Video: Monk lashes out on train as "Indian" racial insults ring out

 

Picture: TNews

 

A video is doing the rounds of Thai social media after a group of monks become unhappy at being pointed at.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015372-video-monk-lashes-out-on-train-as-indian-racial-insults-ring-out/

 

Domestic dispute on the highway as man says wife's new lover tried to kill him

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police were called to a dead end soi in Chainat after locals were disturbed by a violent argument between the driver of a Mercedes Benz and the driver of a Toyota Camry.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015373-domestic-dispute-on-the-highway-as-man-says-wifes-new-lover-tried-to-kill-him/

 

California wildfire rages toward scenic coastal communities

By Phoenix Tso

 

Fire fighters attack the Thomas Fire’s north flank with backfires as they continue to fight a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles, near Ojai , California, U.S., December 9, 2017. REUTERS/Gene Blevins

 

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (Reuters) - A massive California wildfire that has already destroyed nearly 800 structures scorched another 56,000 acres on Sunday, making it the fifth largest such blaze in recorded state history, as it ran toward picturesque coastal cities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015374-california-wildfire-rages-toward-scenic-coastal-communities/

 

Australian man dies in fall at Pattaya hotel

By The Nation

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

An Australian man fell to his death from his room at a Pattaya hotel early Monday in what is believed to be a suicide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015376-australian-man-dies-in-fall-at-pattaya-hotel/

 

Chiang Mai's rickshaws last of a dying breed

 

video screenshot

 

Sanook reported that the three wheeled pedal rickshaws of Chiang Mai will soon be history.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015378-chiang-mais-rickshaws-last-of-a-dying-breed/

 

Inspire & Thaivisa Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno at Four Points by Sheraton

 

When - Wednesday, 17 January 2018 at 19:30–22:30

 

Where - Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1299211190182797/

 

Britain's May hails new optimism in Brexit talks after deal

By Elizabeth Piper

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at a news conference at the EC headquarters in Brussels, Belgium December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May will hail "a new sense of optimism" in Brexit talks on Monday, telling parliament Britain and the European Union should sign off on a deal at a summit this week "to move forwards together" to discuss future trade ties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015382-britains-may-hails-new-optimism-in-brexit-talks-after-deal/

 

Worms found in famous local canned fish tin

“I posted on social media not because I wanted to shame the brand. What I wanted to do is warn others who like to eat canned fish just like my family to be careful."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Phuket woman Sarantip Chaeton found worms in a tin of canned fish. Her post on social media has become viral with more than 124,544 shares.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015384-worms-found-in-famous-local-canned-fish-tin/

 

Thai man, 18, dead after crashing motorbike into Phuket canal

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers pull the Suzuki motorbike from the canal.

 

PHUKET: An 18-year-old Thai man died in the early hours of yesterday morning after driving his motorbike into a canal in Wichit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015387-thai-man-18-dead-after-crashing-motorbike-into-phuket-canal/

 

WhatsApp is about to stop working on these phones – find out if you’re affected

BY STAFF WRITER

 

REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

 

As of 31 December 2017, WhatsApp will no longer be supported on a number of platforms. the company has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/whatsapp-stop-working-phones-find-youre-affected/26193/

New Google Maps update will change how you use public transport

BY STAFF WRITER

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

Google is planning a new update of Google Maps that will give you far more information about your trips on public transport.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/new-google-maps-update-will-change-use-public-transport/26195/

Newcomer Xiaomi lays out ambitious Thai plan

By SIRIVISH TOOMGUM
THE NATION

 

Xiang Wang, Xiaomi's senior vice president.

 

XIAOMI, THE Beijing-based electronics and software supplier, is upbeat on its prospect in the Thai market, where it will keep up the appeal of new products at amazing prices for Thai consumers, according to Xiang Wang, the company’s senior vice president.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/newcomer-xiaomi-lays-ambitious-thai-plan/26199/

Transport Company told to move bus terminal, compete with low cost airlines

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) – The Deputy Minister for Transport has handed new policy guidelines to the Transport Company, instructing it to step up the move from Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal and to prepare to compete with low cost airlines. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015391-transport-company-told-to-move-bus-terminal-compete-with-low-cost-airlines/

 

Miss Thailand Universe 2017 returns from top 5 placing in global beauty pageant

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) – Miss Thailand Universe 2017 Maria Poonlertlarp, who made it into the top 5 at this year’s Miss Universe Pageant has arrived back in Thailand, receiving a bouquet and a message of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015393-miss-thailand-universe-2017-returns-from-top-5-placing-in-global-beauty-pageant/

 

Advice for couples as divorce rate soars

By The Nation

 

More than a third the number of Thai couples who registered their marriage in 2016 got divorced the same year.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015394-advice-for-thai-couples-as-divorce-rate-soars/

 

Advance New Year party at car part factory leaves nearly a dozen injured

By Thai PBS

 

