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US top court rules for baker in gay wedding cake case
AFP, Published on 05/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court delivered a historic but limited victory Monday to a Colorado baker who refused to design a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, in a closely-watched case pitting gay rights against religious liberty.
Courtesy is Japan's secret weapon
News, Nobuko Kobayashi, Published on 05/06/2018
» Like gemutlich (a German adjective describing fireside coziness), the Japanese word omotenashi is hard to define but easy to picture. It's a cashier greeting you nicely rather than chatting with colleagues and tossing your purchase across the counter -- an all-encompassing focus on service and caring professionalism.
Super Energy denies rumours
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/06/2018
» Major and former major shareholders of SET-listed Super Energy Corporation Plc (SUPER) have dispelled rumours surrounding the company's equity sales and debt payment ability following Friday's steep plunge in share price.
Protesters to petition PM for pesticide ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/06/2018
» About 700 members of hundreds of civic groups will rally outside Government House on Tuesday in protest against a decision to allow the continued use of three toxic pesticides for farming.
BEC World inks JKN Global distributor deal
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 05/06/2018
» BEC World Plc has cinched a deal with JKN Global Media Co, Thailand's largest global content management and distribution company, to explore more international markets with its 70 Thai soap operas.
IATA sees barriers to world connectivity
Business, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 05/06/2018
» Sydney: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined three key challenges for the growth of global connectivity.
FPO: Growth risks waning, prospects up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2018
» Risks to economic growth, including oil prices and a potential global trade war have subsided, making the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) optimistic for this year.
Closing the 'plastic loop' on marine waste across Asia
News, Aban Marker Kabraji, Published on 05/06/2018
» Known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs, Trat on the eastern coast of Thailand is struggling with a very real problem. Like other coastal areas in the country, the province is being polluted by the daily dumping of waste into the ocean.
U-tapao aerotropolis to open for bids in October
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/06/2018
» The terms of reference (ToR) for the U-tapao aerotropolis worth over 200 billion baht will be open for bidding through a public-private partnership (PPP) in October, with the winner expected to be unveiled early next year.
Severe flood warnings put 61 provinces on high alert
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/06/2018
» Authorities in 61 provinces across the country are bracing for possible heavy rain over the next week, that could trigger severe flooding, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) says.