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Covid outbreak at Prachuap prison
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» Public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the Covid-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.
China lifts penalty duties on Australian wine
Published on 28/03/2024
» BEIJING - China has scrapped anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine, signalling an end to a three-year campaign of trade pressure on Canberra and raising hopes for a revival of the billion-dollar industry.
Flu, dengue fever pose risk
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases.
Tough security law dims Hong Kong's lustre
Oped, Published on 28/03/2024
» There was no hint of dissent in Hong Kong's Legislative Council as its 88 members passed Article 23, a piece of draconian domestic Security legislation which "complements" Beijing's own 2020 Security stamp on the Special Administrative Region.
Unity is Europe's greatest asset
Oped, Published on 28/03/2024
» With the June European Parliament elections fast-approaching, the grand coalition of the European People's Party (EPP), the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe faces a watershed moment.
Wage rise for select regions
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2024
» The tripartite wage committee on Tuesday approved another minimum wage increase to 400 baht a day for some areas in 10 provinces, effective on April 13.
China's hydro generators wait for the rains to come
News, Published on 27/03/2024
» China's hydro generation has been essentially flat for the last three years, despite commissioning several large new power plants, as a prolonged drought has sharply reduced river flows in the southwestern part of the country.
US TikTok ban not the right move
Oped, Published on 27/03/2024
» On March 13, the United States House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. It is no secret that the bill takes aim at TikTok. The massively popular video-sharing platform is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance and is thus subject to the laws of the People's Republic of China and potentially to the control of the Communist Party of China (CPC), despite assurances to the contrary from company executives.
MEA Prepares for Summer Surge in Electricity Demand
Published on 26/03/2024
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced that the highest electricity demand in 2024 is anticipated to reach 9,934.25 megawatts, marking an increase of 0.1 percent. In response, the MEA is gearing up to address this rise in power consumption through the deployment of advanced technologies and SCADA systems. Additionally, they are providing advice on how to save money on electricity bills during summer by following the "turn off, adjust, disconnect, replace" principles for safe electricity use.
Shinawatras sick after Chiang Mai visit
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2024
» Several members of the Shinawatra family have fallen sick after a three-day trip to Chiang Mai last week, Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday.