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Asia's currency gain may be about to end
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/03/2018
» Asian currencies may be on the verge of a correction after completing the best year in at least two decades.
US reverses, will again allow elephant trophies
Associated Press, Published on 07/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has quietly decided once again to allow Americans to import the body parts of African elephants shot for sport, despite presidential tweets decrying the practice as a "horror show."
Gambia apologises to Thailand for sex tourism slur
AFP, Published on 07/03/2018
» BANJUL: The Gambia apologised to Thailand on Tuesday after its foreign minister said the Asian country was a haven for sex tourists, sparking a strongly worded protest from Bangkok.
Fukushima fish cause a big stink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» Consumer advocacy groups have called on the authorities to disclose the names of 12 Japanese restaurants that serve fish imported from Fukushima in Japan for the sake of public safety.
Thaksin graft trial gets second wind
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» The Supreme Court yesterday issued a new arrest warrant for fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and resumed his trial in absentia for the alleged manipulation of telecom concession fees 15 years ago, which the court suspects were used for personal gain.
Prison hospital plans 'first-class' upgrade to also treat public
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 07/03/2018
» The Corrections Department plans to expand and upgrade its hospital to "first-class standard", aiming to treat not only prisoners but also the general public.
PM scoffs at young Turk challenge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shrugged off talk of young bloods setting up a new political party to challenge regime supporters, saying people should vote for those who will provide good governance.
Alert sounds as storm front strikes country
News, Published on 07/03/2018
» Thunderstorms have been forecast for Thailand until Friday, the Meteorological Department says.
Srivara lauds black leopard probe team
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» Deputy national police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said Tuesday he would not replace the investigation team handling the high-profile wildlife poaching case involving construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta.
Teacher is probed after sex claim
News, Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 07/03/2018
» Kalasin: A schoolteacher in Muang municipality yesterday cried foul over a disciplinary probe against her after she tried to expose a colleague's sexual misconduct.