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Thais bombarded with most fraudulent messages
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/03/2024
» Thais received the highest number of fraudulent messages in Asia in 2023, with over 58 million messages received, according to the caller identification application, Whoscall.
EC downplays Thaksin's party visit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday downplayed a suggestion that paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's high-profile visit to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's headquarters on Tuesday was evidence of his alleged influence over the party.
Wage increase backlash
News, Published on 28/03/2024
» Two labour rights groups on Wednesday criticised the tripartite wage committee's approval of a daily minimum wage of 400 baht for some areas in 10 provinces, saying it marked the worst change to the country's wage system.
Govt mulls options for 10k handout
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is considering funding options for its digital wallet handout scheme as details of the funding source are expected to be finalised next month.
Journalists group denies taking bribe
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) yesterday denied allegations that its vice president, with the initial W, received a bribe linked to an illegal online gambling network.
Police form new 'special' monkey unit
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/03/2024
» Lop Buri: A special police unit has been formed to capture aggressive macaque monkeys that cause trouble for residents in this Central Plains province.
Tough security law dims Hong Kong's lustre
Oped, Published on 28/03/2024
» There was no hint of dissent in Hong Kong's Legislative Council as its 88 members passed Article 23, a piece of draconian domestic Security legislation which "complements" Beijing's own 2020 Security stamp on the Special Administrative Region.
It'll take more than patriotism to save the ringgit
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 28/03/2024
» Malaysia wants to be great again, at least in foreign exchange. The nation's currency recently approached a level seen as near-catastrophic during the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. Authorities insist the ringgit is way too cheap and blame forces outside the country, chiefly high interest rates in the US. The remedies are modest, compared with the shock therapy meted out a couple of decades ago.
End of exile for ex-red shirt leader
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/03/2024
» Former PM's Office minister and ex-red-shirt leader Jakrapob Penkair will return to Thailand today after 15 years of self-imposed exile.
Srettha vows to resolve gambling case
News, Published on 28/03/2024
» Justice will be done to resolve the conflict between two high-ranking police officers over alleged bribes tied to an illegal online gambling network, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.