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Armenia 'hero' opposition leader nominated for PM
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» YEREVAN - Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan on Monday was formally nominated for the post of prime minister by his supporters, inching closer to victory after two weeks of protests that transformed the country's political landscape.
Old parties see memberships plunge up to 97%
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2018
» Four pre-coup political parties saw their memberships plummet by as much as 97% after the confirmation deadline passed on Monday.
Cambodia wants Thailand to hand over Sam Serey
AP, Published on 30/04/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia intends to seek the extradition from Thailand of the head of an anti-government organisation who was convicted in absentia on terrorism charges in 2013, the government said on Thursday.
Singapore stocks hit highest close in 10 years, SET gains
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 30/04/2018
» Southeast Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Monday as risk appetite picked up amid easing geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, with bank stocks lifting Singapore to its highest close in 10-1/2 years.
British PM faces reshuffle after top minister quits
AFP, Published on 30/04/2018
» LONDON: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May faced the headache of another cabinet reshuffle on Monday after interior minister Amber Rudd quit having "inadvertently misled" lawmakers about deportation targets for illegal immigrants.
Premchai to be indicted on six charges, three dropped
Saichol Ochkajon, Published on 30/04/2018
» RATCHABURI: Prosecutors say they will indict Premchai Karnasuta on six charges in the poaching case on Monday and throw out a police request to add three more against the construction mogul.
March factory output rises below forecast
Reuters, Published on 30/04/2018
» Thailand's annual industrial output rose less than expected in March, but capital utilisation was the highest in five years, boosted by higher production ofcars, car engines and petroleum, the Industry Ministry said on Monday.
Rally demands demolition of Doi Suthep housing
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2018
» CHIANG MAI: More than a thousand people marched peacefully along Ratchadamnern Road in Muang district of this northern province on Sunday morning, demanding that housing being built for justice officials of the 5th Regional Appeals Court at Doi Suthep be demolished.
Dutchman falls to death during night with trans
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2018
» A Dutch tourist fell to his death from a condominium in Bangkok during an intimate night with a Thai transsexual he met on Khao San Road.
Lese majeste prisoner Somyot released
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2018
» Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was released on Monday after serving seven years in jail for lese majeste and defamation.