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Latin America and Caribbean is world's most violent region
AFP, Published on 30/11/2018
» SANTIAGO: Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region on the planet, accounting for 39% of the world's murders, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said in a study published on Thursday.
Amazon launches machine learning-powered toy car
Business, Published on 30/11/2018
» LAS VEGAS: Self-driving cars, meet Amazon.com Inc's self-driving toys.
OAG pushes for end of scandal-hit temple
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/11/2018
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Foreigners to get visa text alerts
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/11/2018
» To make sure that foreigners do not overstay their visas, immigration police will send out text reminders to foreigners before their visa is due to expire.
Banks offer mortgages ahead of rejig
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/11/2018
» Banks are keen to offer low-rate mortgages at this year's Money Expo, ahead of the Bank of Thailand's tighter mortgage regulations coming into force next April.
Thailand first in Asia to ratify fishing pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/11/2018
» Thailand will become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, to ensure better working conditions for fishermen.
NESDB urges childbirth incentives
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/11/2018
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), has proposed the government come up with additional measures to increase the fertility rate in the country, in part to refill the labour force.
Asean trade projection bullish
Business, Published on 30/11/2018
» Brushing aside worries about protectionism, Southeast Asian businesses have the most bullish trade outlook in the world, a new HSBC report has found.
New robot to assist elderly in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/11/2018
» "Grandma, where are you going?" A voice from the latest Dinsow Mini robot is warning grandma not to leave home.
Real Madrid's Bernabeu to host all-Argentine Copa Libertadores final
AFP, Published on 30/11/2018
» ASUNCION - South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday confirmed that the twice-postponed Copa Libertadores final second leg between Argentine rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors will be played on December 9 at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium.