More Gay Characters on Network TV
The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has risen slightly this season to 23 out of a total of nearly 600 roles, according to the …
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The Government Savings Bank has announced that the two million baht worth of debt bill sent to a three-year-old boy in Phitsanulok province was a mistake made by bank officials …
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The Bank of Thailand has concluded the issue of commercial banks’ transaction fees and the new rates will be implemented after the New Year. Banks claim they will each lose …
New Thai Banking Fees Read MorePoverty Linked to Jump in Bali Suicides
Beyond Bali’s calm and serenity lies an upsetting fact. The suicide rate among residents of the island of Gods has been increasing sharply this year. Luh Ketut Suryani, director of …
Poverty Linked to Jump in Bali Suicides Read MoreIndonesia Rejects Virginity Tests
The Indonesian government on Tuesday dismissed a provincial lawmaker’s proposal to force teenage schoolgirls to undergo virginity tests before they can enter state schools. Women’s Affairs Ministry official Wahyu Hartomo …
Indonesia Rejects Virginity Tests Read MoreCyber Attack Shuts Down Irrawaddy Websites
The websites of The Irrawaddy were under attack on Monday morning, shutting down its English and Burmese online editions. We are now working to restore service to our readers worldwide. …
Cyber Attack Shuts Down Irrawaddy Websites Read MoreWWF: Mekong River in Imminent Danger
The government in Laos has just announced that it approves and supports the further process of constructing the dam to provide cheap power to the country. Sayabouly dam is the …
WWF: Mekong River in Imminent Danger Read MoreHotel Slammed for Sex Toys
A trendy Stockholm hotel which offers its guests complimentary sex toys in their rooms has been criticised by police for “glorifying” the sex trade, reported the Svenska Dagbladet daily.Berns Hotel …
Hotel Slammed for Sex Toys Read MoreElectrolux Announces a Change at the Top
“After nine fantastic years as president and CEO, 13 years in group management and 27 years in the company, I want to do something new,” said Stråberg in a statement. …
Electrolux Announces a Change at the Top Read MoreSweden’s Strongest Beer Brewed at 18.5 Percent
Microbrewery Sigtuna Brygghus near Arlanda airport has brewed Sweden’s strongest beer ever with 18.5 percent alcohol content. The limited edition Sigtuna Ace of Spades Imperial Stout is brewed with fresh …
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