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New CIA chief's dark Thai past
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/03/2018
» The new head of the CIA, Gina Haspel, appointed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, is a deeply controversial figure. Despite the support of many in the US intelligence community, she is regarded with suspicion by others for her involvement in the agency's black-site detention facilities.
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has died at 76
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/03/2018
» Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space even though his body was paralysed by disease, has died, a family spokesman said early on Wednesday. He was 76.
Land of joyless smiles
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/03/2018
» If cold weather and a lack of sunlight in winter are enough to get you down, chances are you're not Finnish.
Red bull heir not 'wanted'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/03/2018
» The “Red Notice” for Red Bull heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, wanted in Thailand in relation to a hit-and-run incident in 2012, has disappeared from the Interpol website.
City governor voices alarm over rabies surge
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/03/2018
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang voiced concern on Thursday over the number of rabies cases reported in the city, which has over 100,000 stray dogs.
Khon Kaen up in arms over 'stupidity' letter
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/03/2018
» Second Army Region commander Tharakorn Thamwinthorn believes Khon Kaen deputy governor Suchai Butsara may be the victim of an unlucky accident or a deliberate set-up as a letter reportedly signed by the official causes controversy ahead of a visit to the province by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Man caught in park with dismembered black bear
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/03/2018
» Forest rangers in Prachuap Khiri Khan have arrested a 52-year-old man in possession of the dismembered carcass of an Asian black bear, a dead civet and a long-barreled shotgun and ammunition.
85% of aid for poor stolen, now exceeds B100m
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/03/2018
» Graft-busters investigating systemic embezzlement of funds from protection centres for the destitute report the total theft uncovered now exceeds 100 million baht and has been found in 49 provinces.
Nitirat chief warns of new 'Black May'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thammasat law lecturer and Nitirat group leader Worachet Pakeerut has warned against appointing an outsider prime minister after the election, saying the country should have learnt its lesson after the bloodshed of Black May in 1992.
Regime under fire as it rains cash on villagers
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/03/2018
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government plans to inject 30 billion baht into more than 82,000 villages nationwide amid criticism it is aiming to score political points ahead of the general election that is expected next February.