Trump open to dropping healthcare provision in Senate tax bill - aide

By Lucia Mutikani and Valerie Volcovici

 

U.S. President Donald Trump examines his tie as he walks outside the White House between sessions greeting members of Championship NCAA athletic teams in Washington, U.S., November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump would not insist on including repeal of an Obama-era health insurance mandate in a bill intended to enact the biggest overhaul of the tax code since the 1980s, a senior White House aide said on Sunday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012120-trump-open-to-dropping-healthcare-provision-in-senate-tax-bill-aide/

 

New Orleans's first female mayor to lead city during its 300th anniversary

 

FILE PHOTO: New Orleans mayoral candidate LaToya Cantrell participates in a news conference as Tropical Storm Nate approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. on October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/File Photo

 

REUTERS - A New Orleans City Council member who launched a political career after helping her neighborhood recover from Hurricane Katrina was elected as the city's first female mayor this weekend in a runoff that pitted her against another woman.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012122-new-orleanss-first-female-mayor-to-lead-city-during-its-300th-anniversary/

 

Taxi driver escapes burning cab after falling asleep at the wheel

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A taxi driver had a narrow escape from death after falling asleep at the wheel of his cab in the early hours of Sunday morning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012124-taxi-driver-escapes-burning-cab-after-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel/

 

Fifteen dead in food aid stampede in Morocco - ministry

By Zakia Abdennebi

 

RABAT (Reuters) - Fifteen people were killed and five more injured when a stampede broke out in a southwestern Moroccan town on Sunday as food aid was being distributed in a market, the Interior Ministry said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012125-fifteen-dead-in-food-aid-stampede-in-morocco-ministry/

 

Kaspersky warns cybersecurity needs attention

By ASINA PORNWASIN
THE NATION

 

Stephan Neumeier, managing director, Kaspersky Lab Asia Pacific

 

THAILAND may be an example of the classic case of having a huge population of Internet users but also low cybersecurity awareness. Perhaps that makes it fertile ground for Kaspersky, a large cybersecurity firm that is often in the news.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/kaspersky-warns-cybersecurity-needs-attention/25749/

No charges in Bangkok street fight between "win" drivers and students

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A bunch of motorcycle taxi drivers and students from a technical college have agreed to shake hands after a melee caught on tape in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012126-no-charges-in-bangkok-street-fight-between-win-drivers-and-students/

 

What makes Apple Watch 3 tick?

By ASINA PORNWASIN
THE NATION

 

 

APPLE WATCH SERIES 3 is well designed to do double duty as both a health device and a sport watch. Its new features focus on helping people to track daily activities.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/makes-apple-watch-3-tick/25753/

Retailers embrace e-commerce as customers shop more online

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN
THE NATION

 

Surangkana Wayuparb, executive director of Electronic Transactions Development Agency (a public organisation), or ETDA, of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society wants to match local companies with international buyers.

 

RETAILERS in Thailand are increasingly recognising online selling as a necessary business activity driven by the rising number of Internet users embracing this way of shopping.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/retailers-embrace-e-commerce-customers-shop-online/25758/

Savage attack on homeless woman in Chiang Mai netted knife man 40 baht

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A man who attacked a woman in Tha Ton, Chiang Mai, and left her for dead made off with 40 baht from the victim, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012131-savage-attack-on-homeless-woman-in-chiang-mai-netted-knife-man-40-baht/

 

Policeman killed by speeding 71-year-old driver

By The Nation

 

A senior policeman suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a car while setting up a road block to cordon off the scene of a previous accident in Chaiyaphum's Mueang district on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012133-policeman-killed-by-speeding-71-year-old-driver-in-chaiyaphum/

 

Pinera wins first round of Chile election, faces runoff

By Felipe Iturrieta and Dave Sherwood

 

Chilean presidential candidate Sebastian Pinera celebrates during a gathering with supporters after leading in the first round of general elections in Santiago, Chile November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

 

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera will face center-left Senator Alejandro Guillier in a runoff for Chile's presidency next month, after placing first by a wide margin in Sunday's first-round election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012134-pinera-wins-first-round-of-chile-election-faces-runoff/

 

Missing chief engineer found submerged in Fortuner after three days

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A section chief at a plastics factory in Nakorn Pathom was found dead at the wheel of his Fortuner after being missing since Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012136-missing-chief-engineer-found-submerged-in-fortuner-after-three-days/

 

PM to board navy ship for International Fleet Review 2017 procession

 

CHONBURI, 20TH November 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister is to board HTMS Talang to take part in the International Fleet Review 2017, which was officially opened yesterday in Chonburi province as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012138-pm-prayut-to-board-navy-ship-for-international-fleet-review-2017-procession/

 

Illegal immigrants escape from detention

By The Nation

 

A total of 20 illegal immigrants, suspected to be Uighurs from China, escaped from their detention room at the immigration office in Songkhla's Sadao district early on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012140-illegal-immigrants-escape-from-detention-on-songkhla/

 

Netizens cry foul as Saraburi "tourist" cows eat up 20 million baht

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's online community demanded answers after it was revealed that a load of cow mascots promoting tourism in Saraburi had set the authorities back 20 million baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012141-netizens-cry-foul-as-saraburi-tourist-cows-eat-up-20-million-baht/

 

UK queen and husband Philip celebrate 70 years of marriage, quietly

 

A handout photo shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in early November, pictured against a platinum-textured backdrop, in celebration of their platinum wedding anniversary on November 20, 2017. Matt Holyoak/CameraPress/PA Wire/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip mark their platinum wedding anniversary with a small family get-together on Monday, a far cry from the pomp and celebration which greeted their marriage 70 years ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012145-uk-queen-and-husband-philip-celebrate-70-years-of-marriage-quietly/