 

About a dozen of factory workers were injured after a melee broke out at an advance New Year party which an auto sparepart factory held for employees at a resort hotel in Nakhon Nayok province last night (Dec 10).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015395-advance-new-year-party-at-car-part-factory-leaves-nearly-a-dozen-injured/

 

Phuket police hope skull found matches body in drain

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket police believe a skull found near where the drain empties into a canal belongs to the headless corpse found in a roadside drain in Thalang on Saturday night (Dec 9). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police have found a skull they believe belongs to a body found in a roadside drain in central Phuket over the weekend, and have dispatched the remains to Forensic Police experts in Surat Thani for examination.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015396-phuket-police-hope-skull-found-matches-body-in-drain/

 

Both Parents Charged Over Line Group Toddler Rape

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

TV footage of the mother being arrested Thursday in Phitsanulok.

 

PHITSANULOK — Police said Monday said they now have in custody a mother and stepfather accused of sexually assaulting their toddler and selling the footage to a Line group they’ve traced to Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015397-both-parents-charged-over-line-group-toddler-rape/

 

Overloaded transformer forces Phuket underpass to close for repairs

The Phuket News

 

The Darasamut Underpass will close from 10pm tonight (Dec 11) through to 5am Tuesday (Dec 12). Photo: Wichit Traffic Police

 

PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass on the bypass road in front of Central Festival Phuket will be closed to traffic in both directions tonight and early tomorrow morning (Dec 11-12) while workers repair overhead lights and the transformer that powers them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015405-overloaded-transformer-forces-phuket-underpass-to-close-for-repairs/

 

UPDATE:

 

Miss Universe beauty back home more socially aware

By The Nation

 

 

Miss Universe Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp has returned home from Las Vegas after finishing in the final five in the global competition and she’s vowing to become active in a social movement.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015393-miss-thailand-universe-2017-returns-from-top-5-placing-in-global-beauty-pageant/?do=findComment&comment=12527009

 

Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Bahraini civil society group has defended sending a delegation to Israel as a gesture of tolerance and coexistence, state news agency BNA has reported, after news of the visit sparked wide anger on social media.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015407-bahraini-civil-society-group-under-pressure-after-israel-visit/

 

Indian police file sexual assault case against airline passenger for allegedly molesting Bollywood actress

 

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian police have filed a sexual assault case against an airline passenger after a 17-year-old Bollywood actress said the male passenger had molested her during a late New Delhi-Mumbai flight, police said on Monday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015408-indian-police-file-sexual-assault-case-against-airline-passenger-for-allegedly-molesting-bollywood-actress/

 

Hi-tech sniffer, tongue to debut at ‘Street Food 4.0 Fair’

By The Nation

 

 

The government’s “Thailand 4.0” initiative is diving into street food, with hi-tech “noses” and “tongues” used to certify cuisine standards.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015409-hi-tech-sniffer-tongue-to-debut-at-‘street-food-40-fair’/

 

Michelin adds extra glow to Sra Bua

By The Nation 

 

 

Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, the popular fine-dining modern-Thai restaurant at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, has been awarded a Michelin star, it was announced last week at the launch of the Michelin Guide Bangkok in the hotel’s Chadra Ballroom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015410-michelin-adds-extra-glow-to-sra-bua/

 

Hotly anticipated bitcoin futures surge 21 percent on debut

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

NEW YORK/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Bitcoin futures jumped more than 20 percent in their eagerly anticipated U.S. debut, which backers hope will encourage wider use and legitimacy for the world’s largest cryptocurrency even as critics warn of the risk of a bubble and price collapse.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/hotly-anticipated-bitcoin-futures-surge-21-percent-debut/26210/

Barcoded traffic tickets to be used starting on Sunday

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police says barcode traffic tickets will be issued to law breakers starting next Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015412-barcoded-traffic-tickets-to-be-used-starting-on-sunday/

 

Tourist disappears after swimming off Patong Beach

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A 27 year old Ukrainian tourist disappeared after swimming off Patong Beach last evening (December 10).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015413-ukrainian-tourist-disappears-after swimming-off-patong-beach/

 

Netanyahu sees Europeans following Trump on Jerusalem

 

French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a joint news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the European Union, praised U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as his country's capital on Monday and said he expected Europeans to follow suit.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015416-netanyahu-sees-europeans-following-trump-on-jerusalem/

 

‘Premium gold’ marijuana haul seized in Nakhon Phanom

By The Nation

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy’s Mekong patrol unit has seized 610 kilograms of “premium gold” quality marijuana, the unit’s chief told a press conference on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015417-‘premium-gold’-marijuana-haul-seized-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

Using a fake iPhone charger could be fatal, study warns

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

A new study from the UK has highlighted the dangers of using fake or unofficial smartphone chargers, the likes of which of widely sold throughout Thailand.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/using-fake-iphone-charger-prove-fatal-study-warns/26214/