On about the 5th and 6th floor is where you will find the dvd and computer games. Bangkok hit by six bomb blasts at different locations. Bangkok six small bomb blasts wounded at least four people in bangkok on friday aug 2, as the thai capital hosted a southeast asian security meeting with top diplomats from the united. Critics charged it was another example of facebooks algorithms not being able to tell reliable news stories from madeup stories, reported the guardian. Six explosions, one near a famous skyscraper, have hit bangkok as us secretary of state mike pompeo attended a regional security summit. The location of the explosion is confirmed to be chong nonsi bts station, reports the bangkok post netizens have gone to social media to report the timing of the initial explosion, which is said to have happened around 8. But computer software may be the most important example. But when people purchase pirated software, the money goes directly to pirates and the company that developed it never gets a single satang. If you need to buy computer equipment, a camera, a printer, computer software or dvds, a mobile phone, or video games many people in bangkok will recommend you shop at pantip plaza.
On monday outside erawan shrine, a hindu temple in thai capital a bomb on. Horrifying new footage shows savage power of blast that killed 19 people the footage shows burning debris being flung into the air. Nov 23, 2003 pirated software can be found in many parts of asia these spotters even have photographs of people known to be involved in the industry. Bangkok explosion latest news updates, pictures, video. Thai police said the explosion rocked a hospital in the countrys capital early this morning. Furthermore, a suspect package was captured by cctv being planted at the police headquarters yesterday. If you used crack that allowed you to use your own info when installing the software its what you entered. Bbc news asiapacific thailands struggle with goods piracy. Edit it seems most guys missed the whole idea behind this post. Aug 17, 2015 a bomb blast ripped through a busy intersection near a shrine popular with tourists in thailands capital on monday, killing at least 22 people. Pirated microsoft office software in thailand havocscope.
One was also found guilty of illegal possession of explosive devices, giving him a total of six years in prison. Pirated software in bangkok there are a number of places to buy pirated software in bangkok. The court orders which envisage backup of data, clearly stipulate that the backup of data could only be permitted in cases of data created through licensed software of the plaintiff or through use of third party software. Dec 27, 2016 facebooks bangkok explosion safety check was a false alarm. A bomb explosion that appeared to target a hindu shrine in central bangkok killed at least 22 people and injured about 120 more, an official said. It might be a slightly unethical question but does anyone know of anywhere i can buy cheap software. Dec, 2001 registered distributors in bangkok selling computer software and dvds estimate that pirate sales cost them more than 50% of their potential profit. What will happen if i use a pirated software in the us. Bangkok is renowned for its luxury shopping malls, with grand marble interiors, high end brands, sparkling diamonds, slick lamborghinis, big screen tvs, awesome restaurants and enough activities to compete with an amusement park. Citing media sources, facebook sent out a safety check over a bombing in bangkok, thailand, but it was a protester throwing fireworks. My question is regarding the actual using of software that was obtained from a pirated source, either with or without the end users knowledge.
The bombing at phramongkutklao hospital, which is popular with retired military officers, took place on. Bangkok explosion latest news information updated on. Nov 28, 2005 the siia is alerting holiday shoppers to the dangers of pirated software. Thai authorities looking for suspect caught on cctv at site of devastating pipe bomb blast. Bangkok shrine explosion kills 22, including tourists cnn. And just before 10am, a bomb reportedly exploded at the government complex in. Aug 17, 2015 there has been a large explosion close to a shrine in the centre of the thai capital, bangkok. Both of which have shops dedicated to the selling of pirated and copied computer software. Acrid smell in the air jump to media player barry newhouse, editorin chief of the voice of america, describes the aftermath of an explosion bangkok, telling the bbc, there was a. Eight injured in an explosion in din daeng district caused by a gas leak timeframe expected from 932018, 12. The gas explosion on new phetchaburi road in bangkok was a major disaster in thailand. Initial information is that these have occurred at the government complex recreational park on chaeng wattana road, near chong nonsi bts skytrain station, and in subsoi side road 571 of rama 9 road in bangkok. Pantip plaza is bangkok s most popular shopping mall for electronics, computer peripherals and software.
