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Budget bill reportedly cut by B8bn ahead of House readings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2024
» The House of Representatives will hold its second and third readings of the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year next week amid reports that the spending plan has been trimmed by almost 8 billion baht, according to a source.
Philippines seeks offers in procurement of 40 multi-role fighter jets
Reuters, Published on 29/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines has started soliciting offers as it plans to procure 40 new multi-role fighter aircraft to boost its territorial defence, the defence minister said on Thursday.
Libya's unending crisis shows need to be prepared
Oped, Published on 29/08/2024
» Who remembers Libya? Who recalls how the US became embroiled in this civil war only then to quickly lose interest? But sadly Americans vividly remember Benghazi and the horrible loss of a US consulate, the death of a respected US diplomat, killing of three security personnel and the throwing of the American flag into the pyres of a failed policy.
Sutin presses ahead with annual reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang yesterday pressed ahead with the annual military reshuffle, although it remains unclear if he will retain his post in the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Air force chooses Gripen jets from Sweden
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force said on Tuesday that it has chosen to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s.
Russia hits Ukraine with over 100 missiles
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2024
» KYIV - Ukraine said Russia fired more than 100 missiles and nearly as many drones at cities across the country on Monday in a massive attack against power infrastructure that caused blackouts and left at least three people dead.
Japan accuses China military of airspace violation for 1st time
Kyodo News, Published on 27/08/2024
» KYODO - Japan's Defence Ministry on Monday confirmed for the first time that a plane belonging to the Chinese military violated Japanese airspace, in the latest development that could fuel tensions between the two countries following repeated maritime provocations by China.
Israel says it’s bombing Lebanon to thwart Hezbollah attack
Published on 25/08/2024
» Israel declared a 48-hour state of emergency after carrying out a pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon as the Iran-backed militant group began what it said was its initial response to last month’s killing of its military chief by Israel.
Shinawatras must shed old patterns
Editorial, Published on 25/08/2024
» Inarguably, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first public address since his return from self-imposed exile has become the talk of the town, albeit not in the most flattering way.
1.2 million fake goods destroyed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thai authorities on Friday destroyed 1.2 million items of fake goods, demonstrating the government’s determination to crack down on intellectual property (IP) infringement, said Phumtham Wechayachai, the acting commerce minister.