THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 26 Dec 2016

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Phetchabun opens “Flower Mountain in the Mist Festival" at Khao Kho

 

PHETCHABUN, 26 December 2016 (NNT) - Phetchabun province has kicked off its “Flower Mountain in the Mist Festival" at Khao Kho, with many resorts attracting tourists by featuring flowers of the winter season. 

Phetchabun governor Phiboon Hatthakitkosol presided over the opening of “Flower Mountain in the Mist Festival" at Khao Kho viewpoint, Khao Kho district, Phetchabun province, a popular tourist destination where people come to experience the cold weather from October to early February. 

Statistics show that tourists visiting Khao Kho have increased with a record of 1.92 million tourists in 2015. Another phenomenon that will attract tourists to Khao Kho district is the spectacular view of the mist sea, observable only during the early hours from mountaintops.

 

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Bodies of three escapees from police arrest retrieved from klong

 

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- Divers on Saturday retrieved the bodies of three suspected brewers of addictive Krathom drink who drowned on Friday as they tried to escape police arrest in Tha Sala district of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960310-bodies-of-three-escapees-from-police-arrest-retrieved-from-klong/

 

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EC will not oppose CDC’s proposal for election inspectors

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Election Commission has softened its opposition against the Constitution Drafting Committee’s proposal to replace provincial election officials with election inspectors.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960311-ec-will-not-oppose-cdc’s-proposal-for-election-inspectors/

 

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Two alleged Indian Mafia figures nabbed by immigration police

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Immigration Bureau on Sunday announced the arrest of two alleged Indian Mafia bosses wanted by Indian police for the alleged murder of their rival in Kendrapada in October.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960312-two-alleged-indian-mafia-figures-nabbed-by-immigration-police/

 

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Van driver fined 1,000 baht for peeing on a road in Hua Hin in broad daylight

 

 

HUA HIN: -- A passenger van driver has been fined 1,000 baht for peeing on the road in Hua Hin resort town in broad daylight on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960313-van-driver-fined-1000-baht-for-urinating-on-a-road-in-hua-hin-in-broad-daylight/

 

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Upper part of Thailand still affected by cold weather

 

BANGKOK, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – Cold weather continues to affect the northern and northeastern regions with thick fog in some areas. Many units travels to the affected areas to hand out blankets. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960314-upper-part-of-thailand-still-affected-by-cold-weather/

 

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Southbound train passengers increase as holidays begin

 

 

SONGKHLA, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – Passengers coming to the Hat Yai Junction Railway Station is increasing as the New Year holidays are approaching, with more passengers traveling on both the domestic and international southbound train routes. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960315-southbound-train-passengers-increase-as-holidays-begin/

 

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Deputy chief checks police’s New Year house security campaign

 

 

BANGKOK, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Police Commissioner-General has overseen the work of Chokchai Police Station which runs the house security campaign, dispatching officers to look after citizens' residents during the holiday season. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960316-deputy-chief-checks-police’s-new-year-house-security-campaign/

 

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Govt urges press members to act as teachers for society

 

 

BANGKOK, 26 October 2016 (NNT) - The government has called on press members to take a role as a teacher for society and to reduce social conflict. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960317-thai-govt-urges-press-members-to-act-as-teachers-for-society/

 

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MOI drives forward village projects

 

BANGKOK, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has delivered 18 billion baht to accounts funding 8.2 thousand village projects nationwide, says a spokesman. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960318-moi-drives-forward-village-projects/

 

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Culture Ministry to construct outdoor Tsunami Museum

 

PHANG NGA, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Culture has allocated a budget of over 64 million baht to build an outdoor Tsunami Museum, also serving as a learning center that will generate revenue to the local communities. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960319-culture-ministry-to-construct-outdoor-tsunami-museum/

 

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Two new sailing, yachting routes opened to boost tourism

 

 

BANGKOK, 26 December 2016 (NNT) – The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Association (DASTA) has introduced two new tourism routes specifically for sailing and yachting, seeking to attract more quality tourists to the country. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960320-two-new-sailing-yachting-routes-opened-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Sentenced to death for the Koh Tao murders – one year on

 

 

SAMUI: -- December 24th 2016, marks the one year anniversary of two Burmese men, Wai Phyo and Zaw Lin being sentenced to death for the murders of British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960321-sentenced-to-death-for-the-koh-tao-murders-–-one-year-on/

 

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No serious tsunami threat for Thailand in near future
By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

Tourists yesterday read the names of tsunami victims at Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park in Phang Nga. The 12th anniversary of the tragedy is today. Photo By Pratch Rujivanarom

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND is unlikely to be affected by another deadly tsunami any time soon, an earthquake expert has stated, although the authorities say the country is prepared to respond if one does occur.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960322-no-serious-tsunami-threat-for-thailand-in-near-future/

 

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Groups vow to battle cyber law
By The Nation

 

Groups vow to battle cyber-law activists worried computer crime act won’t be enforced fairly and it left room for abuse

 

BANGKOK: -- HUMAN RIGHTS defenders and civic groups yesterday vowed to push for more efforts to prevent the controversial Computer Crime Act from infringing on netizens’ freedom of expression.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960323-groups-vow-to-battle-cyber-law/

 

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Nabbed Indian ‘gangsters’ wanted for murder to be deported
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- TWO Indians were arrested at a Bangkok hotel yesterday for a high-profile murder they allegedly ordered in their home country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960312-two-alleged-indian-mafia-figures-nabbed-by-immigration-police/?do=findComment&comment=11457749

 

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Sympathy for ‘Mor Nim’ amid debate on mental angst caused by violence
By The Nation

 

Mor Nim ,who recived the death penalty recently for arranging her husband to be shot dead in 2013.

