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Murder considered in death plunge of eldest son of "Godfather of Koh Samet"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police have not ruled out murder in the death of a 24 year old man who was the eldest son of a businessman who owns seven resorts on the holiday island of Koh Samet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025711-murder-considered-in-death-plunge-of-eldest-son-of-godfather-of-koh-samet/

 

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"Honorable Gentleman" is really a common thief preying on tourists, say police

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Pattaya police yesterday announced the arrest of a garage owner from Satun in the south of Thailand who they say has been stealing from tourists at many hotels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025713-honorable-gentleman-is-really-a-common-thief-preying-on-tourists-say-police/

 

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Briton, 67, arrested for robbery at luxury Bangkok hotel

By The Nation

 

The suspect as seen on CCTV camera.

 

A 67-year-old British man was arrested in Bangkok early on Monday for allegedly robbing and drugging a fellow countryman in his hotel room.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025708-briton-67-arrested-for-robbery-at-luxury-bangkok-hotel/

 

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Seventeen Indian men rounded up by cops and military in Chantaburi

 

Picture: INN

 

Immigration police said that they had arrested a total of 17 Indian nationals for overstaying their visas in Chantaburi in Thailand's central east area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025714-seventeen-indian-men-rounded-up-by-cops-and-military-in-chantaburi/

 

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Pheu Thai says joining election protests would be counter-productive

By The Nation

 

Protesters calling for a speedy election rally on Sunday at the Thao Suranari monument in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

The Pheu Thai party is shunning a call from groups to join their protests against a delay in the general election, saying the campaign would only be weaker if politicians took part in the rallies.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025716-pheu-thai-says-joining-election-protests-would-be-counter-productive/

 

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"Is this display of "body art" appropriate?", ask shoppers as tattooed contestants bare almost all

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on a body tattoo contest that was held at the weekend in the Laem Thong department store in downtown Rayong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025718-is-this-display-of-body-art-appropriate-ask-shoppers-as-tattooed-contestants-bare-almost-all/

 

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Thai economy continues strong growth in fourth quarter

By The Nation

 

 

The Thai economy grew by 4 per cent year-on-year (yoy) in the last quarter of 2017, while full-year growth was 3.9 per cent, up from 3.3 per cent in 2016, said Porametee Vimolsiri, Secretary General of the National Economic and Social Development Board on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025722-thai-economy-continues-strong-growth-in-fourth-quarter/

 

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Hunt on for Thai man as "Tom" neighbor shot dead after noise complaint

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A woman who complained about the noise coming from the next room was shot dead by her drunk neighbor on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025725-hunt-on-for-thai-man-as-tom-neighbor-shot-dead-after-noise-complaint/

 

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Cryptocurrencies still outside Thai law, warns SEC

By The Nation

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is warning that people who invest in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) and cryptocurrencies generally are taking a risk because Thai laws do not yet have any statutes in place that cover them.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025727-cryptocurrencies-still-outside-thai-law-warns-sec/

 

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Thai woman cries foul over faulty airport air-conditioners

By The Nation

 

Photos from Facebook page of Paithoon Tou Monpanthong

 

Hundreds of Facebook users have given their support to a woman’s complaint about a breakdown of air-conditioners at Phuket International Airport, which she says causes heat to be trapped and body odour to spread inside the passenger building.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025728-thai-woman-cries-foul-over-faulty-phuket-airport-air-conditioners/

 

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May launches review of high UK university fees, promising fairer deal

By Paul Sandle and David Milliken

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May talks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could reduce the burden of university fees on students and bring back grants for their living expenses, Prime Minister Theresa May will say on Monday, under pressure to lure younger voters a year after they cost her parliamentary majority.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025729-may-launches-review-of-high-uk-university-fees-promising-fairer-deal/

 

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Whistle blowing student causes big investigation of Khon Kaen protection center director and staff

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Protection Center for the Destitute - a governmental organisation that helps the poor - is under investigation in Khon Kaen after a student on work experience alleged they were ripping off the poor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025730-whistle-blowing-student-causes-big-investigation-of-khon-kaen-protection-center-director-and-staff/

 

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Black day for prestigious Bangkok school

By The Nation

 

 

Hundreds of teachers, parents, students and alumni of a prestigious Bangkok school, Saint Gabriel's College, held a protest on Monday, calling for the resignation of its director, Brother Assistant Professor Vinai Viriyavidhayavongs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025731-black-day-for-prestigious-bangkok-school/

 

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Coal Protesters To March On Govt House

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Protesters gather Sunday at the UN headquarters

 

BANGKOK — Environmental activists pledged Monday to march on the Government House to protest plans to construct a coal power plant in the south.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025732-coal-protesters-to-march-on-govt-house/

 

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Krabi: Please Stop Vandalizing Our Beach

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

Vandalism seen Monday in the Phra Nang Cave in Krabi. Photo: Matichon

 

KRABI —  Residents on Monday asked that tourists visiting Railay Beach caves to stop etching messages and names into the rocks of the popular travel destination.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025733-krabi-please-stop-vandalizing-our-beach/

