Spain: Princess Cristina and her husband in court, as defendants testify in fraud case



MADRID: -- Spain’s Princess Cristina, the first member of the country’s royal family ever to face trial returned to court in Mallorca on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893779-spain-princess-cristina-and-her-husband-in-court-as-defendants-testify-in-fraud-case/

Intelligence officials: IS determined to strike US this year
By DEB RIECHMANN and RICHARD LARDNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Islamic State are determined to strike targets in the United States this year, senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday, telling lawmakers that a small group of violent extremists will attempt to overcome the logistical challenges of mounting such an attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893780-intelligence-officials-is-determined-to-strike-us-this-year/

Obama seeks cybersecurity boost to replace 'ancient' tech
By TAMI ABDOLLAH

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is asking Congress for $3.1 billion to update the government's archaic computer systems to protect them from cyberattacks as part of a new, centralized effort to boost cybersecurity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893781-obama-seeks-cybersecurity-boost-to-replace-ancient-tech/

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) - Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders win New Hampshire's presidential primaries.

Poles held over Sweden asylum centre attack plot

STOCKHOLM: -- Fourteen Polish far-right activists have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of planning to attack asylum seekers with axes, iron pipes and knives, police say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893794-poles-held-over-sweden-asylum-centre-attack-plot/

Several provinces affected by water shortages

BANGKOK, 10 February 2016 (NNT) - Many provinces across Thailand continue to suffer from water shortages, as relevant government units and provincial authorities work to restore water levels ahead of the dry season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893795-several-thai-provinces-affected-by-water-shortages/

UPDATE:

US election 2016: Trump and Sanders win New Hampshire

(BBC)Billionaire Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary in the Republican race for US presidential nominee.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893774-us-election-expect-the-unexpected-in-the-new-hampshire-primary/#entry10405905

No new TPP members within 2 years: Ambassador



BRUNEI: -- The US ambassador to Brunei has said it is unlikely for new members to join the Trans Pacific Partnership within the next two years while the current 12 members are undergoing domestic ratification processes, The Brunei Times reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893796-no-new-tpp-members-within-2-years-us-ambassador-to-brunei/

Indonesia's former minister Jero gets four years for embezzlement



JAKARTA: -- The Jakarta Anti -Corruption Court on Tuesday sentenced former minister and Democratic Party politician Jero Wacik to four years in prison on for two separate embezzlement cases during his time as the country's tourism minister and later as energy minister, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893798-indonesias-former-minister-jero-gets-four-years-for-embezzlement/

Thousands flee as heavy rains cause flooding in E Java



JAKARTA: -- More than 2,000 homes and hundreds of hectares of agricultural land were submerged on Monday when torrential rains in Gresik district of East Java caused the Kali Lamong River to breach its banks, The Jakarta Globe reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893799-thousands-flee-as-heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-e-java/

First Vientiane International Half Marathon to be held next month

VIENTIANE: -- The first Vientiane International Half Marathon (VIHM) will be held at That Luang Square on March 6 in an effort to raise funds to support girls’ sports, Lao News Agency reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893802-first-vientiane-international-half-marathon-to-be-held-next-month/

Over 2,500 people evacuated as floods worsen in Sarawak



KUALA LUMPUR: -- The flood situation in Sarawak has worsened with 2,679 people evacuated to 19 relief centres in Kuching and Bau, The Star Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893804-over-2500-people-evacuated-as-floods-worsen-in-sarawak/

Supreme Court puts Obama's Clean Power Plan on hold
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and SAM HANANEL

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893811-supreme-court-puts-obamas-clean-power-plan-on-hold/

Public Bus Company plies 'rapid transit' route in Yangon



YANGON: -- Yangon Public Bus Company launched on Monday, with 18 vehicles in service plying a route from Htauk Kyant Junction down Pyay Road, in what is being touted as comprising Myanmar's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893813-public-bus-company-plies-rapid-transit-route-in-yangon/

Traffic accidents kill 66 on first three days of Tet holiday

HANOI: -- A total of 97 traffic accidents left 66 people dead and 85 others injured on the first three days of Vietnam's Tet Lunar New Year holiday, starting on Saturday, according to official figures, Thanh Nien News reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893815-traffic-accidents-kill-66-on-first-three-days-of-vietnams-tet-holiday/

SET down 3.69 points at opening /Bangkok Post

NRSA member: At least 85% of NRSA supports new draft charter

BANGKOK, 10 February 2016 (NNT) - The chairman of a committee under the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has suggested that he is 85% confident about the new charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893818-nrsa-member-at-least-85-of-nrsa-supports-new-draft-charter/

UPDATE:

