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SEC's digital asset ban ignites ire
Business, Published on 24/03/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imposing a ban on the use of digital assets for goods and services, effective from April 1, citing concerns over the country's financial stability, risks of cybertheft and losses from currency volatility.
Asean must save its biodiversity
Oped, Published on 08/03/2022
» Approximately 20% of the planet's vertebrate and plant species are found only in the Asean region and nowhere else in the world. Home to four biodiversity hotspots and three of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world, Asean has extraordinarily high levels of richness of species and endemism.
In Texas, probes target parents of transgender minors
AFP, Published on 02/03/2022
» WASHINGTON - Parents of transgender American minors are under investigation in Texas as part of a controversial new order by conservative Governor Greg Abbott, who has deemed the transitioning procedures "child abuse," according to a complaint filed Tuesday.
New York's 'Zen mayor' blisses out
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/02/2022
» He shares a meditation mentor with Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga, adores books with titles like Becoming Supernatural and You are the Placebo and has tried to battle the toxic aspects of social media by leading a Twitter campaign to fight "negativity in this space".
BREAKING NEWS: Russia invades Ukraine
Published on 24/02/2022
» The latest updates from multiple news agencies on the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
Thaioil honoured for Workation Thailand’ project
Published on 21/02/2022
» Thai Oil PCL, led by Mr. Wirat Uanarumit, Chief Executive Officer & President, was presented a plaque and a certificate of honour from Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister. Thai Oil was ranked first among 11 agencies and organisations that gained top ‘Survival Points’ for entrepreneurial endeavours. The award cites outstanding contribution to Thai tourism in alignment with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s “Workation Thailand” project under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The presentation was made Santi Maitri Building, Government House.
Family files B72m suit against police over pedestrian's death
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2022
» The parents of the doctor killed by a police motorcyclist on a zebra crossing in Bangkok have filed a 72-million-baht lawsuit against the Royal Thai Police Office (RTPO) and the junior officer who hit her last month.
Melinda French Gates No Longer Pledges Bulk of Her Wealth to Gates Foundation
Business, Published on 04/02/2022
» Melinda French Gates is no longer pledging to give the bulk of her wealth to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and instead plans to spread it among philanthropic endeavors, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ministry nixes land and building tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2022
» The Finance Ministry will not consider this year extending the period of the land and building tax reduction because of the fiscal burden, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
US lays out case against 'unlawful' China maritime claims
AFP, Published on 13/01/2022
» The United States on Wednesday laid out its most detailed case yet against Beijing's "unlawful" claims in the South China Sea, rejecting both the geographic and historic bases for its vast, divisive map.