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Quake reveals Japan woefully unprepared to help foreigners
Published on 16/09/2018
» TOKYO: The powerful earthquake that hit Japan's popular tourist destination of Hokkaido, the country's northernmost main island, has highlighted a lack of preparedness to provide information to foreign visitors in a time of a disaster.
Momota ends Khosit's Japan Open title quest
Published on 16/09/2018
» TOKYO: Japan's reigning world champion Kento Momota won his first Japan Open title on Sunday, beating Khosit Phetpradab in straight games.
Luxembourg FM sparks Italy ire with 'fascist' jibe
AFP, Published on 16/09/2018
» ROME - Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn drew the ire of Italy's Matteo Salvini Sunday after accusing the far-right interior minister of using "fascist" methods, in a worsening spat over immigration between the two men.
Ronaldo off the mark as Juventus maintain 100% record
AFP, Published on 16/09/2018
» MILAN - Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first competitive goals for Juventus on Sunday, with a second-half double by the Portuguese star giving the Italian champions a 2-1 Serie A win over Sassuolo to make it four victories from as many games.
Thais and Nigerians busted in romance scam swoop
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2018
» Police have nabbed 17 suspects believed to be working with eight romance scam gangs which allegedly cheated 48 female victims out of nearly six million baht.
Ban Plainern's glory under threat
News, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2018
» Ban Plainern, a residence of the late Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse -- the Great Craftsman of Siam -- is under grave threat from a gigantic condominium construction project on a nearby plot of land.
Smart ID cards ease patient stress
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/09/2018
» Chiang Mai: Smart ID cards are helping ease patient worries about their ability to meet the cost of treatment, especially if they cannot find ready cash to pay up front as they had to do in the past.
Further warrants to be sought over cop's Ponzi fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2018
» Police will seek warrants for the arrest of another 17 suspects associated with the Ponzi network allegedly operated by Pol Maj Gen Suthip Palitkusolthat, a deputy chief at the Royal Thai Police human resources office.
Six flood-hit provinces brace for Typhoon Mangkhut damage
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2018
» Communities across six different provinces are preparing for potential impacts that Typhoon Mangkhut-related storms may have on areas that are already flood-ravaged.
Calls mount for online campaigning
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2018
» Many Thais do not want to ban political parties from campaigning in social media ahead of the general election, saying they would feel deprived of information and freedom, according to an opinion poll.