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Capital a hit for advance voting: EC
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2023
» Bangkok has the highest number of people registered for advance voting in the May 14 general election, with more than 800,000 of the 2.35 million voters nationwide intending to cast their ballots a week early.
Government must ‘walk the talk’ on ending malfeasance – JFCCT chairwoman
Published on 27/04/2023
» Thailand has a long and difficult journey ahead to fight corruption. This will require the participation of all parties, the government, academia, the public and the private sectors, said Ms Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg, chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand.
China's Xi holds call with Ukraine's Zelensky
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky by phone on Wednesday, the first known call between the two leaders since the start of Russia's invasion.
Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» KAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday called on Ugandan MPs to "reconsider" draconian anti-gay legislation passed by parliament last month and widely condemned in the West.
Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» MIAMI - Disney on Wednesday sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging his administration's takeover of its theme park district in the state is part of "a targeted campaign of government retaliation" for exercising its constitutionally protected right to free speech.
Haiti gang violence expanding at 'alarming rate,' UN warns
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Gang violence in Haiti is spreading at "an alarming rate," the UN warned Wednesday, repeating its unanswered call for an international force to help restore order in the crisis-torn country.
Biden shrugs off age concerns, saying 'I feel good'
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» WASHINGTON - Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the elephant in the room of his 2024 re-election bid: the fact that he is already the oldest ever president and would be 86 when he stepped down if he wins.
Man City outclass Arsenal to take control of Premier League title race
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday.
China compromises to push submarine engine sale to Thailand
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/04/2023
» Chinese authorities will accept three conditions regarding warranty, compensation and safety, if the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) chooses a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for a S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled in China, Navy commander Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet says.
Govt ramps up vaccine distribution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2023
» The Public Health Ministry is speeding up the distribution of basic vaccines, which include polio and measles, to children across Thailand after a recent study found the immunisation rate among Thai children has dropped to about 80%.