Smart Pattaya police work leads to swift arrest of lady boy "Sonya"

 

Source: Sanok

 

A lady boy thief who stole 50,000 baht from a South Korean tourist was soon rounded up thanks to smart police work.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008622-smart-pattaya-police-work-leads-to-swift-arrest-of-lady-boy-sonya/

 

U.S. appoints new top official at Havana embassy as tensions flare

 

A car with tourists drives past the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

 

HAVANA (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it had designated career diplomat Lawrence Gumbiner as the new chief of its Cuba embassy that has been at the centre of a diplomatic crisis due to allegations of mysterious health attacks on its personnel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008623-us-appoints-new-top-official-at-havana-embassy-as-tensions-flare/

 

Iraqi PM Abadi demands Kurds cancel secession bid as price for talks

By Maher Chmaytelli

 

Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (not pictured) in Baghdad, Iraq October 23, 2017. REUTERS/Alex Brandon/Pooll

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's prime minister demanded on Thursday that Kurds declare their independence referendum void, rejecting the Kurdish autonomous region's offer to suspend its independence push to resolve a crisis through talks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008624-iraqi-pm-abadi-demands-kurds-cancel-secession-bid-as-price-for-talks/

 

Norway says sunken Russian helicopter wreckage may have been located

By Terje Solsvik and Gleb Stolyarov

 

OSLO/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Norwegian rescuers believe they may have located the sunken wreckage of a Russian helicopter that went missing on Thursday with eight people aboard off the coast of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008627-norway-says-sunken-russian-helicopter-wreckage-may-have-been-located/

 

Mattis visits Seoul for defence talks as tensions climb

By Phil Stewart

 

File photo: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis gestures as he speaks during a joint news conference in New Delhi, India September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis flew into Seoul on Friday for annual defence talks as tensions with North Korea climb ahead of a visit to the region next month by President Donald Trump.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008629-mattis-visits-seoul-for-defence-talks-as-tensions-climb/

 

Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Jeff Mason

 

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stands behind U.S. President Donald Trump, who speaks at the Minority Enterprise Development Week White House awards ceremony, at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency on Thursday, stopping short of a national emergency declaration he promised months ago that would have freed up more federal money.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008632-trump-declares-opioids-a-us-public-health-emergency/

 

Warning over iPhone apps that secretly turn on cameras and spy on users

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

A Google security researcher has discovered an alarming loophole in the way iPhone apps are granted access to a user’s smartphone camera.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-iphone-apps-turn-cameras-spy-users/25238/

Australian deputy PM says he respects court decision that ruled him ineligible for parliament

 

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce sits in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 14, 2017. AAP/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS/Files

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said on Friday he respected a High Court verdict that ruled he was ineligible to sit in parliament because he held dual citizenship, a decision that cost the government it's one-seat majority.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008639-australian-deputy-pm-says-he-respects-court-decision-that-ruled-him-ineligible-for-parliament/

 

HM the King presides over transfer of Royal Relics

By The Nation

 

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn presided over the Royal Ceremony for the collection of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Relics and Royal Ashes from the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang and their transfer to The Grand Place on Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008641-hm-the-king-presides-over-transfer-of-royal-relics/

 

Royal procession to transfer Royal Relics and Royal Ashes begin

 

 

The transfer of the Royal Relics and Royal Ashes of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej from the Royal Crematorium to the Grand Palace began at 10.51am on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008642-royal-procession-to-transfer-royal-relics-and-royal-ashes-begin/

 

Estimated 60,000 Phuket mourners join Royal Cremation ceremony

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong inaugurated the second period of Dok Mai Jan laying at 5:30pm. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok yesterday morning inaugurated the Dok Mai Jan laying ceremony at Phuket’s Royal Crematorium replica at Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town. Dok Mai Jan laying services were also held the island’s Ketho Temple in Kathu and Manik Temple in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008643-estimated-60000-phuket-mourners-join-royal-cremation-ceremony/

 

Airlines get ready for new U.S. security rules from Thursday

By David Shepardson and Jamie Freed

 

People wait for flights in advance of the incoming travel ban to the U.S. at John F. Kennedy airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S. June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Files

 

WASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) - New security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect on Thursday on all U.S.-bound flights to comply with government requirements aimed at responding to threats of hidden explosives, airlines said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008644-airlines-get-ready-for-new-us-security-rules-from-thursday/

 

UPDATE:

 

Remains of late Thai king collected after night of tears and ancient funeral rites

