Syrian government advances despite rebel cease-fire offer

By SARAH EL DEEB and PHILIP ISSA

 

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's government ignored a rebel cease-fire proposal for Aleppo on Wednesday as its forces captured new neighborhoods around the city center and squeezed some 200,000 tired and frightened civilians into a shattered and rapidly shrinking opposition enclave.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957507-syrian-government-advances-despite-rebel-cease-fire-offer/

 

Michigan recount over; Pennsylvania sets hearing

By ROGER SCHNEIDER and ED WHITE

 

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan's presidential recount was halted Wednesday after three days, assuring Republican Donald Trump's victory in the state, when a federal judge said he'll abide by a court ruling that found the Green Party candidate Jill Stein couldn't seek another look at the vote.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957519-michigan-recount-over-pennsylvania-sets-hearing/

 

Former astronaut, US Sen. John Glenn is hospitalized in Ohio 

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio State official says former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glennhas been hospitalized for more than a week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957520-former-astronaut-us-sen-john-glenn-is-hospitalized-in-ohio /

 

Celebrations due for Thai fragrant jasmine rice winning title of world's finest

 

BANGKOK, 8 December 2016 (NNT) – Celebrations will be held for the Thai fragrant jasmine rice to have won the title of the world's finest from the World Rice Conference held in Chiang Mai during 16-18 November. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957522-celebrations-due-for-thai-fragrant-jasmine-rice-winning-title-of-worlds-finest/

 

Flood water recedes in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

NAKHON SI THAMMRAT, 8 December 2016 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Army Commander visited Nakhon Si Thammarat to boost the morale of flood affected residents and gave them bags of survival items. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957525-flood-water-recedes-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Print publishers look to other media platforms to keep revenue
By Watchiranont Thongtep 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- As major print-based media companies struggle with declining readership, some publishers are putting more focus online to capture a bigger audience as well as advertising and sponsorship revenue.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957527-print-publishers-look-to-other-media-platforms-to-keep-revenue/

 

SET opens up 5.94 to 1,526.47 /Bangkok Post

The Rolling Stones are back with the album "Blue & Lonesome”

 

 

The Rolling Stones are back with their first album in 11 years. “Blue & Lonesome” is their first studio release since “A Bigger Bang” in 2005.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957531-the-rolling-stones-are-back-with-the-album-blue-lonesome/

 

Floating in the sea - swanky new Bangkok buses bobbing up and down on a ship as scandal deepens

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Allegations are flying thick and fast as the embarrassing scandal of new eco-friendly Bangkok buses stuck at Laem Chabang port continues.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957534-floating-in-the-sea-swanky-new-bangkok-buses-bobbing-up-and-down-on-a-ship-as-scandal-deepens/

 

Road rage: Shots fired as Honda Jazz driver takes aim at couple who wouldn't let him push in

 

Picture: Naewna

 

BANGKOK: -- Three shots were fired as a road rage altercation was caught on tape and posted online yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957536-road-rage-shots-fired-as-honda-jazz-driver-takes-aim-at-couple-who-wouldnt-let-him-push-in/

 

Dozens of Thai women victims as Korean man arrested in Chiang Mai for marriage and work scam

 

Picture: Thairath

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Police say there are dozens of victims of a Korean man and his Thai wife who set up a website offering marriage to South Korean men.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957542-dozens-of-thai-women-victims-as-korean-man-arrested-in-chiang-mai-for-marriage-and-work-scam/

 

King Maha Vajiralongkorn to visit Krabi tomorrow 

 

 

KRABI: -- His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will make his first official visit to Krabi province tomorrow after his accession to the throne.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957543-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-to-visit-krabi-tomorrow/

 

PM again leads exercise for the third week

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday continued physical exercise at Government House for the third week with cabinet ministers and government officials.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957545-pm-prayut-again-leads-exercise-for-the-third-week/

 

Who is western woman tourist found unconscious on Lonely Beach, Koh Chang?

 

Picture: Thairath

 

KOH CHANG: -- Authorities have drawn a blank as mystery surround the identity of a western woman found unconscious near Lonely Beach, Koh Chang on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957547-who-is-western-woman-tourist-found-unconscious-on-lonely-beach-koh-chang/

 

Landslides hit Koh Phangan - road blocked and beach area without power after 20 ton boulder tumbles down mountainside

 

Picture: Thairath

 

KOH PHANGAN: -- Authorities in Koh Phangan are rushing to clear a road and restore power to Nai Parn beach after two landslides on a main road.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957549-landslides-hit-koh-phangan-road-blocked-and-beach-area-without-power-after-20-ton-boulder-tumbles-down-mountainside/

 

House committee endorses death penalty bill

 

MANILA: -- The House of Representatives committee on Justice approved on Wednesday a bill to seek the reinstatement of death penalty on “heinous crimes”, The Manila Times Online reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957551-philippines-house-committee-endorses-death-penalty-bill/

 

 

