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PM shoots down quit rumours
News, Published on 15/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied a rumour that he would resign or dissolve the House of Representatives before the Constitutional Court hands down a ruling in a case that could lead to him being removed from office for appointing controversial politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office minister.
Bdap's arrest a litmus test
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/06/2024
» As Thailand vies for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027 term -- something the previous Prayut government failed to do -- the arrest of Y Quynh Bdap, a Vietnamese political activist with UN refugee status, will serve as a litmus test for Thailand's human rights standards.
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India, 2,000 tourists stranded
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2024
» GUWAHATI - At least six people have been killed this week and around 2,000 tourists stranded in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim in landslides and floods after incessant rainfall, officials said on Friday.
G7 leaders to provide $50bn in loans for Ukraine
Kyodo News, Published on 14/06/2024
» FASANO - Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed Thursday to provide at least US$50 billion in loans for Ukraine, using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour more than two years ago, senior US and Japanese officials said.
Airlines urge excise tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/06/2024
» Budget airlines are calling on the Finance Ministry to help reduce the excise tax on jet fuel to lower costs for airlines, which claim to be in a fragile state.
Hun Sen is Cambodia's de facto FM
Oped, Published on 14/06/2024
» Who exactly is in charge of foreign affairs in Cambodia? Judging by the last few months, Hun Sen, the former prime minister turned Senate president, appears to be pulling the strings. At least he's now the main mouthpiece.
Philippines cracks down on illegal gambling firms
Published on 13/06/2024
» MANILA - Philippine authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal offshore gambling operators, several run by Chinese firms, as calls to ban their activities mount due to their alleged links to criminal syndicates.
Fire in workers’ dorm kills 49 in Kuwait
Published on 12/06/2024
» DUBAI - At least 49 people were killed in Kuwait on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers, with Kuwait’s deputy prime minister accusing property owners of committing violations that contribute to such incidents.
Scam centre mule-accounts man arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» The owner of mule bank accounts used by a call centre gang to defraud a wealthy Thai woman out of 200 million baht has been arrested in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district, police said.
Man charged with paying children to drink at ordination
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 12/06/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A man who admitted paying a 13-year-old girl to guzzle alcohol at an ordination ceremony, leading to her collapsing into a coma, has surrendered to police to face charges.