Hamas says reached deal with Palestinian rival Fatah

 

Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah (L) shakes hands with Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza City October 2, 2017. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

 

CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal over political reconciliation, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement on Thursday, without providing further details about the accord brokered by Egypt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006633-hamas-says-reached-deal-with-palestinian-rival-fatah/

Graft buster to reactivate criminal cases against fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra

By Thai PBS

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has agreed to reactivate two cases against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra for extension of loans to Myanmar and online lottery.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006634-graft-buster-to-reactivate-criminal-cases-against-fugitive-thaksin-shinawatra/

UPDATE:

 

Corruption commission wants to revive Thaksin cases under new law

By The Nation

 

Thaksin Shinawatra

 

National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) are reviving three cases, including two involving fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006634-graft-buster-to-reactivate-criminal-cases-against-fugitive-thaksin-shinawatra/?do=findComment&comment=12353918

Police officer detained 15 days for refusing emergency call due to rain

By The Nation

 

 

A Pathum Thani policeman who refused to respond to a plaintiff's call for help in a domestic disturbance case because it was raining at the time, will be punished with a 15-day detention to begin on Friday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006638-police-officer-detained-15-days-for-refusing-emergency-call-due-to-rain/

No imminent tropical storms approaching the country — official weatherman says

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Meteorological Department on Thursday (Oct 12) reaffirmed the public of no imminent threat of more flooding from three tropical storms expected to hit the country within the next 1-2 weeks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006639-no-imminent-tropical-storms-approaching-thailand-—-official-weatherman-says/

 

Flooding in Hang Dong Receding

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The flash flooding in Hang Dong is beginning to recede with authorities responding to the scene since early this morning.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006663-flooding-in-hang-dong-receding/

 

50k Reward for a Lost Dog

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A letter from Irit Drori in hope to find her dog, Willie who is believed to be in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006664-50k-reward-for-a-lost-dog/

 

‘Torpedo’ turns out to be harmless float

By The Nation

 

Photo from: Phuket Gazette

 

An expert with the Royal Thai Navy’s Mine Squadron on Thursday said an item found off Phuket’s Naiyang Beach, which resembled and was initially presumed to be an unexploded torpedo dumped before World War II, was a float for a mechanical minesweeper device.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006665-‘torpedo’-turns-out-to-be-harmless-float/

 

Pigs relocate to dry roads as Phichit farms inundated

By The Nation

 

 

With their pig farms under water from heavy rains, farmers in Phichit have been forced to relocate their pigs to dry road-tops.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006666-pigs-relocate-to-dry-roads-as-phichit-farms-inundated/

 

Ayutthaya braces for northern run-off

 

 

Authorities in the Central province of Ayutthaya are working against time to reinforce a flood prevention wall by the Chao Phraya River, expecting a large quantity of northern run-off to arrive by Thursday evening (Oct 12).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006667-ayutthaya-braces-for-northern-run-off/

 

Two teens arrested with tramadol pills, home-made gun

 

 

Two teenagers were arrested, one with a home-made gun and the other with 3,090 tramadol pills, in possession by police and military officers at a checkpoint in Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province on Thursday (Oct 12).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006668-two-teens-arrested-with-tramadol-pills-home-made-gun/

 

Police threaten fugitive former NBO chief over alleged embezzlement

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

Former chief of the National Buddhism Office (NBO) Nopparat Benjawatananan.