“Friendly Taxi” service now at Suvarnabhumi airport



BANGKOK: -- In another effort to improve the image of Thailand's taxi service and stimulate tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday launched what it calls "Friendly Taxis" campaign at Suvarnabhumi international airport so as to impress tourists and use the service with no worries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893758-thai-police-to-combat-bad-airport-taxis-with-lecture-and-sticker/page-2#entry10406199

Teachers to get reprieve on debts



BANGKOK: -- Teachers will soon have their debts burden relieved after the cabinet yesterday agreed with the proposal of the Finance Ministry to help clear their overwhelming financial burdens.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893842-teachers-to-get-reprieve-on-debts/

CDC affirmed no extension of deadline for organic law drafting has been planned

BANGKOK, 10 February 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has affirmed that it has not been considering a plan to extend the deadline for the charter drafters to work on all organic laws.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893844-cdc-affirmed-no-extension-of-deadline-for-organic-law-drafting-has-been-planned/

Queen of Pop rules: Fans rave about Madonna’s Thailand debut
By Coconuts Bangkok


Madonna made her Thailand debut last night. Photo: BEC-Tero Entertainment

"The night is young and the show has just begun."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893846-queen-of-pop-rules-fans-rave-about-madonnas-thailand-debut/

Rong Klua border market ordered to stop selling counterfeit goods in two months



BANGKOK: -- Thailand will make one of the country's largest border markets, Talad Rong Klua, free of counterfeit goods within two months.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893852-rong-klua-border-market-ordered-to-stop-selling-counterfeit-goods-in-two-months/

Uninsured Brit in Phuket moped accident has left her parents with £35,000 credit card debts
STAFF WRITER



PHUKET: -- 24-year old Natasha Hutchinson was enjoying a 6 month holiday backpacking around Thailand when she was caught up in a horrific moped accident in Phuket at the end of December, leaving her with serious leg injuries.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893857-uninsured-brit-in-phuket-moped-accident-has-left-her-parents-with-l35000-credit-card-debts/

‘Nong DJ’ still in ICU for blood infection cure



PHUKET: -- The three years and nine months toddler, Jesadakorn Chaiyo or Nong DJ, who went missing from his parents’ home in Phuket six days ago and was found yesterday in the bushes behind his house on Tuesday by a search and rescue team, is now in the intensive care unit of the Vachira Phuket hospital after doctors suspected he suffers blood infection.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893273-boy-3-still-missing-in-phuket/page-2?p=10406500#entry10406500

Junta Threatens to Summon Critics of Charter Draft
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


unta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks at a Feb. 2 meeting at Government House in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — Anyone who criticizes the new constitution drafted recently by a junta-appointed body risks being summoned for a “discussion” with the military junta, a spokesman warned yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893861-ncpo-threatens-to-summon-critics-of-charter-draft/

Previously Arrested Pyramid Scheme Fraudsters Re-examined by DSI
by CityNews

CityNews – On February 7, officials from the Department of Special Investigations with a search warrant from Lamphun Provincial Court, raided a house in connection to assets believed to be acquired through and illegal pyramid scheme.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893873-previously-arrested-pyramid-scheme-fraudsters-re-examined-by-dsi/

Police Trace Steps of Suspected Spanish Killer
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


A freezer seen Tuesday in a Soi Ramkhamhaeng 174 home rented by Spanish murder suspect, Artur Segarra, 36. Police believe he used it to store the remains of David Bernat.

BANGKOK — Police will seek court approval today to continue holding Spanish murder suspect Artur Segarra while they continue to build their case against him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893887-thai-police-trace-steps-of-suspected-spanish-killer/

Samui Merchants Give Up on Govt, Repair Own Road
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Souvenir merchant Samran Lungkum, at right, and Chaweng Beach locals come together Monday to repair their road. Photo: Samran Lungkum / Facebook

SAMUI — Tired of waiting for the authorities to repair a small chasm in their road, a group of merchants on Koh Samui on Monday took matters into their own hands.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893889-samui-merchants-give-up-on-govt-repair-own-road/

PM admires police for cracking world’s passport forgery gang



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today admired the police for their successful smashing of a major international passport forgery gang in Chachoengsao province yesterday which he said will help to bring pride and honour to the country, and strengthen the police image.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893756-thai-police-smash-major-international-passport-forgery-ring/page-2#entry10406814

Thailand BANNED: Harvard blocks Thai users from its Facebook page over dentist drama
By Coconuts Bangkok


Facebook users in Thailand can no longer access Harvard University's Facebook page.

BANGKOK: -- Harvard University has blocked users in Thailand from accessing its official Facebook page after it was bombarded with bad reviews following the ongoing drama involving its Thai-born lecturer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893891-thailand-banned-harvard-blocks-thai-users-from-its-facebook-page-over-dentist-drama/