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Two 'homemade' bombs explode in Bangkok, one injured
AFP, Published on 02/02/2015
» BANGKOK - Two "homemade" bombs exploded near a popular shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Sunday evening, leaving one man with minor injuries, police said.
Asian stocks sink, euro near nine-year low
AFP, Published on 06/01/2015
» HONG KONG - Tokyo's Nikkei led an Asian share slump Tuesday following painful losses in New York and Europe, with fears sparked by the global slump in oil prices and the Greek political crisis.
Kim Kardashian wedding snap tops Instagram most-liked list
AFP, Published on 03/12/2014
» A tasteful image of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West exchanging a wedding kiss was the most-liked Instagram of 2014, the photo-oriented social media website said Wednesday.
Thai police detain 3 students as 'Hunger Games' screenings axed
AFP, Published on 20/11/2014
» BANGKOK - Thai police detained three university students at Bangkok cinemas on Thursday while at least two theatres in the junta-ruled nation cancelled opening screenings of "The Hunger Games".
India's car industry shifts back to faster lane
AFP, Published on 03/09/2014
» NEW DELHI - After two years of shrinking Indian sales, automakers are moving back into the fast lane as the economy picks up, although analysts say it may be a few years before the industry goes full throttle again.
World Cup fuels Thai TV sales
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» Sales of flat-panel televisions across Southeast Asia rose sharply in May as demand soared in the football-crazy region ahead of the World Cup, a report said Thursday.
Thai forces curb anti-coup flashmobs
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Thai police arrested seven anti-coup protesters after a flashmob rally held Sunday outside a Bangkok shopping centre in defiance of thousands of security forces deployed city-wide to enforce a ban on political gatherings.
US hopeful Thai military will show restraint
AFP, Published on 14/05/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States voiced confidence Tuesday that Thailand's military will not stage another coup as worries mount in Washington of fresh turmoil in its oldest Asian ally.
Nordqvist wins LPGA Thailand
AFP, Published on 23/02/2014
» PATTAYA - Anna Nordqvist completed a two shot pillar-to-post win at the $1.5 million Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, holding off a dramatic late challenge from world number one Park In-Bee.
US urges Thai dialogue
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday urged ally Thailand to find a peaceful way to resolve deep differences as it applauded restraint shown so far by authorities faced with major protests.