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Myanmar poverty deepening, says World Bank
Published on 12/06/2024
» Poverty in Myanmar is more widespread than at any time in the last six years, while economic growth in the conflict-torn country is likely to remain at 1% with little respite in sight, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Fake taxi motorcyclist suspected of serial rapes
Online Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» A man who masqueraded as a taxi motorcyclist and preyed on drunk women nightly has been arrested on charges of raping a Chinese woman he picked up from a Bangkok nightspot, police say.
Global accolade for ‘living glow stick’ snail
Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» A luminous land snail from Saraburi, known as a “living glow stick” and the first of its kind to be discovered in 80 years, has won global recognition, according to Chulalongkorn University.
Fire in workers’ dorm kills 49 in Kuwait
Published on 12/06/2024
» DUBAI - At least 49 people were killed in Kuwait on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers, with Kuwait’s deputy prime minister accusing property owners of committing violations that contribute to such incidents.
Bangkok’s top 25 restaurants 2024 revealed
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/06/2024
» Top25Restaurants.com, a list that uses artificial intelligence to curate top dining establishments across the globe, announced its 2024 list for Thailand yesterday.
Scam centre mule-accounts man arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» The owner of mule bank accounts used by a call centre gang to defraud a wealthy Thai woman out of 200 million baht has been arrested in Bangkok’s Nong Chok district, police said.
Price controls kept on 51 items
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2024
» The government has retained price controls on 51 products and services for another year in a bid to ease the cost of living.
AIT Awards Honorary Doctorate to ADB President
Published on 12/06/2024
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has awarded Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the economic, social, and technological advancement of Asia and the Pacific.
Robo-surgery coming to more public hospitals
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/06/2024
» Robot-assisted surgery will be introduced to more public hospitals following a successful trial at Rajavithi Hospital, in a bid to improve the quality of medical services across the country, according to the Department of Medical Services.
Minister hopes for Brics invitation in October
Published on 12/06/2024
» Thailand hopes to be invited to become a member of Brics in October, according to Foreign Affairs Minster Maris Sangiampongsa.