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Iran cases surge, new Malaysia, Singapore infections: Virus update
Published on 01/03/2020
» Four new infections were reported in Malaysia and Singapore after Thailand, the United States and Australia recorded their first deaths caused by the coronavirus and cases in Iran and South Korea jumped by 376 but the number of new deaths fell in the epicentre of Hubei, China.
Trump tweets show disturbing side of social media
News, John Lloyd, Published on 06/02/2017
» Last March, three months before Britons voted to take the United Kingdom out of the European Union, then Prime Minister David Cameron asked Daily Mail proprietor Lord Rothermere to fire the newspaper's editor, Paul Dacre. The press baron, descendant of the family which did more than any other to create the British tabloid press, refused, and did not even tell Dacre of the request until after the result of the referendum. The incident, reported by the BBC, has not been denied by any of the parties involved.
China must act peacefully despite tough talk
News, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 21/07/2016
» In April, Chinese President Xi Jinping told foreign ministers from 26 countries at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in the Chinese capital that Beijing is committed in maintaining peace and stability in the region and pledged to work with Southeast Asia in turning the South China Sea into a "sea of peace, friendship and cooperation".
Japan outraged as video purportedly shows hostage beheaded
Published on 01/02/2015
» TOKYO — Japan and other nations condemned with outrage and horror on Sunday the beheading purportedly by the Islamic State group of Kenji Goto, a journalist who sought through his coverage of Syria to convey the plight of refugees, children and other victims of war.
Teen pregnancy: Growing problem in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2013
» Births in Thailand falling but teen births rising fast (43% in last 10 years). Govt looking to follow successful UK teen birth reduction program.
Cambodia's King Sihanouk dies in Beijing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2012
» First becoming king in 1941 at age 18 & guiding Cambodia through much of the 20th century, King Sihanouk has passed away at age 89.
Still the fastest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2012
» Usain Bolt left no doubt that he is still the world's fastest human with a decisive victory in the men's 100m final at the London Games on Sunday. Meanwhile, Thailand's only medal winner so far has returned home.
First transgender flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2011
» "Thai hospitality, Thai food and Thai ladyboys" national treasures that make Thailand unique.