THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 May 2018

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Beaches in crisis: Bang Saray - a black, stinking mess; all marine life dead.

 

 

If you are thinking of taking a trip to Bang Saray beach in Sattahip we have some advice - DON'T!

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038208-beaches-in-crisis-bang-saray-a-black-stinking-mess-all-marine-life-dead/

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Bloodbath in Surat Thani: Estranged husband shoots former mother in law dead, ex wife serious

 

 

A Thai husband went to his estranged wife's house to sort out personal matters.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038209-bloodbath-in-surat-thani-estranged-husband-shoots-former-mother-in-law-dead-ex-wife-serious/

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Video: Bangkok bus drivers fight in the street as passengers watch

 

 

Two Bangkok bus drivers on the same Route 8 had a vicious fight as passengers on both buses looked on.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038210-video-bangkok-bus-drivers-fight-in-the-street-as-passengers-watch/

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Risk of chemical-caused illness among farmers on upward swing, study finds

By The Nation

 

File photo Credit FB: Thailand Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN)

 

THE PERCENTAGE of farmers at risk of developing health problems from their farm chemicals has risen over the past few years, according to the results of a large-scale study.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038237-risk-of-chemical-caused-illness-among-farmers-on-upward-swing-study-finds/

 

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Aswin backs down on Bangkok Art and Culture Centre grab

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation 

 

 

AFTER CRITICISM went viral online over the weekend against Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang’s plan to take over the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, the governor yesterday finally posted on his Facebook account that he would step back.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038238-aswin-backs-down-on-bangkok-art-and-culture-centre-grab/

 

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Tech could beat welfare corruption, experts say

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION 

 

 

USE OF BLOCKCHAIN, DIGITAL ID AND E-MONEY WOULD HELP ENSURE THE NEEDY GET THEIR ENTITLED BENEFITS, CONFERENCE HEARS

 

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES – particularly blockchain, digital ID, and e-money – are being proposed by a research institute as the best sustainable solution for dealing with corruption and other problems in distributing social welfare.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038239-tech-could-beat-welfare-corruption-experts-say/

 

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Farmers plead for price hike as season begins

By The nation

 

Farmers collect rice seeds after the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony held yesterday at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang ceremonial ground. Photo Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday said he was pleased with the Royal Ploughing Ceremony’s forecast for prosperity but urged the public to understand the government’s slow and steady approach for sustainable results in national development.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038240-farmers-plead-for-price-hike-as-season-begins/

 

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New Equitable Education Fund ‘must break with past and collaborate’

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION 

 

 

A PROMINENT education expert has cautioned the Quality Learning Foundation (QLF) against sticking to its old mindset and work approach, when it transforms into the Equitable Education Fund.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038241-new-equitable-education-fund-‘must-break-with-past-and-collaborate’/

 

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Diet pill victim’s family to file complaint against company

By SUPHOT KAEWKASI 
THE NATION

 

 

THE YOUNGER brother of a Kanchanaburi woman who died on March 28 after taking Lyn weight-loss pills for 30 days, said yesterday that he would consult with a lawyer about filing a police complaint against the product distributor and manufacturer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038242-diet-pill-victim’s-family-to-file-complaint-against-company/

 

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Smile back for boxing champion Srisaket

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai / Nation Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Two-time WBC super-flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai was named the Best Professional Athlete award by The Sports Writers Association of Thailand at the annual Athletes Awards in Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038243-smile-back-for-boxing-champion-srisaket/

 

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Dampening down the poisons

By Special to The Nation

 

 

How toxins affect your immunity and what you can do about it
 

It’s no secret that we urban dwellers are constantly exposed to toxins, ranging from pesticides in our food, gases emanating from paints and carpet in the office, and chemicals used to treat drinking water. Current studies estimate that up to 300,000 new chemicals are added into the environment each year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038245-dampening-down-the-poisons/

 

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Manhunt after eight detained Rohingya escape Songkhla holding centre

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Security officials launched a manhunt after eight detained Rohingya migrants broke out of their cells in Songkhla province on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038246-manhunt-after-eight-detained-rohingya-escape-songkhla-holding-centre/

 

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OPINION

Pros and cons of Alibaba partnership 

 

Data these days is often described as the new gold, so it’s not surprising that we need to closely monitor developments in the recent strategic partnership between the Thai government and Alibaba, given the prominence of data sharing to the agreement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038247-pros-and-cons-of-alibaba-partnership/

 

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EDITORIAL

Asean’s role in the Trump-Kim summit

By The Nation

 

PM Prayut’s ill-chosen words notwithstanding, the choice of Singapore to host the event was a triumph for all in this region

 

The choice of Singapore to host an historical summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim jong-un next month should not be cause for envy in other Southeast Asian capitals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038248-editorial-asean’s-role-in-the-trump-kim-summit/

 

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Khaosod Unearths Dog Mass Grave At Govt Site

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

An image Monday shows parts of dog corpses sticking out in a pit near the Nakhon Phanom Quarantine Station.

