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King Taksin Palace open to public for 2 weeks

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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A photo of Fort Wichaiprasit, which locates inside the ground of the Old Palace.

 

BANGKOK — The palace that served as the center of power for King Taksin’s brief reign is open to the public for free through Dec. 28.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073597-king-taksin-palace-open-to-public-for-2-weeks/

 

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PM steps in to help two abandoned boys in Amnat Charoen

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to send officials to help two brothers abandoned by their mother at a rented house in Amnat Charoen.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073599-pm-steps-in-to-help-two-abandoned-boys-in-amnat-charoen/

 

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Bangkok rises to 90th most costly location for expats: survey

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok has risen 32 places and entered the top 100 most expensive locations for the first time, according to the latest cost of living survey published by ECD International.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073600-bangkok-rises-to-90th-most-costly-location-for-expats-survey/

 

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Patong, Karon to be hit by water-supply outage throughout Christmas

By The Phuket News

 

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The notice warned that ’all of Patong and Karon’ will be affected. Image: PWA

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in “the whole of Patong and Karon” from tomorrow (Dec 18) through to Boxing Day, next Wednesday (Dec 26).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073615-patong-karon-to-be-hit-by-water-supply-outage-throughout-christmas/

 

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Group says it will ask political parties to endorse welfare state

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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Welfare card holders wait in line Dec. 9 to withdraw 500-baht holiday stipends in Yala province.

 

BANGKOK — A group of activists said Monday it will try to persuade political parties to turn Thailand into a welfare state.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073616-group-says-it-will-ask-political-parties-to-endorse-welfare-state/

 

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Thai designer defends working for award-winning Laos costume

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Image: คำภีร์ อลังการ / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Thailand’s white elephant failed to roar its way to victory at this year’s Miss Universe 2018, but the prize for best national costume nevertheless went to an elaborate dress designed by a Thai.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073617-thai-designer-defends-working-for-award-winning-laos-costume/

 

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Leopard sharks return to ‘East of Eden’ Similan Islands dive site

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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The marine life at the ‘East of Eden’ dive site at the Similan Islands is recovering well, national park officers have confirmed. Photo: DNP

 

PHUKET:-- A inspection of the Similan Islands Marine National Park north of Phuket has confirmed that that marine environment at popular dive sites in the archipelago are recovering well, national parks officers have reported.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073618-leopard-sharks-return-to-‘east-of-eden’-similan-islands-dive-site/

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Emergency crews battle airport fire. All part of regular drills

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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PHOTOS: The Phuket International Airport

 

Phuket International Airport emergency crews battled fires near the main runway today. But it was all part of organized training for fire and emergency crews.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073619-emergency-crews-battle-airport-fire-all-part-of-regular-drills/

 

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Huge Phuket, Chiang Mai fake goods ring busted, B282mn in assets seized

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Gen. Surachate announced that B240 million baht in assets were seized in just one day, last Friday (Dec 14). Photo: Eakkapop

 

PHUKET:-- Immigration Chief Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn held a press conference in Phuket today (Dec 17) to announce that a major counterfeit goods network operating in Phuket and Chiang Mai had been busted, with assets worth an estimated B282 million.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073621-huge-phuket-chiang-mai-fake-goods-ring-busted-b282mn-in-assets-seized/

 

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Fungal plant pathogen a safe, effective way to control water hyacinth growth: researchers

By Korbphuk Phromrekha 
The Nation

 

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Use of the fungal plant pathogen Myrothecium roridum has proven effective in controlling growth of the aggressive water hyacinth whilst not affecting other water plants, animals or humans, researchers said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073625-fungal-plant-pathogen-a-safe-effective-way-to-control-water-hyacinth-growth-researchers/

 

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