Exclusive: Canadian energy firms at bigger risk from cyber, bomb attacks - spy agency

By Ethan Lou

REUTERS

FILE PHOTO - A vehicle passes a sign outside the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) headquarters in Ottawa, Canada on November 5, 2014. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo

 

CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canada's main spy agency last year warned energy companies about an increasing risk of cyber espionage and attacks on pipelines, oil storage and shipment facilities and power transmission towers using homemade explosives, according to a classified document seen by Reuters.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964254-exclusive-canadian-energy-firms-at-bigger-risk-from-cyber-bomb-attacks-spy-agency/

 

Iran's Rouhani says talk about renegotiating nuclear deal 'meaningless'

REUTERS

 

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference in Tehran, Iran January 17, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday U.S. President-elect Trump could not unilaterally cancel the nuclear deal Tehran signed with world powers including Washington and that talk of renegotiating it was "meaningless".

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964255-irans-rouhani-says-talk-about-renegotiating-nuclear-deal-meaningless/

 

In LGBT 'paradise', Thai transgender activist breaks barriers to education

By Alisa Tang

 

Nada Chaiyajit, a Thai transgender activist, 37, poses during an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, November 28, 2016. Picture taken November 28, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Thai transgender activist Nada Chaiyajit completed her undergraduate studies in August, and two months later, school officials told her 12 classmates - all men - that their graduation certificates were ready.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964258-in-lgbt-paradise-thai-transgender-activist-breaks-barriers-to-education/

 

Woman sues Trump in New York for defamation over sexual assault denial

By Alex Dobuzinskis and Dana Feldman

REUTERS

 

Summer Zervos listens as her attorney Gloria Allred speaks during a news conference announcing the filing of a lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of about a dozen women who previously accused President-elect Donald Trump of making unwanted sexual advances filed a lawsuit against him in New York on Tuesday, alleging he had made false and defamatory statements about her in rejecting the accusation, causing her emotional and economic harm.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964263-woman-sues-trump-in-new-york-for-defamation-over-sexual-assault-denial/

 

Despite showman reputation, Trump inauguration shaping up as low-key

By Ayesha Rascoe

REUTERS

 

Preparations are finalized on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, where Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as America's 45th president, in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump made his name with opulent hotels and a dramatic reality TV show, but his inauguration on Friday as the 45th U.S. president is shaping up as a more understated affair, with big names in entertainment staying away.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964265-despite-showman-reputation-trump-inauguration-shaping-up-as-low-key/

 

Xi says world needs China, U.S. to have stable relationship

REUTERS

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The world needs China and the United States to have a stable and cooperative relationship, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, just days before new uncertainty looms with Donald Trump taking office as president.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964268-xi-says-world-needs-china-us-to-have-stable-relationship/

 

Cabinet endorses plan to promote reading, create learning society

 

 

BANGKOK, 18 January 2017 (NNT) – The cabinet opened the green light to a master plan to promote reading and create a learning society in a five-years time. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964270-thai-cabinet-endorses-plan-to-promote-reading-create-learning-society/

 

NCPO’s meeting approves use of section 44 to set up Committee on EEC Development Policy

 

BANGKOK, 18 January 2016 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s meeting has approved the use of section 44 to set up a committee on the Eastern Economic Corridor's (EEC) development policy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964271-ncpo’s-meeting-approves-use-of-section-44-to-set-up-committee-on-eec-development-policy/

 

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Dangerous HIV-infected Czech national arrested in Phuket

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A 52-year old Czech, identified as Zdenek Pfeifer, wanted for criminal transmission of HIV in Thailand, was apprehended in Phuket last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964243-thai-police-arrest-czech-man-wanted-for-infecting-people-with-hiv/?do=findComment&comment=11532984

 

Food delivery service UberEATS launches in Bangkok

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Uber’s food delivery service, UberEATS, is now available in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/food-delivery-service-ubereats-launches-in-bangkok/19388/

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Phuket Police hunt down HIV Czech Interpol fugitive

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Czech fugitive Zdenek Pfeifer (seated, front right) was taken into custody in Phuket last night (Jan 17). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Thalang Police Chief Col Sompong Thiparpakul confirmed to The Phuket News this morning that Czech fugitive Zdenek Pfeifer, 52, was arrested last night in Phuket’s popular west coast beachfront neighbourhood of Bang Tao.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964243-thai-police-arrest-czech-man-wanted-for-infecting-people-with-hiv/?do=findComment&comment=11533064

 

PWA announces further Phuket water shut-offs

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

The water will be shut-off while repairs are carried out to mains pipes in specific areas.

