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Indonesia mourns as tsunami death toll climbs
Reuters, Published on 01/10/2018
» PALU, Indonesia: The toll from an earthquake and tsunami soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
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Kyrgyzstan promotes its traditional mare's milk to lure tourists
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2022
» BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan is seeking to attract more tourists by promoting its traditional kumis - fermented mare's milk - which locals drink and bathe in and say is good for their health.
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Swiss 'zero star hotel' offers sleepless nights
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2022
» SAILLON, Switzerland: "I couldn't sleep," and "my room was too noisy," may be complaints hoteliers dread from guests, but for the Riklin brothers that is the entire point of their latest 'zero star hotel' art installation.
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Cannabis pop-up truck proves popular with tourists
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2022
» "Amnesia", "Jack Haze", and "Night Nurse" are among marijuana strains on sale at a pop-up truck in Bangkok, as retailers cash in on demand for the newly decriminalised substance from foreigners and locals alike.
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Japan's Kirin against plan by Myanmar partner to end venture
Reuters, Published on 24/11/2021
» TOKYO: Japanese drinks company Kirin Holdings said on Wednesday it objected to a plan by its partner in Myanmar to liquidate a brewery joint venture there.
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Thai women arrested in Singapore karaoke bar probe
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2021
» Singapore police are investigating several karaoke bars for breaching coronavirus restrictions and have arrested 20 foreign women, including at least one Thai, for alleged "vice-related activities" after an outbreak linked to the nightspots, authorities said.
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Activist Andy Hall cleared in pineapple defamation case
Reuters, Published on 11/05/2021
» A rights activist hit with almost a decade of lawsuits after raising concerns about labour conditions at a Prachuap Khiri Khan pineapple company received a court decision Tuesday clearing him in the final case against him.
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Thailand in a green rush
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2021
» BURI RAM: People flocked to a cannabis exhibition as interest and demand in the plant surges after the government unlocked hemp use in food and cosmetics in the latest move to promote a new cash crop.
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Hong Kong activists rally in support of Thai protesters
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2020
» HONG KONG: A small group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied outside the Thai consulate in the Asian financial hub on Monday to show solidarity with protesters in Thailand demonstrating against the government and monarchy.
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Starbucks adds plant-based items to Thai, Asian menus
Reuters, Published on 08/09/2020
» HONG KONG: Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday it will add plant-based food and beverages to menus across Asia from September, including products from Impossible Foods, Oatly and Beyond Meat Inc, as it targets more environment-conscious diners.
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