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Ruangkrai petitions EC to investigate Paetongtarn's eligibility
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2024
» Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission to investigate the eligibility of Paetongtarn Shinawatra to hold the post of prime minister, questioning the date of her resignation from positions with 21 companies within the family's business empire.
Thailand Post to take part in virtual banking
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/08/2024
» The board of logistics provider Thailand Post has given the nod to the state agency participating in the planned virtual bank business, according to president Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
Progressive chief shrugs off Thaksin’s ‘landslide’ prediction
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement has shrugged off a boast by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the Pheu Thai Party will win the next election by a landslide.
Baht set to rise against the dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» The baht is expected to strengthen against the greenback this week, potentially reaching 33.50-33.75 baht per dollar, following its rise to the highest level in 13 months. This appreciation is largely driven by the weakening dollar, which has been impacted by the US Federal Reserve's signal of a potential rate cut next month.
German stabbing suspect is Syrian man, 26, who admitted to crime
Published on 25/08/2024
» FRANKFURT - The suspect in custody for a stabbing rampage in the western German city of Solingen that killed three people and injured eight is a 26-year-old Syrian man, authorities said early on Sunday.
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.
Central bank chief sets terms for rate cut
Published on 24/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is open to cutting interest rates if economic and financial conditions warrant such a move, according to governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Machine gun owner wins US court case
Published on 24/08/2024
» A US judge has dismissed charges against a Kansas man for possessing a machine gun, saying prosecutors failed to establish that a federal ban on owning such weapons is constitutional.
‘Time has come’ to cut US interest rates, says Fed chief
Published on 23/08/2024
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - The US Federal Reserve is ready to start cutting interest rates, chairman Jerome Powell said on Friday, affirming expectations that officials will begin lowering borrowing costs next month.