Interview: Founder of web browser Opera says worried about online privacy

BY REUTERS 

 

Co-Founder and CEO of Vivaldi, Jon Von Tetzchner, talks with a Reuters reporter during the Web Summit, Europe's biggest tech conference, in Lisbon, Portugal, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

 

LISBON (Reuters) – People should worry about online data collection by technology companies because it gives them unparalleled insight into users lives, the creator of one of the biggest web browsers, Opera, said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/interview-founder-web-browser-opera-says-worried-online-privacy/25538/

U.K. soccer club Manchester City to headline Amazon video series

BY REUTERS 

 

REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

 

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it has inked a deal to stream behind-the-scenes video of Britain’s Manchester City soccer club during its current season, in the online retailer’s latest push to draw sports fans to its website.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/u-k-soccer-club-manchester-city-headline-amazon-video-series/25533/

Mobile-app errors expose data on 180 million phones – security firm

BY REUTERS

 

Image: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration

 

(Reuters) – A simple coding error in at least 685 apps put millions of smartphone users at risk of having some of their calls and text messages intercepted by hackers, cyber-security firm Appthority warned on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/mobile-app-errors-expose-data-180-million-phones-security-firm/25531/

The Lamborghini Terzo Millennio is the self-healing super car of your dreams

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Lamborghini are renowned for creating some of the most revolutionary cars available but their new hypercar of tomorrow is taking things to the next level.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/lamborghini-terzo-millennio-self-healing-super-car-dreams/25525/

Defense Minister delivers policy to Center for Integrated Security Solutions

 

BANGKOK, 10 November 2017 (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, has instructed the Center for Integrated Security Solutions to work more proactively to maintain security and peace and order in society. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010683-defense-minister-prawit-delivers-policy-to-center-for-integrated-security-solutions/

 

China media praises tone, outcome of Trump-Xi summit

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Friday praised the tone and outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, saying he and Chinese President Xi Jinping were setting a new blueprint for handling relations and managing their differences.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010685-china-media-praises-tone-outcome-of-trump-xi-summit/

 

"If you have a go at my mum what do you expect!" - irate Thai passenger hits back in latest 'drama'

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A passenger who had their ticket cancelled by an airline after a spat at a window has hit back at staff.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010686-if-you-have-a-go-at-my-mum-what-do-you-expect-irate-thai-passenger-hits-back-in-latest-drama/

 

WARNING: Don’t close WhatsApp on your iPhone by swiping up – here’s why

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Have you tried to close WhatsApp by swiping up on your iPhone? If you have you have probably been met by a strange warning.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-dont-close-whatsapp-iphone-swiping-heres/25541/

Two killed after taxi crashes into expressway pillar

By The Nation

 

A taxi driver and his female passenger were killed when his vehicle crashed into a pillar on an elevated expressway and caught fire early Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010687-two-killed-after-taxi-crashes-into-expressway-pillar/

 

Two boys drown in Chaiyaphum

By The Nation

 

Two boys drowned while swimming in a village pond in Chaiyaphum's Mueang district on Thursday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010688-two-boys-drown-in-chaiyaphum/

 

"I'm not a hero - save that for the doctors and nurses" says tired rocker Toon Bodyslam

 

Picture: INN

 

The roadshow that is Thai rock star Toon Bodyslam's marathon charity run along the length of Thailand reached a school in Nakorn Sri Thammarat yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010689-im-not-a-hero-save-that-for-the-doctors-and-nurses-says-tired-rocker-toon-bodyslam/

 

Three BMA public toilets named ‘best toilets of 2017’

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is flushed with pride after three of its public toilets were named “best toilets of 2017” by the Health Department.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010690-three-bma-public-toilets-named-‘best-toilets-of-2017’/

 

E-cigarettes included in Phuket beach smoking ban

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

People can still use their e-cigarettes in the designated smoking areas. Photo: Premkamon Ketsara

 

PHUKET: The use of e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, on Patong Beach will be considered the same as “smoking” and offenders may incur a fine of up to B100,000 or even a year in jail, a leading local Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) officer confirmed yesterday (Nov 9).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010692-e-cigarettes-included-in-phuket-beach-smoking-ban/

 

It's a laugh a minute - for the police - as two dozen homeless people rounded up on Pattaya beach

 

Picture: TNews

 

Tnews reported that a contingent of police descended on Pattaya beach in the early hours of Thursday morning to carry out a "crime suppression and prevention drive".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010695-its-a-laugh-a-minute-for-the-police-as-two-dozen-homeless-people-rounded-up-on-pattaya-beach/

 

Patrol policeman killed in road accident

By The Nation

 

A patrol policeman was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a sand truck on a Bangkok road late Thursday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010697-patrol-policeman-killed-in-bangkok-road-accident/

 

SAT assures Thai fans will be able to watch FIFA World Cup final

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Sports Authority of Thailand has given an assurance that Thai soccer fans will be able to watch live broadcast of the World Cup final in Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010698-sat-assures-thai-fans-will-be-able-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-final/

 

Suspicious item found near the Phuket International Airport

The team checked the object and has now passed it on to police to collect finger prints and to investigate any witnesses or people with knowledge about the origins of the grenade.

