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DTAC launching Xiang Xiem SIM at Thailand Mobile Expo

BY THE NATION 

 

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DTAC has affirmed customers’ digital experiences in the Thailand Mobile Expo 2018 event by launching the Xiang Xiem SIM, a fortuneteller machine for lucky number lovers who seek mobile numbers to bring them happiness.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/dtac-launching-xiang-xiem-sim-thailand-mobile-expo/27221/

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Google launches lightweight version of Gmail – but there’s a catch

BY STAFF WRITER

 

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Gmail GO is a new email client released by Google that promises to be a lighter version of its bigger brother Gmail found of course on Android, iOS and other mobile devices and operating systems.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/google-launches-lightweight-version-gmail-theres-catch/27225/

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Samsung teases stunning Galaxy S9 camera in new video

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

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South Korean Technology Giant Samsung has recently released a new teaser video giving away a few secrets of what we can expect from the camera of their upcoming S9 launch.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-teases-stunning-galaxy-s9-camera-new-video/27227/

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Dugong population in the sea off Trang coast increases 

By Thai PBS

 

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The Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources research and development center says latest survey of dugong population in the sea off Trang coastlines showed there are over 210 dugongs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025356-dugong-population-in-the-sea-off-trang-coast-increases/

 

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Coca-Cola to promote Thai tourism with ‘Hula Hula with Coca-Cola this summer’

By The Nation

 

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Coca-Cola is putting a new face on its products sold in Thailand in time for the summer season.

 

The soft-drink giant’s new campaign, “Hula Hula with Coca-Cola this summer”, will feature 24 new package designs, TV commercials, out-of-home media advertising, a “very uplifting summer anthem” videos and other content. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025357-coca-cola-to-promote-thai-tourism-with-‘hula-hula-with-coca-cola-this-summer’/

 

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Thailand International Kite Festival 2018 takes to Hua Hin skies on March 23-25

 

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The ever-popular Thailand International Kite Festival is set to take to the skies on March 23-25, 2018 at the Army Non Commissioned Officer School, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025362-thailand-international-kite-festival-2018-takes-to-hua-hin-skies-on-march-23-25/

 

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Driver killed, 19 Chinese tourists injured in Phang Nga bus crash

By The Nation

 

A bus carrying 19 Chinese tourists crashed into a power pole in Phang Nga on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring all of the passengers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025363-driver-killed-19-chinese-tourists-injured-in-phang-nga-bus-crash/

 

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Bus crash injures at least 19 Chinese tourists in Phang-nga 

By Thai PBS

 

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A bus carrying Chinese tourists from Krabi to Phang-nga province crashed into a roadside power pole and fell into a ditch in Takua Thung district, killing the Thai bus driver and injuring at least 19 tourists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025363-driver-killed-19-chinese-tourists-injured-in-phang-nga-bus-crash/?do=findComment&comment=12717735

 

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Infant left in garbage bin outside Bangkok temple

By The Nation

 

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A newborn girl was found abandoned in a garbage bin in front of a temple in Bangkok’s Bang Kae district on Thursday, with the news triggering a flood of offers to adopt her.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025367-infant-left-in-garbage-bin-outside-bangkok-temple/

 

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Red Lanterns Not Hung To Fix Junta Bad Luck: Govt

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Government House staff decorate the building with Chinese red lanterns on Thursday

 

BANGKOK — The government would like to clarify something: No, the lucky red lanterns placed Thursday afternoon at the prime minister’s office are not meant to deflect bad mojo brought down by the breaking of a lucky lotus bowl.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025368-red-lanterns-not-hung-to-fix-junta-bad-luck-govt/

 

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Tougher screening for public transport drivers

By The Nation

 

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Beginning on March 1, applicants for licences to drive public transport will have to submit a medical certificate in a form approved by the Medical Council of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025369-tougher-screening-for-public-transport-drivers/

 

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British Embassy quick to correct BoJo’s comments on Thailand

By The Nation

 

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The British Embassy in Thailand on Friday clarified what the UK’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson “said” about Thailand in his recent speech in London concerning Brexit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025371-british-embassy-quick-to-correct-bojo’s-comments-on-thailand/

 

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Hua Hin police raid suspected abortion clinic 

By Thai PBS

 

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Hua Hin police raided a clinic in Hua Hin town on Thursday (Feb 15) after suspecting it might be involved in the dumping of four aborted fetuses in a dust bin in front of  a 7-Eleven convenience store early this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025223-hua-hin-police-to-apply-to-search-suspected-abortion-clinic/?do=findComment&comment=12717862

