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/

Pattaya cops arrest African man impersonating top US general in Thai romance scam

 

Joseph Dunford chief of staff

 

The Pattaya chief of police with Chonburi colleagues announced the arrest of a 41 year old man who was conning Thai women by pretending to be a top US general.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007877-pattaya-cops-arrest-african-man-impersonating-top-us-general-in-thai-romance-scam/

Som Nam Na! Mum thought she was being kind to son, 11, giving him her phone - then he empties her account

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Thai mother went online to warn other parents after her gaming mad son racked up a bill of 20,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007878-som-nam-na-mum-thought-she-was-being-kind-to-son-11-giving-him-her-phone-then-he-empties-her-account/

Internet woes in Samui - thousands without wifi as routers malfunction

 

Image: Sanook

 

CAT Telecom in Koh Samui have admitted there is a big problem with their routers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007879-internet-woes-in-samui-thousands-without-wifi-as-routers-malfunction/

One dead, nine hurt as pipe bursts at water "10 billion baht" filtration plant in Nakorn Pathom

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

One man was pronounced dead and nine were injured after a pipe burst at a public waterworks filtration plant flooding an underground area to a depth of four meters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007880-one-dead-nine-hurt-as-pipe-bursts-at-water-10-billion-baht-filtration-plant-in-nakorn-pathom/

FM releases list of royals and foreign dignitaries attending Royal Cremation Ceremony

 

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday (Oct 20) released a list of royals and foreign dignitaries from 32 countries who have confirmed to attend the Royal Cremation Ceremony of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 26.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007881-fm-releases-list-of-royals-and-foreign-dignitaries-attending-royal-cremation-ceremony/

 

Panthongtae lashes out at DSI over picture leak

 

 

Panthongtae, the only son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on Friday (Oct 20) strongly lashed out at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for leaking to the public a picture of him reporting to the agency to hear a money-laundering charge in connection with Krungthai bank loans.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007882-panthongtae-lashes-out-at-dsi-over-picture-leak/

 

15 provinces still flooded

 

 

Many localities in 15 provinces are still flooded as a result of heavy rain brought by storms and the release of water from major dams, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department chief Chayapol Thitisak said on Oct 20.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007883-15-provinces-still-flooded/

 

Royal Cremation Ceremony: useful information

 

 

For foreigners who are in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, during the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej which is scheduled for October 25-29, following information might be useful and help you better understand what will happen in Thailand during this special occasion.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007885-royal-cremation-ceremony-useful-information/

 

Benja, 4 others released on Bt500,000 bail each

By The Nation

 

THE SUPREME Court order the temporary release of Benja Louichareon, a former deputy finance minister, and four other persons sentenced to a three-year jail term for abusing their authority to help Panthongtae and Pinthongta Shinawatra, the children of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, evade income taxes on their sale of Shin Corp shares in 2006.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007886-benja-4-others-released-on-bt500000-bail-each/

 

Suicide bombers attack two Afghan mosques, at least 72 dead

By Hamid Shalizi

 

KABUL (Reuters) - Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 72 people including children, officials and witnesses said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007887-suicide-bombers-attack-two-afghan-mosques-at-least-72-dead/

 

Iraqi forces complete Kirkuk province takeover after clashes with Kurds

By Maher Chmaytelli and Raya Jalabi

 

Kurdish Peshmarga forces are seen near Altun Kupri, between Kirkuk and Erbil, Iraq October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

 

BAGHDAD/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces on Friday took control of the last district in the oil-rich province of Kirkuk still in the hands of Kurdish Peshmerga fighters following a three-hour battle, security sources said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007889-iraqi-forces-complete-kirkuk-province-takeover-after-clashes-with-kurds/

Trump expected to pressure China's Xi to rein in North Korea: officials

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the Heritage Foundation’s President’s Club Meeting in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to pressure China's president when they meet next month in Beijing to do more to rein in North Korea out of a belief that Xi Jinping's consolidation of power should give him more authority to do so.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007890-trump-expected-to-pressure-chinas-xi-to-rein-in-north-korea-officials/

Spain plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid: opposition

By Sonya Dowsett and Inmaculada Sanz

 

A damaged Estelada (Catalan flag of independence) hangs from a balcony in Barcelona, Spain, October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January in its bid to check the regional government's push for independence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007894-spain-plans-new-elections-in-catalonia-to-end-independence-bid-opposition/

Bitcoin soars to record high above $6,000

BY REUTERS

 