Is it about saving people or saving money for failing government who not capable to do their job. Aug 17, 2015 a bomb explosion that appeared to target a hindu shrine in central bangkok killed at least 22 people and injured about 120 more, an official said. On 17 august 2015, a bombing took place inside the erawan shrine at the ratchaprasong intersection in pathum wan district, bangkok, thailand, killing 20 people and injuring 125. On thursday, thai police reportedly found two fake bombs near the venue of the regional security meeting. Note that im not asking about whether software piracy itself is sinful. Bangkok explosion leaves at least 24 injured after. Thai police say 24 people have been injured in a bomb explosion at a hospital in bangkok. Explosions in bangkok, at least 2 injured amid asean. Glass along a pathway near the king power mahanakhon tower is cracked by the force of a bomb that exploded at the chong nonsi bts. Sep 30, 2015 however, as bangkok post reports, following a series of raids, the economic crime suppression division ecsd is set to prosecute over 150 companies who have been using pirated software. Thai police were reported to have arrested two suspects, the second of whom confessed to having been the bomber. Police seek links in bangkok bomb attacks coconuts bangkok.
Shops in pantip plaza that sell illegal software and pirated music and movie vcds and dvds will see their 30year leases expire in september, says the operator, changing the image of the 20yearold bangkok mall. Pantip plaza thailands home of movie and software piracy. Six bombs explode in bangkok as city hosts major security meeting. Particularly in southeast asia, indonesia clocks in the highest installation rate of pirated software at 84% higher than the global average. Unfortunately, i have never expatriated anywhere else, so i cannot compare bangkok with any other cities. Bangkok has been rocked by multiple blasts during the morning rush hour that have injured at least three people. Thailand is a popular county with british tourists but how safe is it to travel to. May 22, 2017 at least 24 people have been wounded by a blast in central bangkok. I expatriated to bangkok as a software engineer after college, twelve years ago. A whopping 62% of respondents in asia pacific have installed pirated copies of software in their computers. Security researcher say chinas fondness for pirated software left it especially. It took place on 24 september 1990, when a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck crashed on the expressway exit at new phetchaburi road, causing large explosions and fires that burned through 38 shophouses for over 24 hours. Mar 21, 20 pantip plaza a shopping mall in downtown bangkok famous for selling computers, it goods and pirated software see wikipedia baiyoke tower the tallest building in bangkok in ratchathewi.
Bomb explosion in bangkok news latest news information. A bomb explodes close to a popular shrine in the centre of the thai capital, bangkok, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 120. This is in line with the photo posted below of destroyed motorcycles, which is circulating around twitter. Aug 11, 2016 at least one person has been killed and 23 more injured including foreign tourists after two explosions rocked the tourist hotspot of hua hin in thailand, according to local media. Bangkok blast cctv explosion graphic 17 aug 2015 youtube. Pirated software in bangkok counterfeit software bangkok. A third explosion has been reported at the chaengwattana government center this morning and a fire has broken out in the pratunam area of bangkok. Chinas fondness for pirated software raises risks in attack. Thai rath thai pm prayut chanocha has condemned those behind the bombings and tweeted he had already ordered those responsible to protect the people and take care of injured people in a tweet at 11. Corporate software piracy highest in indonesia, lowest in. Bangkok was hit by a series of small bomb blasts in 2017 in opposition to thailands thenmilitary junta. In bangkok i would start at the huge mall mbk which is 8 stories high and has about 2000 shops. Im very much concerned with the legal issues involved when using pirated software rather than alternative softwares or cheaper plans etc.
