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Hong Kong slips 1 place to fourth most expensive city for luxury spending
Published on 15/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong has slipped one place to become the fourth most expensive city on the planet for luxury goods and services, according to a report released by Swiss private bank Julius Baer on Wednesday.
Parliament passes marriage equality bill, 3 other drafts
Published on 15/06/2022
» The marriage equality bill cleared its first reading in parliament on Wednesday in what was billed as a historic move by the sponsor.
Bank of Thailand ready to manage excessive baht volatility
Published on 15/06/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Wednesday it was closely monitoring capital movements and the baht currency and was ready to take action on any excessive volatility.
Woman arrested for luring young women into forced prostitution in UAE
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/06/2022
» A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district for allegedly duping young women into forced prostitution in the United Arab Emirates.
Spain bakes on fifth day of early heatwave
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» MADRID - Spain's second heatwave in less than a month dragged on Wednesday for a fifth day, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the country as the mass of hot air pushed into France.
Covid grounds high-flying Thai spikers after 8 players infected
Online Reporters, Published on 15/06/2022
» The high-flying Thai women's volleyball team has suddenly become short-handed after eight spikers were infected with the coronavirus during a tournament in the Philippines.
France claims capture of senior IS figure in Mali
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» PARIS - French troops in Mali have captured a senior member of the Sahel affiliate of the Islamic State group, the French military said Wednesday.
Calls in UK to ditch European rights pact after Rwanda plan blocked
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» LONDON - Furious Conservatives called on Britain's government Wednesday to abandon a European human rights pact after a judge dramatically blocked its plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
Red-shirt leader Nattawut rejoins Pheu Thai
Online Reporters, Published on 15/06/2022
» Red-shirt leader Nattawut Saikuar has returned to Pheu Thai as the party looks to increase its following, aiming for a big win in the coming general election.
Brother of woman slain in Taiwan submits fresh evidence to police
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/06/2022
» The elder brother of a pregnant woman slain in Taiwan has submitted fresh evidence to police investigators and accused the prime suspect of cruelly maligning his sister to justify her murder.