webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 The day the nation stopped By THE NATION Thais here and abroad watch royal funeral ceremonies with respectful attention. THE ROYAL CREMATION of the much-revered HM late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) took place late last night in a solemn ceremony that saw the nation come to a practical standstill. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008583-the-day-the-nation-stopped-thais-here-and-abroad-watch-royal-funeral-ceremonies-with-respectful-attention/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Mourners bid final farewell to beloved King Bhumibol at 11 pm By The Nation At 11 pm Thursday night, mourners wept and prostrated themselves to the direction of the Royal Crematorium to show their final respects and last farewell to their beloved His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008586-mourners-bid-final-farewell-to-beloved-king-bhumibol-at-11-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Sea of black as thousands gather in Thailand for late king's funeral By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Panu Wongcha-um Mourners react as the Royal Urn of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is carried by the Great Victory Chariot during a royal cremation procession at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagol BANGKOK (Reuters) - Amid beating drums, the whistle of an ancient flute and an artillery salute, Thailand began a lavish and elaborate ceremony on Thursday steeped in ancient rites for the funeral and cremation of revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008547-sea-of-black-as-thousands-gather-in-thailand-for-late-kings-funeral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 UPDATE: King’s legacy lives in Thai hearts By Pratch Rujivanarom The Nation Mourners in and around the royal cremation pledge to remember his lessons TENS OF THOUSANDS of people from all over the country thronged to the Sanam Luang area to bid a final farewell to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008547-sea-of-black-as-thousands-gather-in-thailand-for-late-kings-funeral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Medics help 16,000 afflicted attendees By The Nation AT LEAST 16,000 people sought medical help from mobile medical units based near the Royal Crematorium ceremonial grounds on Wednesday and yesterday morning. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008587-medics-help-16000-afflicted-attendees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Sweden honours the late Thai monarch Sweden//Photo : EPA-EFE Sweden yesterday held a ceremony to honour HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who received the Knight of the Swedish Royal Order of the Seraphim on April 5, 1950. The order is the foremost honour in Sweden. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008588-sweden-honours-the-late-thai-monarch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 OPINION Let’s honour the late King by committing to the Sufficiency Economy By Chris Oestereich Special to The Nation Thailand has bid the final farewell to its leader of seven decades, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. People throughout the Kingdom, and around the world, have celebrated and commemorated his life in a variety of ways. Ceremonies that have been practised until perfect are helping convey the gravity of the moment, while helping the nation begin to move forward. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008589-let’s-honour-the-late-king-by-committing-to-the-sufficiency-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 EDITORIAL The ‘developer king’ of kings By The Nation Thailand and its people owe their immense progress these past 70 years to the man who occupied the throne His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will always be remembered as one of Thailand’s greatest “development kings”. His efforts in this crucial area were best exemplified by the many royal projects implemented soon after his ascension to the throne in 1946. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008590-the-‘developer-king’-of-kings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 OPINION A universal teacher for us all By Stephen B Young Special to The Nation On September 27 at the Paris headquarters of Unesco, global recognition was given to the lifework of His Majesty King Rama IX for his thoughtful advocacy of wise living in our ordinary callings as people who can do good. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008591-a-universal-teacher-for-us-all/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thai embassies, consulates hold ceremonies By The Nation Thai Ambassador to Malaysia Damrong Kraikruan, right, leads officials and Thai people in the sandalwood flower placing ceremony at Wat Thai Chetawan. ROYAL THAI embassies and consular offices around the world yesterday hosted events to offer floral tributes to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej coinciding with the time of the Royal Cremation Ceremony in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008592-thai-embassies-consulates-hold-ceremonies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 PM thanks Thai people, international community for paying tribute to King Bhumibol By Thai PBS Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha thanked the Thai people in Thailand and throughout the world for their spontaneous show of respect and loyalty for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of the Royal cremation ceremony on Thursday (Oct 26). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008593-pm-thanks-thai-people-international-community-for-paying-tribute-to-king-bhumibol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Sadness permeates ceremonies By Kasamakorn Chanwanpen The Nation THE ROYAL Cremation Ground and sites around the nation were filled with sadness as the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej was cremated yesterday after one full year of national mourning. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008594-sadness-permeates-ceremonies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Catalonia's leader rules out snap election, crisis deepens By Julien Toyer and Sam Edwards Catalan President Carles Puigdemont delivers a statement at the regional government headquarters, in Barcelona, Spain, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont on Thursday said he would not hold a new regional election to break the deadlock between Madrid and separatists wanting to split from Spain, sharpening a political crisis that could turn into direct confrontation. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008595-catalonias-leader-rules-out-snap-election-crisis-deepens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Syrian government to blame for April sarin attack - U.N. report By Rodrigo Campos A civil defence member breathes through an oxygen mask, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad is to blame for a chemical attack on the opposition-held town of Khan Sheikhoun that killed dozens of people last April, according to a report sent to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008596-syrian-government-to-blame-for-april-sarin-attack-un-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 U.S. sanctions North Koreans for 'flagrant' rights abuse North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claps with military officers at the Command of the Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in an unknown location in North Korea in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 15, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on seven North Korean individuals and three entities for "flagrant" human rights abuses, including killings, torture, forced labour and the hunting down of asylum seekers abroad. