PMO minister lectures on late king’s virtues and leadership

 

BANGKOK,7 December 2016 (NNT) - Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Panadda Dissakul gave a special lecture on the late His Majesty the King’s virtues and leadership. 

M.L. Panadda's lecture was delivered to undergraduate students at the College of Social Innovation, Rangsit University. 

He said that students should adopt the late king’s virtues in daily life by doing good deeds and being honest so as to benefit the society and country. 

He added that if the students become a leader, they will have to set a good example for their colleagues and others to follow suit.

 

-- nnt 2016-12-07

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.

 

 

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

Toon Bodyslam Charity Run earns over 25 million baht in donation

 

BANGKOK, 7 December 2016 (NNT) - Rock icon Arthiwara Khongmalai, known to millions of fans as Toon Bodyslam, planned to run 400 kilometers in 10 days from 1 December to raise money for medical equipment and in memory of the late His Majesty King Rama IX. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957311-toon-bodyslam-charity-run-earns-over-25-million-baht-in-donation/

 

Private sector confident Thai economy to recover better in 2017

 

BANGKOK, 7 December 2016 (NNT) - The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking has forecast that the Thai economy this year may be lower than a 3.3% estimate but expressed confidence that the 2017 economy will recover continuously. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957312-private-sector-confident-thai-economy-to-recover-better-in-2017/

 

NCPO steps up security measures during high tourist season

 

BANGKOK, 7 December 2016 (NNT) – The National Council for Peace and Order is stepping up security measures during high tourist season. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957313-ncpo-steps-up-security-measures-during-high-tourist-season/

 

‘Keep on the Grass’ at Thailand’s premier folk music fest

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

SARABURI: -- If you prefer the DIY vibe of the local indie scene over the flashy production of loud EDM festivals, check out Keep on the Grass, a folk and indie music festival scheduled to happen in January in Saraburi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957314-‘keep-on-the-grass’-at-thailand’s-premier-folk-music-fest/

 

Drunk party girls claim rape, police investigating

By Albert Jack -

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 1am, on the morning of December 6, Banglamung police received reports that two young females were laying on the road at Soi 10, Naklua.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957315-drunk-party-girls-claim-rape-police-investigating/

 

Prawit takes tough line on alleged BBC Thai lese majeste

By THE NATION

 

Prawit

 

BANGKOK: -- DEPUTY PRIME Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said yesterday that officials would not be lenient if a BBC Thai report on the monarchy is found to have violated the lese majeste law or damaged the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957316-prawit-takes-tough-line-on-alleged-bbc-thai-lese-majeste/

 

Chiang Mai police seek help from nightlife venues
By Phathinya Iamtan 
The Nation 

 

 

CHIANG MAI: -- POLICE ARE seeking cooperation from Chiang Mai late-night entertainment venues in enforcing anti-crime measures.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957317-chiang-mai-police-seek-help-from-nightlife-venues/

 

Floods close 100 schools in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang
By Krissana Thiwatsirikul, 
Kanita Seetong 
The Nation

 

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- MORE than 100 schools in the South are remaining closed in the wake of serious flooding including in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, where officials at 88 state schools have said they will be closed until today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957318-floods-close-100-schools-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-and-trang/

 

Reggae rhythms
By Phoowadon Duangmee 
The Nation

 

Pai, the backpacker’s haven in Mae Hong Son, goes Jamaican this winter with the Pai Reggae Festival taking place on December 14 and 15.

 

PAI: -- Pai, the backpacker’s haven in Mae Hong Son, goes Jamaican this winter with the Pai Reggae Festival taking place on December 14 and 15.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957319-pai-reggae-festival/

 

Organic law for 20-year master plan would be serious misstep 
By Attayuth Bootsripoom 
The Nation

 

Meechai

 

BANGKOK: -- Though the core content of the country’s new constitution is known to the public, mystery still surrounds its so-called organic laws, which are still being written. With the uncertainty has come growing concern over how the finished charter will alter the national DNA. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957320-organic-law-for-20-year-master-plan-would-be-serious-misstep /

 

Draft bill on political parties ready for public review
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

Meechai

 

BANGKOK: -- THE INITIAL draft of the organic bill on political parties is being released by the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) today to garner public opinions before it hands over the official version next week. However, the new version of the bill no longer includes the party-dissolution penalty.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957321-draft-bill-on-political-parties-ready-for-public-review/

 

DSI draws up plans in case Dhammachayo resists arrest
By The Nation

 

Dhammachayo

 

Supporters of fugitive abbot gather at temple as officials call for surrender

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957322-dsi-draws-up-plans-in-case-dhammachayo-resists-arrest/

 

Portraits of new King adorn key govt buildings
By Wasamon Audjarint 
The Nation

 

A portrait of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is installed in front of the Thai Khu Fah building in Government House yesterday.

 

BANGKOK: -- Portraits of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn along with religious offerings were yesterday installed in front of major buildings in the Government House compound, including the Thai Khu Fah and Santi Maitree buildings.

