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Somkid talks up economic growth
News, Chatrudee Theparat and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2018
» Favourable geopolitics and drastic reform are the key factors driving Thailand's prosperity as it aims for well-balanced and sustainable growth over the long term, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Palestinian anger as US ends funding for UN agency
AFP, Published on 01/09/2018
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Palestinians reacted angrily Saturday to a US decision to end all funding for the UN agency that assists three million needy refugees, seeing it as a new policy shift aimed at undermining their cause.
'Australia's Guantanamo' looms over Pacific summit
AFP, Published on 02/09/2018
» NAURU: Pacific leaders meet in Nauru to discuss regional challenges this week, with the host nation keen to deflect attention from its Canberra-funded migration detention camp dubbed "Australia's Guantanamo" by critics.
China's 'Silk Road' project runs into debt jam
AFP, Published on 02/09/2018
» BEIJING - China's massive and expanding "Belt and Road" trade infrastructure project is running into speed bumps as some countries begin to grumble about being buried under Chinese debt.
Pompeo lands in Pakistan seeking 'reset' in US ties
AFP, Published on 05/09/2018
» ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Islamabad Wednesday to meet new Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he was hoping to "reset the relationship" with Pakistan which has worsened in recent months.
School with only one teacher in dire need of staff
Sitthipoj Kebui, Published on 05/09/2018
» PHICHIT: Come rain or shine, Sommai Wichai is always busy - teaching pupils from kindergarten to primary education level, attending regular meetings and doing everything else that needs doing at Wat Hong School.
VW heads to court over 'dieselgate'
AFP, Published on 10/09/2018
» BRUNSWICK, Germany: The first major German court case against Volkswagen over the "dieselgate" scandal that has shaken up the car industry opened Monday, as investors pursue the world's largest automaker for billions in compensation.
Khon Kaen light rail plan set
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/09/2018
» Khon Kaen's ambitious plan to develop its own light rail network is about to be realised as the proposal will be vetted by the Land Traffic Management Commission later this month, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Pro-hunting nations block whale sanctuary bid
AFP, Published on 12/09/2018
» FLORIANOPOLIS (BRAZIL) - Pro-whaling nations on Tuesday blocked a near two-decade effort to create a South Atlantic haven for the endangered marine mammals, deepening divisions at an already fractious International Whaling Commission meeting in Brazil.
IWC passes Brazil project to protect whales
AFP, Published on 14/09/2018
» FLORIANOPOLIS (BRAZIL) - Tempers flared at the International Whaling Commission on Thursday as it voted to back a Brazilian proposal which would safeguard the marine mammals in perpetuity, after a bitter debate.