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Geek fight! Musk says Zuckerberg naive about killer robots

BY REUTERS 

 

REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Silicon Valley baron Elon Musk insulted rival billionaire Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, escalating a tech wizard war of words over whether robots will become smart enough to kill their human creators.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/geek-fight-musk-says-zuckerberg-naive-killer-robots/23188/

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Thailand tightens credit-card rules to battle high household debt

By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon

 

Image: REUTERS

 

* Curbs credit line limits for credit cards, personal loans

* Cuts maximum credit card interest rate to 18 pct from 20 pct

* High household debt 'may affect the economy' - c.bank deputy gov 

 

BANGKOK, July 26 (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank on Wednesday tightened controls on credit cards and unsecured personal loans, a move that should contain high household debt levels and could cut domestic consumption.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994307-thailand-tightens-credit-card-rules-to-battle-high-household-debt/

 

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New NSC secretary-general to be revealed next Tuesday

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The new secretary-general of the National Security Council (NSC) was selected on Wednesday, but the identity of the successful candidate will not be announced until next Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994314-new-nsc-secretary-general-to-be-revealed-next-tuesday/

 

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Chinese tourist hugs Pattaya ladyboys then realises his 150,000 baht necklace is missing

 

Image: Sophon Cable 

 

PATTAYA: -- A Chinese tourist claims his 150,000 baht platinum necklace has gone missing after he hugged two ladyboys in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994315-chinese-tourist-hugs-pattaya-ladyboys-then-realises-his-150000-baht-necklace-is-missing/

 

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TRAILER: Watch Tony Jaa’s epic fight moves in new movie ‘Triple Threat’

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Tiger Chen, Iko Uwais and Tony Jaa star in “Triple Threat”.

 

As two of the greatest action movie stars that Southeast Asia has ever produced, fight fans have had many a heated debate over who would come out on top in a no-holds-barred battle between Muay Thai master Tony Jaa, and Indonesian Iko Uwais, star of the critically-acclaimed “The Raid” and its sequel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994318-trailer-watch-tony-jaa’s-epic-fight-moves-in-new-movie-‘triple-threat’/

 

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Man under 18 warrants arrested in Pathum Thani

By The Nation

 

 

Pathum Thani police have arrested a man who is wanted under 18 arrest warrants issued across many provinces for having deceived victims into giving him a total of more than Bt10 million.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994320-man-under-18-warrants-arrested-in-pathum-thani/

 

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If you want lightning fast web browsing, you will soon be switching from Chrome to Firefox

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Google Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser, despite it being known as somewhat of a resource hog.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/want-lightning-fast-web-browsing-will-soon-switching-chrome-firefox/23191/

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Moscow warns new U.S. sanctions take ties into uncharted waters

 

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov looks on at the start of two days of closed-door nuclear talks at the United Nations offices in Geneva October 15, 2013. REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool/Files

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned on Wednesday that new U.S. sanctions against Moscow approved by the House of Representatives take already battered ties into uncharted waters and said it was close to taking retaliatory measures of its own.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994321-moscow-warns-new-us-sanctions-take-ties-into-uncharted-waters/

 

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Bail set at B1mn each for suspects in amulet fraud

Phuket Gazette 

 

The suspects in a magic amulet fraud case have denied any involvement in the matter and have been released on bail of 1 million baht. Photo:Winai Sarot

 

PHUKET: -- Two of the accused in a ‘magic’ amulet fraud case presented themselves for questioning at Phuket Provincial Police Station, but denied all charges and are currently out on bail of 1 million baht each.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994322-bail-set-at-b1mn-each-for-suspects-in-amulet-fraud/

 

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70 pigs drown after truck flips into Suphan Buri canal

By The Nation

 

 

SUPHAN BURI: -- A truck transporting about 100 pigs from Nakhon Pathom to Suphan Buri on Wednesday slid into a roadside canal in Suphan Buri and flipped, causing about 70 of the animals to drown.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994323-70-pigs-drown-after-truck-flips-into-suphan-buri-canal/

 

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Beauty pageant-obsessed Thailand gets ready for new Miss Universe

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photos: Miss Universe Thailand/ Facebook

 

On Saturday, Thailand will host the Miss Universe Thailand beauty pageant, in order to select a new winner to represent their country in the international competition later this year.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994334-beauty-pageant-obsessed-thailand-gets-ready-for-new-miss-universe/

 

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Thai banks under pressure, says ratings agency

By The Nation

 

Thai banks continue to face asset quality pressure stemming from vulnerabilities in the SME and unsecured retail loan sectors, and are exposed to risks in the highly indebted household sector, says Fitch Ratings.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994307-thailand-tightens-credit-card-rules-to-battle-high-household-debt/?do=findComment&comment=12122263

 

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Actress Patt’s final report to Criminal Court today

 

 

Actress Napapha “Patt” Trantakul, escorted by her lawyer, reported to the Criminal Court today (July 26) for the last time in a case she was charged with money laundering and for conspiring with her husband “Benz Racing” on money laundering.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994337-actress-patt’s-final-report-to-criminal-court-today/

