 

 

Earlier this week, Netflix announced the launch the one feature users have always wanted – an offline mode.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/netflix-new-offline-mode-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/18863/

New Thai king's first duty is to honor late father 

GRANT PECK, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's new king on Friday carried out his first official duty, attending a solemn religious ceremony to honor his father and predecessor who died seven weeks ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956728-new-thai-kings-first-duty-is-to-honor-late-father/

 

Gen Prem appointed president of the new King’s Privy Council

By SAKDA SAMERPHOP 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK:-- HIS Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday appointed Gen Prem Tinsulanonda as president of his Privy Council, effective immediately.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956729-gen-prem-appointed-president-of-the-new-king’s-privy-council/

 

World congratulates King Rama X

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

Royals, leaders and dignitaries send best wishes to His Majesty; Thais of all faiths seek blessings for new monarch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956730-world-congratulates-king-rama-x/

 

Native Americans stand by Standing Rock Sioux to defy corporate interests

Chris Cummins

 

 

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe protest against the construction of a $3.8bn access oil pipeline in North Dakota continues unabated despite the bitter cold.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956732-native-americans-stand-by-standing-rock-sioux-to-defy-corporate-interests/

 

After Brexit and Trump, the next political earthquake is in...The Gambia

 

 

The world has seen another political bombshell – and this time it is in Africa!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956733-after-brexit-and-trump-the-next-political-earthquake-is-inthe-gambia/

 

Trump speaks with Taiwan's president, risking China tensions

JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press
MATTHEW PENNINGTON, Associated Press

 

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump spoke Friday with the president of Taiwan, a move that will be sure to anger China.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956734-trump-speaks-with-taiwans-president-risking-china-tensions/

 

WhatsApp is about to STOP working on millions of smartphones – find out if your device is affected

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

There is some bad news coming if you are a WhatsApp fan and an owner of a Blackberry, Nokia or older Android smartphone.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/whatsapp-is-about-to-stop-working-on-millions-of-smartphones-find-out-if-your-device-is-affected/18868/

WaterNet sees growth for machines

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN 
THE NATION

 

Nattapol Praditphonlert, chief executive of WaterNet Plc, promotes the company's Daily Fresh drinking-water vending machines.

 

WATERNET Plc, a manufacturer and exporter of drinking-water vending machines under the Daily Fresh brand, will launch its latest innovation – a reverse vending machine – mid next year

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956746-waternet-sees-growth-for-machines/

 

SCB adjusts SME strategy for rise in transactional accounts

By SUCHEERA PINIJPARAKARN 
THE NATION

 

SIAM Commercial Bank (SCB) has embraced the relationship base as a key strategy to cater to businesses with an annual turnover of between Bt75 million and Bt500 million, in an effort to be the main operating bank for this customer segment.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956748-scb-adjusts-sme-strategy-for-rise-in-transactional-accounts/

 

US SD-WAN solutions firm eyes Thailand

By JIRAPAN BOONNOON 
THE NATION

 

Tricia Png, left, regional director, ASEAN at Silver Peak, and Shayne Stubbs, vice president of service provider and cloud, at the presentation of Software-Define- Wide-Area-Network (SD-WAN) solutions in Thailand.

 

SILVER Peak, a US-based provider of broadband and hybrid WAN solutions, sees Thailand as a market with huge growth potential in software-defined wide-area-network (SD-WAN) solutions, and one in which it expects to generate ten-fold revenue growth next year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956749-us-sd-wan-solutions-firm-eyes-thailand/

 

Prananporn ‘will fund One expansion’

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE 
THE NATION

 

Takonkiet Viravan, chief executive officer of One Enterprise, at media interview yesterday.

 

PRANANPORN CO LTD, a new major shareholder in One Enterprise Co Ltd, will support and finance the company’s expansion next year, One Enterprise chief executive officer Takonkiet Viravan said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/956751-prananporn-‘will-fund-one-expansion’/