A police officer accidentally shot and injured his colleague during a training session at Huay Kwang Police Station in Bangkok yesterday. The deputy superintendent of the station, Kritthin Phacharathanaboon, spoke to the media today to calm public concerns that the shooting was not a result of a disagreement between the two officers. Krittin said the shooting was an accident that happened during a patrol police officer training drill at 3.30pm yesterday. Krittin reported that the patrol police held a meeting to prepare for their daily duties, and then went outside to inspect their firearms to be prepared for any emergency. Related news Things to know about Thai culture 8 mins ago Thai cops go above and beyond to help Chinese tourist return home 46 mins ago During the weapons check, a police sergeant, who worked as a prevention and suppression inspector, accidentally discharged his 9mm SIG Sauer P320 pistol, causing the … [Read more...] about Police officer accidentally shoots colleague at Bangkok police station
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Agnikul Cosmos successfully carries out key test ahead of planned launch
From left: AgniKul Cosmos co-founder and COO Moin SPM and CEO Srinath Ravichandran Chennai-based space tech start-up Agnikul Cosmos successfully completed the flight acceptance test of their 3D printed rocket engine that is going to be used in their upcoming space flight. The launch of Agnikul's rocket Agnibaan in the coming months, will be the second private rocket launch from India after Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-S . Like Vikram-S, Agnbaan's flight will also be suborbital, which means that it will reach below the Earth's orbit. During the test, the 3D printed rocket engine Aginlet burnt for 108 seconds, generated sea level thrust of 6 kilo Newton (kN). Unlike other rocket engines, Agnilet was built in a single step, eliminating the thousands of parts that are typically assembled in a conventional rocket engine; and they recently obtained a patent for the engine . "Humbled to announce the successful completion of the flight acceptance test of our … [Read more...] about Agnikul Cosmos successfully carries out key test ahead of planned launch
Agnikul Cosmos plans commercial launch of Agnibaan around March 2023
From left: AgniKul Cosmos co-founder and COO Moin SPM and CEO Srinath Ravichandran Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based space tech startup, is planning a full-scale commercial launch of their rocket Agnibaan in March/April 2023, according to co-founder and CEO Srinath Ravichandran. Agnilet, the startup's single-piece 3D-printed engine, was recently successfully tested at the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. The startup is planning a test launch of its two-stage booster Agnibaan in December 2022. And, based on the findings of the test launch, the startup plans to conduct a commercial launch with customer payloads in March or April 2023, Ravichandran said. "There are a lot of people who have expressed interest to be part of the launch. So I think once our test is done, we will start converting them into like actual contracts," Ravichandran said. Ravichandran and Moin SPM, an operations specialist, founded … [Read more...] about Agnikul Cosmos plans commercial launch of Agnibaan around March 2023
Private sector can boost ISRO’s space growth story
Skyroot has indicated their interests in capturing the launch-on-demand requirement that is gaining attraction in an era of competition and conflict. (File image) Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian private sector space enterprise, created history by launching India’s first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S. This is a moment that many in India’s private space sector have been waiting for, and the expectation is that the success of the Skyroot venture will open doors for many others. The name given to the mission, ‘ Prarambh ’, means ‘beginning’ in Hindi. Many in the space community believe that this mission is a new beginning for engagement between India’s official space agency, the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), and the private space sector in India. Congratulating Skyroot Aerospace, ISRO tweeted , “Mission Prarambh is successfully accomplished”. Elated at the success, Skyroot’s CEO and Co-Founder, Pawan Kumar Chandana tweeted that: “Nov 18th 11:30 AM will be etched … [Read more...] about Private sector can boost ISRO’s space growth story
Agnikul Cosmos inaugurates India’s first private rocket launchpad
From left: AgniKul Cosmos co-founder and COO Moin SPM and CEO Srinath Ravichandran Agnikul Cosmos, a space technology startup based in Chennai, inaugurated India's first-ever privately designed and operated launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. The facility, designed by Agnikul and built in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), is divided into two sections: the Agnikul launchpad (ALP) and the Agnikul mission control centre (AMCC). They are separated by a distance of 4 kilometres. Agnikul Cosmos mission control The launchpad will support liquid-stage controlled launches and address the need for the ISRO's range operations team to monitor key flight safety parameters during launches. Read More Additionally, it has the ability to share data and other vital information with ISRO's Mission Control Center as required. In December, the … [Read more...] about Agnikul Cosmos inaugurates India’s first private rocket launchpad
Elon Musk’s ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet Isn’t Defamation, Jury Rules
