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Deputy PM warns, Sudarat explains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2017
» Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan called a press conference to defend herself after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon called her high-profile procession "improper".
Stock exchange could break record soon (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed up 0.83% or 14.19 points to 1,726.67 on Monday, on course to surpass the all-time high set on Jan 4, 1994.
Prayut discusses election date, trade with Trump
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised United States President Donald Trump his government will announce an election date next year. Mr Trump showed more interest in trade and investment.
Hunt for Yingluck begins (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2017
» A fresh manhunt has begun for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she was found guilty in absentia of negligence in overseeing a failed rice subsidy scheme and sentenced to five years in prison
Yingluck tells Supreme Court she was never dishonest (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2017
» Yingluck Shinawatra delivered a tearful closing statement to a Bangkok court on Tuesday, saying she did not act dishonestly in a multi-billion dollar rice subsidy scheme and giving six reasons in support.
Bangkok-born Tammy Duckworth becomes a US senator
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2016
» Bangkok-born (and former ISB student) Democratic US Rep Tammy Duckworth unseated Republican US Sen Mark Kirk in the US elections in Illinois, becoming the first Thai-American senator in the US Senate.
Referendum: Easy win for 'yes' vote (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2016
» The draft constitution cruised to an easy win on Sunday in the long-awaited referendum. Analysts say results showed that many people were fed up with politicians and their corrupt ways.
"Decide for yourself" PM tells people as politicians continue to take sides
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public not to allow themselves to be swayed by politicians' opinions on the draft charter and to make their own decision at the referendum vote on Aug 7.
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.
Learning vocabulary from the news
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2015
» One of the benefits for English learners in following the news is that you can dramatically improve your vocabulary in a relatively short time. Here are some ideas to help you