By accident or design, Trump signals tougher China policy

By JULIE PACE and MATTHEW PENNINGTON

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether by accident or design, President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a tougher American policy toward China, sparking warnings from both the outgoing Obama administration and Beijing.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957178-by-accident-or-design-trump-signals-tougher-china-policy/

 

Cameroonian woman arrested at Suvarnabhumi with fake visa

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- Immigration police on Monday arrested a woman from Cameroon who was found to be in possession of a fake visa.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957179-cameroonian-woman-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-with-fake-visa/

 

Nigel Farage on shortlist for Time magazine's person of the year award

By Press Association 

 

Nigel Farage has been shortlisted for Time magazine's prestigious person of the year award.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957186-nigel-farage-on-shortlist-for-time-magazines-person-of-the-year-award/

 

Thais fall short as major Scrabble championships conclude in Malaysia

 

The Thai contingent at the biggest professional Scrabble tournament in the world this year fell short of the top honors.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957189-thais-fall-short-as-major-scrabble-championships-conclude-in-malaysia/

 

Obama legacy: Handing Trump a broad view of war powers

By JOSH LEDERMAN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — After eight years as a wartime president, Barack Obama is handing his successor an expansive interpretation of the commander in chief's authority to wage war around the globe. And that reading has continued to grow even as Obama prepares to pass control to Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957190-obama-legacy-handing-trump-a-broad-view-of-war-powers/

 

Jimmy Kimmel to host Academy Awards 
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars finally have a host: Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 89th Academy Awards.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957192-jimmy-kimmel-to-host-academy-awards/

 

Phuket taxi pulling a fast one with a fast meter?

 

Image: Video screenshot

 

PHUKET: -- A video posted online has gone viral after it showed a short taxi journey with the meter speeding faster than the driver!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957195-phuket-taxi-pulling-a-fast-one-with-a-fast-meter/

 

State banks to extend loans to the elderly to support living

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Two state banks are preparing to extend loans to the elderly aged 60-85 using their houses as collaterals so that they will have money to use on a monthly basis until they die.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957199-state-banks-to-extend-loans-to-the-elderly-to-support-living/

 

SET opens up 4.71 to 1,506.37 /Bangkok Post

Bad guys out! Japanese clamping down on Thais abusing visa privileges

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Immigration authorities in Japan are giving the Thais a taste of their own "Bag guys out!" medicine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957200-bad-guys-out-japanese-clamping-down-on-thais-abusing-visa-privileges/

 

Finance to propose more stimulus packages to boost economy

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry is to propose more economic stimulus packages to the Cabinet for approval tomorrow to boost economy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957203-finance-to-propose-more-stimulus-packages-to-boost-economy/

 

Family: West Michigan woman stuck in Thailand after escaping abduction

BY CASSY ARSENAULT

 

RAVENNA, Mich. -- A dream vacation to see another part of the world turned into a nightmare for a Ravenna woman.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957205-family-west-michigan-woman-stuck-in-thailand-after-escaping abduction/

 

Flood situations in the South remain worrisome

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 6 December 2016 (NNT) - Southern authorities have been continuously providing assistance to flood-affected residents as the situation still remains worrisome. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957207-flood-situations-in-the-south-remain-worrisome/

 

Al Gore calls his meeting with Trump 'extremely interesting' 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Al Gore said Monday he had a "productive" meeting with Donald Trump, calling it "an extremely interesting conversation."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957209-al-gore-calls-his-meeting-with-trump-extremely-interesting /

 

Standing ovation for Obama at his last Kennedy Center Honors

By BEN NUCKOLS

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest, loudest standing ovation of the Kennedy Center Honors gala wasn't reserved for Al Pacino, Mavis Staples or the Eagles. Instead, it went to the man sitting to their left, attending his eighth and most likely his last honors presentation: President Barack Obama.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957211-standing-ovation-for-obama-at-his-last-kennedy-center-honors/

 

University teaching shows why Thais' command of English is so abysmal!

