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Bill Clinton says Lewinsky affair was to 'manage anxieties'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» NEW YORK - Bill Clinton said he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky to help him deal with the stress of being president as he opened up in a documentary released Friday about the scandal that led to his impeachment.
Viruses: ancient, tiny, amazing
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» PARIS - They're as old as life itself but scientists can't say for sure if they're alive. They're written into our DNA, shaping the human saga through mutation and resilience.
Quarantine 'recommended' but enforcement unclear
Published on 06/03/2020
» Authorities scrambled on Friday to ease worries about new self-quarantine measures for arrivals from six virus-hit countries and territories, a day after announcing compulsory isolation.
Tourism slump hastens Windsor Suites renovation closure
Published on 06/03/2020
» The Windsor Suites Hotel in Bangkok will temporarily close its doors for renovation at the end of April, with its executives admitting the tourism downturn due to the coronavirus spread had accelerated the decision.
Russia key to cuts in crucial meeting of Opec and allies
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» VIENNA: All eyes are on Russia at the gathering of Opec countries and their allies on Friday, with the cartel hoping to convince Moscow to back drastic production cuts to counter the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson's former rival seeks Londoners' votes
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» LONDON: Two decades ago, Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan, staying with locals along the way. Now he is deploying the same approach to his bid to become mayor of London.
100kg of 'ice' washes ashore in Trat
Published on 06/03/2020
» Authorities in Trat have seized 100 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine that was found washed ashore on two beaches in the eastern province this week.
Pattaya, Bang Saen, Khon Kaen scrap Songkran parties
Published on 06/03/2020
» There will be no water splashing during Songkran — at least in Khon Kaen, Pattaya and Bang Saen — as the coronavirus outbreak has forced organisers to scrap activities that could expose more people to the bug that is bringing the world to a standstill.
B100bn in virus relief on the way
Published on 06/03/2020
» The government has outlined a stimulus package, estimated to be worth more than 100 billion baht, to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on activity in an already weak economy.
SET stumbles again despite stimulus news
Published on 06/03/2020
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the week on a downbeat note on Friday as another round of equity sell-offs reflected fear of a virus-induced recession despite government plans for a cash splurge to ease the pain.