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US teen cleared in protester deaths says self-defense 'not illegal'
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - Kyle Rittenhouse, the US teen acquitted after fatally shooting two men during protests and riots against police brutality in Wisconsin last year, has defended his actions, saying self-defense is "not illegal," and hailed the jury for clearing him.
US teen Kyle Rittenhouse cleared over protester deaths
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - Kyle Rittenhouse, the American teenager who shot and killed two men and wounded another during protests against police brutality and riots in Wisconsin last year, was acquitted of all charges on Friday.
Ford, GM Step Into Chip Business
Business, Published on 20/11/2021
» Detroit's two biggest auto makers--Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co.--are looking to get into the semiconductor business, after a year of computer-chip shortages that snarled their global factory output.
Power bills poised to rise 4.6% in early 2022
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/11/2021
» Power bills are set to increase by 4.6% from January to April next year to an average of 3.78 baht per kilowatt hour (unit) as Thailand needs to import costly liquefied natural gas (LNG) for electricity generation, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Thailand to procure 90m doses next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2021
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has revealed that Thailand will have at least 90 million Covid-19 vaccine doses next year.
Facebook video boom lures firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/11/2021
» With 70% of Thais viewing videos on Facebook's Watch feature every month, businesses are being encouraged to tap the market and get creators and publishers involved, according to the platform's rebranded parent company Meta.
PPRP swats away talk of Prayut joining new party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2021
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has yet again dismissed rumours that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha would join a newly formed party in the next election.
'Joe Ferrari' pleads not guilty to murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2021
» A former chief of Nakhon Sawan police station accused of torturing and killing a drug suspect while in custody pleaded not guilty to the murder charge on Friday during an arraignment at the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.
Ending the lung disease pandemic
Oped, Published on 20/11/2021
» Covid-19 has exposed the limited ability of health systems around the world to cope with a pandemic of respiratory infection. With the official death count from Covid-19 now over 5 million, and the unofficial count estimated at up to five times higher, the struggles of health systems everywhere have been evident.
Merger of DTAC, True on the cards
Business, Published on 20/11/2021
» The prospect of a merger between major mobile operators Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation Plc has become more likely as DTAC's parent firm Telenor has confirmed the two parties are in talks while True did not deny it.