THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 Dec 2016

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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/

 

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TAT predicts 5.5 billion baht revenue from 370,000 tourist arrivals during New Year’s festival

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Tourism Authority has forecast that 370,000 foreign tourists will visit Thailand during the New Year’s festival between December 31-January 3, generating revenue estimated at 5.5 billion baht.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959189-tat-predicts-55-billion-baht-revenue-from-370000-tourist-arrivals-during-new-year’s-festival/

 

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Police to look for soccer fans who fired flares at Suzuki Cup championship match

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Hua Mark police have been ordered by Metropolitan Police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Sanit Mahathavorn to investigate and to find out the soccer fans who fired flares into the air during the championship match of the AFF Suzuki Cup between Thai and Indonesian soccer teams at Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959190-police-to-look-for-soccer-fans-who-fired-flares-at-suzuki-cup-championship-match/

 

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Princess Sirindhorn presides over charity walk-run event

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over a charity walk-run event on Sunday morning organized by the Faculty of Medicines of Mahidol University to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Proceeds from the event will go to a fund for the construction of the Navamintharabopit building at Siriraj hospital.

 

The running event was divided into two categories: 12-km distance from Siriraj hospital onto Arun-amarin bridge to Rama VIII bridge, turning left to Rajdamnoen Nok, rounding the Royal Plaza on the way back to Siriraj hospital via Arun-amarin bridge; and 6-km distance from the Royal Thai Navy auditorium toward Arun-amarin and Rama VIII bridges and returning through the same route to the destination at Siriraj hospital.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/princess-sirindhorn-presides-charity-walk-run-event/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-12-19

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Students hold protest against cyber law in defiance against government’s warning

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Defying the government’s warning, a small group of university students staged a symbolic protest against the Computer Crime Bill which has passed the final reading of the National Legislative Assembly in front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959191-students-hold-protest-against-cyber-law-in-defiance-against-government’s-warning/

 

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MOPH carries out strict bird flu prevention measures

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has called for the strict implementation of bird flu prevention measures, while imposing no travel ban to countries with ongoing infection, says an official. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959192-moph-carries-out-strict-bird-flu-prevention-measures/

 

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Community Development Department Director General invites public to OTOP CITY 2016

 

 

BANKGOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) – The Director General of the Community Development Department is inviting the public to attend the OTOP City 2016 event to stimulate grassroots economy and support OTOP products. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959193-community-development-department-director-general-invites-public-to-otop-city-2016/

 

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Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary explains solutions to status animarum and stateless person problems

 

 

BANGKOK, 19 December 2016 (NNT) – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior explained the government's solution to the issue of stateless persons, in accordance with the cabinet’s resolution on 7 December 2016. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959194-interior-ministry-permanent-secretary-explains-solutions-to-status-animarum-and-stateless-person-problems/

 

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Leptospirosis reported in Nakhon Si Thammarat

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) - Weeks of severe flooding in various parts of Thailand’s southern region have led to reports of leptospirosis in Nakhon Si Thammarat. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959195-leptospirosis-reported-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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DSD provides free vehicle check-up for New Year

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Skills Development (DSD) has launched a project providing free vehicle check-up services for the New Year holidays in an attempt to minimize road accidents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959196-dsd-provides-free-vehicle-check-up-for-new-year/

 

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Thai food exports to grow despite economic slowdown

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) – Thai food exports are expected to perform better next year amid an economic downturn, says the National Food Institute (NFI). 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959197-thai-food-exports-to-grow-despite-economic-slowdown/

 

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PM eyes sustainable water management

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th December 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reiterated the government’s commitment to bringing sustainability to its water management system. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959198-pm-prayut-eyes-sustainable-water-management/

 

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Russian Ambassador Sees Thai Trade Gains In Reordered World

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

 

Russian Ambassador Kirill Barsky at his Sathon-area residence in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — The Russian Federation had a headline-grabbing year, from military operations in Syria to accusations it sought to influence the U.S. election. But as it projects an image of strength onto the world stage, its oil-dependent economy remains wrecked by a double blow of historically low oil prices and crippling Western sanctions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959199-russian-ambassador-sees-thai-trade-gains-in-reordered-world/

 

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A Look Inside The Besieged Wat Dhammakaya

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer -

 

Phra Dantamano at the Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya on Friday at Wat Dhammakaya.

 

PATHUM THANI — Wat Dhammakaya is arguably the most controversial and largest Buddhist temple in Thailand. Some consider it a cult which has deviated from the core teaching of Buddhism and stresses donations as the path to heaven.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959200-a-look-inside-the-besieged-wat-dhammakaya/

 

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Two Malaysians arrested in Thailand over drugs haul: Report

 

BANGKOK - Thai authorities have arrested two Malaysian men and seized almost 100kg of heroin and "crystal" methamphetamine that were found in their possession, when they were stopped at a checkpoint in southern Thailand last week, Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported on Sunday (Dec 18).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959201-two-malaysians-arrested-in-thailand-over-drugs-haul-report/

 

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Pakistani nabbed with 2kg of cocaine

 

Suspected Pakistani drug smuggler, Tahir Butt, 45, is exhibited before reporters |at a press |conference at the Crime Suppression Division head office yesterday.

