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Candidates vying to lead economy out of crisis
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election has become a referendum on a US$3 billion (99.1 billion baht) International Monetary Fund loan programme that has helped to pull the island nation out of its worst economic crisis since independence. The contest pits the incumbent president, who negotiated the bailout, against the country's main opposition leader -- both members of the Sri Lankan political elite -- and a Marxist politician waging a populist campaign. The three have put contrasting views before voters over how to steer the South Asian nation past the crisis.
Asian shares extend rally sparked by Fed
Business, Published on 21/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares extended their rally yesterday in the afterglow of an outsized US interest rate cut, while the yen edged higher as the Bank of Japan held rates steady and stayed upbeat on the economy.
Entertainment complex plan needs rejig
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/09/2024
» The contentious casino entertainment complex project has become one of the top 10 priorities for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
US nuclear plant revived to help power AI
Published on 20/09/2024
» A unit at the Three Mile Island power plant, the site of the worst nuclear accident in American history, will restart operations to sell power to Microsoft for energy-hungry data centres tapping the boom in artificial intelligence.
ONE Championship's Haggerty, Harrison end feud and 'put differences aside'
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 20/09/2024
» ONE Championship stars Liam Harrison and Jonathan Haggerty have buried the hatchet after more than a year of simmering bad blood had threatened to boil over in Denver.
Bodyslam guitar to be auctioned off to help flood victims
Online Reporters, Published on 20/09/2024
» A signed electric guitar from the Bodyslam guitarist has been put up for auction, with the proceeds to be sent to help people affected by severe flooding across Thailand.
Storm Soulik to bring heavy rain until Monday
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2024
» A depression near the upper Vietnamese coast has developed into Tropical Storm Soulik and is expected to cause heavy downpours across Thailand until Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Hontama ends Lanlana's run
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 20/09/2024
» Lanlana Tararudee bowed out in the last 16 round of the Allied Thailand Open at Arena Hua Hin on Thursday.
UN turns blind eye to terrorism
Oped, Published on 20/09/2024
» Last month, the United Nations observed the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism with a poignant exhibit at its New York headquarters. However, the display was notably incomplete, as it failed to acknowledge any acts of terrorism against Israelis. This omission was particularly glaring given the horrific mass attack by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad last October, which resulted in 1,125 deaths and over 250 hostages.
Booking changes for New Year buses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2024
» New Year travellers booking inter-provincial bus tickets from Bangkok to the North and Northeast will depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, according to state-run Transport Co.