 

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Royal Thai Navy deploying new patrol boats

 

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CHONBURI, 16 February 2018 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy held a ceremony, at the shipyard of Marsun Company Limited, to deploy five new M-21 patrol boats brought in to replace the older vessels. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025372-royal-thai-navy-deploying-new-patrol-boats/

 

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Ticha hands Prayut 80,000 signatures calling on Prawit to resign

By The Nation

 

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Ticha Na Nakorn, a well-known volunteer social worker, on Friday presented to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over 80,000 signatures gathered from an online campaign, adding pressure for deputy PM General Prawit Wongsuwan to resign.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025376-ticha-hands-prayut-80000-signatures-calling-on-prawit-to-resign/

 

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Prawit delays NACC conclusion, needs more time to explain watches

By The Nation

 

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In this photograph taken on December 4, 2017, Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan covers his eyes, displaying a watch he is wearing, during a photo call with other members of a new cabinet in Bangkok. / AFP

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) cannot wrap up their investigation as scheduled this month over watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, because the second-ranked leader has asked for more time to submit a clarification, said an official of the anti-graft body on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025378-prawit-delays-nacc-conclusion-needs-more-time-to-explain-watches/

 

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State of emergency to be extended but Betong removed: General

By The Nation

 

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Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan is expected to soon propose to the Cabinet that they extend the state of emergency in the deep South for another three months from March 20 to June 19.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025381-state-of-emergency-to-be-extended-but-betong-removed-general/

 

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Rape, shooting suspect turns himself in, fearing police would kill him

By The Nation

 

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The 29-year-old suspect, who allegedly shot a male third-year university student in the cheek in Kalasin’s Na Mon district early on Tuesday morning before abducting and raping a female sophomore student, surrendered to police on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025382-rape-shooting-suspect-turns-himself-in-fearing-police-would-kill-him/

 

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PCD: Chinese New Year activities contribute to dropping air quality in Bangkok

By Thai PBS

 

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Air quality in Bangkok dropped further on Friday morning (Feb 16) with PM2.5 fine particulate matter measured at between 52-62 microgrames per cubic metre, exceeding the limit of 50 microgrammes/ cu m.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025384-pcd-chinese-new-year-activities-contribute-to-dropping-air-quality-in-bangkok/

 

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Phuket’s annual Wat Chalong Fair returns

Chutharat Plerin

 

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The Wat Chalong Fair will continue until next Tuesday (Feb 20). Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: For seven days and seven nights, the annual Wat Chalong Fair has returned for another year of fun and festivities at Phuket’s best-known temple, held each year coinciding with Chinese New Year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025385-phuket’s-annual-wat-chalong-fair-returns/

 

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Amazing video shows how foreign tourist on Koh Phangan hid drugs inside a water bottle

 

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A remarkable video has revealed how a foreign tourist hid drugs inside a water bottle on one of Thailand’s most popular party islands.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025387-amazing-video-shows-how-foreign-tourist-on-koh-phangan-hid-drugs-inside-a-water-bottle/

 

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Look at the size of it! Video shows HUGE snake captured in Nakhon Sri Thammarat

 

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This is the moment a snake, thought to be 6 metres in length, was captured at a house in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025389-look-at-the-size-of-it-video-shows-huge-snake-captured-in-nakhon-sri-thammarat/

 

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Thai restaurant owner pleads guilty to exploiting four Thais for cheap labor

 

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On Wednesday, an Oregon man originally from Thailand admitted to abusing four Thai nationals who worked at his two Thai restaurants in the US.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025393-thai-restaurant-owner-pleads-guilty-to-exploiting-four-thais-for-cheap-labor/

 

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Frenchman seeks help from Pattaya police over cold "assault" case and cold pizza!

 

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A French man and his Thai wife who claimed assault at a Jomtien pizza restaurant have revisited Pattaya police after their case went as cold as the pizza.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025395-frenchman-seeks-help-from-pattaya-police-over-cold-assault-case-and-cold-pizza/

 

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Boys in Brown spread the love on Walking Street

 

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The Pattaya police spread the love with brownies and cookies as they descended on Beach Road, Walking Street and Jomtien in a PR exercise on Valentine's Day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025396-boys-in-brown-spread-the-love-on-walking-street/

 

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