Security firm finds some Macs vulnerable to ‘firmware’ attacks

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

 

REUTERS – Since 2015, Apple Inc has tried to protect its Mac line of computers from a form of hacking that is extremely hard to detect, but it has not been entirely successful in getting the fixes to its customers, according to research released on Friday by Duo Security.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/security-firm-finds-macs-vulnerable-firmware-attacks/24632/

Koh Pangan Full Moon Party cancelled this October

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The Full Moon Party scheduled for October in Koh Pangan has been cancelled as a mark of respect during the funeral month of the departed monarch Rama IX.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004790-koh-pangan-full-moon-party-cancelled-this-october/

Pattaya as Miami? You're 'aving a laugh suggests Thai media.

 

Images: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV, that has been highly critical of the mess in Pattaya in the last month, poured scorn on suggestions this week that Pattaya ranks alongside such holiday luminaries as Miami.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004791-pattaya-as-miami-youre-aving-a-laugh-suggests-thai-media/

 

Give us back our road! residents in Pattaya complain to the media

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

 

Residents in a well known tourist soi in Pattaya want their road back.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004793-give-us-back-our-road-residents-in-pattaya-complain-to-the-media/

Video: What have we here then? A knicker nicker or someone's lover perhaps?

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A video made of the outside of a Lat Krabang apartment block showed a man in his boxers clambering like Spiderman from room to room.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004794-video-what-have-we-here-then-a-knicker-nicker-or-someones-lover-perhaps/

Under pressure from Trump, Price resigns as health secretary over private plane uproar

By Steve Holland

 

FILE PHOTO:U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price speaks about efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare and the advancement of the American Health Care Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned under pressure from President Donald Trump on Friday in an uproar over Price's use of costly private charter planes for government business.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004795-under-pressure-from-trump-price-resigns-as-health-secretary-over-private-plane-uproar/

Catalans occupy voting stations to defy Madrid's order to stop referendum

By Sam Edwards

 

People wave from the stage behind the word "Referendum" during a closing rally in favour of the banned October 1 independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain, September 29, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Supporters of Catalan independence began occupying polling stations on Friday, setting up a possible confrontation with police who have been ordered to clear them out by Sunday morning to ensure a referendum cannot go ahead.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004796-catalans-occupy-voting-stations-to-defy-madrids-order-to-stop-referendum/

Mayor of stricken San Juan blasts U.S. official over 'good news' comment

By Robin Respaut and Dave Graham

 

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers and residents clear rubble from a destroyed house after an earthquake in San Juan Pilcaya, at the epicenter zone, Mexico, September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - The mayor of the capital of Puerto Rico hit back on Friday at the comments of a top U.S. official who said federal efforts to help the territory recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria is "a good news story."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004797-mayor-of-stricken-san-juan-blasts-us-official-over-good-news-comment/

U.S. cuts staff in Cuba over mysterious injuries, warns travellers

(Strong language in paragraph 16 may be offensive to some readers.)

By Arshad Mohammed and Sarah Marsh

 

A view of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, September 29, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

 

WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) - The United States on Friday cut its diplomatic presence in Cuba by more than half and warned U.S. citizens not to visit because of mysterious "attacks" that have caused hearing loss, dizziness and fatigue in U.S. embassy personnel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004798-us-cuts-staff-in-cuba-over-mysterious-injuries-warns-travellers/

Slurs prompt U.S. Air Force Academy head to call for racial tolerance

By Peter Szekely

 

Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, discusses his goals and priorities to an audience of Total Force Airmen at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, U.S. on August 17, 2017. Courtesy Mike Kaplan/U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Racial slurs were written in the dormitory of the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this week, prompting the head of the institution to tell students, faculty and staff that bigotry would not be tolerated.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004799-slurs-prompt-us-air-force-academy-head-to-call-for-racial-tolerance/

 

'Stupid' Wales hooker misses Cheetahs match after lion bite

 

BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - Wales hooker Scott Baldwin was bitten on the hand while trying to pet a lion in South Africa, causing him to miss Ospreys' defeat to the Cheetahs in their PRO-14 match on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004803-stupid-wales-hooker-misses-cheetahs-match-after-lion-bite/

 

Syrian army and allies secure road after IS attack in Deir al-Zor - Hezbollah

 

A road sign welcomes people to the town of Deir al-Zor in Syria September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army and its allies have secured the Palmyra to Deir al-Zor road, a major supply route from government territory to the eastern city, defeating a strong Islamic State attack, a military media unit run by Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004804-syrian-army-and-allies-secure-road-after-is-attack-in-deir-al-zor-hezbollah/

Trump to visit Asia in November, North Korea in spotlight

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump leave the Oval Office of the White House during their departure for Bedminster, New Jersey, in Washington, DC, U.S., September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump will travel to Asia in November for the first time since becoming president, stopping in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines on a trip expected to be dominated by the North Korea nuclear threat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004805-trump-to-visit-asia-in-november-north-korea-in-spotlight/

Yingluck may seek asylum

By THE NATION

 

 

PRAWIT CANNOT CONFIRM REPORTS THAT EX-PM IS IN LONDON; POLICE SEEK REVOCATION OF PASSPORTS

 

POLICE HAVE begun the process of revoking convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s passport as confusion continues to surround her whereabouts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004806-yingluck-may-seek-asylum/

