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Facebook ends six-country test that split News Feed in two

BY REUTERS 

 

REUTERS/Thomas White

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc on Thursday put an end to a test of splitting its signature News Feed into two, an idea that roiled how people consumed news in the six countries where it occurred and added to concern about Facebook’s power.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-ends-six-country-test-split-news-feed-two/27513/

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Twitter seeks proposals to improve content quality on its platform

BY REUTERS 

 

REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Illustration/File Photo

 

(Reuters) – Twitter Inc on Thursday sought help to improve the quality of conversations on its micro-blogging site in a bid to address rising criticism against social media companies for failing to protect users from online abuse and political manipulation.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/twitter-seeks-proposals-improve-content-quality-platform/27515/

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Equifax discovers another 2.4 million customers hit by data breach

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Tami Chappell/Files

 

(Reuters) – Equifax Inc said on Thursday that it identified an additional 2.4 million U.S. consumers affected by last year’s massive data breach, bringing the total number of people whose data was compromised to more than 147 million.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/equifax-discovers-another-2-4-million-customers-hit-data-breach/27518/

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Dash cam footage key evidence in accident and fire that left two people burnt to death

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath said that the importance of dash cam footage on the Thai roads was once again shown in an accident where a car hit the back of a taxi south west of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027285-dash-cam-footage-key-evidence-in-accident-and-fire-that-left-two-people-burnt-to-death/

 

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Everyone's to blame as new junta baht bus regulations ignored in Pattaya

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Sophon Cable TV said everyone was to blame for the failure of new measures to regulate the baht buses or song thaews of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027290-everyones-to-blame-as-new-junta-baht-bus-regulations-ignored-in-pattaya/

 

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Legal action to be taken against an illegal golf course on Ko Samui

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Royal Forest Department (RFD) is pondering legal action against the proprietor of a golf course on Ko Samui in Surat Thani for alleged land encroachment after it was discovered that most of the golf course has encroached on a forest reserve.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027292-legal-action-to-be-taken-against-an-illegal-golf-course-on-ko-samui/

 

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Philippines' Duterte tells police, soldiers not to cooperate in any drug war probe

 

File Photo: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, wearing a military uniform, gestures as he delivers a speech during the 67th founding anniversary of the First Scout Ranger regiment in San Miguel town, Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines November 24, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered police and soldiers not to cooperate in any investigation into his bloody war on drugs, amid international calls for an external probe.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027294-philippines-duterte-tells-police-soldiers-not-to-cooperate-in-any-drug-war-probe/

 

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Republicans signal no quick moves on guns despite Trump push

By Susan Cornwell and Richard Cowan

 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Cameron Kasky (L) asks Senator Marco Rubio if he will continue to accept money from the NRA during a CNN town hall meeting, at the BB&T Center, in Sunrise, Florida, U.S. February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Laughlin/Pool

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican senators in the U.S. Congress signalled on Thursday that they were hesitant to embrace a call from President Donald Trump for sweeping changes to gun laws, including measures more typically backed by Democrats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027296-republicans-signal-no-quick-moves-on-guns-despite-trump-push/

 

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Up to 30 groups apply to be political parties on first day of registration

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 March 2018 (NNT) – Up to 30 groups have shown an interest in registering as political parties on the first day of application. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027298-up-to-30-groups-apply-to-be-political-parties-on-first-day-of-registration/

 

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Authorities find more possible remnants of hunting by Italian Thai CEO

 

 

KANCHANABURI, 2 March 2018 (NNT) – A new inspection of the site where Italian Thai Co Ltd CEO Premchai Karnasutra is suspected of shooting down a black panther has uncovered bullet markings in trees. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027299-authorities-find-more-possible-remnants-of-hunting-by-italian-thai-ceo/

 

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Rabies outbreak in Khon Kaen now under control

 

 

KHON KAEN, 2 March 2018 (NNT) – The governor of Khon Kaen province has affirmed an outbreak of rabies in the Khon Kaen municipal area is now under control and that a plan to manage mammals across the province is being revamped. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027300-rabies-outbreak-in-khon-kaen-now-under-control/

 

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Nongprue police urged to control Raiwanasin Market traffic

 

PATTAYA:--Soi Siam Country Club residents are calling on Nong­prue police to clamp down on chaotic parking at the Raiwanasin Market, which has seen business boom since completion of the roadworks project.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027301-nongprue-police-urged-to-control-raiwanasin-market-traffic/

 

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13 hurt in van, truck collision

 

PATTAYA:--Thirteen people were injured when an employee-shuttle van collided with a pickup truck in Huay Yai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027302-13-hurt-in-van-truck-collision/

 

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Bali Hai to charge for parking after redevelopment

 

PATTAYA:--Bali Hai Pier plans to start charging for parking after its second phase of redevelopment is complete.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027306-bali-hai-to-charge-for-parking-after-redevelopment/

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North Road ‘big dig’ underway

 

 

PATTAYA:--The Provincial Electricity Authority has begun burying power lines on North Road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027309-north-road-‘big-dig’-underway/

 

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Saha Farms boss won’t fight Baan Sukhawadee demolition order

 

PATTAYA:--The head of poultry giant Saha Farms will not fight an order to demolish 13 percent of Pattaya tourist attraction Baan Sukhawadee and has begun work to remove structures encroaching on public land.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027310-saha-farms-boss-won’t-fight-baan-sukhawadee-demolition-order/

