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HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police fired tear gas in the heart of the Central financial district and at two university campuses to break up pro-democracy protests as violence was bringing the Chinese-ruled city to what they said was the “brink of total breakdown”. The clashes came a day after police shot a protester
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A flash mob sprang up in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial center on Tuesday, hours after police fired tear gas at a university campus and territory-wide transport disruptions wreaked commuter havoc in the Chinese-ruled city. More than 1,000 protesters, many wearing office clothes and face masks, rallied in the Central
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – A Malaysian court on Monday ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak to present his defence against seven charges in a case linked to a scandal surrounding 1MDB, saying a unit of the state fund had been created “for his own private advantage”. Najib told the court he would take the stand
Typhoon Nakri weakened to tropical storm as it made landfall in Vietnam on Sunday night and is weakening further as it moves inland toward southern Laos, the Thai Meteorological Department reported this morning (Monday). The storm will continue to weaken into depression and low pressure cell over southern Laos and this will bring isolated rain
Thai people across the country and tourists last night took part in Loy Krathong Festival. They flooded temples and spots around lakes, rivers and canals to float Krathong to pay respect to the goddess of water. Authorities and environment advocates have been urging Thai people to use disposable materials to make Krathong, a lotus-shaped raft,
Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson said today (Monday) that he will report to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) tomorrow to acknowledge the charges filed against him in connection with the disappearance and murder of Karen community rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen five years ago. Chaiwat, currently director of Conservation Office 9
Three commissioned officers attached to the Ratchawallop King’s Guards Command, who were recently dismissed from military service and stripped of all their ranks and Royal decorations, have been reinstated, with full rank and decorations, by His Majesty the King. According to the Royal Gazette published today, HM the King issued a Royal Command reinstating Maj-Gen.
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption Cases has issued warrants for the arrests of former Kaeng Krachan nation park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson, his two former subordinates and an outsider, for alleged tampering with evidence in connection with the disappearance and murder of Karen community rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen five years ago. The three other
The Thai government has a clear roadmap to the phasing out of single-use plastic bags and the recycling of plastic waste. For island communities, however, there are limitations on efficient management of garbage. They may need help and cooperation from neighbouring countries, where their islands are located close to Thailand’s borders.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reminded everyone celebrating the Loy Krathong festival tonight of the need to protect the environment by using Krathong, the traditional floating baskets, made of only bio-degradable or environment-friendly materials. The Prime Minister also asked revellers to be mindful of their safety while releasing their floats from piers, river banks or
