Central Group Invests USD$200M in Grab
BANGKOK — One of the country’s largest conglomerates announced Thursday it will invest more than 6.2 billion baht (USD$200 million), in Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing service.
Alternatives to Chinese Money Sought For High-Speed Rail
BANGKOK — Foreign loans for the Thai-Chinese, high-speed rail project will be minimal and not bound to China’s whims, officials said.
‘I Don’t Know What to Do’ About Smog: Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — After deploying water cannons and drones to combat unhealthy smog that shows no sign of abating, Bangkok’s governor Thursday called an emergency expert meeting to discuss solutions to the surging pollution, saying “I don’t know what to do.”
Muguruza Beats Barthel in Straight Sets at Thailand Open
HUA HIN — Garbine Muguruza rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the second set to beat Mona Barthel 6-3, 7-5 Wednesday in the second round...
Tham Luang Cave Complex to Become Historical Park
CHIANG RAI — Efforts are underway to turn a cave complex where 13 young footballers and their coach were trapped into a national historical park.
Wife of Detained Refugee Football Player Appeals to Prayuth
BANGKOK — A campaign by Australia, human rights groups and sports organizations to stop Thailand from extraditing to Bahrain a detained football player who...
The Lexicon of Leaving: Demystifying UK’s Brexit Jargon
LONDON — From backstop to Brexiteer, Britain's decision to leave the European Union, now scheduled for March 29, has spawned a baffling array of...
British Jews Apply for German Nationality as Brexit Looms
BERLIN — Simon Wallfisch grew up in London as the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor who had sworn to never return to the country...
Asian Shares Mixed Ahead of Fed Meeting, US-China Talks
SINGAPORE — Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as traders await the conclusion of a Federal Reserve policy meeting and U.S.-China talks.
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Indonesia’s Merapi Volcano Unleashes River of Lava (Video)
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's volatile Mount Merapi volcano has unleashed a river of lava that flowed 1,400 meters (4,590 feet) down its slopes.
Merapi, on...