 

BANGKOK: -- A PAKISTANI man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday for allegedly smuggling almost two kilograms of cocaine into Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959202-pakistani-nabbed-with-2kg-of-cocaine-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Businesses back new law while students up in arms
By ASINA PORNWASIN 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- ONLINE and digital businesses have expressed support for the new Computer Crime Act, as it will tackle the piracy issue more effectively, according to industry executives.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959191-students-hold-protest-against-cyber-law-in-defiance-against-government’s-warning/?do=findComment&comment=11435315

 

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Govt threatens action over protests against new cyber law
By THE NATION

 

Sansern

 

BANGKOK: -- GOVERNMENT Spokesperson Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd warned yesterday that protests against the newly amended Computer Crime Act could be deemed illegal and stir unnecessary conflicts in the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959203-govt-threatens-action-over-protests-against-new-cyber-law/

 

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Activists brace for lawsuits under contentious Computer Crime Act
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

 

Amended article 14 seen as a powerful tool to muzzle public-welfare campaigners.

 

BANGKOK: -- ACTIVISTS AND civil-society groups will face serious challenges protecting their rights and natural resources as the amended Computer Crime Act can be broadly enforced against them, legal experts have warned.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959204-activists-brace-for-lawsuits-under-contentious-computer-crime-act/

 

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Drug rehabilitation offers inmates new life
By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION 
MAE SOT, TAK PROVINCE

 

Doughnuts are prepared by decommissioned reserve officers as well as convicts sentenced for “behavioural rehabilitation” at the Wiwat Phon La Mueang School in Tak province.

 

TAK: -- PARTICIPANTS in a drug-rehabilitation programme have spoken about their delight at discovering a new way to live life.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959205-drug-rehabilitation-offers-inmates-new-life/

 

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Rush to retrieve bodies after building collapse
By SUPACHAI PETCHTHEWEE 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- AUTHORITIES yesterday accelerated the retrieval of the bodies of two construction workers killed during the demolition of an eight-storey building on Sukhumvit Soi 87 in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959206-rush-to-retrieve-bodies-after-building-collapse/

 

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Is ‘start-up’ trend growing too fast and cluelessly?
By The Nation

 

Surveys discover misguided new entrepreneurs and spending-spree

 

In today’s business world, one of the most dangerous things is to assume that you know the technology and its direction for certain. The phenomenal rise of the “start-up” trend

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959207-thai-editorial-is-‘start-up’-trend-growing-too-fast-and-cluelessly/

 

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Dilemma over what to do with two satellite slots

By USANEE MONGKOLPORN 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THE MINISTRY of Digital Economy and Society has met with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission to discuss how to deal with the expiration of the country’s reservation of two satellite orbits at the end of this year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959208-dilemma-over-what-to-do-with-two-satellite-slots/

 

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Government drive urges foreign tourists not to buy fake goods
By PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI 
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THE COMMERCE MINISTRY has solicited the support of foreign embassies to launch a “Stop Fake Goods” campaign targeting travellers, while the government says it will stringently inspect traders for counterfeit goods |and examine their tax-payment history.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959209-government-drive-urges-foreign-tourists-not-to-buy-fake-goods/

 

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TAT rethinks plan as China arrivals fall
By SUCHAT SRITAMA 
THE NATION

 

Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

BANGKOK: -- THE TOURISM Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reassessing the Chinese market after arrivals from the Kingdom’s No 1 source destination dropped for three consecutive months due to the Thai government’s crackdown on zero-dollar tours and illegal tourism businesses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959210-tat-rethinks-plan-as-china-arrivals-fall/

 

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Canadian tourist among several killed in Jordan castle shooting

 

 

KARAK: -- A Canadian female tourist is among at least ten people killed in a shootout between gunmen and security officials in and around a medieval castle in southern Jordan, authorities say.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959211-canadian-tourist-among-several-killed-in-jordan-castle-shooting/

 

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Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99

 

LOS ANGELES: -- The actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has died, aged 99, according her publicist quoted in US media reports.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959212-hollywood-legend-zsa-zsa-gabor-dies-at-99/

 

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Spain: Anti-austerity protest attracts thousands

 

 

MADRID: -- Thousands have marched through Madrid to demand an end to austerity measures in Spain.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959214-spain-anti-austerity-protest-attracts-thousands/

 

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Russia circulates its own UN resolution on Aleppo – diplomats

Catherine Hardy

 

 

NEW YORK: -- Diplomats in New York say Russia is circulating its own UN resolution on the Aleppo crisis.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959215-russia-circulates-its-own-un-resolution-on-aleppo-–-diplomats/

 

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Donald Trump wraps up ‘thank you’ tour in Alabama

 

 

Donald Trump has wrapped up a ‘thank you’ tour in the place where he kicked off his presidential campaign. The US president-elect told a crowd in Alabama he would continue holding rallies after his inauguration on January 20th.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959216-donald-trump-wraps-up-‘thank-you’-tour-in-alabama/