Multiple explosions in at least 3 locations in bangkok. Local tv has initially reported five dead and 20 injured and quoted police as saying it was caused by. Microsoft decries pirated software phnom penh post. You can do far more with your money, be it activities, things you can buy, etc. Bangkok explosion bangkok bombing suspect with 10 passports and four addresses arrested over blast which killed 20 named adem karadag on a turkish passport, the man was also found with bomb making. Video by newsflare three explosions have been reported in bangkok at different locations on friday morning, injuring at least two people, as. May 06, 2015 similarly, if you just want some pirated software, most tourist oriented markets and more conveniently located shopping centres such as mbk provide a more convenient option however, i dont believe it is worth it, given the lack of quality control and open hostility of pirate retailers. As for pirated software downloaded from peertopeer filesharing networks, 34% of it was bundled with malware that infects a computer once the download is complete or when the folder containing. Explosion at bangkok shrine captured on cctv video unconfirmed video footage obtained by reuters from social media appears to capture the. As the bangkok post reports, many companies are using pirated software, and although some are unaware that this has been bought illegitimately, some firms are unaware that they are using illegal software, which could expose them not only to legal action but also to cyber information threat.
Instead, this five storey shopping centre is quite rundown and. Get latest news information, articles on bomb explosion in bangkok news updated on march 04, 2020 20. Is it easy to expatriate in bangkok, thailand as a software. Bangkok was rocked by bomb explosions this morning, injuring at least four people in the blast. Thavornsiri said tuesdays blast at the sathorn pier was caused by a pipe bomb and could be related to the deadly explosion at a popular shrine. Thai capital reeling after deadliest attack in years military junta blames explosion at erawan shrine which killed at least 19 people on forces aiming to. A total of six bombs exploded at three locations in bangkok on friday aug 2, injuring at least four people. Jan 19, 2011 the most obvious examples are the pirated dvds for sale in china. Please answer with clear evidence supporting your view. With software, it pays to be legal expat life in thailand.
Traffic news site js100 reported a second detonation that took place at a grassy area on rama ix road, near soi 571 in bangkoks suan luang district. Thai police mega crackdown on pirated software thailand road. Aug 17, 2015 a bomb explodes close to a popular shrine in the centre of the thai capital, bangkok, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 120. What are the disadvantages of using pirated software in a. Businesses who use pirated software are not only breaking the law, but also exposing themselves to the risk of hackers, as many of these illegal programs have. Officers say the suspect, who was charged with illegal possession of. Jun 23, 2017 nothing, microsoft doesnt really care about a copy of office being pirated for the most part. Bbc news technology bangkoks software piracy battle. Aug 17, 2015 a bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of the thai capital, bangkok, police say. Thai capital hit by six bomb blasts at different locations as it hosts asean security summit, police say.
Pirate software and vcd movies also became readily available and pretty soon pantip built up a reputation with bangkok thais as being the place to go to if you needed a new computer, software or any form of electronic repairs. Thai police confirm bomb blasts in bangkok with two injured. Facebooks bangkok explosion safety check was a false alarm. Bangkok, thailand beijing, china brussels, belgium hanoi, vietnam jakarta, indonesia kuala. The wares of a pirated software merchant stand in bangkok shopping mall, bangkok, thailand november 5, 2010. Explosion at bangkok shrine captured on cctv video. A large explosion rocked a central bangkok intersection during the evening rush hour, killing a number of people and injuring others, police said. According to reports on social media, an explosion transpired at bts chong nonsi during the rush hour morning. The wares of a pirated software merchant stand in bangkok. Is it easy to expatriate in bangkok, thailand as a.
Explosion in bangkok fake news spread by facebook safety. Police are also investigating reports a woman was seen putting a. Mbk center is bangkoks notoriously frenetic, 8story megamall that attracts more than 90,000 shoppers a day. Wong says cambodias trademark laws, which protect brand logos, could be used to prosecute those buying and selling pirated software, as the trademark is clearly displayed on both the packaging and when the software is being used. Police have also confirmed a fourth explosion near the king power building on rama 9 road. Summary there has been a report of explosions at 3 locations in bangkok. At least sixteen people are dead after a blast hit near the erawan shrine in bangkok, one of thailands most popular tourist attractions. Here are the top 10 countries ranked by 2009 sales of computer hardware mainframes, desktops, laptops and the like in billions of dollars. At least 24 people have been wounded by a blast in central bangkok. Singapore the use of pirated software in the republic has gradually fallen over the years as rising tablet and smartphone penetration rates here outpace the growth of pcs, a survey by the. Im trying to convince someone not to use pirated software so i was trying to look at reasons to present to the person. Best place to buy good quality pirate bd, dvd, software in. The developer is also investing 300 million baht to renovate.
