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New Japan cabinet includes 'maverick' foreign minister
Reuters, Published on 04/08/2017
» TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, beset by scandals and falling support, opted almost entirely for safe hands over fresh faces in a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, but the changes may not give him the boost in support he wants.
Wannacry hero arrested for malware attack
Published on 04/08/2017
» SAN FRANCISCO - A cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to neutralise the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack earlier this year has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and charged with a separate malware attack.
Cold War redux: Vietnamese abducted in Berlin
Reuters, Published on 04/08/2017
» BERLIN - The mysterious abduction of a Vietnamese former oil executive in broad daylight from a leafy district of Berlin is reminiscent of Cold War disappearances in the then divided German capital.
India central bank passes buck back to government
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 04/08/2017
» At their Wednesday meeting, the makers of India's monetary policy cut interest rates only slightly. They would seem to have had little choice -- but also little confidence that a deeper cut would jumpstart the Indian economy.
Street and savoury
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» <b>The setting:</b> After being dubbed the world's street food capital for two years in a row by CNN, it seemed only proper that the first Michelin-starred street food restaurant, Hawker Chan, opened its doors to Bangkokians almost a month ago. Hailing from Singapore, this is the restaurant's second venture out of its home country, the first being Taiwan. The restaurant has opened in a pretty accessible location on the fifth floor of Terminal 21. Much like its original Singaporean location, it's not a stranger to long queues, but customer flow has definitely improved since they opened. Still, don't be surprised if all their tables are full during lunch and dinner, especially on weekends.
Thai references gone wrong
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/08/2017
» There's nothing like that feeling of pride when we see Thailand being mentioned somewhere in movies, sitcoms or games even. The Land of Smiles' big break would probably be the James Bond film, The Man With The Golden Gun. Aside from movies, Thai food has been getting a lot of recognition as well and it's always such a delight when we hear the gang from The Big Bang Theory mention that they're going to have Thai for dinner as they all gather around, sitting on the couch. While we are definitely pleased with the references being made to Thailand, there are some of them that are... well, wrong. We do realise these are all fictional, but we've compiled some of our favourites anyway for your entertainment.
Voices of their generation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/08/2017
» Documentary filmmaker Nontawat Numbenchapol has a knack for exploring the voices and fragility of young people -- in different places and societal contexts.
Engineering, procurement, construction: a guide for foreign companies in Thailand
Business, Published on 04/08/2017
» The pace of infrastructure development in Thailand has continued to grow in the past few years, bringing numerous opportunities for foreign-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms looking for ways to participate in projects in the country. However, potential investors need a solid understanding of the legal and regulatory framework before investing significant time, energy and capital.
Gen Prawit warns off PAD resurgence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/08/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon gave a stern warning Thursday to yellow-shirt People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators to strictly comply with the 2016 public gathering law amid speculation the group might try to stir up trouble.
An agent revealed
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 04/08/2017
» The 20th was the century of despots -- Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, Tojo in Japan, Stalin in Russia, Mao in China. Not to mention Pol Pot in Cambodia, Pilsudski in Poland, Salazar in Portugal, Papa Doc in Haiti. Tens of millions died at their behest. Even the bubonic plague, 600 years earlier, fell short.