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Olympics opinion: North Korea yes, Russia no
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» The North Koreans are coming, a surprising development that adds a bit of intrigue to the Winter Olympics.
Fad teeth braces banned
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Authorities have banned online sales of unapproved "fad" teeth braces promoted by actors and net idols, warning they may be substandard and could even prove fatal.
Top cops face probe over Sek party pics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» An inquiry panel has been set up to consider disciplinary action against two senior policemen in Nakhon Si Thammarat who were seen in a picture attending a party with controversial rock singer Sek Loso, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Malaysia scraps mandatory death sentence for drugs
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed an amendment to end the country's mandatory death sentencing of drug traffickers.
Ajinomoto returns to Myanmar with ingredient from Thailand
Published on 20/09/2017
» YANGON: Japanese seasoning and food maker Ajinomoto Co has restarted sales of its namesake seasoning in Myanmar through a local subsidiary, aiming to cater to growing demand after suspending business in the country in 2000.
Australia to mandate police access to encrypted messages
Kyodo News, Published on 14/07/2017
» SYDNEY -- The Australian government announced Friday it will introduce new laws that will compel social media companies like Google and Facebook help law enforcement access encrypted online messages from suspected terrorists and criminals.
Indonesia seizes 1000kg of meth smuggled from China
Kyodo News, Published on 13/07/2017
» Indonesian police, in cooperation with Taiwanese police, have seized one tonne of crystal methamphetamine attempted to be smuggled into the country from China, the police said Thursday.
Blue Volunteers Youth Summer Camp: building voluntary spirits
Published on 30/05/2017
» As part of a corporate strategy to build strong communities in areas surrounding Bangkok Airways' privately-operated airports and along 12 major routes around the country, Bangkok Airways has launched Blue Volunteers Youth Summer Camp project with the objective of building voluntary spirit among local youths who will reinforce Bangkok Airways' various CSR projects in their areas.
Philippines' war on drugs: detentions, legal cases surge
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2017
» FOCUS: The Philippine government's war on drugs, implemented starting nearly a year ago upon the assumption into power of President Rodrigo Duterte, has not only resulted in the deaths of thousands of defiant suspected drug personalities, but also left jails swelling with more inmates and more legal cases piling up, authorities recently said.
Asean summit opens with concerns over threats to peace, stability
Published on 29/04/2017
» MANILA - Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) kicked off their summit on Saturday with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressing concerns over threats to regional peace and stability, while also stressing the need to tackle pressing issues like drug trafficking and terrorism.