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Keep watch on corruption
News, Postbag, Published on 28/07/2019
» I'm delighted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha included fighting corruption as one of the main policies of his new government, for corruption has been omni-present in our past regimes.
Iran 'does not seek confrontation,' says FM after tanker seizure
AFP, Published on 23/07/2019
» MANAGUA - Iran does not seek confrontation with Britain amid a row over seized tanker ships, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday in a message directed at likely incoming premier Boris Johnson.
Doubleplusgood?
News, Postbag, Published on 22/06/2019
» Re: "Orwellian Thailand", (PostBag, June 20).
Something fishy at ONCB
News, Postbag, Published on 09/06/2019
» Re: "ONCB warns of pot extract contamination", (BP, June 7). ONCB secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk said high levels of pesticides and cadmium were found in nearly 18 tonnes of cannabis while about two tonnes were found contaminated with cadmium.
Jimmy Carr makes triumphant return
Life, Published on 03/04/2019
» Jimmy Carr joins a growing list of comedians brought to the City of Angels by the Comedy Club Bangkok team Chris Wegoda and Drew McCreadie. The pair has seen Bangkok comedy grow from pub back rooms to plush hotels, and while perfect for TED talks, are hotel conference rooms a touch too clinical for a Jimmy Carr gig? Thankfully not. The Westin Grande ballroom on Sukhumvit Road is warmly lit, well-staffed, and perfectly adequate to accommodate Jimmy Carr-sized crowds.
Brexit fears for British shop owners in Germany
AFP, Published on 31/03/2019
» BERLIN - As the United Kingdom grapples with its Brexit drama, the uncertainty around its decision to leave the EU persuaded Dale Carr to close down her Berlin shop selling British goods.
Ready or not? Britain's 'no deal' planning
AFP, Published on 27/03/2019
» LONDON - If Britain's political system fails to break its Brexit logjam, the country is faced with the prospect of crashing out of the European Union on April 12.
Rags-to-riches Skoda mulls post-Brexit sales woes
AFP, Published on 20/03/2019
» MLADá BOLESLAV (CZECH REPUBLIC) - Once the butt of jokes, Czech-made Skoda cars have won over Brits, but the UK's looming exit from the European Union could deal a heavy blow to the brand and the entire Czech economy.
Shoes and stripes: Brits present Ferragamo, Cavalli shows
AFP, Published on 23/02/2019
» MILAN - British designers on Saturday presented fashion collections for two Italian houses at Milan fashion week, with one inspired by shoes as key items, and the other by tiger motifs.
Pop rockers The 1975 win big at Brits
AFP, Published on 21/02/2019
» LONDON: Pop rockers The 1975 stole the show at British pop music's annual celebration on Wednesday, winning the coveted Best Album Brit award with US singer Pink also honoured.