THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 16 May 2017

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Small bomb explodes in Bangkok - 2 injured

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A small explosive device detonated close to Sanam Luang in Bangkok just after 8.20pm on Monday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983277-breaking-small-bomb-explodes-in-bangkok-2-injured/

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Report into ex-governor’s alleged role in child sex ring expected this week

By The Nation

 

Suebsak Iamwichan

 

BANGHKOK: -- The fact-finding committee assigned to probe former Mae Hong Son Governor Suebsak Iamwichan’s alleged involvement in a forced prostitution ring is expected to complete its investigation and submit a report to the Interior Minister and the Permanent Secretary by May 19, Interior Ministry deputy permanent secretary Prayoon Rattanasenee said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983268-report-into-ex-governor’s-alleged-role-in-child-sex-ring-expected-this-week/

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Phuket woman tricked out of close to B1mn by con gang

 

 

PHUKET:-- Police in Thalang yesterday arrested a 49-year-old man who was part of a four-man gang who conned a woman out of just under B1 million in a gambling trick after pretending to be interested in buying her house.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983258-phuket-woman-tricked-out-of-close-to-b1mn-by-con-gang/

 

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Wanna Cry: Thai government warns users of suspicious emails

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s government on Monday warned internet users about opening emails and attachments from unknown sources.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/wanna-cry-thai-government-warns-users-of-suspicious-emails/21664/

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Thai lecturer writes programme to block ‘WannaCry’

BY THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A Thai lecturer has successfully written a programme to block the global ransomware bug dubbed “WannaCry”.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-lecturer-writes-programme-to-block-wannacry/21667/

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Exclusive: Facebook refuses to remove graphic photos of dead Thai children

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

 

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Although we have blurred the images, some readers may find the descriptions in the article upsetting.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/exclusive-facebook-refuses-to-remove-graphic-photos-of-dead-thai-children/21653/

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Metropolitan police chief says no explosion, just ad sign falling
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Metropolitan chief Pol Lt Gen Sanit Mahathavorn said Monday night the loud noise in front of the National Theathre was caused by an advertisement sign falling down and shattering.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983277-breaking-small-bomb-explodes-in-bangkok-2-injured/?do=findComment&comment=11890626

 

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UPDATE:

Explosion at Sanam Luang wounds 2

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Policemen stand guard Monday by the scene of an explosion at Sanam Luang.

 

BANGKOK —  An explosion reportedly injured two people Monday night in Bangkok’s historic quarter, though police said it was not a bomb attack.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983277-breaking-small-bomb-explodes-in-bangkok-2-injured/?do=findComment&comment=11890629

 

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Prayut tells nurses to stop protesting over poor pay and working conditions
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION

 

About 300 nurses gather in the yard in front of Phumin Temple in Nan province yesterday to press their demand that the government recruit more nurses as permanent civil servants.

 

BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha responded yesterday to ongoing protests by nurses, saying the allocation of civil service posts that they are demanding must comply with the workforce reformation plan every five to 10 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983293-prayut-tells-nurses-to-stop-protesting-over-poor-pay-and-working-conditions/

 

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Strong powers under new bill on cyber security

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE NATION

 

Pisit Pao-in

 

NRSA sends changes to new law to top committee headed by prime minister

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) yesterday officially accepted a study and observations on the cybersecurity bill, which proposes setting up an interim cybersecurity panel, amid criticism of the junta’s control over the Internet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983294-strong-powers-under-new-bill-on-cyber-security/

 

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‘Patt’ makes public appeal after being freed on bail
By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE RATCHADAPISEK CRIMINAL COURT granted bail to actress Napapa “Patt” Tantrakul yesterday after she turned herself in to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) to face charges of conspiracy to launder money.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983243-pat-granted-bail-by-court/?do=findComment&comment=11890642 

 

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Education key in call for more designers

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN
THE NATION

 

Sakorn Suksriwong, president of CIDI, poses at a recent announcement of an international programme in design for an economical tuition fee.

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND’S EDUCATION system is failing to provide the skilled personnel needed for the design industry’s sustainable development, according to the Chanapatana International Design Institute (CIDI).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983295-education-key-in-call-for-more-designers/

 

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World Bank top official praises Prime Minister Prayut

 

BANGKOK: -- The World Bank Country Director for Southeast Asia praised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for his commitment to eliminate obstacles for the private sector. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983297-world-bank-top-official-praises-prime-minister-prayut/                                                                                                      
                                                                                                   
 

 

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Brit backpacker accidentally hanged herself in Thailand hotel room after row with martial arts fighter boyfriend

BY LUCY CLARKE-BILLINGS

 

Abi Brown had a 'silly row' with her boyfriend on January 6 before she accidentally ended her life (Photo: Family/Solent News) - MIrror

 

Abigail Brown was found by her 30-year-old boyfriend James Brum in the popular holiday island of Phuket after arguing in exclusive club

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983299-brit-backpacker-accidentally-hanged-herself-in-phuket-hotel-room-after-row-with-boyfriend/

 

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Perth mum's warning after her Thailand cosmetic surgery nightmare
By Alice Pooley

 

PERTH: -- It's been four years since Courtney O'Keefe's cosmetic surgery nightmare, but she's still suffering serious health complications.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983300-perth-mums-warning-after-her-thailand-cosmetic-surgery-nightmare/

 

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Thailand Marine Corps Eyeing Israel Artillery System

By Prashanth Parameswaran

 

RTMC is reportedly looking to procure platforms to boost the Southeast Asian state’s defenses.

