webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 Thailand forced to backtrack after blaming Facebook for feet dragging on illegal web sites BY STAFF WRITER Image: Daily News The NBTC chief has been forced to make a backtrack after blaming Facebook for not being fast enough in pulling the plug on sites deemed to have illegal content in Thailand. Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-forced-backtrack-blaming-facebook-feet-dragging-illegal-internet-sites/23454/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 BMW "sold by car care company" drama takes on a new twist as manageress counter sues hi-so owner for lying The Thai drama surrounding the fancy car that its owner said was stolen while it was in for a wash has taken a new twist. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996141-bmw-sold-by-car-care-company-drama-takes-on-a-new-twist-as-manageress-counter-sues-hi-so-owner-for-lying/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Car owners unable to lock vehicles with their remote control keys at Chonburi department store Police were called to a well known Chonburi department store in Samet district after many customers reported to security that they were unable to lock their cars yesterday. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996143-car-owners-unable-to-lock-vehicles-with-their-remote-control-keys-at-chonburi-department-store/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Taxi drivers propose higher traffic-jam fares in Bangkok By THE NATION File photo BANGKOK: -- Taxi drivers are demanding that authorities allow them to charge passengers more in trafficjam areas. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996174-taxi-drivers-propose-higher-traffic-jam-fares-in-bangkok/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 PAD member invited to ‘talk’ after petition By THE NATION File photo BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) insisted yesterday that it would finish reviewing the court ruling in the case concerning the October 2008 crackdown against the “yellow shirts” within the given deadline of 30 days. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996175-pad-member-invited-to-‘talk’-after-petition/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 UPDATE: Weather delays search for students missing after cliff plunge By The Nation To the dismay of the families of two Thai students whose rental car plunged off a cliff in the US late last month, US agencies have postponed a bid to retrieve the vehicle due to strong winds and river currents. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996129-weather-delays-search-for-thais-students-missing-in-the-us/?do=findComment&comment=12159238
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Few migrant workers register By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION illegal workforce will face harsh penalties, say authorities BANGKOK: -- FEWER MIGRANT workers signed up at government registration centres than expected, with an estimated 40 to 50 per cent of illegal migrant workers participating. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996176-few-migrant-workers-register/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Planned bus service changes hit a roadblock with angry passengers By THE NATION BANGKOK: -- PLANS BY THE Transport Ministry to change well-established and familiar bus routes and numbering in Bangkok have caused an uproar. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996177-planned-bus-service-changes-hit-a-roadblock-with-angry-passengers/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Critics slam CDC poll plan By WASAMON AUDJARINT, CHANIKARN PHUMHIRAN THE NATION Former election commissioner Sodsri Sattayatham Individual numbers for candidates instead of parties ‘would erode political power’ BANGKOK: -- A CONSTITUTION Drafting Commission (CDC) plan for election candidates to have their own number at the ballot box will not only create confusion among voters but ultimately degrade the political party system’s significance, critics have warned. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996178-critics-slam-cdc-poll-plan/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Yingluck prosecutors ‘will meet statement deadline’ By Kesinee Tangkiaw The Nation Yingluck at the court on August 1. File photo/ Nation BANGKOK: -- Prosecutors in the dereliction case against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in connection with her government’s rice-pledging scheme said on Monday that they had finished drafting a closing statement ahead of the verdict set for August 25. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996179-yingluck-prosecutors-‘will-meet-statement-deadline’/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Wear blue for the Queen’s birthday By The Nation File photo BANGKOK: -- The Interior Ministry has encouraged people to wear “polite” and light-blue attire to mark the birthday of HM Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current monarch. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996180-wear-blue-for-the-queen’s-birthday/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 ‘My Boss’ tailors gutted in Phuket Town fire Eakkapop Thongtub Firefighters took 20 minutes to put out the fire. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: -- Staff at the “My Boss” tailor’s shop in Phuket Town escaped harm as flames engulfed the store today (Aug 7), but the blaze is estimated to have caused at least B2 million in damage. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996181-‘my-boss’-tailors-gutted-in-phuket-town-fire/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 In wake of tour bus crash, Phuket Governor orders safety overhaul on Patong Hill Eakkapop Thongtub Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong today ordered the safety measures become a top priority. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: -- The Phuket Governor today ordered a raft of safety measures to prevent further devastating accidents on Patong Hill following the tour bus crash last night that wiped out one minivan and a slew of other vehicles, including a tuk-tuk carrying tourists. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996182-in-wake-of-tour-bus-crash-phuket-governor-orders-safety-overhaul-on-patong-hill/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 North Korea ready to teach U.S. 'severe lesson', says U.N. abused its authority North Korea denounces the latest United Nations sanctions imposed on the isolated state, while world leaders and foreign ministers hold talks about Pyongyang. MANILA (Reuters) - North Korea is ready to give the United States a "severe lesson" with its strategic nuclear force if it takes military action against it, and will not put its nuclear programme or its missiles on the negotiating table, it said in a statement to a regional meeting on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996184-north-korea-ready-to-teach-us-severe-lesson-says-un-abused-its-authority/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Venezuela government supporters march as hackers back army base attack By Hugh Bronstein Pro-government supporter holding a picture of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez attends a march in Caracas, Venezuela, August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino CARACAS (Reuters) - Supporters of President Nicolas Maduro marched in Caracas on Monday in favour of a new legislative superbody as hackers took down dozens of state websites to show their support for a pre-dawn armed assault on a military base the day before. