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Ed Sheeran in Bangkok: Now "maybe" (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/10/2017
» Update: Next month's sold-out Bangkok concert by English singing sensation Ed Sheeran has not yet been cancelled. But it hasn't been confirmed either. Here's the latest.
China drives tourism growth in Asia-Pacific
Published on 18/10/2017
» The Asia-Pacific region has seen the fastest growth in tourist arrivals compared to any other region in the world but countries could do well to focus on quality rather than numbers.
Commerce minister: No currency manipulation here
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2017
» The Bank of Thailand rejected claims Tuesday that it engages in unfair currency practices to gain a trade advantage, but the country appears close to meeting official US criteria on exchange-rate manipulation.
IS caliphate capital at Raqqa 'has fallen'
Associated Press, Published on 18/10/2017
» BEIRUT: US-backed Syrian forces liberated the city of Raqqa on Tuesday from Islamic State militants, a senior commander said, in a major defeat for the collapsing extremist group that had proclaimed it to be the capital of its "caliphate."
Horror stories from abused Hollywood female stars
Associated Press, Published on 18/10/2017
» HOLLYWOOD: Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence used their speeches at a Hollywood event honouring women to detail experiences of assault and harassment at the hands of directors and producers and pledged to do more to stop such situations from happening.
Taliban suicide bomber wave kills 74
Associated Press, Published on 18/10/2017
» KABUL: The Taliban unleashed a wave of attacks across Afghanistan on Tuesday, targeting police compounds and government facilities with suicide bombers in the country's south, east and west, and killing at least 74 people, officials said.
Liverpool, City dominate Champions League opponents
Published on 18/10/2017
» Liverpool eased the pressure on Jurgen Klopp as Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah inspired a 7-0 thrashing of Maribor in the Champions League on Tuesday.
EU warns Thailand on N.Korea sanctions
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 18/10/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon insisted Thailand has complied with United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding sanctions on North Korea, but it has not yet informed the UN of its actions.
Prayut, Zuckerberg to meet on Oct 30
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said Facebook chief executive officer and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg will meet him during a visit to Thailand on Oct 30.
30 nations ask to attend ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2017
» Leaders or high-level representatives of at least 30 countries have said they will attend the royal cremation ceremony of the late King, while more are expected to join, says Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.