Virus Outbreak: Thai-Myanmar Border Trade Partially Resumes
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Cross-border trading between northern Thailand and eastern Myanmar has resumed daily, confirmed a Thai executive official on Wednesday.
Mid-Autumn Lanterns Lit up in Kuala Lampur To Disperse Pandemic Blues
KUALA LUMPUR (Xinhua) — In a hidden alleyway in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, colorful lanterns and calm music create a "moon like" atmosphere ahead of the traditional Mid-Autumn festival.
Japan Airlines Abandons ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Announcements
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan Airlines Co. on Thursday stopped referring to passengers as "ladies and gentlemen" in their English flight announcements, opting instead to use gender-neutral terms to be more inclusive.
Tokyo Stock Trading Halted Due To Worst-Ever Malfunction
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Tokyo Stock Exchange halted trading of all listed shares for the entire Thursday session due to a system glitch, making it the first full-day suspension since the bourse introduced a fully computerized system in May 1999.
Virus Has Chinese Tourists Heading for Domestic Destinations
HONG KONG (AP) — Millions of Chinese tourists usually would use their week-long National Day holidays to travel abroad.
Push To Bring Coronavirus Vaccines To the Poor Faces Trouble
LONDON (AP) — An ambitious humanitarian project to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the world's poorest people is facing potential shortages of money, cargo planes, refrigeration and vaccines themselves - and running into skepticism even from some of those it's intended to help most.
Anti-Gov’t Activists Burn Warrants Before Hearing Protest Charges
BANGKOK — Protest leaders on Wednesday heard their charges filed by the police for their anti-government rallies, including one in front of a police station in August.
‘Until We Meet Again:’ Japanese Tourist Spots Show Love for Thais
BANGKOK — Dear Thai tourists, we miss you a lot.
Pageant Hopeful Disqualified for Hiring Insider to Spy on Contest
BANGKOK — A popular contestant for the Miss Universe Thailand was expelled from the race after her manager was discovered to secretly work for the pageant, organizers said Wednesday.
Kindergarten Violence Scandal: Director Says Parents Just Want Money
NONTHABURI — Police on Wednesday said criminal charges will be filed against another teacher involved in a string of violence against kindergarten pupils at a school northwest of Bangkok.
