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Thailand News - Top StoriesTexas plane crash targeted tax office Austin, Texas - "If you're reading this, you're no doubt asking yourself, 'Why did this have to happen?' The simple truth is that it is complicated and has been coming for a long time." In search of true love As far as love is concerned, A PHOTO may be worth more than 1,000 words. So, e-mail us one that tells your story or means a lot to you regarding the love of your life - and you just may win a cool reward |in the process. Oscar nominations announced The followings are are the top nominations for the 82nd annual Academy Awards to be held March 7 at the Kodak Theatre. UK warns world about useless 'bomb detectors' : BBC A UK government will now be urgently warning all governments who may have bought devices such as the ADE651 and GT200 as they are "wholly ineffective" at detecting bombs and explosives, the British Foreign Office has told the BBC. North, South Korea exchange fire near sea border Seoul - North and South Korea on Wednesday exchanged fire in waters off their disputed western sea border, officials in Seoul said. UK ban export of bomb detectors used in the south The UK government has announced a ban on the export to Iraq and Afghanistan of some so-called "bomb detectors," which are also used in the deep south provinces of Thailand. Facebook show teens goofing in HK leader's home Hong Kong - The office of Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang said Sunday it was investigating pictures on Facebook of teenagers goofing around in Hong Kong's high-security Government House. US court delays sentence on the Greens US district court has delayed until March the sentence against a Los Angeles film-making couple convicted of bribing ex-Thai tourism chief to run a Bangkok film festival. Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock share actress award Voters for the Critics' Choice Awards could not pick an outright best actress winner, so split the prize between Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock. Quake rattles northern California Washington - A strong earthquake hit deep under the Pacific Ocean offshore northern California Saturday afternoon, interrupting power, shaking homes and cracking ceilings but causing no reported human injuries. Quick-thinking Dutch man foiled terrorist plot Washington - Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab appeared to have chosen his seat on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 carefully. White House calls incident attempted terrorist attack The White House warned of an attempted terrorist attack after an international airline passenger allegedly tried to blow up a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit by setting off an explosive device, US media reported on Friday. Police investigate her death Washington - Los Angeles police were investigating the death of US actress Brittany Murphy at age 32, and the coroner plans to carry out an autopsy, People magazine reported Sunday. World reaches minimalist deal on climate change The leaders of the world's biggest economies reached what even its authors described as an insufficient deal aimed at slowing global warming after 11th-hour discussions in Copenhagen early Saturday. Italy's Berlusconi hospitalized after Milan attack Rome - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was bloodied and knocked to the ground by an attacker shortly after a political meeting in the Italian city of Milan on Sunday. Death toll reaches 109, 130 injured The master of ceremonies at the nightclub was cracking jokes late on Friday, surrounded by hundreds of people eating sushi and dancing with drinks in hand, when a pyrotechnic display ignited a plastic ceiling decorated with twigs. US President Obama wishes HM the King happy birthday US President Barack Obama has sent a birthday message to HM the King. Birthday message from US Secretary of State US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sends birthday message to HM the King. (Watch the video) US president's plan draws fire from both parties Washington - US President Barack Obama's new strategy for the conflict in Afghanistan has drawn sharp criticism from both opposition Republicans and within the ranks of his own Democrats. Obama orders more 30,000 troops to Afghanistan US allies asked to contribute additional troops and resources Travel NewsBlast from the past A beautifully restored Chinese heritage hotel in Penang transports the guest back more than a century Expect the unexpected The adventure race returns to Nong Chok next Saturday Are there any special requirements when visiting Borobudur temple or Prambanan in Java, Indonesia. For example, do women need to cover their heads, shoulders or arms? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Jane BANGKOK: Love, Vie style Celebrate Valentine's Day with Vie Hotel's stylish interlude, C'est L'amour. Hilton Pattaya says welcome in Mandarin The Hilton Pattaya introduces the "Hilton Huanying" programme to ensure that Chinese travellers find familiar comforts upon arrival, both in their guest rooms and at breakfast. AirAsia X axes European and Indian flights Mumbai, New Delhi, London and Paris will be off limits to AirAsia X after March, as the low-cost airline is axing four routes. I'm going to Singapore after my holiday in Thailand and hear that Singapore is also renowned for its food. Can you recommend some places where I can sample the local favourites? Thanks, Meiji EUROPE: Air miles for your love If chocolates and red roses have lost their magic, perhaps you should woo your sweetheart with a trip to Europe this Valentine's Day. A plum in the mouth Spend a "sweet and sour" weekend in Nakhon Nayok, a small province to the northeast of Bangkok where local farmers host the Marian Plum Festival in the park next to City Hall. Chilling out in Meng Rai's city Chiang Rai celebrates its 750th anniversary this year, making it a perfect time to visit Over the hills and far away A New Zealander climbs every mountain to chart Baekdu-Daegan range in North Korea I would like to trek in Nepal in March with my children age 14 and 11 I'm looking for a route that would take 5-6 days and wouldn't be too hard for kids. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Tam PATTAYA: The head has it Holiday Inn Pattaya invites you to experience an Indian Head massage treatment at Tea Tree Spa. Celebrate the past and present Ratchaburi province is currently hosting its annual Chet Samian Arts Festival with performances every Saturday and Sunday until January 29. Is it possible to fly from Siem Reap to Chiang Mai? Could you please recommend an airline that offers good prices and the frequency of flights on this route? Thank you in advance. Matthew BANGKOK: All aboard at Aloft Stay a single night at Aloft Bangkok and you'll pay Bt2,111 for a Chic room and Bt2,411 for an Urban room. Shake it up baby! Cuba and the Dominican Republic are oceans away from Thailand, but Holiday Inn Pattaya could bring them closer together on the dance floor. In Lanna and loving it A new travel guide takes drivers around the northern province of Chiang Mai. We check out our favourite five routes Direct flight from Bangkok to Danang The airport is located three kilometres southwest of Danang city ... New Year in the city Ambassador Hotel Bangkok invites families, couples and friends to share their happiness ...
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