Some 800 monkeys take refuge as national park floods

By The Nation

 

 

A massive flood of a national park in Mahasarakham’s Kosumphisai district prompted some 800 long-tailed macaques to take refuge on a road beside the park.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007818-some-800-monkeys-take-refuge-as-national-park-in-mahasarakham-floods/

 

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Public invited to visit Royal Crematorium in November

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

People will be able to visit the elaborately constructed and decorated Royal Crematorium between November 2 and 30.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980183-royal-cremation-of-the-late-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-is-set-on-october-26/?do=findComment&comment=12377589

 

Three Taiwanese women arrested as alleged call centre scammers

By The Nation

 

 

Crime Suppression Division officials have arrested three Taiwanese women on suspicion that they are members of a call centre scam gang.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007821-three-taiwanese-women-arrested-as-alleged-call-centre-scammers/

 

Phuket police hunt one hit-and-run driver, amid negotiations for another

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Police are still looking for the Toyota Yaris driver the fled the scene after knocking a motorbike rider down on the busy Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew last Sunday (Oct 15). Image CCTV

 

PHUKET: Police are still searching for the driver of a grey Toyota Yaris that fled the scene after knocking down a motorbike on the busy Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Keaw last Sunday (Oct 15), but have confirmed that the driver who killed a 64-year-old woman on the bypass road last month has presented himself to police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007823-phuket-police-hunt-one-hit-and-run-driver-amid-negotiations-for-another/

 

You can now explore outer space using Google Maps

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Google Maps is no longer just for helping you get around a new town or city on Earth.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/can-now-explore-outer-space-using-google-maps/25099/

Jetstar Asia named most punctual carrier in Asia

By The Nation

 

 

Jetstar Asia has achieved the top ranking for punctuality among Asia Pacific airlines, with five stars, in OAG's biannual on-time performance report.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007840-jetstar-asia-named-most-punctual-carrier-in-asia/

 

Frenchman arrested over posting nude photos of ex-Thai girlfriend

By The Nation

 

A French tourist was arrested in Bangkok on Friday for having allegedly posted nude photos of her Thai girlfriend to her Facebook wall.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007842-frenchman-arrested-over-posting-nude-photos-of-ex-thai-girlfriend/

 

Transport Minister promises to launch common BTS-MRT card next year

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Mangmoom Card, the common ticket system of Bangkokians’ dreams that will allow us to swipe through between train systems with ease, will really launch next June, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith promised.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007843-transport-minister-promises-to-launch-common-bts-mrt-card-next-year/

 

PM cancels media session, remains mum on Zuckerberg meeting claim

BY THE NATION

 

 

IT REMAINS unclear whether Facebook co-founder and major shareholder Mark Zuckerberg will meet with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha in Thailand later this month.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/pm-cancels-media-session-remains-mum-zuckerberg-meeting-claim/25097/

Android users can now try out apps before downloading from the Google Play Store

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Google’s new Try It Now feature lets Android users try apps before they download them from the Google Play Store.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/android-users-can-now-try-apps-downloading-google-play-store/25103/

 

Forest officials investigate illegal logging in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET:-- More than 30 officers led by senior officials from the Royal Forest Department Phuket officials today inspected a site in a protected forest area in central Phuket where protected Agarwood trees have been felled.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007850-forest-officials-investigate-illegal-logging-in-phuket/

 

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