THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 28 Sep 2017

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20 job seekers en route to South Korea stopped at Suvarnabhumi

By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra

 

 

Suvarnabhumi airport officials late on Wednesday (Sept 27) night barred a group of 20 people from the Northeast Region from travelling to South Korea in a tour group for suspecting they planned to stay in that country illegally to find jobs.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004578-20-job-seekers-en-route-to-south-korea-stopped-at-suvarnabhumi/

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DPM Wissanu: Yingluck can appeal Supreme Court’s verdict in 30 days

By Thai PBS

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday (Sept 28) that ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra can appeal the prison sentence handed down by the Supreme Court within 30 days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004579-dpm-wissanu-yingluck-can-appeal-supreme-court’s-verdict-in-30-days/

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SCB, Thammasat University aim for ‘smart ecosystem’

By The Nation

 

 

Siam Commercial Bank and Thammasat University’s Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy recently signed an agreement to jointly promote the “digital ecosystem”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004581-scb-thammasat-university-aim-for-‘smart-ecosystem’/

 

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NMG appoints new chairman

By The Nation

 

 

Marut Arthakaivalvatee, one of Thailand’s leading advertising executives, has been appointed new chairman of the board of directors of the Nation Multimedia Group  (NMG) in a move that will help reinforce the group’s leadership in the media business and further drive its expansion into online business and revenue diversification.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004583-nmg-appoints-new-chairman/

 

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Leaving nothing to chance, China increases security, social control before Congress

By Christian Shepherd and Ben Blanchard

 

Special force police officers take part in a security oath-taking rally for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party, in Neijiang, Sichuan province, China September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is tightening security for next month's twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress, cancelling police leave in Beijing, limiting tourism to Tibet, and clamping down on the spread of political rumours.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004584-leaving-nothing-to-chance-china-increases-security-social-control-before-congress/

 

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Polish ATM Bomber Foiled By Love Of Custard Buns: Police

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

Gracjan Pawel Staniszewski on Wednesday at the Prawet Police Station.

 

BANGKOK — A Polish national accused of blowing up an ATM with a kitchen gas cannister was betrayed by his love for 7-Eleven bread snacks, police said Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004437-polish-suspect-asks-for-translator-over-atm-blast/?do=findComment&comment=12312342

 

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Panthongtae’s lawyer petitions DSI over money-launcher charges

By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra

 

 

A lawyer for Panthongtae “Oak” Shinawatra, the only son of former prime minister Thaksin, on Thursday (Sept 28) filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for charging his client with money-laundering.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004586-panthongtae’s-lawyer-petitions-dsi-over-money-launcher-charges/

 

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Yingluck, prosecution, have wide scope for conviction appeal: Courts

By The Nation

 

Under the new constitution, a convicted political office holder has a wider opportunity to appeal to the Supreme Court than was permitted under the previous constitution. They could appeal either the proven “facts” of the case or on the basis of a legal technicality, said Suebpong Sripongkul, spokesman for the Courts of Justice on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004587-yingluck-prosecution-have-wide-scope-for-conviction-appeal-courts/

 

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Illegal Logs Seized

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division accompanied special operation unit and military officers in seizing 200 illegal logs that were hidden in a longan farms at Pa Nai, Phrao.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004596-illegal-logs-seized/

 

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Loei teacher cries foul over romantic debacle, claiming serial fraudster married her and made off with Bt7 million

By Boonchu Sritraipop 
The Nation

 

 

A 56-year-old former schoolteacher from Loei, who had filed a police complaint against her 40-year-old husband for allegedly duping her into marrying him and giving him Bt7 million, claimed on Thursday that at least two more teachers had been victims of the same scam.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004598-loei-teacher-cries-foul-over-romantic-debacle-claiming-serial-fraudster-married-her-and-made-off-with-bt7-million/

 

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Thai chef hadn’t seen his family for 15 years, now his new employer closes restaurant annually for him to go home

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Reddit

 

A Thai-fusion restaurant in Bakersfield, California put up a sign explaining why they’ve closed for two weeks, and the heartwarming reason is breaking the internet — and making everyone want to eat there.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004599-thai-chef-hadn’t-seen-his-family-for-15-years-now-his-new-employer-closes-restaurant-annually-for-him-to-go-home/

 

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Told To Tone It Down, Media Will Shoulder Losses For Royal Funeral

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Mourners make their way inside the Grand Palace on Jan. 10 to pay their respects to His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Instead of airing a dramatic tale of tragic romance among ancient northern royals three nights a week, Channel 3 is broadcasting “Rak Nakara” every night to rush it to completion by Oct. 3.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004600-told-to-tone-it-down-media-will-shoulder-losses-for-royal-funeral/

 

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Bitcoin blow as fund drops U.S. exchange application

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Kanishka Singh

 

FILE PHOTO: A Bitcoin (virtual currency) coin is seen in an illustration picture taken at La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris, France, June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Illustration/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - An effort to allow investors to trade digital currencies as easily as stocks in the United States stumbled when the backer of a bitcoin fund said an application to list on an exchange had been withdrawn.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004602-bitcoin-blow-as-fund-drops-us-exchange-application/

