Myanmar quake has no impact on Thailand

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Mineral Resources has said the 5.6 quake in Myanmar reported earlier this morning has not had any impact on Thailand.

Director of the Mineral Resources Department’s Active Fault Research Division Suwit Kosuwan said the quake, which occurred at 08.27 hrs today in Myanmar, is located 171 kilometers away from Khun Yuam district of Mae Hong Son province.

The Department of Mineral Resources will continue to monitor as it is a regular precaution measure despite no report of injuries or damage in Thailand.


-- NNT 2015-07-21

Israeli leader's household spending facing criminal probe

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's attorney general has ordered a criminal investigation into excessive spending at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residences.

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Japanese electronics giant Toshiba says CEO Hisao Tanaka to resign over accounting scandal /BBC

Toshiba Boss Steps Down Amid Accounting Scandal – Reports
The head of Japan’s electronics conglomerate Toshiba, Hisao Tanaka, has stepped down after an investigation revealed his role in a major accounting scandal, the company announced Tuesday.

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Rescue Worker Commended for Chasing Down Drunk Driver
BY Khaosod English


Pairat Kaewwanna, a 35-year-old rescue worker, was recognized by officials in Buriram for helping arrest a drunk hit-and-run driver, 21 July 2015.

BURIRAM — Officials in Buriram province have recognized an emergency rescue worker who helped police arrest a drunk driver behind a hit-and-run car crash early this month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842133-buriram-rescue-worker-commended-for-chasing-down-drunk-driver/

Ranong beach goers warned of rip current
The Nation

RANONG: -- The Ranong Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office Tuesday issued warning for tourists to watch out for possible rip current during the time of strong wind and high waves.

Kolawat Supsongsuk, chief of the office, said his office has put up signs at beaches where rip current could happen because of strong winds and high waves at the moment.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Ranong-beach-goers-warned-of-rip-current-30264893.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-21

About 9.5 million tonnes of rice are expected to be exported this year



BANGKOK: -- Total rice exports this year are expected to be slashed from 10 million tonnes to 9.5 million tonnes due to prolonged drought which curtailed second crop production and postponed main croup cultivation, said Mr Charoen Laothammathat, president of Thai Rice Exporters Association, on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842137-about-95-million-tonnes-of-thai-rice-are-expected-to-be-exported-this-year/

Microsoft just released a critical security update for ALL versions of Windows

If you’re one of the billions of people using Microsoft Windows, it’s about time you did a software update. Today there’s an emergency patch for all versions of Windows that fixes a flaw allowing someone to remotely access your machine and execute rogue code.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/windows-critical-security-update/12592/

Rassada municipality investigated over canal dredging project
Eakkapop Thongtub


The residents protested the lack of action taken to prevent their homes from collapsing. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Rassada Municipality is under investigation as to why it has not upheld an agreement to compensate residents Thanapa Park View 2 housing estate for repairs to seven homes and a collapsed boundary caused by excavation of a canal that runs behind through the estate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842161-rassada-municipality-investigated-over-canal-dredging-project/

NBTC: Pre-paid mobile registration must be made within 31 July

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has stressed that the registration of pre-paid mobile numbers must commence before the deadline on 31 July 2015, users are urged to check their status by dial *151#.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842178-nbtc-pre-paid-mobile-registration-must-be-made-within-31-july/

N. Korea: No interest in something like Iranian nuclear deal

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday that it's not interested in an Iran-type nuclear disarmament deal, saying it won't abandon its atomic weapons as long as the United States maintains hostile policies toward the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842180-north-korea-no-interest-in-something-like-iranian-nuclear-deal/

Coal plant proposed for pristine Thai coast sparks outcry
TED ANDERSEN, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Plans to build an 800-megawatt coal power plant near some of Thailand's most popular beaches have sparked protests and a hunger strike by activists who say officials aren't considering its impact on the pristine environment that makes the area an international tourist destination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842182-coal-plant-proposed-for-pristine-thai-coast-sparks-outcry/

Khunying Pornthip placed on probation for her comment on Hangthong Thammawattana's death



BANGKOK: -- Forensic Science Institute director Khunying Pornthip Rojanasunant has been placed on probation by the Medical Council for her comment on the death of Mr Hangthong Thammawattana, former Prachakorn Thai MP for Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842186-khunying-pornthip-placed-on-probation-for-comment-on-hangthong-thammawattanas-death/

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Proper soil survey proposed for maintenance of collapsed roads



BANGKOK: -- The Engineering Institute of Thailand has proposed a proper survey of soil layers of the collapsed roads in Bangkok and its peripherals before the start of road maintenance or rebuilding.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842190-proper-soil-survey-proposed-for-maintenance-of-collapsed-roads-in-thailand/

UPDATE:

Camronwit gets interrogation postponed
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Metropolitan Police chief Lt-General Camronwit Toopgrajank has had his interrogation postponed from Tuesday to July 27, Provincial Police Region 1 chief Lt-General Amnuay Nimmano said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842123-kamronwit-summoned-for-questioning-related-to-firearm-possession-through-airport-security/#entry9645452

Rinda gets bail from military court
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- THE Bangkok Military Court granted bail again Tuesday to a woman accused of spreading a false rumour on social media - claiming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had transferred Bt10 billion to Singapore.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842195-rinda-gets-bail-from-bangkok-military-court/

Metro Police kicks off Crime Zero emergency button campaign

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) – The Metropolitan Police Bureau has launched the Crime Zero campaign with the installation of the emergency call button at oil stations, in an attempt to reduce criminal activity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842200-bangkok-metro-police-kicks-off-crime-zero-emergency-button-campaign/

PM sets integrated water management as long-term agenda

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed the government is laying down a long-term plan on integrated water management in an attempt to avert drought problems in the future.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842203-pm-prayut-sets-integrated-water-management-as-long-term-agenda/

Cabinet approves transfer list of high-ranking Interior officials

BANGKOK, 21 July 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha has approved the annual reshuffle of high-ranking Interior Ministry officials at the cabinet meeting today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842206-thai-cabinet-approves-transfer-list-of-high-ranking-interior-officials/

Huge Meter-Long Lizards Are Crawling Through the Bangkok Sewers and This Guy Caught One on Video
Helen Regan

Dragon or not, we're keeping our distance!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/842210-huge-meter-long-lizards-are-crawling-through-the-bangkok-sewers-video/

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