 

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Mahidol among 10 universities with nominated rectors under a cloud

By The Nation

 

Prestigious Mahidol University is among 10 universities whose nominated rectors cannot be appointed by royal command because of outstanding complaints or legal action against them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025734-mahidol-among-10-universities-with-nominated-rectors-under-a-cloud/

 

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Missing Thai man’s body found in canal behind house

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Kusoldharm rescue workers enter the canal, which is heavily covered with water hyacinth. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The body of a Thai man who had been missing since last week has been discovered in a hyacinth-covered canal behind his home in Rassada. He is believed to have died drowned after excessive alcohol consumption.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025735-missing-thai-man’s-body-found-in-canal-behind-house/

 

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Nok Air returns to Sakhon Nakhon shortly after takeoff

By Thai PBS

 

 

A Nok Air plane on a flight from Sakhon Nakhon to Don Mueang airport yesterday (Feb 18) was forced to return to the airport after less than a minute of take-off after having engine trouble.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025738-nok-air-returns-to-sakhon-nakhon-shortly-after-takeoff/

 

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Gaming icon Atari creates their own cryptocurrency

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The 80s video game icon Atari well known for their versions of ‘Space Invaders’ and ‘Pac-Man’ are ditching the joystick for the time being while they jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/gaming-icon-atari-creates-cryptocurrency/27277/

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PM asks Thais to learn from past conflicts

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th February 2018 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged members of the Thai public to use past conflicts as lessons to move the nation forward. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025739-pm-asks-thais-to-learn-from-past-conflicts/

 

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New teaser trailer for 400-player Battle Royale game – Mavericks

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Developers for Mavericks Proving Grounds, a new 400 player Battle Royale game have recently released a teaser trailer for the game.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/new-teaser-trailer-400-player-battle-royale-game-mavericks/27280/

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Police officer’s New Year largesse investigated

By Jessada Chantharak, 
Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

 

A senior policeman’s Chinese New Year gifts to subordinates did not constitute a crime, but might have been a breach of discipline, a Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025745-police-officer’s-new-year-largesse-investigated/

 

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Fake monk caught in burglary attempt at temple

By Thai PBS

 

 

Wat Ormnoi temple in Samut Sakhon yesterday warned other temples in the province to watch out for a burglar impersonated as monk after he failed to steal cash donations and other valuables.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025747-fake-monk-caught-in-burglary-attempt-at-temple-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Nai Thon residents call for action over untreated wastewater

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What residents say is untreated wastewater being released into the sea at Nai Thon Beach. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A reporter from The Phuket News was informed by angry villagers in Nai Thon this morning (Feb 19) that untreated wastewater is allegedly being released into the sea at Nai Thon Beach and stinking up the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025751-nai-thon-residents-call-for-action-over-untreated-wastewater/

 

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Michelin-starred street food stall Jay Fai criticized for blocking sidewalks

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Pantip

 

Jay Fai’s street food stall has become a must-visit eatery for trying Thai food since she received a Michelin star in December, but not every Thai celebrates the restaurantier’s fame and her way of handling a long line of tourists.  

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025752-michelin-starred-street-food-stall-jay-fai-criticized-for-blocking-sidewalks/

 

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NokAir explains Sakon Nakhon emergency landing

By The Nation

 

NokAir said on Monday that it had “taken all remedy measures” for passengers after a flight from Sakon Nakhon to Don Muang Airport had to return to its origin for an emergency landing on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025738-nok-air-returns-to-sakhon-nakhon-shortly-after-takeoff/?do=findComment&comment=12726552

 

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Baby elephant rescued by resourceful villagers after falling into rural Thai well (VIDEO)

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Screenshot from DNP video footage.

 

Villagers in Chantaburi province, in the east of Thailand, labored tirelessly in the middle of the night to save a sweet and helpless baby elephant that fell into a well on a farm early Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025758-baby-elephant-rescued-by-resourceful-villagers-after-falling-into-rural-thai-well-video/

 

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St Gabriel’s director steps down amid protests

By The Nation

 

Assistant Professor Vinai Viriyavidhayavongs

 

Assistant Professor Vinai Viriyavidhayavongs, the director of Saint Gabriel’s College, announced that he would temporarily step down from his duties pending an investigation into his alleged wrongdoing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025731-black-day-for-prestigious-bangkok-school/?do=findComment&comment=12726733

 

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Google has made a HUGE change to its search results and people hate it – but here’s a fix

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Files

 

Google has introduced a major change to its search engine.

 

Google users searching for photos on Google Images may have noticed that one popular feature is no longer available.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/google-made-huge-change-search-results-people-hate-heres-fix/27283/

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Trump blasts Oprah over 60 Minutes episode

By Rich McKay

 

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with law enforcement at the Broward County Sheriff's Office in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

 

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump blasted media mogul Oprah Winfrey on Twitter on Sunday night over a segment on CBS's 60 Minutes programme and again said he hoped she would face him as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025761-trump-blasts-oprah-over-60-minutes-episode/