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Why Kim Jong-un wanted a diplomatic offensive
News, Peter Apps, Published on 12/01/2018
» Last year Kim Jong-un shocked the world with the unexpected speed of his nuclear missile development, his brutal crackdown on apparent rivals and suspicions that he ordered the assassination of his half-brother with a chemical nerve agent. This year, the North Korean leader is opening January with a diplomatic offensive -- but that doesn't mean a change of strategy.
Dek Thai 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/01/2018
» Thai Children's Day is tomorrow and it's time to change you profile picture to when you were younger and cuter (and weren't liable to pay taxes). We here at Guru would like to celebrate this special day with some outstanding kids who have achieved unique accomplishments before they hit 18.
Seoul sends bitcoin on rollercoaster ride
AFP, Published on 11/01/2018
» Bitcoin and other virtual currencies were sent on rollercoaster rides in South Korea Thursday as the government said it was planning to ban cryptocurrency exchanges, before later backtracking.
Hyundai invests in Grab to get into SE Asia taxi app market
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2018
» SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co said on Thursday it had invested in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab, as it seeks to expand into the region to reduce its reliance on China following a damaging diplomatic row between Seoul and Beijing.
Private sector urges BoT to act on baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The private sector has asked the government and the Bank of Thailand to hold a meeting on finding ways to curb the baht's rapid gains, which is putting the baht among the top-performing currencies in Asia.
All in the planning
News, Postbag, Published on 11/01/2018
» In a Jan 9 report on the withdrawal of plans for a "skywalk" over the Chao Phraya River, Deputy Bangkok governor Jumpol Sampaopol stated that "similar walkways had been built in many big cities including London and Paris".
South Korea: Credit Trump for N.Korea talks
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2018
» SEOUL: US President Donald Trump told his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in on Wednesday he is open to talking with North Korea, the South's presidential office said after the two leaders spoke by telephone.
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.
Explosion on Iranian oil tanker off China -ministry
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2018
» BEIJING: There was an explosion aboard the Iranian oil tanker that collided with a Chinese grain ship after rescue crews tried to use foam to extinguish the fire, China's Transport Ministry (MoT)said in a statement on Wednesday.
Mastercard notes slight increase in local consumer sentiment
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Local consumers were optimistic about the Thai economy in the second half of 2017, with a slight increase in the Mastercard Index of Consumer Confidence from the previous six months.