Seoul: N. Korea moves up rocket launch window to Feb. 7-14

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has moved up the window of its planned long-range rocket launch to Feb. 7-14, South Korea's Defense Ministry said Saturday. The launch, which the North says is an effort to send a satellite into orbit, would be in defiance of repeated warnings by outside governments that suspect it is a banned test of ballistic missile technology.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....ow-to-feb-7-14/

Spanish murder suspect has fled Thailand, girlfriend claims

Staff Writer

Image: Daily News

BANGKOK:-- The main suspect wanted over the gruesome murder of a Spanish businessman in Bangkok has already fled Thailand, according to a Thai woman

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892907-spanish-murder-suspect-has-fled-thailand-girlfriend-claims/

NLA: Suggestions not gesture of rejection

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 6 February 2016 (NNT) – The president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has insisted that the NLA's suggestions on the first charter draft are meant to make the draft more suitable for the circumstances in Thailand, and are not a gesture of rejection.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892928-nla-suggestions-not-gesture-of-rejection/

CDC holds second public forum in Khon Kaen

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 7 February 2016 – The Constitution Drafting Commission has continued meeting and hearing opinions of the local people across the country, with the latest forum held in the Northeast.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892929-cdc-holds-second-public-forum-in-khon-kaen/

CDC confirms no open door for outside PM under new charter

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 7 February 2016 – The Constitution Drafting Commission has confirmed that the new charter has no provision that is aimed at allowing the direct appointment of a prime minister.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892930-cdc-confirms-no-open-door-for-outside-pm-under-new-charter/

Football results and league tables from Saturday 6 February

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892931-football-results-and-league-tables-from-saturday-6-february/?p=10395387

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Torres scores 100th goal for Atletico in 3-1 win over Eibar

TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer


MADRID (AP) — Fernando Torres finally scored his 100th goal for Atletico Madrid, helping his team come from behind to defeat Eibar 3-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892934-torres-scores-100th-goal-for-atletico-in-3-1-win-over-eibar/

Fiorentina fails to keep up pressure on leaders after draw

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press


MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina failed to keep up the pressure on the top two in Serie A as it was held at Bologna to 1-1 after midfielder Mati Fernandez was sent off early in the second half on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892936-fiorentina-fails-to-keep-up-pressure-on-leaders-after-draw/

Leicester stuns Man City to stretch EPL lead, Spurs go 2nd

ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer


LONDON (AP) — With a 3-1 win at Manchester City, Leicester showed why it really could be lifting the English Premier League trophy for the first time in May.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892937-leicester-stuns-man-city-to-stretch-epl-lead-spurs-go-2nd/

Suicide bomber attacks Pakistani military convoy

At least nine people died and 35 were wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a military convoy outside the city of Quetta.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892938-suicide-bomber-attacks-pakistani-military-convoy/

Five migrants saved from channel after trying to sail to Britain from Calais

By Robert Hackwill

It is not often that migrants attempt to get into Britain the hard way, by crossing the channel from France on their own.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892940-five-migrants-saved-from-channel-after-trying-to-sail-to-britain-from-calais/

Militants free Australian woman kidnapped in Burkina Faso

DALATOU MAMANE, Associated Press


NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Militants have freed an Australian woman kidnapped last month in northern Burkina Faso, a spokesman for the president of neighboring Niger said Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892943-militants-free-australian-woman-kidnapped-in-burkina-faso/

Rubio braces for attacks in debate, Trump returning to stage

JULIE PACE, Associated Press
JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press


MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio headed into the latest Republican debate ready for an onslaught of attacks about his experience and readiness for the White House, while a trio of his rivals sought a breakout performance before Tuesday's New Hampshire primary — an election critical to their presidential hopes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892944-rubio-braces-for-attacks-in-debate-trump-returning-to-stage/

Leicester stuns Man City 3-1 to go 5 points clear at top

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Leicester stunned Manchester City 3-1 on Saturday to bolster its bid to become the unlikeliest champion in English football history.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892945-leicester-stuns-man-city-3-1-to-go-5-points-clear-at-top/

