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End of emergency decree proposed for Betong
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/02/2018
» Security officials say that conditions in Betong, the southernmost district in the country, have improved to the point where a state of emergency is no longer necessary.
Manila, Beijing discuss joint sea exploration
Published on 16/02/2018
» MANILA: China and the Philippines are discussing joint mineral exploration in the South China Sea despite an ongoing territorial conflict over the strategic waterway, the Philippine foreign secretary said Friday.
As economy grows, more Cambodians travel overseas
Published on 16/02/2018
» Local travel agents in Cambodia reported a slight increase in the number of bookings for overseas destinations during this year’s Chinese New Year holiday, which starts on Friday.
'We Walk' reaches destination, more walks to come
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2018
» KHON KAEN: After a rough start and 800,000 steps, "We Walk" activists arrived at their destination in Khon Kaen on Friday, declaring it a success and with more walking protests to come.
People in Asia and beyond welcome Lunar New Year
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2018
» BEIJING: People in Asia and around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Friday with festivals, parades and temple visits to ask for blessings.
Probe into alleged rape by DSI official to take 6 months
King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/02/2018
» The Justice Ministry will conclude its investigation into the alleged rape and blackmail of a businesswoman by a senior official of the Department of Special Investigation within six months.
Japan reappoints Kuroda as central bank chief
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2018
» TOKYO: Japan reappointed central bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda for another term on Friday, and chose an advocate of bolder monetary easing as one of his deputies in a strong signal to investors that policymakers are in no rush to turn off a sweeping stimulus programme.
Alleged Kalasin rapist surrenders, confesses
Published on 16/02/2018
» KALASIN: A man wanted for the shooting of a male student and the abduction and rape of his female companion surrendered to police and confessed to the charges.
Bangladesh: Myanmar says it's ready to take back Rohingya
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2018
» DHAKA, Bangladesh: A Myanmar minister told Bangladesh's president that Myanmar is ready to take back Rohingya Muslims who fled violence, though Bangladesh said it wanted the hundreds of thousands of refugees to have a safe and dignified return.
Phone scam gang targeting Thais busted in Cambodia
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thai and Cambodian police on Friday arrested 26 Thais, six Taiwanese and five Cambodians in a joint operation in Cambodia for running a call centre that allegedly tricked Thai victims out of 100 million baht.