THAILAND

King Bhumibol Adulyadej calls for unity in politically torn country.

"We are not making reforms because I want to. We are merely responding to the people's desire for reform. Therefore my future depends on the people and their wishes."

TV maker Sharp is expected to announce a partnership with US chip maker Qualcomm, which will see the two work together on Sharp's IGZO displays.

Sharp is in talks with Dell, Intel and Qualcomm, sources claim, as the struggling Japanese tech firm seeks funding in return for providing new display technologies.

BMW's luxury car brand is set to expand on appetite from China and other emerging markets, as wealthy consumer base grows.

Thailand's first female first minister was accused of corruption over rice-pledging scheme and food relief.

17,000 police officers deployed to patrol Pitak Siam movement’s anti-government rally.

Dhalla jailed indefinitely after stalking Hewitt and threatening her and her family.

Obama to meet President Thein Sein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Thai economy grows 3% year-on-year in three months ending September compared to 4.4% in previous quarter.

Obama's three-day Asia tour includes historic visit to Myanmar.

Obama's visit, coming in wake of communal clashes in Rakhine, intended to boost political and economic reforms in Myanmar.

Kevin Balot defeats 21 contestants to clinch Miss International Queen 2012 title in Thailand.

Italy's goldsmiths hit by high manufacturing costs and heavy duties in importing countries.

Once technology giants, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp all see poor financial results, while Samsung, Huawei and others continue to gather pace.

Coca-Cola sales in China record fall of six percent year on year, raising concerns of slowdown in the world's second largest economy.

Robbie Fowler has admitted that he would love to return to Liverpool in some capacity as he looks to make a return to the game.

Asian Development Bank slashes Asia's growth estimates to 6.1 and 6.7 percent in 2012 and 2013 respectively on concerns over global debt crisis.

Danish beer maker Carlsberg ties up with Thai beer group Singha Corporation to expand operations in Asia.

Thailand bids for a night time Formula 1 Grand Prix, around the streets of capital Bangkok, to rival Singapore

Robbie Fowler believes that Liverpool need to invest more in their squad over the next season to give them any chance of returning to the glory days of the 1980s, as the Reds look to take their first win of the season this weekend against Manchester United.