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Medical Council to probe doctor-patient brawl
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» The Medical Council of Thailand will investigate an incident in which a doctor and the father of a child brought in for treatment argued angrily, grappled and hit out at each other.
Myanmar army's popularity surges amid Rohingya crackdown
Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2018
» Activist Nyo Tun spent 10 years as a political prisoner locked away by Myanmar's military in the notorious Insein prison, where he endured beatings and other cruelty for his efforts to bring democracy.
Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed again
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, 21, was sentenced to a second jail term of three months on Wednesday for what a judge described as his "leading" role during some of the 2014 pro-democracy "Umbrella Movement" street demonstrations.
TRF predicts Chinese to keep coming
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 17/01/2018
» More Chinese tourists are expected to flock into local communities, especially in the North, emphasising the need for better logistics systems and understanding about Chinese behaviour.
FA Cup: Leicester leads 5 replay victories
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored the first goal in English football to be awarded using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) as they reached the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 replay victory over third-tier Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.
Rising above the shadow of machines
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/01/2018
» The Thai National Children's Day has recently passed -- a special day which not only celebrates, but also reaffirms the importance of the young generation as the future. While it is clear that the children of today will eventually grow to be the leaders of tomorrow, it is much less clear what exactly that future will look like. In the spirit of Children's Day, I want to discuss how we can best prepare the future generations for an increasingly technologically-driven world.
Victoria's Secret raid shows human trafficking still rife
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/01/2018
» Last Friday's raid on Victoria's Secret Massage in Huai Khwang district by Department of Special Investigation (DSI), military and local administration officials has exposed suspected offences at the massage parlour in connection with human trafficking and prostitution, in which state officials are believed to be connected.
PPTV to move beyond sport
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 17/01/2018
» PPTV, a digital TV station run by Bangkok Media and Broadcasting Co, will expand from premium sport offerings to entertainment content created by big players.
Narrative of Monuments
Life, Published on 17/01/2018
» Kata Sangkhae's conceptual photographs of the Democracy Monument may inspire hope or despair according to the viewer's interpretation. Against the night sky, at times blurry and then in sharp focus but without detail definition, his non-naturalistic images of blinding light on the golden replica of the constitution convey tall white shapes evocative of disembodied spirits.
Japanese art in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2018
» An extraordinary display of ancient artefacts from Japan, including many items deemed national cultural heritage, is taking place at the National Museum Bangkok. From pre-Christ earthenware to classical fabric, from Buddhism to samurai, "The History Of Japanese Art: Life And Faith" manifests the grandeur and depth of history, and welcomes visitors until Feb 18.