 

Economy enjoys fastest quarterly growth since 2013

By The Nation

 

 

Higher-than-expected exports helped the Thai economy to grow at its fastest rate for more than four years in the third quarter.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012095-thai-economy-to-grow-by-4-in-q3-dpm-somkid/?do=findComment&comment=12463718

 

Man falls to death in Chon Buri

By The Nation

 

A man fell to his death from the fourth floor of a condominium in Chon Buri early on Monday. Police said the tragedy occurred after the man’s former girlfriend had refused to resume their relationship.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012150-man-falls-to-death-from-condominium-in-chon-buri/

 

Samut Prakan funfair accident leaves 14 injured

By The Nation

 

 

Fourteen people were hurt when part of a ride broke apart at a funfair in Samut Prakan.
 

The accident happened at 8.30pm on Sunday, when two arms of the Monster ride broke, sending chair carts crashing to the ground. The annual fair is held to pay respect to Phra Samut Pagoda inside the compound of the Samut Prakan provincial hall.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012153-samut-prakan-funfair-accident-leaves-14-injured/

 

Zebra shark, Bull shark alleged to be on menu at Phuket restaurant

,Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The photo of the Zebra shark posted on the Facebook page of ‘Sunshine Sketcher’. Photo: Sunshine Seeker / Facebook

 

The issue came to light when Facebook user ‘Sunshine Sketcher’ posted two pictures along with the message: “The first picture, Death at Karon, Zebra shark was sliced and shown, taken by a foreign tourist on Nov 10,” on his Facebook page last Thursday (Nov 16).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012155-zebra-shark-bull-shark-alleged-to-be-on-menu-at-phuket-restaurant/

 

Phuket Poll: Patong Beach smoking ban wins support, but not heavy-handed penalties

The Phuket News

 

A DMCR official walks towards tourists on Patong Beach to explain the smoking ban. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: The ban smoking at Patong Beach has gained a majority of support in an online poll by The Phuket News, though only a clear minority support the ban in its current heavy-handed form.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012156-phuket-poll-patong-beach-smoking-ban-wins-support-but-not-heavy-handed-penalties/

 

Driver missing after fatal bus crash

By The Nation

 

 

One passenger was killed and eight others injured when a bus overturned in Phitsanulok's Nakhon Thai district early on Monday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012158-driver-missing-after-fatal-bus-crash-in-phitsanulok/

 

Bangkok Subway Removes Seats To Save Space

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Image: @BEM_MRT / Twitter

 

BANGKOK — Some Bangkokians slumping into the subway this morning may have noticed something missing – seats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012121-blue-line-to-rip-out-30-of-seats-to-increase-capacity/

 

Samsung Galaxy S9 release just 3 months away – here’s all you need to know

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

The new Samsung flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S9 could be just three months away with it expected to be launched in early 2018.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-release-just-3-months-away-heres-need-know/25762/

Just one Facebook ‘like’ is all it takes for companies to start tracking you online

BY STAFF WRITER

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

A team of university academics believe that many companies are capable of tracking individuals online with just a simple click.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/just-one-facebook-like-takes-companies-start-tracking-online/25765/

iflix Thailand spars with pirates

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN
THE NATION

 

 

IFLIX THAILAND, has set its goal to at least double the number of subscribers in Thailand next year, thanks to strong local potential for video on demand (VOD), said co-founder and country manager Artima Suraphongchai.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/iflix-thailand-spars-pirates/25767/

U.S. mass killer, cult leader Charles Manson dies at 83

By Diane Bartz and Steve Gorman

 

FILE PHOTO: Charles Manson, the cult leader who sent followers known as the "Manson Family" out to commit gruesome murders, currently being held at California State Prison, Corcoran, California, U.S. is seen in this August 2017 photo released on November 16, 2017. Courtesy California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Handout via REUTERS/File photo

 

(Reuters) - Charles Manson, the wild-eyed cult leader who orchestrated a string of gruesome killings in Southern California by his "family" of young followers, shattering the peace-and-love ethos of the late 1960s, died on Sunday, prison officials said. He was 83.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012169-us-mass-killer-cult-leader-charles-manson-dies-at-83/

 

Pineapple farm worker from Myanmar arrested for murder in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Myanmar national May, 25, was arrested for murder on Saturday (Nov 18). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A Myanmar man who works on a pineapple farm in Thalang was arrested in Rassada on Saturday (Nov 18) after murdering the head of his worker’s team on Tuesday (Nov 14).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012172-pineapple-farm-worker-from-myanmar-arrested-for-murder-in-phuket/

 

Above 315kmh: Benz unveils latest hot wheels for Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Mercedes-Benz is hoping to pick up orders in Thailand for its facelifted Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT C sports cars. Officially introduced in Bangkok on Monday, the two models will be showcased at the Mercedes-Benz booth at the Motor Expo at the end of this month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012174-above-315kmh-benz-unveils-latest-hot-wheels-for-thailand/

 

Zimbabwe's Mugabe has until noon to stand down or face impeachment

 

FILE PHOTO - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe watches a video presentation during the summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Johannesburg, South Africa August 17, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

 

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has until noon (1000 GMT) on Monday to stand down or the ruling ZANU-PF will begin impeachment proceedings after the 93-year-old leader defied expectations he would resign.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012175-zimbabwes-mugabe-has-until-noon-to-stand-down-or-face-impeachment/