And on a purely ethical level, avoiding illegal software is just the right thing to do, because if you dont then youre stealing plain and simple. Local reports suggest at least 12 people have died and dozens have been injured. Bombs have gone off around different parts of bangkok this morning, following a fake bomb being placed in front. Thavornsiri said tuesdays blast at the sathorn pier was caused by a pipe bomb and could be related to the deadly explosion at a. The most obvious is at the two main it malls which are pantip plaza and fortune tower. Aug 19, 20 having met with the government, wong, at microsoft, said there may be another avenue for protecting pirated software. Eight people have been injured after gas leaking from tumble dryers in a 24 hour laundromat in bangkoks din daeng district exploded early today monday. Aug 17, 2015 explosion at bangkok shrine captured on cctv video unconfirmed video footage obtained by reuters from social media appears to capture the moment a bomb is detonated at a shrine in bangkok. Bangkok police are now saying that the explosion could have been caused by a motorcycle bomb, reports the bbc. Reports suggest that there are british, german, dutch, austrian and italian citizens among the victims. Explore bangkok explosion profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of.
Thai court finds 9 muslim men guilty in bangkok bomb plot ap news. Breaking four explosions in bangkok thai pbs world. Why pantip plaza in bangkok isnt the best place to shop. A third explosion occurs in the heart of the cbd district, in front of mahanakhon building. Shops in pantip plaza that sell illegal software and pirated music and movie vcds and dvds will see their 30year leases expire in september, says the operator, changing the image of the 20year. We had a situation where we had raided a particular shopping centre so often that the spotters had come to know our personnel by facial recognition, said mr kelly. Some explosions were reportedly heard at a government office and others near at least two other sites near central bangkok, reuters said. If you give to your client not a vector or psd, but rather a jpeg, png, or file in some other raster format, use online tools that make file size smaller without affecting the quality. Suspect described as probably having some middle eastern blood the erawan shrine has reopened after mondays attack which.
A fake news story about an explosion in bangkok on wednesday had help spreading after facebook reportedly activated a safety check linked to a false report on a 2015 bombing. Police in bangkok charge a man in connection with the bomb attack that. One man was jailed for planting a bomb that wounded 21 people at a hospital. Multiple small explosions were heard in thailands bangkok in at least three different locations during the morning rush hour on friday, aug. Bangkok explosion leaves at least 24 injured, thai. The second explosions, as reported by traffic news site js100, happened at a grassy area on rama ix road, near soi 571 in suan luang district. Oct 02, 2012 you can pick up pirated movies here there and everywhere in touris areas in thailand. An image from surveillance cameras in the area of the bangkok explosion may have caught the moment of the blast. Onlookers and the police gather at the scene of an explosion in bangkok on aug 2. However, luxury shopping mall is not an accurate description of pantip plaza.
Police say a bomb exploded near the erawan shrine in bangkok, thailand. Get latest news information, articles on bangkok explosion updated on march 30, 2020 18. Police in thailand have said they are investigating the cause of the six explosions. Thailand rocked as multiple bombs explode in morning rush hour bangkok has been rocked with multiple explosions during morning rush hour. Even a casual observer surveying the thai market can easily find areas flooded with large amounts of pirated dvds, cds, and vcds sold for between 100200 baht in bangkok, including sukhumvit, silom, pratunam, ramkhamhaeng, banglumpoo, and patpong all tourist areas of bangkok.
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