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DNA, fingerprints fail to confirm B30m lottery winner
Piyarach Chongcharoen and Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» Fingerprints found on five disputed winning lottery tickets worth 30 million baht match those of a retired policeman, but the much-awaited results of DNA tests fail to verify the real owner, as the samples were contaminated with genetic material from other people, forensic experts announced on Friday.
SET closes higher, SE Asia stocks end week on cheery note
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index slightly gained on Friday, while other markets in the region notched up weekly gains and finished higher after data showed China's growth accelerated for the first time in seven years.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 19-25
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Social media firms 'accelerate' hate-speech removals
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2018
» BRUSSELS: Social media companies Facebook, Twitter and Google's YouTube have greatly accelerated their removals of online hate speech, reviewing over two-thirds of complaints within 24 hours, new EU figures show.
US House acts to avoid shutdown as deadline nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: The House passed a spending bill Thursday to avoid a U.S. government shutdown, but Senate Democrats say they have the votes to block the measure in a bid to force Republicans and President Donald Trump to include protection for young immigrants.
Actress blames parents' superstitions for breakup with footballer
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/01/2018
» Popular actress Pitchanart "May" Sakhakorn saddened fans when she announced on Thursday that she is breaking up with rising football star Chanathip Songkrasin.
Warrants out for 14 suspects in bus arson
News, Maluding DeetoMuhammad Ayub Pathan, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Yala provincial court has approved warrants for the arrests for 14 suspects believed to be involved in the torching of a passenger bus in Yala on Dec 17, said a source.
Government seeks brothel's politics ties
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 19/01/2018
» Justice Minister ACM Prajin Juntong is vowing to investigate reported links between the alleged human trafficking suspected at Victoria's Secret Massage, raided last Friday, and a group of politicians.
November poll dreams may turn to dust
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/01/2018
» The general election is just 311 days away -- as long as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) keeps to its promise and sticks to the timetable for the political roadmap to democracy so the poll can proceed in November.
Secrets of the sex trade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2018
» The high-profile raid on Victoria's Secret Massage parlour in Bangkok may have stamped out one human-trafficking case, but it will not dent the unregulated and illicit sex trade of other trafficking rings. It's no secret that the sex trade operates and even flourishes in most Thai cities.