THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 21 May 2018

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Chrome users warned of new malware that steals passwords and credit card details

BY STAFF

 

 

Security researchers have discovered a new strain of malware that can steal passwords and credit card details from Google Chrome.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/chrome-users-warned-new-malware-steals-passwords-credit-card-details/28828/

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Motorbike thief arrested in Cherng Talay

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

    

Cherng Talay Police arrested 39 year old Tookta Prapaimuang at a house in Soi Layan Hill Estate in Srisoonthorn last Wednesday night. Police seized a brown-black Honda Wave motorbike from her.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039221-motorbike-thief-arrested-in-cherng-talay/

 

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8 Pheu Thai Executives Hear Sedition, Computer Crimes Charges

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Pheu Thai politicians report to police Monday in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Eight Pheu Thai Party executives reported to police Monday to hear charges of sedition, violation of the ban on political gatherings of more than four people and the Computer Crimes Act.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039222-8-pheu-thai-executives-hear-sedition-computer-crimes-charges/

 

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China launches satellite to explore dark side of moon - Xinhua

 

 

China launches the Queqiao satellite to further exploration of the dark side of the moon. No reporter narration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039226-china-launches-satellite-to-explore-dark-side-of-moon-xinhua/

 

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Emerald Group says it will continue with its developments

By Kritsada Mueanhawong 

 

 

(Translated from Thai)

 

A press conference held at Dara Hotel on Saturday afternoon (May 19) was hosted by Emeral Development Group’s Sawit ‘Mai’ Ketroj

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039229-emerald-group-says-it-will-continue-with-its-developments/

 

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Thammasat Closes Site Of Anti-Junta Rally To ‘Remove Pests’

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Karn Pongpraphapan / Courtesy

 

BANGKOK — The football field at Thammasat University where anti-junta protesters planned to camp overnight Monday before marching on the Government House in the morning was closed today by university staff.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039232-thammasat-closes-site-of-anti-junta-rally-to-‘remove-pests’/

 

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Thai police declare no-go zones for anti-junta march

By Aukkarapon Niyomyat

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police declared Bangkok's Government House and surrounding streets a no-go zone for Tuesday's planned opposition march marking four years since a May 22, 2014, coup, warning protesters not to defy a junta ban on public gatherings.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039232-thammasat-closes-site-of-anti-junta-rally-to-‘remove-pests’/?do=findComment&comment=13005999

 

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DMCR officials inspect the coral areas in Paklok

We are also worried that if a channel is dredged, it will affect the coral as locals have already mentioned.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Last week locals spoke out against the establishment of a new marina near Koh Hei in the Ao Kung area of Paklok (in between Ao Po and Boat Haven marinas).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039237-dmcr-officials-inspect-the-coral-areas-in-paklok/

 

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Four more drug suspects arrested in Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A team from Phuket’s Provincial Police have arrested four suspects.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039238-four-more-drug-suspects-arrested-in-phuket/

 

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Without Warning, Fuel Prices Rise To 3-Year High

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Matichon

 

BANGKOK — Steady hikes to oil prices this month have the transport sector jittery and consumers unhappy they’re no longer notified in advance as the cost per liter rose to the highest level in over three years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039239-without-warning-fuel-prices-rise-to-3-year-high/

 

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Analysts bullish on Thai market despite drop in investor confidence

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 21 May 2018 (NNT) - Analysts remain bullish about the Thai stock market, despite a drop in the Investor Confidence Index (ICI) due to global economic concerns. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039242-analysts-bullish-on-thai-market-despite-drop-in-investor-confidence/

 

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Woman, buffalo killed by lightning strikes in Si Sa Ket

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

A woman and a water buffalo were killed two lightning strikes in two Si Sa Ket villages on Sunday night, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039244-woman-buffalo-killed-by-lightning-strikes-in-si-sa-ket/

 

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Uzi gun shipped from Songkhla to Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

The Crime Suppression Division and Chiang Rai police seized an Uzi gun shipped via a private parcel-post service from Song Khla to the northern province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039245-uzi-gun-shipped-from-songkhla-to-chiang-rai/

 

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Police revoke okay for overnight stay prior to Tuesday democracy protest

By The Nation

 

 

Police have ordered surveillance of an area around Government House on Monday in the lead-up to an expected march to the venue by pro-election activists, who plan to deliver an ultimatum to the government to hold an election within this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039232-thammasat-closes-site-of-anti-junta-rally-to-‘remove-pests’/?do=findComment&comment=13006160

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Chiang Mai hills are alive with ploughing elephants

By The Nation

 

 

Sgaw Karen in Chiang Mai province are celebrating their deep roots with a unique agricultural event this month.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039253-chiang-mai-hills-are-alive-with-ploughing-elephants/

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THAI board approves Sumeth Damrongchaitham as airline’s next president

