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Fleets shift to Africa to avoid crackdown: Greenpeace
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» Fishing fleets have shifted to remote and ecologically vulnerable waters off the east African coast to evade a regional crackdown on illegal fishing and human trafficking, environmental watchdog Greenpeace said Thursday.
Police breach Wat Phra Dhammakaya - to check a well
Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 15/12/2016
» As laymen and followers of wanted former abbot Phra Dhammajayo maintained their sit-in at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, authorities trying to raid the temple to catch him were only able to reach the temple's artesian well briefly on Thursday.
New spider species named after Harry Potter hat
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» MUMBAI - Indian scientists have discovered a new species of spider that looks "uncannily" like the sorting hat in Harry Potter and have named it after its owner Godric Gryffindor, they said Thursday.
Putin still most powerful, Trump soars to 2nd
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» Russian President Vladimir Putin retains the top spot on Forbes' 8th annual ranking of the world's most powerful people, while US President-elect Donald Trump soars into second place.
Reward for arrest of ticket scalpers at Suzuki Cup final
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» The Football Association of Thailand is offering to pay police or civilians a 10,000 baht reward for the arrest of scalpers selling tickets for the AFF Suzuki Cup final on Saturday.
Huge support for petition against new cyber crime law
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» Opponents of a computer crime bill have submitted a petition to the government with over 336,000 signatures, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still insists strict internet controls are essential to block harmful data.
Ayutthaya hotels get until March 1 to become legitimate
Sunthorn Pongpao, Published on 15/12/2016
» AYUTTHAYA – Operators of illegal hotels in 16 districts of Ayutthaya have been given until March 1 next year to get proper building permission and a licence for their businesses, or they will be closed down.
Suspect in tourist rape surrenders, claims she consented
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» A motorcycle taxi driver turned himself in to police in Khon Kaen on Thursday to face a charge of raping an Australian woman in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district 10 days ago.
Loud music banned on Phu Thap Boek, offender fined
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» PHETCHABUN - Holidaymakers visiting popular Phu Thap Boek in Lom Kao district have been warned not to make a loud noise after 10pm or they will be asked to leave the scenic mountain.
Court postpones lese majeste ruling on Jeng Dokchik
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2016
» The Supreme Court has postponed to March 7 the reading of its judgement on a lese majeste case against Yossawaris Chuklom, alias Jeng Dokchik, a core member of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship.