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Stock exchange could break record soon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed up 0.83% or 14.19 points to 1,726.67 on Monday, on course to surpass the all-time high set on Jan 4, 1994.
Ed Sheeran Bangkok concert in doubt
Published on 17/10/2017
» Next month's sold-out Bangkok concert by English singing sensation Ed Sheeran is on hold and could be cancelled after he suffered a broken arm in a bicycle-car collision.
39 dead in 'terror-arson' fires in Portugal, Spain
Published on 17/10/2017
» LISBON, Portugal (AP) _ Late season wildfires that broke out over the weekend in Portugal have killed at least 35 people, including a 1-month-old infant, authorities said Monday, making 2017 by far the deadliest year on record for forest blazes in the country.
Turkey-backed Iraq overruns Kurds in Kirkuk
Associated Press, Published on 17/10/2017
» KIRKUK, Iraq: Kurdish forces were withdrawing from Kirkuk on Monday as Iraqi federal forces moved in to the disputed city and seized oil fields and other infrastructure amid soaring tensions over last month’s Kurdish vote for independence.
Xi Jinping gets set to amass more power
Reuters, Published on 17/10/2017
» BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to amass even greater power at a Communist Party Congress this week, promoting close allies, having his guiding thought enshrined in the party constitution and possibly assuming a title to put him on par with Mao Zedong.
Huge deluge on the way
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2017
» A fresh round of torrential downpours is expected in the lower Central region including Bangkok over the next few days because of a monsoon trough, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Sudarat stunt spurs political ban warning
News, Published on 17/10/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon threatened yesterday to delay lifting a years-long ban on political activities after one party was accused of exploiting the recent one-year anniversary of the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Raids net 50 suspects, mostly Africans
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/10/2017
» More than 50 foreign nationals, mainly of African origin, were arrested Monday for various transgressions, ranging from illegal entry and visa overstaying to drug offences, as authorities raided 11 locations in Bangkok and Samut Prakan.
Discipline breach finding in Yingluck case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2017
» A former deputy chief of Metropolitan Police Division 5 seriously breached police discipline by helping former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra flee to a border province in August, officials said Monday.
Further state aid sought for digital TV
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/10/2017
» The Digital TV Operators Association will today submit a fresh proposal to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to request more state assistance in easing broadcasters' financial burden and business difficulties.