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International’s board of directors has approved the outcome of the national carrier’s recruitment process for its next president, with Sumeth Damrongchaitham chosen to take up the position.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039254-thai-board-approves-sumeth-damrongchaitham-as-airline’s-next-president/

 

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Protected tortoises rescued in alleged smuggling interception

By The Nation

 

 

Wildlife protection officials on Monday intercepted an alleged attempt to smuggle 14 protected African tortoises and other animals through Nong Khai to Laos and on to Vietnam, and arrested six people.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039255-protected-tortoises-rescued-in-alleged-smuggling-interception/

 

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James Corden performed a dance routine with Princes Harry, William and Charles at Royal Wedding reception

 

 

The Late Late show host had guests in fits of laughter as Master of Ceremony at the evening reception, as new details about Prince Harry and Meghan's party have been revealed.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039256-james-corden-performed-a-dance-routine-with-princes-harry-william-and-charles-at-royal-wedding-reception/

 

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Netflix will launch almost 500 new original projects by end of 2018

BY LOUISE MCCREESH

 

Image: NETFLIX

 

Netflix will air almost 500 new original projects before 2018 is out.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039257-netflix-will-launch-almost-500-new-original-projects-by-end-of-2018/

 

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Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue Transport Us Back to the '90s With "Whatta Man" at 2018 Billboard Music Awards

by SAMANTHA SCHNURR

 

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

 

Oooh baby baby! Salt-N-Pepa's here!

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039258-salt-n-pepa-and-en-vogue-transport-us-back-to-the-90s-with-whatta-man-at-2018-billboard-music-awards/

 

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Up to 1,000 expected to join pro-election rally

By The Nation

 

 

Security authorities estimated that around 500-1,000 people would join the pro-election demonstration scheduled on Monday at Thammasat University, a security source said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039266-up-to-1000-expected-to-join-pro-election-rally/

 

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Security agencies set up checkpoints in provinces ahead of Bangkok rally

By The Nation

 

 

Security agencies on Monday set up checkpoints in some provinces, especially in the Northeast, reportedly in order to block villagers and key local-rights figures from joining a pro-election demonstration in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039267-security-agencies-set-up-checkpoints-in-provinces-ahead-of-bangkok-rally/

 

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Report shows mixed results for 2018 crypto asset issuances

By The Nation 

 

This year to date, up to 67 per cent of new crypto assets have sold below their issuance prices, while a few projects have still delivered great performances, such as Zilliqa, Tomochain and Bluzelle.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039268-report-shows-mixed-results-for-2018-crypto-asset-issuances/

 

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Phuket monkey ‘birth control’ to go to public opinion

Chutharat Plerin

 

Whether or not Phuket's wild monkeys should be subjected to population control is one of the questions to be put to the public. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET:-- Whether or not troupes of wild monkeys across Phuket will be subjected to population control as well as forced relocation will be among the questions put to the public in a series of feedback meetings to be held across the island.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039269-phuket-monkey-‘birth-control’-to-go-to-public-opinion/

 

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Suthep denies holding anti-election rally

By Wasamon Audjarint 
The Nation

 

 

Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of the now-defunct People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), has dismissed reports that his “whistleblower” group would hold an anti-election rally this Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039271-suthep-denies-holding-anti-election-rally/

 

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Police, FDA raid premises of maker of sibutramine-laced food supplements

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy national police chief Pol General Weerachai Songmetta led a police raid on Monday on a company making and selling food supplements containing the dangerous appetite suppressant sibutramine, in Bangkok’s Bang Phlat district.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039272-police-fda-raid-premises-of-maker-of-sibutramine-laced-food-supplements/

 

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Pheu Thai politicians deny sedition charges for holding a press conference

By The Nation

 

 

Eight key figures from the Pheu Thai Party on Monday met police as summoned on criminal charges in connection with their press conference held ahead of the fourth anniversary of the 2014 coup.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039273-pheu-thai-politicians-deny-sedition-charges-for-holding-a-press-conference/

 

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Hunt on for ten Thais involved in multi-million baht kidnapping of Hong Kong woman

 

 

Police are hunting ten Thais involved in the abduction of a Hong Kong woman. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039274-hunt-on-for-ten-thais-involved-in-multi-million-baht-kidnapping-of-hong-kong-woman/

 

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Immigration officer said to be involved in kidnapping of tourist

By Sutthinan Kongsin 
The Nation

 

 

A Thai Immigration Police officer was allegedly involved in the abduction of a 39-year-old woman at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the night of May 6 for a Bt15 million ransom, Tourist Police Bureau deputy chief Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakparn said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039274-hunt-on-for-ten-thais-involved-in-multi-million-baht-kidnapping-of-hong-kong-woman/?do=findComment&comment=13006791

 

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Video: Applause greets Thai hero as young boy saved from drowning in Germany

 

 

Further details have emerged of the incident in Germany when a 7-8 year old foreign boy was saved by a Thai man working in the country.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039276-video-applause-greets-thai-hero-as-young-boy-saved-from-drowning-in-germany/