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Thanathorn, family accused of vast forest encroachment
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» The Royal Forest Department on Thursday accused political activist Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, his mother and his younger sister of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of forest reserve land in Ratchaburi province.
Tokyo 2020 boss faces resignation calls over sexist remarks
AFP, Published on 04/02/2021
» TOKYO - Tokyo 2020 Games chief Yoshiro Mori has apologised and said he may have to resign after sparking a sexism row by claiming women speak too much in meetings, a Japanese daily said Thursday.
Melania didn't 'care,' but Jill Biden wants to show she does
AFP, Published on 04/02/2021
» WASHINGTON - The backdrop of flowers, teapot and US flag said it all: Jill Biden will be no Melania Trump as America's new first lady.
Brazil favelas launch bank amid economic hit of pandemic
AFP, Published on 04/02/2021
» SAO PAULO - The economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic has hit especially hard in Brazil's favelas, but the country's 10 biggest slums now have a plan to fight back: they are launching their own bank.
Former deputy PM and SAP founder passes away at 93
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» Pong Sarasin, a former deputy prime minister in two governments and co-founder of the Social Action Party (SAP), has died. He was 93.
Rape victim's family demands justice
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2021
» The family of an 18-year-old woman who was gang-raped in Lop Buri last year has called on the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) to step up efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Blessings and prosperity
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2021
» Red paper lanterns are hung in rows inside the compound of the Tai Hong Kong shrine on Phlab Phla Chai Road in Chinatown. The smell of incense sticks infuses in the air.