Bangkok edged the 2016 listing of 132 cities, beating London, Paris and Dubai to become top tourist destinations in the world in the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities. The British capital topped the 2015 ranking of global destinations, but Mastercard did not say why some of its shine had rubbed off for travelers this […]
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PHILIPPINES PAGASA tropical cyclone update
Tropical cyclone update over Philippines, weather monitoring bureau PAGASA issued advisory No. 1. The tropical cyclone update over Pacific and to enter Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday and will be named “Helen.”, PAGASA said. The cyclone was packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and was forecast to move west at […]
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Replacement Available
Samsung company recently announced that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement is available in stores Wednesday. Samsung has shipped more than 500,000 replacement units of the Galaxy Note 7 to carrier and retail stores in the U.S,. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones are available for exchange at retail stores as of Wednesday, nearly a […]
Grab Indonesia Promo Video Stirs Controversy
Grab Indonesia promo campaign video stirs controversy on social media. A 45 second promo video has been criticized by netizens because it was considered harassing traditional motorcycle taxi services, according to report. Grab Indonesia promo video has pulled its initial version and replace it with a newer version.\ “We have replaced the video and hope […]
Cathay Pacific Airways and Hyatt Hotels Introduce Exquisite Inflight Dining
Hong Kong flag carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways and Hyatt Hotels launched an exquisite designed inflight menu by acclaimed Hyatt chefs. The global partnership marks the most expansive inflight dining experience from famous Chefs at Park Hyatt Chicago and Park Hyatt New York for Cathay Pacific Airways passengers according to press release. Cathay Pacific’s First and […]
Germany train crash killed 10 and dozens injured
At least 10 people have been dead and scores were injured in Germany train crash on Tuesday morning. The two passenger trains smashed into each other at high speed in isolated countryside in southern Bavaria. The accident happened shortly before 7am near the spa town of Bad Aibling. It is believed that the drivers probably […]
Body parts murder suspect detained in Cambodia
Thai police have charged a Spanish man of gruesome murder and dismemberment of his compatriot in Bangkok last week. The suspect was on the run since his picture was made public in a press conference by Royal Thai Police. He was believed to have fled to neighboring Cambodia after his motorbike was found abandoned near […]
Dozens dead in Taiwan earthquake ahead of Chinese New Year
At least 38 people have been killed in Taiwan earthquake while rescuers were searching for survivors more than 48 hours after the quake struck. Many people are still buried in the rubble from a disaster that struck during the most important holiday in Chinese calendar. About 300 have been rescued across Tainan including 170 from the […]
Thailand: Dozens of foreigners busted in a Bridge club raid
Thai police arrested at least 32 foreigners in a raid on bridge club as part of foreign gang crackdown in resort town of Pattaya. The raid was conducted at an apartment in South Pattaya on Wednesday night. The rented room was being used by a Bridge Club for foreign nationals. The alleged card club believed to be […]
Record-low temperatures killed 85 in Taiwan
At least 85 people were killed in Taiwan since Saturday as temperatures fell to the lowest levels over the weekend. Majority of the deaths were reported in northern regions such as Taipei and Taoyuan. Another 16 were confirmed dead in the southern city of Kaohsiung. Many of those who died were elderly people, caught off […]
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