Healthcare sector highly vulnerable to cyber attach: Kaspersky

By JIRAPAN BOONNOON
THE NATION
Yangon, Myanmar

 

 

Anti-virus software company Kaspersky has diagnosed a series of cyberthreats plaguing the healthcare sector and says hackers for hire are constantly dangling attacks against medical organisations on the dark web.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122245-healthcare-sector-highly-vulnerable-to-cyber-attach-kaspersky/

 

Airline cracks down on smuggling by its flight attendants

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways has introduced measures to deal with employees who avoid tax on goods they bring into country. The airline recently learned from customs that some of its flight attendants had been caught smuggling goods from Italy that exceeded the permitted allowance. Disciplinary action will be taken against such employee, it said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122246-airline-cracks-down-on-smuggling-by-its-flight-attendants/

 

Bangkok and Hua Hin shine as “redefined” MICE destinations

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) annual international media familiarisation trip put the strength of Bangkok and Hua Hin as a dynamic dual destination well in the spotlight as the bureau continues to create new attractions and activities at the community level.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122250-bangkok-and-hua-hin-shine-as-“redefined”-mice-destinations/

 

B Grimm takes big stride as regional energy player with opening of Vietnam solar energy project

By Somluck Srimalee
The Nation
Tay Ninh, Vietnam

 

 

The largest solar farm project in Southeast Asia, built by Thailand's B.Grimm Power Plc, opened on Saturday (September 7).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122252-b-grimm-takes-big-stride-as-regional-energy-player-with-opening-of-vietnam-solar-energy-project/

 

TIJ drives youth crime prevention through sports agenda at UN Conference

By THE NATION

 

 

Despite efforts to curb crime among young people, the worldwide rate of juvenile delinquency is on the rise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122254-tij-drives-youth-crime-prevention-through-sports-agenda-at-un-conference/

 

Myanmar national stabbed to death in Patong

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

A Myanmar national was stabbed to death in Patong last night (Sept 6). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: Patong Police arrested three suspects in connection with the lethal stabbing of a Myanmar national in Patong last night (Sept 6). Two more suspects are reported as having fled.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122255-myanmar-national-stabbed-to-death-in-patong/

 

Australia's east coast battles more than 100 bushfires, 21 homes destroyed

By Will Ziebell

 

A bushfire rages near the rural town of Canungra in the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland, Australia, September 6, 2019. Regi Varghese/AAP/via REUTERS

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian firefighters battled strong winds and fast-moving blazes on Saturday as they worked to contain out-of-control bushfires that have destroyed at least 21 homes across two states on the country's east coast.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122260-australias-east-coast-battles-more-than-100-bushfires-21-homes-destroyed/

 

Granny caught trying to smuggle 6 kilos of gold ingots into Thailand

 

 

Image: 77kaoded

 

Nong Khai customs stopped a 77 year old Laotian woman at the Thai Laos Friendship Bridge with six kilos of gold ingots hidden in a ladies bag under the driver's seat. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122298-granny-caught-trying-to-smuggle-6-kilos-of-gold-ingots-into-thailand/

 

Oh Buddha!: Thais using Holy Water on the roads to stop the carnage

 

 

Image: Thai News Agency MCOT

 

Thais have started using holy water on the roads to stop so many people dying.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122302-oh-buddha-thais-using-holy-water-on-the-roads-to-stop-the-carnage/

 

3D Zebra Crossing making a difference contrary to social media claims, says director

 

 

Image: Thai News Agency MCOT

 

A Korat school director said that the installation of a 3D Zebra Crossing outside his school is making a positive difference to the driving habits of motorists. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122305-3d-zebra-crossing-making-a-difference-contrary-to-social-media-claims-says-director/

 

Beware people stealing your Facebook username and password

 

 

Image: Thai News Agency MCOT

 

Thai News Agency MCOT warned Thais about being conned into revealing their Facebook usernames and passwords. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122310-beware-people-stealing-your-facebook-username-and-password/

 

Michael B Jordan, Jamie Foxx take on wrongful convictions, racism in 'Just Mercy'

By Nichola Saminather and Robert Mezan

 

Jamie Foxx signs autographs as he arrives for a gala presentation of "Just Mercy" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 6, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Michael B. Jordan and Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx tackle the subjects of wrongful convictions and racism in "Just Mercy," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122312-michael-b-jordan-jamie-foxx-take-on-wrongful-convictions-racism-in-just-mercy/

 

Amazon's 'Jack Ryan' TV series lambasted for promoting Venezuela 'invasion'

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Cast member and executive producer John Krasinski poses at a premiere for the television series "Jack Ryan" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's culture minister has accused Amazon television series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" of promoting an invasion of the South American nation, following a trailer for the second season that appears to put Caracas at the centre of a global conspiracy involving nuclear weapons.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122315-amazons-jack-ryan-tv-series-lambasted-for-promoting-venezuela-invasion/

 

Roger Waters rocks Venice Film Festival with "US + THEM"

By Helena Williams

 

The 76th Venice Film Festival - Screening of the documentary "Roger Waters Us + Them" out of competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Venice, Italy September 6, 2019 - Roger Waters and a guest pose. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

 

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters brought his "US + THEM" concert movie to the Venice Film Festival on Friday, transporting audiences to one of his live performances.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122319-roger-waters-rocks-venice-film-festival-with-us-them/

 

Week-long water outages to affect areas of Patong, Karon

By The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Patong and Karon from Monday (Sept 9) to Tuesday (Sept 14) in the following week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122321-week-long-water-outages-to-affect-areas-of-patong-karon/

 

Royal Rainmakers called in to replenish Phuket reservoirs

By The Phuket News

 

Royal Rainmakers visited Phuket in March and April this year but did not succeed in bringing any rain to the island. Image: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has approved a two month long rainmaking effort to replenish Phuket's main reservoirs ahead of the coming high – and dry – season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122324-royal-rainmakers-called-in-to-replenish-phuket-reservoirs/

 

Phuket lucky licence plates up for auction

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana officially opened the 16th auction of Phuket licence plate numbers at The Metropole Hotel today (Sept 7) . Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Sept 7) officially opened the 16th auction of Phuket licence plate numbers, held as part of the nationwide campaign by the Department of Land Transport to raise funds for road-safety awareness and to help victims of road accidents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122325-phuket-lucky-licence-plates-up-for-auction/

 

Bangkok world snooker final: Scot Maguire triumphs over compatriot Higgins

 

 

File photo of John Higgins and Stephen Maguire

 

Scotland's Stephen Maguire won the final of the Six Red World Championship in Bangkok on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122344-bangkok-world-snooker-final-scot-maguire-triumphs-over-compatriot-higgins/

 

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