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Police launch special operation to seize guns from criminals

By The Nation

 

 

Police officers have embarked on a mission to seize guns from criminals in the capital.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977255-police-launch-special-operation-to-seize-guns-from-criminals/

 

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Abhisit still concerned about political party restrictions

By The Nation

 

 

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday he was still concerned about the current limitations on party activities after the constitution was promulgated, but added that he believed that the junta would gradually loosen its grip.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977256-abhisit-still-concerned-about-political-party-restrictions/

 

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Thousands flock to Aranyaprathet to go home for Songkran

 

 

This is the first year that the government has exempted immigration fees for migrant workers, allowing them to exit and re-enter Thailand without paying fees.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977257-thousands-flock-to-aranyaprathet-to-go-home-for-songkran/

 

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Deputy rector steps down over asset declaration

By Somchai Samart

The Nation

 

 

A deputy rector at Prince of Songkla University has resigned due to the inability to prepare documents in time to meet the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)’s request for asset declaration, university president Chusak Limsakul said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977260-deputy-rector-steps-down-over-asset-declaration/

 

 

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Only six passengers allowed in cargo bed of pickups during Songkran

By Natthapat Phromkaew

The Nation

 

 

While the government waits for full enforcement of new strict traffic safety laws, it says that no more than six passengers will be allowed to ride in the cargo bed of pickup trucks during the Songkran period.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977248-a-pickup-can-carry-no-more-than-six-passengers-on-its-back-government-spokesman/

 

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Thai new charter is a step along roadmap to elected government : US Embassy in Bangkok

 

The US Embassy in Bangkok on Thursday said it noted the promulgation of Thai new charter is a step along the government’s roadmap to a return of elected government.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977262-thai-new-charter-is-a-step-along-roadmap-to-elected-government-us-embassy-in-bangkok/

 

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Scientists have invented a self healing smartphone screen that can repair itself within 24 hours

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Scientists have developed a material that is capable of healing itself that could be incorporated into smartphone screens within the next three years.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/scientists-have-invented-a-self-healing-smartphone-screen-that-can-repair-itself-within-24-hours/20838/

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Microsoft says it will give users more control over data and privacy in new Windows 10 update

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Microsoft has said it will give users greater control over their private data and how it is used when the Windows 10 Creators update is officially launched on April 11.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-says-it-will-give-users-more-control-over-data-and-privacy-in-new-windows-10-update/20846/

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The Windows 10 Creators Update is out now – here’s how to get it

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

The wait is finally over – Early adopters can now download the next major update to Windows 10, the Windows 10 Creators Update.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-windows-10-creators-update-is-out-now-heres-how-to-get-it/20843/

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Twitter creates ‘lite’ version for data-starved users

 

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Twitter Inc is launching a faster version of its mobile service on Wednesday aimed at people with sporadic connections or little data on their smartphone plans, hoping to pick up users in harder-to-reach emerging markets.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/twitter-creates-lite-version-for-data-starved-users/20841/

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Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S8 in Thailand from April 17

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Samsung has announced that its upcoming smartphones the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available to preorder in Thailand from April 17 to April 23.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/preorder-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-in-thailand-from-april-17/20834/

 

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Nine-year-old survives Phuket fire

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- A young boy escaped a fire that gutted his house on Tuesday morning near the Rajabhat Junction in Phuket Town.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977267-nine-year-old-survives-phuket-fire/

 

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Phuket driver escapes as B1.7mn Range Rover engulfed by flames

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PHUKET:-- A woman driving southbound on Thepkrasattri Rd toward Phuket Town escaped unharmed earlier today (April 5) as her Range Rover SUV caught fire, with the flames gutting the car completely, leaving nothing but a burnt-out shell.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977268-phuket-driver-escapes-as-b17mn-range-rover-engulfed-by-flames/

 

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Survey shows digital TV viewership increases to 86 percent and is going up

 

 

Digital viewership for the month of February increased to 86 percent compared to satellite and cable TV viewership which dropped to 14 percent, with viewership trend for satellite and cable TV steadily declining, said Mr Takorn Tanthasit, secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977277-survey-shows-digital-tv-viewership-increases-to-86-percent-and-is-going-up/

 

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Government to discuss closure of gold mine with Kingsgate

By The Nation

 

 

The government has agreed to discuss the closure of a gold mine with Australian company Kingsgate Consolidated.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977278-government-to-discuss-closure-of-gold-mine-with-kingsgate/

 

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‘Disgruntled motorist’ smashes speed-detection camera in Songkhla

By Somchai Samart

The Nation

 

 

Highway Police are hunting for an unknown person who smashed a booth that contained an automatic speed-detection camera between the 14th and 15th kilometre markers on Highway No 43 in Songkhla’s Na Mom district on Tuesday night.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977279-‘disgruntled-motorist’-smashes-speed-detection-camera-in-songkhla/

 

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