Philippines' Duterte says Trump made him feel 'like a saint' 

 

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he felt "like a saint" after his phone conversation last week with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who he said praised him for "doing great" in his deadly campaign against illegal drugs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957552-philippines-duterte-says-trump-made-him-feel-like-a-saint /

 

Football gamblers arrested in Phuket Town

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Gamblers at the "Lucky" shop weren't so lucky yesterday (Dec 7) following a raid on the premises. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Officials yesterday (Dec 7) arrested 14 gamblers during a raid on the “Lucky” shop in Phuket Town. The raid came following a tip-off that the venue was frequently used as a place for illegal football gambling.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957555-football-gamblers-arrested-in-phuket-town/

 

Tourists Ignore 'No Climbing' Sign, Internet Shames Them

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

 

Tourists climb atop a railing at the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail in photos posted to the Pantip.com webboard.

 

CHIANG MAI — Keyboard warriors were slamming Thai tourists for breaking the rules posted at a scenic spot in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park to take photos.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957557-tourists-ignore-no-climbing-sign-internet-shames-them/

 

Famous car and motorbike racer Tik Jakrapong dies in motorbike crash in Bang Saen

 

 

BANG SAEN: -- Famous car and motorcycle racer Jakrapong Nuamthong died Wednesday night after the big bike he was riding crashed into a power pole on a by-pass in Bang Saen of Chonburi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957559-famous car-and-motorbike-racer-tik-jakrapong-dies-in-motorbike-crash-in-bang-saen/

 

Rock star 'Toon Bodyslam' injured by fan during charity run

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Rama 9 Hospital

 

BANGKOK: -- An eager fan accidentally injured rock star Athiwara “Toon” Khongmalai, vocalist of Thai rock band Bodyslam, yesterday on a charity run for which has raised over THB30 million.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957565-rock-star-toon-bodyslam-injured-by-fan-during-charity-run/

 

DiCaprio meets with Trump on green jobs to boost economy

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio and the head of his foundation met Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss how jobs centered on preserving the environment can boost the economy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957568-leonardo-dicaprio-meets-with-trump-on-green-jobs-to-boost-economy/

 

UPDATE:

 

Did American tourist Alex Fairfield get abducted in Bangkok?

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Fairfield's alleged abduction injuries. Photos: Samantha Jo Moore/Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- The story of Alex Fairfield, an American tourist in Bangkok who was allegedly drugged, abducted and beaten on Sunday night have been circulating online but no one seems able to confirm the strange story.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957484-thai-police-probe-american-tourists-claims-of-attempted-rape-and-kidnapping-by-man-in-police-uniform/?do=findComment&comment=11405544

 

Absolute Power Fails To Solve MRT's Missing Link

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

   

A test train runs between the MRT Khlong Bang Phai and Talad Bang Yai stations on March 25 for the new Purple Line.

 

BANGKOK — The junta leader’s special power may be a shortcut to tackling many of the nation’s problems, but it turns out that the missing link between two commuter rail lines isn’t one of them.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957573-absolute-power-fails-to-solve-mrts-missing-link/

 

Apple admits the battery issue with iPhone 6S is much bigger than first thought

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

The battery issue with the iPhone 6S appears to be more widespread than first thought.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-admits-the-battery-issue-with-iphone-6s-is-much-bigger-than-first-thought/18925/

Iconic Blackberry keyboard phone set to return for one last time

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

The last ever Blackberry mobile-device is expected to make an impressive farewell after the Canadian manufacturer decided to cease production after this model.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/iconic-blackberry-keyboard-phone-set-to-return-for-one-last-time/18927/

After adding an offline mode, Netflix introduces another really useful new feature

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

Netflix has announced it has added video previews to some of its most popular titles.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/after-adding-an-offline-mode-netflix-introduces-another-really-useful-new-feature/18930/

Long weekend ahead as Thais celebrate Constitution Day

The Phuket News

 

Monday (Dec 12) will be a public holiday as the country celebrates Constitution Day this Saturday (Dec 10).

 

PHUKET: -- People around the country will get to enjoy another long weekend again this weekend as the nation observes Constitution Day on Saturday (Dec 10).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957575-long-weekend-ahead-as-thais-celebrate-constitution-day/

 

US envoy nominee Branstad member of Masons, banned in China

By JOSH FUNK

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — If Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad becomes the next U.S. Ambassador to China, he may want to leave any Masonic symbols at home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957576-us-envoy-nominee-branstad-member-of-masons-banned-in-china/

 

Phuket to launch ‘Drink Don’t Drive’ campaign

The Phuket News

 

The campaign comes after it was revealed that there were 144 deaths on the roads between Jan 1-Oct 31.

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket is to launch an anti-drink-drive campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of deaths caused by accidents on the roads. The campaign comes after it was recently revealed that there have already been more than 100 deaths on the island’s roads this year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957578-phuket-to-launch-‘drink-don’t-drive’-campaign/