 

Yellow marigolds representing Monday, the King’s birthday, were used to decorate Government House’s front gate. 

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30301575

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2016-12-07

SRT panel to draw up development plan for non-core land
By   THE NATION 

 

BANGKOK: -- A WORKING panel of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will convene tomorrow to draw up a five-year action plan to develop non-core land plots.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957323-srt-panel-to-draw-up-development-plan-for-non-core-land/

 

Violence erupts again in Athens on anniversary of student murder by police

 

 

ATHENS: -- Demonstrations in Athens to mark the eighth anniversary of the death of a teenage boy at the hands of Greek police turned violent on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957326-violence-erupts-again-in-athens-on-anniversary-of-student-murder-by-police/

 

Nimrud: drone footage shows ISIL destruction of Iraqi ancient city

 

 

NIMRUD: -- Drone footage taken over the ancient northern Iraqi site of Nimrud has been released showing the extent of the damage suffered at the hands of ISIL.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957328-nimrud-drone-footage-shows-isil-destruction-of-iraqi-ancient-city/

 

German court rules energy firms can be compensated for nuclear phase-out

 

 

KARLSRUHE: -- Germany’s highest court has ruled that energy companies have a right to compensation over the decision to phase out the country’s nuclear plants.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957330-german-court-rules-energy-firms-can-be-compensated-for-nuclear-phase-out/

 

Germany’s CDU reelects Angela Merkel leader with lowest support since she became chancellor

 

 

BERLIN: -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won reelection as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957331-germany’s-cdu-reelects-angela-merkel-leader-with-lowest-support-since-she-became-chancellor/

 

Over a dozen dead in southern Thailand as floods threaten tourist season

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Severe flooding across a large part of southern Thailand has killed more than a dozen people after several days of heavy rain.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957332-over-a-dozen-dead-in-southern-thailand-as-floods-threaten-tourist-season/

 

Iran won’t let Trump tear up nuclear deal, says Rouhani

 

 

TEHRAN: -- Iran’s president Rouhani has said he will not let US President-elect Donald Trump tear up the global nuclear deal agreed with several world powers, warning of unspecified repercussions if that happens.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957333-iran-won’t-let-trump-tear-up-nuclear-deal-says-rouhani/

 

Thai youth born in Japan set to be deported because Thai mum worked illegally

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A 16 year old Thai youth faces deportation from Japan despite being born in the country and living his whole life there.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957334-thai-youth-born-in-japan-set-to-be-deported-because-thai-mum-worked-illegally/

 

Khon Kaen abbot to be defrocked after pictures emerge of him "making merit" with a young woman

 

Image: Video screenshot

 

KHON KAEN: -- A well known abbot of a downtown Khon Kaen temple is going to be kicked out of the monkhood.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957335-khon-kaen-abbot-to-be-defrocked-after-pictures-emerge-of-him-making-merit-with-a-young-woman/

 

Jealous Thai husband sets fire to his wife on Sukhumvit Soi 22

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A jealous Thai husband poured thinner on his wife and set fire to her as she sat beside him in the passenger seat of a car in Sukhumvit Soi 22 yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957336-jealous-thai-husband-sets-fire-to-his-wife-on-sukhumvit-soi-22/

 

Top Ubon university swindled "ghost students" out of money, say claimants

 

Picture: Thairath

 

UBON: -- Twenty people went to Ubon police yesterday to claim that a top university swindled them out of money for student loans.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957337-top-ubon-university-swindled-ghost-students-out-of-money-say-claimants/

 

Army drafted in to help stranded tourists as floods ravage Samui

 

Picture: Thairath

 

SAMUI: -- Soldiers were called in to help as heavy rains continued to lash Koh Samui yesterday causing ever rising flood waters.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957339-army-drafted-in-to-help-stranded-tourists-as-floods-ravage-samui/

 

Trump interjects himself in Air Force One, business deals

By JONATHAN LEMIRE

 

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump, a political newcomer who touts his corporate skills, turned businessman-in-chief Tuesday, first demanding the government cancel a multibillion-dollar order for new presidential planes and then hailing a Japanese company's commitment to invest billions in the U.S.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957341-trump-interjects-himself-in-air-force-one-business-deals/

 

Obama defends counterterrorism plan before handover to Trump

By KEVIN FREKING and JOSH LEDERMAN

 

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Closing out two terms as a president at war, Barack Obama staunchly defended his counterterrorism strategy as one that rejected torture, held to American values and avoided large-scale troop deployments, in an implicit effort to shape the strategy his successor might employ.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957342-obama-defends-counterterrorism-plan-before-handover-to-trump/

 

Syria says it seized nearly 75 percent of eastern Aleppo

By PHILIP ISSA and HOWARD AMOS

 

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces and allied militias captured Aleppo's centrally located al-Shaar neighborhood from rebels on Tuesday, securing nearly three quarters of the besieged enclave less than two weeks after launching a ground offensive, according to the Syrian military.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957343-syria-says-it-seized-nearly-75-percent-of-eastern-aleppo/