Catch and release: Patong illegal jet-ski operators fined and set free
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The police raids netted 28 illegal jet-ski operators in Patong. Photo: Tourist Police

PHUKET: -- A task force of 300 law-enforcement officers under order by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha specifically targeted and arrested 28 illegal jet-ski operators at Patong as part of an anti-crime campaign that has set its sights on criminal activities being “overlooked” by local officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898191-catch-and-release-patong-illegal-jet-ski-operators-fined-and-set-free/

28 provinces currently at risk of water shortages

BANGKOK, 26 February 2016 (NNT) - The committee overseeing drought issues will deliver water to 28 provinces likely to be affected by water shortages.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898193-28-thai-provinces-currently-at-risk-of-water-shortages/

Local ISIL chief captured in Libyan city of Sabratha



SABRATHA: -- A local ISIL (Islamic State) chief has been captured in the Libyan city of Sabratha according the Tripoli-based government which is not internationally recognised. He was captured along with two of his aides seventy kilometers west of the capital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898194-local-isil-chief-captured-in-libyan-city-of-sabratha/

ISIL: not a caliphate, but a crime ring, says Obama



"More people are realising that ISIL is not a caliphate, it's a crime ring."

WASHINGTON: -- The US president has said that an end to the conflict in Syria is key to dismantling the so-called Islamic State, or ISIL.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898195-isil-not-a-caliphate-but-a-crime-ring-says-obama/

BBC under fire over handling of Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal



LONDON: -- The BBC has come in for strong criticism over its handling of allegations against one of its late stars, Jimmy Savile, accused after his death of being a prolific sex offender.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898196-bbc-under-fire-over-handling-of-jimmy-savile-sex-abuse-scandal/

Debate brawl: Rubio and Cruz go hard after Trump
By NANCY BENAC and JULIE BYKOWICZ

HOUSTON (AP) — Brawling from the get-go, a fiery Marco Rubio went hard after Donald Trump in Thursday night's Republican debate, lacerating the front-runner's position on immigration, his privileged background, his speaking style and more.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898197-debate-brawl-rubio-and-cruz-go-hard-after-trump/

OPPO Super VOOC can fully charge a battery in just 15 minutes
BY STAFF WRITER ON



It is subject that we touch upon a lot here at ThaiTech and if like us, you are will also likely face problems with the battery life of your smartphone. It seems the phones evolve but the batteries dont and whilst attempts are always being made to rectify this, what is being done in the short term?

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/oppo-super-vooc-can-fully-charge-a-battery-in-just-15-minutes/14101/

Teens steal motorbikes from police station
Phuket Gazette


Four of the six motorcycle thieves were minors. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Six young men were arrested on Wednesday night for stealing motorbikes from the Krabi City Police Station to chop and sell as spare parts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898201-teens-steal-motorbikes-from-krabi-police-station/

Russian couple’s lucky escape after rock falls through car windscreen in Hua Hin



PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN:-- A Russian couple had a lucky escape when a large stone fell from a truck they were travelling behind and smashed through the windscreen of their car.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898204-russian-couples-lucky-escape-after-rock-falls-through-car-windscreen-in-hua-hin/

Thailand to face worst drought in 20 years



BANGKOK: -- As Thailand is expected to face the worst drought in 20 years and that four million rai of paddy fields are expected to be affected, authorities are now urging people to use water economically and possibly using less water in celebrating the Songkran festival.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898211-thailand-to-face-worst-drought-in-20-years/

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TTM offers 10 million baht cash rewards to stop cigarette smuggling



BANGKOK: -- Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) has offered 10 million baht cash as rewards for government authorities across the country to crack down on tobacco smuggling.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898119-thailand-tobacco-monopoly-to-award-authorities-for-cracking-down-on-illegal-cigarettes/#entry10466418

Two South Koreans nabbed for robbing their countrymen

BANGKOK: -- Two South Korean expatriates were arrested by Thai police for allegedly robbing four South Korean tourists during December and February.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898216-two-south-koreans-arrested-by-thai-police-for-robbing-their-countrymen/

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Official says small plane with 8 people on board has crashed in Nepal's mountainous west.

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Woman nabbed under suspicion of harming a new-born baby in Khon Kaen

KHON KAEN: -- Khon Kaen police have detained a woman suspected of attempting to murder a new-born baby boy who was stabbed and buried in an empty rice field because he was miraculously rescued.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/897566-khon-kaen-baby-survives-being-buried-alive/page-3?p=10466655#entry10466655

Breaking News: Stickup artist robs Phuket bank
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Police are scrambling to track down an armed bank robber who made off with an estimated 400,000 baht cash from a Phuket bank this afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898261-breaking-news-stickup-artist-robs-phuket-bank/

Phuket officials confirm no troubled waters for bridge players
Chutharat Plerin

PHUKET: -- Phuket police have confirmed that playing bridge in Phuket is not illegal as long as there is no gambling involved.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898263-phuket-officials-confirm-no-troubled-waters-for-bridge-players/

Formula 1 powerboat race coming to Phuket
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has good news for water-sport enthusiasts as Phuket plans to host a Formula 1 powerboat race in November to promote the island as an international tourist and water-sport destination.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898265-formula-1-powerboat-race-coming-to-phuket/

Power transformer explosion blamed for Phuket Immigration queues
Supatra Sutham

The explosion of a power transformer in Patong has been blamed for worsening the queues at the main Immigration Office in Phuket Town.

PHUKET: -- The long queues at the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town during the past two days are the result of a power transformer forcing the temporary closure of the Immigration office in Patong, says Phuket’s Immigration chief.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898268-power-transformer-explosion-blamed-for-phuket-immigration-queues/

Farewell, Phuripat: End of an era for Phuket’s marine industry?
Tanyaluk Sakoot

Phuket Marine Chief Phuripat Theerakulpisut left the island today following a special order transfer to Nonthaburi.

PHUKET: -- The departure of Phuripat Theerakulpisut from the island today closed a chapter lasting more than a decade of one man at the helm of officialdom’s top player in Phuket’s burgeoning marine industry.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898270-farewell-phuripat-end-of-an-era-for-phukets-marine-industry/?p=10467346

British Tourists Die In Vietnam Waterfall Climb
Sky News

VIETNAM -- Three British tourists have died while climbing waterfalls in Vietnam, according to state media.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/898279-british-tourists-die-in-vietnam-waterfall-climb/

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