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The President [Thein Sein] has no plans to go to Bangkok
It’s likely to be shot soon after Salman returns from Bangkok from his Ek Tha Tiger schedule, because Kareena will later get busy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram-Leela, and will have no time to spare
Recently, BJP leaders submitted a proposal for a tour to Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok to get updates on ultra modern technology used in the field of civic services.More quotes »
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Born this way? Lady Gaga meets Thai 'lady boys'
-- Lady Gaga has met Thailand 's premier "lady boys" at a Bangkok drag show featuring busty dancers who were not born that wayDiving in to the city's nightlife, the pop diva and an entourage from her "Born This Way Ball" visited the well-known Calypso Cabaret Read more »
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Thai king makes 1st trip outside Bangkok in years
-- Thousands of Thais lined the roads in Bangkok and near the historic capital Ayutthaya on Friday to catch a glimpse of the country's 84-year-old monarch on his first trip outside the capital since being hospitalized almost three years ago.King Bhumibol Adulyadej Read more »
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Bangkok: 5 free things for visitors to do
shaded walkways and quiet corners are a perfect place to escape the sensory overload on Bangkok's busy streets.FLOWER MARKET: Bangkok's largest flower market, Pak Klong Talat, is open 24 hours but it's busiest just after 2 a.m. when traders unload their fresh-cut Read more »
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Divided but peaceful 2 years after Thai violence
... nothing much will happen. There is no reason to get out on the street."On Saturday, Red Shirt supporters will go back to central Bangkok to peacefully mark the anniversary. Like most Red Shirt rallies it will include an evening video appearance by ex-premier Read more »
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AP's Malaysia chief named assistant editor in Asia
managing editor for international news, announced Joshi's new role on Monday.Joshi will be based at AP's Asia-Pacific desk in Bangkok, where he will oversee day-to-day operations and assist Asia-Pacific Editor Brian Carovillano in directing news coverage of Read more »
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Pupils’ hunger strike exposes ongoing corruption in Thai school admission system
hunger strike by school children who have been barred from advancing to the upper secondary level at their Bangkok school has highlighted the ever-existing problem of corruption when it comes to parents finding a place to learn for their children. Now, under 28 m ago from Asian Correspondent Read more »
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Novozymes targets US market with $200m plant
first Pan Asia-Africa Results-Based M&E Forum will be held in Bangkok from 26-28 Nov, 2012. (More info) Ne enzyme production facility in Nebraska will help company access "huge and untapped" capacity This site has no copyright on the published material. All 8:59 PM from Humanitarian News Read more »
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Iran: LGBT, an online reality?
first Pan Asia-Africa Results-Based M&E Forum will be held in Bangkok from 26-28 Nov, 2012. (More info) “LGBT Republic of Iran: An Online reality?” a new study published by “Small Media”,a London based non profit organization, shows how Iranian's LGBT communities 8:20 PM from Humanitarian News Read more »
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Former hardline Beijing mayor regrets ‘tragedy’ of Tiananmen massacre
first Pan Asia-Africa Results-Based M&E Forum will be held in Bangkok from 26-28 Nov, 2012. (More info) Demonstrators in southern China today carried banners reading “Democracy Forever” and “Down with Dictatorship” during street protests (right) to mark the 8:20 PM from Humanitarian News Read more »
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Bhutan: Learning About A Stone Bath
first Pan Asia-Africa Results-Based M&E Forum will be held in Bangkok from 26-28 Nov, 2012. (More info) Sabrina from USA continues her adventure in Bhutan and learns about a stone bath. This site has no copyright on the published material. All content belongs 8:20 PM from Humanitarian News Read more »