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German museum confirms 49-carat diamond among heist haul
AFP, Published on 27/11/2019
» BERLIN: A 49-carat diamond which analysts estimate to be worth up to $12 million was among over a dozen jewel-encrusted items snatched from a German state museum in a spectacular heist, the museum confirmed Wednesday.
Opposition walks out to protest attempt to recount votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2019
» The opposition staged a walkout on Wednesday to protest against the government camp's attempt to recount the votes in Parliament after a shock defeat.
Risking doping ban, Russia pledges 'cooperation'
AFP, Published on 27/11/2019
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Wednesday said it regrets a proposed four-year ban for the country's athletes over doping but Russia is still open to cooperation to resolve the scandal.
Mourning Albania races against time to find earthquake survivors
AFP, Published on 27/11/2019
» THUMANë, Albania: Emergency workers in Albania Wednesday pulled dusty bodies from the ruins of buildings gutted by a violent earthquake and searched desperately for survivors as the death toll reached almost 30 with hundreds injured.
Actor Godfrey Gao dies while shooting reality show in China
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/11/2019
» Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao has died after collapsing during the filming of a reality television show in eastern China. He was 35.
Black boxes from crashed helicopters found in Mali
AFP, Published on 27/11/2019
» PARIS: The black boxes from two French military helicopters that collided in Mali killing 13 soldiers have been found, a French military spokesman said Wednesday.
Expressway toll payments by 'touch' credit card next year
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/11/2019
» Motorists will be able to use credit cards to pay toll fees next year, starting with the Kanchanapisek expressway in January, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) announced on Wednesday.
Carrie Lam visit will bolster HK investment
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/11/2019
» Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday to reinforce cooperation with Thailand on economic matters as well as innovation, creativity, finance, human resources development and startups.
Norwegian ends long-haul flights to Thailand
Associated Press, Published on 27/11/2019
» COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle says it is ending long-haul routes to Thailand and the United States from two Scandinavian capitals, citing technical issues with the Rolls Royce engines on Boeing 787s and low demand.
Silom, Khao San, Yaowarat roads to become 'walking streets'
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/11/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to turn Silom, Yaowarat and Khao San roads into pedestrian-only zones on certain hours next month, as a part of its bid to boost tourist numbers and the local economy.