 

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has today (Jan 18) announced that the water supply will be shut-off tomorrow (Jan 19) while more repairs are carried out to mains pipes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964279-pwa-announces-further-phuket-water-shut-offs/

 

"Don't know whether to laugh or cry" Ubon woman wins the lottery as German husband lies on his deathbed

 

Picture: Thairath

 

UBON RATCHATHANI: -- An Ubon Ratchathani woman has won six million baht in the lottery but has mixed feelings about her win.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964282-dont-know-whether-to-laugh-or-cry-ubon-woman-wins-the-lottery-as german-husband-lies-on-his-deathbed/

 

SET opens up 4.32 to 1,571.16 /Bangkok Post

Bangkok-Muak Lek train route opened to promote dairy farming

 

BANGKOK, 18 January 2017 (NNT) – A new train service between Bangkok and Muak Lek district of Saraburi province has been inaugurated to promote agro-tourism and encourage people to learn about dairy farming. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964284-bangkok-muak-lek-train-route-opened-to-promote-dairy-farming/

 

Australia says suspended MH370 search could resume in future

By Tom Westbrook

REUTERS

 

Relatives of passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which went missing in 2014 react as they arrive for a meeting with the airline representatives in Beijing, China January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Wednesday it was not ruling out a future underwater search for a missing Malaysia Airlines passenger jet as families of those on board criticised the decision to suspend the hunt after three fruitless years.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964285-australia-says-suspended-mh370-search-could-resume-in-future/

 

Video: Shots fired in dramatic police chase in downtown Korat

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

KORAT: -- Shots were fired as a drugged up man was chased after fleeing arrest in downtown Nakorn Ratchasima.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964286-video-shots-fired-in-dramatic-police-chase-in-downtown-korat/

 

Flight disruption "minimal" as Suvarnabhumi runway undergoes repairs

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A runway at Suvarnabhumi airport will be repaired between March 3rd and May 5th, the airport authority announced.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964288-flight-disruption-minimal-as-suvarnabhumi-runway-undergoes-repairs/

 

PM to inspect flood situation next week

 

 

BANGKOK: -- As southern residents grew concerned over possible new round of floodings this week amid more rain forecast in the region, the prime minister has scheduled to inspect flood situation in the southern provinces next week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964289-pm-prayut-to-inspect-flood-situation-in-southern-provinces-next-week/

 

Devastating flooding in South to cost over 100 billion

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai Chamber of Commerce estimated flood impacts to cost over 100 billion baht if it prolong.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964290-devastating-flooding-in-south-to-cost-over-100-billion/

 

Bangkok man, 53, arrested after luring 15 year old with Facebook chat

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A 53 year old Bangkok man has been arrested after complaints from a Korat parent that he lured her underage daughter away to the capital.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964293-bangkok-man-53-arrested-after-luring-15-year-old-with-facebook-chat/

 

PornHub and other popular adult sites blocked in the Philippines

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The popular adult site PornHub has been banned in Philippines just 10 days after a survey revealed that Filipinos are among the biggest users of the site.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/pornhub-and-other-popular-adult-sites-blocked-in-the-philippines/19399/

Thai man, 78, dies following Phuket hit-and-run incident

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers attend to the man before taking him to Thalang Hospital. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 78-year-old Thai man died upon arrival at Thalang Hospital this morning (Jan 18) after being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Srisoonthorn.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964297-thai-man-78-dies-following-phuket-hit-and-run-incident/

 

Chinese authorities tell local weather forecasters to stop issuing smog alerts

REUTERS

 

People wearing masks cycle past Tiananmen Gate during the smog after a red alert was issued for heavy air pollution in Beijing, China, December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee/Files

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese authorities have asked an unnamed Chinese province to turn off its early warning alert system for smog to avoid mismatches between environment and meteorological authority forecasts, state media reported late on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964303-chinese-authorities-tell-local-weather-forecasters-to-stop-issuing-smog-alerts/

 

Thais impressed as legless farang burger seller wows internet

 

Picture:: 77JOWO

 

BANGKOK: -- A story of a western man selling burgers on a Bangkok street to raise money for his family is wowing the online community.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964308-thais-impressed-as-legless-farang-burger-seller-wows-internet/

 

Farang rides mountain bike on temple. People get annoyed

By  Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

  

CHIANG MAI — Visitors to a temple in the north of Thailand were offended Tuesday by a farang doing mountain bike tricks there.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964313-farang-rides-mountain-bike-on-temple-people-get-annoyed/

 

Disabled activists to file class-action lawsuit over BTS access

By  Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

Disabled rights activist Manit Inpim in a September photo taken at BTS National Stadium . Photo : Accessibility Is Freedom / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Hundreds of disabled right activists will converge at the Civil Court on Friday to file a class action lawsuit against City Hall for failing to obey a court order to make all BTS Skytrain stations wheelchair accessible.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964315-disabled-activists-to-file-class-action-lawsuit-over-bts-access/

 

Over 7,000 people killed in road accidents in Malaysia in 2016

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- More than 7,000 people were killed in road accidents in Malaysia last year, representing an alarming jump from 6,706 deaths a year before, New Straits Times Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964325-over-7000-people-killed-in-road-accidents-in-malaysia-in-2016/

 

Supreme Commander swears support to government on National Thai Army Day

 

BANGKOK, 18 January 2017 (NNT) – The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has affirmed that all of sections of the military are ready to support the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in bringing unity and progress to the nation. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964326-supreme-commander-swears-support-to-government-on-national-thai-army-day/

 

Russia says extends Snowden's residency permit 'by a couple of years'

REUTERS

 

Edward Snowden speaks via video link during a conference at University of Buenos Aires Law School, Argentina, November 14, 2016. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/Files

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has been given leave to remain in Russia for another couple of years, a spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964334-russia-says-extends-snowdens-residency-permit-by-a-couple-of-years/