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China exports surge in 2021 as global demand picks up
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» Chinese exports surged in 2021 on solid global demand as countries reopened from pandemic lockdowns, data showed Friday, bumping its overall trade surplus to a new high and providing a much-needed boost to the stuttering economy, but officials warned of headwinds.
Minister reaffirms support for vaping
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2022
» Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said on Friday he would continue efforts to legalise e-cigarettes, which were safer than tobacco and would bring in added tax revenue.
Bald ambitions: South Korea politician pledges funding for hair loss
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» SEOUL - People with hair loss in South Korea should have their treatments covered by the state to prevent "discrimination", the ruling party's presidential candidate pledged Friday, in what critics called a bald bid to pull ahead in neck-and-neck polls.
Myanma caught entering illegally by land and sea
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/01/2022
» Another 152 job seekers from Myanmar were caught illegally entering Kanchanaburi on Thursday, and 17 more were discovered on a long-tailed boat at sea off Ranong.
Philippines Covid-19 cases hit record
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/01/2022
» The Philippines will keep movement restrictions in its capital Manila from Jan 16 to 31, as daily Covid-19 infections and the percentage of positive tests hit record highs.
A day away
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/01/2022
» It may be the beginning of a new year, but I’m still suffering from ongoing pandemic and year-end celebration fatigue. Though with technology at our fingertips these days, that’s an easy fix.
Going local
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/01/2022
» No matter where in the world, if you’re dining at a Ministry Of Crab branch you’ve always eaten the famous Sri Lankan crab. The ongoing pandemic, however, has changed that.
Last seen online
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 14/01/2022
» We are a few weeks into 2022 and I suspect many of us are still trying to grapple with the events of 2021. Heck, some of us may still be dealing with 2020! Time, however, waits for no one. We’re almost to the halfway mark of January (gasp) so we need to prepare ourselves for the rest of the months to come and if you don’t know where to start, Guru has you covered. From fun games that chillax you to getting the living daylights scared out of you to apps that could help your productivity, your health and even your love life, here are a few things to help you get on track.
Cabinet orders quick 2nd bridge between Nong Khai and Laos
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/01/2022
» The cabinet has ordered the State Railway of Thailand to quickly design and build a second bridge from Nong Khai province to Laos, to connect to the new China-Laos railway.
Thai Proverbs 2022
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/01/2022
» It’s just two weeks in 2022 and already the year has given me a lot to look forward to and, let’s be honest, to worry about. I present to you the updated versions of Thai proverbs, inspired by current events, to start the new year on a lighter note.