Preparations are underway to dismantle the Royal Crematorium

 

 

The Fine Arts Department is making preparations to dismantle the Royal Crematorium after its closure for public viewing on Dec 31 and to move some of the structures to a new permanent exhibition building in Pathum Thani province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016143-preparations-are-underway-to-dismantle-the-royal-crematorium/

 

Smoking ban: 50,000 butts found on Jomtien beach, but Pattaya's doing a great job!

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

 

A meeting at City Hall, Pattaya, was told by the instigators of the beach smoking ban that 56,000 cigarette butts have been found on Dongtan beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016145-smoking-ban-50000-butts-found-on-jomtien-beach-but-pattayas-doing-a-great-job/

Handy new Facebook feature lets you mute annoying friends

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Facebook has introduced a new feature that will let you mute annoying friends for 30 days.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/handy-new-facebook-feature-lets-mute-annoying-friends/26336/

Phuket best pineapples up for per-order

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET: Pre-orders for nine Phuket best pineapples are now being taken, with the price mark being set at just over B15,000.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-best-pineapples-up-for-per-order-65163.php#yzXtW7Oda9us8uvY.97

Phuket’s Live 89.5 gets into the spirit with Christmas Giveaway 

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET: Class Act Media’s Live89.5, the island’s leading radio station, is getting into the Christmas spirit with more than B150,000 in prizes donated by generous partners from across Phuket to be given away in just one week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016149-phuket’s-live-895-gets-into-the-spirit-with-christmas-giveaway/

 

Australian PM's future at stake in crucial Sydney by-election

 

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts as he walks with officials and security personnel to a media conference announcing Australia's national security plan to protect public places in central Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Voters began casting ballots in a Sydney by-election on Saturday that could determine the future of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who is hoping to regain his parliamentary majority and safeguard his leadership.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016153-australian-pms-future-at-stake-in-crucial-sydney-by-election/

Canadian police probe 'suspicious' deaths of billionaire couple

By Chris Helgren

 

One of two bodies is removed from the home of billionaire founder of Canadian pharmaceutical firm Apotex Inc., Barry Sherman and his wife Honey, who were found dead under circumstances that police described as "suspicious" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, December 15, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian police said they were investigating the mysterious deaths of Barry Sherman, founder of Canadian pharmaceutical firm Apotex Inc, and his wife, Honey, one of the nation's wealthiest couples whose bodies were found in their mansion on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016154-canadian-police-probe-suspicious-deaths-of-billionaire-couple/

 

Mattis says North Korean ICBM not yet a 'capable threat' against U.S.

 

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis delivers a few remarks to President Donald Trump on a North Korean missile test as Trump speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 28, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that analysis continued on North Korea's most recent missile test, but he did not believe its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) posed an imminent threat to the United States.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016155-mattis-says-north-korean-icbm-not-yet-a-capable-threat-against-us/

Wall Street closes at records with tax overhaul in sight

By Sinead Carew

 

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major indexes climbed to record closing highs on Friday with broad-based gains as a long-awaited bill to cut corporate tax rates looked like it would win enough support from lawmakers to pass.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016157-wall-street-closes-at-records-with-tax-overhaul-in-sight/

 

Pence trip to Middle East overshadowed by Trump's Jerusalem decision

By Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence participate in a signing ceremony for Space Policy Directive at the White House in Washington D.C., U.S. December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will underscore the U.S. partnership with Israel during a trip to the Middle East next week while seeking to shore up U.S. relations with the Arab world after President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016159-pence-trip-to-middle-east-overshadowed-by-trumps-jerusalem-decision/

 

Brazilian football boss Del Nero banned for 90 days - FIFA

 

FILE PHOTO: President of Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) Marco Polo Del Nero arrives for a news conference after the announcement of the players for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 22, 2015. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes/File Photo

 

ZURICH (Reuters) - Brazilian soccer chief Marco Polo del Nero was banned for 90 days by FIFA on Friday while he is investigated over possible unethical conduct, world soccer's ruling body said in a statement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016160-brazilian-football-boss-del-nero-banned-for-90-days-fifa/

"Fluksri" of e-cigarette fame now faces two more charges after police rants

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

 

Fluksri Maneedeng - the online "net idol" and trader - arrested earlier in the week after Pattaya police found an e-cigarette and vaping fluid in her car at a checkpoint, is now in even more trouble.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016163-fluksri-of-e-cigarette-fame-now-faces-two-more-charges-after-police-rants/

 

 

 

Loei governor praised for cycling to work

 

Image: Sanook

 

