Political ban might ease if local elections allowed : Prawit

 

File photo : Prawit

 

Restrictions on political activities might be relaxed, but only to pave the way for tambon and municipal elections, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said on Monday.

 

He did not elaborate. The comment came after his fellow deputy PM, Wissanu Krea-ngam, said last week that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was considering allowing local elections at various levels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011120-prawit-says-ban-on-political-activities-may-be-eased-for-local-election/

 

Think bitcoin’s getting expensive? Try Zimbabwe

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

HARARE (Reuters) – For most investors around the world, bitcoin is a volatile and highly speculative bet. For Zimbabweans, however, the cryptocurrency seems to offer rare protection from the onset of hyperinflation and financial implosion.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/think-bitcoins-getting-expensive-try-zimbabwe/25602/

 

Prawit: Cabinet reshuffle likely very soon

By The Nation

 

 

It is likely that the Cabinet reshuffle will take place very soon, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011121-prawit-cabinet-reshuffle-likely-very-soon/

"Smart bus" delivered

 

A “smart bus” was recently unveiled at the “Bus & Truck 17” exhibition at Bitec.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011122-smart-bus-delivered/

 

Here’s the science behind the bar stool theoey of breaking the seal

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Picture the scene – you’re out in a bar, playing some pool, four or five bottles deep when you suddenly get the urge to go to the toilet.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-science-behind-bar-stool-theoey-breaking-seal/25605/

His Majesty grants gift to provide moral support to ‘Toon’

By The Nation

 

 

HM the King has sent Air Marshal Phakdee Saengchuto to give a gift basket to Rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai to graciously support his 2,191-kilometre run for charity, the Surat Thani governor, Witchawut Jinto, said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011124-his-majesty-grants-gift-to-provide-moral-support-to-‘toon’/

 

Musical play to celebrate Thai World War II hero

By The Nation

 

Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu

 

Kanchanaburi province plans to pay tribute to Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu, who, together with Australian surgeon Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, were known as “The Quiet Lions” for their heroics during World War II.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011125-musical-play-to-celebrate-thai-world-war-ii-hero/  
 

 

Mother of conscript, 21, questions ‘heart attack’ cause of death

By The Nation

 

Another mysterious death of a conscript has been exposed after the mother of Private Adisak Noipitak told the media after her son had died at Thepsatree Sri Sunthon Camp in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011126-nakhon-si-thammarat-mother-of-conscript-21-questions-‘heart-attack’-cause-of-death/

 

 

Angry Noodle Soup Thrower Turns Herself In

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Narumon Wanalee, the woman who was caught last week on CCTV throwing scalding nam ngiaw noodle soup at a food vendor causing severe burning, has turned herself in.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011133-angry-noodle-soup-thrower-turns-herself-in/

 

Thais submit evidence showing false work promises in Dubai

By Kornkamol Aksorndej 
The Nation

 

 

The Immigration Bureau on Monday received video clips substantiating 61 Thai workers’ claim that they had been lured to work in Dubai and employment officials had made threats against them.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011134-thais-submit-evidence-showing-false-work-promises-in-dubai/

 

Law amendments being prepared to pave way for local elections: Anupong

By The Nation

 

The Interior Ministry is preparing the amendment of laws related to local elections in order to pave the way for holding the polls, Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011135-law-amendments-being-prepared-to-pave-way-for-local-elections-anupong/

 

Taxi OK: Thai government to launch its own taxi app next month

BY THE NATION

 

 

10,000-car taxi app to launch next month

 

The Land Transport Department will launch a smartphone app in the middle of next month to make it more convenient for passengers to call taxis, a spokeswoman for the National Council for Peace and Order said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/taxi-ok-thai-government-launch-taxi-app-next-month/25611/

Face ID on the iPhone X can be fooled by a mask, security experts claim

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Security researchers from Vietnam have tricked the new Face ID feature on the iPhone X by using a face mask.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/face-id-iphone-x-can-fooled-mask-security-experts-claim/25614/

Three more suspects arrested in alleged murder of 16-year-old maid

By Kampanart La-ong 
The Nation

 

 

Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police officers on Monday arrested three more suspects in relation to former beauty contestant Krisana Suwanpitak’s alleged fatal assault of a 16-year-old maid in 2012 in Bangkok and the burying of her body in Phetchaburi’s Muang district to conceal the crime.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011139-three-more-suspects-arrested-in-alleged-murder-of-16-year-old-maid/

 

Court accepts Bt14-bn King Power case

By The Nation

 

 

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has scheduled its first hearing on alleged wrongdoing in the King Power duty free contract in February next year.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011145-court-accepts-bt14-bn-king-power-case/

 

Road deaths rocket by 3,000 as Thailand set to be named world number one in carnage, say academics

 

 

Thailand is facing the likelihood of being named the most dangerous place in the world to drive. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011148-road-deaths-rocket-by-3000-as-thailand-set-to-be-named-world-number-one-in-carnage-say-academics/

 

Airlines awarded flying certificates

By The Nation

 

 

Thai authorities have issued new Air Operator Certificates to 13 airlines after the International Civil Aviation Organisation removed its red flag warning on Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011149-airlines-awarded-flying-certificates/

 

Police chief admits "people of influence" behind Koh Lipe police station land dispute

 

 

The deputy chief of the national police says the cops are fighting a battle with people of influence on the southern holiday island of Koh Lipe.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011151-police-chief-admits-people-of-influence-behind-koh-lipe-police-station-land-dispute/

 

Bitcoin claws back over $1,000 after losing almost a third of value

By Jemima Kelly

 

Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture, November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin surged on Monday, recovering more than $1,000 after losing almost a third of its value in less than four days as traders bought back into the volatile cryptocurrency.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011158-bitcoin-claws-back-over-1000-after-losing-almost-a-third-of-value/

 

Video: Public outrage as shocking footage shows security man dragged under the wheels of doctor's car

 

 

Friends of a security man now at death's door have posed a question to a doctor who ran him over and dragged him 20 meters along the tarmac.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011159-video-public-outrage-as-shocking-footage-shows-security-man-dragged-under-the-wheels-of-doctors-car/

 

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