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Erdogan: Turkey's irresistible election force set for final test
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has assumed an aura of invincibility after a surprisingly strong performance in Turkey's election put him on course to extend his record as the country's longest-serving leader.
Baht gains as Move Forward leads vote, tycoon-linked stocks drop
Bloomberg, Published on 15/05/2023
» The baht rallied after pro-democracy parties emerged as the biggest winners in Sunday’s election, while stocks linked to some of the nation’s billionaires fell on concern that a new government will introduce more industry competition.
Thai economy grows 2.7% in first quarter
Reuters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Thailand's economy grew 2.7% in the first quarter thanks to a steady tourism recovery and strong consumer confidence that offset sluggish exports, officials said Monday.
Election Commission approves power subsidy
Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Election Commission on Monday allowed the caretaker cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to spend 10.46 billion baht from its contingency fund to subsidise household power charges.
Ukraine hails Bakhmut gains as Zelensky on UK visit
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine hailed on Monday its advances around frontline Bakhmut and President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London to seek fresh aid as expectations built over a spring offensive.
Europe and US battle for top UN migration job
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» GENEVA - After an unusually acrimonious leadership battle, the International Organization for Migration kicked off an election on Monday to determine whether its current chief or one of his deputies should run the United Nations agency.
Myanmar port city cut off in Cyclone Mocha aftermath
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» KYAUKTAW, Myanmar: A major Myanmar port city remained cut off from contact on Monday after a cyclone tore through the west of the country and neighbouring Bangladesh where it spared sprawling refugee camps.
Unbreakable defence, Lewandowski's fast start: How Barca won La Liga
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» BARCELONA - Barcelona secured the Spanish La Liga title for the first time since 2019 on Sunday.
A bitter farewell
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Robot Building on Sathon Road is a childhood superhero that comes to life. Standing on staggered floors, the chunky android is studded with nuts and bolts. Its head boasts metallic-lidded eyes and two communication antennae and its frontal body is outfitted with black glass and blue stripes like armour. It is ready to fight a monster in the urban jungle.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.