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Executive actions ready to go as Trump prepares to take office

By Ayesha Rascoe and Julia Edwards Ainsley

REUTERS

 

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive aboard a U.S. Air Force jet at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. January 19, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obama's policies.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964684-executive-actions-ready-to-go-as-trump-prepares-to-take-office/

 

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France says duck cull mostly over as bird flu stabilises

REUTERS

 

PARIS (Reuters) - France will scale back preventive slaughtering of ducks to counter bird flu after the culling of 800,000 birds this month helped slow the spread of the disease in the southwest, the country's agriculture minister said on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964685-france-says-duck-cull-mostly-over-as-bird-flu-stabilises/

 

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U.S. national security handover to Trump bumpy, officials say

By Arshad Mohammed

REUTERS

 

Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stephanie O'Sullivan answers questions during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the House-passed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reform bill while on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 5, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's national security transition has been more chaotic than others in recent memory, with important positions unfilled and many of his people less able, or willing, to engage on substance, U.S. officials said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964696-us-national-security-handover-to-trump-bumpy-officials-say/

 

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Small moth with yellowish coif named after Donald Trump

 

A small moth with a yellowish-white coif of scales, dubbed Neopalpa donaldtrumpi and named after U.S. President-edit Donald Trump, is seen in an undated combination photo provided by evolutionary biologist Vazrick Nazari. Courtesy of evolutionary biologist Vazrick Nazari/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A small moth with a yellowish-white coif of scales has been named after U.S. President-edit Donald Trump, in honour of the former reality TV show host and real estate magnate's signature hairdo.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964701-small-moth-with-yellowish-coif-named-after-donald-trump/

 

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Thailand, U.S. set to begin CARAT maritime exercise 2017

 

CHONBURI, 20 January 2017 (NNT) - Thailand and the Unites States plan Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in 2017, enhancing tactical proficiency of both nations' armed forces. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964705-thailand-us-set-to-begin-carat-maritime-exercise-2017/

 

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PM meets British Ambassador to Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, 20 January 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has discussed with the British Ambassador to Thailand, emphasizing on the good relationship between the two countries. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964707-pm-prayut-meets-british-ambassador-to-thailand/

 

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The wrong kind of MEKONG BOOM
By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG
THE NATION
 

Countries through which the Mekong River flows have long held an ambition to turn the 4,000-kilometre channel into a “fast track” for trade.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964708-the-wrong-kind-of-mekong-boom/

 

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Washington braces for anti-Trump protests, New Yorkers march

By Ian Simpson and Joseph Ax

 

Demonstrators against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump march along the inaugural parade route outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Washington turned into a virtual fortress on Thursday ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, while thousands of people took to the streets of New York to express their displeasure with his coming administration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964709-washington-braces-for-anti-trump-protests-new-yorkers-march/

 

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Thailand’s corruption situation sees best improvement in 6 years

 

BANGKOK, 20th January 2017 (NNT) – Thailand enjoyed its best outcome in six years in 2016 when the country’s corruption ranking made a significant improvement. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964607-corruption-index-hits-six-year-high/?do=findComment&comment=11540390

 

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Thailand makes improvement in fighting corruption with scores rising to 55

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Although public sector corruption is still rife with an estimated 120 billion baht in bribes being paid last year, but Thailand has shown a satisfactory improvement with a significant increase in scores in six years.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964607-corruption-index-hits-six-year-high/?page=2#comment-11540431

 

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Thailand looks to promote ASEAN yacht-based tourism

 

 

SINGAPORE, 20 January 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has proposed the promotion of yacht-based tourism in the ASEAN region during an ASEAN Tourism Forum. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964715-thailand-looks-to-promote-asean-yacht-based-tourism/

 

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Man killed by crocodile in Australia's Northern Territory

 

A man has been killed by a crocodile at a river crossing in Australia's Northern Territory.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964718-man-killed-by-crocodile-in-australias-northern-territory/

 

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Dengue vaccine launched in Phuket

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The dengue vaccine Dengvaxia was launched to the public at Phuket International Hospital last week.v

 

PHUKET: -- The long-awaited dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, developed by Sanofi Pasteur over 20 years at a cost of US$1.6 billion (B56.4bn), arrived in Phuket last week, but doctors at public hospitals are hoping the Health Ministry will make the vaccine freely – or at least cheaply – available to the public.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964721-dengue-vaccine-launched-in-phuket/

 

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Seven southern provinces still inundated by floods

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation says flooding situation in the South is improving but seven provinces are still submerged.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964723-seven-southern-provinces-still-inundated-by-floods/

 

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Several people injured after car hits pedestrians in Australian city Melbourne

REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Several people were injured when a car hit pedestrians in the centre of Australia's second largest city Melbourne on Friday, emergency services said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964725-several-people-injured-after-car-hits-pedestrians-in-australian-city-melbourne/

 

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Singaporean parents fear kids being bullied online

 

 

SINGAPORE: -- Many Singaporean parents do not take active steps to protect their children from the dangers of the Web although they fret over their online habits and getting bullied online, The Straits Times Online reported on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964726-singaporean-parents-fear-kids-being-bullied-online/

 

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Two policemen charged with murdering South Korean businessman in Philippines

 

MANILA: -- The Philippine Department of Justice on Thursday lodged criminal charges against two policemen and a number of “John Does” for the murder of a South Korean businessman right inside the police’s Camp Crame headquarters, The Manila Times Online reported on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964730-two-policemen-charged-with-murdering-south-korean-businessman-in-philippines/

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Ancient warm period hints at bigger-than-expected sea level rise

By Alister Doyle

 

OSLO (Reuters) - Sea levels could rise by a greater-than-expected six metres (20 ft) over many centuries even if governments cap global warming around current levels, scientists said on Thursday, based on clues from an ancient warm period.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964731-ancient-warm-period-hints-at-bigger-than-expected-sea-level-rise/

 

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Murky goings on as woman dies after being set on fire in her home by "son of an influential figure"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A 59 year old woman who was attacked with a knife then set on fire in her home has finally died.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964741-murky-goings-on-as-woman-dies-after-being-set-on-fire-in-her-home-by son-of-an-influential-figure/

 

 

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Lawyer says relatives of woman who died after ambulance was blocked can sue for damages

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A leading Thai lawyer has told reporters that the relatives of the woman who died when an ambulance was unable to get to her after a minor traffic scrape can sue the pick-up driver.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964746-lawyer-says-relatives-of-woman-who-died-after-ambulance-was-blocked can-sue-for-damages/

 

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Student appeals to PM for justice after claiming that Kalasin abbot invited her in to the monk's quarters for sex

 

Picture: Sanook

 

KALASIN: -- A student in the north eastern province of Kalasin has appealed to prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for justice after she alleged that an abbot of a leading temple tried to get her to have sex with him.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964750-student-appeals-to-pm-for-justice-after-claiming-that-kalasin-abbot invited-her-in-to-the-monks-quarters-for-sex/

 

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Video: Why dash cam evidence can help get to the truth

 

Picture: Thairath

 

CHONBURI: -- A video doing the rounds of Thai social media shows an accident involving a BMW i8 that collides with a C-Class Mercedes Benz on a Chonburi Road on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964752-video-why-dash-cam-evidence-can-help-get-to-the-truth/

 

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TAT sees big things for Bali Hai

 

PATTAYA:-- The Tourism Authority of Thailand is looking with fresh eyes at Bali Hai Pier following the launch of the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service, saying an upgraded jetty could become the centerpiece of the city’s tourism industry.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964740-tat-sees-big-things-for-bali-hai/

 

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Walking Street bars cited for pollution, inadequate fire exits

 

 

PATTAYA:-- Pattaya and military officials claim at least one Walking Street business is releasing untreated sewage into the ocean behind the nightlife strip.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964742-walking-street-bars-cited-for-pollution-inadequate-fire-exits/

 

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More rules coming for Jomtien masseuses

 

 

PATTAYA:--Nearly 200 Jomtien Beach massage therapists heard about Pattaya’s latest efforts to bring order to the freewheeling industry.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964747-more-rules-coming-for-jomtien-masseuses/

 

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90% of Big Buddha Hill cleared of encroachment

 

PATTAYA:--About 90 percent of illegal structures encroaching on public land on Big Buddha Hill have been removed, Pattaya officials said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964745-90-of-big-buddha-hill-cleared-of-encroachment/

 

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Sewage kills fish in E. Pattaya canal

 

PATTAYA:--A suspected sewage overflow has killed fish and sent noxious fumes over an East Pattaya neighborhood.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964744-sewage-kills-fish-in-e-pattaya-canal/

 

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Roundabout working at Bali Hai

 

PATTAYA:--The imposition of a traffic roundabout at Bali Hai Pier appears to be paying off, with congestion noticeably lessened.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964749-roundabout-working-at-bali-hai/

 

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Fire ravages 8 wooden homes, 1 injured cat survives

By  Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

The lucky cat who survived a rai-large complex of burning houses Thursday morning in Rat Burana district, Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — A lucky cat survived as eight houses went up in flames Thursday in southern Bangkok. One person suffered minor injuries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964755-fire-ravages-8-wooden-homes-1-injured-cat-survives/