Somali officials: Suicide bomber may have blown hole in jet

ABDI GULED, Associated Press


MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber is suspected to have set off the explosive that blew a hole in a jetliner, sucked the man out of the plane and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing on Tuesday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, Somali officials said Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892947-somali-officials-suicide-bomber-may-have-blown-hole-in-jet/

Aniseh Makhlouf, mother of Syria's Assad, dies

BEIRUT (AP) — Aniseh Makhlouf, Syria's former first lady and the mother of current President Bashar Assad, died Saturday, the presidency announced. She was 86.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892948-aniseh-makhlouf-mother-of-syrias-assad-dies/

10-man Monaco beats local rival Nice 1-0 to keep 2nd place

PARIS (AP) — Ten-man Monaco overcame a sending off early in the second half to beat local rival Nice 1-0 and remain in second place in the French league on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892949-10-man-monaco-beats-local-rival-nice-1-0-to-keep-2nd-place/

Bayern Munich held to 0-0 at Leverkusen in Bundesliga

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press


BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich missed the chance to go 10 points clear in the Bundesliga after being held to a scoreless draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892950-bayern-munich-held-to-0-0-at-leverkusen-in-bundesliga/

Tottenham goes 2nd in Premier League by beating Watford 1-0

ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer


LONDON (AP) — Tottenham is providing another element of unpredictability to a Premier League title race defying all expectations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892952-tottenham-goes-2nd-in-premier-league-by-beating-watford-1-0/

PM says will study first charter draft carefully

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 6 February 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Cha-o-cha said today he would take a close look at the first draft of the new constitution following its publication.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892953-pm-says-will-study-first-charter-draft-carefully/

CDC reaffirms charter’s goals

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 6 February 2016 (NNT) – Meechai Ruchuphan, Chairperson of the Constitution Drafting Commission, has reiterated the main goals of the permanent charter, saying it has been drafted to encourage public participation and eliminate corrupt practices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892955-cdc-reaffirms-charters-goals/

CDC says new charter will return democracy to Thailand

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 6 February 2016 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) says the new charter is meant to return democracy to the Kingdom of Thailand while claiming that the drafting team is not worried about any objections to the first draft.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892956-cdc-says-new-charter-will-return-democracy-to-thailand/

NLA to deliberate draft laws on Feb 11-12

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

BANGKOK, 7 February 2016 – Members of the legislature are scheduled to deliberate draft laws on February 11 and 12.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892957-nla-to-deliberate-draft-laws-on-feb-11-12/

Over 100 missing, 18 dead as strong quake rattles Taiwan

GLADYS TSAI, Associated Press


TAINAN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescuers on Sunday found signs of live within the remains of a high-rise residential building that collapsed in a powerful, shallow earthquake in southern Taiwan that killed at least 18 people and injured hundreds.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892748-strong-quake-hits-taiwan-many-trapped-in-toppled-building/?p=10395639

North Korea fires rocket seen as covert missile test

FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press


SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a banned test of technology for a missile that could strike the U.S. mainland.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892962-north-korea-fires-rocket-seen-as-covert-missile-test/

Phuket Opinion: Set a sea safety standard for all to follow

The Phuket News

Not a week goes by when The Phuket News doesn’t have to report about a tourist drowning, a boat capsizing or colliding into another.

PHUKET: In virtually every statement made by government officials about making Phuket more tourist friendly, safety and security is emphasized as a key priority.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892965-phuket-opinion-set-a-sea-safety-standard-for-all-to-follow/

Every Picture Tells a Story #5

Orlando Barton

Welcome to “Every Picture Tells a Story”; a weekly post about living in Thailand. Each week we’ll post a picture that illustrates some of the little things those of us fortunate enough to live here hold dear.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/891289-every-picture-tells-a-story-5/

Does Pattaya Ever Really Sleep? by The Pattaya Sleuth

We often hear that New York is the city that never sleeps but surely the same can be said for Pattaya?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/892886-does-pattaya-ever-really-sleep-by-the-pattaya-sleuth/

Error 53: New update disables iPhones if Apple detects third party repairs

If you have ever had the home button or screen replaced on your iPhone in somewhere like Pantip Plaza or MBK then your device may soon be disabled.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/error-53-new-update-disables-iphones-if-apple-detects-third-party-repairs/13754/