Moody Blues singer Ray Thomas dies at 76

The musician, who played the flute solo on one of the band’s biggest hits, Nights in White Satin, had suffered from prostate cancer

 

The Moody Blues star Ray Thomas has died at the age of 76. The flautist and vocalist died suddenly on Thursday, his record label said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019233-moody-blues-singer-ray-thomas-dies-at-76/

 

"Alien" ice cream owner disappears into thin air!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Public health officials reacted quickly at the weekend after a Chiang Mai quack doctor tried to sell something the media called "Alien Ice-cream".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019234-alien-ice-cream-owner-disappears-into-thin-air/

 

Govt spokesman to be sued for defamation

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

A prominent activist against the Thepa coal-fired power plant says he will sue government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd for defamation over a sexual misconduct slur.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019235-govt-spokesman-to-be-sued-for-defamation/

 

Yingluck still uncertain over political asylum application

By The Nation

 

Alleged photo of Yingluck in London (courtesy of Facebook page @secret100million).

 

Fugitive former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is still waiting to hear if she will be granted political asylum status in the United Kingdom, a source from Pheu Thai Party said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019239-yingluck-still-uncertain-over-political-asylum-application/

 

He's seen many corpses - but this gave foundation medic the heebie jeebies!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a story of a foundation medic who got more than he bargained for when he went to investigate what he thought was some people having a drinks party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019241-hes-seen-many-corpses-but-this-gave-foundation-medic-the-heebie-jeebies/

 

Noisy man dies in Chon Buri condominium fall

By The Nation

 

A man said to have mental problems banged on the doors of several rooms in a condominium building in Chon Buri before plunging to his death early on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019243-noisy-man-dies-in-chon-buri-condominium-fall/

 

Phetchabun: Loving husband and dying cancer wife in poignant final wedding photos

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai social media was in tears after a story from Phetchabun about a Thai husband and his dying Hmong wife tugged at the heartstrings.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019244-phetchabun-loving-husband-and-dying-cancer-wife-in-poignant-final-wedding-photos/

 

Call center buster Surachet announces latest arrests in 100 million baht con

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Surachet Hakpal - the deputy tourist police commissioner tasked with smashing the call center gangs in Thailand - announced three more arrests yesterday as part of ongoing operations.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019230-thailands-central-group-expects-online-surge-through-jd-pact/

 

Brazilians allege theft of B400k of items from luxury Phuket villa

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The alleged theft took place at the Villas Aelita Pool Villa Resort in Thalang. Photo: Thalang Police

 

PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating the alleged theft of possessions totalling over B400,000 from a luxury villa in Baan Don, Thalang at which a 39-year-old Brazilian tourist and eight of her friends were staying for four days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019247-brazilians-allege-theft-of-b400k-of-items-from-luxury-phuket-villa/

 

British man arrested over death of bar girl in Pattaya

 

video screenshot

 

Police in Pattaya have arrested a British man in connection with the death of a woman who fell from the fifth floor of a condominium.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019248-british-man-arrested-over-death-of-bar-girl-in-pattaya/

 

Iran Guards say quell unrest fomented by foreign enemies

By Michael Georgy

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran February 10, 2012, a day before the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday the country's people and security forces had put an end to unrest fomented by foreign enemies, as parliament and security officials met to discuss the boldest challenge to the clerical establishment since 2009.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019253-iran-guards-say-quell-unrest-fomented-by-foreign-enemies/

 

 

Weapons cache unearthed in Narathiwat

By The Nation

 

 

Two M16 rifles, 19 rounds of ammunition and equipment that could be used in making bombs, such was a modified cooking-gas cylinder, were discovered at a Narathiwat rubber plantation on Sunday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019254-weapons-cache-unearthed-in-narathiwat/

 

Apple should address youth phone addiction, say two large investors

BY REUTERS 

 

(L-R) iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and iPhone 8 models. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Apple Inc shareholders Jana Partners and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System are urging the smartphone maker to take steps to address what they say is a growing problem of young people getting addicted to Apple’s iPhones, Jana partner Charles Penner said.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-address-youth-phone-addiction-say-two-large-investors/26561/

Ericsson to bring 5G to Thailand

By Sirivish Toomgum
The Nation

 

Nadine Allen. president and country manager of Ericsson (Thailand)

 

Ericsson technology ‘will help achieve Digital Thailand vision’

 

Ericsson (Thailand) is well positioned to help Thailand further transform for the benefit of its people, business and society, the company’s president and country manager, Nadine Allen, has said.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/ericsson-bring-5g-thailand/26563/

Progress cited in Yala bus torching

By Nakarin Chinworakomon 
The Nation

 

 

More arrests are anticipated over the torching of a Bangkok-bound bus in southern Yala province on December 17 thanks to confessions by suspects already in custody.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019266-progress-cited-in-yala-bus-torching/

 

30% Of Millennials Would Rather Invest In Cryptocurrency: Here Are 3 Tips To Help You Do It Smarter

Andrew Arnold ,  CONTRIBUTOR 

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.

