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'Betrayed' Rossi revs up rivalry with Marquez
AFP, Published on 12/03/2016
» MILAN - Italian MotoGP star Valentino Rossi has revved up his rivalry with Marc Marquez on the cusp of the new season by cutting all ties with the Spaniard amid accusations of betrayal and lies in a fiery end to last season.
B300m seizure from ex-senator over lottery fraud
King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/03/2016
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has resolved to impound 300 million baht of assets owned by former Loei senator Srisook Roongwisai and others over an alleged 25-billion-baht lottery scam in the Northeast.
Power up
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/03/2016
» Last month we rushed to see Deadpool. This month it's all about Batman V Superman. And what's that we hear? X-Men: Apocalypse is coming in May? Our obsession with ridiculously chiseled people in capes, red underwear and crazy healing abilities never ceases. If you're wondering why none of these movies are ever based Bangkok, Dear Readers, it's because not everyone with super powers is suited for our beloved city.
Google honours revered Thai teacher with logo Doodle
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2016
» "Happy 85th Birthday Ratchanee Sripaiwan!," Google remembers late author of Thailand's most famous primary school textbook series.
Google honours revered Thai teacher with logo Doodle
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2016
» Internet giant Google on Friday replaced the logo on its Thailand search engine with a “Google Doodle” celebrating the birthday of a late Thai teacher determined to teach pupils the language through her popular textbooks.
Rice out, beans in as farmers go back to school
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/03/2016
» Rice farmer Prapatpon Rungsatien perches on a plastic chair in a Chai Nat classroom. Ceiling fans stir the humid air as she and 49 of her neighbours hunker down for a talk on Southeast Asian economics.
Rising seas swamp Marshall Islands
AFP, Published on 11/03/2016
» MAJURO (MARSHALL ISLANDS) - Residents in low-lying areas of the Marshall Islands were braced for ongoing flooding Friday, as a series of high tides underscores the Pacific island nation's vulnerability to climate change.
Prayut hopes ACD opens new chapter of prosperity
News, Prayut Chan-o-cha, Published on 11/03/2016
» Today, we embarked on another historic step of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). You may recall the 1st ACD Ministerial Meeting hosted by Thailand in Cha-am 14 years ago, where the 17 Asian countries agreed to launch the ACD process, based on the principle that the ACD should provide a platform for ministers and leaders to exchange views in a friendly and creative context and build confidence among all participants. As ACD chair, I would like to welcome Nepal as the 34th ACD member state and believe that Nepal's potential would make the ACD stronger and further enhance our international profile.
Uihlein sets early pace at Thailand Classic
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 11/03/2016
» Hua Hin: Big-hitting American Peter Uihlein fired a record-equalling 64 to take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the US$1.75 million True Thailand Classic presented by Chang in Hua Hin yesterday.
Fest and feast on river bank
Sports, Published on 11/03/2016
» Thailand's largest charity event, the 2016 King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament, kicked off yesterday in Bangkok on the banks of the Chaophraya River.