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Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Malaysia tracking oil tanker after fire
Published on 20/07/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian coast guard said on Saturday that one of the two large oil tankers involved in a collision that led to fires on both had left the location of the accident and was believed to have turned off its tracking system.
Gambian arrested on Koh Phangan 7 years after illegal entry
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 20/07/2024
» SURAT THANI - A 52-year-old Gambian man has been arrested on Koh Phangan on a charge of illegal entry and staying in the country illegally for seven years.
Bangladesh protest death toll reaches 32
Published on 18/07/2024
» DHAKA - Thousands of students armed with sticks and rocks clashed with armed police in Dhaka on Thursday as Bangladesh authorities cut some mobile internet services to quell anti-job quota protests that have killed at least 32 people this week.
Bangkok United to face Prachuap in T1 opener on Aug 9
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/07/2024
» The opening game of the 2024-2025 Thai League 1 will see last season's runners-up Bangkok United take on PT Prachuap FC on Aug 9, the organisers have announced.
Myanmar strife spurs Ranong Port uptick
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/07/2024
» An increase in activity at Ranong Port because of Myanmar's move towards shipping export goods instead of using land routes due to its civil war will benefit the government's Land Bridge project, said Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Fully committed potheads
Postbag, Published on 14/07/2024
» Re: "Supporters vow hunger strike protest", (BP, July 11).
Precursor seizure earns PM's praise
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» CHON BURI: A huge amount of toluene, a solvent that can also be used as a precursor chemical for narcotic drugs, has been intercepted at Laem Chabang Port in Si Racha district before it could be exported to Myanmar.
New route to help avoid conflict zone
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/07/2024
» A cross-border maritime logistics route between Ranong in Thailand and Koh Song and Yangon in Myanmar was recently launched to avoid transportation difficulties from armed conflicts along land routes.
Zelenskiy blasts Modi meeting with Russia's Putin
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy slammed a visit by India’s prime minister to Russia, calling it a blow to peace efforts that fell on the same day as a deadly Russian missile strike.