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Migrant smuggling in SE Asia a $2bn industry, UN says
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2015
» Migrant smuggling has become a US$2-billion industry for criminal gangs that are using Southeast Asia as both a source and destination for illegal labour, a United Nations report released Tuesday concludes.
Bill Gates still world's richest man
Online Reporters, Published on 02/03/2015
» Bill Gates was once again on top as the world's richest person on Forbes' 29th annual ranking of the world's billionaires.
Obama: Thailand is partner and ally
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2015
» US President Barack Obama told Thailand’s new ambassador that Washington considers Thailand as a partner and ally, despite differences over last year’s coup and the current military government.
UN predicts more tourists in 2015
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2015
» Oil prices at an unprecedented low will provide an incentive for more people to pack their bags and travel abroad this year, the United Nations tourism agency says.
JAL is Asia's top on-time airline
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2015
» Japan Airlines (JAL) has been named the most punctual carrier in the Asia-Pacific region last year by information service FlightStats.
US asks Thailand to lift martial law
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2015
» The United States has repeated its call for Thailand to lift martial law and that the government continue its efforts to complete its road map to reform, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Sek Wannamethee.
Thai human rights commission fails appraisal
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2014
» An international panel evaluating world human rights organisations has recommended the downgrading of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC).
Suvarnabhumi a mobile hot spot
Online Reporters, Published on 05/12/2014
» Suvarnabhumi is second among airports in Southeast Asia when it comes to travellers spending time on their mobile phones, a survey says.
Obama sends HM King birthday note
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2014
» United States President Barack Obama sent well wishes to His Majesty the King on Thursday for the King's 87th birthday tomorrow, saying he valued positive bilateral ties.
Thailand improves in corruption index
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2014
» Thailand has moved up 17 places to 85th in the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index rankings from 102nd in the previous year.