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Solar plane completes epic round-the-world trip
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2016
» First airplane to circle the world powered only by the sun, Solar Impulse 2 completes historic round-the-world journey.
Britain votes to leave EU, PM to resign (UPDATED FRI)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/06/2016
» Hold on to your hats. British voters have opted to leave the European Union, PM David Cameron is resigning and there is likely to be a turbulent day ahead in world financial markets as governments and investors digest the news.
Medical tourism: Falling oil prices & Middle East tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
First world drone grand prix won by 15-year old
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/03/2016
» Million dollar drone grand prix held in Dubai for first time with 150 teams from around the world, won by 15-year old drone pilot.
UK Election: Conservatives win British election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/05/2015
» Britain's Conservative Party won an unexpected majority in the House of Commons. The Scottish National Party was the other big winner, while Labour, the Liberal Democrats and UKIP were big losers.
Tourism recovery: Up 16%
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2015
» One year after the Bangkok shutdown protests, tourists have flocked back to Thailand, with arrivals in January jumping 16.3% despite a 46% plunge in Russian visitors.
Solar plane lands in Myanmar
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/03/2015
» Solar Impulse 2 is in Mandalay, Myanmar, the closest the solar-powered aircraft is going to get to Thailand. Next stop: Chongqing, China.
Thai workers in Israel are dying, and it's got to stop (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2015
» Working up to 17 hours a day in often dangerous working conditions with no day off, roughly two Thai workers die every month on Israeli farms.
What's new in business news: November 13, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/11/2014
» Sorayuth & Bangkok Film Festival bribery cases revived, Prayut calls for tighter Asean cooperation especially on trade & anti-human trafficking, & UK to offer £600 24-hour visa service.
Asian Games begin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/09/2014
» Pop star Psy kicked off the Asian Games "Gangnam Style" in an energetic, K-Pop-fuelled ceremony Friday as North Korean athletes received loud cheers from South Korean fans.