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996186-venezuela-government-supporters-march-as-hackers-back-army-base-attack/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 After military shake-up, Erdogan says Turkey to tackle Kurds in Syria By Dominic Evans and Orhan Coskun Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the re-opening of the Ottoman-era Yildiz Hamidiye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Murad Sezer ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Days after a reshuffle of Turkey's top military commanders, President Tayyip Erdogan has revived warnings of military action against Kurdish fighters in Syria that could set back the U.S.-led battle against Islamic State. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996187-after-military-shake-up-erdogan-says-turkey-to-tackle-kurds-in-syria/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Turkey's Erdogan claims Germany abetting terrorists Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the re-opening of the Ottoman-era Yildiz Hamidiye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, August 4, 2017. Picture taken August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Murad Sezer ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany on Monday of assisting terrorists by not responding to thousands of files sent to Berlin or handing over suspects wanted by Turkish authorities. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996190-turkeys-erdogan-claims-germany-abetting-terrorists/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 South Africa's Zuma at risk in no-names no-confidence vote By James Macharia South African President Jacob Zuma speaks at a memorial lecture after unveiling a statue of struggle veteran Harry Gwala in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, August 6, 2017. REUTERS/Rogan Ward JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Jacob Zuma's time in office could come to a sudden end on Tuesday following the speaker of parliament's surprise decision to allow anonymous voting in a motion of no confidence. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996193-south-africas-zuma-at-risk-in-no-names-no-confidence-vote/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 'I'm your humble friend', Philippines' anti-U.S. leader tells Tillerson By Karen Lema Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte meets U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during a meeting at the presidential palace in Manila, Philippines August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called himself a "humble friend" of the United States on Monday, taking a break from his notorious hostility towards Washington to grant a warm reception to visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996194-im-your-humble-friend-philippines-anti-us-leader-tells-tillerson/
webfact Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Samsung scion Lee fights back tears as prosecutors seek 12 years' jail By Joyce Lee and Christine Kim Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee arrives at a court in Seoul, South Korea, April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Files SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee fought back tears and denied wrongdoing on Monday as prosecutors sought a 12-year jail term on charges that include bribing the former president to help cement control of the South Korean tech giant. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996195-samsung-scion-lee-fights-back-tears-as-prosecutors-seek-12-years-jail/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Leave our dolphins alone - petition started to save Pattaya roundabout! Picture: Daily News Pattaya people have been outraged by plans to rip out one of the resorts most loved landmarks. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996196-leave-our-dolphins-alone-petition-started-to-save-pattaya-roundabout/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Hero Uncle Bin wows social media going out of his way to take lost student home - for free! Picture: Daily News RAYONG: -- A song thaew bus driver has been praised to the skies on Thai social media after he took a lost schoolgirl back home for free. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996197-hero-uncle-bin-wows-social-media-going-out-of-his-way-to-take-lost student-home-for-free/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Women’s Journey Thailand 2017 Campaign launched to boost female visitors Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand BANGKOK: -- Women’s Journey Thailand 2017 kicks off to attract female visitors to the Kingdom Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996200-women’s-journey-thailand-2017-campaign-launched-to-boost-female-visitors/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Rabies outbreak in downtown Hua Hin - authorities cordon off area Picture: Daily News HUA HIN: -- The deadly disease rabies has hit downtown Hua Hin. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996202-rabies-outbreak-in-downtown-hua-hin-authorities-cordon-off-area/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Fears for stream after copper ore spill By Seksanti Kanlayanawisut The Nation UDON THANI: -- A lorry carrying copper ore accidentally drove into a stream in Udon Thani, causing copper ore to disperse into the water and sparking concern among locals about heavy metal contamination. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996205-fears-for-stream-after-copper-ore-spill-in-udon-thani/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Don Mueang Immigration spokesman on Friday delay debacle: We did all we could Picture: Sanook BANGKOK: -- A spokesman has said that immigration did all they could on Friday when thousands had to wait five hours to board flights at Don Mueang airport. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996211-don-mueang-immigration-spokesman-on-friday-delay-debacle-we-did-all-we-could/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Thai post office praised after parcel reaches its destination! Picture: Sanook BANGKOK: -- The Thai post office has been hailed online after a parcel reached its intended recipient. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996214-thai-post-office-praised-after-parcel-reaches-its-destination/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 EC member unenthusiastic about CDC's MP candidate registration idea By The Nation Somchai BANGKOK: -- If implemented, the Constitution Drafting Commission’s (CDC) idea of registering MP candidates separately in each constituency would put more of a burden on the Election Commission in organising the whole electoral process, EC member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996220-ec-member-unenthusiastic-about-cdcs-mp-candidate-registration-idea/
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Application period opens for UK govt’s Chevening Scholarships By The Nation BANGKOK: -- The Chevening Secretariat is now accepting applications for UK government scholarships to study in the United Kingdom in 2018/2019. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996221-application-period-opens-for-uk-govt’s-chevening-scholarships /
webfact Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Thailand's Kra canal plan would link Indian, Pacific oceans, benefiting China Lindsay Murdoch A group of influential retired Thai generals, politicians, academics and businessmen with close links to China have revived plans to construct a US$28 billion ($35 billion) and 135 kilometre canal across southern Thailand to link the Indian and Pacific oceans. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/996222-thailands-kra-canal-plan-would-link-indian-pacific-oceans-benefiting-china/
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