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Paris ready for ‘crazy’ Olympics opening ceremony
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» PARIS - When early proponents of hosting an unprecedented Olympics opening ceremony along the river Seine first pitched the idea to the then-head of Paris police, he was dead-set against it.
Video of violent arrest at Manchester Airport sparks protest
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» LONDON - A video showing a British police officer kick and stamp on a man's head during an arrest at Manchester airport in northern England sparked a protest outside a police station late on Wednesday night.
Bus commuters slam route changes that caught many off guard
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning's commute in the capital into chaos for many.
Typhoon Gaemi barrels through Taiwan, killing two, heads to Chinese coast
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI/BEIJING: Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing two people, bringing floods and snarling traffic, before heading across the sea and into China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.
Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Thailand will form a task force to enhance the due diligence capabilities of its financial institutions in order to prevent transactions by banks that could lead to arms purchases and human rights abuses in Myanmar, the Foreign Ministry said.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
His Majesty the King shares religious devotion
News, Published on 25/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has played a pivotal role in the protection and promotion of Buddhism. He is not only a chief patron, but also a dedicated learner with a deep abiding faith.