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Rock and roll legend Fats Domino dies
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» NEW ORLEANS: Fats Domino, the amiable rock `n' roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music while honouring the traditions of the Crescent City, has died. He was 89.
Tougher screenings for all US-bound flights
Associated Press, Published on 26/10/2017
» DUBAI: All flights to the United States will be subject to new security screening procedures before takeoff, including both American citizens and foreigners possibly facing security interviews from airline employees, the US government said Wednesday.
King to preside over grand, solemn ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2017
» The day of the nation's deepest grief has arrived when hundreds of thousands of mourners will pack into Sanam Luang and surrounding areas to bid final farewell to their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej at his royal cremation.
Prison inmates to pay their last respects
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 26/10/2017
» Inmates in prisons across the country will be given the chance to lay dok mai chan, the funeral cremation flowers, to bid farewell and pay tribute to the late monarch.
Equestrian princess leads by example
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 26/10/2017
» For almost three decades, the 29th Cavalry Battalion, King's Guard, proudly served under the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Their mission on Sunday, however, will be even more special, not only because it will be the last tribute to the revered King as part of the royal procession, but also because of its leader.
Foreigners join mourning Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 26/10/2017
» As hundreds of thousands of Thai mourners swarmed the Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds Wednesday, ahead of the royal cremation ceremony Thursday for the late King, some foreigners also came to join the nation in bidding a final farewell to the beloved late King of Thailand.
King, Queen of Bhutan arrive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2017
» His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, his queen and his 1-year-old son are among the royals and distinguished guests from foreign countries that have flown in to attend the royal cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Ratchanok wins Paris opener
Sports, Published on 26/10/2017
» Fresh from her stunning victory at the Denmark Open, Ratchanok Intanon continued her fine form at the US$325,000 (approximately 10.8 million baht) French Open yesterday.
Deng offers some crucial lessons for Xi
News, Tom Orlik, Published on 26/10/2017
» China's 19th Party Congress is drawing to a close with General Secretary Xi Jinping's power affirmed and enhanced. Mr Xi's three-hour speech on China's "new era" was greeted with rapturous applause by delegates in the Great Hall of the People. The rest of the population had the chance to clap along on a new video game. His name will be included in the Party constitution, alongside Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. The new lineup of the Politburo Standing Committee was announced yesterday, and sees his loyal advisers elevated to the top ranks of the leadership.
Royal legacy lives on, foundation vows
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/10/2017
» Despite the passing of the country's revered monarch, the Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation, a royal-sponsored initiative that specialises in rural development using the sufficiency philosophy, vows to uphold the royal legacy to improve the living conditions of folks living upcountry.