 

BANGKOK: -- AFTER the dust has settled, the truth has finally come out that ‘Mor Nim’ had long suffered physical and mental abuse from her husband, who was having an affair with another woman.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960324-sympathy-for-‘mor-nim’-amid-debate-on-mental-angst-caused-by-violence/

 

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Old men jailed over tree may get reprieve
By Piyanuch Thamnukasetchai 
The Nation 

 

Thongsuk Phanchompoo, 80, is locked up on after police arrested him for cutting a dead Siamese rosewood in his paddy field in Maha Sarakham province on December 12. He is now out of bail. Photo from FB

 

Officials reviewing case of chopped up Siamese Rosewood in Maha Sarakham

 

MAHA SARAKHAM: -- THE Justice Ministry looks set to help two elderly men facing legal trouble for cutting up a dead Siamese rosewood tree on their land.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960325-old-men-jailed-over-tree-may-get-reprieve/

 

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Locals hit by tsunami learning how to better respond to disaster
By Chularat Saengpassa 
The Nation

 

Students at a school in Phang Nga’s Takua Pa district presents an evacuation route that locals in their hometown should use in event of emergencies. Their presentation took place during a recently introduced disaster response course. FB Maitree Jong

 

BANGKOK: -- SINCE the deadly tsunami struck their hometown in 2004, locals in Phang Nga’s Takua Pa district have participated in evacuation drills every year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960326-locals-hit-by-tsunami-learning-how-to-better-respond-to-disaster/

 

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Thai market emerges the best performer in Asean in 2016
By Thanawat Patchimkul 
Head of Research 
DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is expected to end the year as the best performer in Asean.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960327-thai-market-emerges-the-best-performer-in-asean-in-2016/

 

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Man 'grows' elephant-size leg giving him severe pain with every step he takes

BYNICK YORKSTEPHEN JONES

 

Boonthing Namphet, 42, from Thailand, has suffered with Lymphadenitis - an infection of the lymph nodes - for 10yrs and struggles to walk but eventually he will be totally disabled

 

BANGKOK: -- A man has developed a leg the size of a full-size elephant which gives him severe pain with the slightest of movement.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960328-thai-man-grows-elephant-size-leg-giving-him-severe-pain-with-every-step-he-takes/

 

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Child monks take part in violent 'Fight Club-style' boxing matches while adults stand by and 'referee'

BY NICK YORK

 

Image: screenshot

 

The children are training for Buddhist roles and encouraged to punch each other in the head during the brutal fights while older monks stand and laugh

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960329-child-monks-take-part-in-violent-fight-club-style-boxing-matches-while-adults-stand-by-and-referee/

 

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Ex-Wham singer George Michael dies

 

LONDON: -- Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960330-ex-wham-singer-george-michael-dies/

 

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Tsunami alert lifted after powerful Chile quake

 

 

QUELLON: -- A tsunami warning has been lifted after a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Chile on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960331-tsunami-alert-lifted-after-powerful-chile-quake/

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UK: Queen misses Christmas church service due to a cold

 

 

SANDRINGHAM: -- Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades – because of a heavy cold.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960332-uk-queen-misses-christmas-church-service-due-to-a-cold/

 

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Russia crash: 92 killed as military plane comes down in Black Sea

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SOCHI: -- A Russian defence ministry plane, carrying 92 people on route to Syria, has crashed into the Black Sea near Sochi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960333-russia-crash-92-killed-as-military-plane-comes-down-in-black-sea/

 

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Pope Francis makes Christmas plea for peace

 

 

ROME: -- Pope Francis delivered words of hope and comfort, alongside pleas for peace, in his Christmas Day address.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960334-pope-francis-makes-christmas-plea-for-peace/

 

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Trump adopting same behavior he criticized Clinton for

By LISA LERER

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump spent the past two years attacking rival Hillary Clinton as crooked, corrupt, and weak.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960336-trump-adopting-same-behavior-he-criticized-clinton-for/

 

 

 

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Massive WWII bomb is defused in German town of Augsburg

By DAVID McHUGH

 

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Explosives experts on Sunday defused a large World War II aerial bomb in the southern German city of Augsburg — clearing the way for thousands of evacuated residents to return to their Christmas celebrations at home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960338-massive-wwii-bomb-is-defused-in-german-town-of-augsburg/

 

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Israel's Netanyahu lashes out at Obama over UN vote

 

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister lashed out at President Barack Obama on Saturday, accusing him of a "shameful ambush" at the United Nations over West Bank settlements and saying he is looking forward to working with his "friend" President-elect Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/960339-israels-netanyahu-lashes-out-at-obama-over-un-vote/