 

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Warning out on tropical depression “Sonca”

 

 

People are advised to brace for severe weather condition and possible flash floods from today (July 26) until Friday (July 28), according to a warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department today.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994339-warning-out-on-tropical-depression-“sonca”/

 

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Yingluck faces indictment over compensation payouts

By The Nation

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) would indict former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and 33 of her former Cabinet members in September on grounds that they had approved compensation for political victims during the unrest between 2005-2010 without any legal grounds to back up their decision.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994340-yingluck-faces-indictment-over-compensation-payouts/

 

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Public gathering by Yingluck supporters 'could violate law'

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said categorically on Wednesday that he would be in charge of security when the final verdict is delivered in the case against former premier Yingluck Shinawatra over her government’s rice pledging scheme.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994341-public-gathering-by-yingluck-supporters-could-violate-law/

 

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Illegal entrant claims dual citizenship at border

By Chatchawan Sopapan 
The Nation

 

 

A foreigner was arrested in the border province of Sa Kaew on Wednesday for illegally entering Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994343-illegal-entrant-claims-dual-citizenship-at-border/

 

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Green Dreams: Northern Thailand resort in top eight worldwide eco-lodges

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Photos of open-air, eco-friendly resorts are the stuff of Instagram goals. One of these treasures, located in Northern Thailand, has been singled out as among the best available anywhere in the world.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994345-green-dreams-northern-thailand-resort-in-top-eight-worldwide-eco-lodges/

 

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China steps up warning to Botswana over Dalai Lama visit

 

The Dalai Lama waves as he leaves after speaking on "Embracing the Beauty of Diversity in our World" to thousands at the UC San Diego campus in San Diego, California, U.S. June 16, 2017. REUTERS/ Mike Blake/Files

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - China stepped up its warning to Botswana on Wednesday over a planned visit by exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama next month, demanding the African nation respect China's core interests.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994347-china-steps-up-warning-to-botswana-over-dalai-lama-visit/

 

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L.A. man accused of smuggling king cobras in potato chip cans

 

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles man was arrested on Tuesday after federal prosecutors said he arranged to smuggle into the United States three live, highly venomous king cobra snakes hidden in potato chip canisters.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994351-la-man-accused-of-smuggling-king-cobras-in-potato-chip-cans/

 

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Wildfires prompt 10,000 evacuations on French Riviera

 

 

MARSEILLE (Reuters) - Firefighters evacuated thousands of campers and local residents after a wildfire broke out on France's tourist-thronged Riviera coast overnight.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994352-wildfires-prompt-10000-evacuations-on-french-riviera/

 

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Sperm count falling sharply in developed world, researchers say

By Kate Kelland

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years, researchers said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994353-sperm-count-falling-sharply-in-developed-world-researchers-say/

 

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One year after IPO, Japanese chat app Line reports drop in user numbers

BY REUTERS

 

 

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Line Corp said its number of monthly active users fell from the previous quarter, its first such decline, underscoring the messaging app operator’s struggles to grow outside its home country since last year’s high-profile IPO.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/one-year-ipo-japanese-chat-app-line-reports-drop-user-numbers/23195/

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Football association to build its own stadium

 

 

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) plans to build a new football stadium with seating capacity for 50,000 people.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994358-football-association-to-build-its-own-stadium/

 

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Free flu vaccination offered for ‘high risk’ group

By The Nation

 

 

People who have a higher risk of catching the flu can get free vaccinations from state hospitals from now until August 31.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994359-free-flu-vaccination-offered-for-‘high-risk’-group/

 

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Amount Gov't Spends On Ad Buys 'Misleading,' Gov't Says

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

BANGKOK — Think of “advertising” and it usually conjures TV spots and billboards touting insurance, sugary drinks and skin products.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994360-amount-govt-spends-on-ad-buys-misleading-govt-says/

 

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Evolving Thai language is so ‘tamu tami’

By THE NATION

 

 

THE SLANG TERMS popular among young people this year are a mixed bag, with the most references accruing to lam yai, which means to feel annoyed; tamu tami, “cute” or “adorable”; and nok, or a person whose flirtations have been rejected.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994361-evolving-thai-language-is-so-‘tamu-tami’/

 

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‘No more inclusion in money-laundering blacklist’

By PIYANUCH THAMNUKASETCHAI 
THE NATION

 

 

THAILAND’S anti-money-laundering efforts have paid off and the country is confident it will no longer be included in any blacklist.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994362-‘no-more-inclusion-in-money-laundering-blacklist’/

 

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Bank’s customers lucky in debit card draw

By The Nation

 

KBank customers won the highest prizes in the second debit card lucky draw in both categories – cardholder and card-accepting merchant – and also have claimed the most winnings for the second month in a row, the bank said on Wednesday,

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/994363-bank’s-customers-lucky-in-debit-card-draw/