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Dogs blowtorched alive at brutal Indonesia animal markets
Associated Press, Published on 24/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Campaigners are calling for the closure of Indonesian animal markets touted as tourist attractions where dogs are bludgeoned by the thousands and blow-torched alive.
Victoria's Secret used 'stolen' filthy water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2018
» Victoria's Secret Massage should brace for more legal trouble as police are now considering charging it for the unauthorised use of groundwater.
Red-light menace
News, Postbag, Published on 24/01/2018
» Re: "Govt strives for trafficking fight lift", (BP, Jan 22).
How to use the tax treaty with Cambodia
Business, Published on 23/01/2018
» The new double-taxation agreement between Thailand and Cambodia officially took effect on Jan 1 for withholding tax and corporate income tax. The two countries only signed the agreement on Sept 7 last year but rushed to complete the ratification process on Dec 26. This super-fast track is a part of a consolidated strategic action plan for the Asean Economic Community (AEC) to support regional competitiveness.
Smorgasbord of Japanese experience at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2018
» CentralWorld will reserve many of its zones for activities to inspire people who love Japanese culture during Japan Expo Thailand, from Friday until Sunday.
Malaysia arrests two men linked to Islamic State
Reuters, Published on 22/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has arrested two men believed to have links with militant group Islamic State, including one who allegedly walked around its capital armed with a knife aiming to kill Buddhist monks, police said on Monday.
'This Is Us,' 'Veep' casts take top SAG TV series awards
Associated Press, Published on 22/01/2018
» LOS ANGELES: This Is Us won the top drama series trophy at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, making up for the Emmy and Golden Globe honours that eluded it and taking a stand for broadcast network TV amid growing online competition.
Police boast of anti-trafficking achievements
News, Published on 22/01/2018
» Thai police boasted several achievements in fighting human trafficking last year, highlighting prosecution against wrongdoers including government officials.
Hang Seng rise makes Hong Kong's richest even richer
Asia focus, Published on 22/01/2018
» The collective wealth of Hong Kong's 50 richest people has soared by a record US$60 billion to $307 billion, led by Li Ka-shing for the 20th consecutive year. The real estate tycoon added $5.7 billion to his wealth, raising his total fortune to $36 billion, Forbes magazine reported last week.
Against the flow
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 22/01/2018
» 'There used to be vendors hawking fresh vegetables in the sois and wholesale rice traders in several shophouses," Tip, a resident of Bangkok's Charoen Nakhon neighbourhood, notes.