Allo 'Allo! actor Gorden Kaye dies

Hannah Ellis-Petersen

The Guardian

 

Agent confirms actor best known for role as cafe owner René Artois has died in care home, aged 75

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965526-allo-allo-actor-gorden-kaye-dies/

 

Israel plans 2,500 new West Bank settlement homes

 

 

JERUSALEM: -- Israel has announced plans for 2,500 more settlement homes in the occupied West Bank. It’s the second such declaration since US President Donald Trump took office indicating he would be more tolerant of such projects than his predecessor.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965528-israel-plans-2500-new-west-bank-settlement-homes/

 

Brazil jail riot sees hundreds of inmates escape

 

 

SAO PAULO: -- At least 150 inmates escaped from a prison in Brazil on Tuesday after a mass a riot broke out.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965529-brazil-jail-riot-sees-hundreds-of-inmates-escape/

 

Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to enforce shaky Syria truce

 

 

ASTANA: -- The three countries sponsoring the Syrian talks – Russia, Iran and Turkey – have agreed to monitor jointly a three-week fragile ceasefire.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965531-russia-iran-and-turkey-agree-to-enforce-shaky-syria-truce/

 

Trump accelerates controversial Keystone and Dakota pipelines

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- Not one to shy away from a challenge, US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to accelerate two controversial pipeline projects.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965532-trump-accelerates-controversial-keystone-and-dakota-pipelines/

 

Trump expected to sign executive orders on immigration

REUTERS

 

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a meeting with business leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was expected to sign several executive orders restricting immigration on Wednesday, at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to several congressional aides and immigration experts briefed on the matter.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965534-trump-expected-to-sign-executive-orders-on-immigration/

 

Helicopter crash piles pressure on Italy avalanche region

By Sasa Kavic and and Roberto Mignucci

REUTERS

 

A medical emergency helicopter is seen after crashing in a mountainous area near Campofelice, central Italy January 24, 2017. èlive video news/Handout via REUTERS

 

FARINDOLA, Italy (Reuters) - A helicopter ambulance crashed in the Italian mountains on Tuesday killing all six on board, further stretching emergency services workers who found victims but no more survivors after an avalanche buried a nearby hotel.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965535-helicopter-crash-piles-pressure-on-italy-avalanche-region/

 

Israel advises citizens in Egypt's Sinai to leave, cites attack risk

REUTERS

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel on Tuesday advised its citizens in Egypt's insurgency-hit Sinai peninsula to leave the region, warning of the threat of an imminent attack.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965536-israel-advises-citizens-in-egypts-sinai-to-leave-cites-attack-risk/

 

China foreign minister says wants to manage disputes with U.S.

REUTERS

 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Beijing, China December 5, 2016. REUTERS/Greg Baker

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - China wants dialogue with the new U.S. administration to manage disputes and promote bilateral relations, but only on the basis of respecting each other's core interests, like the "one China" principle, China's foreign minister said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965545-china-foreign-minister-says-wants-to-manage-disputes-with-us/

 

Despite no evidence, White House says Trump stands by voter fraud belief

By Jeff Mason

REUTERS

 

White House spokesman Sean Spicer holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 24, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump stands by his belief that millions of people voted illegally in the U.S. election, the White House said on Tuesday, despite widespread evidence to the contrary.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965546-despite-no-evidence-white-house-says-trump-stands-by-voter-fraud-belief/

 

No charges for Los Angeles officers who killed unarmed black man

By Curtis Skinner

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - A man stands near a mural for Ezell Ford after the Los Angeles County Coroner released an autopsy report on the LAPD's shooting of Ford in Los Angeles, California December 29, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn

 

(Reuters) - Two Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man described by his lawyer as mentally challenged will face no criminal charges over the 2014 killing, the district attorney said on Tuesday, calling their actions "legally justified."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965547-no-charges-for-los-angeles-officers-who-killed-unarmed-black-man/

 

Polanski quits French film jury after outcry

REUTERS

 

Filmmaker Roman Polanski walks on a corridor during a break of a court hearing in Krakow February 25, 2015. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Files

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Movie director Roman Polanski, wanted by the United States for having sex with a minor almost 40 years ago, has turned down an invitation to head the jury at France's Cesar film awards following an outcry from women's groups.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965548-polanski-quits-french-film-jury-after-outcry/

 

Here’s why you WiFi connection is so bad

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

It is a problem that many of us encounter, a bad WiFi signal either in parts of our home or in restaurants, coffee shops or hotels.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-why-you-wifi-connection-is-so-bad/19504/

Windows 10: New update will help you get even more out of your battery

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Microsoft is about to add a very useful new battery option to Windows 10.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/windows-10-new-update-will-help-you-get-even-more-out-of-your-battery/19500/

Download Apple’s latest iPhone update NOW: iOS 10.2.1 protects against devastating security bugs

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Apple has pushed out an urgent software update for iPhone, iPad and iPad Touch users which fixes a number of critical security flaws.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/download-apples-latest-iphone-update-now-ios-10-2-1-protects-against-devastating-security-bugs/19509/

