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Monday, December 16, 2019

Run Against Dictatorship press conference held at Thammasat University

The Chana Songkhram Metropolitan Police Station reportedly prevented a press conference for the Run Against Dictatorship campaign from going ahead at Royal Rattanakosin Hotel on Monday (December 16), but the organisers chose Thammasat University Tha Prachan Campus as an alternative, the official Run Against Dictatorship Facebook page said.
Sitting on top of the world

The popular annual festival known as “See san hang Doi Tung” or “Colours of Doi Tung” is back for its sixth edition and the highest cultural walking street market in Thailand is open all day from 8am to 6pm until January 12.
US-China deal a relief for global economy but Thailand faces political challenges

External risk may decrease following the easing of US-China trade tensions, but domestic political risks may rise, an economist warned while a stock analyst advisee investors to go back to basics by diversifying their investment portfolio.
KBank bids for licences in Idonesia, Myanmar Vietnam

Kasikornbank (KBank) has applied for a licence to open a branch each in Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar as part of its continued overseas business expansion, president Kattiya Indaravijaya said on Friday (December 13).
Lighting up the Thai winter

The NaSatta Light Festival is all set to usher in the New Year with a spectacular display of decorative lights at NaSatta Thai National Park in Ratchaburi province.

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Junior NBA basketball curriculum gets a welcome boost

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Thailand National Sports University (TNSU) are to collaborate on integrating the junior NBA basketball and fitness development curriculum into TNSU’s education module for aspiring teachers.

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Asian stars contribute towards International Team's dream at Presidents Cup

Melbourne - The International Team will take a 10-8 lead into Sunday’s Singles matches against the United States Team following a drama-filled day three at the Presidents Cup on Saturday which saw Asian quartet Sungjae Im, Byeong Hun An, C.T. Pan and Hideki Matsuyama producing heroic performances.

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Flawless Gunn sits two shots behind Younger in Indonesian Masters

Jakarta - Thai hot shot Gunn Charoenkul carded a bogey-free 65 to trail Australian Josh Younger by two strokes after the halfway stage at the US$750,000 BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi on Friday.

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International Team maintains lead as Asians endure tough day at Presidents Cup

Melbourne - Korean duo Byeong Hun An, Sungjae Im and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama endured last-hole frustrations as the United States Team produced a gallant fightback in the Foursomes to trail the International Team by three points in the Presidents Cup on Friday.

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Indonesian amateur Naraajie in three-way tie for lead

Jakarta - Amateur Naraajie Emerald Ramadhanputra flew the flag for Indonesia by carding a solid seven-under-par 65 to share the opening honours with South African Keith Horne and Steven Jeffress of Australia at the BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi on Thursday.

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