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Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive from Sunday, ending the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform marred by what rights groups call an expanding crackdown on activists.
Suns make Bahamas' Ayton the top pick in NBA draft
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» NEW YORK: The Phoenix Suns used their first No.1 overall pick in franchise history to select towering Bahamian teenager Deandre Ayton in the 2018 NBA draft on Thursday.
Vietnam arrests 4 more oil executives
Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2018
» HANOI: Vietnamese police have arrested four more former senior oil executives for allegedly abusing their power to appropriate property as the communist authorities step up their toughest crackdown on corruption in years.
No high-speed trains for Rayong
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/06/2018
» The train linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao will bypass Rayong town, because the proposed railway station can't pass environmental standards.
Thailand threatens to quit Pisa test
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/06/2018
» Thailand may boycott the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) this August if the test organiser refuses to allow the Education Ministry to proofread the translated examination papers in advance.
We asked for it
Special Publications, Published on 22/06/2018
» What happens when a 5-star chef struck with a climate change conscience, drops out of corporate kitchens and opens his own passion project aiming at a carbon footprint as close to Neolithic as he can get it?
Airbus warns could leave Britain if no Brexit deal
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus warned Thursday it could be forced to pull out of the UK if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal.
Argentina staring at World Cup exit after Croatia humbling
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, Russia: Lionel Messi's Argentina were on the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit on Thursday after they were humbled 3-0 by Croatia on a dramatic day at the World Cup that saw the European side join France in the knockout rounds.
Gold prices up B50 to B19,800
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2018
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 19,344.16 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,700.00 baht per baht-weight for gold bars.
Melania Trump dons 'I really don't care, do u?' jacket
Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2018
» WASHINGTON: Melania Trump went to Texas to show she cared about migrant children. Her fashion choice carried a baffling counter-message.