Thailand to check on museum heist in Paris

Bangkok: – The government will closely monitor the French investigation on the museum heist near Paris, said Culture Minister VeeraRojpojanarat, noting that one of the 15 stolen items is the replica of the Great Crown of Victory.

King Mongkut sent the crown replica as a gift to French Emperor Napolean III.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805506-thailand-to-check-on-museum-heist-in-paris/

Google’s new Photos and Streams could signal the death of Google Plus



Google is reorganising elements of its social networking platform, which has resulted in the launch of two new services, ‘Photos’ and ‘Streams’, leaving the future of much maligned Google Plus far from certain.

The launch of Photos and Streams sees Google take two of the most popular features from Google Plus, namely photo editing and hosting, to launch them as standalone services, whilst at the same time dropping the Google Plus name.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/googles-new-photos-and-streams-could-signal-the-death-of-google-plus/6097/

Virgin Atlantic staff are trialling Sony’s smart glasses and watch



Virgin Atlantic has just announced its latest trial of new technology. Last year, the company conducted a six-week trial using Google Glass for Upper Class customers, and it recently announced that it will expand that program. Virgin also tried out Apple’s iBeacon proximity/location technology, and now it’s set to trial Sony smart devices.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/virgin-atlantic-sony-smart-glasses/6104/

Your Next Smartphone May Be Able to Smell Diseases


So far, the MWC 2015 has introduced us to new smartphones, tablets and even fingerprint scanners. Now, BoydSense has unveiled a new sensor that can accurately identify smells. In this case, the smell of an orange.

BoydSense says their sensor is the “first multi-bio sensing platform”. The start-up hopes to incorporate their technology into future smartphones to help users make smart health decisions before seeing their doctor.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/your-next-smartphone-may-be-able-to-smell-diseases/6150/

Midnight Closures Ordered For Nana Area Bars
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BANGKOK: -- Bar owners / managers from the Nana area were ordered to attend an 8pm meeting at Lumpini police station on Tuesday 3rd March with most, if not all, expecting to hear nothing more than being told to close on Makha Bucha Day.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805510-midnight-closures-ordered-for-nana-area-bars/

MOPH making sure alcohol sale ban is observed on Makha Bucha

BANGKOK, 4 March 2015 (NNT) – Relevant agencies have been asked to stringently enforce the ban on liquor sale on Makha Bucha Day, said Minister of Public Health Prof. Dr. Rajata Rajatanavin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805520-moph-making-sure-alcohol-sale-ban-is-observed-on-makha-bucha/

Thailand won 200,000-tonne G2G rice sale deal with the Philippines

BANGKOK, 4 March 2015 (NNT) - Thailand won a government-to-government rice bidding contest to sell 200,000 tones of rice to the Philippines, one of the biggest rice buyers in the world, Commerce Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya revealed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805521-thailand-won-200000-tonne-g2g-rice-sale-deal-with-the-philippines/

Consumer rights group calls for abolition of all 'unjustifiable' funds related to energy

BANGKOK, 4 March 2015 (NNT) - The Thai Consumers Development Association has urged the National Reform Council to put to an end all energy-related funds that are said to be causing consumers unfairness.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805522-consumer-rights-group-calls-for-abolition-of-all-unjustifiable-funds-related-to-energy/

Set-up leads to drug dealers arrest in Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


Winai Putha, 38, said he received B50,000 to make his first delivery of drugs to Phuket.

PHUKET: -- A man from Kanjanaburi has been arrested in Phuket in possession of 4,000 Methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 94.59 grams of Crystal Meth (ya ice). The suspect admitted he received B50,000 to deliver the drugs and it was his first delivery to Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805528-set-up-leads-to-drug-dealers-arrest-in-phuket/

UPDATE:

Bali 9 execution: Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi appeals to Joko Widodo for clemency
Peter Vincent

MELBOURNE: -- Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi - whom some credit as the most influential musician in the creation of heavy metal music - has appealed to metal-loving Indonesian President Joko Widodo to spare the lives of the two Australians on death row.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805330-bali-nine-duo-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran-to-be-transferred-to-execution-island-on-wednesday/#entry9143146

UPDATE:

Indonesia nearly ready to execute foreign drug smugglers
By NINIEK KARMINI

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia began transferring two Australian prisoners early Wednesday in preparation for the execution by firing squad of nine foreigners and an Indonesian condemned for drug smuggling, as diplomatic squabbles persist over the executions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805330-bali-nine-duo-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran-to-be-transferred-to-execution-island-on-wednesday/#entry9143239

UPDATE:

Study reveals rising household debts among students, workers and farmers



BANGKOK: -- Sign of rising indebtedness among three main groups of people has now prompted authorities to worry about social problems that will arise and deteriorate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805487-kenan-institute-urges-concerted-effort-to-lift-thai-financial-literacy/#entry9143305

Apple, Android browsers vulnerable to ‘FREAK attack’



SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Millions of people may have been left vulnerable to hackers while surfing the web on Apple and Google devices, thanks to a newly discovered security flaw known as “FREAK attack.”

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-android-browsers-vulnerable-to-freak-attack/6165/

German tourist jumps on hit-and-run car in Krabi

Krabi:- A German tourist jumped on a car driven by 19-year-old Thai who tried to flee after bumping into the rear of the tourist’s car. The Thai teenager ended up hitting three more vehicles and seven motorcycles before he was arrested.

