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One day after retaking a majority in the US House of Representatives, Republicans have said they will investigate the president's family as a "top priority". The lawmakers said the inquiry would focus on overseas business dealings of the president's son, Hunter Biden. The 52-year-old is already under federal investigation, but has so far not faced any charges. The younger Biden is not involved with the administration in any capacity. But top Republicans insist their inquiry will determine the extent of Joe Biden's alleged involvement in his son's business dealings, including during the elder Biden's time as vice-president. Full story from BBC

Jeremy Hunt making the autumn budget statement. Hunt told parliament that the economy was already in recession and was forecast to shrink next year but there was no way to avoid painful fiscal medicine to ensure Britain could build on the recent restoration of calm in financial markets.Read more

In my experience the food was good. The music wasnt just Thai either there was a mix of allsorts. Also bare in mind the entertainment is in two areas. Cant commsnt on the booze as I dont drink. ???? Also worth mentioning there are about 4 different operators running these cruises.

This has to be one of the best things to do when visiting Bangkok, A trip well worth taking with great might biews of the city and local landmarks. This 2 hour excusion represents excellent value ! What a great way to spend an evening.

Heartbreaking ! You may find parts of this report upsetting.

The skywalk, from Chalerm Phao intersection to the Maneeya Building, is now closed until the end of the APEC Summit on Saturday, as part of the security measures. The closure does not affect the BTS train station at Chidlom, which is open as normal, and pedestrians can still use the skywalk stairways in front of the Maneeya Building and the old Telephone Organisation of Thailand building. From today until Saturday, motorists are advised to avoid the following roads from 6pm until 8pm and from 9pm to 11pm: Sukhumvit Road, Ploenchit intersection to Sukhumvit Soi 22 Ratchadamri Road, Ratchaprasong Intersection to Sala Daeng Intersection Wireless Road, Ploenchit Intersection to Wireless Intersection Ratchadapisek Road, Asoke Intersection to Rama 4 Intersection Rama 4 Road, Sala Daeng Intersection to Rama 4 Intersection Expressway entrance and exit on Rama 4 Road Sathorn Road, Wireless Intersection to Narinthorn Intersection Yommarat expressway entrance and exit Phetchaburi Road, Urupong to Yommarat intersection Phitsanuloke Road, Yommarat to Suan Misakawan intersection Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Suan Misakawan to Jor-Por-Ror intersection Wisut Kasat Road Arun Amarin Road Rama 8 Road Surawong expressway entrance Phaya Thai-Makkasan elevated road Silom expressway exit Ploenchit expressway entrance and exit Urupong expressway entrance and exit Rama 4 expressway entrance and exit Yommarat expressway entrance and exit Routes recommended for motorists include: Narathiwat Road Ekkamai Chan Road Sukhumvit Soi 24 Sunthorn Kosa Road Silom Road Soi Thong Lor Soi Kluai Nam Thai Lan Luang Rajavithi Bamrung Muang Charoen Krung Sumane Yaowarat Din Sor Tanao Road Phran Nok Road Credit; ThaiPBS

Imported by Toyota from Japan these EV Pod cars will be for use by customers of the Hotel. Ideal run around town, got to be better than a motorxyxle for travellers and far safer. 490,000 baht price tag, would you buy one ?

A driver plowed into a group of law enforcement recruits while they were out for a training run early Wednesday in Southern California. Authorities said 25 people were injured in the crash, including the driver, and that five recruits were in critical condition. The driver — identified as a 22-year-old man from Diamond Bar, California — was going the wrong way on the road, hitting a recruit class that was running in formation, officials said Wednesday at a press conference. Full Story

Footage of the actual launch ......

50 years after Apollo, Artemis moon mission launched. The most powerful rocket in the world, NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center at 1:47am EST this Wednesday. It proceeded to carry the uncrewed Orion spacecraft into orbit, as part of the Artemis I mission. "After reaching its initial orbit, Orion deployed its solar arrays and engineers began performing checkouts of the spacecraft’s systems," NASA stated in a press release. "About 1.5 hours into flight, the rocket’s upper stage engine successfully fired for approximately 18 minutes to give Orion the big push needed to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the Moon." Full article

Probably the most well known for travellers is Khaosan Road in Bangkok. Lets take a look .......

Thai food restaurant in Bangkok.Great views ! Have you been? Would you go ? Let us know !

2nd Evacuation for FORBES NSW.

The clean up ..........

Have you been, would you go ? Let us know !