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Thai junta challenges Thaksin to return, fight legal charges

Thailand's powerful army has challenged fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to return and fight the legal charges against him, even as the military refuted reports that last month's coup was......

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

Explained: Why Bangkok is burning

Thailand has been sliding to anarchy for the last few months with the capital Bangkok turning out to be a virtual battlefield. An FAQ: What happened today? On Wednesday,......

The fall and rise of political dynasties

Why, centuries after the French Revolution promised an end to feudalism, do political dynasties persist -- even in democracies, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Image: Congress party chief Sonia......

Thai anti-coup protesters defy junta ban

Defying the military's warning against anti-coup protests, hundreds of Thais on Sunday marched across the tense capital Bangkok shouting "get out, get out" and confronted soldiers as the junta......

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says......

The world's most wanted white-collar fugitives

It didn't take long for the feds to get their hands on Samuel Israel III after he faked his death on the Bear Mountain Bridge just north of New York City. Israel, a former hedge fund manager......

The new Asia crisis

From where I sit in Hong Kong, you can't help but compare the Wall Street wipeout with the Asia Crisis of a decade ago. Remember the Asia Crisis? It started back in 1997 when Thailand's currency......

First East Asian Summit begins

Even as the stage is set for the first East Asian Summit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, there is apprehension that it would be nothing more than just 'talk shop'.The Association of South East Asian......

India-Thailand FTA from Sep

In a major leap in bilateral economic relations, India and Thailand on Friday finalised modalities for implementing the first phase of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries from......

'I am a difficult person to get along with'

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Leicester City owner, four others killed in helicopter crash

IMAGE: Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a......

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

'Believe us when we say he’s the best. He let us dream' IMAGE: Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha with the trophy as they celebrate......

Report says UAE group buys Man City

A United Arab Emirates company has bought Premier League club Manchester City, a local magazine in Dubai reported on Monday. Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment completed the......

Benfica confirm talks with Eriksson

Benfica confirmed on Thursday they had talked to Manchester City's Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson about a possible return to Portugal, the club said in a statement. "The club confirms......

New owners outline 10-year vision for Man City

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan promised on Tuesday that he and his Abu Dhabi United Group were at Manchester City for the long term after completing the negotiations for their takeover of the......

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