News Bites

Thailand braces for storms, but severe floods unlikely   Reuters

Thailand- Under-the-table payments account for 50% of the costs of all government concessions   2Bangkok.com

Thailand Buys Indian Wheat to Cut Costs; First Time in 8 Years   4-Traders

Work under way at Xayaburi dam in Laos -project leader   Reuters

Planes Can Avoid Turbulence With New Technology   YouTube

West Nile Virus Detected in 43 States   YouTube

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WOW Washington House Miraculously Escapes Wildfire   YouTube