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26/04/2012 - France

Asia's eastern promise draws record number of French expats

French people are escaping debt-ridden Europe and flocking to Asia in unprecedented numbers drawn by economic opportunities and a lower standard of living.

 

19/02/2012

French weekly magazines review

In the weeklies, it is hard to avoid President Nicolas Sarkozy after he made his, not-so-surprise announcement that he will run for a second term as president.

23/11/2011 - Thailand

Thai court jails 61-year-old for 20 years for disrespect to king

A Thai court sentenced a man to 20 years in prison Wednesday for sending text messages deemed insulting to the monarchy.

People walk in a flooded street in central Bangkok. Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat
29/10/2011 - Thailand

Bangkok’s flood defences hold

Floods engulfing parts of the Thai capital should start to recede soon, the prime minister said Saturday after barriers along Bangkok’s swollen main river prevented a disastrous overflow.

27/10/2011 - Thailand

Thousands flee Bangkok as flood water approaches

Thousands of Bangkok residents fled the Thai capital Thursday after an official warning to expect major floods.

Bangkok prepares for flood disaster
26/10/2011 - World news explained

Bangkok prepares for flood disaster

Bankok authorities have prepared for major flooding in the Thai capital.

21/10/2011 - Thailand

Thai PM Yingluck U-turns on Bangkok floods

Thailand’s prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has warned millions of residents in Thailand’s capital Bangkok to move their belongings to safety just one week after she reassured ...

19/10/2011 - Thailand

Tearful Yingluck calls for unity as Democrats want emergency to fight floods

Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra appealed for unity to tackle floods threatening Bangkok, as the opposition called on her to declare emergency rule.

14/10/2011 - Thailand

Bangkok won't be flooded, says Thai PM

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has told Bangkok residents not to panic as residents moved their belongings and stockpiled food for fear of flooding in the capital.

04/10/2011 - Thailand

Thailand floods kill 224

Thailand's worst monsoon floods in decades have killed 224 people and affected most of the country, including part of the ancient city of Ayutthaya, officials said on Tuesday.

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