27 OCT 2014

A day in photos

In today's photo gallery, we feature a lawmaker playing a tablet during a meeting, two Thais who ave been charged with defaming the monarchy, cab drivers in Bangkok, a boxer and a paddler.

PHOTOS: Bangkok Post
 
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A day in photos
A tourist from Ethiopia walks behind a poster referring to Ebola, at Suvarnbhumi Airport. — AP
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Cab drivers in Bangkok attend a meeting, organised by the Land Transport Department, to improve the taxi service. Fares are to rise by 8% in December, with another 5% above current rates six months later, if the quality of the sevice is judged satisfactory. — Thiti Wannamontha
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A member of the National Reform Council plays with his tablet computer during a meeting at parliament. The NRC rejected a proposal to allow former politicians and others not currently part of the military-selected panel to sit on the committee that will draft the country's new constitution. — Krit Promsaka na Sakolnakorn
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Activist Porntip Mankong, left, and university student Patiwat Saraiyaem, right, are escorted by prison officials as they arrive at the Criminal Court in Bangkok. The two, held for more than 70 days, have been formally charged with defaming the monarchy in a play performed last year. — AFP
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A model shows a creation at MGPIN 2015 Mao Geping makeup trend launch during China Fashion Week in Beijing. — Reuters
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A paddler floats over a barrier lake in front of autumnally colored trees near Happburg, southern Germany. — AP
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Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, right, takes part in a sparring session during a media call in Hong Kong. Pacquiao is touring Hong Kong ahead of his World Boxing Organisation title defence against undefeated Chris Algieri of the US, to be held in Macau on Nov 22. — AFP