 

BANGKOK: -- On May 12, IHS Jane’s reported that Thailand’s Marine Corps was looking to acquire an Israeli artillery system in the latest sign of collaboration between the two defense establishments.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983301-thailand-marine-corps-eyeing-israel-artillery-system/

 

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German model cited for technology push
By NOPHAKHUN LIMSAMARNPHUN
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND is set to tap the German expertise in “Industrie 4.0” as part of the broader Thailand 4.0 modernisation programme in which new growth industries are being promoted to drive the next round of economic expansion amidst the rapid pace of digitisation.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983302-german-model-cited-for-technology-push/

 

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Conmen posing as Chiang Mai governor trying to extort "charity" money online

 

Picture: Daily News

 

CHIANG MAI: -- The governor of Chiang Mai is furious. Someone has been assuming his identity on Facebook in order to rip off other people online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983303-conmen-posing-as-chiang-mai-governor-trying-to-extort-charity-money-online/

 

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Merkel and Macron agree to draw up roadmap to deeper EU integration

By Paul Carrel and Michel Rose

REUTERS

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands after a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 15, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and new French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Monday to draw up a roadmap to deeper European Union integration and opened the door to changing the bloc's treaties to facilitate ambitious reform.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983304-merkel-and-macron-agree-to-draw-up-roadmap-to-deeper-eu-integration/

 

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France's Macron picks PM from the right, blowing apart old boundaries

By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Andrew Callus

 

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Newly inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a conservative prime minister on Monday in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before parliamentary elections in June.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983305-frances-macron-picks-pm-from-the-right-blowing-apart-old-boundaries/

 

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Israel wants White House to explain U.S. official's Western Wall comment

By Ori Lewis

REUTERS

 

David Friedman, new United States Ambassador to Israel, kisses the Western Wall after arriving in the Jewish state on Monday and immediately paying a visit to the main Jewish holy site, in Jerusalem's Old City May 15, 2017 REUTERS/Ammar Awad

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel wants the White House to explain why a U.S. diplomat preparing President Donald Trump's visit to Jerusalem said Judaism's Holy Western Wall in its Old City is part of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, an Israeli official said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983306-israel-wants-white-house-to-explain-us-officials-western-wall-comment/

 

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In travel ban case, U.S. judges focus on discrimination, Trump's powers

By Tom James

 

People protest U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban outside of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Seattle, Washington, U.S. May 15, 2017. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

SEATTLE (Reuters) - U.S. appeals court judges on Monday questioned the lawyer defending President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban about whether it discriminates against Muslims and pressed challengers to explain why the court should not defer to Trump's presidential powers to set the policy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983307-in-travel-ban-case-us-judges-focus-on-discrimination-trumps-powers/

 

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Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office - officials

By Jeff Mason and Patricia Zengerle

REUTERS

 

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, U.S., after a day trip to Lynchburg, Virginia, May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation during their meeting last week, two U.S. officials with knowledge of the situation said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983308-trump-revealed-intelligence-secrets-to-russians-in-oval-office-officials/

 

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Tattoo removal - you get what you pay for as Isaan woman finds out

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- Pictures posted online of a woman's horrible scarring from a cheap tattoo removal deal caused an expert in the field to say you get what you pay for.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983309-tattoo-removal-you-get-what-you-pay-for-as-isaan-woman-finds-out/

 

 

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All 200 Thai computers hit by WannaCry fixed: expert
By THE NATION

 

 

Emergency teams help firms combat ransomware as nationwide alert urges vigilance.

 

BANGKOK: -- TWO hundred computers in Thailand were hit by the global ransomware attack but all had been fixed and could be used normally again, an official from a computer emergency response team said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983314-all-200-thai-computers-hit-by-wannacry-fixed-expert/

 

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Soi Buakow Beauty Salon fronts drug dealers operation

By Online Admin -

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At around 9:00pm on May 15th, Pattaya police made their way into a beauty salon located on Soi buakow after  receiving reports that drug dealers were operating behind the scenes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983315-soi-buakow-beauty-salon-fronts-drug-dealers-operation/

 

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Sadistic British child killer, 'Moors Murderer' Ian Brady, dies

By Michael Holden

REUTERS

 

Toys and tributes left by the family of Moors murder victm Keith Bennett are seen tied to a fence on Saddleworth Moor near Manchester northern England, August 17, 2012. Police are investigating whether Moors murdered Ian Brady has revealed the location of Bennett's body. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most notorious killers, "Moors murderer" Ian Brady, who murdered five children with his lover and accomplice Myra Hindley during a sadistic two-year reign of terror in the 1960s died on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983324-sadistic-british-child-killer-moors-murderer-ian-brady-dies/

 

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British shoplifting team rounded up after drone theft in Samui

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

SAMUI: -- A gang of British shoplifters were soon in custody after stealing an expensive drone from a shop in the Mae Nam area of Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983326-british-shoplifting-team-rounded-up-after-drone-theft-in-samui/

 

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"Pattaya's last wetlands" now just a filthy dumping ground

 

Picture: TNews

 

PATTAYA: -- One of the last areas of wetlands in Pattaya is now just a filthy dumping ground of floating and discarded trash.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983330-pattayas-last-wetlands-now-just-a-filthy-dumping-ground/

 

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United says cockpit door codes may have been published online

By Ian Simpson

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: A United Airlines aircraft taxis as another lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, U.S., February 7, 2015. REUTERS/Louis Nastro/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Codes to gain access to United Airlines cockpits may have been made public, the carrier said on Monday, but it stopped short of confirming a report that a flight attendant inadvertently published the codes online in a potential threat to air security.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983331-united-says-cockpit-door-codes-may-have-been-published-online/