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50 years after key Vietnam battles, US seeks closer ties
Associated Press, Published on 22/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: A half-century after the Tet Offensive punctured American hopes of victory in Vietnam, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is visiting the former enemy in search of a different kind of win: incremental progress as partners in a part of the world the Pentagon has identified as vital for the United States to compete with China and Russia.
Man arrested after 'attacking pedestrians with sharp object'
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2018
» A man who allegedly targeted women pedestrians in Bangkok by striking their legs with a sharp object was arrested on Monday.
Malaysians charged with B17m gambling con
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2018
» Four Malaysian men have been arrested in Bangkok’s Din Daeng area for allegedly cheating a wealthy Thai woman out of 17 million baht by showing an interest in buying her resort, then duping her into gambling with them.
Election could be delayed until March 2019
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly will vote on Thursday on a bill that could delay the general election by up to 120 days - a month longer than the 90 days it considered earlier - meaning the general election might not be held until March 2019.
Doubts over Prawit probe
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/01/2018
» Several politicians formerly charged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have expressed doubts over the body's probe into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watch collection.
Confidence burned
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/01/2018
» A number of recent speedboat accidents that have caused injuries to tourists have prompted officials to speed up the introduction of stricter safety measures in order to restore confidence.
Authorities acting fast after disasters sap tourist confidence
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/01/2018
» PHUKET: A spate of tourist speedboat accidents that have injured many foreign and Thai passengers has prompted officials to expedite stricter safety measures to allay the fears of prospective tourists who plan to visit popular marine attractions in Krabi and Phuket.
The importance of testing assumptions in the disruptive world
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 22/01/2018
» In my previous article, I touched on the downfalls of the comfort zone and how stepping into the discomfort zone is critical in our rapidly changing world. In this article, I will push further into how testing our assumptions through discomfort is important in our disruptive world.
Police boast of anti-trafficking achievements
News, WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM & KORNCHANOK RAKSASERI, Published on 22/01/2018
» Thai police boasted several achievements in fighting human trafficking last year, highlighting prosecution against wrongdoers including government officials.
Regime 'strays from the path of reform'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/01/2018
» Deputy Democrat Party leader Nipit Intarasombat has offered his take on why Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will prefer to be an unelected prime minister after the general election.