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Myanmar beauty queen wants apology from Korean organisers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/09/2014
» "I was put under duress to undergo head-to-toe cosmetic surgery which I refused... I didn't have breast implants, but I don't want to go into details, to preserve my dignity," she said.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/08/2014
» General Prayuth Chan-ocha is awaiting royal endorsement to become Thailand's 29th prime minister. The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has selected him to head the country's government by a vote of 191 for, 0 opposed and 3 abstentions.
Junta wins early post-coup praise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order’s (NCPO) performance is approved of by most people, according to a recent poll, but the honeymoon may not last long.
Junta takes on taxi mafia
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/06/2014
» Computers will eliminate mafia control of cab operations at Suvarnabhumi airport, 11th Military Circle Maj Gen Nirundorn Samutsakorn said on Wednesday.
What's new in business news: June 3, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2014
» Govt decides to keep energy & cooking gas subsidies, 40 satellite TV channels allowed to resume broadcasting & NCPO backs transport & water projects.
"All-out final battle" (updated Wednesday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of the the PDRC's "all-out final battle". The Senate is struggling to help find a solution to the political crisis, with one protest group demanding it appoint a new PM and another insisting that it doesn't.
As shutdown nears, anxiety grows
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/01/2014
» As the January 13 date for the anti-government protest movement's "Bangkok shutdown" approaches, anxiety is growing over the major disruptions it could cause.
Military leaders not taking sides (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/12/2013
» Update: The Supreme Commander has decided to organise a meeting with Suthep Thuagsuban after all, after the rally leader held a similar meeting with the private sector yesterday.
Impressive opening for SEA Games
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/12/2013
» Myanmar staged a colourful opening ceremony for the Southeast Asian Games Wednesday and Bangkok Post photographer Patipat Janthong was there.
Thai factories moving to Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» For years Europe stopped textile & garment exports from Myanmar. Now with democratic change, Europe will give Myanmar textiles a tariff advantage.