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Red Cross calls for Gaza ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 29/05/2024
» MANILA - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people face worsening hunger.
DDC steps up bird flu checks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is stepping up surveillance for avian influenza after US health authorities reported a second case of bird flu in humans last week.
Court accepts petition against PM
Published on 23/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition seeking the ouster of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint a minister with a prison record. However, the court has voted 5-4 not to suspend him from duty pending its ruling.
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to end threat of war
Published on 20/05/2024
» New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its campaign of pressure of the democratic island, comments aimed at calming a dispute at the heart of a geopolitical rivalry involving the world’s two biggest powers.
Dry betel nut traders face new barriers
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/05/2024
» Thai betel nut exporters are struggling with tariff barriers from India as well as the impact of the armed conflict between the Myanmar military and rebel forces.
Navy submarine deal back on track
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is pressing ahead with its plan to procure a 13.5-billion-baht submarine from China after the two sides reached an agreement on the matter earlier this week, according to a navy source.
Hospital chief admits slapping and stripping teen
Published on 16/05/2024
» A lawyer has asked police to press charges against Maj Gen Dr Rienthong Nanna, the director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, who has admitted to slapping the face of a 14-year-old boy and ordering him to walk naked out of the hospital as punishment for smoking in a restroom.
Hospital chief admits slapping and stripping smoking teen
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2024
» A lawyer has asked police to press charges against Maj Gen Dr Rienthong Nanna, the outspoken director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, who has admitted to slapping the face of a 14-year-old boy and ordering him to walk naked out of the hospital as punishment for smoking in a restroom.
Thailand, Bhutan prepare for trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan are preparing to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting this month, which could help boost bilateral trade to US$120 million.
Ministry to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government will put cannabis back on the narcotics list by the end of this year, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.