BANGKOK (Reuters) - A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, 55, won the election by a record 1.3 million votes while his … [Read more...] about Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years
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Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
SASSUOLO, Italy (Reuters) -AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier Giroud and one from Franck Kessie sealing the Scudetto in style. Stefano Pioli's side came into the final round of fixtures knowing a point would be enough for them to finish top ahead of rivals … [Read more...] about Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it
While grandparents worldwide often enjoy the retired life – pursuing hobbies, travelling the world and occasionally visiting their children and grandchildren – retirees in China are often stuck at home, tasked with taking care of the little ones while their sons and daughters go to work. For Chen Shuxiang and her husband Guan Hongsheng, who are in their late-60s with a … [Read more...] about China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it
Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said on Sunday. The province is still restoring damaged infrastructure and making plans to re-home people displaced after flooding last … [Read more...] about Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
How do Thais name their kids? Here is an explaination
Thailand has some really interesting names. Yes, they may follow the Western European tradition of a given name followed by a family name, unlike the patterns of their East Asian cousins. Yet for most people uncommon with the Thai language, the names of people belonging to the kingdom are generally difficult to pronounce and a muddle of confusion. But look no further, The … [Read more...] about How do Thais name their kids? Here is an explaination