Cryptocurrencies' market cap hits record $200 billion as bitcoin soars

By Jemima Kelly

 

A copy of bitcoin standing on PC motherboard is seen in this illustration picture, October 26, 2017. Picture taken October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The aggregate value of all cryptocurrencies hit a record high of over $200 billion on Wednesday, according to industry website Coinmarketcap, putting their reported market value at more than that of U.S. banking giant Citigroup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009794-cryptocurrencies-market-cap-hits-record-200-billion-as-bitcoin-soars/

Travelling to Thailand? Check your travel insurance.

By Tanutam Thawan

 

 

A cautionary tale…

 

30 year old Australian Stacey Liddle is still holed up at Vachira Hospital after a traumatic road accident in Chalong caused a lot of damage to her leg which doctors are now trying to save. Whilst she had travel insurance her insurance didn’t cover this accident due to fine print in the contract.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009795-travelling-to-thailand-check-your-travel-insurance/

 

Epsom printer review: Gaze upon the handsome prints

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Epson’s fit-anywhere Wi-Fi printer will meet all of your needs much more cheaply

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/epsom-printer-review-gaze-upon-handsome-prints/25409/

 

Review: Big pixels, great pix with Nokia 8

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

A top-notch camera is just one of the pluses in this gorgeous phone

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/review-big-pixels-great-pix-nokia-8/25404/

Apple firmly on course for $1 trillion valuation: analysts

By Nivedita Bhattacharjee and Munsif Vengattil

REUTERS

 

 

(Reuters) – Apple Inc’s shares rose to a record high on Friday as more analysts set a trillion-dollar valuation on the company, following a blowout fourth quarter and an upbeat forecast that quashed investor concerns around the iPhone X.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-firmly-course-1-trillion-valuation-analysts/25401/

PM to join Asean Summit in Manila Nov 13-14

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will join the 31st Asean Summit and Related Summits during Nov 13-14 in Manila, the Philippines, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009796-pm-to-join-asean-summit-in-manila-nov-13-14/

 

Villager found dead in Khao Yai forest

By The Nation

 

A villager died while collecting wild fruits and edible plants inside a forest of the Khao Yai National Park on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009799-villager-found-dead-in-khao-yai-forest/

 

Flash floods, strong winds warning for 14 southern provinces

By The Nation

 

The Meteorological Department on Saturday warned residents of 14 southern provinces to brace for heavy rains, flash floods and strong winds during the day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009800-flash-floods-strong-winds-warning-for-14-southern-provinces/

 

Finance Ministry is pondering year-end shopping stimulus scheme

 

 

The Finance Ministry is pondering year-end shopping stimulus to be introduced during the last two months of the year in order to spur the economy by providing incentive for consumers to spend, said Finance Minister Apisak Tantiworawong on Friday (Nov 3).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009805-finance-ministry-is-pondering-year-end-shopping-stimulus-scheme/

 

Factories told to strictly take preventive measures against fires during dry season

 

 

All factories risky of being hit by fires during the dry season have been told to strictly follow the Industry Ministry’s fire safety manual, permanent secretatry for industry Pasu Loharjun said on Nov 3.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009806-factories-told-to-strictly-take-preventive-measures-against-fires-during-dry-season/

 

Latest drugs bust: Ganja gang arrested after ringleader tries to buy off cops with 15,000 baht

 

Image: Springnews

 

Springnews reported on the latest large ganja bust in Bangkok and the central region as a picture was published of the Nigerian man taken down in a cocaine raid in South Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009810-latest-drugs-bust-ganja-gang-arrested-after-ringleader-tries-to-buy-off-cops-with-15000-baht/

Passengers at six Thai airports up to 129 million in last year

 

Image: Voice TV

 

Voice TV reported official figures on passengers at Thai airports in the last year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009811-passengers-at-six-thai-airports-up-to-129-million-in-last-year/

After the Loy Krathong party the clean-up begins

 

Image: Voice TV

 

The Bangkok governor ordered his men to mount a huge clean-up operation along a big stretch of the Chao Praya river in Bangkok last night after the annual Loy Krathong celebrations. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009812-after-the-loy-krathong-party-the-clean-up-begins/

Thai man strangled his girlfriend because she wouldn't have sex with him

 

 

Image: Kapook

 

Kapook reported the quick arrest of a Thai man responsible for the murder of a 41 year old female construction worker in Suphanburi on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009813-thai-man-strangled-his-girlfriend-because-she-wouldnt-have-sex-with-him/

Nonthaburi woman spends 100 million baht on stray dogs and cats.