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- If you have ever wondered why the Thais' level of English is so poor you need look no further than the so called top teachers!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957214-university-teaching-shows-why-thais-command-of-english-is-so-abysmal/

 

Head-on collision kills two more tourists in Phuket

Phuket Gazette 

 

         

The bike was jammed under the car's front end. Photo: Wichit Police

 

PHUKET: -- A head-on collision at Chao Fa West Road early this morning has left two more tourists dead.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957218-head-on-collision-kills-two-more-tourists-in-phuket/

 

Thai police arrest foreign con men preying on elderly Thai/Chinese

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok have announced the arrest of two Chinese men preying on the gullibility of old Chinese/Thai people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957219-thai-police-arrest-foreign-con-men-preying-on-elderly-thaichinese/

 

DPM affirms government proceeding along road map

 

BANGKOK, 6 December 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister has led a meeting following up on government problem solving and reforms, assuring the state is adhering to the national development road map. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957223-dpm-prawit-affirms-government-proceeding-along-road-map/

 

Video: Acceptable police behavior or not? Thai cop making peace signs slammed

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A highway cop at a police stop prancing around making "peace gestures" was just following orders.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957224-video-acceptable-police-behavior-or-not-thai-cop-making-peace-signs-slammed/

 

Joe Biden hints at 2020 presidential run: 'Fate has a way of intervening'

Nicky Woolf and Agencies

 

The departing vice-president’s profile rose during his years with Obama, and many on the left consider him a formidable opponent to Donald Trump

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957225-joe-biden-hints-at-2020-presidential-run-fate-has-a-way-of-intervening/

 

Austrian man, 75, dies after falling unconscious during snorkelling trip off Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police and rescue workers were at Chalong Pier when the body arrived this morning. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- An Austrian tourist, 75, died after going into shock during a snorkelling trip at Koh Rok in Krabi province yesterday (Dec 5).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957227-austrian-man-75-dies-after-falling-unconscious-during-snorkelling-trip-off-phuket/

 

Rama X appoints new Privy Council

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

The new members of the Council under His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, from left, Justice Minister Gen. Paiboon Koomchaya, Minister of Education Gen. Dapong Ratanasuwan and former Army chief General Teerachai Nakwanich.

 

BANGKOK — His Majesty the King appointed Tuesday the new ten members of the Privy Council.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957234-rama-x-appoints-new-privy-council/

 

Three Killed In Two Successive Pattani Shootings

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

Gunmen shot the car of village headman Pradub Mainjon Tuesday morning in Pattani province. He was killed on the scene.

 

PATTANI — Two shootings occurred Tuesday morning in the southern border province of Pattani killing three people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957235-three-killed-in-two-successive-pattani-shootings/

 

SRT explains southern rail suspensions

 

BANGKOK, 6 December 2016 (NNT) – The governor of State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has explained that heavy rains have eroded rail lines in Pattalung and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces, impacting train transport in the southern region. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957237-srt-explains-southern-rail-suspensions/

 

Tech companies move to target terrorist propaganda online

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube are joining forces to more quickly identify the worst terrorist propaganda and prevent it from spreading online.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tech-companies-move-to-target-terrorist-propaganda-online/18898/

Many smartphone health apps don’t flag danger, says review

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/many-smartphone-health-apps-dont-flag-danger-says-review/18901/

Oil industry urges Trump to approve Dakota Access pipeline

By JAMES MacPHERSON

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Industry leaders are urging President-elect Donald Trump to make approval of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline a priority when he takes office next month, but a spokesman for Trump isn't offering many clues about how the incoming president might act.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957251-oil-industry-urges-trump-to-approve-dakota-access-pipeline/

 

30 million and counting: Tourist arrival into the Kingdom of Thailand

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand has welcomed its 30 millionth visitor for 2016, breaking tourist records. The “Thailand’s Luckiest Visitor – The Amazing, Smashing Success” was Ms. Huang Junyi who flew in to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from Guangzhou, China on the auspicious date of 5 December, 2016.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957256-30-million-and-counting-tourist-arrival-into-the-kingdom-of-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand's new king appoints a smaller council of advisers 
KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's new king named an 11-member council of advisers on Tuesday, bringing in three new officials, including a former army chief and two representatives of the ruling junta.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957234-rama-x-appoints-new-privy-council/?do=findComment&comment=11399589