 

Police have told the former chief of the National Buddhism Office (NBO), Nopparat Benjawatananan, a fugitive suspect in the alleged embezzlement of more than Bt200 million from state subsidies for temples in recent years, to report himself to police or face an arrest warrant.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006669-police-threaten-fugitive-former-nbo-chief-over-alleged-embezzlement/

 

Concerns raised over new B450mn Phuket marina

Suthicha Sirirat

 

 

PHUKET:-- The second and last public hearing was held at the meeting room of the Supalai Resort & Spa in Pa Khlok yesterday (Oct 11) for a new B450 million marina and sports complex project at Ao Kung Bay in Pa Khlok with disapproval for the project being shown from an Ao Kung Bay conservation group and marine ecosystems specialists yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006670-concerns-raised-over-new-b450mn-phuket-marina/

 

8 Years After Last Execution, Abolition Still Not Guaranteed

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee campaigns for using the death penalty against rapists in 2014 at a school in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

 

BANGKOK — Those campaigning for the abolition of the death penalty may take solace in the fact that no one has been executed for eight years. There have been no actual executions, but a senior government official said it’s simply impossible to predict when capital punishment will be abolished in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006671-8-years-after-last-execution-abolition-still-not-guaranteed/

 

Police and murder suspect all safe after flash flood swallows cops' pick-up

 

 

Several policemen who had tracked down a murder suspect were then engulfed in a flash flood at a creek in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006673-police-and-murder-suspect-all-safe-after-flash-flood-swallows-cops-pick-up/

 

Photo of tree growing next to pedestrain bridge gets Thai social media buzzing

 

 

Thai social networks were abuzz with comment after a picture emerged of a tree growing slap bang next to the stairs of a pedestrian bridge in downtown Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006675-photo-of-tree-growing-next-to-pedestrain-bridge-gets-thai-social-media-buzzing/

 

Facebook to sell portable headset for virtual reality

BY REUTERS

 

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) – Facebook Inc is launching a new virtual reality headset that does not require a separate computer to operate, allowing more mobile uses than the company’s existing Oculus Rift product, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-sell-portable-headset-virtual-reality/24941/

Germany: “No evidence” Kaspersky software used by Russians for hacks

BY REUTERS

 

 

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s BSI federal cyber agency said on Wednesday it had no evidence to back media reports that Russian hackers used Kaspersky Lab antivirus software to spy on U.S. authorities.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/germany-no-evidence-kaspersky-software-used-russians-hacks/24945/

If you are still using this version of Windows 10, you need to upgrade NOW

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The Fall Creators Update is about to be released by Microsoft but the US tech giant is warning users about another upgrade.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/still-using-version-windows-10-need-upgrade-now/24948/

Nintendo could be about to relaunch the Game Boy

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Nintendo has filed a trademark for a device that appears to be the original Game Boy.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/nintendo-relaunch-game-boy/24950/

Apple users warned of new iOS phishing attack which can easily steal your password

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

iPhone and iPad users have been warned about a new iOS phishing attack, which a security expert says makes it “shockingly easy” for cybercriminals to steal your password.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-users-warned-new-ios-phishing-attack-can-easily-steal-password/24953/

Stricter controls over firearms, fireworks and explosives

By Prapasri Osatanond 
The Nation

 

File photo

 

The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the third reading of amendments to the 1947 Weapon, Firearm, Explosive and Firework Act.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006683-stricter-controls-over-firearms-fireworks-and-explosives/

 

430 Homes In North Bangkok Risk Flooding, Governor Says

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Photo: Matichon

 

BANGKOK — Sandbags were placed Thursday along the northern side of both banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in an effort to prevent possible floods.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006685-430-homes-in-north-bangkok-risk-flooding-governor-says/

 

Patong pub shooter surrenders to police

The Phuket News

 

Manus 'Ta' Pongsupakit, 34, is caught on CCTV fleeing the scene of the shooting. Image via Patong Police

 

PHUKET:-- The man wanted for shooting another man at the Hollywood pub on Bangla Rd in Patong early this morning has surrendered himself to Patong Police.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006686-patong-pub-shooter-surrenders-to-police/

 

Supreme Court delays yellow-shirt verdict again

By The Nation

 

 

The Supreme Court on Thursday postponed the reading of the verdict on yellow-shirt protesters’ intrusion into the National Broadcasting Services (NBS) building nine years ago as some of the 85 defendants were absent.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006690-supreme-court-delays-yellow-shirt-verdict-again/

 

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