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A Qld Woman Claims She Had To Crawl Down Plane Aisle After Jetstar Didn’t Provide A Wheelchair

A Queensland woman with a disability has slammed Jetstar after she claimed she had no choice but to crawl down the aisle of a plane when a wheelchair wasn’t available.Natalie Curtis opened up about the “humiliating” incident on Sunrise on Monday morning.She flew from Singapore to Bangkok and was able to use…

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A celebration of Asian cuisines at So Amazing Chefs

So Amazing Chefs 2022 returns for its 10th year with a line-up of 10 chefs and culinary masters for a gastronomic discovery and celebration of Asian cuisines from Nov 1-6, at So/Bangkok on Rama IV Road.

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Muay Thai's Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns

Bangkok (AFP) - The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.

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NHSO looks for new recruits to join its gold card scheme

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has recruited more hospitals to its gold card universal health scheme after it scrapped contracts with nine private hospitals in Bangkok.

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Sad decline of the Democrat Party

What is happening to Thailand's oldest party, the Democrat Party, under the leadership of Jurin Laksanawisit?

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AWC posts solid bookings in last quarter

SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) reported its hotel bookings in Bangkok during the final quarter surpassed the same period in 2019, while its room rate is higher than before the pandemic.

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Move Forward's Pita is Bangkok's choice for PM: poll

Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, is the top choice for prime minister among Bangkok residents, trailed by some distance by current prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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VP Harris to replace Biden at last of three Asia summits

Washington (AFP) - Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States next month in Bangkok in the third in a trio of Asian summits, the White House confirmed Friday, as President Joe Biden returns for his granddaughter's wedding.

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Pollution won't fix itself

Fine dust has been a long-standing nightmare for Bangkok residents at this time of the year.

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PPRP 'received cash' from drugs pub boss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces an investigation that could result in its dissolution after a key party figure admitted the party accepted a donation from the alleged owner of a Bangkok pub raided early this week.

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Thailand eager for new Pacific Rim trade deal

Thailand is poised to propose Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders approve the four-year action plan for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) during the Apec summit slated for Bangkok in November.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz for Oct 28 to Nov 3

Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities

From Singapore to Osaka, Tamara Hinson picks the best destinations to explore on two wheels

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Forgotten Uyghurs locked up in Thailand face 'hell on earth'

Bangkok (AFP) - Almost a decade after fleeing China, more than 50 Uyghurs are languishing in Thai detention facilities, living in constant fear of being sent back.

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B21m house seized from fugitive after huge crystal meth bust

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board has seized a 21-million-baht house in Bangkok from a suspected international drug trafficker, following the discovery of nearly a tonne of crystal methamphetamine destined for Taiwan in August.

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Poll on central station views

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is conducting an online poll asking people whether they want the central train station in Bangkok to move from Hua Lamphong to the Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal in Chatuchak district.

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‘Dying of boredom’: the fight to release Thailand’s shopping mall gorilla

Bua Noi has spent decades in a cage in a decaying Bangkok shopping mall. Her owner says is she too old to be transferred to a sanctuary but activists disagree

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Cops look at pub ties to China groups

Police are looking into whether a group of wealthy business owners from China are behind the growing number of unauthorised night entertainment venues and illegal gambling dens in Bangkok's Ratchada and Sutthisan areas, as well as Pattaya City in Chon Buri.

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Cops look at pubs' ties to China groups

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Tea-tastic experiences around town

As Bangkok begins to welcome its first glance of winter, now is probably a good time to enjoy a gastronomic day out amidst the changing weather. To make the excursion even more luxurious, there are plenty of awe-inspiring afternoon teas on offer throughout the city.

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Shopping mall fails to release Bangkok's ageing gorilla who could die any moment

Bua Noi (Little Lotus) has spent more than 30 years in a concrete cage at the private Pata zoo which is on the seventh floor of a Bangkok shopping centre in Thailand

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Thai doctor recounts Mali kidnap ordeal

Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai plastic surgeon on Thursday described drinking pond water to survive during three weeks of captivity at the hands of gun-toting kidnappers in Mali.

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Transgender Thai media mogul buys Miss Universe pageant

Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai media mogul and transgender rights campaigner has bought the firm that runs Miss Universe pageants for $20 million, according to a company announcement.

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Police raid illegal nightclub for Chinese, seize luxury cars

A total of 104 customers, 99 of them Chinese nationals, tested positive for drugs during a police raid on buildings illegally operating as a nightclub in Bangkok’s Yannawa area on Wednesday.

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Grammy-winning Jack White to rock in CentralWorld

American rock musician Jack White will give a Bangkok debut concert at CentralWorld Live, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on Nov 12 at 8pm.

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