PM May to brief EU leaders on Trump visit, warn on NATO spending

REUTERS

 

British Prime Minister Theresa May looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during their joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May will brief other European Union leaders on Friday about her visit to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, including a reminder that EU states need to deliver on their NATO commitments to defence spending.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967017-pm-may-to-brief-eu-leaders-on-trump-visit-warn-on-nato-spending/

 

Israel wraps up illegal outpost evacuation, promises new settlement

By Rami Amichay
REUTERS
 

A swastika and text in Hebrew reading "Israeli police" are seen on a wall of a synagogue after it was evacuated during the second day of an operation by Israeli forces to evict the illegal outpost of Amona in the occupied West Bank February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

 

AMONA, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli police dragged nationalist youths out of a barricaded synagogue on Thursday, completing the forced evacuation of an illegal outpost in the West Bank even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to build evicted families a new settlement.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967018-israel-wraps-up-illegal-outpost-evacuation-promises-new-settlement/ 

 

U.S. warns North Korea of 'overwhelming' response if nuclear arms used

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U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis (L) shakes hands with South Korea's acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn (R) prior their meeting at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Song Kyung-Seok

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's defence secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an "effective and overwhelming" response if Pyongyang chose to use nuclear weapons, as he reassured Seoul of steadfast U.S. support at the end of a two-day visit.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967027-us-warns-north-korea-of-overwhelming-response-if-nuclear-arms-used/

 

White House says Israeli settlement building may not help peace

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A general view shows the Israeli settlement of Bet El in the occupied West Bank January 30, 2017. Picture taken January 30, 2017. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Thursday Israel's building of new settlements or expansion of existing ones in occupied territories may not be helpful in achieving peace with Palestinians, adopting a more measured tone than its previous pro-Israel announcements.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967029-white-house-says-israeli-settlement-building-may-not-help-peace/

 

"Forget it," London tells Scots who want second independence vote

By Elisabeth O'Leary

REUTERS

 

Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon attends a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Defence Ash Carter at the Foreign Office in London, December 15, 2016. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - The UK government told Scotland on Thursday to abandon any hopes of holding another independence referendum before 2020, deepening a row with the devolved pro-independence government in Edinburgh over the impact of Brexit on possible secession.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967030-forget-it-london-tells-scots-who-want-second-independence-vote/

 

Critics decry Trump plan to limit counter-extremism programme

REUTERS

By Kristina Cooke and Dustin Volz

 

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, U.S., February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

SAN FRANCISCO/ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Trump administration effort to exclude violent white supremacists from a government anti-terrorism program and focus efforts solely on Islamist extremism drew a sharp backlash Thursday, with New York state's top prosecutor denouncing the move and civil liberties advocates suggesting it is illegal.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967032-critics-decry-trump-plan-to-limit-counter-extremism-programme/

 

Angelina Jolie slams Trump travel ban, calls for 'compassionate America'

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Director and cast member Angelina Jolie poses at the premiere of "By the Sea" during the opening night of AFI FEST 2015 in Hollywood, California November 5, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress and human rights advocate Angelina Jolie on Thursday said U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order barring travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries hurts vulnerable refugees and could fuel extremism.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967035-angelina-jolie-slams-trump-travel-ban-calls-for-compassionate-america/

 

Ukraine, separatists say more civilians killed in eastern flare-up

By Gleb Garanich and Natalia Zinets

REUTERS

 

Tanks are seen in the government-held industrial town of Avdiyivka, Ukraine, February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

 

AVDIYIVKA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists accused each other on Thursday of carrying out fresh artillery attacks on frontline residential areas in eastern Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties on both sides.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967038-ukraine-separatists-say-more-civilians-killed-in-eastern-flare-up/

 

Facebook is making even more changes to your News Feed

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Facebook is set to overhaul what you see in your News Feed, which could result in you watching more videos.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-is-making-even-more-changes-to-your-news-feed/19663/

SE Asian ride-hailing firm Grab to invest $700 million in Indonesia

BY REUTERS

 

Image: REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/Files

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever investment in any country.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/se-asian-ride-hailing-firm-grab-to-invest-700-million-in-indonesia/19667/

PCD prepares 7 measures to solve haze problem

 

BANGKOK, 3 February 2017 (NNT) - The Pollution Control Department's (PCD) Director General Chatuphorn Burutphat disclosed that the PCD is preparing to initiate counter measures to mitigate the northern haze problem in 2017, after the cabinet approved a budget of 154.3733 million baht for the operation. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967042-thai-pcd-prepares-7-measures-to-solve-haze-problem/

 

 

Samsung is about to release a new tablet

BY STAFF

 

 

Samsung will be launching a new Galaxy device later this month.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-is-about-to-release-a-new-tablet/19673/

DIP: international patent applicants increased for 5 consecutive years

 

BANGKOK, 3 February 2017 (NNT) - The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has disclosed the number of international patent applicants has increased consecutively for five years, while the number of Thai international patent applicants increased from 68 to 132 in 2016. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967044-thai-dip-international-patent-applicants-increased-for-5-consecutive-years/

 

Fillon bid for French presidency in chaos as MPs call on him to quit

By Michel Rose

REUTERS

 