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Elon Musk’s irate tweet calling a little-known British rescue diver “pedo guy” can be described as many things — juvenile, rude, out of line maybe — but it’s not defamation, a California jury of three men and five women declared Friday. According to the ruling which followed the four-day trial , Musk is not liable for damages. “My faith in humanity is restored,” Musk told reporters as he left the courtroom. The suit, which Musk characterized as a “shakedown” on Wednesday, sought unspecified damages. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $23.7 billion , as of December 3, 2019. The billionaire tech entrepreneur spent nearly four hours on the stand in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Wednesday, holding fast to his conceit that “pedo guy,” his description of Vernon Unsworth, the diver and cave expert involved in the 2018 rescue of a junior soccer team trapped in a Thailand cave system, is not synonymous with “child … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet Isn’t Defamation, Jury Rules
13 Tech Leaders Talk About Their Favorite Lifestyle And Productivity Apps
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There’s a staggering variety of apps on the market today designed to help us manage our schedules, monitor our health, boost our productivity, calm our nerves, keep our to-do lists in order—and anything and everything in between. There are so many that “shopping around” for the best options on offer can be overwhelming. Tech leaders not only spend their days building and using apps but also staying up to date on the latest offerings, so they’re a great source for discovering the best business- and personal-use apps available. Below, 13 members of Forbes Technology Council share their favorite lifestyle and productivity apps and explain how these technologies help them succeed. 1. 1Password I can’t recommend a password manager strongly enough. Everyone should be using one and should have unique, randomly generated, strong passwords for every online service (and two-factor authentication when available). I’ve been a … [Read more...] about 13 Tech Leaders Talk About Their Favorite Lifestyle And Productivity Apps
72% think the Thai government are “stalling”, 60% say leave the Monarchy alone
PHOTO: เยาวชนปลดแอก - Free YOUTH 72.4% of people polled in a recent Suan Dusit Poll say that the government should “immediately seek negotiations with the protesters and not to buy time.” The private survey was conducted by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University. The poll was conducted between October 19 – 22 in the wake of the central city rallies, the hosing down of the protesters at Pathumwan intersection and imposing of a State of Emergency. 5,738 people were surveyed around Thailand about the ongoing political impasse, the demands of the protesters and the response from the Thai government. Why have the numbers of political rallies have increased? (Respondents were allowed to give more than one answer, percentages rounded off to the nearest .1 of a percent) Related news Things to know about Thai culture 8 mins ago Police officer accidentally shoots colleague at Bangkok police station 20 mins ago • The protesters are not … [Read more...] about 72% think the Thai government are “stalling”, 60% say leave the Monarchy alone
Northeast Thai teen dies after falling from building
Photo by MGR online. A teenager in northeast Thailand tragically died after falling from his school’s building on November 10. Thai media reported that this recent death came after a few similar cases in Nakhon Ratchasima province this year. The teenager who died was a 14 year old boy. His body was found on the ground next to the school building in the main city district. A school director told police she had been notified that the boy did not return home that evening. Teachers and staff then searched for him and found his school bag on the fifth floor, and his shoes on the sixth floor. They then found the boy’s body outside near the building. It is believed the boy jumped from the building although that has not yet been confirmed. Related news Things to know about Thai culture 8 mins ago Police officer accidentally shoots colleague at Bangkok police station 20 mins ago Video footage from before the boy was found … [Read more...] about Northeast Thai teen dies after falling from building
Officials confirm Koh Larn will remain open to domestic visitors for now
PHOTO: Richard Barton / Flickr Officials in Pattaya and Koh Larn say there are currently no plans to close the island to visitors despite a man who worked briefly at a local restaurant testing positive for Covid-19. It’s understood the worker was employed from April 3 to April 6, before quitting. During his short employment stint, he visited a number of nightlife venues in Pattaya during the course of one evening, before returning to the island. The name of the restaurant where he worked has not been released. The man was later contacted by contact-tracers and subsequently tested positive for the virus. The Pattaya News reports that the restaurant on Koh Larn was closed for 3 days, with officials testing several people the man had come into contact with. It’s understood all have tested negative but are self-isolating for 14 days. No other infections have been recorded on the island, with officials confirming it can remain open to domestic tourists, with strict disease … [Read more...] about Officials confirm Koh Larn will remain open to domestic visitors for now