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A suspicious item, that looked like a M67 grenade, was found at a taxi queue next to the Phuket International Airport last night (November 9).

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010699-suspicious-item-found-near-the-phuket-international-airport/

 

It's a Thai rip off as marathon organizers take the money and run!

 

"Bare Faced Con"

 

As Thailand's tourism authorities trumpet the country as a hub of sports comes embarrassing news from a marathon that never was.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010703-its-a-thai-rip-off-as-marathon-organizers-take-the-money-and-run/

 

15 police officers under probe over bribes allegation

By The Nation

 

Deputy Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Srivara Ransibrahmanakul

 

An investigation has been launched against 15 police officers in Phuket accused of taking bribes from illegal immigrants.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010705-15-police-officers-under-probe-over-bribes-allegation/

 

Pattaya cancels International Fireworks Festival

 

PATTAYA:--This year’s Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is dead, a victim of government red tape.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010704-pattaya-cancels-international-fireworks-festival/

 

Chiang Mai doctor leads Thai charge at Scrabble World Championships in Kenya

 

Jakkrit (right) is seen in this file photo receiving a prize at the Brand's International King's Cup held in Bangkok.

 

A doctor from Chiang Mai is leading the Thai challenge at the English language World Scrabble Championships being held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010710-chiang-mai-doctor-leads-thai-charge-at-scrabble-world-championships-in-kenya/

 

Egyptian deported for 10-year overstay

 

PATTAYA:--An Egyptian man who created a life for himself in Pattaya was arrested for overstaying his visa for 10 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010711-egyptian-deported-for-10-year-overstay/

 

No chair? No problem on Jomtien Beach

PATTAYA:-- Despite the assertions of chair and umbrella vendors, Jomtien Beach was buzzing with activity on “no chair Wednesday”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010709-no-chair-no-problem-on-jomtien-beach/

 

Monks disrobed for drunk driving

PATTAYA:--A Pathum Thani monk has been disrobed after being arrested for drunk driving in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010708-monk-disrobed-for-drunk-driving/

 

Bali Hai work set for on-time completion

PATTAYA:--A frantic last-minute push will see Bali Hai Pier’s renovation completed before next week’s international fleet show.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010706-bali-hai-work-set-for-on-time-completion/

 

Beach smoking ban delayed until February

PATTAYA:-- The government has delayed enforcement of its smoking ban on Pattaya and other popular beaches to better educate the public about the cost of lighting up on the sand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010715-beach-smoking-ban-delayed-until-february/

 

Less transparent anti-corruption draft defended on basis of right to privacy

By The Nation

 

Constitution Drafting Commissions spokesperson Chartchai Na Chiangmai has said that the CDC decided to write the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill, including clauses to not reveal the complete assets reports of political holders when taking office as it had to balance transparency to prevent corruption with an individual’s rights to privacy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010718-less-transparent-anti-corruption-draft-defended-on-basis-of-right-to-privacy/

 

With VIPs inbound, Pattaya fixes long-broken traffic lights

PATTAYA:-- In another attempt to bring Pattaya up to world standards before the international fleet show, city hall finally has decided to fix dozens of broken pedestrian-crossing signals and do something to make drivers stop.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010720-with-vips-inbound-pattaya-fixes-long-broken-traffic-lights/

 

Micro-chipped wristbands for boat passengers, pier safety increased ready for Phuket high season

Premkamon Ketsara

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong speaks at yesterday's (Nov 9) 'Governor Meets Press' meeting. Photo: Premkamon Ketsara

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has revealed plans to distribute mandatory micro-chipped wristbands for all passengers boarding boats in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010721-micro-chipped-wristbands-for-boat-passengers-pier-safety-increased-ready-for-phuket-high-season/

 

Three monks accused of sex with teenagers

By The Nation

 

Two young brothers have told police they had been selling sex to monks at three well-known temples in Nan since last year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010722-three-monks-accused-of-sex-with-teenagers/