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DUP: 20-baht fares 2 years away, minister says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said it would take two years to realise the Pheu Thai-led government's pledge to cap fares across Greater Bangkok's electric train network to a flat rate of 20 baht.
Human-Centric Globalisation: Taking G20 to the Last Mile, Leaving None Behind
Published on 07/09/2023
» ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’.
Tears, stars and 'soft power' at Kyiv mental health summit
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - The star contingent was high as Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska held a "summit of first ladies and gentlemen" Wednesday, focusing on the stigmatised issue of mental health in the war-torn country.
Arrest warrant for missing former Pattaya mayor
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/09/2023
» The whereabouts of former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthiphol Kunplome remained unknown on Wednesday, as he faced an arrest warrant over a controversial condominium development in Pattaya more than decade ago.
Hard-hitting migrant films tighten Venice race
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» VENICE - The blistering tale of an African's journey to Europe and a moving film about refugees at Poland's border, which has angered its government, have tightened the race at the Venice Film Festival.
Nigeria court rejects opposition bid to overturn February election
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» ABUJA - A Nigerian court on Wednesday dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot.
New govt's agenda outlined in draft paper
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2023
» A draft policy statement has been handed out to parliamentarians highlighting the Srettha government's priorities, including the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, addressing debt problems, cutting energy costs and revising the charter.
MFP says PT policy statement lacks core promises to voters
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has vowed to scrutinise the Pheu Thai-led coalition's policy statement, which is due to be declared in parliament next Monday, claiming the party seems to have omitted its key promises, including electing a new charter-drafting assembly.
Pheu Thai payout to give economy 'B2tn boost'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2023
» Pheu Thai's 10,000-baht digital currency handout policy will add at least 2 trillion baht of money to the economy and contribute to GDP growth of at least 5% in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
30,000 to attend gem fair
Published on 07/09/2023
» More than 30,000 buyers, importers, and visitors from around the world are expected to attend the 68th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair that kicked off on Wednesday.