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Four-figure rents loom large as Bangkok office market revives
Spectrum, Published on 12/10/2014
» The Bangkok office market has seen little movement for the past six years, ever since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered a financial crisis in the United States that spread to markets far and wide. Political turmoil in Thailand, meanwhile, has caused many businesses to think twice before committing to new ventures and in turn curbed demand for office space.
Bangkok's bridge problem
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2014
» Three Bangkok bridges are causing a problem during the rainy season.
Koh Tao murders: Confessions have not been retracted, say police. (Updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2014
» (Latest) Did the two Myanmar suspects confess to the murders of two British tourists on Koh Tao or didn't they? Pol Maj Gen Praween Pongsirin insists they did. So does the translator who allegedly heard them (interview included).
Scando stylings
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 12/10/2014
» Cast aside any thoughts of amicable mass murderers when considering this bright new all-day venue in Sathon. Set in a cosy square space on an accessible soi, the style is a mishmash of cafes and restaurants you could find in any global city of style, particularly Copenhagen where the main partner spent her formative years. There are plenty of details for the aesthetics crowd to enjoy (courtesy of the other main partner) including high and low timber tables, recycled timber, a signature wall of light-bulbed letters and some arrangements that cater well to groups (book those early, particularly on weekends). The crowd is a 50-50 split between local and farang, with a stream of homesick Scandinavians getting their Euro fix. It’s good for a coffee, meal, drink, or more. There’s room for about 40 comfortably, and two narrow smoking perches outside.
Drivers brawl at NASCAR race
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» CONCORD (UNITED STATES) - NASCAR drivers brawled in the pit lane Saturday after a number of feisty incidents on the track, throwing the sport into the headlines for all the wrong reasons once more.
Putin orders troops back from Ukraine border ahead of talks
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered thousands of troops to withdraw from the border with Ukraine ahead of diplomatic talks on bringing peace to the Western-backed, former Soviet republic.
Four killed in blast in troubled Myanmar
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» YANGON - Four civilians including a 12-year-old boy were killed and several wounded when a mortar bomb hit a crowded road in conflict-hit eastern Myanmar, witnesses and police said on Sunday.
Six schools torched in Pattani
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2014
» Six schools in two districts of the southern border province of Pattani were severely damaged after being torched in an orchestrated attack early Sunday.
Feng Shanshan surges to victory in LPGA Malaysia event
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» China's Feng Shanshan ripped four birdies and an eagle through the final eight holes to shoot an eight-under 63 and overtake Pornanong Phatlum for victory at the LPGA Sime Darby Malaysia on Sunday.
Aussie Stosur retains Japan Open title
AFP, Published on 12/10/2014
» OSAKA (JAPAN) - Big-serving Australian Samantha Stosur retained a title for the first time in her career Sunday with a resounding 7-6, 6-3 victory over Zarina Diyas in the Japan Women's Open final.