UPDATE:

 

Intellectual Property Department deputy chief arrested in Japan for alleged stealing paintings

 

BANGKOK: -- A senior Thai commerce official on an official trip to Japan for intellectual property rights discussion was arrested for alleged stealing paintings in the hotel.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965574-commerce-permanent-secretary-confirms-senior-thai-official-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-theft/?do=findComment&comment=11557596

 

Trump says to host India's Modi for U.S. visit later this year - White House

 

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in New Delhi, India, December 30, 2016. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States later this year, during a phone call on Tuesday in which the leaders discussed economic and defence cooperation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965589-trump-says-to-host-indias-modi-for-us-visit-later-this-year-white-house/

 

UPDATE:

 

Commerce official arrested in Japab for stealing hotel paintings

By  Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

While the stolen paintings have not been identified, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' by 19th century artist Hokusai must be in a few Kyoto hotel halls.

 

BANGKOK — A senior official from the Ministry of Commerce was arrested in Japan for stealing three paintings from the hotel where he was staying on a business trip, a ministry secretary said Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965574-commerce-permanent-secretary-confirms-senior-thai-official-arrested-in-japan-for-alleged-theft/?do=findComment&comment=11557644

 

The lock pattern on your Android smartphone can be hacked in just 5 seconds

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

Security researchers have discovered that a popular way used to unlock Android smartphones is incredibly easy to crack.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-lock-pattern-on-your-android-smartphone-can-be-hacked-in-just-5-seconds/19513/

UPDATE:

 

Shophouse fire kills 5 in northeast Bangkok

By  Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

A shophouse in flames early Wednesday morning in Soi Nawamin 99 in Bangkok’s Bueng Kum district.

 

BANGKOK — A three-story shophouse went up in flames early Wednesday morning in northeastern Bangkok, killing five people inside.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965556-twin-daughters-parents-grandmother-perish-in-bangkok-fire/?do=findComment&comment=11557681

 

Report cites growing corruption, sees link with rising populism

By Andrea Shalal

REUTERS

 

France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen attends a news conference after a European far-right leaders meeting in Koblenz, Germany, January 21, 2017. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Growing levels of perceived corruption and social inequality provided fertile ground for the rise of populist politicians in 2016, global watchdog Transparency International said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965593-report-cites-growing-corruption-sees-link-with-rising-populism/

 

U.S. adds extra aircraft to Marine force in Australia

By Tom Westbrook

REUTERS

 

An MV-22 Osprey, belonging to the U.S. military, flies during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) fleet review at Sagami Bay, off Yokosuka, south of Tokyo October 18, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The United States will send extra military aircraft to Australia's tropical north this year, a U.S. Marine Corps spokesman said on Wednesday, bolstering its military presence close to the disputed South China Sea.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965594-us-adds-extra-aircraft-to-marine-force-in-australia/

 

While True Corporation continued to boast about their fantastic service at a news conference the reality on the ground was somewhat different

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Executives of the massive corporation were all smiles yesterday as they spoke of their brilliant packages, superb and ever increasing internet speeds, fantastic market share and huge profits.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965598-while-true-corporation-continued-to-boast-about-their-fantastic-service-at-a-news-conference-the-reality-on-the-ground-was-somewhat-different/

Chinese tourist arrested poaching parrotfish

The Phuket News

 

Chinese national Huang Yongjia, 35, was caught with two baby Parrotfish in a plastic bottle. photo; Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A Chinese tourist has been arrested for catching baby parrotfish off Racha Yai Island, south of Phuket.

