rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Facebook adds City Guides, wants to become your all in one travel companion BY STAFF WRITER Facebook wants to become your new virtual tour guide and help you find the best of what a city has to offer. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-adds-city-guides-wants-to-become-your-all-in-one-travel-companion/20209/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 The week that was in Thailand news: Nothing as dangerous as a Thai green light When Rooster first came to Thailand – a young man in search of little chicks – he was under no misapprehensions about the dangers lurking in the kingdom. I had decided to not just learn to speak Thai but to study the written language as a matter of urgency and priority. I thought this might help me survive by giving me an edge. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971938-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-nothing-as-dangerous-as-a-thai-green-light/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Three arrested on drugs and weapons charges by Phuket anti-narcotics police Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Three men were arrested by Phuket City Police yesterday for possession of illicit drugs as well as unlicensed guns and ammunition. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971960-three-arrested-on-drugs-and-weapons-charges-by-phuket-anti-narcotics-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Air-Asia baggage handler steals jewelry from checked bag at Phuket Airport Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: The Sa Khu Police have confirmed that a baggage handler at Airasia was caught stealing a diamond ring and bracelet at Phuket International Airport was arrested yesterday (Mar 3). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971959-air-asia-baggage-handler-steals-jewelry-from-checked-bag-at-phuket-airport/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 5 double-track rail projects halted for ‘lack of transparency’ By The Nation Five controversial double-track railway projects worth of Bt99 billion have had their bidding processes put “on hold”, possibly causing a delay in their launches. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971957-5-double-track-rail-projects-halted-for-‘lack-of-transparency’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Saved turtles gifted US Embassy playground By The Nation Eighty-nine freshwater turtles were released to roam free inside the American ambassador’s residence compound after they were rescued from temple ponds that are in poor condition. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971956-saved-turtles-gifted-us-embassy-playground/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 One bitcoin now costs more than one ounce of gold BY STAFF WRITER The price of bitcoin has exceed the price of gold for the first time ever. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/one-bitcoin-now-costs-more-than-one-ounce-of-gold/20212/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Major security flaws found in nine of the world’s most popular Android password managers BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD We’re often told that using a password manager is the best way to keep your online passwords secure. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/major-security-flaws-found-in-nine-of-the-worlds-most-popular-android-password-managers/20216/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Police appeal for help as fears grow for missing Russian tourist Image: Daily News Police are stepping up their efforts to locate a missing Russian woman who disappeared from Koh Tao more than two weeks ago. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971966-police-appeal-for-help-as-fears-grow-for-missing-russian-tourist/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Grieving Thai mum to bring son's corpse to Petchburi to seek justice Image: Daily News A grieving Thai mother says she will bring her student son's corpse to Petchburi to ensure everyone in a huge gang that murdered him is brought to justice. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971967-grieving-thai-mum-to-bring-sons-corpse-to-petchburi-to-seek-justice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Not exactly Lourdes...locals warned off taking the waters in Korat Image: Thairath Health authorities in Korat have warned locals to stay away from a pool in a temple that has mysteriously turned purple. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971968-not-exactly-lourdeslocals-warned-off-taking-the-waters-in-korat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Prajinburi factory workers ask: "Why do the police set up a checkpoint on our payday?" Image: Manager Workers at a chicken meat factory in Prajinburi asked a question they all knew the answer to yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971969-prajinburi-factory-workers-ask-why-do-the-police-set-up-a-checkpoint-on-our-payday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Fraudster hired Carabao star for a concert after claiming she had won 60 million baht in the national lottery Image: Sanook A fraudster in Suphanburi believed in doing things big. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971970-fraudster-hired-carabao-star-for-a-concert-after-claiming-she-had-won-60-million-baht-in-the-national-lottery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Article 44 ‘won’t be used in the deep South’ By THE SUNDAY NATION THE GOVERNMENT has rejected a proposal for invocation of special power under Article 44 of the post-coup interim charter to tackle the lingering insurgency in the deep South. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971971-article-44-‘won’t-be-used-in-the-deep-south’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Japanese royals set to arrive in Bangkok today By SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE THE SUNDAY NATION THEIR MAJESTIES Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive in Thailand today to pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol, who died last October, and meet His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to strengthen traditional relations between the two royal families. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971972-japanese-royals-set-to-arrive-in-bangkok-today/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Most Thais believe Article 44 can help reforms succeed By THE SUNDAY NATION MOST PEOPLE are confident that special powers under Article 44 of the post-coup interim charter can help Thailand succeed in national reforms, according to the results of an opinion poll released yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971973-most-thais-believe-article-44-can-help-reforms-succeed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Garbage danger warning as coin-eating turtle faces life-saving op By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE SUNDAY NATION Ormsin, a green turtle, is due to be operated on tomorrow to remove coins from its stomach. IN A BID to save aquatic animals, biologists have urged people not to throw garbage, notably plastic, into the sea and even refrain from tossing coins into turtle ponds for good luck. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971974-garbage-danger-warning-as-coin-eating-turtle-faces-life-saving-op/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Nawaphon's world title dream shattered in brutal third round By The Nation Mexico's Juan Hernandez lands a left hook on Thai boxer Nawaphon Nakhonloung during the bout Mexico’s Juan Hernandez inflicted a first defeat on top-ranked challenger Nawaphon Nakhonloung by knocking out the Thai fighter in the third round to snatch the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title at Bangkok's Nimibutr Stadium on Saturday evening. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971975-nawaphons-world-title-dream-shattered-in-brutal-third-round/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Security guards, firms fret over cost from new law By MAYUREE SUKYINGCHAROENWONG THE SUNDAY NATION THE NEW law on security services may well boost public confidence in their services, as it required all security guards to register with police from February 26 this year. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971976-security-guards-firms-fret-over-cost-from-new-law/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Smog blowing in from Myanmar affects air quality in the North By THE SUNDAY NATION SMOG FROM Myanmar has intensified the haze problem in northern Thailand, according to hotspot statistics from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971977-smog-blowing-in-from-myanmar-affects-air-quality-in-the-north/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 ‘Not sure if Trump knows Thailand’ By The Sunday Nation Former PM Anand Panyarachun, right, makes a point during his interview with Nation Multimedia Group’s digital journalist Suthichai Yoon. From Brexit in the United Kingdom to the phenomenon that is US President Donald Trump, all eyes have been on a fluctuating and fascinating international trend, with Thailand undeniably part of the global equation. Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun talks to Suthichai Yoon, the Nation Multimedia Group’s digital journalist, in a Facebook Live interview. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971979-‘not-sure-if-trump-knows-thailand’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Wijnaldum seals Liverpool win over Arsenal Britain Soccer Football - Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League - Anfield - 4/3/17 Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny in action with Liverpool's Roberto Firmino Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - Liverpool rediscovered flashes of their most vibrant attacking form to repel an Arsenal fightback at a jubilant Anfield on Saturday and leapfrog Arsene Wenger's men in the battle for Champions League places. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971980-wijnaldum-seals-liverpool-win-over-arsenal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Wasteful Man United held to 1-1 draw by 10-man Bournemouth Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford - 4/3/17 Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - - MANCHESTER UNITED 1 BOURNEMOUTH 1 Poor finishing cost Manchester United a chance to move into the Premier League's top four as striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a penalty in a feisty 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971981-wasteful-man-united-held-to-1-1-draw-by-10-man-bournemouth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Southampton edge seven-goal thriller at Watford Watford v Southampton - Premier League - Vicarage Road - 4/3/17 Southampton's Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring their second goal with Southampton's Ryan Bertrand Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - Nathan Redmond struck twice and Manolo Gabbiadini scored a sixth goal in four games as Southampton edged Watford 4-3 in the Premier League at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971982-southampton-edge-seven-goal-thriller-at-watford/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Llorente brace helps Swansea to 3-2 win over Burnley Swansea City v Burnley - Premier League - Liberty Stadium - 4/3/17 Swansea City's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring their first goal (2nd L) with team mates Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - Fernando Llorente scored twice including a last-minute winner as Swansea City beat Burnley 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971983-llorente-brace-helps-swansea-to-3-2-win-over-burnley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Arnautovic brace sends Boro into bottom three Stoke City v Middlesbrough - Premier League - bet365 Stadium - 4/3/17 Stoke City's Marko Arnautovic waves to fans as he walks off to be substituted Reuters / Anthony Devlin Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - Forward Marko Arnautovic's first-half double gave Stoke City a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday and sent the visitors into the relegation zone for the first time this season. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971984-arnautovic-brace-sends-boro-into-bottom-three/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Leicester register back-to-back wins with 3-1 Hull victory Leicester City v Hull City - Premier League - King Power Stadium - 4/3/17 Leicester City's Christian Fuchs scores their first goal Reuters / Stefan Wermuth Livepic March 4 (Reuters) - Leicester City made it two wins from two since the sacking of former manager Claudio Ranieri with a 3-1 Premier League victory over fellow strugglers Hull City on Saturday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971985-leicester-register-back-to-back-wins-with-3-1-hull-victory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Obama denies Trump claim he wiretapped him during campaign By David Shepardson U.S. President Donald Trump visits a classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, U.S., March 3, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A spokesman for Barack Obama on Saturday rejected claims from U.S. President Donald Trump that the former president had wiretapped him in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971986-obama-denies-trump-claim-he-wiretapped-him-during-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Under pressure, Fillon says his plan is only hope for French recovery By Sophie Louet and John Irish Francois Fillon, former French Prime Minister, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 presidential election candidate of the French centre-right delivers a speech at a campaign rally in Aubervilliers, Paris suburb, March 4, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer AUBERVILLIERS, France (Reuters) - Embattled French presidential candidate Francois Fillon defended his political plans on Saturday as the only credible future for the country and vowed to stay in the race, a day before a Paris rally called to demonstrate the strength of his support. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971989-under-pressure-fillon-says-his-plan-is-only-hope-for-french-recovery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Malaysia expels North Korean envoy after Kim Jong Nam murder FILE PHOTO - North Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol speaks during a news conference at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Saturday it was expelling the North Korean ambassador, escalating a diplomatic row between the two countries over the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971990-malaysia-expels-north-korean-envoy-after-kim-jong-nam-murder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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