 

NAKHON PHANOM — A mass grave of dogs and cats was discovered Monday outside a government-run animal facility.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038249-khaosod-unearths-dog-mass-grave-at-govt-site/

 

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Bangkok Airways to kick off direct flights between Yangon and Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

  

Bangkok Airways is looking to kick off direct flights between Yangon and Phuket this November. This according to Bangkok Airways’ regional airline vice president, Varong Israsena.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038250-bangkok-airways-to-kick-off-direct-flights-between-yangon-and-phuket/

 

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Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jeffrey Heller

 

A woman holds a Palestinian flag as a demonstrator runs during a protest against U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem and ahead of the 70th anniversary of Nakba, at the Israel-Gaza border in the southern Gaza Strip May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

 

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli troops shot dead dozens of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza border on Monday when the high-profile opening of the U.S. embassy to Israel in Jerusalem by the Trump administration raised tension to boiling point after weeks of demonstrations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038253-israeli-forces-kill-dozens-in gaza as-us-embassy-opens-in-jerusalem/

 

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Israeli joy, Palestinian fury over U.S. embassy launch in Jerusalem

By Dan Williams

 

Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stand next to the dedication plaque at the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, during the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The crowd sported branded baseball caps and Israel's prime minister wore red, white and blue as the United States opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, delighting Israelis and deepening Palestinian anger.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038254-israeli-joy-palestinian-fury-over-us-embassy-launch-in-jerusalem/

 

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Turkey calls meeting of Islamic body after Palestinians killed in Gaza

 

Smoke rises in front of Palestinians who protest against U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem and ahead of the 70th anniversary of Nakba, at the Israel-Gaza border, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the government spokesman said on Monday, after Israeli forces killed of dozens of protesters in Gaza.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038255-turkey-calls-meeting-of-islamic-body-after-palestinians-killed-in-gaza/

 

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Elusive peace grows more remote with U.S. Jerusalem embassy move, violence

By Arshad Mohammed and Matt Spetalnick

 

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin unveils the seal for the new U.S. embassy, as he stands next to Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump during the dedication

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, coupled with the killings of dozens of Palestinian protesters on Monday, makes the odds of a U.S.-brokered peace even more remote, analysts said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038256-elusive-peace-grows-more-remote-with-us-jerusalem-embassy-move-violence/

 

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Illinois proposes reinstating death penalty for mass murder, police killings

By Jon Herskovitz

 

FILE PHOTO: Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to the news media outside of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner said on Monday he is seeking to reinstate the death penalty for mass murder and killing a police officer, a move that comes when capital punishment nationwide is at lows not seen for about a quarter century.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038260-illinois-proposes-reinstating-death-penalty-for-mass-murder-police-killings/

 

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Hua Hin Business Network Helps comes to the aid of shark attack victim

 

Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan, 13thMay 2018 – Hua Hin Business Network, the leading business networking club in Hua Hin is giving back to the community with a donation of thirty thousand baht to Bangkok Hospital to cover Mr. Werner Danielsen’s hospital bill after he was attached by a shark in Hua Hin in April.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038263-hua-hin-business-network-helps-comes-to-the-aid-of-shark-attack-victim-werner-danielsen-with-donation/

 

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1.5 tonne whale shark caught up in a fishing net in Krabi

"We are very happy as we believe that after helping such a big animal we will be lucky in catching more fish."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A whale shark was found caught up in a fishing net at Ao Nang between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Khaew (Green Island) by ‘Kietwarin 3’ fishing boat over the weekend. The whale shark was 5 metres and weighed around 1.5 tons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038265-15-tonne-whale-shark-caught-up-in-a-fishing-net-in-krabi/

 

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Video: Som Tam seller stabs wife's enemy at Rocket Festival fight - she dies

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Som Tam seller has given himself up to police in Udon Thani after he was caught on video stabbing his wife's rival in a fight in a street in the village of Ban Dong Yuat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038266-video-som-tam-seller-stabs-wifes-enemy-at-rocket-festival-fight-she-dies/

 

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Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse investigation

BY REUTERS

 

Image:REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc has so far suspended around 200 apps in the first stage of its review into apps that had access to large quantities of user data, in a response to a scandal around political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-suspends-200-apps-data-misuse-investigation/28721/

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Popular encrypted email standards are unsafe – researchers

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Phil Noble -/File Photo

 

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European researchers have found that the popular PGP and S/MIME email encryption standards are vulnerable to being hacked and they urge users to disable and uninstall them immediately.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/popular-encrypted-email-standards-unsafe-researchers/28723/

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Malware spread via malicious Chrome extensions steal Facebook login details

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Google Chrome users have been put on alert after several popular extensions available to download from the Chrome Web Store were found to be stealing data.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/malware-spread-via-malicious-chrome-extensions-steal-facebook-login-details/28726/

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Three hurt as crane plunges into Bangkok soi at construction site

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Three people were slightly hurt Monday when a crane on a flat roof at a construction site came loose and crashed to the ground.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038268-three-hurt-as-crane-plunges-into-bangkok-soi-at-construction-site/

 

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Gap apologises for selling T-shirt with 'incorrect map' of China

 

The sign for a Gap store is seen on 5th avenue in midtown Manhattan in New York June 16, 2015. Apparel retailer Gap Inc said it would close a quarter of Gap specialty stores in North America over the next few years, including 140 this year, potentially affecting thousands of jobs as the company struggles with a slump in sales at its namesake brand. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. retailer Gap Inc <GPS.N> apologised on Monday for selling a T-shirt which it said had an incorrect map of China, adding it would implement "rigorous reviews" to prevent a repeat mistake.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038269-us-retailer-gap-apologises-for-selling-t-shirt-with-incorrect-map-of-china/

 

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RTP: Traffic police to be paid for hard graft - that means work!

 

Picture: Daily News 

 

Traffic police are soon to be rewarded for working hard.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038272-rtp-traffic-police-to-be-paid-for-hard-graft-that-means-work/