THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 14 May 2017

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Asia assesses ransomware assault, extent may not be known until Monday

BY REUTERS

 

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Some hospitals, schools and universities in Asia were hit by a global cyber attack which infected tens of thousands of computers in Europe and the United States, but officials and researchers said the extent of any damage may not yet be known.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/asia-assesses-ransomware-assault-extent-may-not-be-known-until-monday/21627/

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Khao Din – so much more than just a zoo!

 

 

Dusit Zoo in Bangkok – known to the locals as Khao Din – is so much more than just a city zoo.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983037-khao-din-–-so-much-more-than-just-a-zoo/

 

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Review: iPad’s never looked so good

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng

THE NATION

 

 

The big Retina display adds much to the tablet’s appeal, with ample power to back it up

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/review-ipads-never-looked-so-good/21636/

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How to protect yourself against ransomware

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Government organisations and major global companies remain on high alert after a wave of cyber attacks that have hit around 100 countries, including Thailand.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/how-to-protect-yourself-against-ransomware-2/21633/

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Jetstar passengers were trapped for hours on tarmac in Phuket with no air conditioning

Julia Corderoy

 

 

PASSENGERS were fainting and babies were stripped down to just their nappies on a “nightmare” Melbourne-bound Jetstar flight stranded on the tarmac with no air conditioning in tropical conditions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983040-jetstar-passengers-were-trapped-for-hours-on-tarmac-in-phuket-with-no-air-conditioning/

 

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Deputy Bangkok governor inspects flood-risk areas in Wattana district

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 13 May 2017 (NNT) – A deputy governor of Bangkok inspected flood-risk areas in Wattana district and prepared to install water pumps and additional draining systems to drain out water in anticipation of heavy rains. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983055-deputy-bangkok-governor-inspects-flood-risk-areas-in-wattana-district/

 

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Fried meat with basil leaves and chicken rice popular in Japan

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 12 May 2017 (NNT) - Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn disclosed that fried meat with basil leaves and chicken rice has become popular dishes in Japan, according to the JMA Research Institute Inc.’s survey. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983056-fried-meat-with-basil-leaves-and-chicken-rice-popular-in-japan/

 

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BMTA prepares buses for new school term

Itiporn  Lakarnchua

 

 

BANGKOK, 12th May 2017 (NNT) – Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has allocated 2,602 buses to run on weekdays once the school semester starts to make sure the supply is sufficient for students and other commuters. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983057-bmta-prepares-buses-for-new-school-term/

 

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ZION Nightclub faces closure after resident complaints

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

 

BANGKOK, 13th May 2017 (NNT) - Security forces have raided a nightclub in the Thonglor area following reports of the club extending its operating hours. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983059-zion-nightclub-faces-closure-after-resident-complaints/

 

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You’ll need deep pockets if you want to buy the iPhone 8

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone is likely to be on sale for about $1000 (THB35,000) although there are rumours that it may cost even more than that.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/youll-need-deep-pockets-if-you-want-to-buy-the-iphone-8/21639/

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Phuket Gazette to stop print edition of newspaper locally, reorienting hard-copy production for wider market in The Nation

John Magee

 

An extract from the front page of Vol 1 Issue 1 of the Gazette, launched 23 years ago in May 1994. Phuket was gorgeous but that was not news locally, and there was no Web, so the paper remained monthly in the first four years of its life.

 

PHUKET: It's like Grandma’s little drinking problem. Everyone knows, but people don’t much talk about it. And so it goes with the publishers of hard-copy newspapers these days – worldwide. We know where print is headed, so the only real choices are whether to get out now or, say two years from now.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983069-phuket-gazette-to-stop-print-edition-of-newspaper-locally-reorienting-hard-copy-production-for-wider-market-in-the-nation/

 

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