New StoreDot smartphone battery takes just one minute to fully charge

StoreDot, a tech startup from Israel, claims it has developed new technology which can fully charge a smartphone battery in just one minute.

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Facebook privacy policy violates European law, says report

The world’s largest social network is under scrutiny from Belgium’s Privacy Commission, after a watchdog published a report saying that Facebook’s data policy and terms of service are illegal.

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Chilean cyclist's funeral to be held at Thai temple
By Coconuts Bangkok



KHON KAEN: -- The funeral of the Chilean cyclist who was killed Saturday on a Thai highway will be held at a temple in Khon Kaen in keeping with his last request.

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The 16th series of Bt100 banknotes
The Nation


Photo by Bank of Thailand

BANGKOK: -- New Bt100 banknotes will be available at all commercial banks on February 26, Bank of Thailand announced today.

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Globefish eating is highly unsafe



BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry to warn villagers not to eat globefish as it is poisonous and can cause death.

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DOHA, Qatar (AP) - FIFA working group recommends November-December playing dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Anek positive about reconciliation prospects after meeting political prisoners
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A key member of the National Reform Council (NRC) visited 19 political prisoners Tuesday to explore ways to bring about national reconciliation and pardons for people caught up in political conflict.

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Household Debt In Thailand Continues to Rise
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — Household debt in Thailand will to rise this year but at a slower place, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said yesterday.

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PM asks dissenting groups to open way for election first

BANGKOK, 24 February 2015 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged political groups to refrain from making any move during this period, insisting that the country is progressing towards a general election.

Elaborating on his previous remark, Gen Prayut indicated that certain groups with political motives are planning to hit the streets and stir social unrest in a show of disapproval of his government. He said the information is not a surprise to him as it had already been expected before he came into office.

However, the premier said he would like to ask those groups to hold their horses for the time being and to first allow the reform roadmap to be accomplished and the general election held. He also cautioned that any movement must not violate the law.

In addition, Gen Prayut urged those with dissenting views to accept the fact that the Thai democratic system is flawed and needs an overhaul.


-- NNT 2015-02-24

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Police say jealousy behind Koh Samui death
The Nation

KOH SAMUI: -- Police Tuesday arrested three Myanmar workers who allegedly conspired to murder a female compatriot whose body was found at a viewpoint on Koh Samui on Monday.

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Asahi Kasei to Acquire Polypore International Inc in $3.2bln Deal

Asahi Kasei, which has extensive operations in Thailand, will acquire Polypore International Inc. in a $3.2 billion deal. The company will expand operations overseas.

Asahi Kasei Corp, a Japanese fiber and chemicals manufacturer, will acquire Polypore International Inc. in a $3.2 billion deal. The company, who has extensive operations in Thailand, will be expanding its battery business and hopes to expand its overseas capacity.

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Former Thai leaders may face impeachment over 2010 crackdown

Bangkok, Thaïlande | AFP

BANGKOK: -- Two prominent pro-establishment Thai politicians should face impeachment for their role in a 2010 military crackdown that killed more than 90 anti-government protesters, the country's powerful graft watchdog said Tuesday.

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NACC resolves to push for Abhisit, Suthep's impeachment

BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission has unanimously resolved to kick off the process of impeaching former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban for their alleged mishandling of the bloody breakup of a red-shirt rally in 2010.

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Govt compensates family of dead world cyclist

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will handover this week Bt300,000 in assistance money to the wife and son of the late Chilean intercontinental cyclist Juan Francisco Guillermo, 48, Nakhon Ratchasima Tourism and Sports Office director Pichet Dechakhamphu announced Tuesday.

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Pro-Junta Polls Only, Says Prayuth

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — Prime Minister and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha has given Thai pollsters a clear guideline: no anti-junta surveys allowed.

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