Hong Kong to return Singapore's seized troop carriers, easing tensions

By Anshuman Daga

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - Six of the nine armoured troop carriers belonging to Singapore, from a shipment detained at a container terminal, are seen in Hong Kong, China November 24, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Tuesday it would release the nine Singaporean armoured vehicles it seized in November on their way home from military exercises in Taiwan, easing tensions between China and Singapore.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965552-hong-kong-to-return-singapores-seized-troop-carriers-easing-tensions/

 

Twin daughters, parents, grandmother perish in Bangkok fire
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Parents and their one-year-old twin daughters and the girls’ grand mother were killed when a fire engulfed their shop house in Bangkok’s Bueng Koom district early Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965556-twin-daughters-parents-grandmother-perish-in-bangkok-fire/

 

Trump administration seeks to muzzle U.S. agency employees

By Valerie Volcovici and P.J. Huffstutter

REUTERS

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while signing executive orders at the White House in Washington January 24, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump'sadministration has moved in the past week to curb the flow of information from several government agencies involved in environmental issues in actions that may have been designed to discourage dissenting views.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965562-trump administration seeks-to-muzzle-us-agency-employees/

 

Automakers head back on the road to business
By KINGSLEY WIJAYASINHA
THE NATION

 

 

TOYOTA’S MINOR-CHANGE VIOS AND THE 2017 MAZDA3 COME HOT ON THE HEELS OF HONDA’S LAUNCH OF ITS FACELIFTED CITY SEDAN

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965563-automakers-head-back-on-the-road-to-business/

 

PM congratulates Thai Quran reading winner

 

 

BANGKOK, 25 January 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has congratulated a Thai youth, who won the international Quran reading competition in Sudan. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965564-pm-prayut-congratulates-thai-quran-reading-winner/

 

Family of Brit gunned down in Pattaya say they have no idea why he was targeted

 

 

PATTAYA: -- The family of a British expat who was shot dead in Pattaya on Tuesday say they have no idea why he was targeted.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965569-family-of-brit-gunned-down-in-pattaya-say-they-have-no-idea-why-he-was-targeted/

 

Chonburi transport chief mounts "strict" check of buses and vans ahead of busy Chinese New Year on the roads

 

Picture: Thairath

 

CHONBURI: -- The chief of the Chonburi land transport department was out with engineers and soldiers yesterday checking buses and minivans for roadworthiness.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965571-chonburi-transport-chief-mounts-strict-check-of-buses-and-vans-ahead of-busy-chinese-new-year-on-the-roads/

 

UPDATE:

 

Five family members died in predawn fire at Lard Prao area

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Five family members who included two one-year-old twin baby girls were killed after they were trapped inside their rooms in a three-storey row shop building on Soi Nawamin 99 in Lard Prao area this morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965556-twin-daughters-parents-grandmother-perish-in-bangkok-fire/

 

Kind hearted motorcycle taxi guy shows the true Thai spirit

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

BANGKOK: -- The story of a kind hearted and responsible Thai motorcycle taxi rider who stayed with a drunk young woman all night to ensure her safety has been wowing the online community.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965572-kind-hearted-motorcycle-taxi-guy-shows-the-true-thai-spirit/

 

Commerce permanent secretary confirms senior official arrested in Japan for alleged theft
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Commerce Ministry permanent secretary Wibullak Ruamrak confirmed Wednesday that a senior official of her ministry has been arrested in Japan for allegedly stealing three paintings from a hotel as reported by Japanese newspapers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965574-commerce-permanent-secretary-confirms-senior-thai-official-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-theft/

 

Thai exports to grow 5% this year

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's exports could jump to 5% growth this year as there are several contributing factors.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965577-thai-exports-to-grow-5-this-year/

 

Football gambling racket busted at Swampy taxi rank

 

Picture: Daily News 

 

BANGKOK: -- A football gambling racket operating openly in an office next to the taxi rank at Suvarnabhumi airport was busted yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965578-football-gambling-racket-busted-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-taxi-rank/

 

 

Chinese tourist, 67, in coma after being pulled unconscious from Phuket hotel pool

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The woman was initially taken to Thalang Hospital but due to her condition was later transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 67-year-old female Chinese tourist is in a coma at Vachira Phuket Hospital after being pulled unconscious from the swimming pool of a hotel in Mai Khao yesterday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965580-chinese-tourist-67-in-coma-after-being-pulled-unconscious-from-phuket-hotel-pool/

 

Thailand expects windfall from Trump’s policies

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The private sector says US President's trade policies could be a windfall to Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965581-thailand-expects-windfall-from-trump’s-policies/

 

Woman in shock after injections at clinic - "Oh she's just broken hearted" claims doctor

 

Picture: Daily News

 

SUPHANBURI: -- A woman who went into shock after receiving injections to help her sleep is now in ICU in Suphanburi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965585-woman-in-shock-after-injections-at-clinic-oh-shes-just-broken hearted-claims-doctor/