 

Full story:http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965600-chinese-tourist-arrested-poaching-parrotfish/

 

 

American teacher wanted for drug trafficking in US arrested in Krabi

 

 

KRABI: -- An American teacher at an international school in Krabi province wanted by the US drug enforcement agency for narcotic trafficking charge was arrested today in the southern tourist town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965601-american-teacher-wanted-for-drug-trafficking-in-us-arrested-in-krabi/

 

Thai junta gives go-ahead to buy Chinese submarine and tanks

REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military government has approved 13.5 billion baht ($380 million) to buy a submarine from China after putting the purchase on hold last year, Thai officials said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965607-thai-govt-gives-go-ahead-to-buy-chinese-submarine-and-tanks/

 

Waterborne diseases kill two villagers in Krabi

 

 

KRABI: -- As flooding continued in several southern provinces, some for over two weeks, flood-stricken residents are now warned of waterborne diseases after two deaths were reported in Krabi province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965608-waterborne-diseases-kill-two-villagers-in-krabi/

 

UPDATE:

 

Still no motive, suspects in murder of British businessman

By  Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Tony Kenway seen in a photo posted Dec. 2, 2015. Image: Facebook / Tony Kenway

 

CHONBURI — Police said Wednesday they have yet to determine a motive or perpetrator behind the slaying of a British expat near the resort town of Pattaya.

 

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/?do=findComment&comment=11558195

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan explores reservoirs to prepare long-term plan to solve flood problem

 

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 25 January 2017 (NNT) – Prachuap Khiri Khan province will be accelerating the exploration of three medium sized reservoirs in Bang Saphan district, preparing long-term solutions to combat floods and droughts. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965615-prachuap-khiri-khan-explores-reservoirs-to-prepare-long-term-plan-to-solve-flood-problem/

 

ACT urges NACC to take lead on Rolls Royce bribery case

 

BANGKOK, 25 January 2017 (NNT) – Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) has launched a forum to discuss alleged bribery by Rolls Royce and its impacts on Thailand, calling on the National Counter Corruption Commission (NACC) to take a lead role in investigating the issue. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965616-act-urges-nacc-to-take-lead-on-rolls-royce-bribery-case/

 

Tension high as Australia is divided over holiday aimed at unity

By Colin Packham

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - An Aboriginal protester holds a placard as she stands outside the Australian Prime Minister's office in Sydney, Australia, July 6, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray/File photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian city's bid to highlight the plight of indigenous people by boycotting Australia Day celebrations on Thursday has ignited a rancorous dispute, raised fears of violence and could backfire on reforms aimed at engendering reconciliation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965617-tension-high-as-australia-is-divided-over-holiday-aimed-at-unity/

 

Infant found dead hours after being fed

Phuket Gazette 

 

          

Rescue workers took the baby’s body to Thalang Hospital to figure out the cause of death. Photo: Winai Sarot

 

PHUKET: -- A 20-day-old baby girl was found dead at a Burmese worker camp in Thalang last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965620-infant-found-dead-hours-after-being-fed/

 

80-year-old woman who donated Bangkok Museum to BMA dies of sustained injuries
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Assoc Prof Waraporn Suravadee, who donated her land and her Bangkok Museum to the city administration, died of sustained head injuries Wednesday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965624-80-year-old-woman-who-donated-bangkok-museum-to-bma-dies-of-sustained-injuries/

 

Knights of Malta head resigns after dispute with Vatican

By Philip Pullella

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis (R) meets Robert Matthew Festing, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta during a private audience at the Vatican June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Gabriel Bouys/Pool/File Photo

 

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The head of the Knights of Malta, who has been locked in a bitter dispute with the Vatican, has resigned, a spokesperson for the Rome-based Catholic chivalric and charity institution said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965628-knights-of-malta-head-resigns-after-dispute-with-vatican/

 

Still no motive, suspects in murder of British businessman

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

Tony Kenway seen in a photo posted Dec. 2, 2015. Image: Facebook / Tony Kenway

 

CHONBURI — Police said Wednesday they have yet to determine a motive or perpetrator behind the slaying of a British expat near the resort town of Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965629-still-no-motive-suspects-in-murder-of-british-businessman/

 

Krabi teacher turns out to be American drug trafficking suspect

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Police arrest fugitive U.S. national Alexander Rosen in Krabi on Wednesday morning.

 

KRABI — An man wanted in the United States on drug trafficking charges was arrested Wednesday morning from the school where he was employed as a teacher in the south.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965601-american-teacher-wanted-for-drug-trafficking-in-us-arrested-in-krabi/?do=findComment&comment=11558863

 

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