Tech giants face action over URLs
Tech giants face action over URLsTwitter and YouTube should also face legal action if they continued to keep open URLs deemed inappropriate, according to the Digital Economy and Society Ministry. (Bangkok Post photo)The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will on Thursday submit more evidence to police to take legal action against social media platforms that do not obey the law and remove URLs deemed inappropriate. He said the DES would also ask the Criminal Court to reject Facebook's appeal not to close down its 17 URLs. Meanwhile, Putchapong Nodthaisong, deputy permanent secretary for the DES Ministry, told the Bangkok Post that YouTube and Twitter should also face legal action if they continued to keep open URLs deemed inappropriate. The DES ministry is also considering legal action against Twitter user Tom Yutherleart for changing his handle to try to mislead people into thinking it was an official MDES account.
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September 21, 2020 22:52 UTC
Temperatures may rise during red-hot October
Temperatures may rise during red-hot OctoberThe Prayut Chan-o-cha regime could be staring at its own Kodak moment. The protest at the weekend may have been the largest we have seen in years. Its highlight, the installation of the reinvented 1932 Revolution plaque, was both daring and catchy. But in practical terms, the peaceful rally does not qualify as a threat to the government at this point. What is probably most ironic of all is that some of the government ministers are former anti-government protesters themselves.
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September 21, 2020 22:52 UTC
British-French actor and 'Bond' villain Michael Lonsdale dies
British-French actor and 'Bond' villain Michael Lonsdale diesLonsdale, who was bilingual, chalked up more than 200 roles over a six-decade careerPARIS - Michael Lonsdale, the British-French actor with a far-ranging film and theatre career but most widely recognised as the villain opposite James Bond in "Moonraker", died on Monday aged 89, his agent told AFP. Lonsdale, who was bilingual, chalked up more than 200 roles over a six-decade career, equally at ease in experimental arthouse productions as in big-budget crowd-pleasers. For the role Lonsdale won his first and only Cesar award -- France's version of the Oscars -- for best supporting actor in 2011. Yet for millions of people he was the sadistic industrialist Hugo Drax in the 1979 Bond film "Moonraker" starring Roger Moore, with a plot to destroy Earth's population with nerve gas while he escaped into space. His breakthrough came when French film director and New Wave innovator Francois Truffaut hired him for "The Bride Wore Black" and "Stolen Kisses," both in 1968.
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September 21, 2020 15:45 UTC
BoT not worried about banking liquidity amid SCB boycott call
BoT not worried about banking liquidity amid SCB boycott callSiam Commercial Bank is a target of anti-government protesters over its link with the monarchy. The Bank of Thailand is not concerned about liquidity in the banking system, a director said on Monday, after anti-government demonstrators on the weekend called for a boycott of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). Student leader Parit Chiwarak spoke on the stage on Saturday, urging people to withdraw money from SCB due to its link with the monarchy. His Majesty the King is the biggest shareholder of the bank, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. "Overall, there is not a worry about liquidity in the banking system as it remains ample," said Tharith Panpiemras, senior director of banking supervision and risk assessment,SCB shares dropped 25 satang, or 0.37%, to 67 baht as of 3.30pm.
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September 21, 2020 08:48 UTC
Chula HSC receives excellent award from PSEA 2020
Chula HSC receives excellent award from PSEA 2020Innovative ‘H numbers’ system accurately detects halal food additives, reducing costs for entrepreneurs and driving the food industry of the futureThe Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University (HSC) won the Public Sector Excellence Award (PSEA), Outstanding level, for its "H numbers" innovative system for accurately checking additives in halal food. This year brought another great success as we won in the Innovation category, Outstanding level, for our ‘H numbers’ innovation. These are allowed to be used in the halal food production process and are certified by the Sheikhul Islam in Thailand. Raw materials may be obtained from a manufacturing process at risk of contamination and banned or without a halal certification. “H numbers” application can be downloaded from http://h4e.halalthai.com/, for both IOS and Android systems, without charge.
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September 21, 2020 07:52 UTC
Coca-Cola, TerraCycle and BMA join hands in cleaning up Lat Phrao Canal and promote behavioural change
Coca-Cola, TerraCycle and BMA join hands in cleaning up Lat Phrao Canal and promote behavioural changeThe project is one among the nine sites located in various parts of the world under the Benioff Ocean Initiative funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation to help stem flow of waste to the oceans. The Lat Phrao Canal is 12.56 km long and located in central Bangkok linking betweenSaen Saeb Canal and Song Canal. With Coca-Cola’s funding, the TerraCycle Thai Foundation has already installed two locally-constructed ‘River Plastic Traps’ in the Lat Phrao Canal. The waste collection from these two devices operates five days a week and is operated by TerraCycle Thai Foundation. So, DDS is delighted to support The TerraCycle Thai Foundation in executing this project.
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September 21, 2020 06:33 UTC
Monday: no new virus cases | Bangkok Post: learning
Public health volunteers attend a forum on preparing for a possible second outbreak of Covid-19, at Impact Muang Thong Thani on Monday. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday thanked public health volunteers for their dedication in fighting the pandemic. He also asked them not to let their guard down against a possible second wave of infections. The Public Health Ministry has about one million public health volunteers across the country, in every village. It ends this monthSpeaking on Monday, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul promised to pay them more if the disease returns.
