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Thomas Cook halts operations, stranding passengers
Published on 23/09/2019
» LONDON: Tour operator and airline Thomas Cook said on Monday that it had collapsed, leaving hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded and scrambling to find a way home, after last-minute negotiations to obtain necessary financing for the debt-ridden company fell apart.
Prince Harry and family arrive in Cape Town for maiden tour
AFP, Published on 23/09/2019
» CAPE TOWN - Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and baby Archie arrived in South Africa on Monday, launching their first official family visit in the coastal city of Cape Town.
Hong Kong hotels look for ways to boost business
Published on 23/09/2019
» Hong Kong's hotels are cutting prices, selling "staycation" offers and asking staff to take unpaid leave, but their efforts are unlikely to turn the tide ahead of predictions for a bleak Golden Week holiday and the rest of the year, experts said.
MEA responds to the government “kick off” policy
Published on 23/09/2019
» Mr. Prasonk Kumpradit, Assistant Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), together with representatives of the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Office of the NBTC), The Telecommunications Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, and telecommunication entrepreneurs, participated at a meeting at Watthanawipat Building, MEA headquarters, Khlong Toei, on 19 September 2019, in response to the government policy to reorganise telecommunication lines in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan areas.
Tiger Zoo shuttered, but problem only gets worse
New York Times, Published on 23/09/2019
» SI RACHA, Chon Buri: When Thai park rangers raided a popular zoo famous for letting visitors feed and handle tigers, their grisly haul three years ago shocked the world: 1,600 tiger parts, including pelts, amulets fashioned from skins, scores of teeth, 40 dead cubs found in a freezer and 20 more preserved in jars.
'Moment of truth' at key UN climate summit
AFP, Published on 23/09/2019
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Some 60 world leaders came together at the UN Monday for a "climate emergency" summit aimed at reinvigorating the faltering Paris agreement, at a time when mankind is releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than at any time in history.
Vichai's estate sued over chopper crash compensation
Published on 23/09/2019
» The parents of a victim in the helicopter crash which killed Leicester City soccer club owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, is suing the deceased tycoon's family for 300 million baht in a civil suit.
No gains for Bangkok land
Published on 23/09/2019
» Bangkok land prices are expected to stay flat or drop this year for the first time in over a decade, largely because of the economic slowdown and the Land and Buildings Tax set to take effect early next year, say property analysts.
Handout scheme reaches 1m quota
Published on 23/09/2019
» The government’s 1,000-baht cash giveaway and the 15%-cash rebate scheme received overwhelming support from people on the first day of registration, with the first million recipients signing up in less than 14 hours.
Royal couple condemn violence against women in S.Africa
AFP, Published on 23/09/2019
» CAPE TOWN - Prince Harry on Monday spoke out against gender-based violence in South Africa as his wife Meghan hailed girls who had chosen to "stand up for what is right".