 

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Millionaires' wealth reached record $63.5 trillion globally in 2016: study

 

FILE PHOTO: Luxury boats are seen in the bay of Monaco, September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The number of millionaires in the world rose by nearly 8 percent last year to an all-time high of around 16.5 million people, with record total wealth of $63.5 trillion, according to a report by global consultancy firm Capgemini.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004603-millionaires-wealth-reached-record-635-trillion-globally-in-2016-study/

 

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Chelsea facing stern test with visit of prolific City

By Christian Radnedge

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Champions Chelsea have not enjoyed the best of starts at home this season and face their biggest test yet on Saturday with the visit of free-scoring leaders Manchester City.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004604-chelsea-facing-stern-test-with-visit-of-prolific-city/

 

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British drivers to defend employment rights at Uber tribunal

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Two drivers were set to defend a British tribunal decision giving them workers' rights at Uber on Thursday, the latest threat to the taxi app's business model which is battling to keep its licence in London.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004606-british-drivers-to-defend-employment-rights-at-uber-tribunal/

 

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Rising tension spurs Malaysia to ban travel to North Korea

 

A North Korean flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia on Thursday banned citizens from travelling to North Korea, scotching yet again its soccer team's participation in an Asian Cup qualifying match, as tension rises on the Korean peninsula over missile and nuclear development by Pyongyang.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004608-rising-tension-spurs-malaysia-to-ban-travel-to-north-korea/

 

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Aid groups call for access to Myanmar conflict zone

By Simon Lewis

 

 

YANGON (Reuters) - International aid groups in Myanmar have urged the government to allow free access to Rakhine State, where an army offensive has sent 480,000 people fleeing to Bangladesh but hundreds of thousands remain cut off from food, shelter and medical care.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004609-aid-groups-call-for-access-to-myanmar-conflict-zone/

 

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Chelsea facing stern test with visit of prolific City

By Christian Radnedge

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Champions Chelsea have not enjoyed the best of starts at home this season and face their biggest test yet on Saturday with the visit of free-scoring leaders Manchester City.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004610-chelsea-facing-stern-test-with-visit-of-prolific-city/

 

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Polish suspect re-enacts blowing open ATM

By The Nation

 

 

A Polish man who is accused of blowing up a Bangkok Bank ATM earlier this month and escaping with about Bt300,000 in cash was yesterday taken for a re-enactment.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004612-polish-suspect-re-enacts-blowing-open-atm/

 

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Engineering student arrested for possession after crash

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

A Sakhon Nakhon-based third-year electrical engineering student was arrested in Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district on Thursday morning after police found 191 kilograms of dried marijuana in a car he had been riding in after it was involved in an accident.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004613-engineering-student-arrested-for-possession-after-crash/

 

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Language teacher and his friend arrested for gang rape

By Wichit Meesawat 
The Nation

 

 

Two Cameroon men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly gang raping a Thai woman in a hotel room in Ubon Ratchathani’s Muang district last week.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004614-language-teacher-and-his-friend-arrested-for-gang-rape/

 

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Short-term safety team to patrol Phuket beaches, says Gov

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong seen here at today's meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has disclosed at a meeting today (Sept 28) that a new, short-term beach safety team made up of navy officers, freelance lifeguards and Civil Defense Volunteers will patrol Phuket’s beaches to ensure the safety of tourists when the Phuket Lifeguard Service contract ends on Saturday (Sept 30).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004615-short-term-safety-team-to-patrol-phuket-beaches-says-gov/

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New report reveals how outdated software is making ATMs in Thailand an easy target for hackers

BY STAFF WRITER

 

Image: Dennis Wong (Flickr/CC)

 

A new report has detailed how cyber criminals are increasingly targeting ATMs in Thailandand around the world.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-report-reveals-outdated-software-making-atms-thailand-easy-target-hackers/24600/

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg defends company after critical Trump tweet

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Stephen Lam

 

Reuters) – Facebook Inc’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday defended his company’s role in U.S. elections and rejected assertions in a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump that the social network was against him.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebooks-zuckerberg-defends-company-critical-trump-tweet/24603/

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Uber launches in new Southeast Asian markets amid push for government blessing

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] launched operations in Cambodia on Thursday after it received local regulatory approval amid a wider push to secure the blessings of authorities in the markets within which it operates.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/uber-launches-new-southeast-asian-markets-amid-push-government-blessing/24606/

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Gmail to undergo major redesign – here’s what you need to know

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The desktop version of Gmail is set for a major redesign and will include several new features.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/gmail-undergo-major-redesign-heres-need-know/24608/

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New version of Microsoft Office to be released next year

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Office 2019 will be released towards the end of 2018.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-version-microsoft-office-released-next-year/24610/

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Cambodian Court Convicts British Murder Suspect (in Pattaya) of Fraud

 

 

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A Cambodian court on Thursday sentenced a British man suspected of involvement in the gangland-style slaying of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya to eight months in prison for fraud.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004625-cambodian-court-convicts-british-murder-suspect-in-pattaya-of-fraud/