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Law Council disagrees with EC move for Future Forward dissolution

By The Nation

 

Narinpong Chinapak

 

The chief of the Law Council of Thailand has expressed his disagreement with the Election Commission's petition to the Constitution Court, seeking dissolution of Future Forward Party overs its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit allegedly illegally granting loans to the party.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138573-law-council-disagrees-with-ec-move-for-future-forward-dissolution/

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Minister plans energy incentives for customers over New Year

By THE NATION

 

Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong

 

Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong will soon propose a number of measures as New Year gift to consumers for the Cabinet's consideration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138610-minister-plans-energy-incentives-for-customers-over-new-year/

 

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Takeover in Indonesia 'to boost BBL's growth'

By THE NATION

 

 

The chairman of Bangkok Bank's board of executive directors, Deja Tulananda, said on Friday (December 13) that he is confident the bank's decision to take over Indonesian bank PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) would be a profitable investment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138611-takeover-in-indonesia-to-boost-bbls-growth/

 

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Land and building tax collection postponed to Aug 2020

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - After the government approved new regulations under the Land and Building Tax Act, due to take effect on January 1, the Ministry of the Interior has announced that actual tax collection will commence in August 2020, rather than the previous schedule of April 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138612-land-and-building-tax-collection-postponed-to-aug-2020/

 

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All provinces ordered to monitor air pollution

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is advising the general public to wear protective masks and avoid exercising outdoors due to the rising PM 2.5 airborne dust level. Provinces are instructed to monitor local air quality and consider opening an emergency medical and healthcare center should the local PM 2.5 level exceed 75 micrograms per cubic meter for more than three days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138613-all-provinces-ordered-to-monitor-air-pollution/

 

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PM Prayut inspects Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi Intercity Motorway project

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

NAKHON PATHOM(NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has followed up on the progress of the Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi Intercity Motorway construction project and handed compensation for land expropriation to those affected by the project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138614-pm-prayut-inspects-bang-yai-–-kanchanaburi-intercity-motorway-project/

 

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Trump at brink of impeachment as U.S. House committee approves charges

By Susan Cornwell

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters about impeachment as he meets with Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday took Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment by approving two charges against him over his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138615-trump-at-brink-of-impeachment-as-us-house-committee-approves-charges/

 

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SET and Asia stocks rally, boosted by US-China trade deal

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index edged up about 1 per cent in morning trade, rising to 1,578.43, or up 0.93 per cent at 10.54am Bangkok time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138616-set-and-asia-stocks-rally-boosted-by-us-china-trade-deal/

 

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Customers in Pattaya’s famous bars and nightclubs down a whopping 40%

 

 

Image: Sophon Cable

 

A key industry figure has painted a grim picture for night clubs and bars in Pattaya during this high season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138617-customers-in-pattaya’s-famous-bars-and-nightclubs-down-a-whopping-40/

 

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New Zealand resumes mission to retrieve remaining bodies following volcanic eruption

 

 

Rescue crew are seen at the White Island volcano, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, in New Zealand, December 13, 2019, in this image obtained via social media. New Zealand Defence Force/Handout via REUTERS

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand police said on Saturday they would search in the waters near the volcanic White Island in their attempts to retrieve two remaining bodies, following a fatal eruption earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138618-new-zealand-resumes-mission-to-retrieve-remaining-bodies-following-volcanic-eruption/

 

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Thanathorn warned he must seek police permission for public rally on Saturday

 

 

Police have warned Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit that he may be held accountable for inciting unrest, if he goes ahead with a public rally at the Pathumwan skywalk on Saturday without seeking prior permission from the police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138533-thai-opposition-leader-asks-supporters-to-mobilise-in-bangkok-on-saturday/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-14855412

 

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Premchai granted bail, but must wear EM ankle bracelet

 

 

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Italian-Thai Development boss Premchai Karnasuta and two fellow defendants, but ordered them to wear electronic monitoring ankle bracelets and banned them from leaving the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138621-premchai-granted-bail-but-must-wear-em-ankle-bracelet/

 

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High production costs remain obstacle to degradable non-plastic bags

 

 

Starting January 1st, 43 shopping malls and convenience stores in Thailand will cease the use of single-use plastic bags, in response to the Government’s policy to completely phase them out.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138622-high-production-costs-remain-obstacle-to-degradable-non-plastic-bags/

 

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Govt confirms no old car taxes

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - The government has confirmed it currently has no plan to impose taxes on old cars, describing the rumor as only a suggestion from the private sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138623-govt-confirms-no-old-car-taxes/

 

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PWA ordered to enhance water efficiency

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has presided over the first meeting of the Subcommittee on the driving of the Master Plan on Water Resource Management, at which the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) was assigned to develop an operation and coordination plan for related agencies on water reserves and production efficiency.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138624-pwa-ordered-to-enhance-water-efficiency/

 

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Fundraiser launched for Hanover Township fire chief detained in Thailand

Jon Andreassi

 

 

A GoFundMe campaign launched Thursday already has raised nearly $19,000 for the family of a Hanover Township man who is being detained in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138625-fundraiser-launched-for-hanover-township-fire-chief-detained-in-thailand/

 

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Six sites of Thai culture you can explore along Chao Phraya River

By The Nation

 

 

The royal barge procession on Thursday showcased the majesty and grace of Thai culture, kindling public interest in exploring more of the historic attractions.  There are many historical sites and tourist attractions along the Chao Phraya River which came into the limelight such as Thammasat University, Wat Rachathiwat Pier, Santichai Prakan Park, Maharaj Road, Nakarapirom Park, etc. For those interested in history, here are six spots they can check out:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138626-six-sites-of-thai-culture-you-can-explore-along-chao-phraya-river/

 

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Nok Air sets its sights on capital increase

By THE NATION

 

 

Nok Air is planning to raise around Bt2.22 billion to reinforce its operation and capital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138628-nok-air-sets-its-sights-on-capital-increase/

 

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Please find this brilliant foreigner - he saved a Thai life!

 

 

Caption: Looking for this farang

 

A Thai woman has gone on Twitter to appeal to the public to put her in touch with a westerner who saved the life of her boyfriend's father.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138630-please-find-this-brilliant-foreigner-he-saved-a-thai-life/

 

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Flawless Gunn sits two shots behind Younger in Indonesian Masters

By THE NATION

 

Gunn Charoenkul

 

Jakarta - Thai hot shot Gunn Charoenkul carded a bogey-free 65 to trail Australian Josh Younger by two strokes after the halfway stage at the US$750,000 BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138633-flawless-gunn-sits-two-shots-behind-younger-in-indonesian-masters/

 

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Pattaya: It's official - Pattaya tourism down the pan, Chinese off to Vietnam and Indians the last hope

 

 

Sophon Cable TV

 

A deputy mayor of Pattaya has said categorically that tourism in Pattaya is in real trouble.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138635-pattaya-its-official-pattaya-tourism-down-the-pan-chinese-off-to-vietnam-and-indians-the-last-hope/

 

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Tourist sex in a Tuk-Tuk: Driver says there was no hanky panky!

 

 

Caption: They weren't doing what you might think

 

The driver of the Bangkok Tuk-Tuk in which it was claimed that two foreigners were having sex has told the police that was not true. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138636-tourist-sex-in-a-tuk-tuk-driver-says-there-was-no-hanky-panky/

 

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Pattaya: Armed German troublemaker was let in by Big Oud on "Thailand Elite" visa

 

 

Image: Naew Na

 

It has been revealed that the German man who was annoying his Thai and foreign neighbors in Pattaya with a gun is on a Thailand Elite visa. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138637-pattaya-armed-german-troublemaker-was-let-in-by-big-oud-on-thailand-elite-visa/

 

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Pattaya: Fair prices mooted and tour buses banned - "Monorail" set to reshape resort landscape

 

 

Captions for graphic: Plans for Pattaya Monorail - (to connect with) Pattaya high speed train station. 
Bubbles: 7 billion baht budget - Chinese investment - Open with the train in 2023

 

Thai media has reported that the consultative phase for changes to transport in Pattaya will begin on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138639-pattaya-fair-prices-and-tour-buses-banned-monorail-set-to-reshape-resort-landscape/

 

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Thai Union adds to its stake in Thammachart Seafood Retail

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Union Group has expanded its footprint in Thailand’s domestic seafood retail business, increasing its stake in Thammachart Seafood Retail to 65 per cent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138641-thai-union-adds-to-its-stake-in-thammachart-seafood-retail/

 

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Chile must prosecute police, army for violence against protesters - U.N.

By Stephanie Nebehay and Dave Sherwood

 

Demonstrators hold shields during a protest against Chile's government in Santiago, Chile December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

 

GENEVA/SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean police and soldiers used excessive or unnecessary force to quell recent demonstrations, committing serious human rights violations including unlawful killings and torture that should be prosecuted, the United Nations said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138644-chile-must-prosecute-police-army-for-violence-against-protesters-un/

 

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Hong Kong leader Lam heads for Beijing as pressure mounts at home

 

 

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is seen before signing a memorandum of understanding on strengthening of economics relations at government house in Bangkok, Thailand November 29, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam left for Beijing on Saturday for her first visit to the Chinese capital since her government was handed a crushing defeat in local elections last month, prompting speculation about changes to her leadership team.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138645-hong-kong-leader-lam-heads-for-beijing-as-pressure-mounts-at-home/

 

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Pill dealing British pensioner who fled to Thailand finally jailed

 

 

Image: Supplied

 

A London pensioner, who fled to Thailand almost five years ago to escape punishment for selling illegal tobacco and Viagra-type pills, is back behind bars after he was tracked down by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138650-pill-dealing-british-pensioner-who-fled-to-thailand-finally-jailed/

 

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Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Tik Tok logos are seen on smartphones in front of a displayed ByteDance logo in this illustration taken November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chair of a U.S. congressional panel wrote to Alphabet's Google and to Apple on Friday to ask what if any disclosures mobile apps are required to make regarding overseas ties, a concern that follows reports of Chinese investment in popular apps such as TikTok and Grindr.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138652-google-apple-asked-if-apps-like-tiktok-must-disclose-foreign-ties/

 

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Boy, 13, arrested in New York college student stabbing death

 

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City police arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the murder of a college student in a Manhattan park, local media reported on Friday, rattling a city in which crime rates have plunged in recent years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138654-boy-13-arrested-in-new-york-college-student-stabbing-death/