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bitcoin surged to a record high of more than $6,000 on Friday, pushing its market capitalization to $100 billion at one point, as investors continued to bet on an asset that has a limited supply and has paved the way for a whole slew of crypto-currencies.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/bitcoin-soars-record-high-6000/25112/

Thailand enters 'War on Sugar' with tax on sweetened beverages

By Chris Prentice

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thailand has slapped tariffs on sugar likely to hit $9 million worth of U.S. beverage exports, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday, as one of the top producers of the sweetener joins a growing list of regions implementing such taxes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007897-thailand-enters-war-on-sugar-with-tax-on-sweetened-beverages/

 

Thai vegetarian festival expects record spending

By Suphanida Thakral

 

People shop for vegetarian food at a market in Chinatown Bangkok, Thailand, October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's annual vegetarian festival began on Friday with record spending expected from Thais abstaining from meat-heavy diets to earn spiritual credit during the year-long mourning period for the late king.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006973-higher-spending-by-people-in-vegetarian-festival-oct-20-28/

Royal Crematorium ‘pride of all Thais’

By THE NATION

 

 

Some roads in Bangkok to be closed today in preparation for full dress-rehearsal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007900-royal-crematorium-‘pride-of-all-thais’/

 

Video: Get rid of our gun toting, bent abbot - say villagers

 

Image: Workpoint News

 

From the north of Thailand comes yet more dissatisfaction with the monkhood.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007901-video-get-rid-of-our-gun-toting-bent-abbot-say-villagers/

Thieves on the prowl trying to steal cars at top department store in Pak Nam.

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that thieves were surely responsible for an alarming situation at a "well known department store" in Pak Nam, Samut Prakarn yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007902-thieves-on-the-prowl-trying-to-steal-cars-at-top-department-store-in-pak-nam/

Khon Kaen teen violence as 17 year old shot dead on girlfriend's video

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A bride to be filmed her teen fiancee's death as two groups of young people attempted to sort out a previous disagreement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007905-khon-kaen-teen-violence-as-17-year-old-shot-dead-on-girlfriends-video/

Lightning 7/11 robbery all over in 45 seconds

 

Image: Sanook

 

A robber got away with nearly 10,000 baht from the till of a 7/11 store at a PTT gas station on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007908-lightning-711-robbery-all-over-in-45-seconds/

Restaurant owner shocked with 338,000 electric bill!

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Chiang Mai restaurant owner has gone to the media after she was slapped with a huge electricity bill she is convinced is way off the mark.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007914-restaurant-owner-shocked-with-338000-electric-bill/

Khon Kaen villages in crisis as water released from Ubonrat Dam

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Provincial authorities declared an emergency in parts of Khon Kaen yesterday after a decision was made to release water from Ubonrat Dam.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007915-khon-kaen-villages-in-crisis-as-water-released-from-ubonrat-dam/

Sony Xperia XZ1 review: Rebuild your world with an XZ1

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Sony’s latest heavyduty Xperia phone packs a 3D Creator app for scanning objects

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/sony-xperia-xz1-review-rebuild-world-xz1/25124/

LG Dolby Atmos Soundbar SJ9: More bangs for your baht

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

LG fires up home entertainment with a dynamic sound-surround soundbar at an inviting price

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/lg-dolby-atmos-soundbar-sj9-bangs-baht/25119/

Thai company creates world’s first full-colour 3D printer

BY THE NATION 

 

 

XYZprinting’s Thai unit pins hopes on 3D printer

 

XYZprinting (Thailand), a 3D printer manufacturer, has developed what it claims is the world’s first full-colour 3D printer, da Vinci Colour, which uses 3DColourJet technology, combining inkjet printing with the fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing process.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-company-creates-worlds-first-full-colour-3d-printer/25115/

BMA to supply food, schools and temples share toilets with mourners

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will cook up to 1.5 million food boxes a day to hand out to mourners participating in the Royal Cremation of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007916-bma-to-supply-food-schools-and-temples-share-toilets-with-mourners/

 

Vet team treats Tara after 10-hour trip to hospital

By The Nation

 

 

TARA, the 15-year-old elephant, that caught the headlines on social and print media after being pulled from a canal in Phitsanulok province, arrived at an elephant hospital in Lampang province yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007917-vet-team-treats-tara-after-10-hour-trip-to-hospital/

 

Second delay sought in rice deal appeal

By The Nation

 

PROSECUTORS at the Attorney-General’s Office yesterday filed a request to the Supreme Court, asking it to postpone the deadline for its appeal over the |G-to-G rice deals under the “Yingluck rice-pledging scheme” for a second time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007919-second-delay-sought-in-rice-deal-appeal/