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GSB hack - head of investigation visits ATMs in South as UK connection revealed

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- The head of the investigation into the malware hack of the Government Savings Bank ATMs has visited Pangnga and Phuket as evidence continues to be gathered in the 12 million baht theft.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940148-gsb-hack-head-of-investigation-visits-atms-in-south-as-uk-connection-revealed/

 

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SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Yemeni security officials say suicide bomber in southern city of Aden kills 25 pro-government fighters.

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Phuket car rental tips police to key suspect Russian in B12mn ATM heist

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Gen Panya said that the suspects inserted a card then pressed ‘Cancel’ to trigger the ATMs to dispense cash. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940148-gsb-hack-head-of-investigation-visits-atms-in-south-as-uk-connection-revealed/?do=findComment&comment=11095351

 

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Chuwong’s 300-million baht share embezzlement case dropped

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Southern Bangkok Civil litigation has dropped charges against former deputy commerce minister Pol Lt Col Bunyin Tangphakorn and three other accomplices in a case that they were accused in a conspiracy to steal the shares of the slain construction tycoon Chuwong Sae Tang worth over 300 million baht last year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940155-chuwong’s-300-million-baht-share-embezzlement-case-dropped/

 

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Woman to sue stranger for calling her 'fat animal' on social media

By Prae Sakaowan 

 

Photo: Courtesy of Ploynaphat Trisuittiphakorn

 

BANGKOK: -- A 29-year-old woman is making sure a cyber bully will pay for their actions after she found a photo of herself on social media with a caption making fun of her body.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940156-woman-to-sue-stranger-for-calling-her-fat-animal-on-social-media/

 

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Kim Dotcom wants to livestream legal fight against the US

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom wants to livestream his legal battle against the United States on YouTube.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/kim-dotcom-wants-to-livestream-legal-fight-against-the-us/17123/

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Two older men die after eating wild toad found in rain in Nan

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Grilled toad from a Thailand street vendor. Photo: likephot/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- Two older men died after eating a grilled toad found in the rain on Sunday while a third man and two children also became sick from contact with the same dead toad.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940163-two-older-men-die-after-eating-wild-toad-found-in-rain-in-nan/

 

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Police link Samui car bomber to Hua Hin attacks

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

A sketch and photo of alleged bomber Asmeen Katemmahdi, who was the subject of a military-approved arrest warrant on Monday.

 

PHETCHABURI — A man already wanted for car bombing a mall last year was named Monday in the third arrest warrant linked to the bomb attacks which struck the southern region earlier this month.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940177-police-link-samui-car-bomber-to-hua-hin-attacks/

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Warrant issued for the arrest of Hua Hin bomb suspect

 

 

The 15th army circle military court in Petchaburi province has issued a warrant for the arrest of Asmine Katemmadee wanted for suspected involvement in the deadly bomb attacks in Hua Hin during August 12-13 which left two people killed and dozens injured.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940177-police-link-samui-car-bomber-to-hua-hin-attacks/?do=findComment&comment=11096113

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Tourism authority asks Niantic to release rare Pokémons at tourist attractions

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has requested that Niantic, the developer of Pokémon Go, release rare Pokémons at tourist attractions in 24 provinces in order to boost tourism in the country.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940178-tourism-authority-asks-niantic-to-release-rare-pokémons-at-tourist-attractions/

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Manhunt launched for bus driver who fatally assaulted and robbed a passenger

 

 

Police have launched a manhunt for a bus driver who allegedly attacked a woman passenger and robbed her of her valuables.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940181-manhunt-launched-for-bus-driver-who-fatally-assaulted-and-robbed-a-passenger/

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Dutch National Falls From KTK Hotel, Central Pattaya

 

 

At 1oam, on the morning of August 29, Pattaya police and Sawang Boriboon medics were called to the KTK Hotel on Soi 12, Pattaya Klang, after reports that a Dutchman had fallen from a 4th floor balcony.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940188-dutch-national-falls-from-ktk-hotel-central-pattaya/

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Justice Ministry mulls taking yaa baa from Category One list

 

 

The Justice Ministry has been studying the advantages and disadvantages of removing methamphetamine or better known as Yaa Baa from Category One narcotic drugs and measures to be taken if the drug is to be actually delisted.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940205-justice-ministry-mulls-taking-yaa-baa-from-category-one-list/

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Rain blamed as Phuket underpass completion deferred until September

The Phuket News

 

‘Machines at work. Do not pass’ says a sign at the Sam kong Underpass construction site today (Aug 29). Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET:-- Heavy downpours have again delayed progress in the completion of the Sam Kong Underpass, with the lead project engineer frustrated that the project is only “a week” away from completion.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940206-rain-blamed-as-phuket-underpass-completion-deferred-until-september/

 

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Phuket’s ‘Boonphat Building’ to be turned into museum

The Phuket News

 

Deputy Director of The Fine Arts Department, Mr Kajon Mookmeeka, has said that the building should be turned into a museum. Photo: Photo: Watanyoo Thephuttee

 

PHUKET:-- An official from the Fine Arts Department has recommended that the “Boonphat Building” at Vachira Hospital Phuket be turned into a museum following a visit to the historical building on Saturday (Aug 27).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940207-phuket’s-‘boonphat-building’-to-be-turned-into-museum/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 30 Aug 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940229-thailand-live-tuesday-30-aug-2016/