 

2017 saw a rush of capital into the cryptocurrency markets, and there’s no sign 2018 will be any different. And millennials are keeping the frenzy booming.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019267-30-of-millennials-would-rather-invest-in-cryptocurrency-here-are-3-tips-to-help-you-do-it-smarter/

 

Cryptocurrency created as a parody is now worth more than $1 billion

Saheli Roy Choudhury, CNBC

 

A cryptocurrency that was created as a parody and named after an Internet meme now has a market value of more than $1 billion.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019271-cryptocurrency-created-as-a-parody-is-now-worth-more-than-1-billion/

 

Macron seeks to woo China's Xi with 'horse diplomacy'

By Michel Rose

 

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech at the Daming Palace in Xian, Shaanxi province, China, January 8, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

 

XIAN, China (Reuters) - Never let it be said diplomacy amounts to more than horse-trading.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019273-macron-seeks-to-woo-chinas-xi-with-horse-diplomacy/

 

King advises improvement and reinforcement of old dams in Northeast

By Thai PBS

 

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has advised the Royal Irrigation Department to quickly improve and reinforce over 20 old dams in the northeastern provinces to be in stable condition to prevent damages from bursting.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019276-king-advises-improvement-and-reinforcement-of-old-dams-in-northeast/

 

Prawit stresses more effort to encourage public awareness in reconciliation this year

By Thai PBS

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan stressed the need to create public awareness of national reconciliation as priority this year as effort last year was not enough.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019279-prawit-stresses-more-effort-to-encourage-public-awareness-in-reconciliation-this-year/

 

Heightened security at southern economic areas

By Thai PBS

 

 

Southern security officials are placed at maximum alert following the recent disclosure of a plot by the southern militants to sabotage the southern economy this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019286-heightened-security-at-southern-economic-areas/

 

Thai students triumph at ice-sculpture awards

By The Nation

 

 

A beautifully sculpted masterpiece titled “Horse-Bird-Fish-Water”, about the Himmaphan forest of Hindu and Buddhist mythology, has earned Thai students from Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College the top award at China’s Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival held from January 4-7.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019288-thai-students-triumph-at-ice-sculpture-awards/

 

Family offers to adopt baby dumped in mall toilets

By The Nation

 

 

A “well-to-do” family has offered to adopt a newborn baby boy dumped in a garbage bin in the toilets of a shopping mall in Buri Ram’s Nang Rong district, a hospital official said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019292-family-offers-to-adopt-baby-dumped-in-mall-toilets-in-buri-ram/

 

Dutch tourists injured in motorbike collision in Phuket

Shela Riva

 

The driver of the bike drove head-on into a car travelling on the opposire side of the road. Photo: Screengrab

 

PHUKET: Two motorcyclists from the Netherlands escaped death yesterday when the driver lost control of the motorbike they were riding on Sirirat Rd near Le Meridien Resort in Karon, confirmed Lt Col Patiwat Yodkwan of the Karon Police today (Jan 8).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019294-dutch-tourists-injured-in-motorbike-collision-in-phuket/

 

Chorus2: Kodi users warned they could be spied on via new security vulnerability

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Kodi users are being warned about a software vulnerability that could allow strangers to access their video content and other data.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/chorus2-kodi-users-warned-spied-via-new-security-vulnerability/26566/

The Byton Electric SUV is the car future – and it’s incredible

BY STAFF WRITER

 

BYTON's new premium SUV unveiled today at CES (PRNewsfoto/BYTON)

 

Byton probably isn’t a name you’re familiar with but the Chinese tech firm has just unveiled a new electric SUV which is being heralded as the car of the future.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/byton-electric-suv-car-future-incredible/26568/

NACC chief promises fair inquiry into Prawit’s watches

By The Nation

 

NACC president Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit

 

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) president Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit on Monday insisted that the thorough investigation into the wristwatch controversy would not be overly influenced by any one commissioner.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019297-nacc-chief-promises-fair-inquiry-into-prawit’s-watches/

 

Democrats to seek Constitutional Court nullification of Article 44 order amending political party law

By The Nation

 

The Democrat Party will file a petition to the Constitutional Court via the Ombudsman’s Office, asking it to nullify the junta chief’s order to amend the political party law to extend parties’ administrative work periods ahead of the general election, its leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019299-democrats-to-seek-constitutional-court-nullification-of-article-44-order-amending-political-party-law/

 

UPDATE:

 

‘Private beach’ in front of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

“However, after checking thoroughly, the beach that appears to be public land, is covered in the resort’s land deed all the way to the sea."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

The video of Facebook user Aziz Yotharak, who uploaded a post of a tourist being asked to move from the ‘private’ beach in front of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, has gone viral whilst the resort denies that they ordered the staff to chase the tourist and his children off the beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019221-phuket-beach-banishment-drama-hotel-within-their-rights-say-district-officials/?do=findComment&comment=12602163

 

Year After Unexplained Crash, Gripens To Fly On Children’s Day

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Squadron Leader Dilokrit Pattawee poses in front of a jet fighter in an image posted online by his wife. Image: Aorekung Saowaros / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Saturday will mark one year since a pilot died when his fighter jet went down at a National Children’s Day airshow, prompting the military to vow a speedy investigation into the crash.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019304-year-after-unexplained-crash-gripens-to-fly-on-children’s-day/