 

Over 100 vie for national NJ Spelling Bee title

By THE NATION

 

 

MORE THAN 100 students will compete in the national round of the NJ Spelling Bee 2017, the country’s most famous English spelling competition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004808-over-100-vie-for-national-nj-spelling-bee-title/

 

EEC bill sails through first NLA reading but experts worry about environmental and social impacts

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM, 
PRAPASRI OSATHANON 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Laem Chabang Port

 

THE EASTERN Economic Corridor (EEC) bill passed the first reading on Thursday in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) |despite concerns of academics |and citizen activists over the downsides from future projects, including environmental impact, corruption, and a lack of public participation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004809-eec-bill-sails-through-first-nla-reading-but-experts-worry-about-environmental-and-social-impacts/

Court overhaul bill gets nod in first NLA reading

By PRAPASRI OSATHANON 
THE NATION 

 

 

THE NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) has endorsed in principle in its first reading an organic bill on the Constitutional Court’s legal procedures that would empower it with better “working mechanisms”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004810-court-overhaul-bill-gets-nod-in-first-nla-reading/

 

Medical student surrenders, ‘denies poisoning dog’

By The Nation

 

 

A medical student suspected of poisoning a dog to claim compensation from a transport service provider turned himself in to Bangkok police on Friday to fight the allegations, a source revealed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004811-medical-student-surrenders-‘denies-poisoning-dog’/

 

5,000 retired teachers to be recruited to ease teachers’ shortage on temporary basis

 

 

In wake of mass retirement of about 20,000 teachers at the end of September, the Teachers and Educational Personnel Committee has decided to re-employ on temporary basis some 5,000 retired teachers to ease the shortage of teachers in schools.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004813-5000-retired-teachers-to-be-recruited-to-ease-teachers’-shortage-on-temporary-basis/

 

Manhunt for the lone robber who robs SCB bank of about 600,000 baht

 

 

Police in Bang Nam Priew district of Chachoengsao have launched a manhunt for a man who robbed the Siam Commercial Bank’s branch in the district of about 600,000 baht in cash Friday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004814-manhunt-for-the-lone-robber-who-robs-scb-bank-of-about-600000-baht/

 

20% bus fare discount Oct 25-29 for people attending royal cremation ceremonies

 

 

The Transport Company, the state-run operator of intra-provincial buses, will offer a 20% discount bus fares for people travelling from their home provinces to Bangkok to attend the royal cremation ceremonies at Sanam Luang between Oct 25-29, said company general manager Jirasak Yaowatchakul.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004815-20-bus-fare-discount-oct-25-29-for-people-attending-royal-cremation-ceremonies/

 

Dancers rehearse Khon performances in tribute to late King

Surapan Laotharanarit

 

BANGKOK, 29 September 2017 (NNT) – The Fine Arts Department has arranged another round of rehearsal for traditional Khon mask dances, which are to be staged in Sanam Luang during the royal cremation ceremony in honor of His Majesty the late King Rama IX. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004816-dancers-rehearse-khon-performances-in-tribute-to-late-king/

 

DPM chairs meeting of committee for security and traffic for royal cremation

supawadee wangsri

 

BANGKOK, 28 September 2017 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister has stated that all sectors have carefully prepared their responsibilities to take care of the general public during the royal cremation ceremony. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004817-dpm-chairs-meeting-of-committee-for-security-and-traffic-for-royal-cremation/

 

The strength of devotion

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

Thailand has perhaps seen no greater display of royal love than in the many thousands of people queuing for long hours to pay final respects

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004823-the-strength-of-devotion/

 

English Premier League preview: what to watch this weekend

 

photo courtesy of www.chelseafc.com

 

On Saturday Chelsea host Manchester City in one of the biggest games of the season to date. That match is the 11:30pm kick off and the visitors chances have been hampered by injuries to left back Benjamin Mendy and in form striker Sergio Aguero.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004826-english-premier-league-preview-what-to-watch-this-weekend/

Computer glitch means Thais can't use automatic gates at airport

 

Image: Sanook

 

An embarrassed immigration spokesman was forced to admit that the electronic passport gates used by Thais at Suvarnabhumi were unusable.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004828-computer-glitch-means-thais-cant-use-automatic-gates-at-airport/

Iranian wasn't drugged - Ali was just Baba!

 

Image: Sanook

 

Police rushed to beach road Pattaya yesterday after a large crowd gathered looking at an unconscious middle eastern man sprawled in the street.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004829-iranian-wasnt-drugged-ali-was-just-baba/

Leave Hua Hin beach alone! Protesters don't want expensive sand plan

 

Image: Daily News

 

Plans to dump thousands of tons of sand on Hua Hin beaches have been slammed by environmentalists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004830-leave-hua-hin-beach-alone-protesters-dont-want-expensive-sand-plan/

Red Bull Boss's Red notice shown to the public

 

Image: Daily News

 

The Interpol Red Notice to arrest wanted fugitive Vorayuth Yoovidya was shown to the Thai public yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004831-red-bull-bosss-red-notice-shown-to-the-public/

"Smart Zebra Crossing" can be a life saver for tourists!

 

Thai Rath

 

The Highways department have confirmed that they are about to introduce Thailand's first "smart crossing" outside a market in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004834-smart-zebra-crossing-can-be-a-life-saver-for-tourists/