The governor of the north eastern Thailand province of Loei has received praise for leaving the car at home and cycling to and from work.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016166-loei-governor-praised-for-cycling-to-work/

New leaks claim to reveal design and release date of Samsung Galaxy S9

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S9, is set to be launched early next year.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/new-leaks-claim-reveal-design-release-date-samsung-galaxy-s9/26338/

Watch out, North Korea is coming for your Bitcoins

BY REUTERS

 

 

North Korean hackers behind attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, South Korean newspaper reports

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/watch-north-korea-coming-bitcoins/26342/

Strong quake hits Indonesia's Java, at least two dead

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the island of Java in Indonesia just before midnight on Friday, with authorities reporting two deaths and damage to scores of buildings.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016167-strong-quake-hits-indonesias-java-at-least-two-dead/

 

One killed, 13 injured in crash on expressway

By The Nation

 

One person was killed and 13 others injured when a car crashed into the rear of a modified pickup on the Srirat expressway in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district early Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016168-one-killed-13-injured-in-crash-on-expressway/

 

Thailand removed from US Priority Watch List

By The Nation

 

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer

 

After more than a decade, Thailand has been removed from the US Priority Watch List (PWL) for intellectual property policies and enforcement due to “corrective actions” the country has taken.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016170-thailand-removed-from-us-priority-watch-list/

 

Video: "Thailand - land of gangsters" - even official ones

 

Image: Sanook

 

A video doing the rounds of social media showed a man seemingly representing a force meant to protect the public actually threatening one of them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016171-video-thailand-land-of-gangsters-even-official-ones/

Govt approves 3,000 more prison guards

By The Nation

 

The government has approved the hiring of 3,000 more prison guards to deal with understaffing, Corrections Department director-general Narat Sawettanan said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016189-govt-approves-3000-more-prison-guards/

 

Guide arrested for stepping on Temple of Dawn stupa

By The Nation

 

 

Tourist police have arrested a Thai tour guide who posted photos of herself with a Chinese tourist stepping on the much-respected stupa at the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016190-guide-arrested-for-stepping-on-temple-of-dawn-stupa/

 

 

 

 

Gun-making prisoners to be given army jobs

By The Nation

 

The government has approved 33 posts in the army for selected prison inmates who have been convicted of making home-made guns or modifying illegal firearms, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016191-gun-making-prisoners-to-be-given-army-jobs/

 

Korean tourist 72, saved from drowning off Phuket 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Medical staff from Vachira Phuket Hospital were waiting for Ms Min at Chalong Pier. Photo: Phuket Tourist Police
 

PHUKET: A 72-years-old female Korean tourist was saved from drowning during a trip to Coral Island off Phuket’s southeast coast today (Dec 16).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016192-korean-tourist-72-saved-from-drowning-off-phuket/

 

Electricity shut-off to affect northern Phuket on Thursday 

The Phuket News

 

The electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Thursday (Dec 21) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables. Photo: Phuket PEA Facebook
 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office announced yesterday (Dec 15) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Thursday (Dec 21) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016194-electricity-shut-off-to-affect-northern-phuket-on-thursday/

 

Tak hit by thick fog

By The Nation

 

The northern border province of Tak was hit by thick fog on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016195-tak-hit-by-thick-fog/

 

Two arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with cocaine

By The Nation

 

 

An Ivory Coast man and a South African woman were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday after customs officials found cocaine hidden in their bags.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016197-two-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-with-cocaine/

 

Traffic fines: New system begins Sunday 17th December

 

Image: Daily News

 

The head of the new Police Ticket Management system has said that from Sunday people can begin paying traffic fines via bank and ATM machines nationwide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016212-traffic-fines-new-system-begins-sunday-17th-december/

Video: Tech student causes four vehicle collision racing in Pattaya

 

Image: Tnews

 

Thai media reported that a young technology school student caused an accident involving four vehicles on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016213-video-tech-student-causes-four-vehicle-collision-racing-in-pattaya/

More flooding headaches as "unseasonal" rains catch Pattaya by surprise

 

Image: Manager

 

Manager reported that many roads in Pattaya were submerged in floodwater after a late night storm out of season surprised the Bang Lamung area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016214-more-flooding-headaches-as-unseasonal-rains-catch-pattaya-by-surprise/

 

Tourist police want no more copycats as Thai "tomboy" guide taken to say sorry to Wat Arun

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The deputy commissioner of the tourist police has nabbed the Thai guide shown on social media clambering up a stupa at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1016216-tourist-police-want-no-more-copycats-as-thai-tomboy-guide-taken-to-say-sorry-to-wat-arun/