THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 23 Feb 2017

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Drunk driving Phang Nga policeman fined B25,000, given 2 year suspended sentence

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

More than 30 residents gathered at Phang Nga Muang District Police Station on the night of Sept 9, calling for police to test the officer for alcohol. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- The chief of the Phang Nga City Police has confirmed today that the police officer charged with drunk driving in September last year was fined B25,000 and given a two-year suspended sentence.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970333-drunk-driving-phang-nga-policeman-fined-b25000-given-2-year-suspended-sentence/

 

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Two Chiang Mai hotels raided as district chief says almost 200 city hotels don't have a license

 

Picture: Thairath

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai district chief Preecha Sirinam has admitted that 198 hotels in the downtown area of the city are operating without a license.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970340-two-chiang-mai-hotels-raided-as-district-chief-says-almost-200-city hotels-dont-have-a-license/

 

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Supreme Court to hand down final verdict on Somyot's lese majeste case
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Labor activist turned lese majeste prisoner Somyot Prueksakasemsuk will hear the verdict by the Supreme Court Thursday. 

 

Suspected of violating the Article 112, the big-time activist has been alleged of being the editor of “Voice of Taksin” magazine which published two articles deemed containing contents insulting the monarchy.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30307011

 

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Lese majeste convicted Somyot’s term reduced to 6 years
By  The Nation

 

The Supreme Court Thursday reduced imprisonment of lese majeste convicted Somyot Prueksakasemsuk to seven years.

 

The verdict reversed the criminal and the appeal courts’ ruling that Somyot be imprisoned 10 years for two crimes regarding the publishing of two lese majeste articles and imposed instead a six-year jail term against him.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30307012

 

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Tech breakthroughs take a backseat in upcoming Apple iPhone launch

BY REUTERS

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – When Apple Inc launches its much-anticipated10th anniversary iPhone this fall, it will offer an unwitting lesson in how much the smartphone industry it pioneered has matured.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tech-breakthroughs-take-a-backseat-in-upcoming-apple-iphone-launch/19997/

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Here’s how to access hidden feature that turns your iPhone camera into a magnifying glass

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The latest upgrade for iOS 10 includes a few hidden extras. One one that particularly stands out is a magnifying tool.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-how-to-access-hidden-feature-that-turns-your-iphone-camera-into-a-magnifying-glass/19995/

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Govt hosts ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network Thailand to strengthen female entrepreneurs

 

BANGKOK, 23 February 2017 (NNT) - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has hosted the ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network Thailand - AWEN Thailand to empower female entrepreneurs in driving the Thai economy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970346-govt-hosts-asean-women-entrepreneur-network-thailand-to-strengthen-female-entrepreneurs/

 

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PRD holds meeting on effectively delivering info to the public

 

 

PHITSANULOK, 23 February 2017 (NNT) - The Public Relations Department has held a meeting with its regional offices to emphasize cooperation between public relations agencies in effectively delivering information to the public. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970347-prd-holds-meeting-on-effectively-delivering-info-to-the-public/

 

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Phuket readies to celebrate Heroines Festival

The Phuket News

 

Among the events will be the traditional re-enactment of key events leading up the decisive battle which was fought and won in near Thalang Town. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: -- The two-week Thao Thepkassatri and Thao Srisoonthon Festival will return from March 4-18, celebrating the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785.

 

 Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970350-phuket-readies-to-celebrate-heroines-festival/

 

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Iraqi security forces storm Mosul airport, military base

 

Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fires towards Islamic State militants during a battle with Islamic State militants, west of Mosul,Iraq February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces closing in on the Islamic State-held western half of Mosul stormed the city's airport and a nearby military base on Thursday, state television said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970355-iraqi-security-forces-storm-mosul-airport-military-base/

 

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BBC journalist faces five years jail for Thailand reporting

 

A British journalist with the BBC faces up to five years in a Thai jail after a lawyer brought a criminal defamation case against him over an investigation into fraud on a popular tourist island.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970358-bbc-journalist-faces-five-years-jail-for-thailand-reporting/

 

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Police move to indict 10 suspects in Mother’s Day attacks

By Suriya Patathayo

The Nation

 

 

Deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Rangsipramanakul Thursday submitted 16 case reports to prosecutors in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in relation to the Mother’s Day bomb and arson attacks in seven provinces last year.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970381-police-move-to-indict-10-suspects-in-mother’s-day-attacks/

 

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Junta chief derails railway leadership

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

State Railway of Thailand Gov. Wutthichat Kalayanamit poses in May 2016 at the Bangkok Railway Station at Hua Lamphong.

 

BANGKOK — With a stroke of his pen, junta Chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday removed the entire board of the State Railway of Thailand.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970383-junta-chief-derails-railway-leadership/

 

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Thai Lion Air to tap international market through Amadeus

By The Nation

 

More than 30 million international tourists arrive on Thailand’s shores every year, and with so much to see and do, affordable options for travel within the country are in high demand.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970384-thai-lion-air-to-tap-international-market-through-amadeus/

 

 

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Amnesty brings 1,000 illegal Phuket hotels into the fold

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The amnesty brought more than 1,000 illegal Phuket hotels into the fold, said Governor Chockchai. photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan yesterday (Feb 22) revealed that the amnesty for businesses that had previously been illegally offering tourist property rentals for periods of less than 30 days has encouraged more than 1,000 such venues to register their intention to become legal hotels.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970386-amnesty-brings-1000-illegal-phuket-hotels-into-the-fold/

 

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Warning over Google Chrome scam that could infect your computer with malware

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Security researchers have issued a warning about a Google Chrome scam designed to infect the computers of unsuspecting users with malware.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-over-google-chrome-scam-that-could-infect-your-computer-with-malware/20006/

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Phi Phi park chief denies being forced out over 'Farang Pricing'

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Protesters rally in front of Nopparat Thara–Phi Phi Islands National Park office in Krabi on Wednesday

 

KRABI — The chief of a national park that includes the renowned Phi Phi Islands on Thursday said he resigned solely for personal health reasons and not conflicts with local business groups as some have speculated.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970396-phi-phi-park-chief-denies-being-forced-out-over-farang-pricing/

 

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Phi Phi national park chief resigns

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park chief asked to be transferred to a different department yesterday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970396-phi-phi-park-chief-denies-being-forced-out-over-farang-pricing/?do=findComment&comment=11650699

 

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Three arrested after vehicles intercepted with huge drugs haul

By The Nation

 

Police arrested three Hmong suspects and seized 1 million “yaba” pills, about 90 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine known  as “ice”, and 165kg of heroin in Chiang Rai province early Thursday morning, deputy national police chief Pol General Chalermkiat Sriworakhan told the press conference in neighbouring Chiang Mai province.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970397-three-arrested-after-vehicles-intercepted-with-huge-drugs-haul/

 

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Corpse of wounded Bruda whale found off Prachuap Khiri Khan

By The Nation

 

 

The body of a Bruda whale was found off the shore of Prachuap Khiri Khan province on Thursday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970398-corpse-of-wounded-bruda-whale-found-off-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Temple disciples seek help from UN

By The Nation

 

Dhammakaya Temple disciples plan to file a complaint with the United Nations (UN) against the government for implementing the junta’s all-powerful Article 44 to declare the temple compound a controlled area, Phra Sanitwong Chareonrattawong, the communication chief of the temple, said Thursday. 

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970399-temple-disciples-seek-help-from-un/

 

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