Francois Fillon, former French prime minister, member of The Republicans political party and 2017 presidential candidate of the French centre-right, leaves home in Paris, France, February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

 

PARIS (Reuters) - French presidential candidate Francois Fillon attempted to fight back on Thursday as pressure mounted on him to quit the race with some lawmakers from his own side urging him to drop his scandal-tainted bid to save the conservatives from defeat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967047-fillon-bid-for-french-presidency-in-chaos-as-mps-call-on-him-to-quit/

 

British man, 55, found dead in Phuket from alleged suicide

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers attend to the dead man at the property in Rawai. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 55-year-old British man was found dead in a house at Rawai yesterday in what police believe was suicide following a spate of rows with his Thai girlfriend.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967049-british-man-55-found-dead-in-phuket-from-alleged-suicide/

 

UPDATE:

 

Gen Prawit confirms there won't be another coup this year

 

 

BANGKOK, 3 February 2017 (NNT) - Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said if the reconciliation process is successful, democracy will be restored and Thailand will never have another coup again. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/966993-gen-prawit-believes-there-won’t-be-a-coup-after-the-elections-if…/?do=findComment&comment=11586516

 

 

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Reclusive North Korea dismisses key aide to leader Kim, South says

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FILE PHOTO - North Korean member of the State Affairs Commission Kim Won Hong's profile picture is shown in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang June 30, 2016. REUTERS/KCNA/File Photo

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SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has dismissed its minister of state security, considered a key aide to the secretive state's young leader, Kim Jong Un, South Korea said on Friday, following a series of high-level purges.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967053-reclusive-north-korea-dismisses-key-aide-to-leader-kim-south-says/

 

Phuket Governor denies officials taking bribes from ‘illegal hotels’

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan publicly denounced allegations that high-ranking officials had taken bribes from illegal 'hotels'. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan in a high-profile press conference yesterday (Feb 2) publicly denounced allegations that high-ranking officials had taken bribes from illegal “hotels”.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967056-phuket-governor-denies-officials-taking-bribes-from-‘illegal-hotels’/

 

Revenge of the biker! Pick-up flees after fight turnaround

 

Picture: Thairath

 

NAKHON PATHOM: -- A video showing an apparent road rage incident is doing the rounds of Thai social media.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967058-revenge-of-the-biker-pick-up-flees-after-fight-turnaround/

 

UPDATE:

 

Huge cache of pangolin scales seized

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Pangolin scales weighed 2.9 tons and smuggled out of Central Africa with end destination in both Vietnam and China were confiscated in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/966997-nearly-three-tonnes-of-pangolin-scales-seized-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=11586626

 

Photos of new Huawei P10 have leaked online

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

It looks like the new Huawei P10 is going to be the biggest release yet for Chinese tech giant after new photos were leaked online.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/photos-of-new-huawei-p10-have-leaked-online/19677/

Indonesia and Australia agree on cyber security ties

 

 

JAKARTA: -- Indonesia and Australia have agreed on cooperation on cyber security in their fight against terrorism and transnational crimes despite the ongoing suspension of military cooperation, The Jakarta Post Online reported on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967060-indonesia-and-australia-agree-on-cyber-security-ties/

 

What a load of bollards - what about the handicapped?

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Pictures of a new idea to stop Bangkok's motorcyclists from using the sidewalk have appeared online.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967061-what-a-load-of-bollards-what-about-the-handicapped/

 

Pattaya lifts ban on sales booths during beach festivals

 

Pattaya authorities have lifted a ban on beachfront sales booths during events that promote tourism, but promised to reinstate the ban if vendors abuse the privilege.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967062-pattaya-lifts-ban-on-sales-booths-during-beach-festivals/

 

Trump vows to end prohibition on church political activity

By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton

REUTERS

 

Guests listen as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech during during the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington, U.S., February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to free churches and other tax-exempt institutions of a 1954 U.S. law banning political activity, drawing fire from critics who accused him of rewarding his evangelical Christian supporters and turning houses of worship into political machines.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967065-trump-vows-to-end-prohibition-on-church-political-activity/

 

Pattaya to start pulling down North, Beach roads billboards

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya will soon start pulling down dozens of billboards, some put up by businesses as far back as the 70s.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967064-pattaya-to-start-pulling-down-north-beach-roads-billboards/

 

Pattaya International Art Festival Feb. 3-5

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya Beach will be turned into a kilometer-long gallery Feb. 3-5 when the cultural and tourism officials stage the Pattaya International Art Festival.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967066-pattaya-international-art-festival-feb-3-5/

 

Military junta to leave the police to probe online death threat against DPM Prawit

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Spokesman of the military junta said the online death threat against deputy prime minister and defence minister is under probe by the military but the police will be directly in charge.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967068-military-junta-to-leave-the-police-to-probe-online-death-threat-against-dpm-prawit/

 

Amazing Thailand! Primary school girl shows police how to handle a Magnum

 

Image: Video screenshot

 

CHIANG MAI: -- A cute twelve year old Thai girl in school uniform shows a policeman how to clean a Magnum in an incredible video from Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967069-amazing-thailand-primary-school-girl-shows-police-how-to-handle-a-magnum/