 

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Pattaya Beach anti-smoking rally set for March 6     PATTAYA:--Pattaya Beach will see its first anti-smoking rally March 6 as city hall tries to implement a beach smoking ban citywide.   Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027312-pattaya-beach-anti-smoking-rally-set-for-march-6/

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Leaning utility pole replaced on Soi Buakhao

PATTAYA:--Soi Buakhao’s landmark leaning power pole is no more.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027314-leaning-utility-pole-replaced-on-soi-buakhao/

 

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Prawit orders agencies to cooperate to reduce Songkran death toll

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A campaign to reduce the road-death toll during the Songkran holidays will be rolled out as relevant government agencies join forces under the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027316-prawit-orders-agencies-to-cooperate-to-reduce-songkran-death-toll/

 

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Phuket sea gypsies win another land rights case

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The judgement was read outside of Phuket Provincial Court on Wednesday. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The Region 8 Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed another land right case filed against the Phuket sea gypsies in Rawai, upholding their right to occupy land in sea gypsy village at the southern end of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027317-phuket-sea-gypsies-win-another-land-rights-case/

 

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Thailand's election commission opens registration for new parties

By Aukkarapon Niyomyat

 

Members of Thai Citizen Power party summit their documents to register their political party at the Election Commission Office in Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Aukkarapon Niyomyat

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Registration for new political parties in Thailand began on Friday with the Election Commission (EC) noting that 34 groups turned up to register, the first sign of political activity being officially allowed in the country since a 2014 coup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027298-up-to-30-groups-apply-to-be-political-parties-on-first-day-of-registration/?do=findComment&comment=12760424

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Voluntary ‘ethics’ rules unveiled to shield housekeepers

By The Nation

 

 

Hiring someone under age 15 as a housekeeper will be banned under new “ethics” regulations expected to be implemented in three months, though adherence to the rules will be voluntary.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027319-voluntary-‘ethics’-rules-unveiled-to-shield-housekeepers/

 

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WATCH: The incredible flying boat that could revolutionise travel between Thailand’s islands

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

A video reveals an incredible flying boat that could revolutionise travel between many of the world’s most popular islands.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/watch-incredible-flying-boat-revolutionise-travel-thailands-islands/27523/

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The new Huawei MateBook XPro is a MacBook Pro for Windows users

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Chinese tech giant Huawei has recently announced a new laptop that has the ability to still operate after liquids are spilt on the surface.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/new-huawei-matebook-xpro-macbook-pro-windows-users/27528/

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Kroger joins Walmart, Dick's, raises minimum age for gun buyers to 21

By Lisa Baertlein

 

A logo of Kroger is displayed on a monitor above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., December 5, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

(Reuters) - Kroger Co said on Thursday it will stop selling firearms and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21 at its Fred Meyer stores, becoming the third major U.S. retailer to set restrictions that are tougher than government regulations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027321-kroger-joins-walmart-dicks-raises-minimum-age-for-gun-buyers-to-21/

 

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Theresa May urges Britain to 'come back together'

PM’s speech puts stress on ‘tolerant democracy’ in overture to EU remainers while also attempting to calm Tory rebels

Heather Stewart and Anne Perkins

The Guardian

 

Theresa May will urge the warring Brexit tribes to put their differences behind them on Friday as she promises to deliver a deal with Brussels that will keep Britain an “open, outward-looking, tolerant, European democracy”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027323-theresa-may-urges-britain-to-come-back-together/

 

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Bribery fails for drug mule busted with 500kg of marijuana

By Kasem Chanathinart 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Friday announced the arrest of a 39-year-old man allegedly carrying 500 kilograms of marijuana at a drug checkpoint in Nakhon Ratchasima the day before.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027325-bribery-fails-for-drug-mule-busted-with-500kg-of-marijuana-in-korat/

 

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Black Panther Case: Premchai Just Turned Himself In

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Premchai Karnasuta, third from left, meets police at the Thong Paphum Police Station in Kanchanaburi province in response to a third summons order.

 

KANCHANABURI — A construction magnate accused of poaching a black panther turned himself in at a police station Friday, just days before a third summon for him to appear was to expire.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027337-black-panther-case-premchai-just-turned-himself-in/

 

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Phuket hotel worker injured after falling asleep at the wheel

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

After crashing into a roadside restaurant the car came to rest in a ditch. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A Phuket hotel worker suffered minor injuries this morning after he fell asleep at the wheel causing him to crash into a roadside restaurant before coming to rest in a roadside ditch. Four passengers in the car escaped uninjured.

 

Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-hotel-worker-injured-after-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel-66165.php

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Bournemouth beats Phuket in TripAdvisor ‘Top 25 Beaches – World’ rankings

The Phuket News

 

Bournemouth Beach in England has beaten every beach in Phuket and the surrounding region in TripAdvisor’s 'Top 25 Beaches – World' rankings. Photo: TripAdvisor

 

PHUKET: Not a single beach in Phuket or the surrounding region has made it into the “Top 25 Beaches – World” by TripAdvisor, announced today (Mar 2).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1027342-bournemouth-beats-phuket-in-tripadvisor-‘top-25-beaches-–-world’-rankings/