Pol Lt Col Chartchai Nakpaksi, an investigative inspector of Muang Krabi police station, said the failed hit-and-run attempt happened on the Ao Nang Road in Moo 2 village in Tambon Ao Nang in Krabi at noon on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805536-german-tourist-jumps-on-hit-and-run-car-in-krabi/

Gateway to Myanmar in Ranong

Ranong:- Relevant agencies are now trying to establish Thailand’s Rayong province as a gateway to Myanmar’s tourism.

“There are more than 800 beautiful islands around Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago,” Ranong Tourism Association’s chairman Sonchai Uiteckeng points out.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805540-gateway-to-myanmar-in-rayong/

BEIJING (AP) - Legislative official says China to boost military budget about 10 percent in the coming year.

MOAC: 36,000 rice farmers in central region are taking alternative employments due to drought

BANGKOK, 4 Mar 2015 (NNT) - According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, about 36-thousand rice farmers in the central region are taking substitution jobs offered by the government to compensate revenue loss as they are unable to do off-season farming due to widespread drought.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805562-36000-rice-farmers-in-central-thailand-are-taking-alternative-employments-due-to-drought/

Phuket beach vendors take their complaint to Bangkok
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Photo caption: Phujket beach venors hold plackards with comments such as “Please, return tourism”, “We work honestly jobs, not mafia”, “What will farangs will eat without us!” and “Phuket people want to meet the Prime Minister”.

PHUKET: -- A group of around 300 Phuket beach vendors gathered outside of the complaints centre of the Royal Thai Government in Bangkok yesterday morning (March 3) to hand over a letter explaining their unhappiness at Phuket̕s new beach management systems.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805565-phuket-beach-vendors-take-their-complaint-to-bangkok/

Phuket police proud of week long anti-drug and crime campaign results
Eakkapop Thongtub


A total of 28 guns have been taken off the streets since February 25.

PHUKET: -- A cache of guns and bullets were shown off to Phuket media yesterday (March 3). Police stated that the 28 guns, along with ammunitions, have been seized in just one week as they carry on with their anti-drug and crime campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805569-phuket-police-proud-of-week-long-anti-drug-and-crime-campaign-results/

BMA governor, officials give alms to 89 monks

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra Wednesday led BMA officials to give alms to 89 monks at Sanam Luang to make merit for Their Majesties the King and Queen on the occasion of the Makha Bucha Day.

And Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will lead a candle procession at Sanam Luang in the evening.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/BMA-governor-officials-give-alms-to-89-monks-30255304.html


-- The Nation 2015-03-04

Clinton asks if women want to see a female president
By KEN THOMAS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday credited women with making a difference at all levels of government, asking an audience of female Democrats, "Don't you someday want to see a woman president?"

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805573-clinton-asks-if-women-want-to-see-a-female-president/

Phuket̕s iconic butterfly garden to close

Tanyaluk Sakoot

Director of Phuket Butterfly Garden Jaipet Hatthakham

Phuket: Jaipet Hatthakham, director of the Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World has announced that the Phuket Butterfly Garden is to close it̕s doors at the end of this month.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805581-phuket%cc%95s-iconic-butterfly-garden-to-close/

Police: Pattaya Bar Owner Defies Closing Order, Assaults Cops

By Khaosod Eng.

CHONBURI — A bar owner in Pattaya is under arrest for allegedly assaulting police officers who told him to close down his bar during a Buddhist holiday in Thailand.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805583-pattaya-bar-owner-defies-closing-order-assaults-cops/

Two Fake Soldiers Arrested for Selling Bogus Army Ranks

By Khaosod Eng.

CHIANG MAI — Two Thai men have been arrested for disguising themselves as military officers and selling fake Royal Thai Army ranks to more than 70 people who participated in two-month training sessions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805586-two-fake-soldiers-arrested-for-selling-bogus-army-ranks/

Three Europeans Beaten by Pattaya Bouncers
By Khaosod English


Police at the nightclub in Pattaya where a brawl between tourists and security staff broke out, 4 March 2014.

CHONBURI — Police say a group of security guards at a nightclub in Pattaya have been arrested for assaulting three European tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805578-three-european-tourists-beaten-by-pattaya-bouncers/

Prayut calls his cabinet ministers to be role model to fight corruption

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told his cabinet ministers to be role models to fight and get rid of corruption.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805589-prayut-calls-his-cabinet-ministers-to-be-role-model-to-fight-corruption/

BMA set to go ahead with BTS extension

BANGKOK, 4 March 2015 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s plan to build a BTS Bang Wa-Taling Chan extension route has gained approval by representatives from the civil sector and different agencies during the first round of public hearing.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805592-bma-set-to-go-ahead-with-bts-extension/

Weather bureau forecast storms tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Bureau of Thailand today warned of tropical storms in the northeast, lower central and eastern regions from tomorrow until Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805593-thailands-weather-bureau-warns-of-tropical-storms/

Austrian hotel GM killed in car crash

Kamphaeng Phet:- An Austran man, who was the general manager of a hotel in Chiang Mai, was killed in a car crash in Kamphaeng Phet’s Muang dstrict Wednesday morning.

Pol Capt Samarn Songkhoom, an officer on duty at Muang Kamphaeng Phet police station, said the man was identified by his business card as Christoph Hlebayna, 51. His business card showed that he was the general manger of Grand View Hotel and Convenient Center in Chiang Mai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805598-australian-hotel-gm-killed-in-car-crash/

NACC to consider whether to file lawsuit against Yingluck

BANGKOK, 4 March 2015 (NNT) – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is considering whether to file a lawsuit against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra and other members of her administration regarding the compensation of over 500 million baht for the people affected by political demonstrations 10 years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/805633-nacc-to-consider-whether-to-file-lawsuit-against-yingluck/