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Olympic Village repairs could take all week: Brazil
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Blocked toilets, dangerous wiring and other problems in Rio's Olympic Village will be resolved by the end of the week, Brazilian organizers said Monday as new reports emerged of embarrassing glitches.
Democrats begin convention to nominate Hillary
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» PHILADELPHIA - Democrats began a four-day meeting in Philadelphia on Monday that will end with the presidential nomination of Hillary Clinton, the first female to lead a major US political party's White House ticket.
Yahoo buyer Verizon: telecom giant with big ambitions
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - Verizon, which agreed Monday to acquire faded internet star Yahoo, grew from its roots as a regional telephone carrier to a top wireless company -- with ambitions to be much more.
Most voters undecided on Aug 7 polls
News, Published on 26/07/2016
» The outcome of the Aug 7 charter referendum is still anybody's guess with the latest findings of a leading opinion poll showing a high number of undecided voters.
Farmers plead for halt to S44 seizures in Surat Thani
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2016
» The Assembly of Southern Farmers yesterday petitioned the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry, demanding a halt to the Section 44 order covering reclamation of Sor Por Kor land in Surat Thani.
Sugary drinks key cause of ailments
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 26/07/2016
» Thai people's addiction to beverages with a high sugar content remains a prime cause of serious health problems, despite a recent health survey showing eating behaviour has improved, Deputy Prime Minister Narong Pipatanasai says.
NLA stands firm on using teak for House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is standing firm in its plan to use thousands of teak wood logs in the construction of the new parliament building.
EU wants reduction in trawler numbers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2016
» Despite expressing satisfaction with new laws to tackle illegal fishing, the European Union (EU) believes there are too many Thai fishing vessels which will deplete fish stocks if left unchecked.
Councillors to put brakes on budget
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/07/2016
» City councillors are likely to put the brakes on some projects which require tied-over funds in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's 76-billion-baht budget plan which has now passed its first reading, according to a source at City Hall.
THAI hopes to resume flights to US
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/07/2016
» Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) aims to resume flights to the United States, though they would be routed through either Seattle or San Francisco instead of Los Angeles, which was the previous destination.