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Myanmar envoy urges 'strongest' UN action as junta clamps down
AFP, Published on 27/02/2021
» YANGON: Myanmar's permanent representative to the United Nations on Friday urged for the "strongest possible action" to end the military's rule, an appeal that comes as riot police violently dispersed protesters in three major cities.
Workforce needs to upgrade digital skills
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/02/2021
» The Thai workforce needs to speed up development of its digital skills, as digital technology is likely to replace human workers faster than previously forecast due to the pandemic, warns the chief of the state planning unit.
Cross-border trade to grow up to 6%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/02/2021
» Thailand's cross-border trade is expected to recover to growth of 3-6% this year, helped by Covid-19 vaccine distribution and the global economic recovery.
Boost for new manager Tuchel, but tough tests to come for Blues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/02/2021
» Despite being unbeaten in seven domestic games, new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel knew he had not been really tested until he took on some tough opponents.
PDRC jailings reveal Ratsadorn's fate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2021
» On the one hand, the Criminal Court's verdict on Wednesday, which threw core figures of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) in jail for their role in the 2013-2014 protests, means a cabinet reshuffle is on the way. Particularly for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling is a political windfall for the faction led by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon who can now tighten his grip on the ruling party.
Double standards
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/02/2021
» Re: "3 ministers get instant chop", (BP, Feb 25). Congratulations to the Criminal Court for its courage in daring to jail three cabinet ministers from major government parties, helping to extend the rule of law to the high and the mighty.
Analysts raise Clubhouse concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2021
» The rise of audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has sparked concerns about privacy violations, data leaks, unauthorised imitation apps, sales of invitations for app access as well as audio deep fakes, say cybersecurity experts.
Govt presses ahead with speed limit hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2021
» The Ministry of Transport is preparing to raise the maximum speed allowed for passenger cars on highways from 90kph to 120kph.
Cayman Islands, Morocco Placed on Terror-Financing Watch List
Business, Published on 27/02/2021
» Four jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands and Morocco, will undergo increased monitoring as they face pressure from a global watchdog to address deficiencies in their anti-money-laundering efforts.
Shots pass testing, rollout on the way
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/02/2021
» The first batch of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines that arrived Thailand on Wednesday has passed the Department of Medical Sciences' quality tests and are ready for delivery to state hospitals, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.