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008597-us-sanctions-north-koreans-for-flagrant-rights-abuse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 No role for Assad in Syria's future - U.S.'s Tillerson By Jonathan Landay Iran's military chief, General Mohammad Baqeri meets with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria in this handout picture provided by SANA on October 19, 2017. SANA/Handout via REUTERS GENEVA (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad and his family have no role in the future of Syria, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday ahead of peace talks aiming at a political transition scheduled to resume next month. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008598-no-role-for-assad-in-syrias-future-uss-tillerson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 German coalition talks stumble on migration, climate By Andreas Rinke and Emma Thomasson (R-L) Leader of Free Democratic Party (FDP) Christian Lindner, Alexander Dobrindt of Christian Social Union (CSU), Katrin Goering-Eckardt of the Green Party and Armin Laschet of CDU are seen on a balcony of German Parliamentary Society offices before the exploratory talks about forming a new coalition government held by CDU/CSU in Berlin, Germany, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch BERLIN (Reuters) - Three German parties resigned themselves to further talks next week to try to form a new coalition after making little progress on Thursday in bridging deep divisions on immigration and climate policy. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008599-german-coalition-talks-stumble-on-migration-climate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Trump releases some JFK files, blocks others under pressure By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason FILE PHOTO: U.S. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally ride in a liousine moments before Kennedy was assassinated, in Dallas, Texas November 22, 1963. Walt Cisco/Dallas Morning News/Handout/File Photo via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the release of 2,800 documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy but yielded to pressure from the FBI and CIA to block the release of some information, senior administration officials said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008600-trump-releases-some-jfk-files-blocks-others-under-pressure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 After Islamic State, ruined Raqqa fears new strife By John Davison FILE PHOTO: A fighter of Syrian Democratic Forces stands amidst the ruins of buildings near the Clock Square in Raqqa, Syria October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File photo RAQQA, Syria (Reuters) - The morning after Islamic State's defeat in Raqqa, a local militia fighter stood in a square in the ruined, deserted city centre. "There will be more problems here," he said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008602-after-islamic-state-ruined-raqqa-fears-new-strife/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 'Like a roar' - Dozens killed in blasts atIndonesia fireworks plant By Kanupriya Kapoor Indonesian police officers carry a dead body after an explosion at a fireworks factory at Kosambi village in Tangerang, Banten province, Indonesia October 26, 2017. Antara Foto/Muhammad Iqbal via REUTERS KOSAMBI, Indonesia (Reuters) - Two explosions tore through a fireworks factory on the outskirts of Indonesia's capital on Thursday, killing at least 47 people and injuring dozens. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008605-like-a-roar-dozens-killed-in-blasts-atindonesia fireworks-plant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Free download: Historic pages of Royal Cremation events Download here: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008612-free-download-historic-pages-of-royal-cremation-events/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thai woman "learner driver" ends up in the Chiang Mai moat Pictures: Manager Online A Thai woman learning to drive ended up driving her new Mitsubishi Attrage and family into the Chiang Mai moat. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008615-thai-woman-learner-driver-ends-up-in-the-chiang-mai-moat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Mourners weep as beloved monarch returns to heaven By The Nation Silence fell over Sanam Luang when the time came for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday night. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008616-mourners-weep-as-beloved-monarch-returns-to-heaven/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Bhutanese Royal Family and VIPs attend prayers ceremony By The Nation Bhutan hosted a Buddhist prayers ceremony in honour of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008619-bhutanese-royal-family-and-vips-attend-prayers-ceremony/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Google searches overwhelmingly about Royal Funeral, say Thai media BY STAFF WRITER Thai media reported that top Google searches over the last two days were mostly about matters related to the Royal Funeral ceremonies. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/google-searches-overwhelmingly-royal-funeral-say-thai-media/25234/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Tokyo concept car aims to fend off dents with external airbags BY REUTERS REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TOKYO (Reuters) – A concept car equipped with external airbags to protect against fender benders is raising eyebrows at the Tokyo Motor Show. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/tokyo-concept-car-aims-fend-off-dents-external-airbags/25230/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 NotPetya hackers likely behind BadRabbit attack: researchers BY REUTERS REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov MOSCOW (Reuters) – Technical indicators suggest a cyber attack which hit Russia and other countries this week was carried out by hackers behind a similar but bigger assault on Ukraine in June, security researchers who analysed the two campaigns said on Wednesday. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/notpetya-hackers-likely-behind-badrabbit-attack-researchers/25226/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 BadRabbit ransomware hits computers around the world – here’s how to protect yourself BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD Stop me if you think you have heard this one before – there’s a new form of ransomware called BadRabbit that is disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player and which is infecting computers around the world. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/badrabbit-ransomware-hits-computers-around-world-heres-protect/25222/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Tinder, Badoo, WeChat and other popular dating apps vulnerable to hackers, Kaspersky warns BY STAFF WRITER Cyber criminals can expose vulnerabilities in some of the world’s most popular dating apps, such as Tinder, Badoo and Bumble to read user’s messages and see which profiles they have viewed. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/tinder-badoo-wechat-popular-dating-apps-vulnerable-hackers-kaspersky-warns/25220/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Criminals try message apps to evade dark web crackdown – report BY REUTERS By Eric Auchard and Tova Cohen Image: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Files LONDON/TEL AVIV (Reuters) – A police crackdown on dark web markets such as AlphaBay and Hansa is driving cyber criminals to use mobile messaging apps to locate anonymous new hideouts from which to operate, a report by security researchers published on Wednesday showed. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/criminals-try-message-apps-evade-dark-web-crackdown-report/25214/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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