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Trump attacks Bolton as impeachment trial heats up
AFP, Published on 29/01/2020
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted his former national security advisor John Bolton as he emerged as a potential 11th hour witness in president's impeachment trial, complicating the White House's bid for a speedy acquittal.
Coronavirus outbreak possible in tourist areas
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/01/2020
» The Public Health Ministry has warned of possible coronavirus outbreaks in areas with many Chinese visitors - such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket - after local transmission was confirmed in Japan.
Virus fears push Southeast Asia markets closer to bear levels
Published on 29/01/2020
» Southeast Asian equity markets, already suffering from foreign outflows, are now at the brink of witnessing bear markets for some of its members as the coronavirus-induced sell-off continues.
Honda expects slow drive of motocycle sales again
Published on 29/01/2020
» AP Honda, the local distributor arm of Japanese motorcycles, expects Thailand's motorcycle market to drop 2.3% in 2020 to 1.7 million units, citing unfavourable risks in bearish GDP growth and low crop pricing.
Headwinds push growth below 2.5%, says UTCC
Published on 29/01/2020
» Widespread drought, a strong baht, disarray over the annual budget, toxic dust and the latest deadly virus outbreak may bludgeon Thailand’s economic growth to below 2.5% this year, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Dried-up Mekong forces boats to reroute
Published on 29/01/2020
» NAKHON PHANOM: The Mekong River has almost dried up in That Phanom district, forcing boats that transport goods and passengers across the Thai-Lao border to find other routes.
Syria army says retakes key northwest town
AFP, Published on 29/01/2020
» BEIRUT - Syria government forces recaptured a strategic highway town in the northwest from jihadist and allied rebels Wednesday, in the latest blow to the country's last major opposition bastion.
OIC, insurers okay products to cover coronavirus
Published on 29/01/2020
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and insurers have agreed in principle to provide insurance products with coronavirus coverage for both foreign visitors and locals.
Charter Court to rule if budget bill legal after proxy voting
Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2020
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a request by House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to rule on the validity of the budget bill, which is in question after the exposure of proxy voting by a coalition party.
More than 3,000 Chinese from virus-hit Wuhan visit Cambodia
Published on 29/01/2020
» PHNOM PENH: More than 3,000 Chinese nationals flew into Cambodia from Wuhan after the coronavirus outbreak, before Chinese authorities locked down the city on Thursday to contain its spread, officials said.