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a 68 year old woman from Nonthaburi to the north of Bangkok who has spent 100 million baht on stray dogs and cats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009814-nonthaburi-woman-spends-100-million-baht-on-stray-dogs-and-cats/

Netflix cuts ties with Kevin Spacey after sexual misconduct allegations

BY REUTERS

 

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix Inc severed ties on Friday with Kevin Spacey, one of its biggest stars and the lead in its popular drama “House of Cards,” after a number of allegations of sexual misconduct against the Oscar-winning actor.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/netflix-cuts-ties-kevin-spacey-sexual-misconduct-allegations/25413/

How a mobile app can help you bag an entire row to yourself when flying in economy

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

When travelling in economy on a long haul flight you’ll do almost anything to make it that little bit more comfortable.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/mobile-app-can-help-bag-entire-row-flying-economy/25416/

Almost 100 sky lanterns grounded at Chiang Mai Airport

 

 

Despite pleas by officials not to float sky lanterns in the vicinity of the airport’s runway ground, Chiang Mai airport officials said they have collected at least 80 sky lanterns that faded and fell to earth within the airport’s controlled areas.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009838-almost-100-sky-lanterns-grounded-at-chiang-mai-airport/

 

King sends royal krathong to float at Sukhothai Historical Park

 

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday (Nov 3) sent a royal krathong to float at the Sukhothai Historical Park where the traditional Loy Krathong Festival is held.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009840-king-sends-royal-krathong-to-float-at-sukhothai-historical-park/

 

Hat Yai thief arrested after delaying his escape

By The Nation

 

An alleged burglar was arrested in Hat Yai early on Saturday apparently because, instead of fleeing the scene, he remained to pleasure himself while looking at the room’s sleeping female occupant.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009842-hat-yai-thief-arrested-after-delaying-his-escape/

 

Tourist’s car overheats, catches fire in Phu Rua

By The Nation

 

A car taking a family to visit the popular tourist destination, Phu Rua mountaintop, caught fire on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009843-tourist’s-car-overheats-catches-fire-in-phu-rua/

 

Hua Hin-Pattaya ferry services suspended Nov 5-6

 

 

Ferry services between Hua Hin and Pattaya will be suspended on Nov 5-6 for safety reason due to strong waves in the Gulf of Thailand, the Prachuap Khiri Khan marine office announced on Saturday (Nov 4).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009845-hua-hin-pattaya-ferry-services-suspended-nov-5-6/

 

Boy drowns in Ayutthaya canal looking for krathong coins

By The Nation

 

An eight-year-old boy drowned early on Saturday while he was swimming in an irrigation canal in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district hunting for coins in floating krathong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009841-boy-drowns-in-ayutthaya-canal-looking-for-krathong-coins/

 

Thailand beats Malaysia to retain Asean futsal championship

 

 

The Thai men’s futsal team successfully clinched the Asean futsal championship for the 13th time by coming from behind to beat Malaysia 4-3 in an extra time in the championship match at Pu Tho Stadium in Vietnam on Nov 3.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009846-thailand-beats-malaysia-to-retain-asean-futsal-championship/

 

Drug suspect killed by police in Udon Thani

By The Nation

 

A notorious drug pusher was killed by police in Udon Thani on Friday night when he allegedly resisted arrest.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009847-drug-suspect-killed-by-police-in-udon-thani/

 

Floating body found during krathong coin hunt

By The Nation

 

A Myanmar man who was collecting coins from krathong on Saturday morning was shocked to see a floating body on the Chao Phraya River near a pier in Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009848-floating-body-found-during-krathong-coin-hunt/

 

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