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Ministry insists on price stability ahead of festival
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2023
» With the vegetarian festival approaching, the Commerce Ministry insists the prices of fruits and vegetables remain stable thanks to relatively high supply.
PM mourns Thai dead
News, Published on 13/10/2023
» The number of Thais killed in the Israel–Hamas war is among the highest in terms of nationality, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday after returning from his overseas trip.
Talks to end Hollywood actors' strike collapse
AFP, Published on 13/10/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike have collapsed, in a blow to hopes for a swift end to a crisis that has crippled the entertainment industry.
Tolerating populism for democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/10/2023
» The so-called “super deal” in August that resulted in the return of Thaksin Shinawatra and the formation of the Pheu Thai Party-led coalition government under Srettha Thavisin evidently has its limitations. It appears to be rejected by sections of the conservative old guard who still wants to resort to extra-parliamentary ways and means to undermine Thailand’s delicate parliamentary democracy. Reminiscent of past protests against Mr Thaksin’s brand of populism, a new round of extra-parliamentary political movement has begun in earnest with the petition launched by 99 prominent economists, including former central bank governors, against the Srettha government’s 10,000-baht digital wallet policy.
Stiff term set for govt car 'abuse'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2023
» A 50-year jail term has been handed to a Yasothon Provincial Administration Office (PAO) official who used a government vehicle for personal use, Adul Wandee, director of the Yasothorn Provincial Anti-Corruption Commission, said yesterday.
Ministry seeks venues to open until 4am
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Interior Ministry is working with related parties to find suitable locations as pilot areas for the government's plan to allow night entertainment venues to stay open until 4am.
Srettha visits to boost ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin called on the Singapore government to further enhance economic cooperation between Thailand and the city-state as he landed in the Lion City to meet his Singaporean counterpart, Lee Hsien Loong, and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Thursday.
New airport expressway on horizon
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) recently held its first public hearing on the Srinakarin-Suvarnabhumi airport elevated expressway construction project, which is expected to be finished in 2030.
How AI will remake the rules
News, Tyler Cowen, Published on 13/10/2023
» When it comes to international trade and investment, AI will create some obvious winners and losers. It's the second-order effects that may prove more interesting.
Ruling a win for motorists
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Central Administrative Court last week dropped a bombshell that appears to have shaken the Royal Thai Police (RTP).