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Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
Published on 24/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that it will deliver its ruling on Aug 14 in a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Thais in Taiwan warned to stay alert as typhoon nears
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thais in Taiwan have been advised to strictly follow orders given by authorities as the country goes on the alert, with Typhoon Gaemi expected to make landfall on Wednesday evening.
Government and banks to discuss screening Myanmar deals
Published on 18/07/2024
» The government plans talks with Thai commercial banks about improved screening of transactions allegedly used for weapons purchases by the Myanmar junta, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday.
Energy Absolute CEO accused of fraud
Published on 13/07/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the two top executives of the renewable energy firm Energy Absolute (EA) of procurement fraud that earned the perpetrators 3.5 billion baht.
Thai banks ‘lack capacity’ to screen Myanmar deals
Published on 11/07/2024
» Major Thai banks defended themselves on Thursday against criticism that they facilitated weapons purchases by the Myanmar junta, saying they lacked the capacity to investigate all transactions that might be used for such purchases.
Philippines probes mayor's citizenship, alleged ties to Chinese crime
Published on 10/07/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine senate threatened on Wednesday to arrest a small town mayor for contempt during a hearing investigating her alleged ties with Chinese criminal syndicates, a case that has captivated the nation amid tension between Manila and Bejing.
Zelenskiy blasts Modi meeting with Russia's Putin
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy slammed a visit by India’s prime minister to Russia, calling it a blow to peace efforts that fell on the same day as a deadly Russian missile strike.
Sino-French satellite launched into orbit
Published on 22/06/2024
» SHANGHAI - A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosions of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday, the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Published on 21/06/2024
» The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
Published on 21/06/2024
» A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than 1,500 baht has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.