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September 21, 2020 06:33 UTC
Storm breaks off large section of island | Bangkok Post: learning
Mu Ko Angthong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand in Ko Samui district. The islands in the Mu Ko Angthong National Marine Park are made of limestone that dates from about 260 million years ago. SURAT THANI: A large section of an island in the Mu Ko Angthong National Marine Park has split off from the main island, probably because of heavy rain and strong waves. A large section of Ko Hintaek in the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park has split off from the rest of the island. (Photo by Supapong Chaolan)Click "play" to listen to Storm breaks off large section of island and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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September 21, 2020 02:36 UTC
Tourists face arrest, jail for overstaying | Bangkok Post: learning
The blacklist extends to a lifetime if the overstaying period exceeds 10 years. But the grace period ends on Saturday which has also been set as a deadline for having their visas renewed. More than 150,000 foreigners need to have their tourist visas renewed by Sept 26 or face a charge of overstaying, warned the Immigration Bureau. More than 150,000 foreign nationals need to have their tourist visas renewed by Sept 26, according to the Immigration Bureau. Click "play" to listen to Tourists face arrest, jail for overstaying and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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September 21, 2020 02:26 UTC
'Uncle Bill', kingpin in US sex trafficking ring, gets 17 years
'Uncle Bill', kingpin in US sex trafficking ring, gets 17 yearsSex trafficker "Uncle Bill", who coerced hundreds of Thai women to engage in commercial sex acts across the United States, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison. Michael Morris, 66, aka Uncle Bill, is one of 36 people convicted of being as part of an international Thai sex trafficking organisation. Following a six-week trial, on Dec 12, 2018, a federal jury convicted Morris and four other defendants for their roles in operating the sex trafficking enterprise. "Sex trafficking continues to be a repugnant local, national, and international crime that preys on vulnerable populations," said Ms MacDonald. The trafficking victims were forced to participate in the criminal scheme through misleading promises of a better life in the United States and the ability to provide money to their families in Thailand.
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September 21, 2020 00:44 UTC
Lush life
But looking around the luscious greenery of Khaolak Merlin Resort in Phangnga, it may not be surprising to expect wildlife around here. Slow loris has long been here, according to staff and guests. Today, the resort seeks to maintain its lush environment and provide a suitable ecosystem for wildlife alongside looking after their guests. Slow loris can be territorial and are venomous but they don't harm humans and will most likely hide or run away if they see one. Sunda slow loris.
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September 21, 2020 00:33 UTC
A month of history
A month of historyPlanned at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus, the anti-government rally under the title, "Sept 19: Return Power To Civilians" was set on the same date as the 2006 coup d'état. It's just another event to add to the list of "Today In Thai History". Born a Virgo, September is a momentous month for me and even more so for world history. It has been 19 years already since the world-changing Sept 11 attacks carried out by 19 terrorists belonging to the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda. As a result, Sept 19, is designated as Patriot Day in the US in remembrance of the loss of almost 3,000 lives.
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September 21, 2020 00:22 UTC
PM must heed warning
Last year, the Senate played a crucial role in helping Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha retain the premiership after the March 24 election. Although most political parties have shown their support for rewriting the charter, Gen Prayut has given no public backing to the move. Previously, the premier cited the high cost of charter amendment process, warning that it would require two referendums and up to 10 billion baht from the state coffers. Why are such signals from Gen Prayut so important? Without a clear signal from Gen Prayut, it seems unlikely that the push for charter amendment can succeed.
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September 21, 2020 00:11 UTC
Peaceful end to protest a win in itself
Peaceful end to protest a win in itselfA large crowd braves the rain to join the anti-dictatorship rally at Sanam Luang on Saturday. Apichit JinakulMuch to the relief of many, the anti-dictatorship protest at Sanam Luang yesterday ended peacefully and quickly. This should serve as a lesson for future protests, as it shows that violence can be avoided if both the protest leaders and police exercise restraint and are determined to avoid a clash. The peaceful end to the protest can be viewed as a win-win situation for both the protesters and the government, although it may seem the protesters failed to achieve anything solid or win any concessions from the government. Several protest leaders are at risk of facing a backlash after this week's protests, but it seems as if they are ready to face the consequences.
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September 21, 2020 00:11 UTC
Beetles dominate, Kirins held
Beetles dominate, Kirins heldChiang Rai United's Bill Rosimar, right, scores their first goal against Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday. The Beetles put on another impressive show as they defeated hosts Nakhon Ratchasima 4-0 with Bill Rosimar claiming a hat-trick. The Kirins were held to a goalless draw by Samut Prakan City at their SCG Stadium, leaving them pinned to 10th spot. In Saturday night's late game at True stadium, hosts Bangkok United trailed Suphanburi for most part of their clash after the visitors were put ahead by Eliandro dos Santos in the opening minute. Bangkok United equalised the goal from Nattawut Suksum in the 58th minute before Anon Amornlertsak grabbed the winning goal in the 71st minute.
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September 20, 2020 23:48 UTC