Prawit told to further clarify on watches; NACC to interview all parties it considers relevant

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION 

 

 

THE NATIONAL Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will summon four unnamed individuals for questioning next week in connection with the watch scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019011-prawit-told-to-further-clarify-on-watches-nacc-to-interview-all-parties-it-considers-relevant/

 

Intel says performance impact of security updates not significant

BY REUTERS

 

 

(Reuters) – Intel Corp said fixes for security issues in its microchips would not slow down computers, rebuffing concerns that the flaws found in microprocessors would significantly reduce performance.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/intel-says-performance-impact-security-updates-not-significant/26531/

Businesses cautious in installing patches to fix chip flaw

BY REUTERS

 

 

(Reuters) – Chances that a fix to a major microchip security flaw may slow down or crash some computer systems are leading some businesses to hold off installing software patches, fearing the cure may be worse than the original problem.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/businesses-cautious-installing-patches-fix-chip-flaw/26527/

Emergency alert issued over threat posed by flaw in computer chips

BY THE NATION

 

 

THAI AUTHORITIES are preparing to issue emergency recommendations to banks and the general public to mitigate the potential risks from a newly-discovered threat in computer chips.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/emergency-alert-issued-threat-posed-flaw-computer-chips/26534/

Beoplay E8 earphones: Never run out of sounds

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Whether on the go or kicking back, wireless Beoplay E8 earphones stay charged

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/beoplay-e8-earphones-never-run-sounds/26536/

U.N. meeting on Iran protests called by U.S. criticised at Security Council

 

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday to discuss recent protests in Iran turned into criticism of the United States for requesting to meet on what some member states said was an internal issue for Tehran.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019016-un-meeting-on-iran-protests-called-by-us-criticised-at-security-council/

U.N. to investigate deaths of Tanzanian peacekeepers in Congo

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations will investigate an attack in Congo last month that killed 15 Tanzanian peacekeepers, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019017-un-to-investigate-deaths-of-tanzanian-peacekeepers-in-congo/

 

Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living

 

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Saturday ordered a monthly payment of 1,000 riyals ($267) to state employees over the next year in compensation for rising cost of living after the government hiked domestic gas prices and introduced value-added tax (VAT).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019018-saudi-king-orders-new-allowances-to-offset-rising-cost-of-living/

 

U.S. Senate's Trump-Russia probe not close to ending - top Democrat

By Mark Hosenball and Warren Strobel

 

FILE PHOTO: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) speaks with reporters about the Senate healthcare bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Intelligence Committee probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election is nowhere near over, as lawmakers probe issues including a June 2016 meeting between top aides to then-Republican candidate Donald Trump and a Russian lawyer, the panel's top Democrat indicated on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019019-us-senates-trump-russia-probe-not-close-to-ending-top-democrat/

 

Republican Senators seek criminal probe of Trump 'dossier' author

By Mark Hosenball

 

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) speaks with reporters ahead of the party luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two senior Republican U.S. Senators on Friday called for a criminal investigation into the former British spy who compiled a "dossier" in 2016 of allegations of financial and personal links between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, his advisers and Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019020-republican-senators-seek-criminal-probe-of-trump-dossier-author/

 

Airliners collide at Toronto's Pearson Airport, passengers safe

By Julie Gordon

 

An explosion is seen through a window of a plane that has collided with another plane at Toronto's Pearson Airport, Canada, January 5, 2018 in this still image taken from social media video. @STEPHEN_BELFORD/via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Dozens of passengers were evacuated from an aircraft at Toronto's Pearson Airport on Friday, after a plane under tow struck an arriving jet that was waiting to park, sparking a small fire, the airport authority said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019021-airliners-collide-at-torontos-pearson-airport-passengers-safe/

 

Party or not? Golden Globes proves test for Hollywood sex scandal

By Jill Serjeant

 

A crew member works on stage in front of the set for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards news conference at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California January 13, 2008. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The red carpet is rolling out, the champagne is on ice and the statuettes are about to be handed over.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019022-party-or-not-golden-globes-proves-test-for-hollywood-sex-scandal/