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre

 

A soldier salutes in front of the Royal Crematorium during a funeral for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Damir

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The cremated remains of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej were collected on Friday as part of an elaborate, five-day funeral ceremony that drew hundreds of thousands of black-clad mourners to Bangkok's historic old quarter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008641-hm-the-king-presides-over-transfer-of-royal-relics/?do=findComment&comment=12395483

 

U.S. belatedly begins to comply with Russia sanctions law

 

National flags of Russia and the U.S. fly at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Thursday said it had belatedly begun informing Congress and others about groups associated with the Russian intelligence and defence sectors as required under a 2017 law tightening sanctions on Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008651-us-belatedly-begins-to-comply-with-russia-sanctions-law/

 

Mourners head home, others linger for final rites

Breaking News October 27, 2017 13:21

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

As mourners began streaming home on Friday following the cremation of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol, thousands lingered to watch the week’s final processions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008652-mourners-head-home-others-linger-for-final-rites/

 

Worry not subsiding as 19 provinces flooded

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of National News Bureau of Thailand

 

Nineteen provinces are struggling with flooding and 113,501 families have been affected, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said on Friday amid a litany of grim statistics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008653-worry-not-subsiding-as-19-provinces-flooded/

 

Two new migrant-worker centres open to clear backlog of 20,000

 

 

The Myanmar authority has set up two more “one-stop service” centres in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani to help identify migrant workers in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008662-two-new-migrant-worker-centres-open-to-clear-backlog-of-20000/

Tour guide returns $2,074 in cash to owner

 

 

A female tour guide returned US$2,074 (Bt69,071) in cash found at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to the owner.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008663-tour-guide-returns-2074-in-cash-to-owner/

Ashes floated at Chiang Mai dam

 

 

Chiang Mai governor Prawin Chamniprasart on Friday morning floated ashes of funeral flowers offered on Thursday by mourners for His Majesty the late King Rama IX.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008664-ashes-floated-at-chiang-mai-dam/

 

19.1 million Thais offered sandalwood flowers in homage

 

 

More than 19.1 million people across Thailand offered sandalwood flowers in homage to their late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the day of his Royal Cremation on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008665-191-million-thais-offered-sandalwood-flowers-in-homage/

 

Royal Irrigation debunks online rumours of Chao Phraya bursting banks

 

The Royal Irrigation Department on Friday dismissed rumours spread online that the department would hasten water release from Chao Phraya Dam to flood Bangkok and suburbs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008674-royal-irrigation-debunks-online-rumours-of-chao-phraya-bursting-banks/

 

Country united in grief and gratitude in fond farewell

By The Nation

 

 

TEAR-EYED and aggrieved, loyal subjects across the country poured out their heartfelt love and respects for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, offering sandalwood flowers in humble obeisance.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008686-country-united-in-grief-and-gratitude-in-fond-farewell/

 

Overseas Thais and THAI flight attendants pay last respects

 

 

Thais residing overseas were able to join their compatriots back home in expressing their grief and bidding a final farewell to their beloved Monarch, His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26 at Thai embassies throughout the world. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008687-overseas-thais-and-thai-flight-attendants-pay-last-respects/

 

GUIDELINE: Royal Crematorium to open for visitors next week

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

The general public will have a chance to view the lavish Royal Crematorium of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej from Nov. 2-30.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008688-guideline-royal-crematorium-to-open-for-visitors-next-week/

 

Phuket Royal Crematorium replica to remain at Saphan Hin until further notice

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The Royal Crematorium replica at Saphan Hin Park. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- The head of the Phuket Public Relations Department has today (Oct 27) confirmed that the Royal Crematorium replica at Saphan Hin park will remain until an official order is put out to remove the structure.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008690-phuket-royal-crematorium-replica-to-remain-at-saphan-hin-until-further-notice/

 

Ang Thong village flooded as Chao Phraya bursts levee

By The Nation

 

The Chao Phraya River to burst a flood levee and inundated a village in Ang Thong late on Thursday night.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008693-ang-thong-village-flooded-as-chao-phraya-bursts-levee/

 

Fire damages Bang Saen bar

By The Nation

 

A Friday morning fire broke out at a closed bar near the Bang Saen beach in Chon Buri.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008694-fire-damages-bang-saen-bar/

 

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

 

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalonia's regional parliament declared independence from Spain on Friday in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008697-catalan-parliament-declares-independence-from-spain/

 

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