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Bangkok police open inquiry into US ambassador's speech
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Complaint made by Thai citizen asks police to investigate talk by US ambassador for lese majeste violations. Diplomatic immunity of ambassador means police cannot take legal action against him, police spokesman points out.
Myanmar's stock exchange opens after 22 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Myanmar's first stock exchange opens with Japanese help after 20 years of delays, as economy expands at healthy 8.3% growth rate due to big foreign investment.
"Lonely" Thai elephant in Tokyo zoo
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/12/2015
» Thai elephant lovers are calling for Hanako, a 68-year-old female Thai elephant living alone at a zoo in Tokyo, to be relocated to another zoo where she will be in the company of other elephants.