 

Turkish man rescued from Pattaya condo rooftop

By The Nation

 

 

A Turkish man, apparently under the influence of alcohol, was rescued from the rooftop of a 30-storey Pattaya condominium late Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019024-turkish-man-rescued-from-pattaya-condo-rooftop/

 

96 arrested for road racing in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

Police arrested 45 adults and 51 teenagers on charges of attempting to race on Bangkok streets late Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019027-96-arrested-for-road-racing-in-bangkok/

 

Highway clarifies 105 baht toll on safer 126-kilometre Bangkok-Pattaya motorway reasonable

 

 

The Department of Highways yesterday (Jan 5) clarified that the collection of 105 baht toll on Highway 7 from Bangkok to Pattaya was not an increase of toll.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019029-highway-clarifies-105-baht-toll-on-safer-126-kilometre-bangkok-pattaya-motorway-reasonable/

 

German in the park latest: Thai girlfriend says he had terminal cancer, sent her final text

 

Image: Sophon

 

Thai media has reported the latest developments after a German man was found dead with a belt around his neck and burn marks in a Pattaya park.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1018909-german-tourist-found-in-pattaya-park-with-belt-around-his-neck/?page=4&tab=comments#comment-12596532

Krabi’s cleaning hero

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

"I saw that the streets get built up with garbage everyday and the staff from the municipality isn’t enough to handle it all, so I bought my own equipment and started to work."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019030-krabi’s-cleaning-hero/

 

Naked woman found dead after fall at Pattaya condo - murder not ruled out

 

Image: Sanook

 

Police were called to the Cosy Beach View Condominium in Pratumnak early this morning after a security guard found a naked woman who had apparently fallen from the fifth floor of the building.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019032-naked-woman-found-dead-after-fall-at-pattaya-condo-murder-not-ruled-out/

Why Android users should NEVER download flashlight apps

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Security experts have warned about a new form of malware dubbed LightsOut that was recently discovered in 22 flashlights apps in the Google Play Store.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/android-users-never-download-flashlight-apps/26551/

 

HP recalls thousands of laptops due to exploding batteries – find out if your computer is at risk

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

HP has announced it is recalling a number of its notebooks and laptops due to the risk they could overheat and explode.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/hp-recalls-thousands-laptops-due-exploding-batteries-find-computer-risk/26545/

Secret keyboard hidden in your iPhone makes texting so much easier

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Apple has added a useful one handed keyboard to the latest version of iOS for users who struggle using some of its bigger iPhones.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/secret-keyboard-hidden-iphone-makes-texting-much-easier/26548/

Dog goes to the vet himself and knocks on the door for treatment!

 

Image: TNA

 

Thai media reported that an injured Golden Retriever had gone to the vet himself after getting an eye injury.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019055-dog-goes-to-the-vet-himself-and-knocks-on-the-door-for-treatment/

Thai penis size - all is revealed in new survey about the Thai "nong chai"

 

Image: Manager

 

Manager have revealed in a Facebook story that a survey was carried out that gives the official figures of the size of the Thai male member.

 

Full story: https://www.facebook.com/MGRonlineLive/posts/1865601206804788

 

Here's what the knicker nicker nicked - after three month manhunt

 

Image: Komchadluek

 

Komchadluek reported that police in Mahasarakham in Thailand's north east had finally arrested an underwear thief after a three month manhunt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019060-heres-what-the-knicker-nicker-nicked-after-three-month-manhunt/

The 5 signs to look for that you should go home and leave Pattaya

 

 

Living away from home and especially in Thailand in places like Pattaya can be moments of pure bliss, you are living the dream, right? But is everyone really living this dream life and are there red flag warning signs that you are better off jumping on a plane and getting back home?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019064-the-5-signs-to-look-for-that-you-should-go-home-and-leave-pattaya/

 

 

 

Phraya Krai Phakdi Memorial Fair, San Don Ta Festival and Worshipping City Pillar

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Major Si Sa Ket Festivals in September

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019063-phraya-krai-phakdi-memorial-fair-san-don-ta-festival-and-worshipping-city-pillar/

 

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