Princess Sirindhorn Thanks China for Friendship Medal (Photos)
BEIJING (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the highest state honors, to dozens of individuals ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the PRC.
Mask On: PM2.5 Smog Returns to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Mask on, it’s not fog. The capital on Monday morning found itself ranked as the second most polluted city in the world, according to an independent monitoring service.
What’s Next as House Committees Launch Impeachment Probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are planning a rapid start to their push for impeachment of President Donald Trump, with hearings and depositions starting this week.
Chinese Tech Last Week: Cosmic Rays, Fish Gene, Moon Discovery
BEIJING (Xinhua) — The following are the highlights of China's key technology news from the past week:
US-Chinese Animation “Abominable” Tops American Box Office
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Animated family film "Abominable," a Chinese-American co-production, topped the U.S. box office this weekend.
Military Parade Will be Rare Look at China’s Arms, Ambitions
BEIJING (AP) — A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will be a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
Watch Out for Carbs and Chemicals During Veggie Festival, HealthMin Warns
BANGKOK — As the annual vegetarian festival kicks off on Saturday, public health officials have warned citizens not to overindulge in carbs.
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Thai Law: Pure Cannabis Oil Is No Longer Considered Narcotic
In an effort to ease medicinal cannabis in Thailand, on August 30, 2019 the Ministry of Public Health promulgated a regulation to declassify cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from cannabis as a narcotic if it has 99% purity or more and contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) not exceeding 0.01% by weight.
Authorities: Clerk Forces Suspected Shoplifter to Strip
SALEM, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a store clerk at a New Jersey gas station pointed a gun at a suspected shoplifter and forced him to strip naked.
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam Holds 1st Community Dialogue
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Thursday at the first "Community Dialogue" session that she hopes to "seek change for the betterment of Hong Kong society" through continued dialogues with the public.
